Gompers urges Congress probe of Matewan shooting
President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor urges a congressional inquiry into the Matewan WV shooting between mine guards and citizens, arguing constitutional rights of West Virginia AFL members were violated. A special grand jury is to investigate ten deaths after the Baldwin Felts clash, with state police maintaining quiet as arrests await the funeral and inquest.
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Washington
Congressional
Matewan
W. Va
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Kenyon
Senate Labor Committee
West Virginia
Mate Wan
Goupers
Mingo County
Haldwin-Felts
Testerman
State Constabulary
Marowan
Jackson
Arnold
Robert Mullens
Tot" Tinsley
Froncon
Damron
Williamson
Lynn
Here
Hiying
Bud" McCoy
She Wyn
Welch
Colone Arnold
Baldwin-Felts
Governors for 35 states to be elected this year
A long list details governors and territorial officials with terms and salaries. It notes 22 Republicans and 13 Democrats among next governors, plus 17 of 32 U S senators being Democrats. It lists state by state incumbents, party, salary, and term lengths for Arizona through Wisconsin, with additional mention of territorial appointees and pay scales.
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United States
Maren
Frank C. Lowden
Illinois
S. &. McKelvie
Nebraska
Lowden
McKelvie
Coolidge
Massachusetts
Francis Burton Harrison
Philippines
Arthur Yager
Porto Rico
Thoms Jr
Alaska
C. J.mccarthy
Hawaii
Arizona
T. EB. Campbell
Repubican
Arkansas
C. H. Brough
Colorado
C. H. Shoup
Connecticut
M. H. Holcomb
Delaware
J. G. Townsend
Fietida
S. J. Catts
Georgit
H. M. Dorsey
Idaho
D. W. Davis
Tilmais F. C, Lowdon
Maine
C. HE. Milliken
C. Coolidge
Michigan
A. ©. Sleeper
Minnesota
J .A. A. Sturnquist
Missouri
F. D. Gardner
Montana
V. Stewart
R. McKelvie
New Hampshire
J. H. Bartlett
New Mexico
C. O. Larrazola
New York
A. B. Smith
North Carolina
T. W. Bicket
North Dakota
L. J. Frazier
Ohio
J. M. Cox
Rhode Island
Stepantican
South Carolina
R. A. Cooper
South Dakota
Peter’ Norbeck
Tennessee
A. H. Roberts
Texas
W. P. Hobby
Utah
S. Bamberger
Vermont
P. W. Clement
Washington
L. F. Hart
West Virginia
J. J. Cornwell
Wisconsin
J. Philip
President Caranza Followers Killed Near Peorla Mountains
A fragmentary report notes that President Caranza's small party and followers were killed in the Peorla mountains by avolitionists. The text mentions a funeral for Mayer Cabell Teeterman as state troopers are to be detailed for attendance.
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Caranza
Peorla
Williams
Mayer Cabell Teeterman
Carranza Assassinated by His Own Followers in Mexico
El Paso reports President Venustiano Carranza killed at Plaxcaljentongo in Puebla by forces loyal to Gen. Herrera and Gen. Mariel, amid shifting loyalties as Obregon announces the death. Carranza, born 1868 in Coahuila, had led Mexico since 1917 after Huerta’s coup, advocating neutrality and embargoes.
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Carranza
EL Paso
Texas
A.P
General Obregon
Mexico
Mexico City
ALP
Curanza
Pue-bla
Plaxalantongo
Herrera
Maruel
Wno
Puebla
Mariel
Tuxtam
Plaxcal
Jentongo
Panhandle
Lof Plueba
San Andres
Obregon
Venustiano Carranza
Victoriano Huerta
Hu Erta
Madero
Coahuila
Guatra Cienagas
Mexican Congress
William I
United States
Arizona
New Mexico
Japan
Car
Marrial
Saltillo
Virginia Cartanga
Candido
Last Sad Kites for Mrs Manway Obituary Service
Funeral services were held yesterday at 3 oclock at the home on rand strant for Mrs Nancy Jane Haniway, with many sorrowing friends in attendance. Rev A D Craig of Andrew s M E church led the service and paid tribute to the departed s virtues. Interment followed beside her husband, who had passed forty two years ago, in Blue cemetery.
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Manway
Nancy Jane Haniway
Rand Strant
Durin
Grat
A. D. Craig
Andrew's
M. E
Military Band to Perform on Decoration Day
A 28 member First Division military band from West Virginia will arrive in Grafton on May 29 for Decoration Day programs. The group, one of the country’s best war bands, will join American Legion and May 30th events, with Governor Corrwell attending May 31 ceremonies at the National Cemetery.
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Hrpcat American Legion Post
Corrwell
National Cemetery
Grafton High Wins In State Literary Contest
Morgantown May 2 The statewide West Virginia high school literary contest hosted by West Virginia University announced winners from Grafton High. Frederick Warder won for essay, Clinton Gable won for oration, with Fern Snider and Ada Barnett earning additional honors. Grafton claimed two of four contests, marking the school’s first success in these events.
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Morgantown
West Virginia
West Virginia University
Frederick Warder
Grafton
Clinton Gable
Gebate
Fern Snider
Fairmont
Ada Barnett
Point Pleasant
Messrs Warder
Gabel
Gratton
Death of Mrs Annie Holt Lilly at 602 Maple Avenue
Annie Holt Lilly, wife of James L Lilly, died Saturday evening after a long heart illness at their home 602 Maple Avenue. She was 53, born August 1866 in Kingwood, married July 27 1886, mother of four children. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM from Maple Avenue residence, Rev Paul Digany officiating.
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Annie Holt Lilly
James L. Lilly
Maple Avenue
Egmund
Cumberland
Midniight l
Lilly
Kingwood
Preston County
Alfred T. Holt
Gratton
Jame
Webb
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mia
Bertha Cotton
Edmund
L. Lilly
Katharine
Helen
Theyen
Western Maryland Railroad
Lee Holt
Thayer Street
West Side
Maple Avene
Paul” Digany
St. Paul's Methodist - Bolicopal Church
Taylor County Delegation Attends State Sunday School Meet
Taylor county sent fifteen delegates and paid an annual apportionment of 228 at the State Sunday School Convention held in Moundsville. The group pledged to advance from Star to Front Line rank next year and presented their county report led by M. J. H. Maysilles and others from St Pauls Lutheran, Warren ME, Blueville Union, and Blueville Hi. Reports and notices on Sunday-School work were promised weekly by Co. Secy. W. B. Rohr.
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Taylor County
Taylor
State Sunday School Association
Moundsville
St Paul's Lutheran Church
Fredericka Koelz
C. 2. Joster
William Wittman
Mise Florene Wittman
J. H. M.silles
John Deck
H. D. Rohr
Warren ME
Jefferson
Baptist Church
0. C Shafter
Bolshevik Offensive Advances Near Barésina River
The Moscow official statement says Bolshevik forces along the Barésina river front make progress against Polish troops as of Friday. Reports reached here via wireless today and cite continued gains on the northern sector.
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NSIVE
London
Barésina River
Moscow
Holshevig
Body of Neel Murder Victim Arrives Here
The body of Joh Neel, murdered in a Pittsburgh rooming house, arrived last night in this city. Funeral directors Pervis Bartley and Company transported the remains to the morgue on Walnut Street, with burial to follow at Smith Cemetery in Prantytown. Neel, 87, identified by brother James Neel, had no eyewitnesses beyond those involved. robbery is cited as the motive, with police yet to locate the alleged stranger killer. He is survived by his mother, siblings James Neel and Mrs Orlando Shingleton, and another sister in Homestead.
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Joh Neel
Pittsburg
Suday
Pervis, Bartley and Company
Walnut Street
West Side
Whenes
Smith
Prantytown
James
Neel
Pittsburgh
Reamling
P Full
Wade
Ithegia
Hebeccn Neel
James Neel
Orlando Shingleton
Homestead
Pitishuirsh
Taylor County Education Committee Plans Scholarships
The Taylor county educational service committee of the Y M C A met at the local Y M C A to discuss scholarships for ex servicemen. Ralph Woods announced a National War Work Council fund of 3 million dollars to provide scholarships including college and business school options for demobilized men. The group agreed to coordinate with the American Legion to award scholarships before duty ends and to promote the program for Taylor County veterans.
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Taylor County Educational Service
Y. M. C. A. Educational Services Committee
National War Work Uncil
W. M. Watkins
J. W. Robinson
B. W. Anvil
W. A. Beavers
Clyde
Richman
Noble
Thomas Vance
Ralph Woods
National Service of
M.C. A
National War Work Council of
Mo. A
Taylor County
Woods
Ieee
Bk Service Men of
Taylor
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H. Deolohr
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