Patrols Harden at Ohio Mines Amid Mass Strike
Steubenville, O June 10. Sheriffs in Jefferson and Belmont counties bolstered patrols to curb violence during a large coal mine strike involving about 600 workers. Deputies were posted at four M A Hann Company mines after claims Communist agitators entered from Pennsylvania. Roughly 1000 marchers halted at Hanna properties by Sheriff Howard Duff. Workers demand higher pay, eight hour day, end of the average system, and reemployment of discharged union members. mine officials threaten withdrawal unless the strike ends.
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Steubenville
Elda
Mag
W. J. Yost
Jefferson County
M. A. Hann Company
Robert Ireland
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Fairpoint
Hanna Company
Shortf Howard Duff
Belmont County
Duff
Providence
Clarkson Company
Sherif Dutt
Manis slain for revenge in Magoffin County
Salyersville reports say Magoffin County officers blame revenge for members of a family who joined the guard last week for Frank Johnson as the motive in the slaying of David Wireman. Wireman was shot while planting millet near his home as bloodhounds tracked a trail from Lexington through the mountains. Earlier, Johnson was killed by possemen after their guide, and another man known as Black Pinks had been shot to death. Initial reports of multiple deaths were denied by Dr. Robert Gillespie health officer.
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Salyersville
Frank Johnson
Magoffin County
David Wireman
Wireman
Lexington
Johnson
Robert J. Gillespie
State Police Busy in May
State troopers arrested 1 030 persons during May with fines totaling 21 034 50 and costs of 14 033 55. Offenders received jail or prison terms totaling 198 years, two months and five days. Miscellaneous charges accounted for 521 arrests and 159 years nine months ten days in sentences. Prohibition enforcement saw 410 arrests, 47 stills destroyed, 10 988 gallons moonshine, 971 gallons wine and cider, and 13 automobiles confiscated, with sentences totaling 32 years 11 months 10 days and fines of 13 474 50 plus 8 519 45 costs.
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Charleston
W. V
Harry A. Cooper
Ayate
Harding Memorial Nears Dedication At Marion
The Harding Memorial in Marion attracts thousands with four years of public access as June 16 dedication approaches led by President Hoover and Coolidge. Visitors from all states and foreign lands top millions, with ongoing annual cash and endowment funding aiding maintenance and landscaping surrounding the tomb and family plots.
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Harding
Marion
Warren G. Harding
Hoover
Coolidge
Harding Memorial Association
Washington
Calvin Coolidge
Joseph S. Frelingsmysen
New Jersey
George B. Christian,” Jr
Christian
Hoke Donithen
West Virginia Rural Education Attendance Debate Cited
A discussion on rural school attendance and progress contrasts with city schools. Officials urge steps to resolve unequal burdens on rural children who must work at home. The piece lists attendance percentages by county and references a 1926 Harding memorial cornerstone article about Mrs. Harding and a Blythe piece.
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West Virginia
Brooke
Ohio
Tack
Wee Harrison
Marion
West Virginia jury hears defense plea in murder case
The Flying Colonel's famous ships era closed as defense urged mercy for Sites claiming mental unsoundness and a childlike mind. Judge A J Valentine presided in absent jury as prosecutors pushed for first degree murder with death penalty. verdict sent Sites to state prison pending transfer to Moundville.
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Causel
Weston
A. J. Valentine
A. G. Bolton
Fife
Bolton
Moundaville
Wm. Harman
Helmick
Sites
Ono
Tucker County Murder Trial Continues With Silent Defense
(Continued From Page One) Trave nothing to say. The Tucker County sensational murder trial resumes as defense counsel remains silent amid mounting questions. Local prosecutors press for clarity on key events and motive as jurors await witnesses and deliberations.
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Tucker County
Consolidation of Staite veterans' service and guardianships
The 1941 legislature created the department of public welfare to consolidate the Staite veterans' service office, the Board of Children's Guardians, and the Crippled Children's Council. The law aims to promote efficiency and effectiveness in state welfare funding through coordination of activities, personnel, and resources.
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Public Welfare Council
Conley
Senate
State Board of Public Works
Department
Veterans’ Service Officer
Board of Children’s Guardians
Crippled Children’s Council
Public Welfare
West Virginia Crippled Children's Council
West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs
Crippled Children’s Society
Treeomeersonei
Harding Memorial Ceremony Benediction Details
Dr. Jesse Swank of Marion Ohio will give the benediction at the Harding memorial abdication ceremony on June 6. President Hoover will deliver the dedicatory address at the event honoring the late president.
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Ceoq
Jesse Swank
Marion
Ohio
Harding
Hoover
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