Mines Burned and Strikes Rise in West Virginia Field
May 18 report from New York and Fairmont detail violent strike activity. The Paiied Mine Workers of America organize in northern West Virginia with Governor Howard M. Norie referenced. A Panama mine bunk house was damaged by a bomb, electric lamps lit the scene, and bloodhounds traced footprints, with no arrests. Open shop operations resume across Marshall County mines, and pickets charged with intimidation are released on bond as a new union forms at Bethlehem’s Shineston mine, signed by John W. Wyatt.
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Prenay
SMW
York
Xancanice
Citsiberties
West Virginia
Ameries
Govenor
Howard M. Nore
Weal Virginian
Ernien
McAllatee Cotem
New York
Raan
Associated Press
Maundsville
Panama Filne
Ben Franklin Coal Company
Darin E. Quaid
Panama
Tata
Clobning
Farr
Mineral State Coal Company
Fairmont
Charlies
Dakota
Bethieberm Mines Corporation
Bend
Grant Town
Vharee Unis
W. S. Meredith
Walter S. Haggerty
United Mine Workers of America
M. W. Ogden
Mountaineer Coal Mineral Association
Aa Worporallu
Beotr No
Bethlehem Coal Company
Shinnston
Larat Union No
Shinuston
International United Mine Workers
Association of Miners
John W. Wyatt
Bass Lake Drought Wipes Out Wide Area
Linn May 18 officials report Bass Lake covering about 500 acres and three miles wide is draining rapidly. Foresters cannot confirm water sources and consider an old sluiceway may have given way connecting to Low Lake. Mining operations claim no underground water impacts in the district. The lake, once popular for bass and pickerel fishing, is nearly empty.
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Elt
Linn
United States
Wenres
Low Lake
Tow
Nike
Tax on Natural Gas Production Proposed by Schenk
Albert M. Schenk of the Wheeling Packer argues that a gross sales tax on natural gas production would secure additional revenue. He contends the tax is inequitable and improper in principle, urging consideration of alternate taxation methods.
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Albert M. Schenk
Wheeling Packer
Clyde H. Fast
Packer
Wheeling
Senate
Hilo
M Creery Dies At Hinton Home Confirms Confederate Veteran
Confederate veteran and prominent West Virginia business figure McCreery dies at his Hinton home after a long illness. Born January 1, 1845 in Union Monroe County, he enlisted at 15, helped build postwar state, and influenced Democratic politics while never holding office.
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Hinton
W.va
Es McCreets
Meteor
Puwlness
Mr. McCreery
West Virginia
McCreery
William McCreery
Mary Frances Metreery
Monré County
Union
Monroeounty
Virginia
Fincastle
School Board Election Today Narrowed to Three Seats
Charleston independent ward election moves forward with three board of education seats to be filled. Ten candidates listed. one Democrat withdrawal reduces field to four, with two Republican and two Democratic contenders advancing after Wednesday pre-nomination.Polling places cover Lincoln School and multiple ward precincts, with voting extending across wards to determine the trio on the board.
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Aunrisa
Board of Education of
Tara
Mra
Lou
Crandi
Board of Education
Wilbur St. Louis
Mra Suj- Meas
A. Spencer
Willig
Tune Bo Heh
WareaWha Oriver
Patrick Street
Tha Sorparaning
Mork
Wahawha Pleep
Patrick Etrert
Lincoln School
Wari
Konawhal
Ant Park Avenue
Missouri Senator Selden Pipenver Dies in Missouri
A dispatch from Jefferson City reports the death of United States Senator Selden Pipenver of Missouri. Funerals plans are set with services to be held in St. Louis, and Governor Baker and other officials comment on the event. The body will be transported for memorial services with honorary pallbearers and family present.
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Kansas Cuty
Kannan
Washington
Seldon Pipenver
Missouri
St. Leonla
Bryan Attacks Evolution Teaching Sparks Mixed Hoo-ha
In Brooklyn a public attack on evolution teaching drew a protest led by Rev. James Williamson. Bryan declared the fight against evolution open, insisting victories for religious beliefs and noting support from followers amid heated exchanges with congregants.
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Bryan
Waa Jenninga Hryay
Mr. Green
Marshall College land purchase urged for new dormitory and classrooms
Marshall College officials and students urged immediate land acquisition for a new dormitory and classroom hall as part of a broader push to finance physical education facilities. The plea came during a legislative committee hearing in Morgantown with advocates warning that delaying purchase risks higher costs and cramped facilities.
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Marshall Mollere
Thia
Shawhkery
Maratiall College
University At
Morgantown
Hte
Anita Mie Prapa
Albert M. Meherk
Wheeling Packer
Mr. Shankey
Athens
Fendras
Chosen Director of Immigration Named in Turbulent Shuffle
Enele Sam has a new doorkeeper Harry FH. Jiull, former town SONETESAMIAN, is named to oversee immigration. The move follows a broader government reshuffle with WW. Husband appointed as assistant secretary of labor, signaling a political shift.
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Enele Sam
Harry FH. Jiull
Sonetesamian
Ome
Labor
Nitro rail deal is consummated in New York Central move
The New York Central Railroad announced the purchase of land and yards at Nitro near Mobson, factoring 180 acres for trackage and storage. The deal, valued at 77500, includes plans to relocate or consolidate shops and yards, with significant postwar industrial growth anticipated for Nitro and surrounding areas.
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New York Central
Aearken
EL Mitre
New York Central Tailroad
Vanette
Charleston Industrial Corporation
Furmer
Aiua
New York
Mobson
Cub Pirasint
Nitra
Banawhe River
Chesapeake
Lewis
Thins
Howe
Ina
Rattradd
Niero
Phiptoenia
New York Cental
Hoeldimory
Ohl
Chesapeake and Ohio
Sovettituone
Lara Business
Daylight Plan Debate Divides City Leaders
Rhode Island grand jury indictments target non residents amid talk of daylight savings style reform. Officials debate a two year plan to hold a twilight court plan and extend daylight recreation to boost workers and employers.
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Wertz
Three Jurors Accepted For Shepherd Trial In Chicago
The opening of William Darling Shepherd’s murder trial in Chicago featured tentative juror selections as both sides seek capable jurors able to understand medical testimony. The defense and state aim for above average intelligence while opposing the death penalty in a case involving a typhoid weapon plot and a $1.5 million estate.
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Chicago
William Darling Shepherd
Millionaire Ward
William Nelson McClintank
Shepherd
Andiety
Vendremen
J. O. Pidimen
Evince
Fital Renalta
Fatman
Guith Shepherd
Filman
Venireman
Stephen Shuben
Muchiler
Weeks May Stand Operation Report From Weon
May 18 report from Weon says Secretary Weeks convalescing at home after thrombosis attack since April. Gall bladder trouble complicates recovery, doctors consider possible jaw operation if pain and suffering persist, while he rests in bed and a stenographer handles private correspondence.
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Kress
Weon
Apel
Week
Ecole
Tove O
Explosion at Control Theatre Stuns City Officials
Authorities race to trace origin of blast that wrecked the Control Theatre on Summers Street and damaged downtown windows. Police Chief John Britton and State Fire Marshal C L Fopping lead a wide search, while a $2000 reward offered by owner Charlie Midelburg attracts volunteers and tips from the public.
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Lata Jast Mht
Scoren
Volunteere
Charlies A. Midelburg
Wink Theater
John Britton
C. L. Fopping
FR. M. Lamble
State Department of Mines
Vesterday
Charichton
Ome Cers
Min
Ford to Enter Wall Street with Guardian Trust tie
The Guardian Trust of Detroit becomes New York investment arm with Adsel Ford as director. Ernest Anzeter of Ford Motor Co is named director, signaling Ford family backing and potential public offerings for Ford enterprises on Wall Street. Investor interest grows as Ford expands into rail, ships, and aviation.
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Associated Press
New York
Henry Ford
Wall Street
Guardian Almolt Company
Guardian Trust Company of
Detroit
Adsel Ford
Ford
Ernest Anzeter
Ford Motor Vam Puy
Guardian Detroit Company
Ford Missions
Keane, Hieble and Company, Incorporated
Ford Motor Company
Ford Enterprises
Ford Motor Company i Puble
Tvance
Pord Enterprises
Mellon Declares Rum Row Blockade Cripples Bootleggers
Secretary Mellon says the New York rum row blockade shows efficiency in stopping rum running and will reduce supply. Private reports indicate most bootleggers stay away due to landing difficulties. plan to starve them from the coast may drive off persistent skippers. Navy observers report dwindling boats and a cautious coast guard effort after a four day inspection cruise.
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Canal Guard
New York
Mellon
Attore Hauer
Antion
Canaign
Rum Row
Mleit Carson
Omyyr Polnte
Seasury
United States ‘Coast Guard
Ieee Coday
Contander Stephen
Aie
Ulder
Ell
Coast Guard
Yeantile
Atlantic
Narragansett
Ft. S
N. J
Tren
France to Survey War Debts and Credits
Paris May 18 pending pretime talks outline plans to determine France’s war debts owed by allies and the terms of contracts including interest rates. Also to tally credits owed to France by allies and the conditions under which obligations arise. Washington May 18 Mellon to receive a proposal from Enthonty on funding that nation’s debt to the United States. Geneva May 18 arms conference votes to drop guns and ammunition from the convention with supervision on ships’ gear.
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France
Debe
Silex
Finn Washington
Mellon
Amerean, Git
Msthonia
Cal States
Pup
Enthonty
Sovernmenia
Geneva
Military Commission of Ther
H Vole
United States
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