Lawson, Miners Leader, Gets a Life Sentence
John R. Lawson, international executive board member of the United Mine Workers of America, is convicted of first degree murder in the Ludlow death of deputy Nimmo on October 25, 1913. He faces life imprisonment with appeals planned and remains in temporary custody as attorneys file for a new trial.
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Trinidad
Col
John R. Lawson
International Executive Board
United Mines Workers of America
Ludlow
John Nimmo
Lawson
Colorado
Granby Hillyer
Lberty
John BR. Lawson
Las Animas County
United Mine Workers of America
Nimmo
Europeans to buy war supplies here for six months
A prominent Wall Street banker estimates the United States will receive about 200 million dollars from European belligerents for war materials through September. From September to March purchases totaled 92,415,728 with horses, woolen goods, auto trucks and cartridges leading the spend. February exports reached 21,785,976, with January and December also above last year. As the war continues, buyers expect even larger orders in the next six months.
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New York
Wall Street
Washington
Coast Guard Cutters Talapoosa Ossipee Launched at Newport News
U S coast guard cutters Talapoosa and Ossipee were successfully launched at Newport News Virginia on May 1. The Ossipee bumped a pier while sliding down the ways but sustained no damage.
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Newport News
Coast Guard
Ossipee
Thompson Says He Has Raised Loan and Will Settle
Thompson reveals a 20 million dollar loan arranged with unnamed backers to resolve financial troubles affecting coal properties across western Pennsylvania eastern Ohio and West Virginia. He says First National Bank Uniontown will reopen within six weeks and receivers tied to associates will be discharged freeing 430000 acres of coal land from sale. A corps of expert accountants will audit all aspects of the situation.
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Thompson
Cs Sre
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
First National Bank
Uniontown
Thomason
Italy’s Action Again Held Up
Rome reports that King Victor Emmanuel and the ministry will skip the Garibaldi monument unveiling at Quarto Sant Elena. The move signals another postponement of Italy’s entry into the European war, following a German ambassador Von Buelow’s Sunday night call on Foreign Minister Sonnini. The cabinet meeting details remained unpublished.
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Rome
Paris
Victor Emanuel
Garibaldi
Quarto Sant’ Elena
Italy
Prince von Buelow
Sonnini
John Walters dies at 94 with long West Virginia ties
Telegram from Brooklyn announces the death of John Walters aged 94 after a hip fracture from a fall at his Brooklyn home. He lived in Grafton and Preston County years ago, a respected Methodist known across West Virginia. Burial plans, funeral notices, and obituary will follow in the Daily Sentinel.
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Daily Sentinel
W. M. Walters
Brooklyn
N.Y
John Walters
Walters
Sarah Bohnfield
the Sentinel
Grafton
Preston County
West Virginia
Many New County Bridges Contemplated in State
Morgantown May 4 The State Road Bureau has drafted designs for multiple county bridges. Randolph County features seven bridges including one 180 feet long, with total costs near 18000 dollars. Webster County plans a 55 foot Gauley river concrete arch near Cowen costing about 6300 dollars. Additional work includes timber breek in Grant district Wetzel County and two small concrete encased bridges for Upshur County. Mason County shows one concrete bridge planned.
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Morgantown
State Road Bureau
Randolph County
Eghteen
Gauley River
Webster County
Cowen
Bureau
Grant District
Wetzel County
Upshur
Mason County
Bridge types for Ohio river streams in West Virginia roads
The discussion evaluates culverts steel pony truss bridges and two concrete encased T-truss bridges as hood resistant. It suggests bridges are kept in step with rapid highway improvements across West Virginia, implying choice based on resilience over streams along the Ohio river.
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Ohio River
West Virginia
Big coal order boosts miners and new mines opened
On May 4 the Consolidation Coal Company reported a large lake shipments order and a call for 1500 more workers at Fairmont and Clarksburg. An order for 60,000 tons was received, with mines opened at Murray Beechwood Montana Marnesville Shaft Coaling Station Meadowbrook and Two Lick. Output is expected to double from last year as mines run at full force. The Elkhorn field in Kentucky to also double output.
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Fairmont
Consolidation Coal Company
Clarksburg
Legvy
Murray
Beechwood
Montana
Marnesville
Meadowbrook
Two Lick
Elkhorn
Kentucky
Rioters Sentenced in Farmington Riots Case
Twelve men convicted in Farmington riot case receive prison terms ranging from one year to life. Pete Chippisno already sentenced to life for first degree murder with mercy recommendation. Eleven others confessed, including Nich Rich and Joe Dundovich with five year terms, plus several shorter sentences for assaulting officers.
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Fairmont
Farmington
C.D. Conaway
Constabe
William R. Riggs
W. S. Haymond
Crcuit
Marion County
Moundaville
Pete Chippisno
Merry
Haymond
Nich Rich
Joe Dundovich
Phillip Stanovich
Jos Garono
Jim Gregorich
Melly Garash
Matt Rardnach
George Schamonich
Sam Bernie
Joe Koli
Nicsh
Salt at all weeds in sidewalks urged by residents
The piece urges residents to sprinkle salt or pour boiling saltwater into sidewalk crevices to kill weeds. It notes some think it is city responsibility and suggests Grafton may adopt an ordinance requiring owners to keep pavements and gutters clear. Civic pride and enforcement are weighed against municipal action. Also mentions a Newport Kentucky claim to youngest grandmother in Campbell county after a 32 year old mother gave birth.
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Parkersburg
Mary Cooser
Williamstown
Grafton
Newport
Campbell County
Kentncy
Frank Morton
Morton
Melbourne
Australia
Associated Press
Commonwealth Statistician
G. H. Knibbs
New South Wales
Knibbs
Navy defense story defuses critics at Pruntytown
R A Zinser of Pruntytown letters a 1915 reader defense of U S naval strength. He recalls serving on ships from Farragut era to the Tennessee and Georgia, arguing American gun accuracy, training, and readiness outpace rivals. He challenges Gardner’s commentary, urging lived experience over secondhand claims and defending ongoing naval-building programs.
Choked by cabbage kills four year old in Farmington
In Farmington on Sunday four year old Harry Bland died within seconds after a small piece of cabbage became lodged in his throat while his mother prepared dinner. He was in the kitchen when he asked for cabbage and choked. The tragedy occurred as Ellsworth Bland and family resided in Farmington.
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Fairmont
Harry
Ellsworth Bland
Farmington
Sey
Arder
Ree
Woodstock
Massanutten Academy
Father of Triplets Born Near Rickman Tennessee
In Cookeville Tennessee on May 3, a 65 year old man and his 30 year old wife welcomed triplet girls. All three infants are healthy and vigorous. Attorney A Bliss McCrum of Kingwood attended court today.
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Cookeville
Tenn
Oishua Mooreff
Rickman
Cty
A. Bliss McCrum
Kingwood
Judge Bourquin Defies Washington in Citizenship Case
Butte Montana May 4 Judge George Bourquin federal district court declares he will resist executive department interference in the court. He rebukes labor department attempts to block Hoyle an applicant for citizenship over missing entry certificates. The dispute highlights executive overreach concerns as the court remains committed to laws from Congress. A separate note mentions a Friday murder of O Thompson Sassaway police chief and Braxton county offering $500 reward for the fugitive.
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NDI
Washington
Butte
Mont
George Bourquin
Federal District Court
United States Department of Labor
Haward Boyle
Bourquin
Executive Department
Congress
Iit
Department of Labor
Hoyle
Boyle
O.thompson
Sassaway
Braxton County
New York Sees Another Upper East Side Murder
May 4 report cites a four and a half year old boy Charles Murray murdered in a hallway of a lower East Side house. Police say the killer also linked to a prior 12 month killing of Leonora Cohn. Suspects questioned, but released after sister failed to identify.
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New York
Charles Murray
Lower East Side
Leonora Cohn
Cohn
Grey says US has not supplied war materials to Britain
In the House of Commons Sir Edward Grey stated that the United States government did not supply war materials to the British government at any time in the current war. He noted neutral manufacturers may supply belligerents and are likely doing so now. He stressed consistency in policy.
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London
United States
Edward Grey
House of Commons
Alfonso
Washington, D. C
Justice Hughes
Supreme Court of the United States
Hughes
Th Supreme Court
Governor offers $240 reward for officer killer
May 4 proclamation by Governor Matfield offers a $240 reward for the capture of F.8. Rose, named as a murder suspect in the officer killing case.
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Matfield
F. 8
Rose
Judge refuses injunction to stop 2 cent fare in West Virginia
Judge D. Lattienage in circuit court denies Baltimore and Ohio railroad an injunction to block Public Service Commission and state officials from enforcing a 2 cent passenger fare. The railroad already charges 24.5 cents a mile, with 0.5 cent rebate coupons. The Public Service Commission held writs and a May 11 return date for a public hearing on fare increases.
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Val Cmrour Coure
Public Service Commission
Teate Supreme Court of Appeals
Baltimore & Ohio
Desolate Hamburg Harbor Captured in War Time Impressions
A vivid Tagliche Rundschau report portrays Hamburg's once bustling harbor now desolate during wartime. Ghostly ships, rusting liners, and silent docks contrast with distant factories and ongoing industrial activity, evoking memories of prewar bustle amid present fear and uncertainty. The piece also notes cold, foggy harbor scenes and the absence of sailors, underscoring wartime disruption around Elbe ships.
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Amsterdam
Associated Press
Hamburg
Tagliche Rundschau
Mibe
Mfe
Elbe
Kuhwarderlens
England
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Farragutt
Tennessee
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Atlantic
Gardner
Rockland
Maine
Mr. Gardner
Japan
Georgia
Secrrtary
Haus
Senate
R. A. Zinser
Pruntytown
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Connellsville
Frank Hohl
Mount Braddock
William Roland
Roland
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Stout
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Castoria
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