Brutal McComas murder linked to Charley Taylor
Five bullet holes mark the slaying of John Smith near McComas, with his body found frozen in a woods hollow two weeks after the shooting. Charley Taylor, charged with murder, is held after a coroner’s inquest tied to a 45 caliber steel jacketed gun and alleged ties to Mrs. Taylor. Prosecution and defense teams debated the case as Taylor awaits grand jury action.
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McComas
Charley Taylor
John Smith
Es Smith
Smith
Taylor
Princeton
Tabor
Charles Taylor
Crane Creek
J. A. Ferrington
Ferrington
J. F. Church
Church
Winding Gulf
Charley Green
Gam Tabor
Mitch
Farrington
Green
American Coal Company
North Carolina
Taylors
H. B. Lee
H. G. Woods
J. R. Pendleton
W. H. Malcolm
Wilson approves draft reply on Adriatic questions
President Wilson gave final approval to the draft of his reply to the entente premiers on the Adriatic issue. The communication was likely coded for transmission or sent to Ambassador Davis in London for presentation, with the full series of notes expected to be published after delivery.
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Adriatic
Washington
Wilson
Davis
London
Prodigal Waste of Natural Gas Prompts Committee Split
Washington February 23 The special conservation committee formed by Secretary Lane splits into three subcommittees to study production transmission and utilization. It aims to curb waste and propose economy measures and possibly rate adjustments. March 27 sets next hearing with subcommittee reports. Chairs: J B Corrin L I B Denning and J C McDowell.
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Washington
Lane
van H. Manning
Bureau of Mines
Chirmen
J. B. Corrin
Reserve Gas Company
Pittsburg
Denning
Ohio Fuel Company
J. C. McDowell
Wichita ‘Natural Gas Company
Duc de Crussol Arrives in New York to Mourn Gaby Deslys
The duc de Crussol arrived aboard the La Savoie in New York as a voluntary exile to mourn the French actress Gaby Deslys in the land she loved. He said his mother had reconciled to his contemplated marriage to Deslys and later received a wireless message of sympathy after sailing.
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Gaby Deslys
New York
Duc de Crussol
la Savoie
Gaby
Duc de Crussel
Wreck claims Engineer Knox and Fireman Cook near Bailey
Engineer George W. Knox and Fireman Luther Cook died in a rail wreck on the Clinch Valley division near Bailey eight miles west of town. The eastbound freight train derailed after a rock fall, killing animals in the livestock car and injuring workers. Knox would have transferred duties due to influenza. Knox, 43, of 715 Carolina Avenue, leaves a widow and four children. Cook, 22, survived by his wife, child, and five brothers and a sister.
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George W. Knox
Luther Cook
Clinch Valley Division
Bailey
Tailey
Knox
Cook
Bluefield
Cincinnati
Enfield
Martin
Norton
Frazier Gillespie
Cleveland
Clinch Valley
Pocahontas
Norfolk and Western
W. R. Knox
Montgomery
New River
Grace Methodist Church
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Carolina Avenue
W. R. Gerald
East Radford
Thomas Pierce
Oakvale
J. A. Cook
Kingsport
Tenn
Castlewood
Virginia Whitehead
Roanoke
Bland Street
Lillian D. Moore
Troy
Lee
Sam Cook
Lawrence Cook
Charles Cook
Robert Cook
Railroad labor riots over wage plan in Washington talks
In Washington on February 23 union officials and general committeemen voiced strong dissatisfaction with wage settlement terms. Senate passage of the railroad bill sparked bitter strike talk and fear of a walkout, though leaders doubted immediate action. They urged a veto of the Cummins Esch measure and warned of lost public support if protests grew.
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Washington
Senate
Hines
Labor
Congress
White House
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Remains Of Fireman Cook To Castlewood Depart Train
The bodies of Fireman Cook and another person were sent to Castlewood Virginia on yesterday afternoon’s train. A number of friends and relatives accompanied both parties. No service was held locally.
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Cook
Castlewood
Motorman Refuses to Run Over Terrier on Subway
In New York on February 23 a terrier ran along the Seventh Avenue express as it slowed for matinee time. A brown and white pup dodged between the rails while a concerned committee asked the motorman for an explanation. The motorman refused to run over the dog, saying he would not endanger the animal or his passengers. The terrier continued toward Times Square at a slowed pace, with the motorman hoping the dog would exit at daylight near 225th Street.
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New York
Seventh Avenue
Flo
Times Square
225Th Street
Senate Approves Railroad Reorganization Bill Amid Debate
Washington February 23 The Senate by nearly a three to one margin passed the modified railroad reorganization bill sending it to President Wilson. Thirty-two Republicans and fifteen Democrats voted for adoption while seventeen opposed. Debates centered on labor and rate provisions as supporters argued the measure limits government ownership and protects public interests.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
Capitol
Cummins
Interstate Commerce Committee
Cummings
Pitlman
Nevada
Pittman
United States
Reno
Nev
Salt Lake City
Spokane
Albuquerque
N. M
Pacific Ocean
Poindexter
Coast Lines
Orders Issuing Formal Transfer of Authority to Rail Lines
Washington February 23 Director General Hines issued orders to transfer authority from railroad administration officials to the corporations resuming control of lines March 1. He directed regional directors to identify corporate officers to whom department heads will report and to issue instructions to employees.
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General Hines
Railroad Administration
Teleto
Hines
Wickersham Admits Will Clauses Conflicted With Law
In New York test over Rosa F. Spang estate, George W. Wickersham concedes when drafting the will he knew provisions clashed with New York and Pennsylvania laws and that under certain circumstances one third of the 2 000 000 charitable fund could revert to his estate.
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Wickersham
New York
George W. Wickersham
United States
Rosa F.spang
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Edgar T. Brackett
Mabel Spang Ancker
Copenhagen
Denmark
Charles Spang
Mr. Wickersham
Democratic split looms over Wilson treaty ratification
Reports say influential Democratic senators push for a caucus to discuss changing party policy as Republicans seek to peel away support for ratification with reservations. Observers note a potential shift if a vote were held, with 22 Democrats rumored to favor leaving the president, though official claims say this is exaggerated. Outcomes hinge on further Senate action and pending reservations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Senate
Underwood
Alabama
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Tomorow
Smith Knocks Out Connors In Akron Bout
Sergeant Ray Smith of Newark New Jersey defeated Jack Connors of New York in the second round of a scheduled twelve round heavyweight boxing match in Akron on February 23.
Man Arrested in Wheeling for Whiskey Possession
Joe Sapet, home in Blaine, Ohio, was arrested by West Virginia prohibition officials in Wheeling after crossing the Ohio River with three gallons of whiskey. Federal and Ohio agents later raided his Blaine home, finding a functioning still and large amounts of mash, and Sapet was held for the northern West Virginia grand jury.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Ohio River
Blaine
Ohio
Joe Sapet
West Virginia
Prohibition
Sapet
Grand
Last Parade of Vamps in New York Honors Old Engine
Forty survivors of the Vamps volunteer firemen, aged about seventy eight, held a final parade in Union Square to lay a wreath on Washington's Monument. They manned and dragged their antiquated fire engine from 1842 as part of the farewell ceremony.
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New York
Washington
Union Square
Danes Plan Takeover of Northern Schleswig
Danes begin administration of northern Schleswig as officials including postal workers and station masters cross the frontier. The region recently voted to join Denmark.
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Schleswig
Kolding
Denmark
Scheleswig
Kingdom of
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