Eight Bodies Taken From Marietta Mine Disaster
Nine miners were killed and five believed fatally injured in a blast at Marietta Coal Company on Pinson Creek Sky. Eight bodies were removed by noon as rescue teams dug through debris and expected more recoveries. Officials say a mispacked charge likely caused the explosion, worsening the coal dust and gas buildup.
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Calted Prean
Williamson
W. Va
Marietta Coal Company
Pinsor
Creek Sky
Theaulislug
Taday
Czar Hays to Investigate Movie Colony
Washington February 8 Will Hays the czar of the American motion picture industry plans a trip to Hollywood California as one of his first official acts He will spend a month there beginning April to inspect every phase of the industry and report back with firsthand observations of conditions.
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Hollywood
Washington
Will i. Lays
California
Condi Mons
Lawyers Urge Higher Pay for Maryland Judges
In Annapolis on February 8, lawyers pressed for judges to earn at least as much as railroad engineers and football coaches. A bill increasing jurists’ salaries was urged by delegates and associations from Baltimore and across the state, with George Waine Williams citing Maryland ranked 22nd in judge pay. He suggested $10,000 annually as fair compensation.
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Annapolis
Maryland
Fice
Benate Minice
House
Ways and Means
Tynverg
Baltimore
Stitewend
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association of Baltimore
Dar Association of
Baltimore County
Grand Jurors’ Association of Balthoors
George Waens Williams
Duidges
Tam
Frank 8. Cinvannes
George W. Hyde
Judge Advocates Strict Bootlegging Probe in Precrieh
Judge Glenn T. Worthington opens February term in Keb. Precrieh urging Grand Jury to thoroughly investigate violations of the Youtead Act. He laments bootlegging causes suffering and anger, condemning even those who doubt the law’s rigor as failing in duty.
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Precrieh
Keb
Hooulegeig
Glenn TL. Worthington
Youtead
Jude
Two Strikers Shot Down by Machine Guns
Unclear text reports two workers shot during a machine gun fire incident in United Meoany Rockville. February 8 dispatch notes violence at a local plant owned by Wheeling Sterol and Trea Company. Three lines of garbled OCR hinder full details of casualties and plant status.
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Rockville
Elnor CoWe
Hullets
Croat
Wheeling Sterol and
Trea
Gompers Attacks State Police Bill In Labor Clash
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, criticized a bill before the Legislature to legalize state police. He sent a total to Henry F. Broening, Baltimore Federation of Labor president, opposing the measure and stirring a conflict with state authorities.
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A.fl
H. F. Broening
Samiel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Tabor
Maus
Henry F. Broening
Baltimore Federation of Labor
Montreal Family of Four Die in House Fire
Mrs. William Henkel and her three children perished in a Montreal South home fire caused by an overheated furnace that collapsed a wooden floor. The victims include Mia, Weokel, John, Hue, and Hector Henkel, ages two to four.
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United Vines
Montreal
Quebec
William Henkel
Montreal South
Mia
Weokel
John
Hector
Hue
Borah to Denounce GOP Bonus Plan in Senate Fight
Senator Borah Idaho will denounce the Republican soldier bonus plan as an attempt to buy control of Congress. He plans a sharp, persistent fight in the Senate, likening the move to the Newberry case purchase allegation. Lawrence Martin reports from Washington on February 8.
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Borah
Congress
Lawrence Martin
SUH
United Prenn
Washington
Republican Party
Senate
Idaho
Newberry
Unconscious 36 Hours Crabbill Likely To Die
After a bicycle collision with Lt H Miner near Funkstown cause left Crabill with a compound fracture and skull injuries. A passenger MissPearl struck also injured with concussion broken collarbone and arm. Miner escaped with minor bruises and both are being treated at a local hospital.
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Lewis D. Crabill
North Leeens Street
Crabill
H. Miner
State Road
Funkstown
Misa Peart Troke
Miner
Ford urged to guarantee fertilizer production for Muscle Shoals
Washington February 8 Henry Ford should be required to supplement his government plant offer at Muscle Shoals Alabama with an absolute guarantee to manufacture fertilizer Secretary of War Weeks told the House Military Affairs committee during hearings on the OPP MILGE PERT LENT The question remained whether Fortwit will be the power state mate fertilizer tax The rest of the text is garbled but indicates debate over guarantees and production commitments by Ford.
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Ay United
Washington
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
Ala
Weeks
House Military Affairs Committee
Remands Child to Grandparents in Custody Hearing
Judge TG Wasati presided over a family court proceeding where George Natty challenged Adelina Pulner for custody of Kin Hilleann from Walter Nalloy, alleging unlawful detention. After hearing multiple witnesses, the court returned the child to Mr and Mrs Pris mar, the paternal grandparents, pending further action.
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TG. Wasati
George
Natty
Midolph
Adelina
Kin Hilleann
Walter 1. Nalloy
Nie Joya
Thin Py
Hand Injury Report From Legging Co Plant
A brief notice reports Frayadh Naedor aged 13 injured at Legging Co plant during a machine operation. He was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment after the incident.
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Frayadh Naedor
Wilth Celruet
Magers
Town Shoe
Watert
Chewhut
Inter Rebeitae
Id Hadi
Henry L Kraiss Illness Reported In Local Note
A fragmented notice reports Henry L Kraiss ill with a serious health issue. The text notes a collapse and medical attention, with unclear surrounding context or names of institutions. The readable parts indicate a period of illness and reliance on care.
Daly Case to Jury at 10.30 This Morning
Walter Daly stands trial in Franklin County Court at Chambersburg before Judge Gillan. The case centers on an alleged January 6 holdup at Casey Town home of Mrs. Daniel Burkett. Defense presents alibi witnesses while the State argues Daly’s guilt.
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Walter Daly
Gillan
Franklin
Chambersburg
Daly
Taly
Hagerstown
H. R. Markle
Moving Picture House
Caseytown
Tme
Miss Minter Suffers Complete Nervous Collapse
Reports from Los Any Ruler say actress Mary Miles Minter has suffered a complete nervous collapse. Doctors expect her to be under constant attendance while she recovers, marking a serious development in her health and future performances.
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Miles Minter
Tui
Orlando to Form Cabinet in Italy
Rome, Feb 8. Former Premier Orlando, a Big Four member at Paris Peace Conference, was asked by King Victor Emmanuel to attempt forming a new cabinet. Signor De Nicallas had initially been asked but reportedly could not do so.
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United Pccan
Rome
Premice Orlando
Big Four
Victor Emanuel
Signor de Nicallas
Anta
Farmer Kills and Burns in Tragic Farm Incident
In Pottsville Pennsylvania on February 8 Vincent Jerssi a 44 year old Clarke Valley farmer shot and killed his wife Annie 17 pursued her mother and two sisters for half a mile in an attempt to shoot them then fired at his barn and home before committing suicide leaving a tangled personal crisis report from Western Senny Kill County.
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Mita Calted
Pottsville
Vincent Jerssi
Clarke Valley
Senny Kill County
Annie
Fred
Transport Northern Pacific Sinks Off Jersey Coast
A former United States Transport Northern Pacific alled to be reconditioned for Admiral Lines caught fire early today off the New Jersey coast and began sinking. The crew was rescued by vessels answering distress signals, but four crew members were unaccounted for. The ship, captained by Lusthier, was located about 20 miles northeast of Plye Pathoms Lightstip.
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Vreany
New York
United States
Northern Pacific
Leff
Trolley Merger Plan Comes Before Council
The Hagerstown and Frederick trolley company plans a merger proposal to Chambersburg council. A special meeting Friday at 7 20 p m will include the trolley interests along with Chamber of Commerce committee John W Hoke H H Fogelsanger and George I Gilbert plus ex council president W H Fisher. The plan aims to secure approved parity with sections and citizens ensuring continued service while reducing street track clutter.
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Hagerstown
Frederick
Wal
Chambersburg Council
Kraiss
Chamber of Commerce
John W. Hoke
H. H. Fogelsanger
George I. Gilbert
W. H. Fisher
Council
Trolty
Ttis
H. and
Sclons
Prominent Movie Man Questioned In Taylor Murder Case
Los Angeles February report says a major independent figure from Hollywood is questioned by the District Attorney’s office in the William Desmond Taylor murder inquiry. Investigators note a possible connection with the actress linked to the case and a former valet named Sands is sought. Detectives plan to arrest someone soon as corroborative evidence emerges.
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United
Brean
Los Angeles
William Desmond Taylor
District Attorney's Office
Taylor
Hollywood
Taynor
Lee
Gomer
Faylor
Edward ©. Saaila
Oormer
Sands
Elsa
Ner
Tne
Washington
Saints Corner
William Tesamond Taster
War Department
Army
Principals to Meet on School Topics This Afternoon
A meeting of the principals of all city high and elementary schools will be held at 3 50 this afternoon in the Board of Education office with Superintendent B J Grimes. Discussed will be patent-teacher meetings pupil promotion anticipated teacher numbers for next year and fire drill frequency mainly at the Winter street building.
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Board of Education
B. J. Grimes
Winter Street
German Rail Strike Ends After Compromise
Berlin reports Socialist government members forced a final deal with striking railroad workers ending a walkout that crippled Germany. City electrical and water workers also returned to service as the capital recovered from two days without light or water. Police uncovered alleged preparations to feign government resistance if the strike persisted.
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Berlin
Germany
Verlin
Death charges arise in double Negro soldier case
Senate investigators report two Black soldiers faced death charges amid a drunkenness incident and an on duty walking offense. One was reportedly shot, while the other was killed following a confrontation. details remain unclear as the inquiry continues.
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Washington
Senate
Wits
Workmen's Compensation Hearings Begin in State Panel
Several cases are being heard under the Workmen's Compensation Act by the State Industrial Accident Commission led by George Laula Eppler. The first docketed case involves John Baughman of Security Cement and Lime Company, injured September 16, seeking compensation. The hearing is expected to extend into late afternoon with many witnesses. Additional cases are scheduled for tomorrow.
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State Industrial Accident Commission
George Laula Eppler
John Baughman
Security Cement and Lime Company
China first to ratify treaties in Washington conference tone
China becomes the first nation to ratify treaties from the Washington Conference. The cabinet has approved the two treaties involving China as signatory. Aims include customs tariff and policy documents while the U S Shipping Board lists a steel sale at Hogland. Deserter cases and a homicide probe are also noted in dispatches.
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Washington
Hogland
United States Shipping Board
Nida
Pobyanry
United Proms
Ching
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Gilts Mather
Gisbe Windsor
Will
William D. Taylor
Ford
Wax Weeks
Fort Wit
Woolas
Henry L. Kraiss Ill
Honey Batie
Mais
Minter
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Farmer
Trolley
Edward FP. Sands
Jhovie
Biko, New
France
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Beli
Maddiaan
Commissioner Eppler
China
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