Miners Reach Danville as West Virginia Unrest Grows
Kanawha coal miners marching from Oak Grove toward Madison trigger state action. Deputy sheriffs from Logan mobilize to block the advance while Governor Cornwell contemplates federal help and troops if necessary. Local mines idle as tension rises across Boone and Logan counties.
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Boone County
Jiuntington
W. Va
Kanawha
Guyan Valley
Danville
Madison
Logan
Logan County
Cefunct
Don Chatin
Wiakleston
Bouy
Ak Grove
Guyan
Peytonia
Madion
Pla
William Osborne
Madisons
Cornwell
Baker
United States
Hie
Montgomery le
St. Albans
Coal River
Chesapeake & Whip
Oak Grove
iKeeney
Chicago
Leonard Wood
Central Department of the Army
Walsh Debate With President Revealed by Irish Hearing
Senate committee heard a report of a June Paris discussion between President Wilson, Frank P. Walsh, and former Governor Dunne seeking a hearing for Irish Nationalists before the Peace Conference. Wilson reportedly declined, noting Walsh and Dunne’s Ireland speeches hindered aims for self rule.
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Walsh
Senate Committee
Washington
Foreign Relations Committee
Paris
Wilson
Frank P. Walsh
Dunne
Illinois
Irish National Bureau
Ireland
Senate
Norris
Nebraska
St. Louis
Japan
President Wilson Blames Delays on Little Groups of Selfish Men
In Des Moines President Wilson warned Bolshevism could spread if the peace treaty is not ratified. He defended the league covenant as essential to arbitration and peace, urged action against obstructionists, and urged democracy to end autocracy in Europe. He spoke after a Kansas City stop where crowds cheered his message.
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American Commission
Walsh
America
Ireland
Paris
Eamon de Valera
Des Moines
United States
Wilson
Russia
Dios Moines
Kansas City
League
League For Nations
Europe
Mr. Wilson
Moscow
Wilhelmstrasse
Germany
Ceen
Hie
Senate of
Senate
St. Joseph
Grayson
Red Cross
Coliseum
J. B. Weaver
Chamber § of’ Commerce
Weather Summary and Temperature Readouts Across States
The report notes Ohio fair with warmth persisting, showers likely Monday in several states including Indiana and Kentucky, and continued warmth in West Virginia. It lists station temperatures with highs around 82 to 92 and lows near 49 to 59, plus a September 6 1919 Cincinnati reading with a noon record of 92 and clear conditions.
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Ohio
West Virginia
Indiana
Kentucky
Poston
Ccws
New Orleans
Rwaeciews
Galveston
Ea Isoig2
Nashville
Gigan Franches
Memphis
Winnipeg
Fem
Eatepepsbee
Cnn
Cincinnati
S.W
B.W
Actors Strike Ends. Broadway Theaters Reopen Soon
New York reports a return to normal as the actors strike ends after thirty days. The Actors Equity and Chorus Equity claim victory with recognition, while managers note the reopening of several houses tonight and others planned for early next week.
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New York
Actors’ Equity Association
Chorus Equity Association
Wife of Crown Prince to Visit First Time Since Flight
The former German Crown Prince expects to see his wife soon as she travels with their two sons toward Wierengen from Oldenzaal. The former Crown Princess Cecelie plans a visit to Amerengen to see grandchildren. The former Emperor and Empress had their first woods promenade near Amereingen this week since December.
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the Hague
Associated Press
Holland
Oldenzaal
Wierengen
Cecelie
Amerengen
Amereingen
Americans to Tampico Must Sign Release Before Travel
The Mexican government in the Tampico region requires Americans to sign an oath renouncing claims against Mexico for any harm. Refusal to sign blocks passport visas. Reports detail robberies totaling over $88,000 in the area where Carranza troops restrict armed activity. financial losses involve American companies.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Carranza
Tampico
Tampico Oil
State Department
Hair tonic drink kills in Jamestown four men
Four Jamestown men died within 24 hours from consuming bay rum hair tonic and other alcoholic substitutes. An afterfling physician listed the cause of death as alcoholism. Police warn local druggists about selling hair tonics and other external alcoholic preparations.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Bucket Brigade Battles St Rita School Fire Near Lockland
Fire at St Rita School for the Deaf near Lockland destroyed two barns and seven hay stacks. Father H J Walthaus organized a bucket line of seventeen women to aid firefighters as frightened children and Sisters were helped to safety. Police seek a tramp suspected of starting the blaze. damage estimated over a large amount.
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St. Rita
St. Rita School
Walter Walthaus
Father Walthaus
Walthaus
Cost of producing bituminous coal in Pennsylvania
Federal Trade Commission reports show 1918 margins of 58 cents a ton in Southwest fields and 84 cents in Central fields. Costs and selling prices per ton are given for both regions with comparisons to late 1918 quarters. The study notes regulation curbed price spikes and maintained output vital to the war, while margins remained modest.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Federal Trade Commission
Commission For the Federal Fuel Administration
St George's Bones to Rest in Peace in Abbey
Melbourne proposed sending the alleged bones of St George to London for interment in Westminster Abbey. Westminster Abbey officials rejected the idea, noting limited space for six more famous figures and suggesting cremation before interment.
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St. George’s
London
Associated Press
Melbourne
St. George
England
Palestine
Westminster Abbey
R. H. Charles
Westminster
Death Plot Against Carranza Reported in Mexico City
Mexico City papers described a secret society formed to assassinate President Carranza, as reported by General Juan Barragan chief of staff. Officials in El Paso Juarez said no official information on the plot had been received.
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EL Paso
Tex
Mexico City
Juan Barragan
Carranza
Juarez
President Wilson Breakfast Stop Near Jesse James Town
The Presidential special train paused for breakfast in Independence Missouri about ten miles from Kansas City. President Wilson greeted a cheering crowd of residents mostly women. Trainmen pointed out sites linked to the outlaw Jesse James as the party toured historic landmarks.
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Wilson
Jesse James
Independence
Kansas City
Pershing in New York to be welcomed by sea and city
Official plans outlined for General Pershing's New York arrival on Monday. Hundreds of ships and planes will greet the Leviathan at Hoboken and escort it to the city. Gov. Smith, Mayor Hylan, and top officials will welcome Pershing at City Hall.
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General Pershing
Washinton
Hoboken
Thomas R. Marshall
Newton D. Baker
Peyton
March
Pershing
Smith
Hylan
Welcome Home Committee
Washington
Fifth Avenue
Manhattan
American Munition Makers Blamed for Mexican Disorders
A National Association statement cites Dr. P B Altendorf claiming American arms makers profit from smuggling into Mexico, fueling Villa and Carranza factions. He links a renegade American to the Carrizal attack and notes contraband shipments, including nickel and ammunition hidden in boxes marked drugs and watermelons, passing border controls.
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New York
National Association For the Protection of American Rights
Mexico
P. B. Altendorf
United States Military Intelligence Department
Villa
Altendorf
Dr. Altendorf
Garza
Brownsville
Tex
Carranza
von Eckhardt
United States
Japan
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Convention Hall
B.A. Parsons
Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Mrs. Wilson
Actors
Trade Board
Federal Commission
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