Striking Coal Miners Battle Guards at Paint Creek
News reports an armed clash as miners rise from Kanawha river toward Paint Creek. Detective Springer is killed and guard chief Phaup gravely injured, triggering calls for troops and a mobilization from Mt Gretna to Paint Creek. the incident worsens with a C&O freight train halted and a fatality confirmed.
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Paint Creek
Boone County
Paint Crosk
Kanawha
Willam Springer
Baldwin
William Phaup
Springer
Phaup
Chesapeake and Ohio
Paint Creek Junction
P. Smith
Smith
Weston
Speciel
Glaascock
Mt. Gretna
Wilam W. Phaup
Sheltering Arms
Hansford
Glassenck
James J. Pratt
Mount Gretna
Sherif Smith
Weston Company
Ntant General Eliott
Poytonia
Seven Guards Die as Miners Attack Baldwin Gun Crew
July 26 report from Omaha WRay restaurant area states seven guards including detective RE. W. Gaujot and three miners were killed near Nucklow when miners swarmed a Baldwin agency machine gun team. The weapon was blown with dynamite and Gaujot, dying, asked for hospital care which was denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omawrleston
RE. W. Gaujot
Nucklow
Baldwin Agency
Piates
Gaujot
Ahpital
Two men hanged for Pettigrew murder in Nashville
Two white men, George Sheldon and John Talley, were hanged in Nashville for the murder of Ben Pettigrew, a Black man, and his two children. The triple killing, believed to be over a land dispute, was said to have been carefully planned with Pettigrew and his children shot on a road.
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Nashville
Tenn
George Sheldon
John] Talley
Ben Pettigrew
Att Megro
Pettigrew
Corner Stone Ceremony Planned for Local Baptist Church
Salem announces the dedication of the new Baptist church with cornerstone laid and foundation complete. Judge Tavener of Parkersburg has been invited to deliver the dedication oration as construction progresses with basement walls largely finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
New Baptist Church
Postmaster Nomination Withdrawn in Williamson West Virginia
The nomination of Rev. M. R. Kiger for Williamson postmaster in Wood County has been withdrawn by the president. Simultaneously Paul I Metcalf’s nomination was ordered removed and no confirmation actions have been taken since. It is understood Metcalf will remain in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
M. R. Kiger
Williamson
Wood County
W. Va
Senate
Iast Mebriary
Paul 1
Metealt
Alpa
Kiger
Métealf
Tragic Lake Shore Train Fatalities Reported
Lewin Shence and John Jackson killed after being struck by a Lake Shore train during an evening incident in Berea. Train crew requested a doctor to view the bodies. George Jackson and his wife accompanied them to the scene.
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Berea
Successful operation at Showalter hospital
Iditly Floresice Guaman, daughter of Sr and Strs. J. J. Gasman, underwent a delicate threat operation Thursday at Showalter hospital. The operation was successful and she was able to be taken home the same evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iditly Floresice Guaman
J. J. Gasman
Mndr
Showalter Hospital
Emperor's health described as steady in Tokyo dispatch
From Tokyo July 44 a dispatch reports the condition of the Japanese emperor as markedly stable with officials noting no immediate change in his health and observers awaiting further updates on the state of the empire's leadership.
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Tokio
Marion County Democrats Nominate County Tickets
The Marion county party names candidates for county offices including Sheriff C. Conaway, circuit judge W. S. Haymond, intermediate judge George Vincent, assessor James W. Davis, prosecuting attorney Tusca Morne, superintendent William P. Kennedy, surveyor Frank Wilfong, county commissioner Lee Swisher, and delegates C. J. Shaver EO Murray and W. B. Ice for the house of delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
C. ID. Conaway
W. S. Haymond
George Vincent
James W. Davis
William P. Kennedy
Frank Wilfong
Lee Swisher
House of Delegates
C. J. Shaver
EO. Murray
W.B. Ice
Giant Beech Tree at Harrison Place Blown Down
A giant beech tree near the Harrison place in Broad Oaks was blown over by Wednesday’s storm. The 260 year old tree stood about seventy two feet tall with a ten foot ten inch trunk and left around thirty feet of standing trunk. Three other beech trees nearby also fell.
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Harrison Place
Broad Oaks
Slaver Morgantown Arrest of Murder Suspect Hidden Transfer
Jos h Wiernan, the Tralian accused of killing Police Officer Otis Sha ver at Monongah, was secretly brought to the Monongalia county jail from Grafton late Thursday night to avoid a mob from Marion county. The transfer occurred by automobile with maximum secrecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
Josh Wiernan
Tralian
Otis Shaver
Monongah
Grafton
Fairmont
Monongalia County
Marlon County
Funeral for Mrs Saran Elizabeth McKnight Reed
The funeral for Mrs Saran Elizabeth McKnight Reed will be at the Reed home on West Pike Street Sunday at 3 PM Reverend Dr H T Meffelland of the Pro? Presbyterian church will conduct the service The body will be buried in Odd Fellows cemetery in Washington DC
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Saran Elizabeth McKnight Reed
Reed Hom
West Pike Street
H T. Meflelland
Pirot Presbyterian Church
Minislér
Ser
Odd Fellows
Thaw Must Remain in Asylum After Court Denial
Justice Marlin Keough of the supreme court denied Harry K Thaw’s bid for freedom. The ruling states Thaw’s release would threaten public safety after his 1908 killing of Stanford White and confinement since February 1, 1908.
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Harry Thaw
White Partins
Harry K.thaws
Samford White
Marlin i Keough
Sini Aup
Thaw
Senate panel approves three West Virginia city box cannon bills
A Senate committee approved a favorable report on three bills referred to it, incorporating measures to authorize cannons' box counts in West Virginia cities. The bills include Senator Watson's Huntington proposal, Congressman Hamilton's Elizabeth bill, and Congressman Brown's Kingwood bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
West Virginia
Watson
Huntington
Hamilton
Elizabeth
Brown
Kingwood
Fifteen Miners Drowned At Evans Station Mine
Foreman Wattermore of the Site permanent mine at Evans Station says it will take about thirty days to pump out the flooded Evans Station mine to recover the fifteen drowned miners. Two large steam pumps will operate around the clock while a search begins for three missing workers once the water subsides.
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Uniontown
Wattermore
Evans Station
Minsype
Lemont No. 1
Electrocution in Pittsburg Restaurant Basement
Peter Pokwo aged 30 was electrocuted in a downtown Pittsburg restaurant basement while delivering tea. His brother William witnessed the incident and was shocked when he grasped Peter as he fell into a fuse box.
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Pittsburg
Peter Pokwo
Crectaurant
William
Tee
Peter
Troops Train Derailment Near Barbourville Delays Encampment
A special train carrying West Virginia National Guard and officials was derailed near Barbourville while proceeding cautiously after a heavy storm. No fatalities were reported and the encampment at Mt. Vice-President Caples Gretna Pa Carey remained unaffected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbouraville
Waldo's case details shock Weston town court
In Weston court Mrs. Frank Gaylory a Weston woman is arraigned on drink and disorderly charges after describing alleged abuse by her husband The mayor ordered the husband jailed for further investigation and sent the woman to Weston with a railroad ticket A bystander paid a five dollar fine for drunkenness and was released A New York report notes police moves against rival gamblers and corruption probes in progress
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Frank Gaylgry
Poltes Court
Joy Riders Return After Narrow Escapes From Jammed Waters
A party of joy riders led by Calvin P. Howell Fleming H Hold en Miser Hood and RE Gill a well known Third Street jeweler faced harrowing escapes in mud and crossing streams during a Jaunt to Wikins. They are expected home soon and promise extraordinarily interesting details of the trip.
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Wightstone
Wikins
Calvin P. Howell
Fleming H. Holden
Miser Hood
RE. Gill
Third Street
Papa Connell Welcomes Daughter on Locust Street
Edward V. Connell joyfully greets the arrival of a daughter at his Locust Street home. He jokes the stork failed his wish, forecasts Atlantic City trips, and notes fatherhood’s heavy responsibilities. Telegram says mother and baby are doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward V. Connell
Locust Street
Papa
Rego
Atlantic City
Babe
Philadelphia Doctor Reproved in Atlantic City Move
Dr Luther Heymond has moved from Philadelphia hospital to Atlantic City after a period of leave, reporting improved condition. He was away from the hospital for several weeks and is now listed as progressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Heymond
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Sie Wav Fm
Newsboy Tsened Released After Railroad Incident
Clyde Shiri, a newsboy, faced a court hearing before Justice G. H. Gordon on a dumping aboard a moving train at the Baltimore and Ohio railroad station. He paid the required amount and was released. J. Al Quavbbell, railroad policeman, firermjed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Shiri
G. H. Gordon
Baltimore and Oble
J. al Quavbbell
Keough Funeral Service Scheduled at Immaculate Conception
Dennis Keough died recently while traveling toCfertiens Michigan. Funeral will be held Saturday at 9 30 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception with Rev P H McDermott presiding. Burial at Holy Cross cemetery. pallbearers from Clarkeburg Council No 72 Knights of Columbus to attend at the church. They meet at their hall at 8 30.
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Dennis Keough
Cfertiens
Mich
H. McDermott
J Fedulem
Holy Cross
Pall Deerdre
Ite
Vvo Gocke
Frank Greaves
William Ditteman
John Craig
Emil Stancoin
Wiliam Moriarty
Clarisburg
Howard Lodge Holds Colored Masonic Meeting in Charleston
The grant lodge of colored Masons in Charleston convened after a lengthy session to elect officers. Contenders for master included FL Hy Rally of Montgomery, B Hundley of MacDonmici, and AY P. Sra tigte er of Hinton, with Baragehter Mahdy prevailing by none. Other offices named include Deputy Grand Master Allen Ay DeHonney, Senior Grand Warden J. J. Howard of Clarksburg, Junior Warden Ty B. Johnren of Kayeane, and Clerk EeDeRane of ot.
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Charleston
Grant Lodge of Colored Mamoum
Everal
Hy Ralley
Montgomery
B. Hund
Ley
MacDonmici
AY P. Sra Tigteer
Hinton
Allen Ay DeHonney
J. J. Howard
Clarksburg
Ty B. Johnren
Kayeane
EeDeRane
Ot, A Teller Wectrtary, T. MoMillia
JST
Grand Itasorey
Trebiy
Blaniy
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E. Meredith
J. E. Meredith
Bercersbars
Stockholm
Brent
Bilette
An' Id
Williamstown
Conditiion Ghave
Marion County Democrats
Shaver's
Washington, D.C
Albert W. Rapphan
Branting
Tronk Shaver
Mt. Lake Park
Craig
Meredneh
Énish
Justice Keogh
Committee
Floudiigtimg
Waldo
Tecvide
New York
Herman “Hosenthar
Dougherty
Darra
Rosenthal
Ciroflel
Costight
Walde
Atemonig
Yanshi
ODOT
JOY Riders
Elkins
Papa Connell
DR. Hafmond
Newsboy
Keugh
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Howard
The
Colored Masons
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