Political maneuver on currency bill amid Democratic split
President Wilson met with Representative Wingo and other Democrats to reconcile differences over the administration currency bill. Administration supporters aim to report the bill soon and settle the Austin amendments in caucus. Wingo expressed optimism that Democrats can unify on a Dill measure before summer.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
House Banking Committee
Wingo
Arkanzan
Mr. Wingo
Rebels Claim to Have Millions in Treasury
Shanghai dispatch reports government forces aided by Admiral Tseng's warship repelling a major rebel assault reinforced overnight. Rebels attacked at dawn but were driven back after heavy combat. shells reportedly fell near the foreign legation concession.
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Tress
Shanghai
China
Teeng
Trial Begun Over Bribery Charge in U.S. Senate Contest
Delégate 8 U. U. odes to answer the charge of bribery in the United States senatorial contest last winter opened here this morning. Testimony focused on the vote cast by Rhodes in the ballot. At the defendant's request all witnesses were excluded from the panel room.
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Weesmet Springs
U. U. Odes
United States
Rhodes
Palin
Concert Postponed by Threatening Weather
Open air performance by the Gregory ima was postponed from last evening to next Tuesday evening due to threatening weather.
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Gregory Ima
Dawson Heads West Virginia Coal Firm In Washington
J W Dawson of Charleston long close to Theodore Roosevelt and former bodyguard. In Washington on coal company business and witness before the Interstate Commerce Commission in a hearing on through joint rates for Kanawha and Michigan coal and shipments east via the Chesapeake and Ohio. Also a case on a joint rate for Campbell's Creek railroad coal routed over Kanawha and Michigan.
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Washington
J. W.dawson
Charleston
West
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kanawha
Michigan
Chesapeake and Ohio
Michigan Territory
Campbell’s Creek
Kaniwha
Father Watkins Welcomes Nine-Pound Daughter
Walter Watkins, a Telegram plant typist aged 19, earns the nickname Father Watkins after his nine-pound daughter arrived at his Hornor Avenue home yesterday. He and his wife report both mother and baby are progressing well.
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Walter Watkins
Telegram
Father Watkins
Hornor Ave
Nue
Ambassador Wilson Lands in New York
New York July 25 Henry Lane Wilson American ambassador to Mexico arrived to discuss Mexican conditions with President Wilson and the state department. The Mexico sailed from Havana July 22 and was sighted near Sandy Hook at 10 this morning. Wilson reportedly opposed sending a mediation commission and called a tripartite plan via John Barrett unfeasible.
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United States
Wilson
John Barrett
Internationsl Bureau ‘of
Rail Labor Talks Reach Critical Stage in New York
In New York on July 24, after a conference with representatives of trainmen and conductors, mediators reported the situation at a critical point. The board then met again with the railroady managers’ conference committee to seek a resolution amid stalled talks and rising tensions.
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Imeameociatey
Huntington Chair Company Files Large Bankruptcy
Huntington July 25 A restructuring in bankruptcy has been filed in federal court by Huntington Chair Company. Liabilities are listed at 157 146.32 with assets of 70 451.37. Flood losses during the Ohio River flood a few months ago are cited as the cause of the failure.
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Huntington
Huntington Chair Company
High Court Continues Harbert Case and Estate Appointments
The county court extended the Harbert lawsuit against D S White et al to August 1. David S White and William A Harbert were relieved as committeemess for Elmer Harbert. John A High qualified as administrator of Frederick M Cunningham with bond 1500 and Citizens Trust as surety. John Ritter Felix Sutton and Thomas C White named to appraise the estate. Morgantown July reports show average cost per pupil 18.04 with 2221 enrolled and 28.72 based on attendance.
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Sarah E. Harbert
D. S. White
David S. White
William A. Harbert
Elmer Harbert
John A. High
Frederick M. Cunningham
Citizens Trust and Guaranty Company Surety
John Ritter
Felix A. Sutton
Thomas C. White
Morgantown
Harry &. Brook
Seven Provinces Join War Compact in China Crisis
Canton China July 26 Seven southern provinces forming a war compact with a population larger than the United States agree to joint action against Provisional President Yuan Shi Kai and the Peking government. Troops in an eighth province sympathize with the movement. Officials say millions in the treasury enable a long campaign and claim Japan is aiding the rebellion.
Revenge drives Trowbridge transfer within internal revenue
In Washington on July 25 the Democratic administration moves ex Senator Scott’s ally George W. Trowbridge from chief of internal revenue agents to an Philadelphia internal revenue agent post. Trowbridge, long noted for a strong record, is said to be demoted to make room for a successor at the commissioner’s discretion. The shift appears linked to Nathan B. Scott’s departure from office.
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Farecal
Washington
Scott
Hil
George W. Trowbridge
Internal Revenue Agents
Internal Revenue
Philadelphia
Trowbridge
Revenue
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Nathan B. Scott
Mr. Trowbridge
Public Hearings Not Held On Parcel Post Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced today that no public hearings will be held on the proposed parcel post rate zones and weights. The commission says it retains jurisdiction over compensation paid by the postal service for hauling the mails.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington, Dog
Post Office Department
Postal Service
Assassination reported near Luksata farm road
Ark July 25 Jeane and John James brothers were murdered while driving near Luksata Gila two buckshot blasts hit their backs George and William Baker neighbors are under arrest alleged feud over a road running by their farms sparked the violence
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Ort Smith
Ark
Jeane
John James
Luksata
Gila
Fred
George
William Baker
James Brothers
Bakers
James
Station Running After Tin Plate Strike Ends
After guards watched the pump station all night, it reopened at six and has operated the day to supply water for fire protection at the plant and for around forty nearby families. Sheriff Ross F. Stout and deputies said strikers would not bother the station after assurances and left.
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Tinplate Company
Ross F. Stout
Sheriff Stout
Foreman Fatally Shoots Mother in Law in Detroit Home
Dean Davisson, a Detroit public works foreman, shot and killed his mother in law Mrs. Caroline Dittner at her home, wounded his wife, then shot himself and died an hour later. The wife is expected to recover. A divorce suit filed by Mrs. Davisson is pending in local court.
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Amy Associated Preset
Detroit
Mich
Dean Davisson
Department of Public Works
Inlaw
Caroline Dittner
Postmaster General Burleson Sets Parcel Post Changes
Washington July 25 after Senate criticism Burleson announced final order to raise parcel post sizes and take effect August 15. Interstate Commerce Commission member Chatmoun Clark endorsed the change saying the post office may extend limits to 100 pounds. Bernard A Davis, Meadow Brook, enlisted at the local station and sent to Columbus for cavalry training.
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Washington
Burleson
Senate Post Office Committee
Chatmoun Clark
Interstate Commerce Commission
Post Office Department
Bernard A Davis
Meadow Brook
Columbus
United States Cavalry
Michigan National Guard mobilizes to strike zone
In Lansing it was announced the adjutant general expects virtually every Michigan National Guard company to head to the copper strike district or be en route as soon as trains are available. More than 2,000 troops anticipated before tomorrow night. several companies already reported. Detroit and other cities face transportation delays, but troops spent the night in armories and prepared to board trains.
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Stacra
Lansing
Adjutant General's Ofice
Michigan National Guardsmen
Copper Sine District
Detroit
Striking Copper Miners in Calumet Face State Troops
In Calumet, clashes loom as state troops are readied to quell unrest amid Keweenaw county mine strife. Troopers will be distributed among mines with Brigade HQ in Calumet. strikers marched quietly, carried a large flag, and clashes reported around shafts.
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Calumet
Hecla
Keweenaw County
Calumet District
South Shore
Upper Peninsula
Wolverine
Ahmecks
Alleez
Davis to resign from Congress opens First district race
Washington July 25 The appointment of Congressman John W. Davis as solicitor general will require his resignation from Congress leaving the First district without a member. Several probable candidates are named for the House seat and at least six contenders may appear on the three leading party tickets as nominations proceed.
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Washington
West Virginia Commission
Lilly
Commission of Virginia
West Virginia
Virginia
Virginia Commission
John W. Davis
United States
Renin
Congress
Davis
House of Representatives
Livia Simpson Poffenberger Surrenders Newspaper Lease
Livia Simpson Poffenberger wife of Supreme Court Judge Poffenbarger has leased her newspaper the Stats Gazette to F. G. Musgrave and Senator Riley Blessing who have taken charge. she retires from newspaper work.
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Point Pleasant
Livia Simpson Poffenberger
Supreme Court
Poffenbarger
Stats Gazette
Rene
F. G. Musgrave
Riley Blessing
Postmasters appointed in West Virginia districts
Washington July 25 new postmasters named for Ransom Jefferson county Granville Stonesifer Birch Run Clay county Molise B Precious Campbell Kanawha county Lloyd B Campbell Centennial Monroe Josephine Harvey Crete Wayne county George Watkins succeeding R Blankenship Gisco Monroe Dennis E Stanley succeeding CR Webb Muljens Wyoming Lester N Frants succeeding D D Moran Bril l ont Putnam county and Mayhall Wetzel county to be discontinued August 15 Mail to Poca and Porter's Fills Brilliant to become postal savings depository September 2 Turnip seed planting active as farmers forewarned by weather July 25 with many acres sown in West Virginia.
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Washington
West Virginia
Ransom
Jeferson County
New
Granville
Stonesifer
Birch Run
Clay County
Molise B. Precious
Campbell
Kanawha County
Lloyd B. Campbell
Centennial
Monroe County
Josephine Harvey
H. W. Wielklin
Crete
Wayne County
George Watkins
R. Blankenship
Gisco
Dennis E Stanley
CR. Webb
Muljens
Wyoming County
Lester N. Frants
D. D. Moran
Brilliant
Putnam County
Mayhall
Wetzel County
Poca
Porter
Berwind
Dr Morrison Dead in Martinsburg at Age Nine
Martinsburg reports the death of Dr George Porterfield Morrison dean of local physicians from paralysis at the age of nine.
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Martinsburg
George Porterfield Morrison
Pankhurst to undergo blood transfusion amid hunger strike
Im Melting Pankhurst released from Holloway Jail and rushed for immediate blood transfusion as doctors fear for her life amid hunger strike. Lady Sybil Smith and Eveline Sharp were jailed fourteen days for attempting a militant suffragette meeting in the House of Commons lobby.
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Loxdon
Immeling Pankhurst
Holloway
Sybil Smith
Earl of Antrim
Moe. Pethick Tallwrence
Eveline Sharp
House of Commons
Checks Drawn in Cameron Bank Deposit Settlement
Final arrangements were completed to pay depositors of the failed First National Bank of Cameron. Litigation ended in their favor and checks for 190000 dollars were prepared in Attorney John A. Howard's office. Judge Harvey was expected to issue an order authorizing immediate distribution.
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Wheeling
First National Bank of
Cameron Wi
John A. Howard
Harvey
Deaths During Moose Initiation Spark Inquiry
In Cincinnati on July 25 two men, Donald Kenney and Christopher Gastin, died during an initiation into the Loyal Order of Moose in Birmingham Alabama. Electric shock allegedly caused the collapse, prompting a council inquiry at the upcoming supreme convention.
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Cincinnati
Donald Kenney
Christopher Gastin
Loyal Order _of Moose
Birmingham
Lod
Supreme Codness
Pay Noise at Tin Plate Mills Signposted Payroll
Notice posted at the pay master's office for hot mill and shears men to receive full pay through July 22. Payment begins at 10 o clock Saturday July 26 at the Tin Plate Mills payroll office.
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Tin Plate Mills
Rutherford Dies At 69 After Lecture Tour Return
The article notes the death of B Rutherford, a leading resident, at his home in Grafton. It mentions his silent return from a lecture tour and references Mexican affairs, the Iowa crops, and his son James. Rutherford died at age 69 after a brief period at home before meeting President Wil.
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Washin
Ryan
Grafton
Middleton
B. Rutherford
Leding
Son
James
Rutherford
Jconter
Wil
Mathews Injured in Carriage Accident in Payette County
State Banking Commissioner Samuel Mathews was severely injured and Assistant Commissioner George W. Weakly was badly bruised when a carriage traveled over an embankment and rolled a hundred feet down Sewell mountain in Payette county. Mathews was brought to his home. Dr. W. T. Mallain of Wart Union visited Hartland today.
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Charleston
State Banking
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