Tragic tunnel explosion kills 83 in Baltimore incident
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania a Baltimore tunnel blast in the Delaware and Hudson Coal Co system leaves 83 dead and many burned. A trolley wire shorted a powder keg causing a fiery train wreck as workers rode to the mine. Rescue crews and hospitals rushed aid while details of the disaster emerge.
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Wilkes Barre
Baltimore
Delaware and Hudson Coal Company
East End
August Raddick
Mercy
Thomas Pougherty
Burleson Restores Private Control Of Telegraph And Wire Lines
Postmaster General Burleson orders immediate return of telegraph and telephone line operations to private owners while keeping government oversight. Regulations against discrimination, current rates, and cost settlement accounts remain in force. The move follows presidential recommendation and congressional signals for quick action, despite union threats.
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Washington
Burleson
Post Office Department
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
House Committee
Telephone and Telegraph
Postmaster General
Wire Operating Board
Union B. Bethel
New York
Wire Control Board
J. A. Koons
W. K. Imar
Meeting of stockholders of New Rockingham Fair Association
Notice of stockholders meeting at 3 oclock P M Friday June 6 in the Chamber of Commerce Rooms Peoples Bank building All stock subscribers must attend to assist in organization and election of officers for the year 6 5 2te
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New Rockingham Fair Association
Chamber of Commerce
Peoples Bank
Musl
Rockingham County School Board to Appoint Teachers
The district school board will meet on Saturday June 7 1919 to appoint teachers for the next term. Teachers must file applications with the superintendent by that date for prompt consideration. Local committees may make recommendations before the meeting. John C Myers Division Superintendent.
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Rockingham County
John C. Myers
Shenandoah College alumni pledge 1800 debt relief and memoral hall plan
Shenandoah College Institute alumni lunch endorses paying off the 1800 debt for the Devier property likely to host Memorial Hall for WWI veterans. Alumni officers elected include Stapley Draper president Vernon Phillips vice president Clare Hogg recording secretary L N Beery jr treasurer J K Ruebush. Carl Hiser receives alumni medal for highest year average.
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Dayton
Shenandoah College Institute
L. E B. Friddle
Harrisonburg
Devier
Shenandoah Collegiate Institute
Stapley Draper
North Carolinia
Vernon Phillips
New York
Clare Hogg
L. N. Beery, Jr
J. K. Ruebush
Carl Hiser
Pettersburg
W. Va
Men’s Clothing Arrives at Josney & Sons New Line
The last big purchase of men’s clothes sold quickly and a new shipment has arrived now on display at prices affordable for all. Returning soldiers with discharge are invited to inspect civilian attire priced astonishingly low. Summer and year round suits in demanded colors, modern in style and workmanship.
Lawn Party at Keezletown and State Normal Play
Keezletown Sunday School champions plan a lawn party Saturday evening June 7. The Senior Class Play at the State Normal School is The Art of Being Bored a comedy in three acts by Edouard Pailleron translated by Barrett H. Clark. Friday June 6 at 9:00 PM. Admission 50 cents.
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The
State Normal School
Edouard Pailleron
Barrett H. Clark
Married Men to Play Singles in Big Season-Opener
Elaborate preparations are under way for a marquee baseball game tonight at 6 30 between the married and single men of the Bika Lodge on the High School diamond. Ambulance and fire truck crews are primed for emergencies, the Red Cross will staff first aid, and local physicians including Drs Will and Miller are on standby with cots prepared for possible injuries.
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Bika Lodge
K. M. Higg
Red Cross
Dre Will
Miller
Remnant Bargains Hit Friday Storewide
Friday marks remnant bargain day with weekly sales from regular stock not in clearance. Shoppers can have others shop for them if needed, as the sale runs only one day each week and ends that day.
Western Union Telegraph Walkout Shuts Down Southeast
Western Union operators in the southeast affiliated with the Commercial Telegraphers Union of America were ordered to strike following orders to return the wire system to private control. Local council president P T Fonville said dispatches were arriving as members obeyed, while officials claimed the strike would not cripple business though Virginia and West Virginia were affected.
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Atlanta
Sune
Western Union Telegraph
Commercial Telegraphers Union of America
S. J. Kamenkamp
Burleson
Charles F. Mann
Commerceial Telegraphera Union of America
P. T. Fonville
H. C. Worthen
Western Union
Worthen
South
Fonville
Virginia
West Virginia
Daily News-Record Editor Leaves for Charlottesville Hospital
George Werry managing editor of the Daily News-Record departed for the University Hospital in Charlottesville for treatment. He was accompanied by the paper's editor W Bertram. He had earlier undergone appendicitis surgery at Rockingham Memorial Hospital and may have returned to duties too soon. The local hospital was crowded for his return.
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OTR Incord
Ili George Werry
Daily News-Record
Univesity
Charlottesville
Hr. W. Bertram
Kerry
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Berry
Hog Pen Setback Rules Enacted by City
After due time and inspection of hog pens outside the regular hog limit the owners must keep pens 150 feet from dwellings 60 feet from streets and 10 feet from alleys. The ordinance will be enforced if not complied. F L Dovel Chief of Police.
Arty Tonight Event Postponed by Rain
Me Ave area activity on Mason Street was postponed due to rain and will now be held tonight at 6 o clock on the lawn of Mrs Claybrook. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Mra. Claybrook
Mason Street
Valley Music Co Ad Promotes New Edison Phonographs
CAS CARS offer two five passenger second hand in first class condition Garber Fros. The more ordinary talking machines and phonographs enter the market the more New Edison Phonographs we sell there is a reason think it over. Valley Music Co.
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Garber Fros
Edison
Valley Music CO
Council of Four makes progress on peace terms in Paris
In Paria on June 6 the Council of Four pressed toward a reply to German counter proposals. It aims to remove a fixed reparations sum from the treaty and finish Austrian peace clauses still unsettled. Premier Paderewski protested changes to Silesia terms while Austria debates acceptance amid anti term protests.
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Paria
Council of Four
Germany
Paris
St. Germain
Paderewski
Poland
Silesia
Copenhagen
Austria
Lloyd George
Union of South Africa
Kolchak
Omsk
Petrograd
Premier Orchestra to Perform at Kavanuagh Fountain Annex
The best orchestra in the state will render special music at the Kavanuagh Fountain Annex next Friday night, June 6, from 8 to 12. We have spent much to secure this special orchestra and invite you to hear them.
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Kavanaugh Fountain Annex
The New Edison Phonograph For Sale
An advertising blurb touts the New Edison phonograph as the sole machine that truly recreates music, claiming ordinary phonographs merely reproduce sound. It notes sales availability but provides no retailer details.
Will S L Lupton Succeed in Forcing Extra Session
Virginia papers debate whether Will S L Lupton can push a special session of the General Assembly after Governor Davis refused. Key figures include Lupton, Dr C A Rolston, Prof Frank J Wright, Senator Conrad, and former Senator George B Keezell. The Good Heads Association backs the move to secure road funds. Davis doubts the benefit.
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S. L. Lupton
General Assembly
Will & L. Lupton
State Corporation Commission
Davia
Virginia
Rockingham County
Self
Rockingham
Eternia
Rolston
Frank J. Wright
House of Representatives
C. A. Rolston
Wright
George B. Keezell
Good Heads Association
8. L. Lupton
C. B. Scott
Davis
Lupton
Corporation Commission
Setuces Davia
B. Garrett
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Asated Press
Telegraph and Telephone Companies
Williamson
Troy Steam Laundry
S.C.I
Josney & Sons
Joiney &Sons CO
Elmer E. Bowman
W. Market St
Elke
B. Ney & Sons
Southwest
F. L. Dovel
Cas
Gall
Conrad
Dr. Ralston
Virginia Plumbing and Heating
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