Mingo County under military control in West Virginia
Federal troops from Camp Sherman arrived at Williamson on November 28 1920 and assumed military control of Mingo County amid strike turmoil. Colonel Herman Hall established headquarters and deployed units to coal towns. state police and deputy sheriffs will assist. Governor Cornwell declared insurrection and ordered peacekeeping under military authority with civil officials acting as agency for the military.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Hall
County Court House
Kermit
Blocton
Hilmer
Nolan
Borderland
Chattaray
Howard
Cinderella
Feawl
Merrimac
Sprigg
Gates
Matewan
Thacker
Red Jacket
Heilner
Rose Siding
Delorme
Vulcan
Cedar
Devon
Glen Alum
War Eagle
Matewan and
Williamson
Brockus
United Mine Workers
Coal Association
Cornwell
Hall
Mingo
West Virginia
U. S
W. Va
Fifth Corps
Mingo County
Fifth
John J. Cornwell
United States
Charleston
Martial law proclaimed in Mingo County West Virginia
Governor Cornwell declares Mingo County under military control after miners strike. Colonel Herman Hall leads troops from Camp Sherman with headquarters at Williamson. Proclamation bars public assembly and restricts firearms while mines and strategic points are guarded. Civil authorities remain advisory.
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Cornwell
Mingo County
United States
Mingo
Fifth Army Corps
Hall
Williamson
Prosecutions Likely From Shipping Investigation
Evidence for criminal prosecutions in about a dozen cases arising from shipping activity investigations has been submitted to the department of justice for action. Chairman Benson said proceedings will likely be in New York Norfolk and other southern cities, with the Shipping Board not pursuing cases itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Justice
Benson
Shipping Board
New York
Norfolk
Miners and Operators to Confer in Baltimore Tomorrow
Representatives of coal miners and operators in the Georges Creek and Upper Potomac region will meet at the Southern Hotel in Baltimore tomorrow to discuss proposals miners plan to submit to operators.
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Baltimore
Georges ‘Creek
Upper Potomac
Southern Hotel
German Coal Deliveries Reported by Reparations Commission
Paris November 29 Reparations commission releases October deliveries of coal by Germany totaling 2,186,968 tons. Of this, 1,520,000 tons went to Italy 272,864 tons to Italy 265,770 to Belgium and 182,000 to Luxembourg.
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Paris
Italy
Belgium
Luxembourg
Nonrecognition issue at Obregon inauguration debated
Washington reports discussions in diplomatic circles over whether diplomats from unrecognized nations may attend the Obregon inauguration in Mexico City. The United States states that American charge George T. Summerlin's presence does not signify recognition of the Obregon government.
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Washington
President Obregon
Mexico City
United States
George T. Summerlin
Obregon
Beating Death Alleges Father of Student In Haiti Inquiry
Seabulon Garnier Jean testifies before the court of inquiry into American marine activities in Haiti. He says his father Garnier Jean was taken from his bed to the gendarmerie and killed without explanation by Dorcas Williams, a marine sergeant, last year.
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Port Au Prince
Haiti
Seabulon Garnier Jean
Garnier Jean
Dorcas Williams
Drive Against Booze Sellers Washington Navy
Federal state and municipal authorities join in a drive against prohibition violators in New York City. Prohibition Commissioner Kramer notes sections of the act making intoxicating liquor venues public nuisances and outlines proceedings to close them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Navy
New York City
Kramer
New York Assistant Counsel Arrested for Bribe
Joseph A. Solovei an assistant corporation counsel for New York City was arrested late today on a charge of giving a $500 bribe to a special Internal Revenue agent in a liquor case.
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New York
Joseph A. Solovei
City of
Internal Revenue
Full Bench Sits in Christian Science Case
Boston, Nov 29 The full bench of the supreme court sat in judgment on the final stage of litigation involving factions of the Christian Science Church over control of the organization and its auxiliary activities. The case was simplified by Mrs Emile B Hulin of Brooklyn withdrawing as a voice in the proceedings as a first member of the church. Closing arguments were unfinished when adjourned and will resume tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Supreme Court
Christian Science Church
Emile B. Hulin
Brooklyn
Twenty-Four Coal Firms Indicted Under Lever Act
A federal grand jury in Chattanooga indicts twenty four coal companies for Lever Act violations. Named defendants include Hibbler Barnes, Federal, Carey, Riddle, Chattanooga Iron and Coal Corporation, Chattanooga Coal Company, and United States Fuel Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Federal
Hibbler Barnes
The
Carey
Riddle
Chattanooga Iron and Coal Corporation
Chattanooga Coal Company
United States Fuel Corporation
American Note to Parliament Promised Promptest Consideration
London notes that in the house of commons the government vows to present to parliament with haste the American note on oil and the British reply. The pledge follows the exchange of communications between Washington and London.
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London
House of Commons
Constantine Prepares to Return to Athens for Proclaimed Entry
From Lucerne, word spreads that Former King Constantine is ready to depart for Athens. His household can pack in two hours, with many servants and a stable master already en route to organize the royal procession. A cipher code links Athens to Lucerne as the plebiscite outcome could prompt an immediate move by Tuesday or Wednesday next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lucerne
Constantine
Athens
London
Public buying power restrains market as prices await stability
The Fourth Federal Reserve Bank reports the public will not enter the market except for essentials until prices appear reasonably stable. Production constraints have eased but a psychological reluctance to buy persists, with labor sharing the needed re adjustment alongside manufacturers and retailers. Credit demand shows slight easing, yet money rates stay unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Monthly Business Review
Fourth Federal Reserve Bank
Arrest in Peirce murder linked to Philadelphian Moss
Philadelphia report says J A Moss arrested in Pittsburg confessed presence at Henry T Peirce murder in Philadelphia but claimed no direct killing. Police tie Moss to four man trip to Wheeling with Treadway and Marie Phillips. further developments expected in Wheeling and Philadelphia investigations.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburg
J. A. Moss
Henry T. Peirce
Moss
Scanlon
Detective Bureau
Jack
Peter D. Treadway
Marie Phillips
Treadway
Ross A. Rogers
City Hall
Rogers
Clyde Edenburn
Peirce
Duquesne Way
Edeburn
Peter D. Headway
Williams
Central Station
Wiliams
Wheeling
Peirces
Pittsas
Steubenville
Oss
Myself
Market Street
Boots
Camden
N. J
Walnut Street
Baltimore
Penn Avenue
New Hope
Howe Scale Company
W. Va
J. H. Kelley
Jack” Moss
Amelia Beck
Alf Smith
Socialist to Demand Recognition of Soviets
Chicago reports a resolution calling for immediate peace with Russia and recognition of the soviet regime. Meyer London, NY Socialist congressman, plans to introduce the measure in Congress next month. London to confer with the Socialist national committee December 4, 6 and 6 to map his program. He also backs immediate peace with Germany and repeal of wartime laws, general amnesty for prisoners, and freedom for Eugene V. Debs and Victor L. Berger.
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Chicago
Russia
Congress
Meyer London
New York
Socialist Party
London
Germany
Eugene V. Debs
Atlanta
Victor L. Berger
Railroads Claim Large Sum in Mandamus Case
Grand Trunk Western Railway seeks a mandamus against the secretary of the treasury to force payment of 500000 under a guaranteed provision of the transportation act. About 400 million dollars claimed by railroads is tied to the action in the District of Columbia supreme court with a return set for December 7.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
District of Columbia
Association of Railway Executives
Comptroller of the Treasury
Interstate Commerce Commission
Treasury Department
Grand Trunk Western Railway Company
Detroit, Grand Haven and Milwaukee Railroad
Houston
Treasury
Comptroller
Charleston Man Killed in Accidental Shooting Near Gallipolis
A. M. Cartt of Charleston West Virginia was killed when his gun discharged accidentally while he was climbing a hill near Gallipolis Ohio. The incident occurred today and the victim was identified by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Columbus
Ohio
A. M. Cartt
W. Va
Gallipolis
Shipping board graft charges surface in New York hearing
Testimony before the Walsh committee claimed ten percent of seven million dollars in south Atlantic repair bills were graft. Witness Charles Banzahl cited lack of inspections, inflated material and labor costs, and unnecessary repairs. Former officers R. W. Bolling Lester Sisler and Alonzo Tweedale were expected to appear with Bolling preparing a statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Shipping Board
South Atlantic
Walsh Congressional Committee
Charles Banzahf
Shi
Banzahl
Hamburg
New Rochelle
Baltic Steamship Corporation
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Bads Johnson
Johnson
George D. Watt
Watt
R. W. Bolling
Lester Sisler
Alonzo Tweedale
The
Bolling
Doughty arraigned in Toronto on bond theft conspiracy
John Doughty former secretary to Ambrose J Small Toronto magnate was charged with conspiring to kidnap Small and stealing 105000 dollars worth of Small’s victory bonds. He disclosed the hiding place to police upon arrival from Oregon.
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Bonds
Toronto
Ont
John Doughty
Ambrose J. Small
Small
Victory
Oregon
Cooperation Promised With Novice Operators Conference
Philadelphia novelty operators and practice committee members met the department today to pledge complete cooperation with the committee’s work. Representatives of the producers attended and tendered support during the conference.
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Philadelphia
Department of
Banks discuss large loan to Cuban sugar interests
New York banks are understood to offer a loan of about 50 million dollars to Cuban cane sugar interests and other legitimate enterprises, to be secured only by Cuban government securities.
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New York
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H. G. Young
Secretary of State
Wingo County
Col. Hall
Court House
Federal Reserve Bank
Peter Treadway
Auto
Soviets
Auditor Shipping Board
Colby
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