Mingo County Under Martial Law Again
Mingo County near the Kentucky border was placed under martial law as Major Davis met local officials and deputized citizens as state policemen. Merrimac was reportedly fired on from Kentucky hills, and union leaders pressed for a federal investigation with AFL leaders and labor conciliators in Washington.
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Mingo County
J. 1. Brockus
Brokus
Mingo
Davis
Williamson
Tug River
Thomson
Reed
Regular Army
Brockus
Pinson
Merrimac
W. Va
Kentucky Hills
White Star Mining Company
David Robb
United Mine Workers of America
Daugherty
Washington
Alabama
Colorado
Min
West Virginia
Robb
Law and Order
Department Ofjustice
Fred Mooney
United Mine Workers
Harold W. Houston
Charleston
Samuel Gompers
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Department of Labor
Millionaire Missing Four Years Found Wandering In Wheeling
J W Countz a Houston oil man once declared a millionaire reappeared in Wheeling West Virginia after a four year disappearance. He did not recognize his brother in law James W Gillespie and was taken to police. He will be treated at a sanitarium after sleeping in the county jail. He recalls events before his affliction and his relative says he became a millionaire almost overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
J. W. Countz
Houston
Texas
James W. Gillespie
Lone Star State
Countz
Unemployment Figures from Washington Report City Totals
Figures compiled by Secretary Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor show 1 325 961 unemployed in 210 cities today, both union and non union, compared with 1 391 296 at the end of March. The state report released tonight lists cities including Huntington West Virginia 200 unemployed versus 1 100 in March and Wheeling 4 000 unemployed versus 7 000.
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Washington
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Huntington
W. Va
Wheeling
Nationalization theme dominates coal industry talk
Former Governor John J. Cornwell warned at the National Coal Association convention that the United Mine Workers push for nationalization remains a core goal. He cited demands for a 65 percent wage rise a six hour day and a five day week and warned public sympathy must be won to counter radical labor influence. J G Bradley endorsed the view stressing coal’s vital role and service to the nation. Officers elected included vice presidents Alfred M. Ogle Erskine Ramsey Ira Clemens J D A Morrow treasurer J J Tierney and secretary W B Reed.
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New York
United Mine Workers of
United States
John J. Cornweill
Virginia
Natonal Coal Association
United Mine Workers
England
J. G. Bradley
Dundon
W. Va
Association
D. B. Wentz
Philadelphia
Cornwell
Alfred M. Ogle
Terre Haute
Ind
Erskine Ramsey
Birmingham
Ala
Ira Clemens
Pittsburg
Kas
J. D. A. Morrow
Washington, D. C
J. J. Tierney
W. B. Reed
Investigation Proposed by House on World War Propaganda
A special house committee plan to probe charges that propaganda influenced the United States entry into the world war was introduced today by Representative Michaelson Republican Illinois. The resolution was referred to committee as standard procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
United States
Michaelson
Illinois
Auto Bandits Rob Bank Near Youngstown
Three automobile bandits held up the Farmers National Bank at Canfield near Youngstown at noon. They escaped with several hundred dollars after a revolver battle with bank employees. Windows were shattered and the village terrorized during the incident.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Farmers National Bank
Canfield
Sunday Sermon Presses Personal Work In Enthusiastic Revival
Sunday urges religious enthusiasm and practical action over theory in Bluefield talks. He lauds the Sunday party’s cheerful devotion, contrasts observance with motion, and cites Evanston and Lake Michigan rescue scenes to push believers to do more than just attend services.
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Miss Kinney
Peterson
Bill Sunday
Bluefield
Sunday
Sir Isaac Walton
Church
Evanston
Illinois
Lake Michigan
Church Services Announced for Afternoon and Evening
Afternoon service at 2 30 special talk to children all welcome. Night service at 7 30 for everybody. No Bible study class this afternoon.
Sermon for the Men Promised in Telegraph Tuesday
The piece notes a Sunday event titled campaign sidelights where a sermon to men is delivered. It explains that the Telegraph will print Bill's address to the men in full in Tuesday morning issue, as the usual practice prints the night sermon while summarizing the afternoon talk.
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Gus
Telegraph
Bill
Boy Crippled Sits Outside Tabernacle To Hear Sermon
A crippled lad unable to enter the tabernacle sits in an automobile at the door and listens as the Sunday service delivers the sermon Behold I Stand At The Door and Knock.
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Tabernacle
Norfolk and Western Sets Welch Night Service Change
The Norfolk and Western will not run a special to Welch tonight. Extra cars will be attached to Clinch Valley trains to Bluefield and a Bluefield departure at 10 p.m. will run to Richlands, making all stops.
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Norfolk and Western
Welch
Clinch Valley
Bluefield
Richlands
Ramseytown School Chorus Sits with Tabernacle Guests
Led by teacher Miss Irene Easley the 8 A grade from Ram sey street school attended Friday afternoon at the tabernacle church. Invited by Rodeheaver they sat on the platform in the chorus seating and earned praise for their singing with surprisingly strong sound.
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Irene Easley
Ramsey Street
Rodeheaver
Billy Sunday Remarks on Possible Successor to Chief Justice White
The article notes Billy Sunday commenting on a potential successor to the late Chief Justice White, with a reader urged to turn to Page Two for more.
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White
Billy Sunday
Sunday Echoes of Faith and Courage in Bluefield
The column urges harmonious living with God and bold Christian action. It emphasizes personal conversion, fearless preaching, and contagious religious influence, urging Bluefield to commit to Jesus Christ as it did for a recent election. It warns against doubt and praises faith as the soul's link to God.
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Bluefield
Jesus Christ
Billy Sunday Sermon Draws 5000 as verdict finds no fault in him
A Bluefield audience of over five thousand heard Billy Sunday argue the case for Jesus Christ as the salvation of the world. The service featured Rody at the piano, choir numbers, and prayer by Rev. A. Rachal before Sunday urged a public commitment to faith. The crowd included many church members and others new to the faith, with calls to join Bramwell Cooper and Union Street Prayer Club.
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Pilate
Billy Sunday
Jesus Christ
Bill
Billy
Rody
Bluefield
Hhven
Bob Matthews
Miss Kinney
Mr. Matthews
Rachal
Bramwell
Asher
Rodeheaver
Old Rugged Cross
Union Street Prayer Club
Bramwell, Cooper and Simmons
Tabernacle
Christ
Cooper
Union Street Club
Wheeler Says Beer Not a Remedial Agent Before Judiciary
Washington reports Wayne B. Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League telling the House Judiciary Committee that draftable liquor controls failed to curb illicit alcohol. He cites 25 million gallons withdrawn last year and urges a stricter Volstead tweak to bar beer removal until rendered unfit for consumption. Dr. Harvey Wiley adds there are no medical properties in beer and warns home brewers to seek proper scientific brewing. Committee members also critique Attorney General Palmer’s medicine ruling.
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Washington
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
House Judiciary Committee
Wheeler
Harvey W. Wiley
Wiley
Palmer
Fourth President of Cuba Takes the Oath
Dr Alfredo Zayas Y Alfonso was sworn in as Cuba's fourth president in a national palace ceremony ending a bitter campaign. Retiring President Mario Menocal left for Key West en route to Europe for a vacation after eight years in office. Francisco Carrillo also took the oath as vice president in the senate chamber.
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Associated Press
Havana
Alfredo Zayas Y. Alfonso
Republic of Cuba
National Palace
Cuba
Mario G. Menocal
Key West
Europe
Francisco Carillo
Ford Contest Decision Deferred
Washington May 20 The senate elections committee deferred decision on further investigation of Henry Ford's contest for the seat of Senator Newberry Republican Michigan after an executive session lasting over an hour. The committee will meet again on Tuesday.
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Ford
Washington
Henry Ford
Newberry
Michigan
Senate Elections Committee
Airplane crash near Paterson kills four
At the Preakness flying field near Paterson New Jersey a plane carrying Wm Coates and Mrs John Brad crashed from about 2000 feet killing both passengers and two others. The incident occurred today with rescue units at the scene.
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Paterson
N. J
Wm. Coates
John Brad
Preakness Flying Field
Here
Railroads urged to cut costs and loosen restrictions
President A H Smith of the New York Central told the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee in Washington on May 20 that railroads must reduce labor fuel and tax costs and receive more leeway from the ICC to become profitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. H. Smith
New York Central
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Charles to Leave Switzerland with Family in August
Former Emperor Charles of Austria Hungary has informed Swiss authorities that he will depart Switzerland with his family and staff in August and will refrain from political propaganda in the interim. He declined to disclose his destination. The Mapshures are organizing their personal affairs and securing money jewels and other valuables.
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Geneva
Charles
Austria-Hungary
Switzerland
Mapshures
Senate Adopts Tariff Conference Report
The Senate adopted the conference report on the emergency tariff bill without debate, marking another step toward enactment. The House is expected to finalize action on the measure soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Funeral Honors Set for Chief Justice Edward White
Washington remembers Chief Justice Edward Douglass White as government offices close and the House convenes briefly after services at St Matthews. Panama’s chargé d affaires LeFevre conveys Panama’s loyal tribute and shared loss.
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Washington
Edward Douglass White
United States
Senate
House
Justice White
St. Matthews Church
Oakhill Cemetery
Georgetown
Coolidge
Gillette
Congress
Louisiana
Harding
Supreme Court
Army
Navy
Philippines
Rhine
Panama
Alaska
Government of
White
Hughes
Bandits Rob Canfield Bank as Gun Battle Erupts
County and city officers lost trace of two bandits after they robbed Farmers National Bank at Canfield near Youngstown. They secured less than $10 before escaping when citizens engaged them in a gun battle. no injuries reported.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Farmers National Bank
Canfield
Here
Chesapeake and Ohio lines post 2 1 2 percent dividend delay
Dividend action at The Chesapeake and Ohio and Delaware Valley Railroad shows a 2 1 2 percent semiannual payout postponed due to unsettled conditions. Hoeding Valley Railroad, controlled by Chesapeake and Ohio, also delayed a similar dividend yesterday.
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Baer
New York
Chesapeake and Ohio
Hoeding Valley Railroad
Cable Bill Goes to President for Approval
Congress completed passage of the Kellogg bill giving the president power to regulate cable landings in the United States and possessions. The bill now goes to President Harding for his signature after senate acceptance of minor house amendments.
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Washington
Congress
United States
Senate
Harding
Tremaine Knocks Out Moore in Toronto Boxing Match
Carl Tremaine of Cleveland wins by technical knockout in the eighth round over Roy Moore of St. Paul after Moore quits due to injury. Weigh-ins: Moore 124 pounds, Tremaine 191 1/2 pounds. May 18 in Toronto, Ontario.
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Tremaine
Moore
Toronto
Carl Tremaine
Clevelandd
Roy Moore
St. Paul
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