Tragedy in Dubois Area Leaves One Dead Three Burned
A house fire in Dubois Pennsylvania resulted in the death of John Wall, six, with seven others injured or endangered. The blaze broke out after Mr and Mrs Wall fled a train delay and left several children trapped on the second floor, some leaping to escape. Firefighters battled flames as family members and neighbors searched for survivors amid chaotic scenes.
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John Wall
Tom
Tater Inn Hospital
Jim Wall
Boy Killed and Mother Injured in Auto Crash
Cumberland Md June 2 Richard K Smith seven killed and his mother Mrs B F Smith of Allenhurst critically injured about 130 am Thursday when the automobile returning from St Louis Mo skidded and turned over six miles west of Hancock Md A hired chauffeur was also badly injured They were taken to a hospital in Hagestown Md where little hope is held for Mrs Smith's recovery The boy's body is being held in an undertaker's establishment in Hancock
Wilburn testimony in Blizzard case features defense framing
In Lewisburg West Virginia Rev J B Wilburn a Blair marcher miner and preacher testified that his own defense was framed by lawyers in Charles Town jail He disputed claims about freedom in exchange for truth and said some statements were suggested by Townsend and colleagues as the murder trial of William Blizzard proceeded with Wilburn under oath about prior testimony and alleged mountain shootings.
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Vtaea
Wilburn
Spa
Conte Townsend
John
Ravateswan
Walter Allen
Allen
Keeney
Miners’ Union
Feeney
Houston
Munsy
Gore
Cafalgo
Blair Mountain
Jim Morrison
Savoy Holt
Velasco Carpenter
Townsend
Ong
Edgar Combs
Wilburns
Henley Kitchen
George Munsey
Kitchin
Blair
Missionary Baptist
Blisard
Mingo County
Logan County
Mingo
Union
Keaney
Mooney
Blizzard
Duy' Eins
Jousion
Holt, Allen and Morrison
Combs
Garfield Hunter
Logan
Henry A. Walker
Kanawha County
Marmet
Munsey
Lewisburg
W. Va
J. B. Wilburn
William Blizzard
Blair Camp
Rev. Wilburn
J. E. Wilburn
Jefferson County
H. W. Houston
C. Townsend
Charles Town
Greenbrier County
William Buzzard
Wald J
Witmenses
Soman
Eastern Star Installation Of Officers At Grafton Temple
Grafton Order of the Eastern Star held its annual installation of officers at the Masonic Temple on Thursday night. The group noted growth from fifteen charter members to three hundred twenty and installed officers including Past Worthy Matron Mies Fub Bonafield as presiding officer, with social hour featuring ice cream and cake following the ceremony. A jewel gift and speeches by Past Patrons John McIntosh and Jon Mays celebrated Aubby Bonafield’s faithful service.
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Grafton Order
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Mies Fub
Bonafield
Ona C. Jefferies
A. Ruth Late
Lillian Gray
J. Rida Tartlett
Margaret Wear
Sentinel
Aubby Bonafield
John McIntos
Jon Mays
Indictments for 125 Still Held in Mine Case
Indianapolis readers learn that 125 indictments against coal operators and union officials from 1920 remain on the docket while 22 indictments from 1921 were dismissed on the Attorney General’s motion. The retained charges, under the Lever act and Sherman act provisions, involve the same defendants and essentially the same allegations.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Mine Workers’ Union
United States District Court
United States
Harry M. Daugherty
Attorney General Doubts Action On Lever Act Case
Attorney General Daughtty said last night he would take no action on the Lever act case for some time and may let it go over until fall. He indicated the action was not fully determined but might ask the federal court to wipe the slate clean. He plans to decide this week, then return to Columbus, Ohio, and proceed to Washington where a decision may come.
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Ceneral Daughtty
Columbus
Ohio
Washington
Drug test claims innocence for San Quentin inmate
San Quentin California June 29 Dr Lcopolamin alkaloid used in experiments on three inmates. John L Farrar convicted of killing a Chinese in Sacramento proved innocent under the drug. Eugene O Leary from Sacramento on grand larceny charge aided authorities in identifying him. John L Johnson admitted guilt and confessed to other cries. Drug tests claimed to inhibit reasoning and impel incapacity to fly while under influence. Farrar allegedly heard that Roy Carver fired the fatal shot.
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San Quentin
Cali
John L. Farrar
Sacramento
Eugene O'Leary
John L. Johnson
R. B. House
Perris
Texas
Cau
House
Parrar
Farrar
White
Roy Carver
Rates of self destruction vary by city in 1922 report
The Spectator reports 1922 death by own action rate at 15.1 per 100 000 nationwide, down from 15.7 in 1821. San Diego leads cities with 47.8 per 10 000, Sacramento 27.9, San Francisco 30.3, Portland 2 Seattle 1 Trenton and Denver also appear with lower figures. The piece notes puzzling regional patterns and urges curtailment of liquor and poison access as a preventive measure.
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Sand Diego
New York
United States
the Spectator
San Diego
Calif
Sacrament
San Francisco
Portland
Ore
Seattle
Washs
Trenton
N. J
Denver
Summerville
Williamsport
McKeensport
Scranton
Richmond
Vas
Englan
Rock Mountain
Pacific Coast
A Lite League
Mellon Presses British to Block Dry Grog Trade
American Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon told British officials aboard the Majestic that the United States will maintain a hard line on confiscating liquor aboard ships. He warned there is no solution until Congress acts, indicating no relaxation of Prohibition policies.
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Mellon
Andrew Wi-Metton
Treasury
England
Bast
Majestic
Pewsooner
United States of Government
Vquor
Neoming
Congress
Blizzard Case Drags Into Next Week in West Virginia Trial
In Lewisburg, West Virginia, the William Blizzard trial paused for a second adjournment as jurors were sent home and key witnesses testified amid a tangle of bribery and intimidation claims. Evans testified about payments and affidavits used to influence testimony, while defense and prosecution cited threats from union officials and legal maneuvers tied to the Blair Mountain episode.
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Lewisburg
W. Va
William Bugeard
Lewisboro
Blizzard
Charleston
C. PF. Keeney
District 17
United Mine Workers
Fred Mooney
Vision
Washington
Woman shoots in Buckhannon over suspected infidelity
Lucille Pierce of Clarksburg went to a Buckhannon home and shot Har old A Smith of Clarksburg three times after discovering he saw a young woman, Miss Louise Thomas. She then attempted suicide, missing the final shot. authorities report she confessed love and jealousy drove the crime.
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Smith
Buckhannon
Lucille Pierce
Clarksburg
Harold A.smith
James Davis
Harrison County
Zickefoose
Philippi
Jtown
James Pery
Thomas House
Perry
Tragedy In Clarksburg Involves Pierce Woman And Escort
A Clarksburg woman identified as Miss Pierce became central in a fatal incident after meeting James Perry on the street and driving to the Thomas house. Authorities report she denied drug use and described a difficult family background including a dying mother and several siblings. The couple left Clarksburg between six and seven, arriving in town shortly before eight.
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Titer
Dee
James Perry
Piarce
Clarksburg
Manila Rath by Typhoon Deluges City
Manila was struck by a typhoon causing widespread flooding and four and a half feet of water in major streets. Governor General Wood, traveling in provinces, was delayed returning. Wireless communications to Manila were knocked out as the storm hit the Philippine capital.
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Manilla
Wood
San Francisco
Cal
A.P
Naval Radio
Manila
Philippine Capital
Naval District Headquarters
Italian deputy stabbed at Nay is in serious condition
London June 29 AP dispatch reports Guiseppe Piedraville deputy speaker of the Chamber of Cities stabbed at Nay. He is in serious condition. No assailant escaped.
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London
Rope
Guiseppe Piedraville
Chamber of Cities
Nay
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the Union
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