Turmoil as West Virginia guards protect Bluefield area
Violence and strikes sweep Crane Creek and Klowmone Creek near Bluefield with workers fleeing. John Noble and Winckwmith of Saganore Coke were shot and killed by striking minors. Mulley the only man fatally injured after a clash at a plant. Gov. White ordered National Guard to the New River district to restore order as guards are dispatched and some workers leave the area.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Crane Creek
Klowmone Creek
Wilay
John Noble & Winckwmith
Saganore Coke Company
Mulley
Bulle
Whith Barney Shumate
Thie Ity
Blore
Shamate
Notis
Clash at Tamaqua ends with five captured drivers jailed
In Tamaqua on August 25 a mob attacked state troops guarding a streetcar line. Five striking workers were captured and jailed after a clash that left Captain Gearhart wounded. Troops pushed toward Summit Hill and Laineford as mobs hurled stones. several prisoners were later released.
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Tamang
Gowen
J. Weaver Gearhart
Twelfth Regiment
Vanthor
Wales
Company Ko
Tie Valley
Cimeregether Buowell
Jimmy' Murtei
Callan
Everal
Morton
Murtoen
Taneford
Severnl
Carth
Doenph McCann
Governor White Orders National Guard to New River District
Governor White today ordered the second regiment of the National Guard of West Virginia to the New River district. He stated the action was taken to maintain order and assist local authorities amid unrest in the area.
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White
Chatterton
W. Va
Mining strike eases as workers consider return home
Special to The Post reports in the Ananelal district a easing mood as talks hint at resuming coal mining. Readings indicate reluctance remains unless miners are assured full protection for travel and at home, with officials warning violence could demand state militia to secure life and property.
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New York
Atignet
Ananelal
Targm Companien Andi
China
Stam
Pennsylvania
Sante of
Tonneylentiia
Wien
Order Issued to Protect Ife and Property in Payette County
Governor White archives troops and issues instructions to suppress lawlessness in Payette County. The document states the force is used to protect life and property, maintain peace, and enforce laws while preventing violence and destruction during unrest.
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Mt Min Jute
White
Cave
Menti
Berauce
Fayette County
Payette County
Gocreruis
Heyer
Bloodshed Fears Hit Thurmond Labor Strike
In Thurmond West Virginia on August 8 amid a coal strike, gunfire from pickets and nonunion miners wounded one or more. militia are deployed as authorities brace for further clashes. Hundreds of miners reportedly returned to work or stayed idle. property damage and arson were reported as tension rises.
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Pedentron and Steel Company
Houston
Texans
Dalles
Tex
Dendlumen
Trnas Stati Fair
Mig
Atlas
van Wie
Knowles
Bates Corliss
Thurmond
W. Va
Ghote
Wiike
New River
Ict
Wade
Levi Sprague Dead Former Erie Telephone President
Levi Sprague a longtime Lowell resident and former president of the Erie Telephone and Telegraph company died at age 64. He was a prominent figure in manufacturing and banking, led major inspections of the company’s territory in Minnesota and South Dakota, and had recently served as president of the firm in Des Moines.
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Erie Telephone Company
Lowell
Maya
Levi Sprague
Hile ‘Telephone and Telegraph Company
Sprague
Thin City
Nea
Fiie Phon
Des
Fie
Minieeota
Mouth
Dakota
Texan
Goodbye to the Boys Western Union to Employ Girls for Messenger Service
Western Union Telegraph Company announces it will replace male messengers in Chicago with female workers. Boys’ strikes prompted the shift as girls are assigned to carry messages in the business district and night shifts. Implementation starts immediately.
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Western Union
Chicago
Western Union Telegraph Company
Tae
Hiem
Real Jones
South Carolina Primaries Final Gubernatorial Race
Complete returns from South Carolina primaries show the gubernatorial nomination likely to be decided between DP Heyward and MFP Ansel. The Senate contest remains open with ex Governor Evans opposing.
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Charleston
8. C
Heyward
M. FP
Ansel
Serena i
United Keates
Mec
John Gary
Gould to Inspect New International Lines in Texas
George J. Gould, head of the Missouri Pacific and associated lines, will personally inspect the Western routes in Texas with International and Great Northern officials. Plans include extending trackage toward Fort Worth and boosting freight traffic, with contracts soon let for further extensions. Growth in railroad traffic between Texas and the Gould system is described as strong amid expanding Southwestern railroad development.
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International Lines
Texas
New York
George J. Gould
Miesonr
Pacific Rothenad
Gowries
International
Great Northern
Leive
Gould
Wirt Worth
Wort Worth
Giermde
J. Gollard Bb. i. Harrigan
Agreement Reached On Estates Amid Quiet Settlement
Six months must pass before legal actions on the estate can be perfected. Mrs Farr heirs and other relatives agree to a non public settlement with no contest, with cash distribution to relatives and quit claim conveyed to Mrs Owenby and Mrs Vandernin for many parcels across multiple counties and California.
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Bon Francis
Auris
Inter
Nelson
Abraham Neleon
Charles Soith
Mra
Nolan
Owrleby
Mes. Vanderniin
Palrestath
Thie Efly Shi
Ran Motes
Naga
Yolo
Calaveran
Assistance from England to aid striking US miners
August 24 report from England states the South Wales Mineral Federation meeting pledged to forward funds to assist the striking miners in the United States, aiming to provide 000 in relief.
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England
South Wales Mineral Federation
United States
Roosevelt's New Hampshire Visit Praised by Veterans
President Roosevelt toured New Hampshire delivering brief addresses in Manchester and at a Grant Arm reunion. He praised veterans, urged punishment for wrongdoers, and stressed the moral leadership of the Union. He linked the Philippines to American history and underscored the nation’s ideals beyond material success.
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Newbury
N If
Atenas
Kate Tay
Lake Booaper
Hay
Clinetia
Manchester
Philippines
Grout
Republic
Lincoln
Grant
Washington
Morahell
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Schneider
J. B. Adour
WN. Gaston
Wilson
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Co. F
Carter
RB. FE
Cabell
Alex, Sanger
Mtomsot Miling Co
Pedentron & Steel Co
Howard Smith Co
Travis Street
Graveland
Tholesala Grocers
Waston
Kirkland& Morrow
OSV Aberis
G. A. Cummings
Main Street
Iit
Buiding
Hartwell Iron Works
Barden
Electric and Machinery Co
Texas Avenue
West Virginia
Tamaqua
Gov. White
National Guard of
New River District
Ava
John Klug
Timothy King
John Kolin
McCunn
Marteon
Aiter Ruath
Consdaie
Lansford
Ammit Hill
Panther Creek
Tein
Polesheim
Lai
Mt! Mand
Paroud
H. P. McLaughlin & Co
Houston, Texas
Dickson Car Wheel Co
Port Labaca
Cuero
Victoria
Buffalo
Harrisburg
Pittsburg
Boston
Horse City
Stirling
Connelly & CO
Eere Supply CO
Trevis
Ed Lunn
Kiam Builting
Thwestern
Elephone Company
W. L. Macatee & Sons
Ife
Minera
New River Valley
South Carolina
Geo
Nelsons
Fair Estate
Roosevelt
New Hampshire
Crone
Hoyer
St. Louis
Geo. D. Hunter
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