Troops rearrange in Mingo county as strike continues
Federal troops arrived in Williamson to patrol Mingo County where miners have been on strike since July. Judge Bailey explained county funds lack emergency money to hire deputies, while production estimates show a rise from 3,000 tons in July to 60,000 tons in the first half of November. Strongman Fowler vowed the fight continues as tent colonies hold hundreds, though some outbreaks and assaults are reported without confirmed casualties.
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Williamson
W. Va
Mingo County
Cornwell
Herman Hall
R. D. Bailey
Circuit Court
Mingo
Wyoming
David Fowler
Howard Colleries Company
Chatteroy
Matewan
Borderland
Winifred
Permanent mandates commission set by League Council
Geneva reports the League of Nations council approving the final draft for a permanent mandates commission with five non mandatory and four mandatory powers. Members to be chosen by the council, with annual meetings to review mandates. The invitation to the United States for disarmament talks was not considered.
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Geneva
Council of the League of Nations
Permanent Mandates Commission
Permanent Commission
United States
Bandits hold up gamblers take $1000 in cash
In Follansbet West Virginia at 2 a m a gang of ten masked men with painted clown faces burst into a gambling house and stole about $10000 in cash and valuables from the proprietor and players. One gambler had just won $1000 and was about to collect when the robbers entered and declared their intent to "clean."
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Follansbet
W. Va
Wheeling Huntington Dentists Appointed to State Board
In Charleston a gunmen robbed a Wheeling firm of about $1000 as they forced victims to face the wall. Governor Cornwell appointed Dr. Oy W Burdies and others to the state dental board, with terms running to June 30, and the bandits fled the scene.
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Charleston
W. Va
Cornwell
Faria Gourebeds
Theaves
Burdies
Wheeling
de. L
Alta
D. C. Clark
Ville
State Board “Basici Sereet
Bandita
Dr. Kall
Victine Dental Society
Automobile Escape Demonstrates Quiet Flight From Scenes
A report notes an incident where a suspect made no cry and escaped in an automobile, leaving authorities puzzled by the sudden disappearance and lack of vocal resistance during the encounter.
Ex-Governor Jailed Revolt Flows in Mexican State
In Mabasco the ousted Governor Green’s supporters disarmed police at Villa Hermosa and named Thomas Garrido as Governor. Green, facing deposition after deadly clashes, is jailed in Mexico City awaiting trial. The move followed delays in confirming Aguillar Suarez as provisional governor.
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Mexico City
Carlos Green
Mabasco
Villa Hermosa
Thomas Garrido
Ife
Green
State Senate
Reigliatlon
Chamber of Deputies
Laxcana
Chamber
Alles
The
Nations Senate
Aguillar Suarez
Senate to Probe Cable Landings in U S
Washington Nov 29 The full question of cable landings in the United States and the Western Union state department dispute will be investigated by a Senate committee Kellogg Republican of Minnesota announced. The inquiry will accompany his bill to empower the state department to regulate cable connections and he has asked Newcomb Carlton president of Western Union and other cable firms to send representatives. State department officials will also be invited to the hearings.
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Washington
United States
Western Union
State Department
Senate
Kellogg
Minnesota
Newcomb Carlton
State de Partmen
Pittsburgh Diocese Bishop Resigns for Health
The Rt Rev. Bishop J. F. P. Canevin, bishop of the Pittsburgh diocese, resigned due to ill health and will retire. He will remain as administrator until a successor is appointed. Born June 5, 1853 in Westmoreland County, he was appointed February 4, 1903 and educated at St. Vincent’s College.
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Pittsburgh
J. FP
Regis Sanevin
Canevin
Bishop Canevin
Westmoreland County
St. Vincent's College
eBatty Pat
Methodist Bishops Debate Dancing Ban At Church Session
Open letter from the New York Dancing Teachers Association and the American Conclave Dancing teachers asks the Methodist Episcopal Church to lift its ban on dancing and other amusements. The letter was referred to a committee chaired by Bishop Anderson. the panel recommended no action, and the bishops have not yet ruled.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Methodist Episcopal
House of Bishops
New York
Methodist Church
Feted Cassel Dies at 87 in Grafton
The Daily Sentinel reports the death of Cassel, aged 87 years, at his Luzadder and St. Charles streets home after a brief illness. Born September 24, 1832 in Germany, he served three years in the Union Army and worked 50 years for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in Grafton. He is survived by his wife and four children, with funeral to be held next Wednesday at 2:30 pm, Bluemont Cemetery, Bartlett & Co. in charge.
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Cassel
Luzadder
St. Charles
Grafton
Henry Martin Turner
Ridenour
Tstrr Cassel
Germany
Anc
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Lutheren Church
Nere
Mra
J. J. McClung
Clarksburg
H. Cassel
Wenlatchee
Was
T. L. Cassel
Weston
Br. A. Cassel
Pabmont
Greece Denies Treason Charge Against Venizelos
Athens officials rebut claims the government will charge former premier Venizelos with treason constitutional violation or misuse of public funds. The denial was issued on November 27 as authorities clarified the political landscape.
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Athens
Greece
Venizelos
Earthquake Shock Felt Near Georgetown University
An earthquake of moderate intensity was recorded at Georgetown University’s seismograph. It began at 3:19 a.m. and lasted until 4:00 a.m. The disturbance was estimated to be about 6,100 miles from Washington, probably centered in South America.
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Washington
Georgetown University
South America
Lays Blame For Liverpool Fire In Sinn Fein Row
London reports Edward Short stated in the House of Commons that Saturday’s Liverpool dock fires were the result of an organized Sinn Fein conspiracy. Liverpool and Bootle warehouses burned, some killed, several arrested as police pursued suspects amid gunfire and arson claims.
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London
Edward Short
House of Commons
Liverpool
Sinn Fein
Bootle
Polles
Constan
Yankee gunmen in Ireland latest report
London reports American gunmen have appeared in Londonderry and Dublin with police noting strangers among crowds, while Liverpool police suspect incursions. Threats to military officers in Londonderry prompt precautions as Irish unrest grows amid Sinn Fein links. A separate Cork incident near Macroom reports heavy ambush casualties among auxiliary cadets with several dead and one missing.
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London
Londonderry
Reland
Dublin
Liverpool
Sinn Fein
County Cork
Ireland
Kilmichael
Big Railroad Magnates Enter Mexico Amid Turbulent Night
In Laredo Texas on November 29 an attempt was made to seize the special train carrying Governor Hebby of Texas and several state officials as tensions rose over the crossing into Mexico. The incident disrupted travel and drew wide attention from regional authorities and press observers.
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Mexico
International and Great Northern Railroad
Bayidie
M. T. Cauley, Batker
Larédo
Amouzit
Lareeo
Texas
Gov. Hebby
Attempted Robbery at Feed and Storage Company
A late night intruder attempted to enter the Grafton Feed and Storage on Latrobe Street, breaking a window to this grocery department. Postal clerk L A Smith spotted glass debris and a figure inside before alarm and police search. nothing of real value was taken beyond a few groceries. The burglar entered via the broken window, left through the rear and crossed the railroad tracks. the window was later boarded and repaired.
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Graftop, Feel and Storage Company
Latrove Street
L. A. Smith
Postoire
Latrobe Street
Mr. Smith
Tank Steamers Scarce Prompt Tanker Conversions
Philadelphia news reports a shortage of tank steamers in the oil and molasses trade. Hog Island cargo ships are being converted to tankers at Globe Shipbuilding in Baltimore. Two vessels Kishacquillas and Inspector already operate Gulf ports with strong records after converting, while five others Manatawny Catahoula Castana Carrabulle Cassimir undergo bulkhead and swash plate installs to carry crude oil.
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Philadelphia
Hog Island
Gulf Ports
Kishacquillas
Matanzas
Mobile
New Orleans
Manatawny
Catahoula
Castana
Carrabulle
Cassimir
Globe Shipbuilding Company
Baltimore
Shipping Board
Oil contractor James Lamp dies by self-inflicted gunshot in Ardmore
Ardmore coroner's jury rules oil drilling contractor James B. Lamp died from a gunshot wound found in his heart. Friends said he was despondent over ill health in recent weeks. His widow testified he kissed the family good luck, asked for prayers, and warned he might not meet them in heaven as he took his revolver.
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Armnore
Oklo
James B. Lamp
Lam
Lamb
Telephone rates rise as new lines promised to Grafton
E L Branch of Chesapeake and Potomac Telehpone Company said work will start immediately on a new long distance line between Grafton and Pittsburgh with completion by January 1. The public service commission approved a 20 percent rate increase, and upgrades include copper circuits Grafton to Fairmont Morgantown Philipp Elkins and Kingwood as well as a new local switchboard section at a cost of 1500 dollars. Rates for business and residence lines in Clarksburg and surrounding areas rise. company executives note wage increases and higher costs as primary reasons.
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E. L. Branch
Clarksburg
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company
Sentinel
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Pittsburgh
Grafton
State Public Service Commission
West Virginia
Fairmont
Morgantown
Philipp
Elkins
Kingwood
Taylor County
Commission
Telephone Company
Tthe
Williamson
Public Service Commission
Public Commission
Notables Attend Ardmore Funeral of J L Hammond
Prominent state and national figures gathered in Ardmore Oklahoma for the funeral of J L Hammond Republican national committeeman and oil man who died from a gunshot wound last week. Five Oklahoma Republican congressmen elected in November were among the mourners.
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Ardmore
Okla
J. L. Hammond
Oklahoma
Daily Arrests For All Pickpockets in Chicago
Chicago streets will see all pickpockets arrested within 24 hours or rearrested upon release, under orders from the police superintendent. Each arrest on suspicion will be pursued through the courts and prisoners freed will be rearrested within a day, a rule aimed at stamping out these crimes.
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Chicago
General Superintendent of Police
Wheeling and Lake Erie seeks notes to buy gondolas
Washington November 29 The Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to issue notes totaling 13 629 000 to purchase 2 000 steel gondolas 1 000 steel box cars and other equipment.
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Washington
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commision
Ryan's Loans Covered Says Comptroller of the Currency Today
Washington November 29 Comptroller Williams announced there were no loans to Allan A Ryan of New York or his firm held by banks under supervision that were not adequately collateralized. He added that Ryan was in debt to very few national banks.
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Washington
Williams
Allan A. Ryan
New York
Comptroller’s
Ryan
Wreckage of Barque Pirrie Found on Cape Johnson Beach
The steamer Santa Rita and coast guard cutter Snohomish located wreckage of the barge W. F. Pirria on a beach near Cape Johnson. Rough seas prevented boats from ashore. Twenty three persons were aboard the Pirrie when last seen.
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Astoria
Oregon
Coast Guard
Snohomish
W. F. Pirria
Cape Johnson
North Head
Pirrie
Church Thiefs Love For Music His Undoing
In Philadelphia a 24 year old Jacobats was arrested after breaking into the Harnel tuneran Church. He stole $8 from a poor vox and then played the church organ, drawing attention. Pastor Rev Rudelyh Wieder notified police, and organist Rachman accompanied them to the scene where the intruder was found crouching under a pew.
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Philadelphia
Jacobats
Kate
Harnel Tuneran
Vox
Katz Haw
Rudelyh Wieder
Burgh
Wilium Rachman
Rachman
Uhey
Ratz
Governors Meeting Opens In Harrisburg Pennsylvani a
Harrisburg Pa November 30 Governors and governors elect from many states arrive for the annual conference to be held through the next sessions. Fifty four state executives accepted invitations and are expected to attend talks on state issues and policies.
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Harrisburg
Eleck
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