NC-4 Leaves Trepassy to Join Ships in Transatlantic Flight
Halifax May 14 The American naval seaplane NC-4 arrived at 2 10 p m from Chatham Mass covering about 300 nautical miles in 3 hours 45 minutes Weather along the Trepassey Bay to the Azores route remains unsatisfactory for NG-L and NC-3 starts Read plans to stop NC-4 at Halifax briefly during the flight from Chatham to Newfoundland The NC-4 and NC-3 left Chatham and Trepassy today toward Halifax and Newfoundland
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Halifax
Chatham
Mass
Washington
Trepassey Bay
Newfoundland
Azores
Navy Department
Read
Baltimore
Reless
Tre Ésey
N. F
ST. Johns
Thepassey
German peace delegation drafts counter proposals
Paris May 14 The German peace delegation is busy preparing voluminous counter proposals for submission to the Allied and associated powers as substitutes for the terms of the peace treaty.
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Paris
Havas
Austria
St. Germain
Versailles
Usia
Hungary
London
Adriatic
Faime
Smilar
Danzig
Congressman Burnett Passes Away Suddenl y
Gadsden Alabama May 1 Representative John L Burnett long time lawmaker from Alabama seventh district and former immigration committee chairman died suddenly at his home He had appeared in good health earlier and planned to return to Washington for an extra session His death follows a day of routine activity including a lodge meeting He was born in Cedar Bluff Alabama in 1854 and survived by his widow and one son
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Gadsden
Alabama
John L. Burnet
House
Burnett
Te Aiarama
Cedar Pluff
Royal Welsh Singers at High School Tonight
The Royal Welsh singers appear at the High School this evening. The program includes renditions by Lusitania survivors now touring the United States and an actress from the party, described as a dramatic address. Admission is 35 and 50 cents with many seats sold. reservations may be made at Turner’s.
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Royal Welsh Singers
Lusitania
United States
Jennings Bryan
Turner's
Retired B and C Engine Man Dies at 68
Isaac A Weekley 68, retired B and C engineer, died this morning at 4 at his Pearl Street home. He worked on the branch until nine years ago, then retired. Survived by wife and three children and several stepchildren. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
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Isaac A. Weekley
Pearl Street
Weekley
B. of L. E
Mary Starr
Parkersburg
J. N. Zinn
Clarksburg
Frank Weekley
Chillagothe
C. R. Jones
W. C. Raleigh
G. G. Hertzog
F. S. Fisher
Italians Land Large Force on Dalmatian Coast
Reuters dispatch from Belgrade reports Italian troops landing a large force for Zara and Sebenico on the Dalmatian coast. The force is moved eastward and fortifying ridges and passes to secure the region.
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Dalmatian
London
Zara
Sebenico
Reuster
Belgrade
Circus Day Tomorrow Attracts All Ages In Town
Circus day tomorrow draws crowds with a two show Wilde in the city at the old fair grounds, featuring ponies, clowns, riding girls, trapeze acts, and a side show with many animals. Yesterday the event played at Fairmont and Morgantown today. parade planned for forenoon around 10:30. Fans expect elephants that play ball, lemonade, peanuts, balloons, and popcorn sellers as the town gathers for matinee or evening performances.
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Sparks
Old Fair Grounds
Fairmont
Morgantown
Bill Bush Seeks Airplane In Trade For Cars
Bill Bush proposes trading his two Oldsmobile Sixes for any model airplane. He notes the road between Blueville and the Catholic cemetery is rough, with cinders and mud from ditches making travel difficult. A little rain worsens the condition, even for an airplane.
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Blueville
Bill Bush
Bill
Correction on Willard hotel purchaser name during sheriff sale
A Tuesday Sen article correcting a previous report on the seizure of Willard hotel furniture notes the purchaser at sheriff’s sale was John J Hechmer not John L Hechmer as published. The correction clarifies the purchaser is the son of John L Hechmer, a known coal man.
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Willard Hotel
John L. Hechmer
John J. Hechmer
Mrs Roosevelt returns from Europe voyage to grave of son
New York May 14 Mrs Theodore Roosevelt widow of the late president returned from Europe aboard the Giuseppe Verdi after boarding atena before stopping at Marseilles to take on troops. She spoke of a restful voyage and would likely return to Oyster Bay with her husband away. G J Koehling of Parkersburg registered at the Central hotel today.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Europe
Guiseppe Verdi
Marseilles
Baker Approves Plan to Reorganize National Guard
Secretary of War Baker indicated informal approval of reorganizing the National Guard to resemble prewar structures. The War Department favors rebuilding to allow states to supply units used in France in 1917. Militia changes will reflect World War I experiences and may preserve division insignia and designations.
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Wahington
National Guard
Baker
War Department
France
Dutch Refuse To Surrender William To Allies
In The Hague on May 14 the Dutch government denied any decision to surrender ex-emperor William of Germany. The dispute centers on Germany and the Entente, while the wider issue remains unsettled.
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William
Tile Hague
William of
Germany
Millionaire David Tod Dies in Youngstown Home
David Tod, 42, noted manufacturer banker and sportsman, died at his Youngstown home from typhoid pneumonia. Tod, a 1914 Ohio gubernatorial candidate, opposed former Governor Frank B. Willis for the nomination. He had long been active in local politics and business.
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Youngstown
David Tod
Tod
Ohio
Frank B. Willis
Check Artist Geps Sentence On Charge
Arch Watkins a check artist from Clarksburg appeared before Justice McCafferty on a charge of passing a worthless check. He was found guilty and sentenced to 30 days and a $50 fine, the maximum. Reports say he has passed numerous checks and faces indictments. Officers say police found dope sewn in his clothing after a jail search and he claimed to seek a prescription. the druggist filled it, and the M. D. must explain the matter.
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Arch Watkins
Clarksburg
Walt
Justice McCafferty
Ft ix
M. D
Graf ton Co-Operative to Open New Store
A. E. Young and A. L. Jeffreys returned from McMechen after formulating plans to organize another Graf ton Co-Operative Store link. Preliminary work is complete, chartering and opening planned soon. All branch stores report prosperous business and praise local management.
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A. E. Young
Grafton Co-Operative
A. L. Jeffreys
McMechen
Grafton Institution
Mrs Emma R Osbourne wins $1000 in rail damages case
Mrs Emma R Osbourne sued the Baltimore and Ohio for damages to her property caused by improvements at the Crude Bridge in the East End. The verdict awarded her $1000 after twenty five to thirty witnesses testified. The outcome is reported with a local colloquial aside.
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Emma ‘R. Osborne
Cruve Bridge
East End
Me Pleintiff
Government ownership is not desired in railroads
A Missouri Bankers Convention reading of Hiiby Root’s letter criticizes compulsory federal incorporation and government guarantees for railways. Root endorses the Security Owners' Association plan with district rate setting and government capture of excess returns, arguing against centralized federal control and urging continued private ownership with accessible local remedies. The piece notes public interest in railroad securities and warns against destroying credit vital to American prosperity. Fifteen million volunteers in the Victory Liberty drive—an army of patriots.
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ST. Louis
Hiiby Root
Missouri Bankers’ Convention
Root
S. David Warfield
National Association For Owners of Railroad Securities
Security Owners’ Association
Congress
United States
Washington
Moonshiners and Two Are Slain Near Jenkin Jones
Bluefield W Va May 14 two are dead as result of a battle near Jenkin Jones between officers and moonshiners Moonshiners took the hills and organized and announced intentions of resisting Three posses from Welch Pocahontas and Jenkin Jones are in pursuit
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Bluefield
W. Va
Jenkin Jones
Welch
Poccahontas
Formal Opening of Tailor Shop Friday
M D Phillips announces the formal opening of his tailoring establishment in the Whitescarver building Friday with a big new stock of woolens from Superior Woolen Mills. The opening will be at o'clock p m Friday. Music and flowers will be features of the evening. Mr Gaston and his force of the Clarksburg branch will assist Mr Phillips at this opening. Mr Phillips is now receiving his stock of fabrics and the place is being decorated and made ready for this event.
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M.D. Phillips
Whitescarver
Superior Woolen Mills
Gaston
Clarksburg
Phillips
Woman Near Cure After Radium Treatment At Johns Hopkins
Mrs. George W. Brown of Blueville traveled to Baltimore with Dr. AR Warden for examination and radium therapy at Johns Hopkins. She returned encouraged by Dr Kelley’s report that the cancer is near its end and infection has subsided after years of caustic treatments.
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AR. Warden
George W. Brown
Blueville
Baltimore
Johns Hop
Kelley
Scherer
King
Brown
Pelt Bigre
Cummins Chosen for President Pro Tem in Senate
May 14, Senator Cummins of Iowa, backed by the Progressive group, was chosen unanimously president pro tem of the Senate at the organization conference. Senator Lodge of Massachusetts was elected party leader, and debate over the chairmanship between Penrose of Pennsylvania and Warren of Wyoming was postponed.
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Washington
Senator Cummins
Iowa
Senate
Aday
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Warren
Wyoming
Price Reduction Of Wheat All Down The Line
May 14 report from New York states an immediate price cut in wheat will flow from producers to bakers. Julius Barnes wheat director issued the statement after a long conference with grain industry representatives including hands millers jobbers and dealers.
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New York
Julius Barnes
Ers
Lawsuit Filed Against Citizens National Bank of Philippi
Charleston West Virginia May 14 W Taylor George former speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates and resident of Philippi now Charleston filed suit in Kanawha circuit court against Citizens National Bank of Philippi for 100000 damages. He alleges the bank damaged his financial standing by erroneous reports. R F E Talbot former state senator is cashier at the bank.
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Charleston
W. Va
W. Taylor George
West Virginia Hrouse of Delegates
Philippinu
Kanawha
Citizens National Bank of Philipi
R. F E. Talbot
Ormer
HG Fbank
Weather Update Clondy Fair Thursday Afternoon
Clondy forecast calls for sunny skies this afternoon and tonight with little temperature change. Pleasant conditions expected with light winds and comfortable levels across the region.
Council of Four appoints comms to handle notes at Paris
Paris May 14 The Council of Four at the peace conference names a sub committee with one member from each great power to handle objections and proposals from the German plenipotentiaries. Three German notes were delivered this morning. Details of discussions remain undisclosed.
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Council OF Four
Coms
Great Powers
Paris
Peace Conference
Great Britain
France
Italy
U. S
Japan
Havas
Wilson
Liktre
Germany
Count von Hrockdorff-Rantzau
St.Germain
Decorator Arrives with Flags for Knights Templar Conclave
Arno Beck, rep of William Beck & Sons Co., Cincinnati, arrives with flax and decorative material for Knights Templar conclave and Shrine meeting in the city. He occupies 26 Latrobe Street room. Commandery and Shrine flags expected in a few days. The local rock economy centers on national news.
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Arno Beck
William Beck & Sons Co
Cincinnati
Knights'Templar
Latrobe Street
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