Strike tension in West Virginia over wage talks with miners
Workers press for government intervention as United Mine Workers seek to enforce a wage agreement. Secretary Davis is urged to investigate the dispute sparked by an April 1 strike, with miners warning of a general coal field strike if operators do not meet wage demands. George Brackett of operators cites local ownership and losses at current prices.
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International News Service
Fairmont
W. Va
Washington
Davis
United Mine Workers
West Virginia
van A. Bittner
Department of Labor
George S. Brackett
Associated Operators
Brackett
Police Report Unusual Week in Centennial Week
Police report notes a quiet Centennial Week with no disorder or major incidents. Officials describe the period as unusually calm for the city, with no significant crimes or disturbances reported by the department.
Police Docket Shows 24 Arrests Since Centennial Opening
The police docket records only twenty four arrests since the Centennial opened last Monday, with none directly caused by the celebration. The city’s celebration has highlighted public crowds and police activity, reflecting credit to residents and the police department.
Two Motor Mishaps Reported To Police Department
Two motor accidents were reported to the police in the past twenty four hours. No one was injured. Steve Voleski of 1615 Moravia street drove south on North Beaver street and became caught between street car 375 operated by Joseph Cunningham and a parked Pennsylvania plate 570 163, causing some damage. Harold Ward of 821 Frank avenue, driving from Shenango works yard, was hit by another car with plate 459 690 on the same turn, causing damage to Ward’s car.
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Steve Voleski
Moravia Street
Beaver Street
Joseph Cunningham
Pennsylvania
Harold Ward
Frank Avenue
Shenango Works
Funeral Directors Meet At Elks Club
Fourteen members of the Funeral Directors' Association of Lawrence county attended Thursday evening for the dinner and quarterly meeting at the Elks club. Reports from the Western Pennsylvania association convention at Conneaut Lake Park were a feature, with Wyatt Campbell Pete Capitola and David Marshall in charge of arrangements.
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Funeral Directors’ Association of
Lawrence County
Elks Club
Western Pennsylvania
Conneaut Lake Park
Wyatt R. Campbell
Pete Capitola
David Marshall
Card Of Thanks From Stickle Family
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown after the death of our wife and mother and for the flowers and cars donated. MR. H. J. STICKLE AND CHILDREN.
Paraded pups and youths kept in line by Louis Larkin
Louis Larkin and a host of helpers guided the young participants, ending with a playful line about a doggedly clever parade.
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Louis Larkin
Dogs Parade Delights City Crowd at Nine Oclock
A lively dog parade along the Legion Home route drew many families and pets. Marshals Bolsinger and helpers guided dogs of all sizes while youngsters led tiny pups in baskets and a Great Dane drew cheers.
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Billy Gebhart
Mithier
Defense Day Test Planned Across Nation For July Fourth
Plans drawn over two years for a nationwide defense day show progress but admit refinements are needed. General Hines says the framework can operate in an emergency while Pershing once urged a muster. War Department says arrangements are complete and observances will occur in all states with large city participation sidelined by Independence Day crowds.
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Hines
John J. Pershing
War Department
Union
Sign on Store Draws Attention in Public Square
Joe Keenan and B W Holland of Dans Place on Washington street display a striking sign over their store. The gold Mercury centennial figure and accompanying design brighten the square’s decorations, drawing much attention to the establishment.
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Joe Keenan
B. W. Holland
Dans Place
Washington Street
Mercury
Men Insist On Losing Faith In Women Daily
A terse meditation notes some men repeatedly reject their faith in women, implying a habitual skepticism of female character and influence in daily life.
Scranton Meeting Ends as Delegates Head Home
Delegates of the United Mine Workers of America leave Scranton after four days of sessions concluding the 1925 tri district convention. International President John L. Lewis urges support for wage scale demands and cooperation with joint conference in Atlantic City. Andrew Mattey announces a planned anthracite mining suspension beginning September 1 if demands are unmet.
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International News Service
Scranton
United Mine Workers of America
International
John L. Lewis
Coas
Atlantic City
Lewis
Andrew Mattey
Mrs. Coolidge Narrowly Escapes Injury in Swampscott
Mrs. Coolidge on a morning walk in Swampscott narrowly escaped serious injury when four Massachusetts state constables on motorcycles sped around a bend. Secret service guard James Haley shouted a warning, and both jumped aside as the riders swerved between them. The motor officers continued toward Cambridge with the presidential party.
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International News Service
Swampscott
Mass
Weather forecast: rain across regions next week
The forecast covers July 5 to July 10 with showers in the North and Middle Atlantic states and the Great Lakes region. Ohio Valley will see brief showers early and late with near normal temperatures.
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International News Service
Washington
The
Weather Bureau Today
North
Middle Atlantic
Ohio Valley
Region of
Great Lakes
Fire Breaks Out In Santa Barbara
A fire has broken out in Santa Barbara with units rushing into the northeast residential districts. Clouds of smoke rise from the wrecked business district as firefighters respond to the blaze.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
East Brook YWCA Camp Full for July 6 to 20
East Brook YWCA camp is at full capacity for July 6 to 20 with no new registrations. High demand since June opening has reached a peak, while registrations for late July and August are being accepted. Plans include a camp delegation marching in Saturday’s parade.
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East Brook
East Brook Y
Count Volti Named Chairman of Delegation to Washington
Rome reports Count Volti who resigned governorship of Tripoli will chair the delegation Italy plans to send to Washington to negotiate settlement of debts owed to the United States.
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Rome
Count Volti
Tripoli
Washington
Italy
United States
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