Wise Va Fire Destroys Much of Town in Wind Fanned Blaze
Wise Virginia June 14 special the town and county seat of Wise nearly wiped out by a Sunday fire started in the Gladeville Inn. Loss estimated at 125000 with about thirty percent insured. Fire spread rapidly to surrounding structures due to strong winds leaving little intact.
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Wise
Wise County
Gladeville Inn
George H. Miller
Dotson
Quillen
Duncan & Kally
Dotson & Bond
Virginia & Kentucky Railroad
Dre. Hill
Hix
Ir. Wise
Hatters Strike Ends as Seven Shops Reopen in Danbury
In Danbury Connecticut on June 14 the hatters strike that lasted five months ended when seven factories that had not opened finally resumed operations. The closure affects local workers and signals a break in the prolonged labor dispute.
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Danbury, Conn
Hatters
Company to Hire 1600 for Morning Operations
The firm last week signed an agreement with local unions and will open for work in the morning employing 1,600 hands.
Jailbirds Still At Large After Tazewell Escape
Four inmates escaped from the Tazewell county jail are still at large. Ed Houchins and Harry Miller, already convicted, received two year sentences. Bill Bailey and Abe Caudill faced weapons and whiskey charges. Escape involved sawing bars and levered window work. Preliminary hearing for Jack Lowe John Tom and Hickman Wingo held at the scene, all sent to grand jury.
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Tazewell
Ed. Houchins
Harry Miller
Houchins
Richland
Miller
Pocahontas Express
Bill Bailey
Abe Caudill
Lowes
Wingos
Pounding Mills
Here
Jack Lowe
John Tom
Hickman Wingo
Woman to Head National Conference of Charities
Miss Jane Adams of Hull House Chicago will be president of the National Conference of Charities and Correction for 1919. Her election was unanimous marking the first time a woman leads the organization. Vice presidents named Fr H Nibecker Anlsey Wilcox and Judge William Delacry. General secretary is Alexander Johnson.
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Buffalo
Jane Adams
Hull House
Chicago
National Conference of Charities and Correction
Fr. H. Nibecker
Glen Mills
Anlsey Wilcox
N. Y
William H. Delacry
Washington, D. C
Alexander Johnson
Fort Wayne
Ind
Three Dead Troops Go To Meadville To Quell Riots
In Mississippi the Brook Haven militia was sent by Governor Noel to Meadville Franklin County after a deadly street duel left three men dead including chancery clerk Dr. A M Newman lawyer Herbert Applewhite and Silas Reynolds. The clash followed Newmans acquittal in a prior murder case and bitter feud with Applewhite. Official details are scarce and the battle was described as fiercely waged with bystanders at risk.
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Book Haven
Miss
Meadville
Franklin County
Brook Haven
Noel
A. M. Newman
Herbert Applewhite
Silas Reynolds
Cornelius Prichard
Newman
Dr. Newman
Applewhite
Chancery
Herbert and Hardwick Named Arbiters for Georgia Railroad Dispute
Hilary A. Herbert former secretary of the navy and Representative Hardwick of Georgia met in Washington to act as arbitrators in the Georgia railroad firemen dispute. They will travel to Atlanta and Augusta to hear testimony. a third arbiter has not yet been chosen.
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Washington
Hilary A. Herbert
Secretary of the Navy
Representative Hardwick
Georgia
Georgia Railroad Company
Herbert
Hardwick
Atlanta
Augusta
Pamlico Chasing Filibuster In North Carolina Waters
Captain Ross of the revenue cutter service received a telegram from the Pamlico’s captain stating the suspected filibuster Nanticoke was anchored yesterday about seventy miles up the Chowan River in North Carolina. The Pamlico is ordered to station in the Chowan River to intercept the vessel as she proceeds downstream.
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Pamlico
Washington
Ross
Revenue Cutter Service
Nanticoke
Chowan River
North Carolina
International Marble Workers Adopt Protests Over AFL Leaders Sentencing
Washington June 14 resolutions protested contempt of court sentencing of AFL leaders Gom pers Mitchell and Morrison by the International Association of Marble Workers at its annual session.
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Washington
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
American Federation of Labor
International Association of Marble Workers
Glass Company of Buckhannon Files Bankruptcy Petition
Parkersburg West Virginia June 14 The Window Glass Company of Buckhannon filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the U S circuit court this evening liabilities are about 75000 with assets not given this and other local notices in brief form.
William Scott Executed by Electric Chair in Auburn
William Scott was put to death by electricity in Auburn prison this morning for the murder of his stepmother Mrs. Delia M. Scott in October 1907. The execution followed years of legal appeals and appeals processes ending in the firing of the final sentence.
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Auburn
N. Y
William Scott
Delia M. Scott
Nine Italians Found Guilty in Black Hand Conspiracy
In Fairmont West Virginia on June 14 nine Italians linked to an alleged Black Hand society were found guilty of conspiring to rob and kill Orazio Beredelli who had been initiated into the group on March 27. Ten others in an adjoining area faced charges.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Black Hand Society
Orazio Beredelli
Convicted in Raid Face Penitentiary Penalties
The defendants, found guilty of a misdemeanor after the raid at the room, face penalties from two to ten years in the penitentiary.
Five Deaths and Muck Damage to Property
Five people died and property damage exceeded 100000 dollars after heavy rain and storms in Big Stone Gap area. Rail lines washed out, landslides blocked tracks, and the Powell river rose ten feet in two hours. Interurban sections lost miles of road. a passenger train stranded near Arno. power plant damaged. crops harmed.
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Richmond
Big Stone Gap
Powell River
Louisville
Nashville
Appalachia
Stonega
Arno
Dorchester Junction
Powell Valley Light and Power Company
Savers Brand Flavoring Endorsed for 25 Years
The Daily Telegraph urges readers to trust Savers standard flavoring extracts claiming long standing quality. It promotes sticking to a trusted brand and offers subscription for ongoing access.
Senate debates sugar duties on Philippine imports
Senator Stone signals plan to push independence for the Philippines within fifteen years as the tariff bill on Philippine articles remains central to daylong Senate debate. Bristow and Clapp oppose duties. Aldrich and Lodge back the measure amid questions of trust influence and free entry. House session brief. Senate recess taken amid dwindling attendance.
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Connecticut
Philippines
United States
Bristow
Sentora Bristow
Clapp
Aldrich
Lodge
American Sugar Trust
Stone
Missouri
Philippine Islands
Senate
Taft
House
The
Congress
Daniel Unopposed in Virginia Senate Primary
Richmond Virginia June 14 Senator Daniel of Virginia will have no opponent within the Democratic party in his campaign for re election to the senate for the term beginning March 4 1911 The time expired at noon today for candidates in the primaries.
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Richmond
Daniel
Virginia
Democratic
Senate
Senator Daniel to finish 24 years in Senate
The statement notes that none of the speakers came forward and that Senator Daniel will have completed 24 years in the Senate when his current term ends.
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Daniel
Senate
Partial Victory for Howard Gould
New York June 14 Abandonment will be the sole issue upon which the salt for separation brought by Katherine Clemmons Gould against her husband Howard Gould will be decided This ruling by Justice Dowling late today after Mrs Goulds counsel rested the case removes cruelty and non support charges as a partial victory for Howard Gould The abandonment phase may fail unless reconcilation stipulations are shown unreasonable The case advances to be argued tomorrow Delancey Nicoll cross examined Mrs Gould about meetings with Dustin Farnum and a Hartford dinning incident The witness recalled no meeting with Farnum between August 1906 and Hartford inquiry Elijah Sells deposition cited by defense concerned reconcilation terms Mrs Gould denied signing papers to abstain from intoxicants
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New York
Katherine Clemmons Gould
Howard Gould
Supreme Court
Justice Dowling
Delancey Nicoll
Conn
Nicole
Elijah Sells
Georgia Senator Warns of Tariff Plan on Hides Bagging
Senator Clay of Georgia predicts Congress will stay in session until early September. He cites Senate finance committee action placing tariffs on hides cotton bagging and cotton ties. He warns Southern resistance to tarifffs on bagging and ties, estimating a five million dollar annual cost.
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Washington
Clay
Georgia
Congress
Senate Finance Committee
South
New England
Mutiny by Mindanao constabulary at Davao
Manila reports details of a mutiny by native constabulary at Davao Mindanao dated June 6 attacks on officers were unexpected. Officer DeGoubourla was wounded three times but not seriously. Mutineers fled to the hills after seizing 30 rifles and 5000 rounds of ammunition.
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Manila
Davoa
Mindanao
DeGoubourla
Gotch Defeats Jenkins in Straight Falls at Iowa State Fair
Des Moines report notes champion Frank Gotch of Iowa easily defeated former world champion Tom Jenkins in two straight falls at the state fair grounds. Also, the Cunard liner Slavonia with first class passengers from the wreck Prinsessen Irene reached Gibraltar in the afternoon.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Frank Gotch
Tom Jenkins
Slavonia
Gibraltar
Prinzess Irene
Cunard
Coaching Marathon honors A G Vanderbilt in London
The Coaching Marathon gold challenge cup was awarded to A G Vanderbilt who led his team in person. Notes promote Dilger's jeweler watches with prices from low to high. Carnations sell at 50c per dozen from Bluefield Floral Co with cut flowers and floral designs available on short notice. The state board of examiners and registration of nurses meets in Huntington at the Carnegie building on June 16 1909 at 9 oclock a.m.
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London
A. G. Vanderbilt
Eureka Hardware Co
Bluefield Floral Co
State Board of Examiners and Registration of Nurses
Huntington
Carnegie
Geo. Lounsbery
Bee
Reverend John Phillips Killed by Deputy in Pocahontas
In Pocahontas Virginia on June 14 a deputy sheriff shot and killed Reverend John Phillips when he allegedly drew a pistol during an arrest attempt after neighbors sought protection. A coroner's jury found the deputy acted in self defense. Phillips had a reported violent history including a prior skull injury to a Black man.
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Pocahontas
Votssevain
John Phillips
Morris
Phillips
John Harlow
Barlow
Justice of the Peace
P. Dillon
J. P. Pierpont
Pocahontas Consolidated Collieries Company
Bossevain
Ji Wie
Frank Phillips
Min- 29
Threatening Letters Target Postal Inspector in Columbus Case
Postal Inspector Oldfield who led raids on eleven alleged Black Hand operators in central Ohio last week received threats claiming he would die for prosecuting Italians. Similar letters were sent to Inspector Hosiford, and John Amicon a Columbus contractor involved in the black mail scheme received a new demand for 25000 dollars along with money for a wide Hamburgs and other items.
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Columbus
Oldfield
Ohio
Hosiford
John Amicon
Columbus Commission
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Pollock
WL. A. Hooper
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Thomas E. Peery
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E. L. Bailey
D. Wright
J. D. Honaker
R. M. Garrett
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C. B. Hancock
R. E. Bolling
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