Matewan Massacre and State Police Reform Call
A stark editorial laments the Matewan massacre as a catalyst for real policing reform in West Virginia and urges abolishing private guards in coal fields. It warns the state constabulary to maintain restraint and urges expansion of the state police to enforce lawful protection for citizens.
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Mingo
Whithen
Jeng
Owl
Matewan
Sec
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Belting Cove
Kpresex
Galle
West Virginia
Avery Swan
Stilt counting on Ameprica as war debts swirl
The Pittsburgh Dispatch reports on a French led push to pool Allied war debts with the United States as chief contributor. A plan to offset France by advancing German reparations risks Congress rejection, as Washington signals no new loans and public backing for funding Europe remains unlikely.
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Pittsburgh Dispatch
England
United States
France
Germany
America
Congress
Great Britain
Britain
Treasury Department
Europe
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Versailles
Government must act against sugar gouging
The writer demands swift government action to curb sugar hoarding and profiteering. They call for seizing and distributing sugar stocks through the post office if needed, arguing that allowing shortages and price manipulation harms national welfare and undermines trust in leadership.
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Wilson
Rionda
Nordtp
Pseu
French wheat yield rises with care and farming methods
The Paris note cites France doubling wheat yield despite limited acreage due to seed selection and modern fertilization. Weather likely favorable. French farmers intensify cultivation, suggesting U S producers could boost output with labor and advanced practices. Delbert Leach of Simpson was seen on business today.
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Department of Agriculture
France
United States
Alan
Man’ Sanst
Delbert Leach
Simpson
Aeye
Understanding When to Yield in Monarchical Times
The text argues that rulers must read public sentiment and yield when necessary. It contrasts Denmark’s King Christian with Nicholas of Russia and German rulers, claiming indulgent monarchs fail to adapt. It suggests leaders must concede to avoid catastrophe and that England’s king is a figurehead, with real power resting in government.
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Christian
Nicholas
Russia
Germany
Bree
England
Tauzhi
Desertion Records Show 173 911 Willful Deserters Prosecution Planned
The draft records list 226 260 men classified as deserters after review. Of these, 151 254 names are erased as willful desertors cleared by formalities, leaving 173 911 still classified willful desertors. The war department intends prosecutions to uphold duty and honor among young men who complied with the mobilization.
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War Department
Assassination of Carranza Hobbling Mexican Politics
Washington reports a spreading shock in Mexico after Venustiano Carranza's death with fears that rebels will press Villa further. Obregon allies push to stabilise a de facto government while tensions rise over potential avenging movements and diplomatic strains at the capital.
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Venustiano Carranza
Villa
Butalso
Carranza
Madero
State Department
Elias Calles
Ignacio Enriquez
Chihuahua
Roguillas
Sal N. Marones
United States
Obregon
White House
Wilson
Marones
Lsbor
Samuel Gompers
Strong
George Miller
Frit
Alvarado-Muning-Miline Company
Willfand
Ofl Companiey
Manuel Pelaes
Gonzales
Agua Prieta
Revolutoram
Toledo council debates two million dollar municipal bond measure
May 26. Legiala Hon calls for an appropriation of two million dollars to establish a municipal bond. The council met tonight to consider the city ball and related appropriations.
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Toledo
Legiala- Hon
Bomine Eee Lore Cheelty Council
Campaign Expense Hearings Highlight 1920 Republican Races
Testimony at the state investigation into pre convention spending reveals details of the 1920 Republican campaigns. Generals Wood and Lowden figures surface, with names like Hitchcock and Price cited. costs include Missouri, Michigan, and California efforts and substantial private contributions.
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Leonard
Newberry
Eace Taien
Frank H. Hitchcock
Generil Wood
Harding
Wood
William Copper
Sroetor
Cincinnati
A. A. Spraeue
Chicago
Horace
Brebbing
New York
John HM
Price
Cleveland
J. _L. Bineson
Illinois
Lowden
Cheake
Goynor
Mon
Michigan
Missouri
Lator Reed
Enerson
Me Roblicans Popular Bay And Kurct Anybody
The article notes My. and Mes A L Hetner and mentions Naom i Lilly of Fairmont attending Mire James L Lilly funeral. It references Lloyd as a donor candidate for West Virginia district representation and discusses Republican prospects at a Chicago convention with optimism about election outcomes.
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A. L. Hetner
Ead
Yulee Naomi
Fairmont
Mire
James L. Lilly
Sentinel
Lloyd
West Virginia
Chicoke
Healaye
Tha Fall
Marane
Ale
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