War and Refugees on the Little Island of Tenedos
On May 8 reports describe war’s impact on Tenedos, a small island housing 2,000 Greek refugees. The mufti leads a separate Muslim group atop Mount Elias as shells shell nearby shores. telegraph crews rush to cover the action, while the island’s postmaster and staff string through a Babel of currencies and clamor.
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Tenedos
Mountas
Narrows
Flias
Mount Elias
Chanak
Strais
Mount Bliss
Tenédos
Soga
Heli
Local Notes and Visits Across the Area
Local residents Milt Hale and family of Watson visit his brother. Andy West and J C Price visit Morgantown. M L Brown of Morgantown, ex warden at Moundsville, visits his mother. Addie West and Frankie Price shop in Grafton. Mrs Robert Rogers of Prides Ridge dies after a year of illness. Interment at home farm. Rev Halselt fulfills appointment. Delpha Phillips visits Bla Shackelford’s near Irontown. J M Price visits W M Brown and family. John Nelson and Rob Morris visit Earl and Carl Zinn Jost. Nettie Austin and son visit Morgantown with relatives. Frankie Price visits William Phillips. Mary and Nella McBee visit locals. Holfert and kin guest nearby.
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Milt Hale
Watson, Wag
Wah, Hale
Andy West
J. C. Price
Morgantown
M. L. Brown
Moundsville
Addie West
Frankie Price
Grafton
Robert Rogers
Prides Ridge
Rob Morris
Earl and
Carl Zinn Jost
Nettie Austin
Sy‘yanous. Reppert
William Phillips
Mary and
Nella McBee
Pel
Tives
Holf
Wilson silent on Lusitania risk in Philadelphia address
President Wilson told 4,000 naturalized Americans that the United States would not seek war but would urge Germany to respect humanity. He urged loyalty to humanity over birth place, urged unity beyond groups, and defended peace as a healing force. Applause filled a hall decorated in red white and blue as guard units protected the president.
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Philadelphia
Wilson
Wintar
United States
Lusitania
Germany
America
Blankenburg
Himelf
Washington
Mr. Wilson
National Guard to Stay In Service Despite Mauretania Plan
The National Guard will remain in service with no disbanding. The Cunard liner Mauretania is slated to resume its regular passenger service after June 30 if a state military appropriation is not approved, while Adjt. Gen. John C. Bond and militia officers pursue options.
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Fairmont
W. Va
London
West Virginia
Cunard Line
Maure National Guard
Tania
Lusitania
Ts Main Ae
Mauretania
Recentislature
Anx
Adjt
John C. Bond
Cunard
National Guard
New York
Unusual Accident May Prove Fatal in Buckhannon
Carl Carey of Wheeling, a bookkeeper at Newcomer Automobile in Buckhannon, is hospitalized with concussion after a tire rim struck him while removing a tire. He suffered a skull fracture, lost an eye, and nose injury. surgery was performed, but doctors fear for his recovery. Harry Wilson, Newcomer garage manager, kept vigil at his bedside. Carey is a well known state figure in auto circles.
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Buckhannon
W. Va
Carl Carey
Wheeling
Newcomer Automobile Company
Carey
Harry Wilson
Will Sue B. 60 for Big Damages Over Fare Dispute
Rail rate increase to 13 cents per mile sparks clashes between passengers and conductors. A man ejected from a Buckhannon train after refusing old fare. a possible damage suit looms. Another passenger paid 10 cents for a five mile trip and was dropped off. no suit filed. Company policy states no one unable to care for themselves is removed except at stations. Conductors faced with defiant passengers and enforced the new rate.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Pg
Jon
Buckhannon
D. Huff
P. Huffman
Phiipps J
Creditors of Columbia Tile Company Meet
The Columbia Tile Company creditors, declared bankrupt by a federal court in Philippi weeks ago, met in referee O. E. Wiskoff's office. Attorney Harry Friedman was chosen trustee with a $10,000 bond, to rise as assets are realized. Three appraisers were named to value First Ward property. A second meeting was set for May 13 with company officials present.
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R. M. Parrish
C. Noble
J. Clyde Lewis
Grafton
Million U S Volunteers Called for National Defense
New York May 11 The National Security League issued the first public appeal for an American army of one million volunteers to defend the nation until a disarmament plan is agreed globally. Signers include Joseph H Shoate Alton R Parker S Menken and Henry J Stimson urging fiscal reforms, a clear military policy, stronger navy, bigger national guard and organized reserves for each service.
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New York
National Security League
League
United States
Joseph H. Shoate
Alton R. Parker
Menken
Henry J. Stimson
Army Committee
Steve England Paroled After Burglaries Under New WV Law
Daily Sentinel reports Steve England, 20, became perhaps West Virginia’s first parolee under a new statute allowing courts to parole youths under 21 guilty of felonies. England pleaded guilty to burglary at A E Fresh home, was granted parole on April 22 as court convened, with parole conditions and potential penitent term if violated.
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Daily Sentinel
Steve England
West Virginia
England
A. E. Fresh
Charles P. Guard
Ray Tucker
McGraw Coal Company
Simpson
Oliver Minor
P.F. Bartlett
Creed Bartlett
Doc
Marion Robinson
Ed Harmon
Steve
Toy
Redmen Convene State Convention at Marietta Ohio
About one thousand delegates converge on Marietta for the Improved Order of Redmen of Ohio state convention spanning three days. The Daughters of Pocahontas also meet in the city during the same period.
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Marietta, O
Great Council of the Improved Order of Redmen of
Ohio
How the Horror Lr Viewed
A compilation of editorials and opinions from major papers reacting to the Lusitania sinking. The pieces urge measured response, condemn unilateral violence, and call for restraint while demanding protection for American lives and stern action against Germany.
Mandamus Gage Argued Today In West Virginia
Charleston May 11 arguments were heard in the West Virginia supreme court of appeals as lawyers for the public service commission urged a writ of mandamus to stop the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from raising rates and to bind railroads to recognize the commission authority. The railroad insists lawmakers and the constitution determine passenger rates and that the commission lacks delegated power. The court reserved ruling.
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Charleston
W. Va
Public Service Commission
Supreme Court of Appeals
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Family Drowns in Ohio River at Lock No 7 near Midland
Four persons perish when a yawl becomes trapped in the current and swept over the dam at No 7 lock in the Ohio River near Midland Pennsylvania. Victims include William H. Taylor 45 chief engineer at the dam his wife Cerol 13 and Stanley 6. Bodies not recovered.
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Liverpool
Ohio
Ohio River
Midland
William H. Taylor
Cerol
Stanley
Woman in Marietta leaps from river bridge
Miss Anna Wertenbaker, 25, removed cork legs and jumped from the Ohio river bridge railing about 4 pm. Bystanders fainted, two boatmen rescued her after a struggle. she suffered a broken arm and internal injuries but is expected to recover in hospital. Her home is listed as Parkersburg.
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Marietta
Anna Wertenbaker
Ohio River
Parkersburg
William Minor Arrested In Liquor Capias Case
William Minor, wanted by local police for various infractions, was picked up on the street yesterday afternoon and placed in safe keeping by Officer Cochran. A capias for selling liquor is the principal charge, with hints of additional accusations to follow.
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William Minor
Cochran
A Capias
Minor
Million Dollars for FaoH American Life
In Harrisburg on May 11 a mass meeting urged President Wilson and authorities to safeguard American life. Proposals included seizing German vessels and German property in the United States if needed, and levying about 1.009 million dollars against Germany for each American seized by German forces in the future.
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Wilson
United States
Germany
West Virginia Merchant Held for Murder in Kinney Case
Robert Pier a 42 year old Ewing Kentucky merchant is jailed in Grayson on a murder charge in the death of Stella Kinney 16. An autopsy showed the girl was to become a mother. Pier claims robbers killed her as they traveled with Frater. crime occurred near Olive Hill as they neared her father’s home.
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Huntington
Stella Kinney
Robert Pier
Ewing
Fleming County
Kentucky
Carter County
Grayson
Miss Kinney
Frater
Frazier
Har
Olive HL
Olive Hill
Fryzier
State Treasurer Lifts Moratorium on Claims Payments
May 11 Charleston W Va The moratorium on claims against the state treasury is lifted today for payments up to 119000 with collections from taxes in recent days enabling this. Treasurer E L Long noted that about 26203 80 had been paid Monday and that payrolls running expenses and ordinary government costs for the month will be met leaving eleven days behind in obligations.
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Charleston
Associated Press
Huntington
Hatfield
E. L. Long
Long
State Treasury
Treasury
Thompson Furniture suit against P&O railroad heard in Cumberland
The Thompson Furniture company of Keyser West Virginia sues the P&O railroad for damages from the fall 1911 plant fire. Potomac Milling and Keyser Ice Manufacturing rely on the outcome. Plaintiffs claim the blaze started by a locomotive spark. Many witnesses are listed and the case will span several days.
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Cumberland
Thompson Furniture Company
Keyser
W. Va
P. & OQ. Railroad
Governor Hatfield Sued by Attorney in Parkersburg
May 11 in Parkersburg H. D. Hatfield was named defendant in a $1500 suit filed in the circuit court by local attorney C. B. Archer. Archer claims the sum is for legal services as counsel in the Virginia debt case.
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Parkersburg
Gonor H. D. Hatfield
Circuit Court
C. B. Archer
Virginia
Jewelers Open Convention in Parkersburg May
The tenth annual West Virginia Jewelers Association convention met in Parkersburg for a two day session. Immediately after, the eighth annual West Virginia Optical Society convention was to be held. The piece also notes various antiquated and unrelated remarks about historical figures, a trial in Italy, and a reference to Porter Chariton and the race for longevity, with no clear local relevance.
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Jewelers Open
Parkersburg
May
West Virginia Jewelers' Association
West Virginia Optical Society
Porter Chariton
Italy
America
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