Governor Morgan Testifies on Miners March and Federal Aid
West Virginia Governor Morgan testified in Logan County trial about martial law in Mingo county, recruiting volunteers across the state, and requests for federal troops that ended the miners march. He described proclamations in 1921 and actions to disperse crowds near Marmet and at the state capitol, with generals and Keeney involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Logan County
Charlestown
W. Va
West Virginia
Logan
Boone County
William Blizzard
Mingo County
United States
Supreme Court
Woods
Marmet
Buchholz
Thompson
C. Frank Keeney
Miners’ Union
Keeney
Madison
Brandholz
Charleston
Huntington
Bluefield
McDowell
Mingo
Capitol Grounds
Harold W. Houston
Sid Hatfield
Ed Chambers
Welch
Wait Channel Report Plea On St Lawrence Deep Water Project
Wichita Kansas May 1 Stating there is doubt about the beneficial effects of the St Lawrence deep waterway proposal and urging close investigations before spending 250 000 000 to 500 000 000. S A De Witt Foster superintendent of resources for the Canadian Grand Trunk Railway spoke to the Wichita Trade club urging audiences to await national expert reports before deciding to support or oppose the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
St. Lawrence Deep Waterway
S. A. de Witt Foster
Canadian Grand Trunk Railway
Prayer Prevails as Moonshiners Surrender in Clay County
In Manchester Kentucky on May 1 twenty five Clay county mountaineers confessed to moonshine and prepared to bring their stills to court. An aged minister prayed for an end to mountain lawlessness as women and men sobbed in the crowded courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Clay County
Cork Outrages Spark Belfast Reprisals Fears Across Ireland
Reports from Dublin describe Cork killings as a sensation matching Belfast murders last month. The Cork outrages are blamed on reprisals for the MacMahon deaths and may provoke further countermeasures. Lawlor's court-martial acquittal is noted amid a quiet Dail session and calls for unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Ireland
Cork
Owen MacMahon
Belfast
Richard Harbard
Murragh
MacMahon
MacMahons
Special Police
Irish Republican Army
Desmond Lawlor
Meade
Lawlor
Dail Eireann
Arthur Griffith
Dail
Griffith
Dunmanway
Clonmel
de Valera
Eamon de Valera
Mr. Griffith
Dartmouth Freshman Drewes Linked to Murder Mystery
Charles Schloss, nephew of Daniel Guggenheim and fellow Dartmouth classmate of Elmer C. Drewes, killed himself in Philadelphia two days after a prior murder case. He had paid Drewes $100 shortly before the Drewes ranch killing, tying Schloss to the unsolved Drewes murder inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Shioss
Daniel Guggenheim
Elmer C. Drewes
Dartmouth College
Philadelphia
David K. Este
Drewes
Schloss
Newfoundlanders Census Totals 258151 Population
Unrevised figures from the Newfoundland census show a total population of 258 151 with 3 921 in Labrador. The 1911 census gave 242 619 including 3 987 in Labrador. St John’s city population last year reached 36 985.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's
N. F
Newfoundland
Labrador
Envoy Prince Charms Danes With Language Skill
Copenhagen reports John Dyneley Prince, the new American minister to Denmark, impressed locals by speaking fluent Danish in interviews. A former Columbia University professor, he reportedly speaks 20 languages. He also gave an Oriental music lecture and demonstrated ancient musical techniques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
John Dyneley Prince
America
Denmark
Doctor Prince
Columbia University
Officers Slain as Greek Section Hands Battle Mob Near Beardstown
In Springfield Illinois May 1 Sheriff Ed Lashbrook and Deputy Frank Utter were killed during a clash with a Greek section gang near Frederick depot four miles from Beardstown. A Greek prisoner was killed by a posse while 28 suspects were arrested aboard a C B Q train. Guards were posted as authorities planned to move prisoners to Rushville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Ed Lashbrook
Rushville
Frederick Depot
Beardstown
J. M. Kelly
Frank Otter
Carl Neff
Frederick
Lashbrook
Utter
Neff
Nick Manos
James Stark
Manos
Lenin Trotzky split reported in Soviet leadership
London Times Berlin correspondent says Lenin plans a war statement at the May 5 all Russian executives meeting to discuss private property while Trotzky leads a military faction against the concession to Europe and gathers provincial supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
London Times
Lenin
Russia
Europe
Trotzky
Virginia Rappe Estate Reveals 134 Dollar Bequest
Virginia Rappe actress left an estate valued at 134 dollars. Carl Swanson of Trevington, Illinois, claiming kinship as her cousin, provided the information in a letter upon probate inquiry related to Arbuckle manslaughter trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Virginia Rappe
Roscoe C
Fatty) Arbuckle
San Francisco
Carl EK. Swanson
Trevington
Als
Deer Swim Flood Waters Across Mississippi River
Natchez reports many deer cross the Mississippi River from Louisiana to the Mississippi side as floodwaters rise. Officials implement measures to protect the wildlife and manage the crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natchez, May
Mississippi River
Louisiana
Mississippi
Messures
J C Wright Named Director Of Federal Vocational Board
J C Wright, vice chairman of the federal board for vocational education, is appointed director succeeding Lewis H Carris. A Missouri graduate, he began as a rural school teacher and taught in Kansas City high schools from 1900 to 1914. He served as director of vocational education in Kansas City 1913 to 1918. Wright is a native of Indiana and a Spanish American War corporal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Fidler
Federal Board For Vocational Education
J. C. Wright
Wright
Federal Board
Trade and Industrial Education Service
Lewis H. Carris
Mr. Wright
University of Missouri
Kansas City
Indiana
Farmer Admits Fatherhood in Gertrude Hanna Case
Hoopeston Illinois May 1 The Vermilion grand jury will review information from John Wyman a 36 year old farmer after 36 hours of questioning. Wyman admitted fathering Gertrude Hanna s unborn child and steadfastly denied murder while authorities say he has been trapped in a network of lies and warrants further investigation. State s attorney John H Lewman Sheriff Charles Knox and Hoopeston police chief C J Bogart supported the findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
Charles Knox
C. J. Bogart
Hoopeston
Mr. Lewman
WIFE WOULD SAVE BIGAMIST IN DETROIT CASE
Mrs Florence G Orton the first wife of William G Orton confessed bigamy after he pleaded guilty in Municipal court. He is held on $2000 bond awaiting probation report. She says she may adopt the second Mrs Ortons child to help win leniency and keep her husband. She adds she will stay to try to bring him home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Florence G. Orton
William G. Orton
Bigamist
Orton
Hulda Nicholas
Suspect Freed in William Desmond Taylor Murder Case
Honore C. Connette, reported as having unusual knowledge of the Taylor murder, was taken into custody on arrival in San Francisco from Hilo but released after the district attorney’s office said he has no connection with the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Honore C. Connette
San Francisco
Hilo
T. H
William Desmond Taylor
Disstrict
Riot injures ten at Tower Hill Coal mine near Uniontown
Four state policemen and about six strike sympathizers were hurt in a riot at the Tower Hill Coal and Coke Co mine ten miles from Uniontown. Fifty or more arrests were made and prisoners taken to Uniontown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
Tower Hill
Marshal Joffre Sails for Home
New York gave a cordial farewell as Marshal Joffre boarded the Del 1 for his voyage home after a week as the city’s guest. He ends a cordial stay with friends and officials before resuming his return journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Joffre
New York
Dell
Rochester Dentist Recovers From Stretched Neck Injury
Dr. David N. Martin of Rochester, a Buffalo dental school graduate, is recovering after dislocating a vertebrae in his neck in an incident weeks ago while stretching. He received treatment locally and is listed in stable condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
David N. Martin
Dental School
University of Buffalo
Doctor Martin Injured in Strain at Hospital
A report states Doctor Martin overstrained himself causing a neck twist that displaced vertebrae. He was treated at a hospital and allowed to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Pete Gett Oe
Foreign Legations Warn Nationals to Hurry to Peking
News from Peking reports heavy artillery fire south of the Peking Tientsin railway near Changantien and Machang as Gen. Chang Tso Lin and Gen. Wu Pei fu clash along a 100 mile front. Foreign legations urge nationals outside Peking to return to the capital for safety as the line of communication must stay open for safe exit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
China
Peking-Tientsin
Changantien
Marco Polo Bridge
Yungtingha
Lu- Kou-Chiaa
Changsintien
Chang Tso-lin
Manchuria
Wu Pei-fu
Central China
Machang
Tientsin
Taku
FIGHT TO SAVE LEVEES
New Orleans reports thousands displaced by Mississippi floodwaters from Ferriday and Poydras breaks. Rescue crews reinforce embankments as boats search flooded districts and Red Cross sets up canteens for evacuees in Violet Braithwaite and surrounding parishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Natchez
Preas
Mississippi River
Ferriday
Poydras
Tower
Middle River
Poydrus
Myrtle Grove
Mississippi Valley
Tensas Parish
Vidalia
Azucema
Delta Bridge
St. Bernard
Poydras Crevasse
Violet
Braithwaite
Prince to Receive New Thistle Order on Birthday
London reports the prince of Wales is to be knighted in the Most Noble and Most Ancient Order of the Thistle after his India and Far East tour. He is expected home June 20 and may receive the honor on his twenty eighth birthday, June 23, in a ceremony linked to royal approval. The tale recalls the order's legendary founding in 787 A D with Scottish and Pictish kings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Prince of Wales
Thistle
England
Order of the Thistle
Achalus
Hungus
Athelstan
George
Victoria
TRACK CLEARED FOR BONUS
Washington reports Senator Lodge and other Republican leaders believe any soldiers bonus plan can be financed without heavy treasury drain. Officials note the national debt increase since 1919 and a deficit of 250 to 500 million as not fatal arguments against granting the bonus. Secretary Mellon argues the debt should not deter aid to veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Lodge
Treasury
Mellon
Chicago Hotel President Samuel Kaufman Dies After Illness
Chicago May 1 Samuel R. Kaufman president of the Congress hotel died in his rooms after a brief illness. He led the hotel during many years and was a prominent local business figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Samuel R. Kaufman
Congress Hotel
Shooting in Disraeli Street Belfast Wounds Man
A late night shooting in the Disraeli street region of Belfast Ireland left one man wounded. Police reported the incident occurred in the May 1 timeframe and are investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Ireland
Disraeli Street
Two Men Held in Death of Circus Owner Honest John Brunen
Camden police report two men arrested for the March 10 killing of circus owner Honest John Brunen at his Riverside home. Harry Mohr, Brunen’s brother in law, and Charles M. Powell of Indianapolis are in custody. Powell confessed after earlier arrest, leading to Mohr’s capture. Powell had ties to Mighty Doris Shows, with Brunen as owner and Mohr as business manager. The circus was touring Philadelphia under Mohr’s management.
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Camden
N. J
John” Brunen
Riverside
Harry Mohr
Brunen
Charles M. Powell
Indianapolis
Powell
Ellis Parker
Mount Holly
Mohr
Parker
Philadelphia
Auto Kills Two Children In Grand Rapids Crash
In Grand Rapids Michigan on May 1 an automobile veered onto the curb to avoid another car and struck a group of children. Jenn Meyer six and Anna Van Eck ten died. Three other children were severely injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Jenn Meyer
Joseph Meyer
Anna van Eck
Air
Cornelius van Eck
Roman Stripes in a Knitted Sport Suit Design
A knitted sport suit features a Roman striped border as a pleasing design element. The stripes appear mainly at the concave ribs, simulating a panel pattern and enhancing the plait concept with colored accents.
Beware of Colir Mixtures There in Every Indication
Fragmented text indicates a caution about color mixtures with unclear context. The readable portion mentions warnings and general advice but lacks concrete events, people, or places to verify a full news item.
Markets Report on Wheat Hay Butter Eggs and Livestock
Grain prices for hard soft and winter wheats with patents and sacks listed. Hay grades with timothy and clover values per ton or ton equivalents. Butter egg and poultry rates including creamery butter scores and retail prices. Live cattle hogs and sheep quotes across grades and classes with range figures for steers cows calves and lambs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
Timothy Ant
Goce Co
Weth
Ewes
Color Expressions Rule Wardrobe Style
The passage notes that each color speaks for itself and should match the wearer’s style. Yellow and green are highlighted as favorite, vivid shades used prominently when chosen as a preferred expression of beauty.
Revival Held Amid Echoes of Past Times
In a small town gathering, attendees reflected on shared memories and faith. Speakers emphasized community resilience and the enduring pull of tradition, inviting ongoing participation and support for local ministries.
Low-Priced Lands Offer Best Crop Profit for Farmers
The piece argues farmers should seek cheaper soils and potential relocation to Western Canada to maximize crop yield and net profits amid current financing and marketing woes. It urges study of soil fertility, moisture control, and productive varieties, and suggests consulting Canadian government agents for advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Canada
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Reports from druggists show many people suffer kidney trouble without knowing it. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is praised for its healing influence and high success. An insurer notes many applications are declined due to undiagnosed kidney issues. Sample bottles available by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Not Efficient However Mule Language Sparks Driver Banter
A witty exchange cited by the Edinburgh Scotsman features a driver and mule where the driver complains of foul language and notes the mule seems unfazed while bystanders react.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh Scotsman
Auto Hits Team Injures Driver and Kills Mule
Laurel April 18 a touring car struck a mule team driven by Lester Briscoe injuring the driver and killing one mule on Main street near Johnsons hardware store in heavy mist. A bystander urged use of See Thru windshield treatment promising clear vision and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel
Lester Briscoe
Myrtle Avenue
Main Street
Johnson
Sach
SEE Thru
Baltimore
Maryland
Baltimore See-Thru Corporation
Govanstown
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St. Lawrence Project
Kentucky
Frederick Paist
E. Drewes
CHUM
Self
Envoy
Frederick, Ll
John Wyman
Hoopeston, NL
Gertrude Hanna
Taylor
Connette
Peking- Tientsin Railway
Wales
Fine Way
Auto
Grand Rapides, Mich
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