Navy talk and national defense urged by Elbert Gary
Elbert H. Gary urged a strong navy and prepared armed forces to protect U S commerce and borders. He criticized wartime waste, warned against dependence on other nations, and urged government aid to place more American ships in service while maintaining readiness for possible conflict. He predicted postwar export growth and a shift toward arbitration to settle disputes. Beyond the Alps lies trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert H
Congress
Ori
Sapuge
Wood
United States
Onion diseases and care from Taylor County farm notes
Taylor County farm notes discuss onion diseases such as downy mildew, pear blight, and onion smut, with damage patterns and spread. The article advises crop rotation, new sets for infested patches, thorough winter pruning after infection, disinfecting tools, and government winter wash for outbuildings. It also notes worm threats, plum curculio damage, and cautions about field and soil health for long term onion and other root crops.
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Guy G
Cecil
Knottavlie
Pruntytown
Iis
Memorial A Graftonia
Wife of Al Davis Sues Chum Of Miss Kelly for Divorce
Mrs. Aime Davis sues for absolute divorce from Al Davis the professional dancer linked to the Hugina Kelly case. She had earlier filed for separation and names an unknown correspondent. the filing hints at publicized sensational ties and a long, confusing context.
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al Davis
Miss Kelly
New York
Aimeavis
Supreme Court
Hugina Kelly
Broadway
Thompson transfers of stock in Uniontown bank case
Uniontown Pa May 31 The transfer of 10 000 shares of coal stock from J W Thompson to J S Williams comptroller of the current cy was approved by Judge J Q Van Swearingen and to be held in trust until March 1 1916 If Thompson wishes to redeem the stock earlier he may pay 750 000 The bank’s debts bondholders and liens are to be covered by this arrangement The petition lists Liberty Coal and Coke Company West-Virginia concerns as the involved corporations The transfer involves 3600 shares and 7000 shares a token of the bank’s ongoing legal arrangements and stock dealings with Thompson’s family and creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Peninsula Experiment Station
Uniontown
National Bank of
Swearingen
J. W. Thompson
J. S
Williams
McCombs
Ryan & Gordon
New York
Young Tree
Liberty Coal
Eli
Gina
Howeever
Thompson
Sam Titlon
Myrtle Braham
Troy
L A Bradford Passes Away in Pittsburg
Delly Sentinel notes the sudden death of L A Bradford at his Pittsburg home from heart trouble. He leaves brothers J B, BR, T A Bradford and sisters Lucy and Jennie of this city, with another brother Cam Pretata Bradford in Wheelersburg. Funeral planned in Parkersburg Tuesday morning. Bradford raised in Grafton and worked on the Parkersburg branch. The item ends with a local political quip about Walsh and Mother Jones.
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Parkersburg
Grafton
Pittsburg
Holland Key to War End Prominent Experts Say
Washington May 31 experts at the War Department say a swift end to the war hinges on Holland entering the conflict for the Allies. They foresee an Allied assault through Holland drawing German forces away from France and Belgium, with Lord Kitchener’s forces poised to strike. Italy’s entry is seen as helpful but less decisive.
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Washington
War Department
Holland
Topos
Germany
Kitchener
Egypt
Belgium
France
Vosges
Italy
Craze Over Drink Ends In Husband Kill Shot
After drinking a full quart of whisky, Cleveland Hoffman aged 28 shot his wife in the back of the head. He carried the body into the house then held off three policemen with a shotgun and a pistol before surrendering to his sister. The wife was taken to a hospital and cannot recover. Hoffmann is jailed.
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Wheeling
Cleveland Hoffman
Hoffman
Germany Could Put 15 Million in Field
New York on May 31 United States vice consul at Hamburg John G Lamount arrived for the funeral of his father in Titusville Pennsylvania He said Germanys resources are practically untouched with ample provisions copper and other supplies He asserted Germany could mobilize an army of 15000000 if necessary suggesting obsolete nine inch guns might be used for a Fourth of July display
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U. S
United States
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf Coast
Autratni Falls
Gelamar
New York
Germany
John G. Lamount
Hamburg
West Virginia forest law aims to curb fires statewide
The new forest law in effect appoints J A Viquesney as fire warden and sets up a state forester to guide reforestation and fire prevention. It provides $4,500, authorizes inspectors, deputizes wardens, and enables called volunteers to assist with fire control under penalties.
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Wiquesney
Sinn Poweh
West
West Virginia
Graphic Lusitania sink description by Samuel Knox
New York May 28 Samuel Knox president of New York Shipbuilding Camden N J gave a vivid account of the sinking of the Lusitania He said he was in the dining saloon when an explosion struck the ship and lifeboats were smashed against the side He narrowly escaped jumping into the sea as the Lusitania rolled and many lives were lost He managed to reach a lifeboat but it filled with water and he describes being forced underwater by wreckage and bodies He saw a few lifeboats and the ship's fate as it disappeared beneath the waves
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New York
Samuel Knox
New York Shipbuilding Company
Camden
N. J
Knox
Lusitania
Starboa
A. Sanne Cane
We Knox
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Theapeo
Louisania
Otr
Louisiana
Admiralty
Toiiertel
London
Great Britain
Bonnie Glass
Eugenia
Mrs. Davis
Bonnie
Tyler Shroyer
Knottsville
Betiew Stone House
Park
Shroyer
A.B. Shroyer
Stone House
8. B. Hart
Elm Grove
Hart
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Benny” Blaney
Gratton
Rogers
Grae
L.A. Bradford
Parkersburay
Walsh
Mother Jones
Vausdevile
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West Virginia Forest
FC Bn.non
E.inguishe
Forest Pires
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Sherif Ross F. Stout
Harrison County
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Clay Smith
Bridgeport
Smith
Taylor County
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Philadelphia
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