Debs Edge Reports Exonerate Hatfield in West Virginia Mine Conflict
Chicago June 3. A report to the Socialist party national committee by Victor L Berger Adolph Germet and Eugene V Debs exonerates Governor Hatfield of West Virginia in the coal mine strike inquiry. The document accuses his predecessor Glasscock of martial law atrocities and criticizes Hatfield for suppressing socialist papers while conceding the papers could publish freely. Inquiry began May 20 with Charleston WV committee members.
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Chicago
Hatfield
West Virginia
National Committee of the Socialist Party
Victor L Berger
Adolph Germet
Eugene V. Debs
Glasscock
sa‘Prallat Party
Charleston
Death of Grandfather Delays Fort Wayne Wedding Plan
Richmond Virginia June 1 news that Dr John D Turner of New Kent County Virginia died suddenly while playing cards. He was a prominent physician and father of William R Turner of Minneapolis, former private secretary to President Stevens of C&O Railway. The wedding of Berard Jones and Miss Melen Morris was moved to later due to his death, with mourning in the Morris family and attendance by relatives including Mrs G A Rabue. Messages were sent to Fort Wayne and to the prospective bride’s family confirming the change.
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Richmond
John D. Turner
New Kent County
Berard Jones
Fort Wayne
Melen Morris
Morris
Berry Street
Wien
Turner
Wiliam R. Turner
Minneapolis
Stevens
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company
New
Kent County
Na-Mar- Tow
Cnt
TN Jonce
Sinks to death in Yan effort to rescue boy
Two lives were lost in a drowning accident at a riverside picnic when Ex Marlet a 28 year old Pennsylvania fireman died trying to save twelve year old Jack Dunn of Huntington. The tragedy occurred 100 yards south of the Pennsylvania trestle on the St Marys river as bystanders watched. Marlet and another man attempted rescues but both the boy and Marlet perished in the water. The boy could not swim and sank after Marlet and Wood tried to pull him out. The body retrieval took police and firemen about half an hour.
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Ex Marlet
Pennsylvania
Hanna Street
Jack Dunn
John Dunn
Huntington
St. Mary's
Lwa
AT. Wood
Tanya
Woether
Marlet
Duan
Maret
Mt. Wood
Waal
Grasshoppers a Menace Across States
Washington reports from the Department of Agriculture note new grasshopper invasions causing damage in New Mexico, California, Colorado, and Kansas. Professor William Webster, head of the entomological division, indicates the latest western infestation is the worst on record.
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Washington
New Mexico Califordaho
Kansas
WM. Webster
Warle
High cost of living called myth at Indian conference
In Indianpolis June 3 at a farm life conference B Reynolds of Crawlandsville told farmers business men and thinkers that the cost of living is not likely to fall. He urged removing the imaginary evil from the minds of men and said rewards for human effort are higher today across industries than ever before. He complained about inflated prices and urged reforms to ease burdens without dampening productivity.
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B. Reynolds
Crawlandsville
Reynolds
MR HITCHCOCK MUCK PUT OUT AT RISK
Mr Hitchcock returns to Silver City today from Mogolon missions after weeks away. Former Postmaster General William O. Hitchcock released a statement defending his administration against charges of mismanagement and criticising the current committee's claims as inaccurate. He argues that the former era ran a tighter, more efficient post office with significant savings.
Harmony Harmony Progressives Endorse Referendum Move
A Harmony gathering shows few progressives present while the Progressive Party endorses the referendum against the commission form of government. Delegates from the Republican party align in favor of the measure, despite past factional clashes within the party in 1912.
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Topera
Kasdige
Progressive Party
Atate Repiblican Parmans Comener Scith
Remiblican Party
Deaths reveal tragedy as husband found dead in Fort Wayne home
Police report a husband was found dead in his Fort Wayne residence this evening calling concern from his wife and daughters. James Tank, a retired business man, was identified with local civic groups and the First Methodist church. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
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Frdminett
Cote
Alii
Agra
Teva
Soule de Fort Wayne
Manes
Sthet Ray
Walton Street
A. A. Mare Reli
Mark
van Wert
IL O
Masenir
M. E. Church
First Picture Shows Victoria Duchess Wedding News in Berlin
A historic photo from Berlin depicts the wedding celebration of Princess Victoria and the Kaiser's daughters. Troop lines maintained calm streets as authorities guarded czar and other dignitaries during the stay, with fears of an assassination attempt easing through stringent precautions.
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Kaiser
America
Prncess Victoria Touts
Berlin
Leshgprs
Russia
King Gesrec
Bbei
T the Czar
Weather forecast for Ohio and Indiana regions
The report provides a brief forecast for Wednesday and Thursday across Ohio and Indiana. It notes varying winds, with a mix of precipitation chances and temperatures, indicating unsettled conditions for the midweek period.
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Washington
Thorsdays Indiama
Ohio
Meidlean
Alent
Free list expanded to include livestock and grains
Washington, June 3. The Senate finance sub committee reversed earlier moves on tariffs, voting to place livestock, wheat and oats on the Free list. President Wilson and administration leaders influenced the shift, opposing added duties on meats, cattle, wool and sugar. Senator Simmons led the reconsideration after a Capitol meeting with the president.
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Washington
Senate Rnance
Wilson
Simmons
Finance Committee
Underwood Hill
Sisamons
Ways and Means
Slamons
Rebels Seize Matamoras After Daylong Battle
Rebels in Matamoras Tamaulipas gain virtual control as federal troops under Major Esteban Ramos suffer heavy losses. The city endured sustained fighting from morning until late night. Casualties mount on both sides as defenders make a final stand from cathedral and theatre rooftops. Continued details expected on page two.
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Brownsville
Texas
Lucia Blaney
Tamaulipas
Matamoras
Mexico
Cal
Chazretta
Viltinen
Moyns Ing
Esteban Ramos
Waa
Hig Co
Davis
Hunger strike at W. W. prison sparks riot charges
Prisoners at the W. W. facility began a hunger strike today, with reports they threw dishes and shattered tableware during the disturbance. Guards prevented larger violence as inmates protested conditions while attempting to disrupt a plan for a factory job program.
Miner plots to kill governor charged in West Virginia
Charleston West Virginia reports that Led Carpenter a miner was arrested near Eskdale Lamont Hollow by Captain James Watson and militia on a warrant from Mrs Carpenter. She accuses him of threatening to kill her if she exposed a plan to kill Governor Hatfield and others seeking to settle coal strike issues. Arrested with revolvers and rifles. details of the plot not released.
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Charleston
W. Va
Carpenter
Lamont Hollow
Eskdale
James’ Watson
Hatfield
West Virginia
Immigration plan in Congress aims to bar undesirable influx
The report outlines a Vermont senator's proposal tightening travel and residency limits, extending quotas by nationality, and imposing fines on transportation firms. It cites expected reductions in immigrants from Austria-Hungary and Germany, with figures suggesting potential decreases in annual arrivals and revised admission conditions for dependents and certain professionals.
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