Operators and Miners Confer in Midwestern States
Operators and miners held a joint conference to negotiate a new wage scale for soft coal fields. Thirty two operator delegates and an equal number of United Mine Workers representatives from four states attended. Key demands include wage increases from ten to twenty percent, a uniform scale, machine differential readjustment, and a two year contract with weekly paydays and alternate Saturdays as holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Amu
Titumingus
Fren -Western
Vyennaytvaula
Ohio
Tnijana
Noig
United Mie Workers of America
Inuduition
John P. White
Franke J. Hays
Willa Green
Miners
Hugh Shirkie
Terre Haute
Tud
Ingeries
William Green
Iiluers
Lidiapxpolls
York
Pent Jurors for March Term Drawn
Pent jurors for the March term of the criminal court to appear Monday morning March 19 for duty were drawn Tuesday by Howard Pont and Perry C. Williams jury commissioners. The list includes many names such as RooM Misker Arthur Heinze James Findley Olandus West and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crimiinal Court
Howard Pont
Perry C. Williams
Room
Misker
Arthur Heinze
Tames Findley
Olandus West
Tatsler Robinson
Lloyd D. Gritfin
Isla Conley
Henry Swiger
Adam Swiger
Adam Cookman
George A. Trainer
W. PF. Sturm
George W. Williams
John F Mason
M. L. Dunkin
Simon P. Davis
Stephen Basse
H. J. Bond
Simeon Bond
Cat A. Davleson
George Roctor
J. Bar ‘Thompson
Addison R
Timberlake
Clifton H. Colgate
M. C. Walfo
John Parks
Weaver Perine
Laco
Davisyou
Omer T. Talkington
William S. Blake
J.C. Garrett
Wotring Dead at 22 In Guilimore And Ohio Fireman’s Wife
Mrs. High M Wotring, 22, wife of Charles Wotring a Guilimore and Ohio fireman of Howlesburg, died in a local hospital after a surge operation at 11 1 o'clock Monday. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Episcopal church in Rowlesburg Wednesday. Surviving relatives include her husband Charles Wotting and father T Flynn with brothers Paul and John Flynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High M.’ Wotting
Charles Wotting
Guilimore
Ohio Railroad
Howlesburg
Wox
Rowlesburg
Methodial Episcopal Church
Charles Wottlig
Luther Marie Wolring
T. Flynn
Paul and
John Flynn
Bank showcases Panatma Pacific Ex coins at Tuesday event
Merchants National Bank displayed new Panama Pacific Exposition coins on Tuesday. A hale dollar and a gold dollar were presented, featuring embossed words on the front. Mr. Robinson of Lumberport voiced his views about the novelty and value of the pieces.
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Merchants National Bank
Eelie
Robinson
Lumberport
Craddock Elected Mayor in Broad Oaks Meeting
Craddock was elected mayor to serve the term of Charles McMunn who could not qualify for business reasons. The new mayor is described as capable and an excellent executive for the growing suburb. Election postponed to Friday night due to other business. Also notes Harris, clerk of the West Virginia Senate, working on upcoming handbooks for distribution. Angie Davis recovers from illness.
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Broad Oaks
Joseph . Craddock
Charles McMunn
Craddock
Hemits
Bearerlight
McMunn
John O'Hare Plumbing Company
Morgantown
Parkersburg
John Z. Harris
West Virginia Senate
Harria
First Gun Fired in Good Roads Campaign Meeting
Citizens in Simpson district held a meeting in Heldport to approve a 200000 bond issue for road improvements. A larger gathering is planned Thursday at 1:30 pm with experts from the road committee to discuss the best methods and funds, including reports from committee members Dr John Folly J B Jones and Cletus Stout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Roads
Simpson Dhatelet
Mathogiague Mars
Heldgeport
Guy M. Harehort
Harrison
John Folly J. B. Jones
Cletus Stout
Guy M. Harbert
Simpson
Coal Operators Prep for Possible West Virginia Shipping Increase
West Virginia coal operators and public officials await word from Washington on a contemplated rise in coal shipments. hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission are planned, with major railroads named as parties. Public Service Commission argues coal movement would affect multiple commercial lines and broader rail service. Executives from Chesapeake and Ohio, Baltimore and Ohio, Norfolk and Western, and Kanawha and Michigan are involved in the action.
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Virginia
Walius
Waalington
Think Rail
Oal
Ineriaas Wheel, Inc
Oceanville
Comnmel
Fong Uray
al Glasscow
Phil Delphia
Rileh Butler
Chicago
Aor
Tial Sun Iwereaxe
Virginia Woil
Yweeek
Mie
Chesapeake and Ohio
Bal
Timore
Ghia
Norfolk and Westarsik
Kanawha
Miebeigan
Freight Train Runs Wild Down a Grade
A freight train near Blaser Station thirty miles from Grafton derailed amid Cheat River grade as engineer Wolf of Oration tried to brake. The train ran about eight miles down the hillside before stopping safely at Rowlestimre without further damage.
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Grafton
Cheat River
Gyade
Wolf
Oration
Ayan
Gratton
Bullet Injury Records Three Inch Lead Ball Incident
Carlitt Coa} Company bookkeeper in Tear Loat Creeks shot by a revolver at close range. He was taken to Local Hospital Thursday afternoon, operated on for a bullet lodged in the left shoulder area. doctors undecided on removing the bullet and the man is listed as in a guarded condition awaiting further word on his recovery.
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Tinntetc
Murray
Carlitt Coa} Company
Rendlng
Dinmolf
Alory
Miiwott
Focal Hospital
Seventeen Courts Against Thompson Indicted on Fraud Counts
Public records describe charges against Josah V. Thompson president of the First National Bank of Uniontown. Indictment alleges false certification of checks and false reports to the comptroller of the currency. Seventeen counts span false entries and related frauds tied to Fayette county treasurer W. S. Cratt and bank deposits. The case details include multiple counts within several indices and divisions.
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Jeancciaran Faber
Pietsbung
Josah V.thompson
Pirrt National Bank of Uniontown
Wn Tailty
Federal Grand Jury
Uianket
Red Lurnell
Thompson
Cratt
Fayette County
First National Bank of
Uniontown
Golinte
Miner Michael Magzie Dies After Illness in Shinnaton
Michael Magzie alias Arian miner of Shinnaton died Monday night in a local hospital after a short illness. No funeral arrangements have been made.
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Michael Magzie
Shinnaton
Beyn Nindo
Germans Lose Small Section on Mynoh Front
Berlin reports active fighting south of the Somme with Allied artillery and trench actions. A German counterattack on a rail target near Poperinghe and Dixmude is noted, while air combat above the front yielded no decisive gains for either side.
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Ir Agroiateo
Berlin
Bub
Wir
Brenig
Wip Agili
Popur
Inghe
Belgium
Poparinghe
Dixmide
Edwarts Earliest Charleston Fel Specs on Historical Materials
The state department received a sample of historical material from the family of William Seymour Bdards of Coalbury. It contains corrals parts of Nie collection and memorabilia of a notable member. The material was opened by Mister Edwardes Michelion and will be placed on display after proper cataloging.
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Coalbury
State Department
Charleston
Edwardes Michelion
Ile Quek
French War Operations Statement Issued From War Office
Paris February 8 The following statement was issued by the war offices today South of no Somme between Lowal and Chaudre artillery cannonaded a tranS in the Argorin we exploded a small mingahi Hubert reo minga ae Valotshe
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Lira
Paris
Wie War Offices
Somme
Lowa
Chaidue
Argorin
Hhbert
Rooseventy as Ten Whole Tes
By Associated Press. New York February 8. Marc Jorjo Storrott, a Brooklyn girl who started to fund HatHuesniptor Aricla San by sending a dime and writing to a New York newspaper, now plans to enlist other children to contribute on the amount. The project today deterred Colonel Theodore Roosevelt whose funds he dueloged ten dimes. Roosevelt said four were for him and his four grandchildren and the other four for his unborn great grandchildren. Majorii's fund now amounts to $40.11.
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Associated Press
New York
Marc Jorjo Storrott
Hrooklyn
Wm HatUesniptor
Aricla San
Sending & Dime
Tullerton
Theodore Nookovnits
Ton Dines
Roonavelt
Maxjorii
Prohibition Fight in West Virginia Courts Faces Day of Ruling
A complex federal and state battle over interstate shipping of intoxicants unfolds as West Virginia seeks to enforce state Yost law while federal authority edges into prohibition policy. The case, involving the American Express and other firms, may reach the Supreme Court by month’s end with judges weighing interstate commerce and state policing powers.
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Webb-Riom
West Virginia
Good
Tiquork
County C
Washington Brief on Lansing's Cabinet Meeting Move
Sen Secretary Lansing went to the White House before the cabinet meeting to discuss German peace overtures. He indicated no decisive approval of the terms and could not say if he would confer with Count von Bernstorff.
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Wabshington
Senyotary
Lansing
Jury duty notices for local criminal court drawn for Tuesday
A list of jurors drawn for the criminal court who must report for duty on Tuesday, March 2, including G. D. Hvernon, Arunald S., Young, M. Vi Murat, Cyrus B. Morrie, Anderton, Ti, Wolverton, Lloyd Tusteddy, Palmer, Mashack Nuri, J. i Core, Doral Gurk, Jean tte Tawar, Vollman, Lydon, Sidebottom.
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Amos
Norte
G. D. Hvernon
Arunald S
Young
M. Vi Murat
Cyrus B. Morrie
Anderton
Mr. Wolverton
Gopennlaver Lloyd Tusteddy Enogn Hh
Palmer
Mashack Nuri
J. i Core
Doral Gurk
Jean Tte Tawar
Vollman
Lydon
Ton Sidebottom
Battle With Fire Follows Houston Shooting Incident
In Houston Texas a chaotic clash occurred when several men fought an armed fire at a location on Shevennga road after a reported hoax. The confrontation ended with property damage and one person badly burned. Authorities are investigating the sequence of events and assessing losses estimated near twenty thousand dollars.
Meeting program outlines Went Virginia league branch event
Parkersburg February program for the Went Virginia branch of the League to Enter Pee outlines a meeting in the Young Men's Christian Association hall. Former Governor William T. Glakucook is to deliver remarks and preside, with Alderman Wilt Colling Dennin expected to chair parts and comments from M Osborne Munro of the Woman's Club. The program includes singing The Star Spangled Banner, a benediction by Dr Arbuthnot, and readings from notable local figures.
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Parkersburg
Virginia
League
Lida Hein
Wdo
William TG
Clintcock
Morgagtown
Hia
Glaawcocke I
Thinatato
Jolie
Bynoy
Thin City
Theembeting
John I. Wily
Parkerabure
Tivedulon
Seoltng Moore
Trinity
Episcopal Charel
Nonlo
Munro Department
Woman's Club
Glakucook
Tio Jengsen
Aldreas
Wilt Colling Dennin
Hague
Tel Wun
Atupialint Volleltor
State Department
Avalanche Blockade Cuts Off Chicago Milwaukee Route
An avalanche near Keaphoalis blocked the Chicago Milwaukee and St Ful line today, forcing a shutdown and emergency response. Two people were injured while attempting to evacuate from a bluff, with rescue teams contending with dangerous conditions as authorities assess the scene.
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Nigel Chingokwind
Antho Rillvoda
Lowe
Dioger
Chicago
Milwaukee
Keaphoalis
Honten
Bluf
Excursion Dates Announced by the Baltimore and Ohio
The Baltimore and Ohio announces excursion dates for the coming season to Avantis City Niagara Falls and Washington with round trip prices. Excursions via Pittsburgh leave June 30 July 2 and 26 and September and October 6. The plan includes multiple trips and mentions national affairs during Paris news coverage.
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The
Baltimore and
Ohio
Atta City
Niagard Walte
Washington
Tuldmann
Nmior
Atta
Anashiore
Sarid Pan Anwar
Pittsburg
Thin Tire
Jay
Clirkaburgore
Nha
Baltinore
Avantis
City
Balinjore
Paris
Owlllaube
Briand
Ttely
Mall
Wnyn
Hallan
Nome
Saloni
Anlvan
Dusto
Boltimoen
Senator Montgomery Attacks Judge Robinson in Silent Remarks
A fragmented note from Senator Samuel Ber Montgomery targets Judge Ira E. Robinson in a political exchange. The message suggests a plan to support General Montgomery and outlines a general aim for action, though the details remain unclear due to garbled text.
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Witorawal
Samuel Ber Montgomery
Ira E. Robinson
Families suffer red tape delays aid in eastern city
A distressed family narrative details delayed relief as bureaucratic hurdles hinder four children and a widow in eastern city parish. The matriarch and neighbors describe persistent obstacles, with the medical and charitable posts unable to grant timely assistance. The story names households tied to the God Despard and Olirikavare families and notes ongoing hardship for زنان and children in care.
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God Despard
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