Williamson War Area Fights Rock Riverfront as Strikes Burn
WILLIAMSON W Va May 13 fighting along the Tug river area intensified as miners strikers state police and county sheriffs clashed from dawn. One man died four wounded and a key figure W Smith of Albarn was killed stepping from a train. Armistice calls were sent by Coal Company Superintendent Lindsay while Captain J R Brockus reported troops maneuvering amid renewed fire. State police from Willis Branch and other points arrived as the main battle pitted striking miners against strike breakers with police on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson
W. Va
Marri Imac
Spriggs
Rank and Alburn
Cr. W. Smith
Albarn
Ana
Lindsay
Coal Company
J. R. Brockus
Harry Staten
Prohibition
Tug River
Alburn
West Virginia
Kentucky
Reday
Troops Ordered to Mine War Zone in West Virginia
Washington May 13 Major General George W Reed, commander of the fifth army corps area, was directed to investigate fighting in the Mingo county coal region West Virginia as troops move in to quell guerrilla warfare. The 19th Infantry Regiment of about 575 men with trench mortars howitzers and medical sections is in readiness as trains await transport.
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Mingo County
Nia
Fifth Army Corps
Herman Hall
19Th Infantry Regit
Washington
Sec of War Weeks
George W. Reed
West Virginia
Northwest Tourist Publicity Directors Meet in Vancouver
The Pacific Northwest tourist publicity directors association met in Vancouver B C on Thursday to launch this year’s program. Washington near 37500 dollars with subscriptions from business men, while Oregon and British Columbia cover their shares by native appropriation. The group plans to raise the balance in the next few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W
Pacific Northwest List Association
Vangcouver
B. C
State of Washington
Oregon
British Columbia
Washington
Architects Inspect University Work Today
City architects will inspect the University of Washington architectural school's student work today from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p m. The program has 200 students and has existed for seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Washington
Colonel Bacon Tops Slacker List in Chicago Report
The first name on the public slacker list is William Sutherland Bacon, a colonel in the army who volunteered in 1917 for chemical warfare service and left as a lieutenant colonel. His mother-in-law urged an apology, and Bacon now works in the bond department of National City Bank in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William Sutherland Bacon
Army
Bacon
Chemical Warfare Service
George M. Blossom
William
Camp Fire tag sale kicks off in Seattle for girls’ camp fund
Campbell campaign launches as Mayor Caldwell is tag target. Camp Fire girls Annie and Eleanor prove front page as fundraiser info notes 10 cent tags, sale kickoff Saturday, proceeds fund the Camp Fire girls summer home on Vashon Island. Hendersons and local offices listed for tag distribution and returns to treasurer Mrs. Robert Wilson.
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Annie
Eleanor
Camp Fire Girls
Seattle
Vashon Lalastd
Ttng
Mother of
America
Globe Building
Robert Wilson
Wire Building
Anne Caldwell
Hugh Caldwell
Eleanor Caldwell
Price & Carter
Port Huron to New York Tangles of Three Wives and a Soldier
The article chronicles vaudeville star Harry Glenn and his three marriages. Wife No 3 is described as the affair that followed two previous unions in Rochester and Port Huron, with wandering, rapid marriages. Murray, a separate figure, is noted for multiple fast marriages across years and cities, including engagements in Broadway, Brooklyn, and Los Angeles as he navigates romantic and legal entanglements.
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Harry
Rochester
Minn
New York
Glenn
Port Huron
Mich
Iva Edmonson
Manhattan
Jack Murray
Murray
Brooklyn
Maper
Los Angeles
California
Liberty Loan Organization
Marie Elizabeth Dougherty
National Security League
Marine Corps
Hall of Records
D. H. Loux
Marie
Philadelphia
Waldorf, Astoria
Anita May Southwick
Streator
Ann Warwick
William Matthews
West
Lloyd George Warns of European Peace Threat From Pollak Insurrection
London May 13 The peace of Europe is threatened by the Pollak insurrection in Upper Silesia Prime Minister Lloyd George told the Commons. He warned that without immediate justice the situation could imperil peace and defended Germany using forces to maintain order, while France opposed such action as a violation of Versailles.
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London
Europe
Upper Silesia
I’remier Lloyd George
Commons
George
Germany
Perlin
59th Artillery to Go to Philippines
The 59th coast artillery regiment at Camp Lewis will sail from Tacoma on July 6 for Fort Mills Philippines. The unit includes about 1,000 officers and men and sails under orders received today. In Kirkland Dr George Fl Davis receives a gold watch from Charles Regal for saving his life when a knee was burned.
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Tacoma
59Th Coast Artillery Regiment
Camp Lewis
Fort Milla
Philippines
Kirnkland
George Fl. Davis
Charles Regal
Terrorism Fears in Upper Silesia Amid Strife
In Upper Silesia tensions rise as Polish followers of Adalbert Korfanty lack funds and supplies, forming organized bands. German workers strike after a protest to General Lerond, who denies Polish armistice claims and calls the accusation a swindle amid wartime wireless reports.
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Opttin
Upper Silesia
Upper Ailenia
Adalbert Korfanty
Lerond
Upper
Silesia
Warman
Proclaim Silesia Region Independent
Copenhagen dispatches report Adalbert Korfanty plans to declare Upper Silesia independent. The Poles, led by Korfanty, previously directed an armed expedition that seized much of the region, drawing comparisons to the Vilna occupation. Allies are asked to recognize the occupied areas by plebiscite.
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Copenhagen
Upper Silesia
Adalbert Korfanty
Polleh
Korfanty
Polteh
Upper
Sileecia
Vilna
Zeligowski
Althe Germany
Bellingham and Sultan News Roundup in Brief
Fred A. Ernest and Beattie were reelected president and leader at the Western Washington Baptist Association convention in Bellingham. In Sultan a fishing pool event results in a crown in the water. Henry B. Muyskena, 12, son of Rev D H Muyskena, is mentioned in a brief noted item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellingham
Fred A. Ernest
Beattie
Western Washington Baptist Association
Sultan
Henry B. Muyskena
Rev
D. H. Muyskena
Fright Kills Edmonds Man After Tractor Accident
J W Depue 70 of Edmonds died after heart trouble struck him as a youth screamed. Fred Tracon 26, an experienced operator, was clearing a site for Edmonds Spring Water Co 306000 gallon reservoir when the tractor overturned trapping him. He was injured and died later. internal injuries feared. no bones broken. Depue was father of Mrs Louis P Arp. Tracon’s kin listed.
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J. W. Depue
Bamondsa
Fred Tracon
Tacon
Edmonds Spring
F. J. Bacon
Edmonds
Depue
Louis P. Arp
Steam Roller Kills Driver In Madison Park Incident
John Inman a 54 year old steam roller engineer was killed when his clothing caught in a drive shaft after finishing work on Madrona Park boulevard. The machine lurched carrying his body over 200 yards down Lake Washington Boulevard then plunged down a 10 foot embankment.
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John Inman
Inman
Rir
Madrona Park
Lake Washington
Bird
Strikes Hit Seattle Shipping as 200 Pacific Workers Are Laid Off
In Seattle and Tacoma Pacific Steamship Co lays off nearly 200 workers amid a coast wide strike. The West Wheatland Montana and West will sail on schedule with nonunion crews if the dispute ends. Crew signed for the voyage in New York at the old rate. Willsote loading for return voyage. Unions and ship owners appear close to a settlement, but strike remains unresolved with wage timing at issue.
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Shipping Board
Seattle
Toten Owiny
Pacific Steamship Co
Tacoma
West Wheatland Montana
West
Orient
Veemer
New York
Arabs Destroy 13 Towns in New York Report
A May report claims Arabs destroyed 13 towns in Syria and recounts relief efforts. French commander seeks reinforcements as Mohammedans and others remain at FE foot. James Inman, living at 333 3rd Ave, is noted in connection with the accident with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sheih Salam
East Relief Society
FE. James St
Inman
Ave
Island residents hear mail for Philippines soon
District notes plan for Air mail to the Philippines and island communications. Hortiea tural chamber and county city building set 5 p m Friday. Annual election of officers scheduled for Saturday. Women’s Democratic club picnic at Silver Lake on June 26 announced by George Pearce, picnic chairman. Seattle HQ C M & St P railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrilia
Renton Junction
Philippines
Islanda
Women's Democratic Club
Silver Lake
George Pearce
Seattle
C. M. & St. P. Railway
Mys Bancroft
Spokana
Masonic Club
National Guard
Fairholm
Frank H. Renick
Senator Henick
Urges Tax Cutting Body Appointed For Local Bodies
Port Commissioner W. T. Christensen urged immediate appointment by the city two representatives and by the county port district and school district No. 1 of one representative each. The appointees will report to a joint meeting to define means of reducing taxation. May 125.
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Port
W. T. Christensen
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