Mad Murderer in a Steeple Tragedy in Hungary
A gunman August Gomsies fortified the Boominny church steeple after killing a farmer and his wife and wounding their daughter. Police suffered two dead and fourteen wounded during efforts to reach him as a large force surrounded the church. A narrow stairway is the sole path to reach the attacker who taunts authorities from above.
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Budapest
Hungary
August Gomsies
Mike
Boominny
Doles
Tragic feud killings in Poplarville area
In Poplarville Mississippi on June 6 four men including Giles Ladner and two farmers John Ten and Boyd Ladner were killed in a close range gun and knife attack. The violence erupted from a renewed Tully feud and threats from friends of the deceased spark fears of further trouble.
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Giles
John Ten
Boyd Ladner
Ladner
Lae
Lee Et Lagner
Confession in Murder Case Sparks Official Statement
Wilbur R. Johnson confessed at noon to firing a rifle that killed Ray A. Hogue after an earlier incident at Hogue's home. Johnson denied intent to kill saying he aimed to cripple and was driven by insults to his wife. The arrest followed an early morning takeover and he offered no further comment on motive.
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Liverpool
Wilbur R. Johnson
Ray A. Hogue
Hogue
Tohnson
Democrats Out Maiv Minsburg After Ten Years of Control
In Maiv Minsburg on June 6 Democrats retired from office after a decade in charge. Mayor Turner and four Republicans plus one Democrat sworn in. Turner named Daylsson tax collector Baker treasurer Funderbure engineer. New city attorney not yet named. Recorder Leitor and Police Chief Hollis resist resignations, vowing to stay until terms end.
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Maiv Minsburg
CM. Seybert
Recorder Leitor
Hollis
Roadside youths sentenced for trespass at railroad station
Men named Edwart Higgeng Stevan Dominick Richard Curts and Steven Spilivan were sentenced Saturday by Magistrate f ts Nicewerner to ten days on the county roads for paying fines and costs after being drum at the local railroad station. Cole, a railroad detective, arrested and prosecuted them.
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Edwart Higgeng
Stevan Dominick
Richard Curts
Steven Spilivan
Nicewerner
Toada
Costa
O/ 5
Cole
Conciliators Named By Wilson In Kanawha Coal Dispute
Secretary Wilson forms a conciliator board to mediate between striking Kanawha coal field miners and operators. Charles Mills Patrick Gliday and C A Faulkner named to represent operators and the department of labor. Board to begin work next week with up to twenty four demands to be presented by the United Mine Workers. Location cited is Wallling Page and West Virginia.
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Ly Anencay
Prem Washington
Board of Conciliation
Wilson
Department of Lnbortory
Kanawha
Virginia
Chiries Wi Mills
Patricke Gliday
Ponmayivagia
Sxtuers
C. A. Faulkner
Department of Inbor
Thomas Haggerty
International Board of the United Mine Workers
Department of Later
Kanawha. Cou! Operatora! Association
Scretary Evansoa
Washington
First annual Multnomah County Phonic Association plans Fourth of July fair
Oregon committee notes were received and arrangements set for a big Fourth of July celebration at the fairground by the newly formed Multnomah County Phonic Association. Governor West was invited to deliver a patriotic address. the program includes horse mule pony and motorcycle races and generous free attractions on the grounds. Meetings will continue Fridays at Hotel Gore.
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Dily
Larrigan County Phonic Association
Gore
Weat
OL Grexton
Ineluwon
Adjourned Session Addresses Civic Matters and Plans
The board of trade directors held an adjourned meeting from May 25 to review public questions and plan the annual meeting on June 26 to elect five new directors for a three year term. A committee was formed to study director nominations and to draft a new constitution and by laws. Plans for a Monongahela Valley Traction interurban station, three stories high and costing 35 000 to 40 000 dollars, were reviewed with strong support. A fire equipment improvement request to the city council prompted the board to offer cooperation and to consider appointing a special committee after the election.
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Board of Trade Directors
Sacra
Inter
Monongahela Valley Traction Company
Thomas Boehm
Board of Trade
Mother Jones barred from Canadian trip to address Vancouver miners
Seattle June 6 Mother Jones premier for the United Mine Workers sailed to Vancouver but Canadian immigration officials, over Ottawa authority, prevented her from boarding. Government had ordered her exclusion to avoid potential trouble as she planned to address Vancouver Island strikers.
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Imy
Seattle
Wash
Mother" Jones
United Mine Workers
Vancouver
Ottawa
Mother Jones
Vancouver Island
Ikely
Trade Commission to Create Inquiries
Washington June 6 The Covington trade commission bill the first measure of the administration anti trust program in the House would create a three member commission with broad regulatory powers to oversee corporations in commerce The bill would transfer powers from the Bureau of Corporations to this new three man body appointed by the president with no more than two from one party They would serve six years with a $14000 salary and a secretary at $5000 The commissioners would be barred from other work during service
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Washington, D. C
Covington Tradt
House
Washington
Administration
Espure
G. i Gordan
Mb Poe
Coe ‘County
Jal
Moon
Price plan to abolish bureau of corporations and shift powers
Article discusses Oliver Price proposing legislation to dissolve the bureau of corporations and transfer powers to a new commission. It details reporting requirements for large corporations, penalties for noncompliance, and hints at a continuation on page three. Also mentions murder case involving Oliver Price, Josephine Price, Walter Thomas, and Mrs Sadie Hardin with testimony from Otis Framer.
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Watnerburg
Juan
Olver Price
Musburg
Otis Framer
Faremont
W. Va
Trials Set For Week In Criminal Courts
The following cases are scheduled for trial this week in criminal court. Saturday conduct includes Bonnie Curley for misdemeanor and Wilmington Burnham for felony. Sunday James Kendall and others face felony charges. Monday includes Welham Smith for felony and Charlene Windbury for misdemeanor. Tuesday Simmy Cavalle and Dora Allen face misdemeanor counts. Thursday James Kendall and others return with felony charges.
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Crimnel Courts
Bonnie Curley
Wilmn Burnham
Wel
Ham Smith
Charlen Winduoy
Simmy Cavalle
Misse Meanor
Dora Allen
Denied Demand to Go Before Grand Jury Postponed
Twelve Industrial Workers of the World members arrested while protesting rights were moved from White Plains to Tarrytown. The court denied their request to appear before the grand jury and postponed their cases to next Friday. Alexander Berkman and Upton Sinclair were noted in town but failed to bring anticipated sympathizers.
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Beneciayeo Reser
Tarrytown
Jung
Tnduateral
Workers of the World
White Plaine
Alaximider Berkman
New York
Upton Sinclair
Berkman
Madam Schumann-Heink Seeks Divorce Trial Details
In Chicago on June 6, Madam Schumann-Heink presses her divorce from William Rapp Jr. Her lawyers have yet to begin defense work as depositions unfold. Witnesses describe Rapp at the Dean apartments, interactions with Mrs. Dean, and a dog named Pluto.
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Chicago
Schumann-Heink
William Rapp, Jr
Batreuth
Germany
New York
Rapp
Katherine BE
Atari Harrison
Dean
Mra
N. E. Schmidt
Silvon
Repp
Close Regulation of Railway Bonds Debated in Congress
Washington June 5 The Interstate Commerce Commission would oversee railroad securities under a Rayburn bill split into two sections to survive constitutional challenge The measure would bar common carriers from issuing stocks bonds notes or other evidences of indebtedness without commission approval It broadens the commission's information powers and requires detailed reports on railroad finances before any securities are issued with penalties for concealing information Continued on page three.
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pociAyae Panam
Washington, DC
Interstate Commerce
Rayburn
Home Interetate and Foreign Commerce Committee
House
KUL
Feporia
Bil
HEART BALM VERDICT IN MISS JAY BREACH OF PROMISE CASE
A Chicago jury awarded Miss Georgia Jay $20 000 against Gomer Rodeheaver choirmaster for Billy Sunday evangelist for breach of promise to marry. Jay testified Rodeheaver proposed in Iowa, then refused to marry citing career interference. Evidence showed Rodeheaver earned 100 dollars weekly plus travel expenses.
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Arne Cate Peachicago
Georgia Jay
Gomer Rodeheuver
Billy Sunday
Maity
Circuit Court
Mise Jay
Rodeheaver
Iowa
Miss Jay
Rodhenver
Pickets At Weal-Mahoure Plant Spur Strike Action
Pittsburg June 6 Pickets at all entrances to the Weal Mahoure Medical and Manufacturing Company factory drew other workers to join the strike and it was said work was being done in the plant. Fifteen additional policemen were sworn in in East Pittburg and Turtle Creek but there was no disorder. Monday will be pay day and saloon keepers across boroughs have offered to close that day.
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Saasiarenema
Pittsburg
Weal- Mahoure Medtric and Manufacturing Company
Belig
East Pittyburg
Turtle Creek
Clarksburg to Host Loss and Damage Representative
A telegram from secretary G W Dudderar of the Clarksburg Board of Trade reports Baltimore and Ohio lines arranging a Loss and Damage Bureau representative in Clarksburg. The goal is to assist local shippers with Empress of Ireland disaster claims and train service issues. Official inquiries will focus on shipments, billing, loading, and timely information.
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Baltimore and Ohio
W. Dud
Jerar
Tocanate
Wade
A.W. Thompson
Baltimore& Ohio
Baltimore & Ohio
Clarksburg
Empress of Ireland
G. W. Dudderar
Board of Trade
W. Va
Thanees
Superintendent of Transportation
Mansion Destroyed in Arson Campaign Near London
On June 6 1913 women militants tied to the suffrage movement set fire to a mansion about thirty miles from London causing extensive damage to furniture and rooms. The fire appeared aimed at the historic parish church adjoining the residence, though entry was blocked. The incident is described as part of a broader militant strategy to pressure Parliament for women’s suffrage.
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London
England
Carranza's Answer Delays Mediators Seek End to Armistice
Washington reports General Carranza is expected to respond to mediators with a pledge to end internal strife and the Vara Cruz evacuation, while rejecting terms that grant military armistice. Officials say the feasibility of a compromise depends on Huerta delegates and constitutionalist terms.
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Ay Asocraten
Washington
Carranza
Niagara
Huerta
Murderer Buckland Denies Crime After Wife's Death
News item reports Rush Buckland, 22, recently paroled, shot his wife Ruby Ga of Sttunton Va five months after their marriage. She died from a left eye wound. Coroner’s jury finds Buckland guilty. he curses his wife after her death while he claims suicide was the cause to avoid trial.
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4Inton
Witne
Rush Buckland
Thott
Yeaterday
Shea
Buckland
Ater
Ruby Ga
Sttunton
Clayton bill to strengthen law faces strong opposition
The Clayton bill, part of the administration anti trust program, aims to strengthen the Sherman act and curb monopolies. It outlines provisions on blocking interlocking directorates and guaranteeing workers’ and farmers’ rights, with debates over jurisdiction and penalties for contempt of court.
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Oller
Aeaing Holding Companies
Inbor
Farmer's Organ
Bil
Varlowe Juriadicionul Questona
Hutt
Sherman Lew
Fifth Annual Convention at Waldo Hotel Assembly Room
The West Virginia Business Men's Association holds its fifth annual convention in the Waldo Hotel assembly room, with sessions scheduled June 9 and 10. Officials include Huntington president Glo we Northcott, with invitations highlighting credit rating reforms and legislative measures.
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Waldo Hotel
West Virginia Buslaune Association
Assembly Room
West Day
Delabates
Ordae
Glo We Northcott
Huntington
Palarkeburg
Uggn
A.B. Scott
Fairmont
Dung Fe
Braxton L. Krebs
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Harrison County
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Madam Schumann- Heink
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Westinghouse Company
Quebec
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Impresa of Ireland
Lord ‘Merasy
Canadian Commission
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A.V. Thompson
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