Directors of the New Haven Railroad Denounced as Criminals
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission’s scathing verdict on the New Haven Railroad finances. The board’s directors are charged with massive waste, extravagance, and manipulation, with losses estimated between 60 and 100 million dollars. The inquiry cites bribery, stock maneuvers, political payments, and improper influence as core misdeeds.
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NEW Haven Railroad
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Haven
Mtalea
Senate
Phaliaey
Javion
Massa
Aschusetts
Rhode Iland
New Pork
Tederill Department of Justrce
Commisnion
Mellen
Commission
Fale
Eliott
Hines
Sheodl Colineel
Bertin
Maine
Westchester
Connecticut
Mara
New England Navigation Company
Stork
Putilie
Umlawfil
Gopirate Funda
Atternoyn
New England
Rhode Island
Telegraph Plant to Move Tuesday
Secretary Uryan issues statement urging ratification of the proposed treaty to settle differences between the United States and Colombia over Panama separation. Opposition fumes. former President Boogeyett denounces as payoff to “blackmailing” forces. Bryan says focus on core dispute and Colombia's claim to substantial damages, exceeding 25 100 000 dollars, tied to Panama separation.
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Ny Amnocianko
Uryan
United
Raton
Colombia
Panana
Boogeyette
Bryan
United States
Panama
Tatt-administration
Western Union Moves to New Waldo Hotel Building
Western Union Company plans remodeling at the Waldo Hotel Building interior room near Waldo Street. The move shifts Telfagraph operations to independent quarters, under an antitrust settlement with Bell Telephone. Philipps, recently arrived, becomes the new local manager succeeding Edward J. Thompson.
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Western Union | Company
Jn’ Tha Waldo Hotel
Waal Pike Strent
Lie
Waldo
Western
Union Telfigraph Companys
Toca
Diant
Tiwiddy
Western Union 13
Pele (Phone) Company
Wear
iMain
j/Union Telegraph’ Company
Euch
Edward J. Thompson
Telaption Company
Phillipa Cama
Parkersburg
Tortro
Uniontown
Burglar Suspect Located After Weeklong Police Probe
Police say they located the suspect after a week of investigation. The man, described as a Black male, is alleged to have burglarized the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Swiger at the corner of North Chestnut and Speunt streets on Monday July 6, making off with a watch ring pin and two pearl knives among other valuables. Police report a local informant aided the case by linking rings and other items to the stolen goods. Authorities in Oblo town have been asked to watch for him.
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Ernest
Swiger
North Chestnut
Speunt
Fk Jare
Entity Party
Saxpleton
Huerta Government Orders Vera Cruz Railway Rebuild
London July 12 The Mexican provisional government ordered restoration work on the railroad near Vera Cruz after damage caused during the occupation by American forces. President Huerta’s administration issued the cable stating immediate reconstruction is required to restore transit and commerce through the port and inland routes.
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London
Huerta
Bips
Vera Cruz
Suffraget Sleeps During Hearing At Liverpool Dock Dispute
In Liverpool workers at Mersey docks strike began amid labor tension as dock employees demand recognition and fault lines appear between workers and employers. The city faces idle power stations and potential disruption as unions press for negotiated terms.
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Liverpool
Merwey
And She Calls the Magistrate a Paid Bully When He Sends Her to Jail
London reports a militant woman Annie Fell attempted to destroy St John church through bomb use. She denounced the magistrate as a paid bully as he remanded her, urging women to fight and calling for destruction of symbols. bystanders noted the tense scene at Westminster.
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London
Annie
Suheager
Wis Ax Raigne
Strike at Westinghouse Plants Enters Pittsburg
Labor unrest spreads to the Westinghouse factories with about 7,000 workers reportedly willing to leave the plants. Disruptions vary by site as workers protest conditions and pay, with plants from Hine to others idle during the day. Authorities pledge action as tensions rise amid the strike activity.
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Pittsburg
Westinghouse
Town Captured in Eane Aioala On 18th Jamortant
A town was captured on the eighteenth in a distant region. Details specify Albanan forces gaining control and immediate security implications for the area. Local reporting notes disruption and the need for aid to affected residents.
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Eane Aioala
Jamortant
Bera
Wyvieniy
Albanan
Stork Brings First Child to Beedy Home at Fourth Avenue
James Beedy operator of the stark theatar Mia machine reports a rare event as a stork visits the Greaway building on Fourth Avenue Sunday night and delivers a seven pound daughter. Mr and Mrs Beedy joyfully welcome their newborn as Gilves Hismand a prominent Fairmont merchant visits Monday.
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James Beedy
Nodular
Stork
Mia
Greaway Building
Mrs Beedy
Auto Accident Near Morgantown Claims Several Lives
July 1 reports from Morgantown describe a car crash on a curve near Seer Bongky. Dr McKay aged 65 and Dr White were among the injured. McKay died shortly after at the scene. Passengers Knox and Grimm Knox suffered injuries. Fairmont residents Mrs McKay and others were treated.
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Morgantown
McIcay
Ravenswool
Winsimld McKay
Yevan
Stuadron
Fairmont
Hy G. McLay
Fulmont
White
Knox
McKay
Fall of Slate Injures Man at Gu culny Meap
Awad Suunels, American, injured at Gu culny meap Buck TaLoW. About 35, with family, he fell from a date and injured shoulders. Drissed caregiver and temporary illness noted. Witness S. Lynch of Duckhamless, an off operator, visited Archie A. Crawford at Davis during eleventh week fishing and visiting his brother Howard Crawford.
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Awad
Lynch
Duckhamless
Archie A
Pollution Policy Aims to Curb River Contamination in State
Charleston reports Governor Hathgild and J A Viquesney discuss a broad plan to fight river pollution during dry months. Efforts include by product plants at Parsons Pulp and Paper and potential plants in other states to recapture waste. Officials stress careful, practical steps to reduce contamination and protect public health.
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Charleston
J. A. Viquesney
Cagird
Viquesnoy
Cheat
Viquesney
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Hefner Announces Birth of Robert Floyd Hefner
Mr and Mrs Ralph M Hefner announce the birth of Robert Floyd Hefner on July 9 1944 in Florida. Former residents of this city had moved to Florida months ago. The newborn weighed 45 pounds at birth.
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Ralph M. Hefner
Florida
Robert Floyd Hefner
Braden, Own
Hefner
Jhi
Mre.Hetner
General Conference Meets To Discuss Methodist Protestant Union
The Methodist Protestant church general conference meets in Columbus to act on a joint report with the United Brethren on uniting the denominations. WV ministers will attend, led by Rev. A. W. Morrison, who has arranged pulpit supplies if he does not return before Sunday. A youth death in Anstown Pa is linked to a burglar trap incident involving Thomas Cochran, age eight, found near a store door with a heavy charge.
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General Conference
The
Methodist Protestant Church
Columbus
West Virginia
Kyrian
Goumbui
AW. Morison
Tla City
Morrison
Sundaay
Aonnstown
Tarnesby
Thomas Cochran
A. W. Lawson
Lurton Hetame
Department of Epihe
Mollégiolda
Jones Diceda
Lye
John W. Dita
Three Women Ordered From City By Police Chief
Three women from Columbus were ordered to leave the city today by Police Chief Harry L Brest after they were found on an interurban car and warned of possible arrest if they returned. The women, who claimed to be workers, agreed to depart and leave the city. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs None Rios mourn the death of their infant son after a few days of illness, with burial services held at the Holy Cross cemetery.
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Theos
Sarah Levesmont
Trish Lea
Nied Tohaksh
Siid
Columbus
Harry L Brest
Ned
None Rios
Tyran
Express Wreck at Kr al Station Wrecks Two Cars
Express wreck near Kr al Station disrupts No. 68 service. Train derailed two rear cars while backing to the track after collision with a tender. Minor injuries reported. no clear cause. Passenger service diverted via New Martinsville and Clarksburg route. officials investigating.
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Tareersburg
Kral
Tim City
Monongah
Hierack
Clarksburg
Tooul
Chicago Sees Women Banned From Beach In Separation Test
July 12 report on Chicago municipal bathing beach segregation as Olax Reparation test limits men and women’s access. Police enforce the rule with terse disapproval and protests arise over the policy and claimed mistreatment.
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Chicago
Polisato
Anni
Paul Mo Eveeburyd
West Virginia Daily Telegram Launches Free Prize Campaign
The Daily Telegram announces a broad subscription drive with numerous prizes including European tours Panama Pacific Expo trips a diamond ring gold watches and clothing. Entrants gain free participation with no cost to nominate or secure coupons and the public bears no expense to support competitors.
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West Virginia
Telegram Igan- Aouncine
BigMatio
Thie Jala
Teweram
Thagutonobtes
Miamond Ring
Vietrolas
Mordows
Daily Telegram
Competitor
Diex
Burglary Report At B V Carskadon Grocery Store
Burglars forced a front door of B V Carskadon’s grocery on Pika Sunday night and fled without taking any valuables. Employees reported no loss and police were investigating from Monday afternoon with no clues yet.
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B. V. Carskadon
Pika
Real Jometime
Tha Tor
HlasovArat
Émployék
Atternoon
Secretary of Navy in Aud Points to Several Intrinsic Plays
The article reviews Secretary Dholpla and naval policy, highlighting debates on diplomacy, expansion, and naval leadership. It cites Bryan and Daniels on naval officers as diplomats, praising naval exploration and protecting American interests abroad while critiquing missteps and press reporting.
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Secretary of Navy
Dholpla
Tin Navy
Ind-Praventi
Whey Widcole
Bry
Dunteln
Bryan
Comerae
Dewey
Hla
Fletcher
Moh Nervice Regitinid
Américas
Jisserang
James Gryce
Sheyam Imasudor
United Btal
Apaaker
Daniels
Calline Toy Diesem Breg
Davis Reopens Talk of Succeeding Lurton at Court
Washington July 13 The death of Justice Horace J Larson of the U S Supreme Court fuels speculation that Solicitor General John W Davis may be appointed to succeed him. Rumors circulate about Davis being favored by the president, with current departmental notes and court records cited as context for the possible appointment.
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Seraciat
Washington
Horace J Larson
Supreme Court of the United States
Sustica Luton
John W. Davin
Woat Yirfibin
United States
Afr
Davis
Davin Wanda
Congress
Tiidee Nathin Gok
West Virginis
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Menigan. Railroad
Dirike
Westinghouse Company
Sy Musselman
Albania
Gilves Hismand
Aulty
Momtay
Upshur
Teason
Mclain
Widnesney
Hafield
Vellar
Brooks
New Martinsville
Carskadon
Suoh Thets Sovas
Cies
Lurton
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