Balloonists in Canada Endure Harsh Trek to Safety
Three American naval balloonists led by Lieutenant Louis Kloor reached Mattice Ontario after a sixteen day trek from Moose Factory. Farrell and Hinton fought over a letter to Hinton's wife. Farrell struck Hinton in a cabin altercation witnessed by reporters. The trio traveled by sledge and dogs, endured a snowstorm, and were hosted by Hudson Bay Company staff before continuing to Toronto and New York.
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Mattice
Ont
Farrell
Hinton
Hudson Bay Company
Moose Factory
H. P. Williamson
New York
Secretary of the Navy
Cochrane
Frank Bent
New York City
Bent
Kloor
W. B. Way
Canadian National Railway
Toronto
Mayor Church
Rotary Club of
Kiloor
Missinabi
Moose
Washington
Ontario
Hudson Bay
Louis Kloor
Time ripe for a move to limit naval armament
Secretary Daniels and acting Secretary Davis told the House naval affairs committee that an international disarmament conference could be called within two months after Harding's inauguration. They urged continuing the 1916 navy program until an agreement is reached, warning a Borah plan would leave the U S second in strength.
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Washington
Daniels
Navy
Davis
State Department
House Naval Affairs Committee
Harding
Wilson
United States
League of Nations
Butler
Great Britain
Naval Secretary
Alaska
Hawaii
Guam
Philippines
South America
Japan
Britten
Republican
Illinois
Naval
Mrs MacSwiney Arrives in London Quietly
Mrs Terence MacSwiney widow of Cork’s late lord mayor disembarked this morning from the Panhandle State at London from New York. Few friends greeted her, no demonstration occurred as she planned to stay in England a few days before traveling to Ireland.
American Engineer Shot by Japanese in Vladivostok
Vladivostok dispatches report the chief engineer of the American cruiser Albany shot by a Japanese soldier as he returned to his vessel at four this morning and died shortly after.
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Tokio
Vladivostok
Albany
Myrtle Chapman Admits Serious Incident In Bluefield Case
Myrtle Chapman confessed to authorities after a fatal incident at Hoge Wood yard in Bluefield near midnight Monday. She described a troubled six year relationship with Woodyard, including coercion and theft to support him, and testified before the coroner's jury and in court. She claimed he seduced her at fifteen and threatened to reveal her past if she refused to return to Bluefield. The funeral for Woodyard was set for morning services at Hawkins Parlors and burial in Walnut Grove cemetery.
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Myrtle Chapman
Hoge B. Woodyard
Rogers and
Thomas Streets
Dillon
H. L. Lee
Sidney Patton
Mabel Cook
Lonnie Jones
Cecil Carter
Hoge Woodyard
Woodyard
Princeton Road
Huff Davis
Davis
Marie Bird
Princeton
Walkers’ Jewelry
Oliver's Drug Store
Dr. Vass
Chapman
Lynchburg
Mercer County
France
Indiana
Bluefield
Rinceton
Hawkins Undertaking
Bland Street
Walnut Grove Cemetery
Norfolk and Western to Build 1000 120 Ton Coal Cars
Roanoke Va Jan 11 The Norfolk and Western railway company will build 1000 120 ton coal cars costing over 5 million dollars The 120 ton car is described as the largest of its kind in the world A model was tested in the local shops and approved No contracts have been let yet and the company may assemble them in its own shops as material prices fall or stabilize
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Roanoke
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Senators to Read Stances on Fordney Tariff Amendments
Senate Finance Committee closed hearings on the Fordney emergency tariff bill amid a rush of proposed amendments. Republican members McCumber and La Follette announced they would deliver statements on wheat duty and cheese protection. Democrats Thomas and Harrison planned to attach soldier bonus and immigration bills as amendments, signaling tactics to slow or derail the tariff measure.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
McCumber
North Dakota
LaFolerite
Wisconsin
LaFollette
Senate
Thomas
Colorado
Harrison
Mississippi
Immigration bill hearing doubts emergency claim
The Senate immigration committee heard testimony on the Johnson bill to bar immigration for one year but concluded there is no proven emergency. Witnesses argued the flood of aliens and chaos is unsubstantiated, and several members expect existing laws to stay in effect for now. Chairman Colt said a full committee view and report are pending.
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Washington
Senate Immigration Committee
United States
Immigration Committee
Senate
Colt
Goren G Arnold Elected President of West Virginia Senate
Goren G Arnold Republican senator from Buckhannon was chosen president of the state senate in a Republican caucus as the legislature assembles after the Capitol fire. Edwin M Keatley Charleston Republican was picked as House speaker with other leaders named. Democrats are a minority in both chambers. The session opens at noon with a short interim before full bills are discussed and a major good roads measure is anticipated but not yet ready for presentation.
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Charleston
W. Va
Jon
den C. Arnold
Buckhannon
State Senate
Edwin M. Keatley
House
Arnold
Keatley
Everett Moore
A. F. Wysong
Princeton
Senators
John T. Harris
George E White
Weson
I. Hodges
Upshur County
W. H. C. Willis
Wheeling
Senate
Eskridge H. Morton
Webster Springs
J. H. Shakleford
Glenville
Milton Burr
Burdane
H. P. Henshaw
Bunker Hill
Henshaw
Morton
Fred L. Fox
Sutton
Mgal
Democrats
Lic
George W. McCauley
Mooreneld
Hardy County
Spellaey
CC. KE. Mahan, Sr
Fayette County
A. Markham
Wayne County
Wonouse
Greenbrier County
Godfrey
Wysong
Mercer County
William T. Otto
Panhandle
Cornwell
George W. MecClintic
Charles
Clean Up Dock Efforts Mark Night Court in Mingo County
Williamson West Virginia January 11 192? Evidence shows Judge Bailey aims to clear the heavy Mingo county docket with night sessions. Four men linked to a deadly August assault on mine foreman L L Tinsley face trial as witnesses and jury delays unfold. The Williamson Coal Operators Association declares the Mingo strike over inviting non union work while a shift in workers from other fields continues.
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Howard Colleries
Chattaray
Miners’ Union
Rufus
J. P. Diamond
David Adams
William Gilliam
Tinsley
H. V. Ingham
Howard Mine
Williamson Coal Operators Association
Mingo County
Mingo Field
Williamson
Mingo
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Alabama
Wyoming
Logan
Kanawha
Sunday Schools of Mercer County Form New Association
The Mercer County Sunday School Association reorganizes after two days at the Presbyterian Church. Officers elected: Hancock president, Dangerfield VP, Alden secretary, Given treasurer. Sessions feature Rev. Dakin, Mrs. Snow, Walter Snow, and Miss Katie Belle Abney with talks on Bible study and Sunday school work.
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Mercer County Sunday School Association
Presbyterian Church
W. M. Morrell
Grace Methodist Church
C. B. Hancock
W. S. Dangerfield
A. W. Alden
Walter Snow
Katie Belle Abney
Charleston
Ella M. Snow
Round Table
Walter A. Snow
Mercer County
J. L. King
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Mercer County Association
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Fight
Cabin
Woodyerd
Lavalierre
Norfolk and Western
Johnson
Chicago Lumber Company
Goren G. Arnold
House of Delegates
Mingo Cort
Sunday Schools OF County Form
NEW Association
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