No Pardon Promised Wilburn Serving 11 Years In Prison
LEWISBURG W Va June 29 No pardon has been promised to Rev J B Wilburn who is serving eleven years for the army march on Logan county by miners two years ago He testified for the state at William Blizzard trial and said the subject had never been discussed by him or his lawyers He stated the truth should come out and that his testimony would set him free if it was right The defense leader Wiley reiterated his charges that the case was framed and connected to a United Mine Workers protest at Charleston
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taterandlugel Newey
Lewisburg
W. Va
Logan County
J.B. Wilburn
William Blizzard
Wilburn
Ile
Wiley
Luis
Charleston
Marold Flouston
United
Ming Workers
Labor rejects push to abolish British royal family
London June 29 The British labor party in conference today overwhelmingly rejected a resolution advocating abolition of the British royal family. The motion sought to take from the Windsor reigning house all royal prerogatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mx International Rene Service
London
British Labor Party
House of Windsor
Mobilization Of American Business Says Nation Saved
President Harding praised American business mobilization as the nation entered a new era. Speaking to a large Northwest crowd from his train rear platform in Butte he contrasted wartime mobilization with postwar business recovery and defended his administration while urging unity beyond party lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Northwest
George R. Holmer
Ny International News Service
Butte
Mont
America
Aviators Escape Death in Record Flight Attempt
Two captains Dowell H. Smith and John G. Michter narrowly escaped death after their air marathon attempt ended in a forced landing near Rockwell. The plane was badly damaged but both aviators, airborne about 24 hours, survived after their craft stalled. A faulty crank caused the emergency landing as they were close to completing the record flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nowa
San Diego
Dowell H. Smith
John G. Michter
Marathar
Rockwell
IDG
Pati
Huwding Wan Wade
Arrest of Deakamokos in Pottstown for alleged kidnapping marriage
Micka Deakamakos, 28, arrested in Pottstown on charges tied to abducting Iyeur Galamis from her home and arranging a marriage in Hagerstown. Authorities say he coerced her into marrying him and later brought her to Pottsville area. Perjury charges follow as the affair unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deakamokos
Pottstown
Iyeurolf Pati C.galamis
Hidely
Micka Deikamakos
Polistown
Christi Golamis
Neakonmkoa
Fron
Hagerstown
Conrad Clever
Domity Davin
Boy Rescued After Five Minutes Under Water
Six year old Tobert Robinson nearly drowned in a pond behind Joseph Wollinger’s home in Sintieburg. Neighbors pulled the boy from the water after minutes of struggle as others administered mouth to mouth and pumping. Dr Kefanger treated him with stimulants and a long revival, and after twenty four hours he began to improve and is now out of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobert Robinson
John Robinson
Smithsburg
Walter
Fests
Sintiebur
Robinson
Fin
Roliaana
Alx
Ute Pond
Ivan Mickenstaff
Rabitson
Bic
Kefanger
Curnast
Police Clash With Steel Workers at Whitley Pier
In Sydney on June 29, police clashed with striking steel workers at Whit ley Pier. Magistrate Pill was knocked unconscious attempting to read the riot act as about 8000 workers remained idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolernmitonnl
Sydney
N. 9
Whitley Pier
Pill
Atte
Dog Carried Away In Storm Near Williamsport
CHARLES CRAMPTON a boatman on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal is still searching for his dog, swept away by a terrific storm last Saturday evening near Williamsport. He says the dog was on the low path near Williams culvert when a whirlwind carried it out of sight across the canal. No trace has been found though locals report hearing a dog howling at intervals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Crampton
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Crampton
William's
Williamsport
Catal
Shop Strikers To Go Back To Work After Yearlong Strike
Shopmen on the Lehigh and New England Railroad have voted to end their one year strike. Conciliator Williams notified the Department of Labor. Negotiations to end the Lehigh Valley strike remain ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ny Interadrisnnt
Washington
Lehigh and New England Railroad
Williams
Department of Labor
Lehigh Valley
First Belgian cabinet back in power after turmoil
BRUSSELS June 29 The Belgian cabinet formed after days of deadlock retains old ministers as negotiations with France on Ruhr reparations move forward. France is expected to respond early next week to Britain’s memoranda on Ruhr policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Brussels
Theunts
Gftewn
M. Theupis
France
Ruhr
Germany Hints at Massive German Air Fleet Threatening France
Paris dispatch reports Captain Rene Fonel, France’s top airman and Aviation League leader, warns Germany is building thousands of bombing planes for use in a future war under the guise of commercial aviation. He cites Versailles constraints, ongoing German aviation growth, and a shift from war to civilian aircraft, noting plans could yield a rapid rearmament capability by 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Flory
Stat Correnpamteath Oo
Paris
Suise of
Commercial Aviation
Germany
Rene Fonel
France
Chamber of Deputies
Aviation League of France
Pouck
Journale
Fonete
Dnglind
Bubwa
Cernitas
Cormans
Junkerstesona
Aviatico
Tor
Uttar
Gormur Aviation
France vows to strengthen air power amid growing pressure
London reports June 29 that Paris plans to expand aerial forces despite France already leading the world in air strength. The French Chamber of Deputies approved an extra 35.9 million francs for airship and aircraft expansion, signaling heightened military readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
France
Greak Spitain
Newe Today
Paris
French Chamber of Deputies
Airplina
Lagicia
British Angered By Our Dry Laws Sparks Diplomatic Row
British statesmen in the House of Lords criticize American seizures of English ships in U S waters. Lord Curzon signals no real concession while Viscount Grey warns of potential friction. Britain opposes a 12 mile search limit and seeks diplomatic settlements with concessions from America on passenger liner liquor handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David. M. Church
Stoit
Tatecontrum
London
House of Lords
United States
Lord Curzon
Viscount Grey
Best Britain
Washingto
Great Britain
America
Vitoriat Watera
Trolley Collision at Crossing Injures Driver and Observer
A trolley strike at Reynolds Avenue and Sumrait Avenue crossing caused the operator to be shaken and another observer to suffer injuries. The incident disrupted service as investigators assessed the scene and secured the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turi
Reynolds Avenue
Frederick Dean
Johnston Eliminates Youth Wizard At Wimbledon
William N. Johnston of California defeated Vincent Richards of Yonkers in the fourth round of Wimbledon, advancing with a commanding performance. The match ended 6-4 6-3 7-5 as Johnston eliminated the rising youth in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Tiday
Wimbledon
Bay
William N. Johnston
California
Vincent Richards
Yonkers
N. Y
Phenomensa
Miners Seek Wage Rise and EightHour Day in Scranton
Scranton, Pa., June 29. Anthracite miners here adopt a program demanding a twenty per cent wage increase, an eight hour day, and a dollar more for day men. They seek coal weighing reforms, fair conditions for wavering mining, up to date wage schedules, and an umpire decision within 30 days. The claims echo Shamokin’s 1923 demands, with 155,000 workers in focus, as talks with operators loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Williamsport Youth Crushed To Death In Accident
A fifteen year old named Harold Edmondson was crushed beneath a four ton truck owned by William Stouffer in Williamsport near the intersection of Whamsport and Greencastle pikes. The youth had just jumped from the moving truck to ride home with driver Harry Stout. Witnesses and authorities reported the brick truck loaded with rock and the fatal mishap occurred as the vehicle slowed and Edmondson attempted to alight. An inquest was ordered by Justice J. Pino, with Deputy Davis to report findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stouffer
Whamsport
Greencastle
Williamsport
Harold Edmondson
Cushna Heichyards
Stouffer
Harry Stoutffor
Mamontson
Thad
Haase
Frank
Hue Boy
Shorit Kling
Willian ¢. Stoulter
Bridgeport
Davis
Lotug Hell
Jnatlea J. Pino
Acta Corsnor
Toole
Mother Fears For Young Son Fleeing Boy Reported Missing
A mother pleads for aid after her son Markwood Wilson fled Nishowe on West Avenue Monday morning and was believed injured or harmed in the incident. He wore old clothes and no stockings, carrying only a few coins, and this was the second time he ran away. Local authorities and family seek help to locate and care for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markwood Wilson
Nishowe
West Avenue
Harold Hockeramith
Tome
Jorahd Fe Wikheheester
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles Town
Houston
District 17
United Mine Workers
LABOR
Poli Cies
Steamer Founders
Muhourne
Alera
Maras
James’ M. Burke
Allextown
Burke
Scrantor
Shamokin
United Mine Workers of America
John L. Lewis
Markswood Wilson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!