Miners Cut Off In Burning Mine Tragedy
Fire trapped five miners as flames engulfed the Sycamore Coal Company No 1 shaft at dawn. Rescue efforts raced with time as air and water lines fought the blaze. Deputy Mine Inspector Lambert warned the entombed men George Seibold James Collins Benjamin Ames Henry Tyront and Marion Young may be cut off from the surface awaiting aid from the Roanoke US Bureau of Mines team expected later today.
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Dphesiay
Feveriake
Tlow No
Sycamorn Coal Company
Avegi
Aig
Tsehr
United States Burden of Mines
Roanoke
Vajard
George Seibold
James Collins
Benjamin Asmes
Henry Tyont
Marion Youn
Lambert
Fraudulent stock sale inside bank rescinded after receivership
The Supreme Court of Appeals backs rescission of a fraudulent bank stock sale even if action occurs after a receiver is appointed. The ruling clarifies that buyers who did not participate in management or cause substantial later debt remain entitled to rescind despite delays before receivership.
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Teena
Charleston
Notakan Wntll
Wan Helil
Spreme Court of Appeal
Opii
Ion tJuat
Scott Vs
Williama
Mirrisssey Et al
Willams
Williams
Fidelity Bankclog and Trust Company Et
Fidelity Banking and ‘Trust Company of
Bluefeld
Boot and Marshmey
Supreme Court
Pittsburg Rescue Mission Leaves for Williamson Mine
A rescue crew of six men under mining engineer H. D. Maton departed the Pittsburg Bureau of Mines station at 10 AM for Williamson. They are expected to join the mine rescue effort as conditions at the site are assessed.
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Pittsburg
H. D. Maton
Bureau of Mines
Williamson
Servion
Buy Store Gains at Angle Inn Site
Blaine Kerns and Boyd Gof have purchased J. A. Wines grocery store near the Angle Inn. They have taken possession and are conducting a thriving business. Prospects look bright for substantially higher patronage.
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Blaine Kerns
Boyd Gof
J. A. Wine
Angle Inn
Marriage Licenses Sealed For Several Couples
Marriage licenses have been sealed for Ward B. Miller and Anna Miller, Laster C. Parsons and Blanche Chat hatn, H.1 Heniase and Phillis Dayta, and Abel S. Tenney and Agnes A. Huys.
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Ward B. Miller
Anna Miller
Laster C. Parsons
Blanche Chathatn
H. 1
Heniase
Phillis Dayta
Abel S. Tenney
Agnes A. Huys
Prohibition Takes Full Effect in West Virginia
Wheeling reports West Virginia fully under the Prohibition act as of midnight. About 600 saloons closed, most dealers left the state, and retail and wholesale outlets dwindled from 1200 to near none. Five deaths linked to intoxicants were recorded in the south, with nearly a million dollars in revenue lost and new taxes devised to replace the shortfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
West Virginia
United States
Smboniats
feDcit-eqoh
Saloon Shutdown Passes Quietly as Day Ends in Slarksburg
In Slarksburg last night a calm end to the saloon era followed the 7 p.m. deadline. One city saloon remained open past noon but emptied before seven, then crowds sought Glen Elie and East End venues finding them dry or closed. Nine arrests occurred with little disorder as crowds dispersed late.
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Slarksburg
Ita
Glen Elie
Feels Bully Speech Sparks Hike Mentions Parsons and Hearst
Fragmented report from New York July 1 describes Colonel Hoos addressing a crowd after a Pittsburgh event. The piece mentions the Wilken administration, Hearst, and a long speech with athletic metaphors about overtraining and focus before a game.
No Increase in West Virginia Postmaster Salaries
Following the removal of first class postmasters, West Virginia officials see July salaries adjusted for several offices. Wheeling rises to 2900, Huntington to 8400, Charleston to 3500, Parkersburg holds 3900, Bluefield 3300, Fairmont 3100, Clarksburg 3200, Morgantown 2900, with pay tied to business done at each office.
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Washington
Assarion
First Clase
West Virginia
Wheeling
Huntington
Charleston
Parkersburg
Funeral of Nephew Attended by Mrs Starcher in Bertin County
Mrs Starcher attended the funeral of her nephew W. G. Heinzrum at his home in Bertin County on Wednesday afternoon. The service followed his death on Monday. A motorized hearse conveyed mourners to the residence for the ceremony.
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Starcher
Bertin
Tewis Counnty
W. G. Helnrum
Mr. Starchar
Roosevelt Speech Attacks Tariff and Wilson Policy in Pittsburgh
Colonel Roosevelt, returning from Brazil, delivers a three part attack on the Wilson administration, the Progressive platform, and tariff policy. He argues for nonpartisan tariff revision, strict big business supervision, and unity with Progressives, urging farmers, wage workers, and merchants to back party principles in Pennsylvania. He defends Dean Lewis and Gifford Pinchot and criticizes Penrose and Barnes as obstacles to reform.
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Tay Pmnodayan Praaw
Pittsburg
Theoders
Koovayelt
Brazil
Wilson
Paris
Roosevelt
Loriving
Ciiany
Republican Party
Tate
Chicago
Eo Dolhe
Democratic Organization
Washington
Democratic Party
State's Rights
Pennsylvania
Dean Lewis
Gifford Pinchot
United States
Hodges Holds Off on Alabama Race as Factions Pivot
Mexican factions hold the situation. Hodges says he has not decided on a new congressman from Alabama. Parkersburg report says Hodges faced pressure as Democratic party insiders claim the convention was machine driven. Hodges indicates he will decide after university duties and ongoing correspondence with party leaders.
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Hodges
Morgantown
Thomay
Sn Renorts
Ius
Virginia Papars
Mouimouin
Hodgns
Towan
Wifala
Damotratio
Zilliken
Wellsburg
Chilton-Watson
Barty
Tiliken
Zililiian
Stevin
Fall of Samte Frane Avetrhin Coal worker dies at mine
Frank Francis aged 29 and Avetrhin Coal anitter employed by Hygrads Coal Company at its Paxe mine near McWhorter were killed when a top collapse trapped them Tuesday afternoon. The deceased had no close relatives in the country. Francis worked as a miner. Fellow workers heard the collapse and attempted rescue but he died instantly. The body was moved to a local undertaking establishment and prepared for burial. Funeral services were held at 4 pm at Immaculate Conception Church and burial followed at Holy Cross Cemetery.
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Frank Francis
Avetrhin Coal
Hygrads Coal Company
Paxe Imine
McWhorter
Fasha Francis
Stantly
Satablighment
Water Works Drill At Well No 3 Produces Daily Fuel Estimate
The Water Works and Sewerage Board reveals Well No 3 was drilled Wednesday and yields about 30 quarts of a fuel mixture. The current city site dumps at the dumping station, supplying the pumping station with a total daily quantity. The two wells are expected to supply fuel for the next ten to fifteen years, resulting in a net saving of $26 per day.
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Worka and Sewerage Board
Aviator Killed as Monoplane Collapses in Fall
Russian aviator Captain Bojnroglo of the Tarmy was killed when his monoplane collapsed from a great height. Cornell University dedicated a forestry building in connection with the New York state college of agriculture.
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Ny Arwodaren Mungan Pekov
Hunaia
Taly 1
Bojnroglo
Cornell University
New York State College) of Agriculture
Explosion in Ouarlottn N O Injures Worker
July 1 report from the Wailact department describes a dynamite blast at a human building site in Ouarlottn N O. One worker was thought fatally injured while others suffered serious injuries as rescue efforts continued.
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Ouarlottn
N.O
Bond Issue Report for High School District Grant Funds
A partial report on a bond issue for a High School district, noting a $9,000 bond amount and the absence of a portion of the expected notes. The text reflects scattered OCR errors and unclear details about the bond terms and approvals as of last evening.
Jealous woman linked to murder case in Charleston
Charleston July 1 Governor Hatfield announced a slate of important appointments including John C Bond named adjutant general for four years starting July 15 and the state boards adding C C A Barlow and others. The report also mentions a dramatic medical scene as a suspect in a murder plot is restrained and the aftermath described.
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Charleston
Hatfield
John C. Bond
C. C. A. Barlow
Tie
Spéncer
Bart Beasley
Minton
Scott
Derr Alta
Bosra’ of Pharmacy
Frank A. Wélison
Clarksburg
Boart
Samuel Logan
Parkersburg
P. Smell
Martinsburg
Optimetry
Hlf, Cochran
Keynar
Archduke's Assassination Plot Nears Execution
Reported on July 1 the conspiracy against Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Duchess Sophie von Hohenberg is described as well planned. Officials claim two clockwork bombs were found near the archduke’s return to city hall, with a further device in a chimney. A suspect named G Phimap is alleged organizer, with threats of death for the archduke.
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Eriescei Res Rene Endva
Fransois Ferdinand
Lassen Peak
Ron Deans
Aeyen
Wailea
Unclear OCR Text Describes Steam Plume and Ash Clouds
Fragmentary report notes a vast plume of blackened steam and volcanic ashes rising miles high. Mentions a sequence beginning May 3 and continuing July 1, with no named witnesses visible and a distant air mass likely impacting the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poe
Suffragets 2 smear n rome Washington 99
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a suffrage related topic in Washington with references to amendments and votes. Names and details are unclear but hint at a 16 vote outcome and a discussion of amendment tactics and dates that are partially legible.
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Rome
Washington
F Wilken
Peesiel
Liss
Merwin
Tduans
London
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Earn Alstrict
Hile
Coaul
Natural Gas ‘Company
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Soba
Antally Ponrous
Eaxantial
Pen-rose
Penrose
Barnes /Standa
New York
Cortmer
Gillinois
Imanind
Mr. Wilson
Nna
Lnk Ieee
Saeraine
Ead Hals Sociaten
Hossan
Pénrose
Barnes
Washngton
Boss
Boas
Pen
Tost
Ofr. Murphy
Alabama
Congress
Aitein
C. Harrin
Deer
Oreaeria
Albarn
Harris Hag
Washington An
Iaipew
Decatur, Alm
Samte
Calises
Rage
Cranty
Rigzum
Halterman
Weston Asylum
Louise Bailey
Ip Carman
Howard Cermiti
Ipita
Sarayard
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