Alaska coal claims canceled by Interior secretary
Washington June 27 The Cunningham Guggenheim coal claims in Alaska valued from 100 million to 1 billion dollars were ordered canceled by Commissioner Dennett with Interior Secretary Fisher approval. The decision frustrates the Morgan Guggenheim syndicate effort to grab Alaska coal deposits. Public domain restoration and reentry will follow. Pinchot supporters hail the ruling as a conservation victory. Attorneys plan to appeal to courts and seek Supreme Court review. Secretary Fisher pledged to push remaining Alaskan coal claims and urge new central Alaska laws. The decision marks final department action on Cunningham claims with further determinations to follow. John W Davidson of Pittagein Coal Co rode the goat in Grafton Lodge incident.
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Washington
Cunningham-Guggenheim
Alaska
Fred Dennett
General Land Office
Taft
Gifford Pinchot
L. R. Gravis
Pinchot
Richard A. Ballinger
Ballinger
Interior
Walter L. Fisher
Chicago
Fisher
National Conservation Association
Lee Cunningham
Tes
Supreme Court of the United States
Charles Oweeny
W. W. Baker
Cunningham Group
Morgans Guggenheim Syndicate
Guegenheims
Department of the Interior
Department
Ministers In Ocooiun Here Begin Institute
The Ministerial Institute of the United Brethren church opened at the Grafton TB church on the West Side at 8:30 this morning with devotion led by Rev. H. L. Koontz. Rev. W. D. Herndon chaired the morning session, with Rev. F. Slaughter elected secretary and committees appointed. Rev. H. R. Hess spoke on The Preacher An Educator, followed by Rev. J. T. Foster’s exposition of the book Philemon. Rev. Herndon was excused due to his brother’s illness.
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The
United Brethren Church
Grafton TB
H. L. Koontz
Arden Circuit
W. D. Herndon
F. Slaughter
H. R. Hess
A.B
Dut’ Street
Clarksburg
J.T. Foster
Buckhannon
Philemon
WD. Herndon
Naval Academy grad Homer Holt assigned to Battleship Idaho
Homer Holt, a United States Naval Academy graduate, is assigned to duty aboard the battleship Idaho now stationed at League Island Navy Yard in Philadelphia. He will depart soon to assume duties aboard the ship, the son of Judge John Homer Holt of Grafton.
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Homer Holt
United States Naval Academy
Idaho
Wich
League Island Navy Yard
Philadelphia
John Homer Holt
Grafton
Petition for recall rumors hit Parkersburg council members
In Parkersburg on June 27 rumor spreads of a recall petition targeting Myer Murdock and three of the four city council members. The new city form of government was set up less than two months ago and officials anticipate definite developments today amid fallout from recent appointments.
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Parkersburg
Myer Murdock
Eight candidates ride the Elk goat at Grafton lodge initiation
A class of eight candidates impressed at the Grafton lodge of Elks last evening by riding the goat and taking turns at rough riding. A good attendance witnessed the capers while the initiation was followed by a social session with visiting brothers who enjoyed the event.
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Grafton
Secret Service links West Virginia crimes to women and men
Secret Service officers believe a long crime spree in Bluefield area tied to Mrs M M Leonard her two sons and Esther Folten. Leonard and Wolden wives of two now jailed men are wanted. Jack Wilson linked to a counterfeit ring. Officers say six railroad and post office robberies confessed, with more to clear up. Delegates at the Millinery Traveling Men's association convention in Indianapolis report next winter hats will be smaller.
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Cle
Washington
M. M. Leonard
Esther Folten
Bluefield
W. Va
Secret Service
West Virginia
Leonard
Wolden
Nowels
Jack Wilson
Wilson
Traveling Men's Association
Indianapolis
Labor Leaders Ordered to Appear for Contempt July 17
Washington June 27 Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison were ordered to appear July 17 by Justice Daniel T. Wright of the District Supreme Court to show cause why they should not be adjudged guilty of contempt. The action follows a report by a special committee of attorneys. The U S Supreme Court had set aside jail sentences in a related contempt case and allowed the District court to reopen if needed. Although July 17 is set for the labor leaders appearance there will be no hearing until fall.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
Daniel T. Wright
District Supreme Court
Wright
Hbuck
United States Supreme Court
District Court
Young Goff Lands Place In Wisconsin District Attorney Post
Washington reports the senate judiciary committee on Monday favorably reported the nomination of Guy D. Goff for district attorney of the eastern district of Wisconsin after a months long hold up. Goff, a son of Judge Nathan Goff, is a West Virginia native and has drawn attention from West Virginian observers amid the delayed confirmation process.
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Washington
Guy D. Goff
Wisconsin
Senate Judiciary Committee
la Follette
Ty Got
West Virginie
Nathan Gol
Million in a Big Coat Deal At Pocahontas Coal Field
A deal closed in the Pocahontas coal field involving Hon T. and HH. tr. Houston transferring properties of the Big Key dona Colliery Co. The company outputs 2,000 tons daily and operates a battery of 250 coke ovens. The Tonston interests also acquired the Stonecut lease on Pinnacle Creek, a large tract to be developed.
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Aluefield
W. Va
Houston
Big Keydona Colliery Co
Tonston
Pinnacle Creek
Detectives in Lorimer case loom large at county hearing
Washington June 27 Detectives shadowed witnesses in the Lorimer investigation as Clarence Funk a Chicago witness told the Senate committee detectives followed him or watched him at luncheon Four detectives reportedly followed Funk and two watched him after the hearing He declined to name his employer The committee adjourned to executive session to consider the situation A county Sunday school convention notice follows inviting districts to hold meetings and report finances by July 20 1911
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Washington
Clarence 5. Funk
Chicago
Lorimer
Senate
Edward Hines
Funk
Bpringtiel
Deterti
Fink
Senator Lorimer
Senator Fisher Visits Town for John McGraw Jr Event
Senator Jake Wiher of the Tenth West Virginia district travels from Sutton to attend a ceremony at St Augustine's church hosted by John McGraw Jr. He is joined by J W Woodell of Webster Boringa hotel and Mrs. Kimmy Sinsel who had stayed to care for her ill mother Mrs. Willabeth Davig on Walnut Street before returning home to Webster today.
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Jake Wiher
West Virgina
City
Sutton
Tuwer
John McGraw, Jr
St. Augustine's Church
Fisher
J. W. Woodell
Webster Boringa Hotel
Kimmy Sinsel
Willabeth Davig
Walnut Street
Webster
Mob Beats Up Officer After Shooting At Boarding House
In Newark on Sunday police officer Wo Glenn shot Frank Savange three times after Savange refused to stop and dance at a boarding house. Savange was dragged toward railroad tracks by a mob but rescued by friends. Authorities say Savange may die. observers condemn lynch law and urge law as proper course.
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Newark
Glenn
Frank Savange
Savange
Double Tragedy in Aighwood W Va Over Cocaine Rage
In Richwood West Virginia on June 27 a double tragedy shocked the community. Guilie John, a cocaine user, shot his boarder R T Hulett in the Johns home then killed himself at the hub factory. Hulett was wounded and hospitalized. The incident is linked to cocaine dependency and temper.
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Richwood
W. Va
Guille John
R.T. Hulett
John
Bulett
Eulett
Johns
Elllett
Jong Re
Elliett
Hulett
Woodmen of the World delegate returns from Rochester meeting
Sam M. Zinn, a West Slade merchant and delegate elected at Roanoke Head Camp, traveled from Rochester after two weeks for the Sovereign Camp gathering. He reports a warm reception and continuous entertainment for delegates. An appropriation of 1,000,000 dollars was approved for a new Woodmen of the World building in Omaha, Nebraska.
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Sam M. Zinn
West Slade
Rochester
Woodmen F the World
Roanoke
Woodmen of the World
Omaha
Nebraska
Order
Tramp robs 15 on Ohio river tracks. lodge leaders absent
Grafton lodge No 308 members plan to attend a grand lodge meeting in Atlantic City next month. Halted Ruler 8 H Sommerville cannot attend. Mr Pollo and W B Cruise will go in his stead. A tramp single handed held up a gang of 15 at gunpoint on the Ohio River tracks two miles north of here. He ordered the gang to surrender, then fled with a pistol in hand.
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Grafton Lodge
B. P.O
Grant Lodge
Atlantic City
H. Sommerville
Moundsville
W. Vo
Mr. Pollo
Big
W. B. Cruise
Grand Lodge
Ohio River
Wivisloni
Narrows
Here
Petition Circulating to Recall Parkersburg Mayor and Council
Report states residents circulate petitions to recall Mayor Murdock and several councilmen in Parkersburg. Citizens criticize the communist or municipal form now in vogue and condemn the present officials for lack of service as turmoil grows over recent appointments.
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Murdock
Parkersburg
Commie Elon
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