Murder verdict for Myrtle Chapman shocks Bluefield court
In Bluefield on January 14, Myrtle Chapman was found guilty of second degree murder for Hoge Woodyard’s death. The jury set a penalty of not less than five nor more than eighteen years in prison. Arguments over jury instructions followed the verdict as the crowded courtroom listened.
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Peni
Charley Watkins
Criminal Court
Myrtle Chapman
Hoge Woodyard
Blue Hield
Tate and
Defense
Maynard
Gadd
Woods
W. C. Fletcher
John R. Pendleton
Lee
Senate committee hears Houston on foreign loans and cancelations
Secretary Houston tells the Senate Judiciary Committee that one allied government proposed canceling US war loans. Discussion centers on whether to prohibit further foreign loans amid a dispute over balances totaling about 75 million dollars. Houston says he will not seek more loans unless requested and cautions it would be unfortunate to abandon solemn commitments.
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Washington
Houston
United States
Russia
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee
Reed
Missouri
Great Demand for Proposed Charter in Bluefield
The people of Bluefield show strong support for the new charter with only two of about 600 refusing to sign the circulating petition. A large number of petitions are being signed and circulated by a single citizen.
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Bluefield
Period Intensive Rest for Wilson
President Wilson plans a period of intensive rest and seclusion after March 4. He will retreat to his new home in Washington and deny access to most visitors, reserving contact for immediate family and a few close friends as he adjusts to private life after a decade of public service.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Howat and Union Officials Arrested in Kansas Mine Strike
Pittsburg Feb 7 District Judge Curran issued attachments for the arrest of Alexander Howat president of the Kansas miners and all members of the district executive board. Howat admitted he called the strike while Dorby and Titus faced the court. The case centers on a two mile Pittsburg area strike tied to a clash between Howat forces and the Kansas Industrial Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
A. J. Curran
Alexander Howet
Kansas
Richard J. Hopkins
Howat
District Court
Kansas Miners
Curran
Howatt
Dorby
Willard Titus
Thomas Harvey
District Miners’ Union
Harvey
Dorothy
iMtus
Amos Standering
Rich Hill
John Bilings
Osage County
Kas
Thomas Cunnningham
Hawat
Kansas Industrial Court
Plan Offered by Packers for Dale Stock Yards Sale
Swift and Armour & Company filed a DC supreme court plan to sell stock yard interests under trustees, with agents to sell to live stock producers and stockholders. Prices per share set for St Paul Union, Omaha, St Louis, Sioux City, Bourbon yards. Court to fix sale deadline, objections possible, trustees three, voting powers reserved. Armour seeks time to dispose of Kansas City stock and Jersey City holdings. plan aims to file disposition by February 24 if negotiations conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Swift & Company
Armour & Company
District of Columbia Supreme Court
F. H. Prince & Company
Boston
Department of Justice
St. Paul Union Stockyards Company
Union Stock Yards Company of Omaha, Limited
St. Louis National Stock Yards Company
Sioux City Stock Yards Company
Bourbon Stock Yards Company
Charles W. Armour
Kansas City
Jersey City
Chicago
Chicago Stock Yards Company
F. H. Prince
Senate overrides Wilson veto on army enlistment halt
Washington February 7 Congress overrode President Wilson in a joint resolution halting army enlistments until the force drops to 175000. The senate approved 67 to 1 while the house backed the measure decisively. Secretary Baker ordered complete cessation of recruiting in line with the act.
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Washington
House
Wilson
Senate
Kirby
Arkansas
Wadsworth
New York
Baker
Congress
HOUSE-BOATING FORTUNES PLAY AGAINST HARDING
Dayto Fla Feb 7 The fortunes of house boating played against President elect Harding again today and he spent the night ashore here. His Victoria lay behind schedule in Mosquito Lagoon near New Smyrna with its nose on a sand bar. He went to Daytona by launch and motor and said he would not abandon the ship to finish by rail or road, though delay may push his arrival at St Augustine to Wednesday night or Thursday.
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Dayto Fla
Harding
Victoria
Mosquito Lagoon
New Smyrna
Indian River
Daytona
St. Augustine
Wilson Returns to The Theatre in Washington
President Wilson attends the theatre in Washington with Mrs. Wilson and her brother John Randolph Bolling marking his first public appearance in eighteen months after illness. The event follows his prior absence and notes no ill effects from the visit.
Million Dollar Soldier Hospital Bill Takes Center Stage
Washington Feb 7 two big relief measures passed the House under suspension including an $13 million soldier hospital bill and an $100 million road fund. A defeat of the Winslow bill to permit partial rail payments under the Transportation Act was a setback but expected to be reconsidered tomorrow. The hospital legislation funds five regional hospitals at 2.5 million each plus 0.5 million for Fort Walla Walla and Fort McKenzie conversions.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
House
Senate
Forts Walla Walla
Wash
McKenzie
Wyo
Public Health Service
Boston
New York
Perryville
Norfolk
Whipple Barracks
Arizona
Chicago
Lake City
Fla
Atlanta
Louisville
Fort Bayard
New Mexico
Fransville
Ind
Pittsburgh
Forte McKenzie
Wyoming
Walla Walla
Makigs
Blown to pieces by dynamite in Grandville street blast
Joseph Unwell aged fifty two was blown to pieces on a street in Grandville near here when a pocket dynamite stick exploded. Boy named Mike Doaley standing nearby was injured in the blast reported today.
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California
Joseph Unwell
Grandville
Here
Mike Doaley
Navy plans aviation tests using Ostfriesland to probe disarmament
Washington reports Secretary Daniels invites the War Department to test aircraft against major battleships within ninety days. The German battleship Ostfriesland may be used as the first test ship. Navy leaders testify on future air power and push for disarmament while urging restraint on spending.
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Washington
War Department
Daniels
Baker
Ostfriesland
R. K E. Coontz
Naval Operatois
House Naval Committee
Navy Department
Mitchell
Army Air Service
Representative Mondell
Wyoming
Fleot
Admiral Coontz
America
United States
Mr. Mondell
Germany
Towner
Iowa
Mondell
Coontz
Swamped With Cars in Southern West Virginia
Swamped with cars, the coal fields of southern West Virginia were reported today at the Kanawha Coal Shippers Association office. The note cites a flood of coal transports clogging shipping capacity and rail lines.
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Cahreston
W. Va
West Virginia
Kanawha Coal Shippers Association
Important Concession Made to Germany in Rhine Occupation
Rome reports Foreign Minister Count Sforza announced in the chamber that at the Paris supreme council a decision reduces allied Rhine occupation costs to 240 million gold marks, including inter allied commissions. London notes the cut to about 12 million pounds sterling, about one sixth of prior costs, easing Germany’s budget for a 15 year occupation.
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Rome
Count Sforza
Chamber of Deputies
Supreme Council
Paris
Germany
Rhine
Italy
London
Count Bsforza
Rhineland
City Charter Appears in Telegraph Public Columns
The Daily Telegraph will publish the full text of the new city charter in coming days. The document is lengthy and will need substantial space. Exact appearance date to be announced and extra copies may be ordered.
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Daily Telegraph
Eight Killed by Nitro Glycerine Explosion at School
At Cross Roads School near Lawrenceville Alabama eight persons died and another was fatally injured when a nitroglycerine can exploded during noon recess. A boy, unaware of its contents, tossed it to a peer prompting a blast that ripped a wall and threw Emmet Hunyan the teacher and eight boys about fifty feet. Several girls nearby were stunned but not seriously hurt.
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Lawrenceville
Cross Roads School
Here
Emmet Hunyan
Matewan Case Moves Toward Evidence as Jury Panel Forms
In Williamson West Virginia February 7 optimism rose that evidence in the Matewan battle trial could begin tomorrow afternoon after a tentative twenty member panel was accepted. Twelve will form a jury for twenty one mountaineers linked to Albert C Felts death with several challenges and replacements noted. The defense and state readiness plus questions about juror bias dominated discussions as the panel was reshaped for final selection.
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Matewan
United Mine Workers
Coal Company
Noah Adair
Adair
Baldwin-Felts Det Tives
Seco
James Clark
Jack Hampton
Bluefield to Host Virginia Fairs Meet Our Largest Turnout
The fourth annual Virginia Association of Fairs convened in Bluefield with record attendance. C. R. Ralston praised Bluefield grounds as naturally suited to become the country’s most picturesque fair setting. The meeting reviewed 34 Virginia fairs, with 24 affiliated. total grounds worth 1,000,025 dollars, prizes 110,000 dollars, and race purses 45,000 dollars.
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Virginia Association of Fairs
Virginia Association
Bluefield
C. T. Ralston
Staunton
Ralston
General Assembly
Watkins
Ralson
Virginia
Labor Board Hearing Enlivens Rail Workers Plea for National Terms
Chicago February hearing of the United States railroad labor board heard employes seek continuation of national agreements. Independent unions charged exclusion from formulating terms while witnesses clashed over jurisdiction and conspiracy claims. Judge Barton blocked attempts to widen disputes and adjournment set for further testimony.
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Chicago
United States
Railroad Labor Board
R M. Barton
P. M. Richardson
American Federation of Railroad Workers
Pennsylvania
John G. R. Austin
Order of
Richardson
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Commine
Urvon Ii
Alexander Howat
Industrial Court
Dale
Yaris
District Supreme Court
Million Dollar Ooldier Huspital
Bill Tary House
Nys
Sam
Mandell
Navy
The
Sun
TV Telegraph
C. R. Ralston
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