Outcry Over McKees Rocks Strike Ends in Deaths
At the Schoenville plant of the Pressed Steel Car Company in McKees Rocks a clash between strikers and troopers left half a dozen dead and about twenty injured, including a Morgantown man. Local workers and ex-employees describe wage cuts and intimidation aimed at foreigners, fueling long standing labor tensions and a belief the violence is the inevitable result of company policies.
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Organ Town
Schoenville
Ed Steel Car Company
McKees Rocks
Morgantown
Theo Imbach
Heme
Imbach
Gany Claffer
Prominent West Virginians Featured at New York Belvedere
Prominent West Virginians guests at the Motel Astor in New York are listed as enjoying dinners at the Belvedere restaurant atop Italian Rose Gardens. Names include A J Stiles and Ann N Stiles of Viking Park, B B Likens of Fairmont, Archdeacon of Grafton, Otto R Sartee of Clark Durg, W A Isett of Wheeling, George E McGuire, W W Van Winkle of Parkersburg, Joan Ross, C W Watts, and H D B Wogan of Huntington. The feature praises the gardens, air, fragrances, lights, and scenic terraces overlooking the Hudson Palisades.
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New York
Astor
New York City
Great Belvedere
A. J. Stiles
Ann N. Stiles
Viking Park
Br . B. Likens
Fairmont
Geriniph Archdeacon
Grafton
Otto R. Sartee
Clark Durg
W. A. Isett
Wheeling
George E. McGuire
W. W. van Winkle
L. N
Faverne
Parkersburg
Joan Ross
C. W. ‘Watts
H. DB. Wogan
Huntington
Rosary
Coronades
Belvedere
Hudson
Babylon
GNT Operation Derw Operated on at City Hospital
Baltimore and Ohio Ticket Agent J Proudfoot of Sixth Street station long ill underwent major surgical operations at City Hospital on Saturday. Friends report he is recovering well and progressing steadily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
J. Proudfoot
Sixth Street
City Hospital
Parkersiture Sentinel
Harriman Returns Home in Frail Health from Kaiser Wilhelm II
After arriving at Arden last night in a weakened state Harriman walked unaided to his mountain home then rested. A wireless dispatch from Sagaponack states his condition is good and he plans recovery at Arden. He warns against idle money funding fake projects and reflects on 1907 panic and current optimistic crop prospects.
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New York
E. H. Harriman
Arden
Jersey City
Harriman
United States
Landis
May Lose Homes Clarksburg Italians Face Ejectment
In Clarksburg along the Baltimore and Ohio line east of the city wholesale ejectments threaten several Italian residents. B&O claims a right of way one hundred feet wide encompasses their homes and has served notice to vacate or lease to the company. The squatters plan to resist, with legal actions expected soon. The Italians bought the land from trustees of Col. T. M. Jackson years ago, who had claimed adverse possession.
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Clarksburg
Baltimore & Ohio
T. M. Jackson
Jack
Railroad Brotherhood Labor Day Marathon Race at Pairmont
The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen plans a big Labor Day event in Pairmont with a park attraction and a general good time. A featured eight mile marathon will start in front of the courthouse and end in the park, with many Gaston residents invited to attend.
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Brotherhood of Railway
Pairmont Labor Day
Court House
Geaston
Monroeville Mass Attack Ends in Mob Burning Body
In Monroe on August 25 a Black man from Pine Bluff Arkansas fired a public safety item through Main Street injuring 25 citizens and fatally wounding several. The mob dragged his body, burned it in a public square, as Mayor Forsythe and others pleaded against the blaze.
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Monroe
Bill Way
Pine Bluff
Ark
Mayor Forsythe
Forsythe
Helmick Chosen Head of West Virginia M P Branch
The 55th annual West Virginia Methodist Protestant conference opens in Morgantown with faculty of instruction electing officers and screening ministry applicants. Rev M D Helmick of Elkins re elected secretary as candidates await ordination at Sunday service. Visitors pour in from across the state for meetings and lectures.
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Morgantown
West Virginia Methodist Protestant Church
M. D. Helmick
Elkins
M. P
A. W. Morrison
Gratton
George R. Brown
Board of Ministerial Education
Westminster
L. McQueen
Board of Home Missions
Adrain
Mich
Stewart
Harrisville
Dexter
Boggs
Fairmont
M.D. Helimick
J. J. Green
Camden
N. J
D. L. Greenfield
Chester Town
Dreadful Collision Sees Hundreds Drown Off Montevideo
A German excursion ship and the Colombia collided near Montevideo harbor entrance. Between 200 and 300 passengers, many women and children, perished as lifeboats failed and both vessels sank. Reports say the German captain survived, attempting suicide after rescue.
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Buenos Ayres
Montevideo
Colombia
Fine Cabinet Work Opens in East End
Mr A W Wagner opens a cabinet and upholstering shop on Lincoln Street offering repair of old furniture and upholstery. Customers may reach him by cell phone for services in the city.
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A. W. Wagner
Lincoln Street
Mayor Love's Court Brings Fines and Jail Time
Two plain drunks appeared before Mayor Love this morning. One paid the fine after guilty verdict, while the other was sent to jail.
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Love
Jal
Constable arrest over profanity at Tygart Valley plant
William Reese, a special officer at the Tygart Valley Glass Plant, placed Constable Sandy under arrest amid a profanity incident during an execution. The report notes tense exchange and ongoing disciplinary questions.
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William Reese
Tygart Valley
Sandy
Glass Plant Civil Mixup Leads to Arrests in Beaumont
In a city county clash at the Tygart Valley Glass Company plant, Constable John B. Sandy arrested and was fined for profanity after a dispute with manager George McCaskey and officer William Reese. The case expands to a forthcoming circuit court hearing involving McCaskey and Reese for interference.
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George McCaskey
The
Glass Company
Tygart Valley Glass Company
Beaumont
John B. Sandy
Wm. Graham
West Side
McCaskey
William Reese
Sandy
Love
Calvin It. Morris
Manager McCaskey
Wm. Reese
Warranted Arrests Over Levy Dispute In Taylor County
William Reese and Manager McCaskey were arrested by Constable B H Thomas and brought before Justice Morris. Both waived examination and posted 500 bond each to appear at the circuit court term. The case concerns Reese allegedly hindering Constable John B. Sandy during a levy and an assault charge, with jurisdiction and sworn officer status disputed.
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Reese
William Reese
John B. Sandy
Taylor County
McCaskey
William Reese Weer
B. H. Thomas
Justice Morris
J. H. S. Barlow
Sandy
Married at Oakland
Quiet wedding occurred last Saturday at the Oakland Presbyterian parsonage with Miss Gertrude Cooper of Pruntytown wed to Mr. Guy Richardson of Cumberland Ma. Rev Leighton B. Hensley officiated. The bride is the elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Gooper of Pruntytown and a respected young lady. The groom is the eldest son of Mr and Mrs J Walker Richardson of Cumberland. The Sentinel offers congratulations.
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Oakland
Gertrude Cooper
Pruntytown
Guy Richardson
Grafton
Cumberland
Presbyterian Parsonage
Leighton B. Hensley
Thos. Gooper
J. Walker Richardson
The
Sentinel
Compromise Offer on West Virginia Bond Share
Attorney General Conley states Virginia owes West Virginia about 2 million dollars. The target sum equates to roughly 2 dollars per person, but the share will be compromised to 1.25 dollars in return for immediate payment, Wheeling News reports.
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Conley
Virginia
West , Virginia
Wheeling News
State wins case may cost state large sum
In Parkerburg the State Tax Commissioner raised objections to Sheriff Carter’s 5 percent commission on taxes during the discount period. The state seeks 2 percent and plans a test suit in about $18,000 for this county, potentially over $250,000 statewide. Regardless of local outcome, the matter will go to the state Supreme Court. Sheriff Carter remains confident with a Wheeling lawyer backing him.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Townsend
Carter
Supreme Courts
Wheeling
Aerial Triumphs at Rheims by Paulheim and Bleriot
At Rheims aviation meet, Paulheim set a 20 kilometer endurance highlight and Bleriot established a new 10 kilometer speed record at 74,318 metres per hour. Despite high winds, President Fallieres and cabinet visited, observing pilots struggle but delivering premier displays. Curtiss and Wrights figures were showcased as dignitaries, including Fallieres, Briland, and military officers, praised for progress in flight.
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Betheny
Rheims
Paulheim
Filebiot
Mailleres
Pleriot
Glenn I. Curtiss
Wright
Hartberg
Wrights
Tiscandier
M. Fallieres
Wright Brothers
le Mans
Sir Ereneh
Briand
Millerand
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Simon Marks
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Helmick
Mayor Love's Court
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Mayor Love
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Officer Reese
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J.P. Parks
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