Missing Grafton man Woolard found dead on river bank
The body of W R Woolard aged about 58 years was found on the Ty garts Valley river bank below Grafton after two days missing from his Railroad street home. Coroner's jury postponed decisions pending additional witnesses as to whether foul play caused death by drowning amid head injuries. Witness Frank Zinn testified of a third unknown man in a drinking party that night. Funeral plans await jury ruling.
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W. R. Woolard
Railroad Street
First Ward
Sinc
Tygarts Valley
Grafton
FP. S. Suddarth
Campbell
Woolard Hai
McGlumphy Undertaking Establishment
Ma Ore
Woolard
Frank Zinn
Zinn
Wolard
Common
Rivey al
Coffman
Jeo
Jad
Trac
Bat
Jury Verdict Finds Woolard Was Drowned
Funeral services for R. W. Woolard of the First Ward will be held at 2 o clock tomorrow from Railroad street. A coroner jury inquiry into his mysterious death last Tuesday continues with witnesses recounting a boat accident near Coffman and an intoxicated companion named Zinn. The verdict states the deceased came to his death by drowning and suffered head injuries prior to the drowning.
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R. W. Woolard
Tygarts Valley
Fetterman
Railroad Street
Woolard
McGrumphy Undertaking Establishment
Joe Jenkins
Coffman
Zinn
John Miller
Upper Coffman
Jenkins
Thomas Weekly
Tygarts Valley Traction Company
Wk Zinn
Mr. Weekly
Weekly
Zion
George Woolard
Bob
Marconi announces wireless around world progress
Italian Senator Marconi, famed wireless pioneer, said aboard his yacht Mlottral that Atlantic experiments indicate new wireless reach. He spoke on arrival in New York on June 16, detailing advances toward global wireless communication and the potential impact on transatlantic links.
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New York
Marconi
Italy
Mlottral
Atlantic
Global radio flash ranges reach across the world
The report notes that it is possible to flash radio stages around the world and recalls a previous statement that the maximum sending distance established was 12,200 miles.
Logan Mine Strike Trial Heares Miner Testimony
Charles Town West Virginia June 1 A P Admission by Marlon Williams a defense witness in Rev J B Wilburns Logan County deputy shooting case that he fired at state troopers at Sharples Beech Creek at the start of the 1921 miners march. Williams described patrol motives and gun use while denying exact shot count.
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Sharples
Wilburn
Charles Town
Williams
Toopers
Logan
Logan County
Harold W. Houston
Jack Brinkman
Testele
W. Harris
Gore
Frank Lowenstein
Blair
Brinkman
Sis
Lowenstein
United Mine Workers
Houston
Jess Workman
J. W. Harris
Harris
Wilburn Defense Involves Blame On Deputy System
In CHARLES TOWN on June 16 opposing counsel in the Wilburn trial argued over the Logan county gun or deputy sheriff system. The Rev J E Wilburn is charged with killing Deputy Sheriff John Gore and two others during miners march last summer near Marmet. The defense claimed self defense citing the guard system to defend Blair mountain from reported Logan deputies, while the state objected, and Judge J M Woods presided.
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Wilburn
Charles Town
Logan County
J. E. Wilburn
Logan
Blair Mountain
Boone County
Blair
Sherif John Gore
Marmet
J. M. Woods
William Blizaard
Piers Carriel
Heated courtroom clash over union dispute during Logan march
The session saw sharp exchanges between state and defense attorneys as C W Osenton and James Mason traded insults while Harold Houston objected to labeling the defendant a murderer. Witnesses recounted a Logan county clash with deputy sheriffs tied to open shop vs unionism, with the jury excluded for a relevance ruling.
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C. W. Osenton
James M. Mason
Mr. Mason
Harold Houston
Frank Duty
Blocton
Mingo County
Duty
Logan County
Mingo
Logan Elds
Logan
Houston
Willian Blizzard
Maryn Williams
Rayford
Cabin Creek
Sharples
Taxi Cab Men Must Haul All People Alike
Morgantown West Virginia June 16 A P Investigating a complaint that taxi cabs refused to carry miners working under open shop rules and displayed signs We support union men and will not carry cabs St Clair Smith trade supervisor of the State Road Commission ruled that taxis with state licenses are common carriers and must not discriminate Signs objectionable to patrons cannot be displayed on cabs violators would forfeit licenses Complainants coal companies reported miners faced transportation refusals to reach mines
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Morgantown
W. Va
A.P
St. Clair Smith
State Road Commission
Great area of summer resort smoking ruins
Firemen at Long Island’s Avenue area battled yesterday’s blaze that destroyed a mile of dwellings and hotel structures in a summer resort. Today crews played water on smoldering wreckage as property damage was estimated at about 2 million dollars.
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Arverne
L. I
York
Avenue,l.i
Montgomery in Tribute to the Great Emblem
A commemorative address honors the American flag at the Elks Fire Day event. The tribute recalls Flag Day origins, the flag’s symbolism, and Elks members’ World War I sacrifices, highlighting liberty, justice, and national unity as the banner’s enduring call.
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Montgomery
the Great Emblem
Samuel
United States
General Washington
Col. Ross
Mr. Morris
Daisy Ross
Duty to Government and Flag Amid National Tension
A speaker urges unity and patriotic duty to guard the Temple of Liberty. He warns unrest threatens national unity and peril, stresses honest toil and a living wage, and calls Elk members to uphold government and flag as fundamental principles.
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Temple of Liberty
Uread
Young Ward Returned to Prison After Murder Indictment
White Plains June 16 Walter Ward wealthy baker's son was jailed last night after arraignment in supreme court on a first degree murder indictment tied to the death of Clarence Peters, a former sailor, on May 16. The case involves a blackmail plot linked to race tracks, with Ward questioned alongside his brother and father. Ward faced the court, and a adjournment was granted for today as the district attorney pursued the conspiracy inquiry.
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White Plains
Walter
Ward
Supreme Court
Clarence Peters
Peters
Kensico
H Ward
New York
Frank Chertee
Werner
New Rochelle
Morschauser
Ralph D. Ward
New Rocheke
Young Ward
Weeks
Full time public health office urged for Taylor county
Dr. Wm T Henshaw of the State Department of Health visited Grafton to press a full time health officer for Taylor county. Local groups led by Red Cross and public health associations have built a foundation. a formal office with two nurses and a clerk would cost about 12000 yearly but offer stronger prevention. County court levy of three cents is proposed to fund the program, with state support up to 5500, contingent on local assurances. Interested residents should register their support with the county court.
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Wm. T. Henshaw
State Department of Health
Chamber of Commerce
Taylor County
Hed Cross
Public Health Association of Gratton
Tuberculosis Association
School
the Metropolitan
Grafton
Red Cross
State Department of Heath
Cary
Toen
West Virginia
Mizzo County
Henshaw
Court House
Henghan
Anotl County
Taylor Cou
Lor
Cadet Killed When Auto Hit by Train Near Allaire
Long Branch N J June 16 A P Jerome Stewart a cadet at United academy West Point Allaire was killed when a Pennsylvania railroad train struck his automobile a woman companion escaped by jumping Coll s ton wrecked Eight passengers were aboard the wrecked train at Allaire near Belbury Park New Jersey according to a report received by the company The accident was caused by the auto collision with the engine and baggage car
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Long Branch
N. J
Jerome Stewart
United Academy
West Pont Allaire
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Allaire
Alebury Park
Comepany
Beleian Chamber hears rumor of minister's Moscow assassination
Rumors circulated in the Beleian Chamber of Deputies that Normer, minister who served as Russian Revolutionists' counsel in Moscow, had been assassinated there. No official confirmation yet in general circles.
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Brussels
A.p.j
Belesian
Aimile
Normer
Russia
Counseul
Moscow
Illinois First Miners Back to Work at Lewter and Sherwood Mine
In Herrin Illinois the Lewter and Sherwood coal mine six miles east resumed production with armed guards guarding the roadway. It marks the first coal mined since the April conflict and signals a return to work under security.
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Illinois
Herrin
Lewter and Sherwood
Proclaim New Gov't for M Mangha MUKDEN Ri
Fragmentary AP copy reports a proclaimed government in Manchuria with unclear wording. It mentions Mukden and Mangha, hinting at a new governance arrangement or proxy authority but lacks full context or clear names and dates. The readable portion suggests a governmental change in Manchuria with external influence.
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Ri Mukden
Mangha
Manchuria
Vince
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