Genevieve Clark Wedding Draws Nation's Elite to Bowling Green
Miss Genevieve Clark, daughter of Speaker Champ Clark, wedding to James M Thomson publisher of the New Orleans Item, drew thousands to Bowling Green Missouri. Horms of visitors caused trains to derail but no one was hurt. Mayor Wood issued a clean up proclamation as the town prepared for the ceremony.
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Clark
NEW Orleans Today
Bowling Green
Bowling
Genevieve Clark
Champ Clark
National House of Representatives
James M. ‘Thomson
New Orleans “Item
Wood
Bennett Clark
House of Representatives
Chicago
Aton
Gillette
Kansas City
Curryvile
Pennna Stops Speed Contests on Public Roads
Harrisburg Pa February 11 1936 commissioner Robert Cogei ngham announced no road races or climbing contests would be allowed on state highways. He ordered immediate cancelation after a Fayette county exhibition damaged a road and sought legal guidance on future events.
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Harisburg
Lune
Robert Cogeingham
Fayette County
Themmissioner
Feneral
Prisoner Bill Minor recaptured near Philippi
WY sheriff announces capture of Bill Minor, jailed for bootlegging and contempt of court, who escaped from Grafton jail weeks ago. Barbour officers escort him to transit station for handover to county officials. city power and show details noted. Also a separate note from Buffalo reports Mrs. Jess Willard dying of tuberculosis with an expected month to live.
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Lee Bennett
Philippi
Bill Minor
Grafton
Ruit
Minor
Barbour County
Tdal
Gertrude
Chicago
Suddarth
John T. Clark
Hot Springs
Michigan Avenue
Detroit
To-Clear
Robert Me
Clark
Jie
Eaid
Buffalo
Jess Willard
Norwegian Ship Sunk by German Submarine U-39
London reports the Norwegian ship Cambuskenneth, sailing from Portland to Liverpool, sunk today by U-39. Thirteen crewmen were landed. eight German sailors joined the submarine. Also sunk was the Norwegian steamship Grease of 1004 tons gross, crew landed at North Shields.
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London
Cambuskenneth
Portland
Oregon
Liverpool
Manchester
North Shields
Wages Increase in Connellsville Coke Region
The W. J. Rainy Company, a leading independent coke operator in the Connellsville area, announced a wage increase effective July 1 restoring the 1912 scale, the region’s highest pay rate, for all employees.
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Connellsville
W. J. Rainy Company
Reiney “Company
Rusowa Still Confident of Winnies War
London dispatch June 30 reports an imperial rescript forming the Russian Board of Military Supplies. Emperor Nicholas pledges unwavering faith in Russia’s future and calls for renewed efforts to overcome growing difficulties and vicissitudes. He urges strengthened resolve to carry on the struggle with God’s help toward a complete triumph of Russian arms and insists the enemy must be crushed for peace.
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Petrograd
London
Russian Board of Military” Supplies
Nicholas
Forney and McHenry Held on Serious Charges in Pa.
In Rittsburg Pennsylvania magistrate J J Sweeney held attorney Thomas G Forney and waiter S C McHenry both of Washington DC without bail on charges arising from an assault on T F Schneider a wealthy candy manufacturer and Forney’s father in law Conspiracy ferocious assault and battery with intent to kill and murder are charged.
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Rittsburg
Thomas G. Forney
McHenes
Washington
DE. C
J. J. Sweeney
T. F. Schneider
Forney
McHenry
Printing bill rule for corporations in workmen fund
Charleston June 30 Attorney General Lilly issued an opinion that corporations subscribing to the workmen's compensation fund must pay the printing bills of the workmen's compensation department. A fund will be provided. Knights of Pythias will handle the Pracht funeral, with Friendship Lodge No. 8 in charge.
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Charleston
W. Va
A. A. Lilly Tolay
Workmen's Compensation Fund
Work 'S Compensation Department
K. OF
P. Lond
Pracht
Friendship Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Ea Pracht
Unera
Pythian
Post Office Fight Settled with Barlow Named Winner
The Democratic Committee announces JH. Barlow as the postmaster choice after a lengthy, orderly contest. Congressman Brown says Barlow showed strongest claim and will receive the appointment, with Hood Phillips and others urged to unite behind the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic County Committee
Congressman Brown
Barlow
Democratic Committee
Willard Hotel
A. Hood Phillips
Sentinel
Brother Barlow
Water supply cut off briefly on Latrobe Street
The city business district lost water briefly today as workers turned off supply to make a Latrobe Street connection. Some establishments with their own engines shut down machinery during the outage until water service was restored.
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Latrobe
Heavy fighting in Dardanelles reported by Athens
Paris dispatch cites Turkish exhaustion facing French forces on Gallipoli. Krithia expected to fall by assault as 6,000 Turks reportedly dead. Allies press on with French troops noted for distinction. Turkish front under three miles. Reports of German officers aiding in Palestine and Senussi chief backing Arabs. British statement: two Turkish trench lines north of Saghir Dire seized and three lines stormed west. Constantinople note claims Anglo-French attacks near Ain Burnu and Seddul Bahr repulsed with heavy losses.
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Paris
Athens
Gallipoli
Krithia
Dardanelles
Tett
Jaffa
Palestine
Tripoli
Ripalf
London
Saghir Dire
Amsterdam
Constantinople
Ain Burnu
Seddul Bahr
Kapeh Tepeh
West Virginians plan to attend World’s Christian Endeavor convention
Grafton and other West Virginians plan to travel to Chicago for the World’s Christian Endeavor convention starting Wednesday. Attendees include Miss Nelle V Layman Miss Flora Lloyd Miss Sadie Lloyd Miss Maud Clear Kenneth Barnes Dalton Van Fleet Geel McDonald Lena Ruttencutter Mary Ogden Verta McKinney Florence Hamilton and Mr and Mrs Louis B Black with Black serving as president of the Christian Endeavor union. In Connellsville Pennsylvania a miner named John Jackard was killed at Lessenring Mine No out of the N C Frick Coke Co after being dragged 540 feet to the top of the pit. Nine other miners heard no outcries amid shaft noise.
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Connellsville
Lessenring Mine No
N. C. Frick Coke Co
John Jackard
Jackard
Mexicans Talk Peace Between War Factions
El Paso reports secret discussions among leaders of Mexico's two main factions toward peace terms. Jose Robles, minister of war for Gutierrez, says talks are under way with expected developments by mid July. Also, General Marcello Caraveo Ike Alderete and Frank Alderite were arrested in El Paso on alleged Huerta revolution plots.
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EL Paso
Tex
Mexico
Felix Diaz
Diaz
Jose Robles
Gutierrez
Robles
Auly
EL Pago
Marcello Caraveo
Ike Alderete
Frank Alderite
Huerta
George Oliver
United States
Man Attempts To Kill Family In Od. Wayne
In Odell Wayne Indiana on June 30 police report a man named Cooley planned to asphyxiate his wife, son Donald, and two daughters. Police found Cooley dead at the home and the family unconscious from gas, with Donald dying en route to the hospital. Neighbors say Cooley was intoxicated and had threatened to kill himself and his family.
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Wayne
Ind
Mathis
Donald
Wsat
Cooley
Peace talks not yet in order in Commons
In London on June 30 Prime Minister Asquith replied in the House of Commons to a question on peace terms. He said it would not be in the public interest to add to what he had already publicly stated on the subject.
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London
Asquith
House of Commons
Strange Mannington Car Accident Near Rail Crossing
A bizarre auto crash near Mannington yesterday involved a speeding vehicle trying to beat an approaching train. Authorities believe a steering gear failure coupled with a quick driver reaction led to the collision as Col. W. J. Lavelle of Tunnelton stopped in the city for a brief visit.
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Mannington
Araa
Cros
Col
W. J. Lavelle
Tunnelton
West Virginia National Guard encampment at Parkersburg
Adjt Gen John C Bond issues order fixing Parkersburg as the encampment site and August 9 through 16 as the annual National Guard gathering in the state.
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Charleston
W. Va
Adjt
John C. Bond
Parkersburg
West Virginia National Guard
Nieuw Amsterdam damaged after fog collision at sea
The Holland-American Line steamship Nieuw Amsterdam bound for Rotterdam from New York was struck by an unknown steamer in fog while anchored in the Downs. The port quarter was damaged but the liner remains safely at anchor with many passengers aboard. It marks the eighth collision in the Downs in three days.
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Deal
Eng
Nieuw
Amsterdam
New York
Rotterdam
Downs
President Wilson Tames Final Step in Mexican Settlement
Washington reports President Wilson will define steps toward resolving Mexico's turmoil. Officials say two practical options exist: pressure General Carranza to negotiate with General Villa and allies, or remove Carranza to unite factions for a convention selecting a presidential candidate with U.S. backing.
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Washington
Wilson
Mexico
Firsh
Genera Cararaza
Villa
Cararaza
General Villa
United States
Circuit Court Session Call Prompted by Public Interest
Judge Neil J. Fortney ordered a Taylor county circuit court session for July 9 with no specified agenda. No jurymen will be summoned and the clerk could not confirm any business. the broad call allows almost any matters to be addressed. Separately, Flemington baseball beat Hazel-Atlas 16 to 5 at Norwood Park. The team has four wins, 44 runs for, 16 against, and two games are set for July Fourth with Grafton and Clarksburg teams visiting, featuring a concert by G.M. Yates.
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Neil J. Fortney
Taylor County Circuit Court
Flemington
W. Va
Baesbell Clit
Jerry Basford
Clarksburg
Hazel-Atlas Glass Factory
Norwood Park
Grafton
G.M. Yates
Vhnk
Occaslon
Tar
Russia adopts dtic method to strengthen army equipment
Russia creates a Board of Munitions with unlimited funds and total power over private industries to boost equipping the army. Bulgaria remains jockeying with both sides while Turkey eyes cordial talks. Petrograd cites swift law enactment as remedy for recent setbacks. The Balkans rumor mill notes renewed Turkish relations and frontier debates. Western front reports show no change in frontline conditions amid ongoing fighting.
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London
Ruvin
Gulleld
Petrograd
Nicholas
Russian
Poland
Galicia
Balkans
Bulgaria
Turkey
Constantinople
Vouges
Tine Iogre
French Biplane Bombs Zeppelin Hanger Raid
French bi plane attacked Friedrichshafen hangars causing a bomb drop before retreating to Switzerland. It landed after engine trouble, Swiss authorities detaining aviators while a earlier report claimed eight shells struck the Zeppelin hangers.
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Friedrichshafen
Agister
Rheinfeldin
Czech paper Narodni Lipsy suppressed by police in Prague
June 30 report notes Narodni Lipsy, the Young Czech party organ, suppressed by police in Prague Bohemia via London. The item mentions prewar factional reports among Czechs in Hungary and a peace propaganda effort. J. C. Wright of Morgantown was seen in Gratton Cen Jersey for a brief stay.
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Prague
Bohemia
London
Narodni Lipsy
Young
Hungary
J. C. Wright
Morgantown
Gratton Cen Jersey
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Willard
Independent Coke Company
Rusowa
Ippror
WELD
Pitysbuthg Police
John H
Ongressma
ATER
C. E
Family
Miles Spur
Kung
Atlantic
Judge Fortney
Russia
Britain
BOARD
MAS
Zeppelin
Stuffgart
Wurtemburg
Sayvillé
Frigdérichshafen
Lake Constance
Schnéteenhsisen
Raggershausen
Switzerland
Austria
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