Coal firm plans new towns and export boost in West Virginia mines
Consolidation Coal Company president J H L Wheelwright reports major mine improvements funded by a 7 million dollar convertible bond sale to John D. Rockefeller. The plan includes four openings in the Hellen Run field, six miles of Western Maryland links to Connellsville, and new mining towns Carolina and Ida May with large export potential through Baltimore and Ohio and Western Maryland networks.
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Consolidation Coal Company
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Wheowright
Baltimore & Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio
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Eckare
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Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Connelleville
Laltimore
Nebal
Yiort Renking
Atlantic
Hellen
Atone
Carolina
A. B. Fleming
West Virginia
Ida May
Carence W. Watson
The
Death of Young Woman in Grafton from Heart Failure
Miss Nettle L. Maxwell aged 26 died at 6 am at her sister Mrs W E Brown 202 West Washington street from heart failure. Born May 31 1880 in the city she studied at local schools Grafton high school and West Virginia University Morgantown. A stenographer with American Steel and Wire Pittsburg for six years she suffered a nervous breakdown last year and returned to Grafton seeking recovery. Survived by sisters Mrs William Malones of Pittsburg and Mrs Brown of Grafton and brothers Harry and James P. Maxwell. Funeral arrangements not yet announced. Undertakers Verine Bartlett & Company.
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Daily Sentinel
Auussua
Nettle L. Maxwell
W. E. Brown
Washington Street
Miss Maxwell
James P. Maxwell
Grafton
West Virginia University
Morgantown
American Steel and Wire Company
Pittsburg
She
William Malonee
Brown
Harry
James P
Sentinel
Verine,Bartlett, & Company
Road Work Interest Grows Across West Virginia
State Road Engineer A D Williams tours multiple counties in April and May to assess road locations and bond issues. He plans hearings at Wayne, Lincoln, Union and Meade districts, Tyler, Spencer, and Roane counties, endorsing concrete and bituminous projects. He praises Wood county roads and notes WV cement work stands with the nation.
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Morgantown
W. Va
A.D. Wileliams
Wyoming County
Wayne Court House
Huntington
Ceredo
Lincoln County
Union
Meade
Tyler County
Spencer
Roane County
Harrison County
Williams
Wood County
Ohio
West Virginia
Paving Road Plan Moves Toward Morgantown to Ices Ferry
In Morgantown on April 30 the Monongalia County drive to pave the seven mile Cheat River road to Ices Ferry gains momentum. Petitions circulate to raise funds for engineering cost estimates and a bond election before winter. The movement attracts broad local support with expectations the bond issue will pass.
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Morgantown
Monongalia County
Cheat River
Ices Ferry
West Virginia Proclaims Mother's Day 1914
Governor Henry D Hatfield designates Sunday May 9, 1914 as Mother's Day in West Virginia. The proclamation calls on all people, churches, and fraternal groups to honor mothers and observe the occasion with reverence, gratitude, and appropriate ceremonies.
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Charleston
Henry D. Hatcomer
Henry D. Hatfield
West Virginia
Casa Iahee Les Sens
Boa
America’s Opportunity Amid War Time Prosperity
Leslie M. Shaw argues in Omaha that the United States holds a unique chance to shape global trade as international commerce opens. He cites America's vast resources, industrial output, and a government ready to cooperate with enterprise, urging policies that sustain growth and curb reckless capital. He contrasts British temperance views with American pragmatism and warns against cutting the nation’s edge through punitive politics.
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Neb
Antic Shawith International
Commerce
America
Leslie M. Shaw
the Treasury
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Shiva Wsiuase
Shaw
United States
General Dodge
Pacific Ocean
Leocat
Ohio
Great Britain
Germany
France
Ltle
Death of Francis Duque Painter Stuns Tenement Habitats
Police probe reveals a controversial note on religion and war as Francis Duque, 83, once famed painter, is found dead in a garret at 1904 West 84th Street. The case uncovers a preachy, rambling manuscript linking the wars to divine plans and questioning historical upheavals.
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Francis Duque
Garret
Ait
West 84Th Treat
Aumegne
Puaue
Heidelberg
Leipzig
Britain Introduces Provisional Alcohol Taxes in Commons
London April 30. A Lloyd George proposal to double daily spirits tax passed in the House of Commons by 89 to 5. Provisional duties on beer and wines were approved with Unionists abstaining and O'Brienites opposing beer tax. Taxes apply immediately but await budget confirmation. In war zones, government control of alcohol distribution tightens. Opposition leaders critique, Ireland warned of trade harm, and temperance efforts push clergy to voluntary restraint.
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David Lloyd George
House of Commons
O'Brienstes
Theresa
Andrew Bonar Law
Lloyd —George
John Redmond
Ireland
O'Brien
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Corfenan
Irel Gether
Volerky
Chaterbner
Railroad engineers win limited pay rise under arbitration
Chicago May 1 An arbitration award raises pay for about 4000 locomotive engineers and hostlers on eight Western railroads. Judge Jeter C. Pritchard led the board, noting concessions to preserve peace while some branches deserved higher increases. Officials call the gain modest and insufficient, with about one third of engineers benefiting and the rest seeing only slight boosts.
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Brenton Wd. Hostlers
Westerm Rail
Gisseritivg
Brotherhood of
Jeter C. Pritchard
Richmond
Ieee Manns Gineer
Bron
Murder verdict in Fairmont murder case
In Fairmont on April 30, Pete Chip piano charged with murder of Coffstabbey William Ross was found guilty of first degree murder with the life-saving clause. Jury deliberated into the evening and returned the verdict after supper, with several prior Parmington strike cases noted. Dumovich awaits next term after a hung jury. Rock Holler’s case to be scheduled, following confirmation of Chip piano’s verdict.
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Fairmont
Pete Chippiano
Dock” Rich
Dumovichy
Rock Holler
Dumovich
Wanders From Home In Morgantown Man Found Safe
R J Blaney of Rohr Preston county has been critically ill and wandered away Tuesday. Local party searchers report he is safe after being found in the mountaine area. He had been missing for some time, but is expected to recover at home.
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Morgantown
R. J. Blaney
Rohr
Preston County
Maountaine Ag
Heaime
Ctene Sa
Unions Protest War in New York Parade for Jewish Rights
Labor unions demonstrated against the war in New York led by garment workers. Girl workers wore red sashes and uniforms as they marched to Union Square. Speeches in multiple languages demanded equal rights for Jews and an end to discrimination amid the conflict.
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New York
Europe
Pnion
Delegates Named to Weight Convention from West Virginia
Governor announces appointees to represent West Virginia at the tenth weights and measures conference in Charleston. Delegates include Sendtotma, Kelm, Raslehy, Neeles, Chenet, Mor gantown names such as Joseph Bragg and Prudance. The meeting runs May 25 to 28 at the United States standards lab site in Charleston.
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Halled
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West
Virginia
Ap Noach Conference of Weights and Measures
United States
Ithe
Sendtotma
Kelm
Raslehy
Neeles
Cql
Chenet An
Morgantown
Joseph Bragg
Prudance
Pardon Keeps Man From Serving Full Term
In Missouri, Thomas M. Riley of Everton, Mo, freed on a pardon cited by Canadian authorities, plans not to return to prison. He faces 14 years left of a 16 year sentence for killing a bartender, with supporters seeking legal action to challenge the parole.
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Spillingfield
Thomas M. Riley
Everton
Canada
Dominion
Bhbine
Riley
Tad
U. S
Girls in Mex Gann on Free amid Kane train incident
In Parkersburg May 1 a discussion arose on increasing production and creating an independent market for a higher price. The episode mentions youths Jol Corn and Daniel Bowers and a 17 kg charge related to illegal activity, with a court appearance noted. The text reflects a chaotic mix of events and local concerns set around Kane and nearby areas.
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Sadie
Uae
Daniel Bowers
Kane
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