Yank Cavalry Defeats Rebels In First Fight
El Paso June 16 American troops sent into Mexico to end border fire fought their first engagement with Francisco Villa’s forces at the Juarez race track. The Americans, including the 4th battalion of the 25th Infantry and parts of the 82nd Artillery and cavalry, crossed the border after orders from Brigadier General 3.0 Win. Villa’s troops were driven back. several on both sides were killed or wounded.
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EL Paso
Mexico
Francisco Villa
Juarez Race Track
Victorieus
Villa
U. S
Rio Grande
ETP
82Nd
Juracz
Hadsells
Erwin
Allies to Name Germans to be Tried for War
Paris June 16 The Allies promised the German government that within one month they will deliver the list of names of persons whom they will try for responsibility for the war and for violation of laws of war.
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Paris
Maine tablet prom to honor ship relics for cemetery
Mayor Dilworth received word from Senator Howard Sutherland that the old battleship Maine will supply 1,311 tablets. The tablets are to be made from the discarded chieftain of the seas and sold through the secretary of the navy as relics or souvenirs for a national cemetery, with Grafton offered a tablet option.
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Dilworth
Howard Sutherland
Maine
National
Grafton
Secretary of the Navy
Doctors Favor Beer and Wine in Medical Treatment
The American Medical Association convention in New York adopted a resolution endorsing properly brewed lager as essential for certain cases and favoring beer with cotin content over 294 percent alcohol. Light wines are also supported for treating specific conditions.
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New York
Allied Medieal Association of America
Schools of Medicine
Chicago Banks Seek New Mint For Pennies
June 15 Chicago bankers led by James B. Forgan urged Secretary Carter Glass to establish a government mint in Chicago or nearby to ease a penny shortage. The letter cited rising commerce with Panama and the Philippines and noted treasury delays and bank limits on penny orders.
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Chicago
Hicago
Carter Mc Glass
Treasury
James B. Forgan
Chcago Clearing House Committee
Panama
Philippines
Kaiser’s Place Is Insane Ward Says Socialist Leader
Berlin June 14 Former Emperor William belongs in the pathological ward and is not wanted in Germany, declares Herman Mueller Socialist whip in a speech before the party convention. He warns the ex ruler would threaten the country and cites his verbosity as a cause of Germany’s misfortune. cheers greet the remarks.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Willian
Germany
Herman Mueller
National Assembly
Herr Mueller
Mueller
London Celebrates First Nonstop Atlantic Flight Victors
London salutes Captain John Arena and Lieutenant Arthur W Brown after their 1650 nautical mile nonstop crossing in a Vickers Vimy bomber. Officials completed formal examination of the aircraft and confirmed the flight’s authenticity with a marked chart. A formal reception for the air victors is planned.
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London
Atlantic
Air Victors
John Arena
Arthur W. Brown
St. Johns
N. P
Clifden
Galway
Ireland
Aero Club
Car Shortage Hits Coal Production in West Virginia
Reports from Southern West Virginia's coal fields indicate the car shortage following regional congestion reduced June output. Pocahontas producers struggle to meet demand while production drops due to cars and the Norfolk and Western shopmen strike. Kanawha fields suffer most with 65 percent output. heavy demand for gas coal noted in Cabin Creek and surrounding districts.
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Charleston
W. Va
Couch
West Virginia
Pocahontas
Norfolk and Western
Kanawha
Cabin Creek
Wilson to tour U S for league of nations message
President Wilson plans a speaking tour across the United States to advocate the league of nations. Secretary Tumulty prepared a tentative itinerary, while historical figures from 1918 are cited in discussion of wartime Zeppelin losses and Allied actions.
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Wilson
U.S
League OF Nations
Washington
British fliers cross Atlantic in 16 hours 12 minutes
Captain Alcock and Lieutenant Brown completed a non stop Atlantic flight from St Johns Newfoundland to Clifden Ireland in 16 hours 12 minutes landing at 9 40 British summer time. The Vickers Vimy bi plane faced fog and radio interference with the crew unharmed. Officials described marks on the plane needing RAF verification before official completion.
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London
Jol Mcock
Arthur Ww. Brown
Clifden
Ireland
Atlantic
St. Johns
Nop
Crp
Aleork
Newfoundland
Stong
Ywn
Alcock
The
Aero Club
Lana
Air Ministry
Royal Air Force
Dublin
Brown
England
Gulway
Ardbear Harbor
Galway
Burleson Grants Right of Collective Bargaining
Postmaster General Burleson grants the right of collective bargaining to telephone and electrical workers, averting a nationwide strike. The policy extends to all Post Office Department employees including telegraph operators and postal workers, as reported to the American Federation of Labor convention by CH. McCarthy of San Francisco.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Burleson
Post Office Department
Fording
American Federation of Labor
CH. McCarthy
San Francisco
Washington
Irish questions resolutions sent to peace conference
The American Congress resolutions on the Irish question have been formally transmitted to the peace conference. Delegates Frank J. Walsh and Edward F. Dunne informed the Irish societies of the United States. No detail on the letter’s character is given. One of the world’s richest iron ore deposits lies in the Lajara hills, Indiana.
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Paris
American Congress
Frank J. Walsh
Edward F. Dunne
United States
Lajara Hills
Indi
Red Cross Work Rooms Close For Summer Season
The Red Cross local work rooms will close for summer after supervisors decide to suspend operations. Four number of garments are cut out ready for production, with options to continue sewing by contacting Mrs. I. Schroeder or Mrs. Tom Love for knitting. Potomac Division notes advise temporary pause only, with reopening in fall depending on conditions in Europe and headquarter guidance.
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Red Cross
Shroeder
Tom Love
Potomac Division
Ayis
Europe
American Red Cross Commission
Lady Falls Heir to Fortune in Providence Notice
Mrs. Herbert M. Wolf of Gratton I FP Db No 6 received official notice from the Banking House in Providence acting as administrator of her deceased uncle's estate. Bond set at 1 million dollars, estate valued around 600000 dollars. She is named a joint heir with an undetermined number of siblings. Family size not stated. Distribution expected to leave each heir a tidy sum. Mr and Mrs Wolf were in the city arranging papers for her share. Also mention of a couple on Warrett street and a healthy mother and child arrival.
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Daily Sentinel
Herbert M. Wolf
Gratton I. FP. Db
Providence
R. I
Woltta
Wolf
Drug Addicts In United States Over One Million
Washington June 14. A congressional committee reports over one million drug addicts in the United States and enough opium imported yearly to give every person 86 doses. Findings cite rising narcotics use, growing imports, and a large underground traffic run by dope peddlers. Recommends Congress action and care programs alongside Harrison law.
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YFAR
Washington
United States
Henry T. Rainey
Reid Hunt
Harvard University, PLC
Keith
Internal Revenue
A G. du- Mez
The
Public Health Service
Congres
Canada
Mexico
Atlantic
Pacific
Jones
Piblic
Privat
Children’s Day Service Draws Large Crowd at Reuilh Baptist
A very pretty and impressive Children’s Day program titled Garland of Peace was held Sunday night at Reuilh Baptist Church. The church was filled to capacity and crowded beyond, with a large audience present.
Within the Folds of the Flag Performance Recital
A Morgantown church program featured songs and drills led by fifteen women in an emblematic piece Within the Folds of the Flag with roles such as Goddess of Liberty Justice and Patriotism. The event closed with the Star Spangled Banner and high audience praise.
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Goddess of Liberty
Justice Service
America
Exer
Local Lodge Banquet Follows New Member Invasion
The Daughters of Isabella Court Ave Marie No 361 in Grafton West Virginia held a banquet at the Elks Home on East Main Street after initiating new members. A program of music readings and addresses preceded the meal served by Hotel Willard featuring olives fruit cocktail Spanish mackerel chicken and vegetables with cream cake and coffee.
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Rally Sentinel
Court Ave Marie No
Isabella
Elks Home
East Main Street
Sunyday
Court Jont of
Are No
Josephine Flanagan
Bernadine
Bailey Ridge social note and local visits
In Bailey Ridge residents report dry weather but expect rain soon. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Helms of Cannon visited the Reese family over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Hotsonpiller of Sandridge called on friends. Joe Davis traveled to Newbury on business. Sam and Bryan Armstrong attend Summer Normal at Terra Alta. The Hunt Social on June 14 honored Gen. Hunt who returned from France, described as one of the season’s big events.
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W. F. Helms
Cannon
Reese
W. G. Hotsonpiller
Sandridge
Joe Davis
Newbury
Sam
Bryan Armstrong
Terra Alta
Hunt
Jeven
Costa Rica Crisis Lowers Hope for Stabilization
Washington dispatches report the Tinoco government revolt in Costa Rica moving into a new phase with outbreaks in San Jose and a serious overall situation. The gunboat Castine at Port Limon remains on standby for possible landing, but naval orders limit action without Washington directives. Officials warn conditions could force U.S. government action if needed.
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Washington
Tinoco
Costa Rica
State Department
San Jose
Castine
Port Limon
Thompson sale to sustain coal land values in Pittsburgh
Trustees in bankruptcy of Josiah V. Thompson have sold estate assets to Piedmont Coal Company, subject to court approval, for 5.5 million dollars. The deal covers Pennsylvania real estate, West Virginia real estate, and personal assets, with $500,000 deposited to guarantee the purchaser’s good faith. Sale hinges on court ratification by December 31, 1919 to preserve coal land values and prevent widespread foreclosures. The buyers are represented by Peter S. Grossenbacher among others. trustees and counsel credit extensive effort to protect unsecured creditors.
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Pittsburgh
Josiah V. Thompson
Uniontown
G. R. Scrugham
D. M. Hertzog
J. M. Hite
United States
District Court For
Western District of Pennsylvania
Norther Diatrict
West Vireiix al
Piedmont Coal Company
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Beach ‘Trust
Well & Thorpe
Umbel, Robinson, McKea & Williams
W. H. Conaway
Fairmont
J. W. ‘Thompson
Guggenheimer
Untermeyer & Marshall
New York
Peter 8. Grossenp
Chicago
Redd
Smith, Shaw & Beal
Met
Thompson
A. A. Son
Monongahela Valley
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Raphenies River
Maia
MINT
Kaiser
France
Belgium
TG Telegraph
City Hall Park
S. J. Konenkamp
Telegraphers’ Union
Part
Lid Aw
Trleson
Trish
Pruntytow
Cal Smoot
Newburg
Morgantown
Smoot
Point Marion
Newby
Bailey Ridge
Costa Rico
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