Strikes Turn Violent at Matewan Mines in West Virginia
In Matewan near the Lick Fork Coal Company mine violent clashes erupted as about 660 armed strikers confronted guards. Superintendent Lambert and a guard were wounded, a guard fled, and strikers seized control of the pit mouth with over 1 000 shots fired. The court issued a sweeping injunction restricting striker actions at Matewan six mines, and arrests are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Williamstown
W. Va
Lick Fork Coal Company
Matewan
Hatfield
Lambert
Rucker
Jhis
Bance
Wndo
Mattie
Tey
Jackson
Boyd
Martin
Riley
Johnson
Samuel Artrip
Parkerg
Circuit’Court
Matewan Fields
United
Woman in Black Defense Aims to Clear Thatcher
Springfield trial of George W. Thatcher of Dayton for forging P. P. Mast notes worth about 3000000? The defense begins its case as eight proprosecution witnesses testified. the state rested. The mystery woman in black and estate details draw heavy interest as closing arguments approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Springfield
George W. Thatcher
Dayton
Common Pleas Court
P. P. Mastro
PF. P. Mast
New York
Thatcher
Mast
Mercer
Joseph Spahr
P. P. Mast & Co
Mosses
Andrews
California
Kansas
Georgia
Ervin
Wife Paints Her House Amid Striking Workmen
Mrs Anna Ryan in Trenton defies a three week painters strike by buying paint brushes and a ladder. She plans two coats inside and out and, with help, begins painting despite the stoppage. Her determined effort draws a watching crowd as she vows to finish regardless of resumed talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Anna Ryan
New Equine Disease Surfaces in New York
A new disease like the grip has appeared among horses in New York and is rapidly killing them. Leading veterinary surgeons discovered the illness and report that ten horses are currently suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Germany seeks higher indemnity from China in new claim
Berlin reports Germany officially seeks to raise its indemnity claim against China from 12 million to 14 million pounds. Germany says the initial sum excludes expenses incurred in China from May to July as part of the dispute settlement.
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Berlin
Germany
China
Jury Awards Large Damages in Pace vs Columbus Street
The jury in the case of Joseph Pace versus The Columbus Street Retired awarded the plaintiff a verdict of 100. The injury occurred when a car struck Pace, causing permanent injuries. The defense has sought a venue change as part of the ongoing proceedings.
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Commercial Tribune
C1 Ville
Joseph Pace
Columbus Street
Daylight strike threat at Dayton People's Street Railway
Dayton dispatch reports a union committee demanding reinstatement of three discharged workers and adherence to the May 20 agreement. General Manager Kerper refuses, warning workers can quit and be replaced. Cars on the white division were run from a barn with both union and nonunion participation. substitutes manned eight cars overnight while another action occurred on Wayne avenue line.
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Commercial Tribune
Dayton
Philip Webber
N. H. Taylor
James Hayes
People’s Street Railway Company
George B. Kerper
William Jones
Emmet Swindler
Ed Kinkead
Kerper
Pany
State Arbitration Committee
Compa
People’s Company
Wayne Avenue
The
Beautiful Girl Ends Life in Kentucky Tragedy
Miss Alice Urith Gibbs eighteen, daughter of Jerome Gibbs, was found dead at home in Frankfort after taking her own life. She had left with a young man Thursday afternoon and traveled toward Lexington, where she was located early today. Her father names Ben Willis, a Lexington drummer, as the man who accompanied her. Gibbs recently moved from Shelbyville and was a graduate of a local female academy.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Alice Urith Gibbs
Jerome Gibbs
Lex N
Mr. Gibbs
Lexington
Ben Willis
Science
Shelbyville
Gibbs
Birth Order and Season Shape Child Growth Across Ages
The article notes first-borns tend to be taller and heavier than later-borns, with considerable variation by social status. It cites a British study of 50 great men, a Swiss study of 10 000 children, and observes summer births often yield taller children due to warmer conditions and better feeding versus winter. It argues early life health impacts persist into later resistance and growth.
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England
Switzerland
California Summer Trip by Lana Limited
Dream of a summer journey to California with round trip fare of 50 dollars. The lana Limited offers a three day direct route through renowned scenery with return via an alternate path. Two other fast trains daily via Chicago and North Western Ry. Write W B Kniskern Chicago for itinerary and tour party details or contact ticket agents or 45 Vine St Cincinnati Ohio.
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California
Lana Limited
Chicago
North-Western
W. B. Kniskern
Vine St
Cincinnati
Ohio
Segas Sculptor Receives Marks on Memorial Work
Berlin report notes Segas the sculptor has received marks for his memorial work after a sharp article by Nord Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung. Prof. ob June 21.
Disappearance of Six Month Old William Gray
The six month old William Gray, son of Cora Gray of Burton, disappeared Monday. The mother heard him crawl out as he turned, neighbors noticed the absence, and authorities were notified as the county patrol began inquiries.
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Chardon, CO
William Gray
Cora Gray
Burton
R Be
Barker Guilty of Intent to Kill in Shooting
New Jersey man Thomas G. Barker was found guilty of shooting with intent to kill Rev. John Keller in Arlington. The unanimous verdict carries potential seven years in prison and a $2000 fine. Barker awaits sentencing and appeals.
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Barker
Keller
New York
Thomas G. Barker
Arlington
WN. J
John Keller
Keiler
Irwin
Supreme Court
Puerto Rican visitors praise Foraker in Cincinnati
Dr. Jose C Barbosa and Dr. Jose G Brioso of Puerto Rico thank Senator Foraker for restoring civil government and seek full U.S. citizenship for Puerto Rico. They praise his work, discuss island progress, and anticipate statehood with admiration for American rule.
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Cincinnati
Puerto Rico
United States
Oraker
Dr. Barbosa
Congress
Bar Poss
Brioso
Dr Barbosa
J. Barbosa
Senator Foraker
Murat Halstead
Foraker
Ohio
Union
Halstead
Puerto ‘Rico
Cleveland
Jose C. Barbosa
Jose G. Brioso
Detroit
St. Nicholas Hotel
Executive Council of
Senate
Senor Barbosa
Juetten
Senetor Foraker
Est
el Senors
The
J. T. Carew
J. R. Foraker
Miller
Charles EB. Prior
Jacob Bromwell
Fédraker
Barbosa
Briosa
En Park
Walnut Hills
Mt. Auburn
ChHftep
Iet
Island
Erto Rico
Howells Boom Starts in Stark County Politics
Stark County supports Anthony Howells for Lieutenant Governor with a boom effort led by his friends. The Ohio GOP faces a split in the Tenth District convention as Howard is favored for renomination. Prohibitionists plan a statewide student campaign with fifty college volunteers touring towns to preach prohibition.
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Columbus
Commercial Tribune
McKinley
Stark
Anthony Howells
Howells
Hoadly
State Senate
Stark County
General Assembly
Brice
Ohio
Iceland
Warwick
W. M. Thompson
Ballard Yates
Pickaway County
Tate
Howard
Frank I. Brown
Buckeye Republican Club
Henry P. Folsom
Folsom
National Intercollegiate Association
Pinney
Cleveland
Prohibition
National
Ginna ‘Stewart
Sensational Probe Into Drugged Rum Attack on Silas Fite
Franklin Ohio June 21 police probe into the injury of Silas Fite a farm hand after a southbound Southern Ohio Traction car struck him near John Kinder s farm. Authorities believe his pockets were robbed and he was drugged to hide evidence of the crime. Fite survived the injury and investigators seek who supplied the drugged whisky and enticed him to the scene amid heightened concern over local roadhouse hangers on along the traction line.
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Commercial Tribune
Franklin, O
Silas Fite
John Kinder
Arlington Roadhouse
Caldwell
Carpenter
Fite
Middletown
Dayton
Military resolution voted down by pressmen
Washington June 21 The International Printing Pressmen’s union convention rejected a resolution to urge members to refrain from joining military organizations. A report favoring the measure was voted down citing threats to individual independence. A separate motion on labelling relations with union labels was also rejected.
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Washington
du Tes
Union of American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
O'Connell
Machinists’ Union
Essmen
Cabinet Discusses Russia Petroleum Tariff Assessment
Washington June 21 Cabinet members focused on customs duties on Russian petroleum and products. Secretary Gage outlined the enforcement role and legislative history, with all members in accord and asking him to issue a full statement.
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Washington
Russia
Gage O
Secretor
Gage
Attorney General Opinion on County Duty in Exceptions Case
Columbus June 21 Attorney General Sheets issues opinion to Wyandot County Prosecuting Attorney Meek regarding whether the county commission must pay the bill of exception in a convicted person's case. Sheets aims to appeal to the highest court.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Sheets
Meek
Wyandot County
Persor
Highes
Sid
Measles Card Controversy Sparks City Health Action
In Hamilton Ohio an epidemic of measles with over 300 cases prompts the city Health Board to consider wholesale arrests for failing to report cases. Doctors fear removal of aristocratic names from patron lists as residents resist disease cards shown on front doors. The situation rapidly escalates.
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Commercial Tribune
Hamilton, O
City Health Department
City Board of Health
Ifey
Bradley Gets Four Years for Robbery
George Bradley, a known gambler and pickpocket, was sentenced to four years at hard labor in the Ohio Penitentiary for robbing Frank Scott at Backenstoe's saloon. Bradley claimed he won the money in a gambling game, while Scott testified the money was taken as he made change.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
George Bradley
Frank Scott
Backenstoe
Ohio Penitentiary
Scott
Bradley
Jury finds Wright R. Steeles not guilty in Indiana case
The jury in Knightstown Indiana returned a verdict of not guilty in the State against Wright R. Steeles. Steeles was indicted on bribery charges tied to alleged protection of a party named Green in ongoing cases. The charges stem from actions claimed by deputy C R Swain.
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Commercial Tribune
Knightstown
Ind
Wright R. Steeles
Steele
C. R. Swain
CIA
Green
Confer With Old Employers
Dayton reports committees from the molders and polishers conferred with officials of the N. C. R. Company on June 21. A settlement is believed in view, two unions will meet soon, plans will be laid before them. The factory runs smoothly with some workers placed to work each day though the strike remains ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Dayton
N. C. R. Company
Daytime Hold-Up Foiled At Springfield Saloon
A man entered A P Spiker’s West Main Street saloon at 12 80 pm and demanded cash while brandishing a revolver. Bartender Isenbaugh dodged the shot as proprietor Spiker fled to call police, the robber escaping before danger escalated.
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Springfield
A. P. Spiker
West Main Street
Isenbaugh
Spiker
Deffenbaugh
Cincinnati Negro Shot While Resisting Officer
Cincinnati police report Officer Philip Gonder arrested William Ellis, a local Black man, on grand larceny charges. Ellis allegedly jerked away as officers approached, prompting a gunfire exchange in which Ellis was wounded. The incident followed a tense pursuit in Springfield County.
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Commercial Tribune
Springfield
Cincinnati
Philip Gonder
William Ellis
Ellie
Lightning strikes mower injuring farmer near Bucyrus
In Bucyrus Ohio on June 21 F Leonhart was mowing hay when a lightning strike hit the mower engine. He was knocked from the machine and injured as the mower wrecked and the horses bolted.
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Commercial Tribune
Bucyrus
F. Leonhart
Judge Elam Fisher to hear Niles Tool injunction suit
Dayton Ohio June gend Judge Co W Dustin selects Judge Elam Fisher of Preble County to hear the injunction suit filed by Niles Tool Company against striking employees. Trial set for Hamilton next month.
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Commercial Tribune
Dayton
Co. W. Dustin
Elam Fisher
Preble County
Niles Tool Company
Hamilton
Crane Hurt in Dayton Bicycle Collision
Joe Crane of the N C R Company was struck by a streetcar while riding his bicycle in Dayton Ohio on June 21 and was badly hurt. Local reports describe the accident and injuries with limited detail.
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Joe Crane
Commercial Tribune
Dayton, O
J. H. Crane
N. C. R.company
Bs —Ee
Middleton Withdraws From Senatorial Race
Urbana Ohio June 21 Senator BE P Middleton announces he will not seek renomination for State Senator in the Eleventh district. He states the district would be better served by breaking the senatorial rotation rule and will ask Champaign delegates to vote for Madison County's nominee after Madison County united on a candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Urbana
P. Middleton
Madison County
Champaign
Richland County Republicans Push Foraker Reelection
Richland County Republicans held a June 21 convention in Mansfield selecting delegates to the State Convention and nominating a county ticket. Resolutions urged continued support for national and state platforms, endorsed Nash and the administrations, praised Foraker and Hanna, and pledged unconditional fealty to reelect Senator Foraker. Delegates listed include Kerr Skiles Coatle Huntapton Brown Wetler Clough Be yk Lake Beverstock. County ticket nominees: Raprepenin Bye Ira Paine Auditor W Lyonars Treasurer Grant Brown Sheriff A Pulver Recorder Martin Sharp Assistant? Charles Follin Marshal director B F Oberlin Coroner M
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Commercial Tribune
Mansfield
Richland County
Kerr
Gevernee Nash
Foraker
Hanna
Eew
Skiles
W. S. Kerr
Eh Coatle
Huntipaton Brown
Wet Ler
Ell G. Clough
Ebber
Lake
A Beverstock
Hethowrl
Raprepenin Bye
Ira Paine
W. Lyonars
Grant Brown
A Pulver
Leaders Expected in Columbus for Sunday Convention
Senator Hannah plans to arrive in Columbus Sunday afternoon from Cleveland at 4 p m. Prominent Republicans including Senator Foraker General Grosvenor and Dick are due by Sunday evening. Contested Supreme Court nominations draw aspirants to town while hotels prepare for a convention atmosphere. Secretary Malloy has reserved parlors at the Southern Hotel for Fleischmann and Christie.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Hanna
Cleveland
Foraker
Grosvenor
Supreme Court
John R. Malloy
State Executive Committee
Southern
Julius Fleischmann
Secreta Charlie Christie
Hamilton County
George Barnesdale Cox
Cincinnati
Ashtabula
State Emergency Board
Peaker
No Selfish Motive Says Albert Douglas
A Chillicothe reader disputes a Columbus correspondent’s note about General Grosvenor and Douglas. He asserts Grosvenor acted from interest in Douglas’s nomination as temporary Chairman and denies any selfish motive or coercion.
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Albert Douglas
Pinkham Medicine Restores Amesbury Woman Health
Mrs. Frank Carter of Amesbury Massachusetts reports chronic female weaknesses inflammation falling womb severe pains and long sickness. After refusing surgery she used Lydia E Pinkham products receiving relief after five bottles of Blood Purifier four boxes of Dry Form Compound three boxes of Liver Pills and Sana tive Wash. She thanks the company and mentions a $5000 testimonial incentive.
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Pinkham
Lydia FE
Frank Carter
Merrill St
Amesbury
Mass
Testimoy Inc
Pinkham Medicine Co
Foraker Named Temporary Campaign Chairman Letter
A correspondent notes Senator Foraker as temporary campaign chairman at the start of a political effort. General Grosvenor suggested the arrangement to open the campaign, with Foraker delivering the opening speech, reflecting his strong interest in the cause. The writer, Albert Douglas, signs his respectful closing.
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Senator Foraker
General Grosvenor
Albert Douglas
Garden enjoins payment of bill for Gray's furniture
Prosecuting Attorney Warren Gard seeks to stop Butler County from paying a forged contract alleged April 6 between County Commissioners Smyers and Winnedge and B F Wade of Toledo. He claims secrecy and improper funds use, with Gray and Wade named in the disputed purchase of metal cases for the county auditor’s office. A temporary restraining order was issued with a $100 bond.
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Commercial Tribune
Hamilton, CO
Warren Gard
Butler County
James P. Smyers
F. R. Winnedge
Henry Kehm
Wilmer
Brown
Henry C. Gray
B. F. Wade
Toledo
Ferry
C. Y
Onry Kehm
Board of County Commissioners
Tietition
County Austor
Gray
Deiree
Rct of
County Commissioners
Theatihen
Wade
Gray-Nielan-Mason
Democratic Party
Scioto Delegates Named to Republican State Convention
Scioto County will be represented at the Republican State Convention by delegates Philo 8 Cla A Holcomb James Skelton J 8 ll Charles A Goddard Frank B Finney W D Hitch cock W A Bollenine 40 Doty Geo M Osborne Evans William Gims The delegation will support Nash for Governor back Foraker for re election to the U S Senate and instruct local legislators to vote for him.
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Commercial Tribune
Portsmouth
Scioto County
Philo
Cla
A. T. Holcomb
James Skelton
Charles A. Goddard
Frank B. Finney
WD. Hitchcock
W. A. Bollenine
Doty
Geo. M. Osborne
Evans
William Gims
Suort
Nash
J. B. Foraker
United States Senate
Delegates to Geauga County Republican State Convention
Geauga County delegates to the Republican State Convention are D. Hollenbeck Parmetee Wm. Martin Aarland Dr. O A Hopkins and W. Romwell as listed in this Geauga special dispatch dated June 21 from Chardon.
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Commercial Tribune Chardon
Geauga County
D. Hollenbeck
State Fire al
P. W. Parmetee
Wm. Martin
Aarland
O.A. Hopkins
W. Romwell
Gold Production of U S and World at Large
The Engineering and Mining Journal will publish complete estimates of gold output for the United States and the world. The United States output is $118,433,562 and world output $255,924,000, showing little change from earlier estimates and compared with $311,505,947 in 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Suit Filed Against Railroad in Wife’s Death Case
A suit for damages was filed today against the C. D. Railway Company by a husband claiming negligence led to the death of his wife when a train struck her on May 2. The filing seeks £10 in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Eas
Ca. D. Railway Company
Dayton Journalist Wounded in Philippines Mission
Dr Lewis T Orrton of Dayton sustained a serious foot wound in the Philippines while on a mission trip with Rev H Big routs. He was shot in the foot and transported to Dayton for medical care amid reports of life threatening injury and uncertain prognosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillippines
Commercial Tribune
Dayton
Lewis T. Orrton
Post Tavern at the Creek Michigan Summer Retreat
A cool comfortable summer spot is the famous Post Tavern at the Creek Michigan amid lake region scenery with small lakes and abundant fishing. The tavern is owned by the Cereal Company and offers a diverse menu, praised for clean dining and quality dishes.
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Post Tavern
The
Creek
Mich
Michigan
Gaiman
Ae Cereal Company
Att
Pure Food Makers
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August Herrmann
Thornton Hinkle
Urat Halstead
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J. T. McHugh
Jose C. Yarbobs
John Omwake
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K. C. Black
C. E. Caldwell
C. A. Bosworth
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