Giant Foreman Remembered as Selfless Leader in Mine Rescue
In Fairmont West Virginia on January 16, 21 trapped Jamieson Coal and Coke workers survived 18 hours underground after an explosion. Foreman Lee Fetty and young chief compressor John H McNeil led a Bible heavy rescue, sharing food and water, guiding prayers, and helping others to safety. One minister and two others died in a failed dash for the shaft See notes on funeral plans.
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Shin
Bud Nex
McNeil
H O
Fetty
Senate May Ask Coolidge to Act on Coal Strike
The Senate weighs a proposal urging President Coolidge to intervene in the anthracite strike. The request aims to avoid disruption as operators face demands from miners. A New York scene is noted with tense talk about actions and possible government steps.
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Coolidge
Wasracion Dan
Lind
Cop Pland
New York
Teller at Robert Garrett firm Admits Embezzling 935000
Ima, a 23 year old teller at Robert Garrett and Sons, confessed to embezzling 935000 from customer accounts. Police say he used the funds for stock market and horse racing betting, claiming he covered shortages by “kiting” checks. He is held on bond and faces charges in connection with the theft discovered December 2.
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Leite
Bond
Dia
Conata
Cartaliiane
Atheels Stuhen
Woman Seeks Help After Husband Diagnosed with Tuberculosis
In London on January 16 a wife sought hospital aid after her family doctor diagnosed her husband with a tuber coalhouse condition. Hospital physicians confirmed the diagnosis blaming exposure in coal yards for the illness.
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London
Kobe Population Report Shows Growth Since 1920 Census
Kobe Japan Jan 16 official report lists population at 642568 from the 25 census. The city shows an increase over the 1920 census by a sizable amount.
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Kobe
Japan
Baseball Directors Demand Meeting Over Manager Contract
The Salisbury Baseball Directors press for a special meeting of the Board of Investors to approve or reject a manager contract signed by the executive with President A. Mo Jackson present. The action was taken without member consent and during a Wednesday session.
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Salisbury
A. Mo Jackson
Jacks
Execut.ve
Army air service instructor assigned at Langley Field
Capt Edward Jack of the Army Air Service is named as an instructor at Langley Field Virginia in a military order. Other items note a hotel fire in Brooklyn leaving two women dead, plus various political and weather brief items from Washington and other reported locations.
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Edward
Jack
Army Air Service
Langhey Field
Army
Air Service
Marsland National
Vac
Baltimore
Lakewood
N. J
Lorraine Hotel
Mary Schedel
Brooklyn
Flora Harm
Miners blame magnates for scale breaks in arbitration pleas
Report notes miners accuse mill owners of causing scale failures amid price disputes. The text references legal actions and arbitration pleas the miners label false, with ongoing debates over profits, rates, and regulatory pressures affecting the industry.
Ganna Walska Sails for Paris Despite Husband's Absence
A fragmented clipping reports Ganna Walska planning a voyage to Paris with her husband staying behind. The note hints at personal arrangements and uncertainty around travel during the period.
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Ganna Walska
Paris
Buckner Officials Abort Booze Exhibit Plan at Dinner
Federal attorney Buchner declined to supply details as officials reacted to a planned display at a dinner. Attendees planned skull painting and croes pene on cocktail glasses and a mock funeral of King Alcohol, with about 200 guests. The White House responded that the President had nothing to add to the inquiry.
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Buchner
Agg
White House
Coh
Dare Addams
Bishop to Speak at Asbury January 24
Bishop McDowell will speak at Asbury on January 24 morning. A pledge drive is under way with a goal to raise funds for a new building. Proceeds from a benefit show and a comedy feature at the Arcade Theater support the drive.
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Asbury
Bory McDowell
Tniber
Jane
Seth
Tramway for Harbin Teaches Electric Transit Plan
Fragmentary notes describe a proposed tramway to connect Harbin with surrounding districts. The garbled text hints at an electric transit system and references to years, names, and financial aspects, but essential details remain unclear.
Exposition Opens With Huge Crowd Expected In Salisbury
A mammoth eight day Merchant's exposition and Automobile Show opens tonight at the First Regiment Armory in Salisbury. Local dealers display autos and accessories while 21 booths showcase Salisbury merchants with vaudeville acts and talent from the Eastern Shore.
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Mammoth Merchant's Exposition
Armory
Mick Steuart
Wicomico
Salisbury
Eastern Shore
Moose
Princess Anne Academy
Birckhead
Colored Serenaders
Langley Begins Two Year Term At Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
John W. Langley former Kentucky congressman enters the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary to serve a two year sentence for violation of the National Prohibition Law. He cites high blood pressure and mental strain and vows to become a model prisoner while maintaining his innocence.
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Atlanta
John W. Langley
Kentucky
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Southern Station
Langley
Reds Target Wally Pipp Trade For Yankees Star
Cincinnati rumor mill focuses on a potential deal sending Wally Pipp from New York to the Reds. The ledger notes Reds aim to acquire top first basemen and discuss possible returns with Yankees and Giants.
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New York
Cincinnati Nationals
Wally Pipp
Yankees
Reds
Edd Roch
Geores Kelly
Hil Terry
New York National
Sachker
John McGres
Feu
Doegee
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