MEN ENLIST TO SERVE IN PI MINGO ARMY
Williamson West Virginia June county officials say Mingo county will not require citizens for service in two military companies authorized by Governor Morgan. Ninety five men have enrolled as volunteers and the full quota of one hundred eighty is expected to be obtained before tonight. A meeting at the courthouse will complete the organization as Captains have been commissioned and lieutenants will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson W. Va
Citisens
Mingo County
Morgan
Appoints Men to Fill Posts Through State
Charleston June 29 Governor Morgan tonight announced the appointment of Dr. A. G. Rutherford of Thacker Mingo County to be superintendent of the Welch State Hospital formerly known as Miners Hospital number three. Rutherford will take effect July 1 succeeding Dr Hicks who left after forming a partnership in Bluefield. Other appointments include Ernest M. Layne to the veterinary examining board term to 1927 Sue Staunton reappointed to the children's guardians board W T Churchman and H G Camper reappointed to the public health council. Dr W J Davidson named to succeed Dr H R Gaynor on the council after senate delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Morgan
A. G. Ruthford
Thacker, Mingo Hcounty
Welch State Te Ital
Miners Hospital Number Three
Rutherford
Hicks
Public ‘Health Council
H. G. Camper
McDowell County
Public Health Council
W. J. Davidson
Parkersburg
H.R. Gaynor
Davidson
Senate
Dr. Gaynor
Gaynor
Disarmament To Get An Airing In Congress Meeting
President Hard ig urged Congress to express a favorable opinion on disarmament in broad terms. He wrote Representative Mandel of Wyoming, the Republican leader in the House, stating the matter is wholly desirable for discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Hardig
Representative Mandel
Wyoming
House
Royal Neighbors Bake Sale Notice
Neighbors please contribute items for a bake sale at Co-Operative store on Saturday July 2 starting 11 a.m. Add bread pies cakes rolls and salads for sale by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ROYAL
Co- Operative Store
Brad
Pier
Roush Trial Opens After Jury Is Seated
Clarkburg West Virginia June 29 After selecting a trial jury most of yesterday morning the state’s star witness Frank Hayes was examined and cross examined for the remaining time in the local criminal court at the Paul Roush case charged with the murder of Wheeler Sanders on North Fourth Street May 10. Roush one of four indicted but severance granted means each man will be tried separately. Thirty four men were called before a jury was secured with fourteen disqualified nine for opposition to capital punishment and five who had formed opinions about the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
W. Va
Frank Hayes
Paul Roush
Wheeler Sanders
North Pourth Street
Roush
James Betts
Howard Crummitt
Arthur Vannort
Orchard report is made public in West Virginia crops
The Department of Commerce release shows West Virginia apple production dropping from 51,000,000 bushels in 1909 to 4,189,162 in 1914 with the state ranking just outside the top nine. Peach output nearly doubles from 28,901 in 1909 to 700,411 in 1919. Bearing age trees rise to 2,019,862 from 1,424,582, while nonbearing trees fall from 841,742 to 441,188.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Department of Commerce
United States
Labor award binds all workers across railroad system
The Railroad Labor Board rules that a majority can push bargaining for an entire craft or class across the system but not for any single point on the line. Clerks in general offices on several roads may negotiate separate shop agreements, though a list of officials may be excluded from unified accords.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Railroad Labor Board
White Rose Grove No. 2 Address by Supreme Forest Leader
White Rose Grove No 2 Woodmen Circle invites all members to a Thursday afternoon meeting at 2 20 with Mr White of Washington DC supreme forest delivering the address. Members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Rose Grove No. 2
Woodmen's Circle
White
Washington, D.C
Supreme Forrest
Tygart River Clears For Summer Bathing At Park Opening
The Tygart River flows green and mud free after a storm, with yellow streaks near banks. Officials attribute sediment flush from last night’s storm, signaling the park opening and the start of public bathing. Women avoid the muddy water while bathing plans spread among men. The park event next Monday is tied to the river’s improved clarity and a patriotic program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tygart’s Valley
West Virginia Sees More Males Than Females in Census
Census figures show West Virginia with 763 098 males and 700 603 females in a total population of 1 463 704, yielding 108.0 men per 100 women. Nationally about two million more men than women are recorded, reflecting postwar imbalances.
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West Virginia
United States Census Bureau
Pittsburgh Bishop Elevation Is Historic Ceremony
In Pittsburgh on June 25 a large assembly of church dignitaries witnessed the consecration of The Rt. Rev Hugh G. Boyle as Bishop of the Pittsburgh diocese. Dennis Cardinal Dougherty of Philadelphia presided with a high mass, robe investiture, and benediction by Bishop Boyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Dennis Cardinal Dougherty
Philadelphia
Hugh G. Boyle
Boyle
Clergymen Seek Injunction Over Dempsey Carpentier Fight
Jersey City clergy led by Rev. Harry B. Wyatt to Prosecutor Girvin to seek a court injunction preventing the Dempsey Carpentier fight scheduled for Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Harry B. Wyatt
Clergymen's Community Club of
Girvin
Dempsey-Carpentier
Wheeling City Election Case Gets Started
Wheeling W Va June 2 The city council refused to dismiss the election contest over Councilmen Morgan and Thompson with testimony from Miss Clara Friedhoff who voted for Gilligan the contestant. Gilligan contest alleges gross fraud across wards with missing and inflated votes and the trial to include most voters in a Second ward precinct. The contest may last ten days or more as Gilligan and McGregor suits proceed separately and next week for McGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Daid J. Morgan
Chester Thompson
Clara Friedhoff
Charles P. Gilligan
Thompson
Gilligan
W. C. McGregor
Morgan
McGregor
Race horse recovers after wind-pipe operation
News briefs report a leading racehorse of the 1920 season recuperating from surgery for a wind-pipe issue after a worrying workout. The horse had won ten events last year and a major race this year, with indications of severe illness prompting the operation. Other items note a Turko-Bolsheviki plot uncovered in Constantinople and the death of Lady Randolph Churchill in London.
Time and a Half For Workers In Railroad Labor Pact
Reports from Washington and Chicago indicate progress on railroads wage talks as the Railroad Labor Board decision allowing time and a half for overtime on lines that paid it before federal control is seen as clearing up disputes. Army and Navy planes reportedly established contact while battleship Iowa operated off Virginia.
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Army
Washington
Navy
Chicago
Iowa
Virginia
Railroad Labor Board
Lower Rates Opposed by Rail Men in Philadelphia
EB T Whittier, chief spokesman for the roads, told the Trades Council of the Manufacturers' club that complete abrogation of the national agreement and major operating-cost reductions, mainly in wages, must occur before railroad rates can be cut. He claimed wage reductions ordered by the federal board mislead the public into thinking the national agreement was canceled by lowering employee pay and changing rates, a view not shared by union leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
EB. T. Whittier
Roads
Railroad Labor Board
Trades Council of the
Manufacturers’ Club
Federal Board
Whittier
Governor delays mine inspectors until August first
L. D. Vaughn, formerly a resident here and ex inspector for the second mining district, reports from Charleston that Governor Morgan will not appoint mine inspectors until August 1. Vaughn, now living in Morgantown on Kingwood street, visited the city on his way home from Charleston and renewed ties with State Department of Mines officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Vaughn
Morgantown
Kingwood Street
Charleston
Vaughn
State Department of Mines
Morgan
Grafton Chamber of Commerce Roll of Honor Names
On the second day of canvass 118 new members were added, totaling 221. The list includes J H S Barlow Ella J Bartlett R B Blaney Fred Bolliger H T Bord H A Bowers L W Burns Jas H Colebank Crystal Tee Co W J Curry B H Davis Frank Evans Friedman Son Grafton Banking Trust Co Grafton Feed Storage Co Jas L Guth Mrs E R Handley Guy D Haymond Miss W P Hendrickson B J Holverstott Minnie Huhn J L Jollitte W E Kines M Kirechanski Klein Co Lend A Hand Circle 8 M Leonard J Clyde Lewis WR Loar C A Lowe C I McCafferty A F McConkey A McGrumphy V J McGonagle Dr Rachel McKee R J Maloney Merchants & Mechanics Savings Bank J Newham C O Newton Marry Osburn Mrs L Te Painter Parrish Realty Co Perino H L Potts Miss Ella Prim Pugh Beavers Miss Annie Remlinger J G Remlinger Mrs Jed Robinson Mrs Olga Robinson W B Robinson Win Rosenstein Royal Window Glass Co Samaras Bros Mrs C F Schroeder A B Lehner Chas R Skaggs Dr F S Smith A F Snively Southern Glass Co Mrs Chas W Steel Win Steenberger Thornton Fire Brick Co K H Trippett L H Trippett Union Coal Co S L Walters H A Warden Mrs A S Warder W Merle Watkins RG Watt W H Willhide Guy F P Willige
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Grafton Chamber of Commerce
Acme
J. HS. Barlow
Ella J. Bartlett
R. B. Blaney
Fred Bolliger
W. T. Bolyard H, T
Bord
H. A. Bowers
L. W. Burns
Clark Jas
H. Colebank Crystal
Ee Co
J. Curry
Davis Frank Evans
F. Friedman & Son
Grafton Banking & Trust Co
Grafton Feed & Storage Co
Jas
L. Guth
E. R. Handley Guy D. Haymond
W. P. Hendrickson
Holverstott
Minnie Huhn
J. L, Jollitte
W. Fe
Kines
M. Kirehanski
Klein & Co
M. Leonard
J. Clyde Lewis WR
Loar C. A, Lowe
Jed Robinson
Olga Robinson
W. B. Robinson
Rosenstein Royal Window Glass Co
Samaras Bros
C. F
Walters H. A. Warden
A. S. Warder
W. Merle Watkins
RG. Watt
W. H. Willhide Guy FP. Willige
United Fuel seeks 100 percent rate hike in Charleston area
Ask High Rate Charleston June 29 The United Fuel and Gas Company of Charleston filed an application with the Public Service Commission asking for a one hundred percent increase in rates for domestic consumers in Charleston Huntington and more than fifty other communities Vets Tell Socialists Detroit June 29 Fifty delegates to the convention of the Disabled Veterans of the World War invaded the Socialist National convention warning that veterans are ready to fight to defend the flag against sedition disloyalty and treason Whisky Move Martinsburg W Va June 29 One hundred thousand gallons of bonded whisky will be moved from the warehouse here over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad to another warehouse in Mt Vernon Maryland starting July 1 and taking about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
United Fuel and Gas Company of
Public Service Commission
Huntington
Detroit
Socialist National Convention
Martinsburg
van Tyne
Baltimore and Ohio
Rai Road
Mt. Vernon
Maryland
Ulster Premier declines De Valera invitation to Dublin
Sir James Craig the Ulster Premier refused an invitation from Hammon De Valera to meet in Dublin. The letter, sent to Craig and four other prominent Irishmen outside De Valera's party, invited them to a Mansion House conference on Monday.
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Ulster
DeValera
Dublin
Belfast
Ireland
James Craig
Hammon DeValera
James
de Valera
Mansion House
Harding Opens Budget Meeting This Afternoon
President Harding opens the first cabinet budget conference urging economy and efficiency. He warns against extravagance in public expenditures as government officials gather. The piece notes the 718 members of the British House of Lords including 16 Scottish and 28 Irish peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Hoe
House of Lords
Draw Women to Serve on Kaber Panel
Cleveland June 29 Efforts to obtain a jury to try Mrs Eva Catherine Kaber on the charge of plotting to murder her husband July 18, 1919 continued today. Three jurors had been tentatively accepted, including one woman, with thirteen examined. More women were later tentatively accepted, including Mrs Rose Oliver Mrs Elsa Fish and Mrs Clara Braclett. The court faced potential adjournment as jurors remained scarce with only 21 available at convening.
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Cleveland
Hva Catherine Kaber
Bernon
Sentinel Essay Contest Seeks Llama Theme For Kids
Sentinel invites children under 15 to write a 20 word essay about the Llama and submit to the Essay Editor. First prize four reserved seats to the Gentry Bros Show in Grafton on July. second prize two reserved seats. third prize two general admission tickets. Winners to be printed in Saturday's Sentinel and collect tickets after parade Tuesday morning.
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Sentinel
Gentry Bros
Grafton
the Sentinel
The
Bear Mountain Colliery Changes Hands in West Virginia Deal
The Maine Colleries company, recently formed by local interests, gains control of part of Bear Mountain Coal Company holdings in Barbour county. Morgantown Coal Company is named exclusive sales agent for Pittsburgh seam coal in the tract, nine to eleven feet thick, high quality and well suited for shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
W. Va
Maine Colleries Company
Old Bear Mountain Coal Company
Barbour County
Morgantown Coal Company
Pittsburgh
West Virginia
Baptist Fund Bolstered by Two Presents at Convention
At the Northern Baptist Convention in Des Moines Iowa the Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board reported a record year with gifts totaling 2 5 million from John D Rockefeller and 50 000 from Colonel Edward Haskell. The board said 1 021 grants aid ministers widows and children due to age illness or death including 377 to men 412 to women and 212 to children. retirees over 65 received 25 supplementary pensions as church support for pensions grows. The work aims to lift poverty fear and secure independent ministers through retirement benefits and faithful service recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
John D. Rockefeller
Edward Haskell
Northern Baptist Convention
E. T. Tomlinson
New York
Tomlin
Lson
Three Days Drive Nets 326 Members for New Chamber
The Chamber of Commerce drive results show 326 total memberships earned over three days with 106 on the latest day. Maj. Jed W. Robinson’s two teams led with 89 memberships, while Captain E. H. Waters’ team tallied 27 for individual team leadership. Detailed team lists were unavailable as captains requested updated working lists after the luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Jed W. Robinson
E. H. Waters
Funeral of Mrs Barron Thursday Afternoon
The funeral of Mrs Jemimah Barron aged 70 who died Tuesday at her East Washington street home after paralysis illness will be held at 2 30 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the First Methodist Episcopal Church with Dr Andrews officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barron
Jemimah Barron
East Washington Street
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Andrew
Weather forecast for Thursday reports thundershowers possible
Local forecast indicates thundershowers thinning in the afternoon or tonight with only a small temperature change expected. Thursday is expected to be partly cloudy with little overall temperature variation.
German officers face trial for alleged French prisoner abuse
Leipsic June 29 Lt General Charles Stenger and Major Crusius, former commander of the 53rd German Infantry brigade, were placed on trial on charges by the French government. More than fifty witnesses testified as these were the first cases based on French allegations in court. prior prosecutions were by Britain for wartime crimes. The French claim Stenger ordered no French prisoners be taken and Crusius transmitted the order to his soldiers.
Germans Freed After Clemency for Espionage Convicts
June 29 Wheeling reports President Harding granted executive clemency to O. S. Schoberg Henry Kruse and Feltman all of Yatonia Kentucky who were convicted of violating the World War espionage law. Schoberg and Kruse were to serve ten years while Feltman had ten thousand dollars fined. The men appealed through the federal courts and the Supreme Court refused to review. The defendants allegedly hoped German submarines would sink ships carrying American soldiers to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Harding
S. Choberg
Henry Kruse
Feltman
All Way
Yatonia
Vilating
Schoberg
Hen
Kruse
Alted States
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
Europe
Plan for World Bank Breached Bank of Nations proposal sparked by senator
Washington June 29. A bill proposes creating an international banking institution named the Bank of Nations with two billion dollars capital to act as fiscal agent for the United States and other admitted governments on stock. Senator Mitcheock of Nebraska introduced the measure in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bank of Nations
United States
Mitcheock
Nebraska
Chinese Tea Merchants Leader Heads U N Mission
Peking on June 29 reports Amingl departed for the United States representing the Chinese Nath Tea Merchants Association. The mission aims to study methods of manus and market conditions and may extend its activities. Dr Charles B Rohr is now open to work on eye ear nose and related care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Amingl
The
United
Chinese Nath Tea Merchants Association
Charles B. Rohr
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PI Mingo
A. G. Rutherford
Welch State Hospital
Rousch
Orchard
Board
U. K
Bishop’s Bank
Constantinople
Lady Churchill
London
Randolff Churchill
Jennie Jerome
Lord Churchill
Asia Minor
Cecil Hamsworth
House of Commons
Isthud
Labor Board
Whiter
Leader
Erin
Bear Mountain
Rockefeller Foundation
Treasury of Church
Department of Justice
Henry Feltmas
World Bank
China
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