Miners Work to Reach Trapped Colleagues in Burning Mine
July 1 report from Williamson details miners digging a shaft into Sycamore Company No 3 in hopes of freeing five entombed workers after a fire. Gas and fumes hinder progress as fire destroys the fan house. seventy-two miners assist while five men remain trapped about 1,000 feet from the entrance.
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Invanvociataa Engae Williamson
Reversed Energy
No. 3
Sycamore Company
Ira
Gan
United States Bureau of Mines
Roancoke
Wax
George Seibold
James Collins
Benjamin James
Henry Lyons
Marion Lyons
Lambert
Roosevelt Tours Pittubire After Speech Attacks Wilson
Colonel Roosevelt arrived in Pittubire at 9:40 a m after a long speech and said he felt fine though tired. A doctor advised weeks of rest while Roosevelt suggested weeks rather than four months rest. he hinted at governor candidacy but avoided commitment.
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York
Roosevelt
Pittubire
Wilson
H. Curtis
Littlepage Files Campaign Expenditures for Third District Run
Adam B. Littlepage, Democratic candidate for Congress in the Third District, filed with the House of Representatives a statement showing total campaign expenditures of 76 dollars up to filing time. Expenditures exclude travel and items not required to be reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkcial
Saloon Era Ends As West Virginia Embraces Prohibition
Wheeling West Virginia entered the prohibition era last midnight, with around 600 buildings displaying "For rent" signs as liquor sales stopped. About 1,200 retail and wholesale liquor establishments had closed by June, transition was orderly, five deaths linked to intoxicants reported in the south, and state revenues drop prompting new taxes to cover the deficit.
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Wheeling
West Virginia
United States
Aafconista
WV Postmasters See Salary Increases on July 1 New Ranges
West Virginia postmasters statewide gain pay under the annual salary adjustment for first class offices. Wheeling keeps 3600, Huntington up to 3400, Charleston to 3500, Parkersburg 3300, Bluefield 3100, Fairmont 3200, Clarksburg 3100, Morgantown 2900. Separate item notes charges against William Smith for assaulting Lee Herrin were dismissed for lack of sufficient evidence after a hearing. Incident occurred at Industrial addition last Friday. Smith was arrested Saturday. Harris required to pay coins of the cape.
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Washington
West Virginia
Matt Wheeling
Huntington
Charleston
Parkersburg
Bluefield
Fairmont
Clarksburg
Morgantown
William Smith
Lee Herrin
Jucknon
Violation of the Yost Amendment Sparks City Arrests
A chaotic morning ends with multiple arrests as officers raid Red's restaurant after witnesses claim wine and beer were sold openly. A man confessed to stocking wine and beer and fifteen patrons were served before the raid. One detainee faces city jail with possible county transfer.
Roosevelt Speech in Pittsburg Attacks Wilson Tariff and Promises
Theodore Roosevelt delivered a political address in Pittsburg proclaiming the Wilson administration a tariff failure, attacking trust policy, and championing Progressive reforms. He urged nonpartisan tariff commissions, warned against Democratic control, and endorsed Dean Lewis for governor and Gifford Pinchot for U S Senate while urging cooperation with principled Progressives.
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Pittsburg
Theodore Roosevelt
Brazil
Ito
Wilson
Progressive Party
Roosavalt
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Taft
Chicago
Democratic Organization
Washington
Democratic Party
Thor
Heagla
Pennsylvania
Dean Lewis
Gifford Pinchot
United States
Court actions at special term list varied cases and orders
Judge Haymond Maxwell directed dismissal of Harrison versus Anna. A decree sustained an oil and gas lease in Clemson versus Wise. Sale decreed in Clarkburg Lumber and Planing Mill versus Nutter. Bussees of Rockford Methodist Church seek authority to sell half acre lot with hearing set. Final decree in Lang administrator versus Horner. Sale confirmed in Highland versus Smith. Demurrers overruled in Shaver versus Griffin and Philadelphia Company versus Miller. Receiver sought for G G Irving oil and gas company projects at Lumberport.
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Cinult Court
Haymond Maxwell
Matthew Harrison
Anna
Morsian
F. Mf. Clemson
Joseph H Wisesn
Lendgelistian Oil and Gas Lease
Marrick
Clarksburg, Lumbar and Planing Mill Company
Thomas W. Nutter
Rockford
A. A. Lang
Horner
Jamon G. Smith
Mohos E. Shaver
Griffin ‘Ata
Philadelphia Company
George E. Miller
Weekley
Oil and Gas
G. G. Irving
Lumberport
Coughlin and Clark Scholars to Enter Sacred Orders at St Josephs
Thursday morning at the chapel of St Josephs in Wheeling Mrs and Mrs Michiel Coughlin and Mr and Mrs Robert Clark announce the reception of their daughters Ursins Clark and Antionette Coughlin into the care of St Josephs nuns. The event follows graduation from St Josephs Academy Wheeling with many relatives and friends expected to attend the ceremony and farewell procession.
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Sisters of St. Josephy
Wheeling
Mian Liguort
Antionette Coughlin
Michiel Coughlin
Mies Ursins Clark
Mra
Robert
Clari
Eare of Teas
St Joseph's Academy
Triands
The
Holy Order
Csremonies
Michael Coughlin
Lucy
Wilson Aids Democratic Caucus on Trust Legislation
A congressional caucus of State Democrats met with President Wilson to push urgent administration trust measures. The group backed trade committee DIN the omnibus trust bill and railroad memoranda, hoping the plan would secure presidential backing and end absentee votes, enabling smoother quorum during sessions.
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Congress
Wilson
White House
Striking Workers Near Pact With Electric Company
Pittsburg report says quiet strike mood as Weatinghouse strikers meet and inform sub committee to plan course for talks with Mr Herz. Strike leaders expect differences to be cleared and workers to return by Mayday after conference in the afternoon.
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Pittsburg
Weatinghouse
Electric Company
Herz
Robert M Noon Returns from Philippi as Constable
The report notes Robert M Noon, a special constable, came back Wednesday from Philippi. He allegedly arrested T. L. Hickman near the fort at H Lester’s residence, with further unclear details regarding the location and actions surrounding the case.
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Robert M. Noon
Philippi
T. L. Hickman
H Lester
Eneten
Lantana
Escape Impossible for the Archduke
Vienna reports a thwarted assassination plot against Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Duchess of Hohenberg. Officials say two corkscrew bombs were found at the site connected to a male suspect named Philip, son of a hotel proprietor in Sarajevo, who faced the death penalty for the crime.
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Vienna
Archduke Frgnole Perdinadd
Duchess S of Bobenberg
Bomla
Saravego
Mexican factions hold the situation Hodges says he has not decided
Peter Gagier a 29 year old Austrian miner from New Zealand mining settlement was injured when struck by an interurban street car near Elk creek and Baltimore street. He died this morning after an operation failed to save him. He had no relatives and few friends. If unclaimed within a few days, the body will be buried in the county infirmary burial grounds.
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Peter Gagier
2Aeland
Jorelock
Interattan
Traction Company
Elk Creek
Baltimore Street
I Gugier
J Burind
Hodges Denies Nomination Interest for Congress
Morgantown July 1 Dr Thomas B Hodges denies plans to accept a Democratic nomination for congressman at large. He reports telegrams and letters abroad pressuring him while he refuses to commit, saying he will decide after reviewing his options and after the party's convention. Senator Zilliken of Wolletiirg criticized the matter in an interview and other messages have followed.
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Morgantown
Thomas B. Hodges
Weat
Virginia Papars
Anse
Ngwl Peta
Iars
Parkersburg
Oret
Saiths Parkerabure State Journal
Mtatg
Pesalient Hollen
Hodges
Isda
Hime
Giathete
Democratic Party
Zilliken
Wolletiirg
Ziliken
Shell Explodes Wrecking Brookton Home Causes Death
An explosion of a six pound percussion shell in Brookton Mass on July 1 killed Thom as Cook and seriously injured Stephen Hill. The blast wrecked their home and was heard across the city. Details from the scene describe a dramatic and deadly incident involving naval veterans and local residents.
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Brookton
Mass
Thomas Cook
Stephen Hill
Cool
Supreme Court ruling on Edgewood Club liquor use
Charleston July 1 The state prohibition amendment sparked a ruling by the supreme court of appeals. It held it was not a violation of the law for a club member to take liquor on club premises for own use without storage or for serving friends. The case sought to block the governor from enforcing a resolution barring members from keeping liquor at the Edgewood club.
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Charleston
Supreme Court of Appeals
S Club
Edgewood Club
Two Ohio Liquor Amendment Campaigns Start This Week
Two battles over liquor questions begin in Ohio with campaigns to petition for a constitutional amendment to ban statewide prohibition. The Anti Saloon League leads the dry effort while a rival more liberal bloc seeks broader reform. Both campaigns opened today and plan to have petitions circulated by Saturday.
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Columbus
Ohio
Anti- Saloon League Organization
President Wilson mediates on Mexican crisis with plan for peace
President Wilson expressed that mediation aims to settle the internal strife in Mexico and reduce tensions with factions led by Villa and others. He indicated the United States has no intent to attack Mexico, seeking a peaceful resolution through mediation.
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Wilson
Maxton
Bees G
Villa
Mexico
Weerand Izemant
Bond Issue Passed For Local School Building
Voter passage favored a bond to build a district school on the local site with funds totaling about $8,000. The measure carried by a vote of 159 to 104 amid ongoing discussions, with representatives planning further steps and presenting a public ballot for approval.
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Eanured
Yal
Ofpek
Weldita
Mutrict yeutanTay
Sineten
Aguost
Honde Tourtha
Sary Toroarry
Fexve
Antysona
Edmarary
Bond Tannats
Fall of slate kills miner at Hyarade Coal Mine
Frank Francs, 29, an Austrian coal miner employed by Hyarade Coal Company at its rage mine Tear McWhorter, was instantly killed when caught under a fall of slate on Tuesday afternoon. The body was moved to a local undertaker for preparation and funeral services were held at 4 pm at the Church for the Immaculate Conception with interment in Holy Cross cemetery.
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Frank Francs
Hyarade Coal Company
Francis
Holy Cross
Volcanic eruption at Lassen Peak reported
A dramatic Lassen Peak eruption sent a towering plume of ash and steam into the sky, lasting into the early hours. Reported near Red Bluff California, observers described the plume rising miles high and the event marking a significant volcanic eruption in the region.
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Red Bluff
Calif
Lassen Peak
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Watts
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Ealous
Page Mine
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Igor
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Balink
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Lewerieeti
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