Fidelity Bank case opens in Hinton with bond forfeiture
The Bluefield Fidelity Bank case began in Hinton with J. Lee Horne’s bond forfeiture after he failed to appear. Witnesses and defendants faced a jury as the trial moved to the second day, with charges centering on $82,075.42 tied to bank president M. Smith and related notes.
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Hinton
W. Va
Fidelity Bank
Bluefield
J. Lee Horne
Roanoke
United States Fidelity and Guarantee Company
Horne
Kenova
M. Smith
Washington
Miller
Smith
John H. Johnson
A D. Hamman
W. C. Given
Williams
A. D. Hamman
R. F F. Dunlap
T. N. Reed
Taft Lays Cornerstone of Yale Coliseum in Commencement Week
Scores of Yale banners fluttered as commencement week opened in New Haven. The Yale Coliseum cornerstone was laid with former President Taft and Yale President Hadley as chief participants.
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Taft
New Haven
Conn
Yale
Yale Coliseum
William H. Taft
Arthur T. Hadley
Wilson Still Holds Open Paris Ambassadorship
President Wilson continues to hold open the Paris embassy for William F. McCombs, Democratic National Committee chairman. He recently cabled McCombs asking if his stance would change after his stay in France, but no reply has been received.
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Washington
Wilson
France
William F. McCombs
Democratic National Committee
McCombs
Paris
New Treaty Signed With Norway Extends Ambassadorial Pact
Secretary Bryan and Norwegian Minister Ryan signed a five year extension of the U S Norway ambassadorial treaty which will expire by June 24. The move leaves fifteen such treaties awaiting senate ratification.
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Washington
Bryan
Ryan
Speet
United States
Norway
Akes
Senate
Grand American Handicap Shoot Opens in Dayton
Amateur and professional trap shooters, among the nation’s best, practiced at the N C Gun Club grounds in Dayton, Ohio, in preparation for the Grand American Handicap tournament. The event runs from tomorrow through Saturday with the main competition starting soon.
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Dayton
Ohio
N. C
Bold Hold Up at Hinton Victims Named in Turbulent Incident
In Hinton West Virginia two people were targeted in a street hold up. R K E Bak claimed relation to P C ker of Taylorsville Virginia and John were robbed of cash totaling $29.75. Police pursued two suspects after the incident.
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Hinton
W. Va
R. KE. Bak
P. C. Ker
Taylorsville
John Cins
Incident Report Describes Armed Robbery Attempt
Groes presented pistols and ordered surrender. OHaker hesitated, a shot fired striking Baker in the hand. Police are investigating the confrontation and injuries described in the incident report.
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Groes
Ohaker
Baker
Currency reform bill near completion in Washington
Chairmen Owen and Glass met experts on the currency reform bill and announced practical completion. Owen said the committee would meet this week to consider it and expected passage before the extra session adjourns.
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Owen and Glass Center
Washington
Owen and Glass
Owen
Agricultural schedule again upset in Underwood tariff debate
Washington June 16 The senate finance committee moved to reconsider action earlier in the day and strike out the countervailing duty on cattle sheep hogs and wheat leaving them on the free list. The panel also freed flax and hemp from the dutiable list and declined a graduated revenue tax on tobacco output.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Wilson
Hitchcock
McReynolds
Baseball Fight Leaves Skull Fracture and Bail Granted
Robert Harman surrendered to Tazewell County authorities after a Saturday Thompson Valley baseball game altercation. Millard Asbury suffered a fractured skull and underwent brain surgery in Bluefield. Harman and relatives posted $5,000 bail while Asbury's condition improved but remained uncertain.
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Robert Harman
Tazewell County
Rebert Harman
Pisgah
Millard Asbury
Thompson Valley
Tazewell
C. P. Harman
W. F. Harman
Asbury
Drs. Crockett and St. Clair
Bluefield
Harman
Sid Higginbotham
Alleged Slayer on Trial in Evansville Case
George Underwood faces a first degree murder indictment in Evansville Indiana as his trial opened. He is charged with shooting and killing Sherman Portlock a teamboat mate in a saloon during a quarrel over a woman.
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Evansville
Ind
George Underwood
Underwood
Sherman Portlock
Industrial War Renewed on Paint Creek and Cabin Creek
Charleston West Virginia June 16. The senate mine strike committee heard testimony on renewed disturbances in the Paint Creek and Cabin Creek districts as miners and operators report new strikes. Thomas L Felts of Baldwin Felts testified about armed guards and secret service operatives used to deter union organizing while denying post martial law actions and train shootings.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Paint Creek
Cabin Creek
Senate
United Mine Workers of America
No. 17
Paint and
Cabin Creeks
Thomas Haggerty
International Miners’ Board
Hatfield
Liam
United Mine Workers
Thomas L Felts
Baldwin- Felts Detective Agency
Seymour Stedman
Mr. Felts
Kenyon
Baldwin-Felts
Paint
Martine
Senator Martine
West Virginia and Virginia Forecast Brief
A paired forecast notes generally fair conditions in West Virginia Tuesday and Wednesday and fair conditions in Virginia on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Miners Strike Hearings End With Late Session
Witnesses testifying in Charleston report guards sparked trouble in the Cabin Creek strike zone. Operators and miners clash over the mine guard system as the committee adjourns before 10 PM with plans to reconvene after Washington inquiries.
White gives bond for his appearance in federal court
John P. White president of the United Mine Workers of America appeared in federal court in Charleston West Virginia and posted a 1000 bond for his November 18 appearance on an anti trust indictment. J R Carnes of Citizens National Bank acted as his surety. Lawyers plan to argue a demurrer to the recently returned indictment naming nineteen UMWA officers on June 30.
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Charleston
W. Va
John P. White
United Mine Workers of America
J. R. Carnes
Citizens National Bank
Direct Nomination Bill Moves in Extraordinary Session
New York Governor Sulzer convoked an extraordinary session to push a direct nomination bill. He seeks victory after five weeks of statewide campaigning, but faces opposition from many allies who must be convinced to switch positions.
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New York
Sulzer
West Virginia mine hearing falls on Felts defense tactics
At Charleston on June 16, Thomas L. Felts of Baldwin Felts testified before a Senate sub committee on mining conditions. He described guards, martial law, and a secret service, while opponents pressed him on gun counts and alleged provocations by operators. General Watts and Senator Martine clashed over questioning.
Four Guards Guard Cabin Creek Mines Amid Union Tensions
Witness described Cabin Creek district spanning eighteen miles with forty four mines employing hundreds. He said four guards lived there to maintain peace and deter union organizers, noting no other peace officers in the area except one constable among the guards. The witness mentioned the guard Anderson. He had fever.
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Cabin Creek
Anderson
Guarda
West Virginia marks half-century with giant celebration
President Wilson presses the button to open West Virginia’s gold en jubilee. One thousand carrier pigeons released from across the country and 1,000 balloons carry free tickets and signal the start of a week of festivities in Wheeling. Cannon, bells and flags color the city as officials unveil a state products exhibition.
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Washington
Wilson
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Ohio
Wheeling
W. Va
Prominent Richmond Man Walter Scott Dies at Home
Walter Scott a well known Richmond business man died suddenly today from an apparent stroke. He rose dressed and started downstairs when he collapsed and died before his daughter could reach him.
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Richmond
Walter Scott
Supreme Court Upholds State Rail Rates Across Several States
The Supreme Court today sustained West Virginia Missouri Arkansas and Oregon rail rate laws including two cent passenger fares and maximum freight rates. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway challenged West Virginia law. court ruled no interference with interstate commerce and upheld state authority under Minnesota precedent.
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Washington
Minnesota
Supreme Court of the
United States
West Virginia
Missouri
Arkansas
Oregon
Portland
Kentucky
McChord
State Railway Commission
Hughes
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
Currency Reform Bill Looms This Week In Congress
Washington June 16 The administration aims to push a currency reform bill in the house and senate before Friday with a presidential message urging banking reform. Rep Underwood says the house will rest on its oats and await country and banker opinion before action. The bill reflects the administration's views and is described as no one's bill but a common council.
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Washington
Congress
Representative Underwood
House
Wilson
White House
Senate
Underwood
Democratic Party
McAdoo
Owen and Glass
Representative Glass
Owen
Common Council
The
Treasury
Glass
Mrs. Pankhurst Released From Holloway Jail
London reports Emmeline Pankhurst, militant suffragette leader, freed on license from Holloway Prison due to ill health after a hunger strike. She was released in the afternoon.
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Duayain Fidelity Bank
S. M. Smith
J. Lee Harne
Union
Haggerty
International Board
T. L. Felts
Swanson
Rom
Secret Service
Paul J. Paulson
Mother Jones
J. C. Cowherd
Holley Grove
Quinn Morton
Knight
C. A. Ray
Consolidated Coal Company
Ray
White
Bond
Visual Theory
Gen
Watts
Thomas L. Fetts
Baldwin-Fetts Detective Agency
Felts
Mucklow
Carbon
Baldwin
Monett
General Watts
Stedman
Baldwinetts
Extestvicts
Ile
C. L
Rayford
Workman
Supreme Court
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
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