Black Hand case tops Baltimore court docket
The Baltimore district court opened with an injunction case between Baltimore and Ohio rail and Union Company on deck. The Black Hand matter, tied to Elkins and Fairmont outbreaks, features Vincenzo Trimboll Frank Amarito and Dominick Cianci on trial while Charles Penne remains at large. Witnesses testified as the session continued with no end today in sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Jeon
Baltimore and Ohio Rail Company
Union Company
Elkins al ‘Airmont
Charles, Penne
Vincenzo Trimboll
Frank Amarito
Dominick Cianci
Grafton Man Endorses Kidney Remedy
W S Phillips railroad engineer of 14 Walnut Street Grafton testifies he suffered years of kidney trouble with irregular secretions sore back and sleepless nights. After trying various medicines he found relief with Roan's Kidney Pills and urges others to ask for the same remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. Phillips
Walnut Street
Grafton
Roan
Dean
Mr. Phillips
Milburn Co
Buffato, N.Y
Old Residents at Funeral Honor Six at Union Graveyard
At Luther Sheets funeral in the Union graveyard near Independence West Virginia, six long time residents were aged and noted: George M. Shaffer 82 Oliver P. Phillipa 78 James P. Shamp 74 Frances Harrington 72 John Calvert 70 John P. Purinton 68 Also announced is a second uniform examination for teachers to be held at Grafton Central building June 9 and 4, 191%. Applicants must be eighteen years old. Dellet Newson County Supt. 68-21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Sheets
Old Union
Independence
W. Va
Rey ‘Ei Reis
George M. Shaffer
Oliver P. Phillipa
John P. Purinton
Grafton
Dellet Newson
County
Newspaper Man Describes Dunkirk Shell Havoc
Chicago reporters John Brady and John Borden arrived on the Adriatic from Liverpool with details of Dunkirk attacks on April 29 and 30. German 10.6 inch shells from a distant gun caused 300 deaths and numerous injuries, with shells detonating within a square mile area and melted casing fragments found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lusitania
White Star Line
Liverpool
John P. Brady
Chicago
John Borden
Dunkirk
France
Brady
Englieh
Fragmentary harbor shell explosion vivid account
A firsthand account describes a harbor explosion where a shell burst nearby. The witness recalls a column of water rising and a sudden suction of air. Shrapnel struck woodwork, embedding skull and shin bone fragments in the structure, witnessed directly.
Postoffice Debt Hits 6.5 Million in First Half
Washington May 26 The post office department reports a deficit of about 6.5 million dollars for the first half of the current fiscal year ending July 1. Expenses rose over 9 million while receipts fell nearly 500 thousand, with Burleson blaming World War I effects and stock market closures for reduced mail and parcel post offsetting some losses. Prosperity signs are noted as receipts decline ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post Office Department
Burleson
Stock Exchanges
Parcel Post
Grafton attracted acts and shows for June debut
Gentry Brothers promise a daring June 3 Grafton appearance with camel act, dogs ponies and horses, aiming to outdo prior circuses. Glaze Amusement brings a ferris wheel and merry go round, set to open today with plans to draw Decoration Day crowds. Hippodrome attracts big audiences with When Twins Marry and A Day in Turkey, while Grand and Idea Theatres advertise a Keystone picture plus Vivian Rich American film and Thanhouser short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentry Brothers
Grafton
J. A. Gdazn
Glaze Amusement Company
Glaze
Hippodrome
Ding Company
Turkey
$40,000 estate found from a $50 stake
A Highland stable owner in Jerome Arizona receives a claim that a $50 grab stake from eleven years ago has yielded a $40,000 estate of Gus Garner. A New York attorney, H G Jamison, identifies Hawsnyder as Garner’s deceased friend who left the fortune. Garner recalls meeting Hawsnyder who warned of being broke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino
Cal
A. J. Garner
Highland
Garner
Jerome
Ariz
W. H. Hawsnyder
Hawsnyder
Gus
W. H. Hansnyder
H. G. Jamison
New York
Jamison
Big WV track and field meet dominates Clarksburg plans
Arrangements for the annual West Virginia track and field championship at Clarksburg fair grounds are nearly complete. West Virginia University Wesleyan and Marietta College lead entrants with strong showings in weights, sprints, and hurdles. Local officials, prominent donors, and a large slate of high school competitors heighten expectations for a landmark 1915 event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Clarksburg
West Virginia University
Wesleyan ,College
Marietta College
West Virginia
West ‘Virginia University
Wesleyan
Wesleyans
Marietta
Ohio University
Southern Ohio
Mountain State
Bethany
Union Park
Waldo Hotel
J. 0. Watson
Fairmontman
Howard Sutherland
G. H. Gordon
B.D. Talbott
Philinni
H.C. Ogden
Wheeling Newspaper Trust
United States Senate
Chilton
Hatfield
Parrish
Watson
Davis Bikins
Glasscock
Bic
Slater
Fairmont Y. M.C. A
Buckhannon
J. M. le Cato
University of Michigan
Treck
Marshall College
J. C. Watson
Brooks Fleming, Jr
Fairmont
Zern
Pennsylvania State
Bull” Smith
Jim Shields
Frank Arnatte
Cook
L. M. Peairs
Morgantown
Withers
Huckhannon
Barrington
Ward Lanham
Fairmont High School
University
Packers Lay Protest Before President in Washington
American meat packers press their protest over Britain's detention of their products in Washington. The delegation met in the capital to urge action and seek relief from state and federal authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Great Britain
British government seeks pact on packers setlment
Urion back from England after meeting with counsel over a proposed settlement. The Packers claim $15 000 to $25 000 000 in shipments are tied up while today’s agenda includes shipment designations and payment for detained cargoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.contor
Urion
England
Monkey Fire Brigade Comes to City Hall Show
Gentry Brothers displays bring a unique brigade of trained simian fire fighters to town on Thursday June 3. The monkey chief led a hose drill during winter quarters and trained lions of the jungle now perform in the show. Admission is reduced to 25 and 35 cents for this engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentry Brothers
Priest narrowly saved in attempted parish house arson
In Ravenna Ohio on May 26 Father Charles J Gardner awoke to smoke from his parish house where he and a boy slept at 2 am. He woke, called for help, and with a fire extinguisher battled flames as oil-soaked wood fueled the blaze. The priest, angering locals earlier, may have made enemies. authorities will investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravenna
Ohio
Charles J. Gardner
Gardner
Jenemies
Ms “Dry
Ital
Howe
Foreign coal trade shows more activity in Baltimore
Baltimore May 26 The coal trade surges as shipments from Baltimore boost tonnage to European and South American ports. Nine vessels crowded coal piers at Curtis Bay and Port Covington, signaling booming export demand led by Consolidation Coal Company and prompting talks of new pier capacity. Italy remains a major customer, with war-driven fuel needs noted, while domestic shipments proceed to New England and the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Atlantic
Consolidation Coal Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Curtis Hay
Maryland
Port Covington
New England
Consolidated Coal Company
United States
Baltimore and Ohio
Curtis Bay
Talya
Bayer
Austen-Hungary
Italy
Custom House
Notice to Creditors and Lienholders in Taylor County
Notice to creditors of George B. Daeisman deceased to present claims to John St Clair Commissioner by July 5 following 1916. Lienholders on Ellen J Church and Frank J Church must present claims for adjudication to John G St Clair Commissioner in Chancery in Taylor County W V by July 1 1975. Also appears Commissioner's notice listing various defendants and upcoming chancery proceedings with a fixed office in Taylor County Bank Building and a fall session at Keyser with nearby counties listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. St, Clair
Chancery
George
Daeisman
Circuit Court
Taylor
John, St. Clair
A. J. Mason
Ellen, J. Church
Frank J. Church
Taylor County
Eliza J.church
Elea
J. Church
Grafton
County
John G. ST. Clair
Misa
BE. M. Church
W. P. Sampes
Tru Tee
W. J. Mays
G. W. Ford
Taylor County Bank
J. Clark Lewellen Trustee
chancery _ j
Pali
Susa
Keyser
Rastor Lee Hasty
Grant Hgsipahire
Berkeley
Morgan
Jefferson Counties
Hower Arm
onDerty Virginia
Allegheny
Garrett
Heiress Eugenia Kelly Returns to Her Mother
New York May 26 Eugenia Kelly's indulgence in Broadway nightlife ends with a court dismissed incorrigibility charge. In Magistrate House chambers her mother Mrs Helen M Kelly, counsel John B McIntyre and attorney George Gillespie helped secure reconciliation. A renewed family bond follows as police probe Broadway tango restaurant conditions may lead to broader reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eugenia Kelly
Broadway
Helen M. Kelly
Eugenia
Mra. Ralph
Hill_Thomas
Prank J. Gould
John B. McIntyre
Kelly
George J. Gillespie
Magistrate House
Yorkville Court
Hugenia
Miss Kelly
British Cabinet reshuffle names key ministers and new roles
The cabinet announces Lloyd George becomes chancellor of the exchequer and is to head a new ministry of munitions. Lord Kitchener remains secretary of war, while Lord Halifax and other Unionists join as lord high chancellor, president of the council, and education and Scotland posts. John Redmond declines a cabinet place. Viscount Haldane awarded the order of merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Grey
Admiralty
Ston Curent
Sadat
Lord Kitchener
Lloyd
Duchy of A Place
John Man
Asqui
Casory
Lord Lanstowns
Ponent
Stanley Buckmaster
Counclil
Crew
Cragon
Se Home
John
Genetary
Bonar Law
Leada
Unionist Party
India
Austin Chamberlin
Board of Trade
Bin
Meat Board
Ireland
Augustine
Scotland
McKinnon Wood
Board of Agricultural and Fisheries
Lord Selbourney
Lewis
Vernon Harcourt
Board of Education
Arthur Henderson
Parliamentary Tabor
Kir Edward Carson
Order of Merit
Viecount Haldane
Theeking
John Redmond
Ministry of Munitions
Lloyd George
Poeson
Viscount Haldane
Aged Man Found Dead Along Pike in Cumberland
The body of an unknown aged man was found along the pike near Cumberland. His back neck and nose were broken and one eye gouged out. He appeared to have been dead for several hours. Horace Means found the body while driving into the city. Murder is suspected as the motive, with the victim believed to be an elderly man possibly connected to a family dispute over money and possessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larren Yekie
Ferman
LY Tiecouraged
Detroit
Mich
Arthur
A'ma ‘Boone Littl
Little
Cumbrland
Olf
Cumberland Theta
Horace
Jman
Italy Recruits 29,950,000 Men For War Effort
The report estimates total allied and central powers forces at roughly 31.4 million. Italy adds 1.7 million trained troops, with Russia, France, Britain, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece contributing sizable numbers. Virginia Knights Templar meet in Martinsburg, W.Va., May 24 to elect leaders and finalize adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Italy
Russia
Nie
Franke
Brite Jain
Turkey
Serbia
Roumania
Bulgaria
Greece
Ter
Virginia Knights Templar
Sesarkin Martinsburg
W. Va
Kairhts
West Virginia
L. W. Blay
Bey
Wheeling
Germany asks time to form note in Lusitania sinking dispute
London dispatch reports Berlin asking America for a week’s delay in replying to the Lusitania sinking note. Berlin will phrase the note in friendly terms while acknowledging limits on submarine warfare. Public mood in Berlin remains calm amid Italian complications as efforts to avert conflict continue. Also brief notice of Cambria Evangelist preaching at Fairmont WV and Andrews MB Church with a 100-voice choir on Sunday afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Exchange ‘Telegraph Company
Amsterdam
America
Washington
Berlin
Itaian
Germany
Cambria Hay Evanglist
M. P. Temple
Fairmont
W. Va
Andrews MB
Saitabie Wongs
Fe Mana
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Aeged Lak
Trai
Philipps
Rush
Grand
Idea
N Rich
Brinkman
Keystone
Opera House
Vivian Rich
Mutual Weekly
Thanhouser
Vic Emmanuel
Tanor
Bluefield
W. V
Norfolk and Western
Tully
Gentry
Negres
Prinst
Foreigh
PHF
Samuel Shelton
Eliza J. Church
Pormer PY
Mead
THE
Cellor
Lancaster
Pike
Evangelastic Meeting
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