Wartime Rule in West Virginia Strike Zone Described
Senate hearing details wartime actions in the West Virginia strike region. Military officers Morgan and Pratt testified they acted without civil court processes, claiming insurrection justified suspending state law and using military sentences. They cited unlimited authority under a governor issued order, with some sentences exceeding civil limits.
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Associated Press
Washington
West Virginia
Senate Investigation Committee
United States
Military Commission
Charles R. Morgan
James I. Pratt
Second Military Court
Morgan
United States Army
Monett
Capt. Morgan
Borah
Capt
Glasscock
Major Pratt
Senator Borah
Newey
Capt. Mor
Nine accused men tried at once by the commission
The report states that trial procedures offered no chance for new trials on newly discovered evidence and no opportunity for bail.
Delegates Represent All Civilized Countries at YMCA Conference
Opening of the quadrennial World Alliance YMCA conference in Edinburg gathers delegates from Britain, the United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, South Africa, Brazil, Asia, and more. The gathering showcases growth to nearly 9,000 branches worldwide, with about a quarter in the US and Canada. The sessions run the rest of the week with eminent speakers and reports on global progress.
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Edinburg
George Williams
Great Britain
United States
Canada
Australia
Europe
South Africa
Brazil
Japan
China
India
Korea
Ceylon
World Alliance
Imperator Sets Sail on Maiden Transatlantic Voyage
Hamburg American liner Imperator begins first crossing to America with 1100 crew and notable passengers. Ship features include double bottom hull, 22000 horsepower turbines, Fram compensating tanks, marble baths, gymnasium, and a large main dining room rivaling top hotels.
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Hamburg
Imperator
Hamburg-American Line
America
Atlantc
Brunel
Rathsskeller
Cafe
Congress Adopts Brief Schedule Amid Debates on Tariff and Currency
The day in Congress notes the Senate and House not in session with Friday meetings. Democrats continue debate on tariff bill changes. Hawaiian sugar interests appear in hearings before a lobby investigation panel. Strong opposition to currency legislation surfaces at a special meeting of the bank committee.
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Senate
Investige Committee
Bank Committee
Wheeling Readies for Record Semi Centen nial Crowd
Wheeling West Virginia prepares for the upcoming semi centennial celebration from June 15 to 20. Hotels provide extra rooms and a city committee coordinates hundreds of available accommodations at reasonable prices. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad offers low travel rates for visitors with assurances of comfortable arrangements throughout the event.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Refuses To Bury His Divorced Wife's Body
In Ironton Ohio Ezra Crabtree aged 63 is jailed in Russell Kentucky over the murder of George Steele and Edith Forrest whose bodies were found on a hillside after they eloped last December. Edith Forrest's ex husband Andrew Forrest says he will not bury his former wife and refuses funeral duties. Steele's sons claim his body.
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Ironton
Ohio
Ezra Crabtree
Russell
George Steele
Edith Forrest
Crabtree
Steele
Andrew Forrest
Plot Against Young Turks in Constantinople Ends in Assassination
The Turkish grand vizier was shot dead at noon as his car moved toward the Sublime Porte. Government circles believe the killing ends a plot against the Young Turks. The victim, a pure Arab, led the revolution that toppled the sultan.
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Constantinople
Sublime Porte
Fidelity Bank Case Returns to Summers Circuit Court
On Monday the cases against 8 M Smith J Lee Horne and E W Mol lehon move to hearing in Summers County circuit court at Hinton with about fifty witnesses and lawyers present. The Fidelity bank failure in 1911 left creditors with about 45 cents on the dollar and the West Virginia state was the largest depositor at roughly $83 000. Additional civil suits and note disputes abound as many local lawyers handle cases stemming from the collapse.
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8. M. Smith
J. Lee Horne
E. W. Mollehon
Circuit Court
Summers County
Hinton
Fidelity Bank
West Virginia
Bankers urged to boost farming as currency fear lingers
West Virginia June 11 United States Treasurer J W Burke told the West Virginia Bankers Association that thousands hide savings in ground and stove ovens. He urged currency reform and pressed bankers to develop agriculture as the nation’s most neglected resource and promise higher farm land values.
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Ebsins
W. Va
United States
J. W. Burke
West Virginia Bankers’ Association
Burke
Canada
Gulf
Revenue Loss Over Twenty Six Millions From Tariff Changes
Washington reports that Underwood tariff bill changes by the Senate finance sub committee would cause an estimated annual revenue loss to the government of nearly a million and a half dollars. Including the twenty five million from the free list, the total loss climbs to twenty six million five hundred thousand dollars. The majority on the committee oppose applying these changes now, with Senator Simmons stating only a general announcement of the committee action.
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Washington
Senate Finance
House
Finance Committee
Simmons
Noah's Ark Fair Opens in London Society Circle
London society holds a grand opening today for the Noahs Ark Fair in Albathall to aid a London hospital. The two day event has Queen Alexandra as patron with the duchess of Marlborough the countess of Lonsdale and other high ranking nobles serving on the committee.
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London
Alb&thall
Queen Alexandra
Duchess of Marlborough
Countess of Lonsdale
Five Hundred Million in Currency Under Aldrich-Vreeland Act
Washington June 11. Secretary McAdoo announced the treasury holds five hundred million dollars in new national bank notes ready for issue to any national bank or currency association that applies and complies with the Aldrich-Vreeland act of May 30 1908.
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Washington
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Experts to Discuss Smoke Nuisance at Atlantic City Meet
The American Railway Master Mechanics Association holds a three day convention in Atlantic City New Jersey with leaders from major U S and Canadian railroads examining railroad smoke nuisance and methods of abatement.
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Atlantic City
N. J
American Railway Master Mechanics’ Associaation
United States
Canada
Race War Imminent at Bluffton South Carolina
Bluffton South Carolina June 11 report of a clash between black and white residents looming after the killing of a negro suspected of attempting to assault the wife of a prominent citizen. The assailant resisted arrest and was shot by officers. Governor Blease has been asked to mobilize militia to restore order.
Barbara I Finishes First in Bermuda Race From Philadelphia
Barbara II won the Hamilton Bermuda race with an elapsed time of eighty five hours fourteen minutes and twenty seconds. The motorboat crossed the finish line at 3 25 this morning in Hamilton after leaving Philadelphia last Saturday. no word yet on the Dream of Tocsam.
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Barbara
Hamilton
Bermuda
Barbara II
Illinois women win voting rights in state offices
Springfield report says the Illinois house approved the women suffrage bill by 83 to 58. The measure, introduced February 11 in the senate, is now near passage toward final approval as law.
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Springfield
Illinois
House
Senate
General Assembly
Corner Stone Laying for Shelby County Courthouse
Shelbyville Kentucky June 11 ceremonies marked the laying of the corner stone for the new Shelby courthouse. Exer cises were led by Solomon Lodge No 5 A F and M which also oversaw the corner stone of the old courthouse built in 1844 in the same town.
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Shelbyville
Shelby
Solomon Lodge No. 5. A. F. & M
Canada and South Africa to meet in Davis Cup opener
At Queen's Club London on June 11 the selected ten nib players from Canada and South Africa prepare for the first round of preliminary matches in the Davis Cup.
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Canada
South Africa
London
Queen's Club Courts
Decision to Walk Saved Lives of Stevedores
In Racine Wisconsin on June 11 the boilers of the steam barge FE M Peck exploded killing four and destroying the vessel. The second engineer Bernard H Schwenzen is missing and presumed drowned. Two crewmen were fatally injured. twenty five stevedores on deck had just walked to a new dock location, likely sparing many with the move.
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Racine
Wis
FE. M. Peck
Bernard H. Schwenzen
West Virginia and Virginia Weather Outlook
West Virginia: fair and warmer Thursday and Friday. Virginia: interior winds and coastal clouds, then Friday fair and warmer.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Turkish Grand Vizier Mahmoud Shefket Pasha Assassinated
A report from Constantinople states Mahmoud Shefket Pasha, the Turkish grand vizier and war minister, was assassinated in Constantinople. The notice reached London on June 11.
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London
Constantinople
Mahmoud Shefket Pasha
Vessel Debris Explosion Hits Harbor After Fire
A vessel threw debris into the harbor and caught fire as it shifted position after casting off. The boiler was blown about two hundred feet into the air and struck coal company sheds two hundred feet astern of the vessel.
Government Goes After Quaker Oats Company
Chicago on June 11 reports the federal government filed a civil anti trust suit against the Quaker Oats Company alleging a nationwide oatmeal monopoly. The suit seeks to declare the firm illegal and enjoin interstate commerce in oatmeal products until competition is restored, with a temporary injunction pending final hearing.
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Chicago
Quaker Oats Company
Mill Trust
United States
Diaz's Brother-in-Law Moves to Discuss Returns
Paris June 11 The brother-in-law of former Mexican President Diaz travels to Mexico to confer with authorities on Diaz's possible return to the country.
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Diaz
Paris
Mexico
Suffragettes Meet in World Wide Conference in Vienna
Vienna hosts the International Suffrage Conference drawing a world-class gathering of women. The event marks a historic push for political equality with delegates from many nations. Exhibitions of lace and handwork, lectures by Mrs Proudfoot Hofer, and performances by the Austrian League of Women Artists are planned.
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Vienna
Austria
Society For Promoting the Welfare of
Fremdenverkehr
Society For the
Maria Josepha
Proudfoot Hofer
Andreas Hofer
American Women's Club
Austrian League of Women Artists
US reply to Japanese note on California land law
Washington reports the United States is preparing its answer to the latest Japanese note on California alien land legislation. Secretary Bryan said the communication could not be completed before week’s end. Officials keep details private as negotiations continue with no clear settlement in sight.
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Washington
United States
California
State Department
Bryan
Richmond Deputy High Constable Fires Self in Financial Straits
Richmond June 11 Joseph Morana a deputy high constable shot himself in the head. The bullet entered his throat and mouth and was spit out he is said to be in financial difficulties. At Memorial Hospital he is reported to have a good chance to recover.
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Richmond
Joseph Morana
Memorial Hospital
Illinois Urbana Commencement Addresses Largest Class
The forty second annual commencement exercises at the University of Illinois in Urbana held in the university auditorium featured President EK J. James delivering the graduation address. The class was among the largest in the university's history.
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Urbana
University of Illinois
EK. J. James
New York G A R Encampment Reaches Syracuse
Many grand army veterans and affiliated society members arrive in Syracuse for the New York department encampment. The event opens tomorrow and runs through Saturday.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Grand Army
Department of New York
Senate probes coal field inquiry nears end in West Virginia
Charleston dispatch reports the Senate sub committee on mining conditions nearing its subject end as Governor Glasscock to testify and records on military trials to be submitted. Adjutant General C D Elliott testified six hours detailing troop levels, mine guards, and clashes with miners. He noted troops faced about one thousand armed miners plus others. reports showed some violence but no troop deaths. Elliott described changes in guards and the handling of disturbances, and defended measures as needed to restore order.
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Charleston
W. Va
Senate
Borah
Glasscock
Military Commission
C. D. Elliott
B. Avis
Kanawha County
Elliott
Mucklow
Kanawha
Bobbitt
Holly Grove
Phaupp
Stringer
Sliott
United Mine Workers of America
Baldwin-Felts
Belcher
Miners’ Union
Morgan
Sherwood
Walker
Cabin Creek
Crown Hill
James J. Pratt
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G. A. R. Encampment
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