Three reported dead in Mingo County warfare
Three men are reported killed in a fierce battle at McCarr while miners are surrounded near Gates in Williamson county. State troopers dispatched to the scene report intensifying fire as women and children hide in cellars.
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Mingo County
New Howard Company
Gates
Matewan
Sprige
Sey Mile
Rawt
W. Wats McCarr
Williamson Coat
Dan Whitt
Richard Beverly
United One Workers
Amercan
Kentucky
Big Cin
President Phelps of Wallingford Dead in Connecticut
Lewis M. Phelps, president of the Wallingford Trust Company, died at his home in Wallingford Conn. at age 79. A Northampton Mass native, he served in the General Assembly and as deputy judge and judge of the Dboraveh court, was a Civil War veteran, and belonged to several fraternal organizations. He leaves a widow.
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Wallingford, Conn
Lewis M. Phelps
Wallingford Trust Company
Northampton
Mass
General Assembly
Arbiters Named to Review Bridgeport City Bills
Francis J. Brennan and Richard T Neithercut named among three arbiters to judge Bridgeport Cone Gn company bills totaling 50400 for last year’s work. Neithercut selected by Kansas Waasecux injune to review city payments. Brennan by Bridgeport Competition company. Conference not yet held. Judge Bankes to set terms for injunctive actions as to city appropriation.
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Richard T Neithercut
Bridgeport Brass Company
Laml
Jane
Wan
Jackson Store Company
Bridgeport Cone Gn Company
Neithtreut
Kancys Waasecux
Brennan
Sridgeport Compéetion Company
Reitherruc
Bankes
Marion
Granite worker found dead near Niantic by river
The body of Jeremiah Craig, a millstone granite quarry worker, was found on the Niantic river shore six weeks after he disappeared while walking to Niantic with fellow worker John Morrison. Morrison reported they separated near the river during the walk over the railroad bridge.
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Jeremiah Craig
Niantic River
Niantic
John Morrison
Lnev
Craig
Morrison
Four Enlisted Men Killed as Gunpowder Explodes at Fort Sill
Four enlisted men of the Seventh Ordnance depot detachment at Fort Sill Oklahoma were killed when 500 pounds of condemned gunpowder exploded prematurely late today. The blast blew the men to pieces and search continued into darkness for body fragments.
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Ft. Sill
Okla
Lawton
Seventh Ordnance Depot
Teagle Favored for Head of Ship Board by Belief in Washington
Washington reports President Harding delays naming a Shipping Board head to secure the largest possible man for the post. Most sources favor William Teagle of Standard Oil over James Farrell of U.S. Steel, citing potential conflicts with security holdings and the need to sell them. Some observers think Teagle would be the better choice, though Farrell is considered.
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Washington
Hardins
Harding
James Farrell
United States Steel Corporation
William Teagle
Standard Oil Company
Hardine Ever Sinde
Florida
Shipping Board
Teaute
Farrell
Roche gets life term for murder of A V Donahue
Joseph Rodin of Danbury observed the murder case in Superior Court as Roche received a life term for second degree murder in the killing of Arthur Donahue on a New York highway near Newtown. Kranz got a five year sentence with two years minimum for accomplice role following a plea deal that shifted Roche from murder to manslaughter. Roche showed visible distress in court as the verdict was delivered and the judge’s sentence pronounced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Rodin
Danbury
William M. Matthie
Criminal Superior Court
Arthur ¥. Donahue
New York
Newtown
Wate
Cumaungs
Roche
Strong
Larcourt Roche
Arthur B O'Keels
New Haven
Thomas C. Coughlin
Kranz
Spain Consul Threatened by Bridgeport Note
Consul-General Berea of Spain, based in New York, received a threatening letter mailed from Bridgeport signed Tabre. The note accuses him of stealing about 100,000 pesetas sent by Spain to aid destitute Spaniards. Attorney Konter said the threat is unfounded and records show spending on behalf of Spanish refugees. DOJ officials are examining the letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alejandro Berea
Spain
West Fourteenth
Silmet
New York
Bridgeport
Tabre
F. D
Konter
Berea
Kabler
Consut
Snain
Department of Justice
Missing Danbury Widow Found in New London
The disappearance of Mrs. Florence W. Burr, a Danbury widow, began April 21 and was resolved when nephew Arthur Knapp received a letter dated in New London stating she left Danbury to seek rheumatic treatment. Police and private detectives had circulated alarms and pursued leads across western New York.
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Danbury
Cornu
Plorence W. Burr
Arthur Kiapp
Burr
New Lonndon
Sail
New London
Connection
New York
Brerley Encounters Fifth Ad Spanning the World
Poet Berton Braley notes his heart jump after spotting a wide fifth advertisement in the paper. Read his verse on the Editorial Page and follow his journey across the seven seas as the ad expands beyond borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berton Braley
Seven Seas
Pershing Relieved March as Chief of Staff July First
Washington May 13 General Pershing to become chief of the general staff and head of the army July 1 Weeks announced. He will relieve Major General Peyton C March and will head the wart staff of the army with James F Harbord as chief of staff in war headquarters.
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Harding
Washington
West Virginia
Kentucky
War Department
Fifth Corps
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
Pershing
March
Wiel
Weeks
United States Army
France
Peyton C. March
Au US
Mio
Genent
Prince Maine
James F
Boyish prank sparks deadly railroad avenue melee
A lighted cigarette prank led to a serious injury and a brawl among families on Railroad Avenue. One man collapsed with a fractured skull after a fight while another man was held on assault with intent to kill. Police and hospital crews contained the disturbance as officers detained a suspect in heavy bail.
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Railroad Ave
St. Vincent’ Hospital
Alex Mixeje
Anil
Melis Dujuniski
Abroad
Oehork Lust
Ald
KW Lafowi
Dujuhiski
Aon Bay
von Jujuniaki
Wujuniski
Mowejewsi
Unclear phrase prompts question about jail for Untermyer
A garbled OCR fragment questions whether a figure named Untermyer can be jailed, mentioning New York and political intrigue. The text appears corrupted with distorted names and stray terms, offering no coherent event or clear entities beyond Untermyer and political context.
College athletic head urges new Olympic League formation
Brigadier Palmer T. Pierce president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association announced initial steps to convene conference representatives to consider forming an Olympic association representing major intercollegiate sports. The move follows criticism of how American affairs were managed since Antwerp and signals the NCAA may withdraw from the broader reorganization drive to pursue its own aims.
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New York
Vieheral Palmer T. Pierce
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Ound Nubig Welfare
Raninona
American Olympic Committee
Guaisvas T. Kirby
Moerlein Olympic Pariemation
Antwerp
Sperk Groupe
United
Kirby
Gentral Pierce
United States
American Olympic Association
Lloyd George backs Berlin in Silesia coup plea for fair play
In the House of Commons Premier Lloyd George denounces Polish seizure of Upper Silesia as defying Versailles. He urges Allies to demand treaty respect, warn of changing balance of power, and says Britain must uphold alliance while questioning Polish loyalty and German disarmament. He adds Britain, France, Italy bore wartime losses.
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Lloyd-George
Berlin
Silesia
Great Britain
House of Commons
London
Associated Press
Adalbert Morianty
Upper Silesia
Lloyde George
Germany
Gero Mansould
Great Briain
Poland
Llord-George
Europe
Italy
France
Premage
Britain Rejects Immediate Troop Send to Upper Silesia
England replies to Germany’s request by stating British troops cannot be sent now to Upper Silesia due to internal and political factors. It acknowledges the justice of German demands to restore order and reestablish inter allied control, while signaling no definite refusal to comply later.
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England
Kari
von Wiegand
Berl
Upper Silesia
Germany
Tingland
Inter-Allivit
City Aid Only Solution for Unemployment
City officials weigh unemployment relief as Chamber of Commerce backs using contingent funds. Secretary Price defends stance, cites bond issues and injunctions affecting charity funds, while Mayor and business leaders press for six month relief plan amid local budget strains.
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Commerce Chamber
Mass Meeting
Wilson
Price
Church of Commerce and Iber
Tayawa
Wson
Chamber of Commerse
Union
Sumuel Sterntany
Bedgehart
John M. J. Miner
Tiamar
Dennis
Chamber of Commeren
Chamber of Commerce
Wild Mooney
Arcone
Charities Department
Che Don
Chamber of Cénmeares
Meaney
Clie Lees
Deficit fears rise over private control of railroads
Washington May 1 An investigation into railroad finances shows rising fears that private control may erode as deficits threaten government ownership. Cummins cites government liability totals of about 1.206 billion, with railroads facing potential losses near 2.5 billion. Analysts warn continued deficits could pressure state control unless revenues rise or costs fall.
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Washington
Ruthinul
Cong
Aniter Cummins
Cummins
Tyrattsehnitt
Raikastih Fish Board
Britain Favors Cancellation of German Penalties
May 18 report notes Britain shifting toward canceling allied penalties and Ruhr occupation terms as Germany shows acceptance. The piece cites Associated views on proceeding with allied measures and the potential easing of penalties in light of German reactions.
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Britain
Ruhr
Germany
Great Britain
Weather Forecast for Southeast New England
Partly cloudy Saturday with morning shawl and Sunday fair. high Atlantic pressure brings general rain off the coast, cooler Sunday into the middle Atlantic and New England. Observations across New Haven Boston Atlanta Nantucket and other stations show cloudy to cloudy skies with variable winds and cooler readings.
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New England
Shawera
Amacador
Atlantic
Atlantia
Avanti Coast
Missippi
Middle Atlantic
New Haven
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Richard T. Neithercut
Francis J. Brennan
Bridgeport Construction Company
Teagle
Ship Board
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A.V. Donarue
Danoury
Defendant
Braley
THE
Bridgeport Telegram
Warry S. Bar
R.G. Alexander
A. E
Harbord
William
Herbard
Conair
John J. Pershing
Ie Hisseerie Winavi
Untermyer
College Athletic
Pierce
Olympic Committee
Lloyd George
R.R
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Treasury
Ware
Atlanta
Ginndy
Atlan
Ain Brock Island
Boston
Ea Cloway
Haag
Detroit
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