Lewis Quits Wage Battle Amid European Labor Confab
United Mine Workers president Lewis leaves for Inelunapolla headquarters, appointing Philip Murray as acting head. He cites urgent matters and cites no appeal for joint action with English miners. Murray disputes Pittsburgh chamber of commerce actions and blames overdeveloped coal industry and Pittsburgh Coal Company for western Pennsylvania conditions. He accuses Pittsburgh Coal of seeking to replace union agreements and links nonunion production to attacks on UMWA.
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United Mine/ Workers
Atlantic
Indianapolis
Phil Murray
Joan LeLewis
United Bling Workers of America
Inelunapolla
Philip Murray
Lewin
Oliver
Lapatches
Pittsburgh
Murray
A. V. Snell
Chamber
Pennsylvania
Pittaburgh
Pittaburgh Coal Company
Jacksonville
Pittsburgh Coal Companys
Total
Weaters Pennsylvania
Yonan
United States
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Cox
United New Workers of America
Grain merger to continue despite stock plan changes
Chicago reports Graiin Marketing Company directors announce continued efforts to merge four former rivals into a $26 million cooperative venture. Vendors to reclaim properties, option for a year to allow purchase, a July 28 contract deadline passed with unmet $4 million payment. Cooperatives seek capital from farmers to finalize grain marketing plan.
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Farmers’ Cooperative Venture
Chicago
Graiin Marketing Company
Grain Market Ink Company
Co-Borative
Gray Silver
Secretary of Mark Twain in County Home Ill Med
An impoverished patient at St Marys hospital was revealed as the secretary of Mark Twain in his last years. Miss Mery Lo ne, daughter of Maguak and Scotch parents, dictated much of his autobiography. The piece notes an advertisement for a tenog rapher among applicants.
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Orange
St. Mary's Hoapital
Mark Twain
Omate
Mery Lone
Pinegrove Bank Closes Doors
Long article notes Pinegrove Bank shuts temporarily amid state banking department action. H. A. Abbott and W. S. Seal depart Charleston for Pinegrove to assume charge, with no comment on losses. Bank capital listed at 25,000 dollars. loans about 100,000 and deposits around 2,000.
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Rolliffe
Pinegrove
Bank of
Wheeling Register
Fetala
Atate
Te Hquidare
Frosen Saapta
Solitte
Obiutlana
State Banking Department
Bank Ix
Savinia
Affelra
Bank of Finegrave
Ingram Myers
New Martinsville
Wetxel County
First county to enforce new midwifery law
Braxton County takes the lead as the first to enforce a newly enacted midwifery statute aimed at stopping untrained births. Marion county health nurse Misas Nelile Nash reports a survey of practicing midwives, with Fairmont staff overseeing the state health survey and Dr. Jean Dilllin directing the effort from Charleston.
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Marion County
Braxton
Sutton
Misas Nelile
Nash
Marion
Jean Dilinn
Charleston
State Department of Health
City Plans Ramp at C and C Station
City council plans construction of a ramp at the Chesapeake and Ohio railway station and to widen the Ferry branch underground crossing to relieve congested traffic. Mayor Wertz announced after last night’s meeting that apportioning costs between city and railway has not yet been settled under the new charter.
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Eecnon
Chesapeake and Ohio
W. W. Werte
Wertz
Thane Tt
Lt Cornea
Uranch
Raihay Station
Charleston
King Invites Mussolini to San Rossortea Party
A garbled notice states King invites Mussolini to a San Rosanne party at an unnamed venue. The invitation is rumored to have been sent without formal credentials or a clear date, leaving readers unsure of the event’s exact nature.
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King
Mussolini
San Rossortys
Yanks to Buy Several Men for Next Season
New York reports confirm plans to spend about 250000 to acquire five players from the Pacific Coast League for the next season. Prospects include Hat Rhyme and Pavl Waner from San Francisco, Tony Ta aurre from Salt Lake City, and Mervyn Sacramen to as catcher. Giants also seek new materiel with Shen valued at 50000 and a possible 20690 offer from Detroit.
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New York
Hat Rhyme
Pavl Waner
San Franciseo
Tony Taaurre
Salt Lake City
Jn Warner
Mervyn S
Edward €. Rarcow
Zoe the Yanks
Ayers
Shen
Luxerre
Giants
Ates
B. Lange
Consevent
Wien
Bacranerto
Detralé
Sacramento
Gritin
San Francisco
Clas
Coolidge Backs Kellogg Plan On China Policy
President Coolidge supports Kellogg’s plan to handle China as secretary Kellogg returns from leave to confer in Peking on safeguarding nationals. The policy aims to honor Washington arms conference commitments, including a commission to study territorial rights and tariff adjustments, amid China’s unsettled renditions.
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Washington
Kellogg
Hia
Sulin
Peking
Protocnl
China
Varias
Wreshington
Dogs chained at Clarksburg incident report
Clarksburg July 7 health officials issued an order to chain dogs after a fever outbreak and a property disturbance in Sardis district. A. Selby led the action under authority to prevent further spread.
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Sharksburg
Selby
Dored Wil
Sardin
Winding Gulf Operators Have Banner Year Ahead
Beckley reports 1985 to be a banner year for Winding Gulf coal, with forecast production at least 46 million tons. May 1985 outpaced May 1934 by about 750,000 tons, totaling 14,898,000 smokeless coal in 412 districts. Railroads show Chesapeake and Ohio leading shipments, followed by Norfolk and Western and Virginia Railway.
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Beckley
Winding Gulf Operators Association
West Virginia
Pocahantan
New River
Bay
Atay
Gulf
Chesapeake and Hin
Nortolly
Democrats Set to Take Power at Washington
Democratic leaders promise national attention as they plan to expand influence in Congress. Oldfield heads organization meetings in several cities and outlines efforts to mobilize Democratic voters in key districts across the nation.
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Washington
Ted
Irepresentatins
Old Tel
ApkatieAg
Aden
Atsdeum
Taha
Oldfield
Omaha
Nebengkay
Denver
Dempcrnin
Ron
Dhe Distratts
Dan Cleving
Wat
Tun
Congress
Industrial Head for Girls Named
Miss Jennie Sutlon, superintendent of the Industrial School for Girls, announced Miss Maxine Crane of Terra Alta has been appointed probation officer for the state. Crane, a West Virginia University graduate, will begin in August to study home conditions of girls committed to the local home and follow up after release.
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Maxine Crane
Terra Alta
West Virginia
Salem
Jennie Sut- Lon
Industrial School For Girls
Probition Wiiner
Ge Oval Sedoo
Ais | Crane
West Wirwidia University
Sutcon
Una
Koo
Mies Rane
Mina Hulton
Phat Kedure
Yiel
Federal plan to curb high power beer to begin soon
Washington July 13 federal government preparing a campaign to stop high power beer with new regulations to require federal permits for plant operation and strict surveillance. Provisions call for swift court action against violators and rapid reporting, signaling coordination between Treasury and Justice departments in enforcing the beer ban.
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Washington
Jnnnch & Pew
United States
Progran
Rvury
Ani
Aueh
Treaeury
Justicy
Doles
Treasury
Activitieg
Governor in dispute over extravagant conduct in Crabbes case
Political rivals accuse Governor of extravagance as tensions rise over attorney general interactions and executive actions. The governor declines comment on charges while returning to his Philadelphia home and planning next steps amid ongoing correspondence.
Coaches Join Mountaineers to Staff West Virginia Team
Morgantown reports Stanebury director of athletics Wwiday chat intestatant guided Raye to assist head coach Errett Hodgers at West Virginia University this fall. Gus Ekberg joins as backs coach while Russell Meredith, captain of the 1922 unbeaten eleven, will contribute. Dr W C G Spears recently signed to coach football and join the Minnesota teaching staff. Additional assistant coaches at West Virginia are expected from Avon and Stansbury.
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Morgantawn
Luis
Stanebury
Athieties
Wwiday Chat Intestatant
Raye Wen
Errett Hodgers
West Wirginia University
Gus Ekberg
Mien
Russell Meredith
Haenten
Rodgers Sheeseds
W. C G. Spears
Coolidge Takes On Old Routine
President Coolidge resumes daily duties after a weekend conference and foreign affairs sales turmoil. He received callers at the White House and announced a minor cabinet reshuffle appointing Ioya WR Morrison of Wire Sinia to succeed W. Monell, whose resignation came amid a financial corporation issue.
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Coulida
Ioya
Brokerage Firm Seeks Reinstatement After Suspension
New York firm and associates sought reinstatement after a July 94 suspension for failure to meet obligations. A hearing is set for July 20 with legal counsel Deena Ty Ment for the New York receiver Winona. Rumors of a possible discharge of revolver noted but details unclear.
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New York
Henny
Onativia and Company
Stok, Grain and Sutton Brokers
Yorke
Resempion
Deena Ty. Ment
Winona
Julse
Tuderst
Spring Street Bridge Bond Or Tax Levy Debate Prepares Vote
City council approves bridge plan with a bond election option while flagging a tax levy alternative. Mayor Wertz denounces the taxpayers federation as obstructive. August 11 is set to decide whether Spring Street bridge funding comes from a 5000 bond issue or a near term levy, with election officials to be named for the bond vote.
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Chidlextown
Spring Street Bridge
Tle
Spring Street Inn
Counell
Bridace
Awever
Eguness
John PB. Floyd
Citizen's Taxpayers’ Federation
Rape Taxpayers’ League
Wertz
Taxpayers” Federation
Oite
Federation
Tha- Torsenunell
Ailronnelinien
John S. Dana
C. F. Meadows
Put
L. Fr. Wines
Mayer Werte
Taxpayers’ League
Corncil
Wloyd
Floyd
C. 0
Blowers
Harold Mathews
Woundl
H. L. Wehrle
Issua
Bpring Street Bridge
Tillabharty
Remblean
David Firnchey
Ax Ra
Mrs John Noyes Dies Suddenly
Mrs John Noyes dies suddenly this morning at Hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage. She passed from home at 20 Brooke Street, was married to John Noyes, and was survived by her husband.
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John Noyes
Dad
Brooke Tree
Blimp Leaves for Norfolk Amid Merger Talk
Northwestern Virginia notes report a planned merger affecting airship Shenandoah with West Virginia operations. Newport News and Fairmont officials say the dirigible will travel to Norfolk as talks continue. United Mine Workers in northern West Virginia mobilize field reps to address alleged labor contract abrogations by east operators.
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New York
West Virginia
Palrmont
Shenandoah
Votmern West Vingluta Caul Opera
Newport News
Laval
Pel
Fairmont
United Mine Workers
Duta
United States Department of
Inbor
Thineld
Baltimore
Thi
Fate of Ape Trial Depends on Judge May Stop Case
News from American Palis notes the fate of the Scopes era ape trial hinges on judge Raulston as he weighs whether to quash the indictment against the 24-year-old teacher. The day features heated arguments by Clarence Darrow for the defense and Attorney General Stewart for the state, shaping the case's potential end.
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America
Maturst
Federal Oil Conservation Board
Work
United States
hAmerica
Raulston
Chambers
Dayton, Tenn
John T. Raulston
John Thomas Scopes
Tennessee
Wencude
Clarence Darrow
Stewart
Blewart
Berty
Darrow
Wake held on Kanawha bridge bond measure failure
A Kanawha county court held a wake for the 1,750,000 bridge bond showing the bond election from last Tuesday was dead. The vote on leaving 200,000 in bonds for road work near Wilnon Rufner Magazine Sugar Creek Viandler Woodward failed by a wide margin.
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Kanawha
Roscos Mewlion
Bonda
Wilnon
Ruftner
Magazine
Sugar Creek
Viandler
Woodward
Prayer in Trial May Be Issue in Dayton Court
In Dayton on July 13 the routine opening prayer in the Scopes trial faced challenge as Clarence Darrow protested informally to Judge Raulston. The judge stated he would not change the custom of daily prayers, leaving the final decision to the court and its responsibility. A Methodist minister delivered the customary prayer in prior sessions.
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Dayton
Tenay
Clarence Darrow
John R. Raulston
Raulston
Darrow
Queen Elizabeths Press Taste Sparks Scandal in Paper Line
The Gazette grew its circulation by a new subscription tactic yesterday, stirring claims of a royal fraud scheme. A purported Queen Marie of Ruohenia feature ran, prompting warnings that a “queen's mate” gimmick could dupe Charleston merchants and deceive local customers.
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Marie
Ruohenia
Charleston
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