Federals Win Naval Battle Near Mazatlan
Washington reports a naval clash off Topolobampo as the Guerrero gunboat defeats the Constitutionalist Tampico. The Tampico’s captain and chief engineer died by their own hands. the Tampico was badly damaged and likely sunk, with crew rescued by the U S S New Orleans. The Guerrero, England built in 1902, displaces 7860 tons with six 4 inch guns and two 3 pounders. A White House dispatch from Ningare Falls offered no new mediation outcomes.
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Washington, D. C
Huerta
Guerrero
Constitutionall
Tampico
Mazatlan
Io Kear
Howard
United States
New Orleans
Topolobampo
Navy Department
Tampicona
England
White House
Ningare Falls
Confernee
Carranza
Ville
Tablet Arrives for West Virginia Monument Site
A bronze tablet for marking Nutter's Fort site east of the city arrived in Clarksburg and is on view at Merchant National Bank lobby. Cast in Cinci[?]miti Ohio the inscription proclaims the monument erected by the Society of the Sons of the Revolution to mark the fort site built in 1776 on land of Thomas Nutter.
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Society of the Sons of the Revolution of
West Virginia
Nutter
Clarksburg
Merchant# National Bank
Interoarag Derson N Niuy
Soulaty of the Sons of the Revolution
Nutters Fort
Thonn Nutter
Villa denies rift with Carranza in Mexico split claim
General M Villa asserts no split with General Carranza, contradicting early reports of factional division. He attributes the confusion to misinterpretation by Colonel Ornelas over Juarez garrison orders. In related moves, 20 to 30 Juarez office employees were sent to Chihuahua City for transport to Torreon, and Carranza appointees were arrested in a raid on national offices.
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Paso
Tex
M Villa
Carranza
Taree
Ornelas
Juarez
Chihuahua City
Torreon
Villa
Hen
Carrapxa
Negotiations Continue Over Huerta Provisional Presidency
Washington reports detail a 2000 word telegraphed conference in Buffalo among Justice Lamar Frederic Lehmann and Huerta delegates Zuburan and Cabrera. No provisional government agreement yet. Huerta aide Rebasa vows to prevent a break and argues for US recognition of a capable provisional president to unlock funds and area.
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Ampavaccsargo Pxens
Niagara Falls
Washington
Justice Lamar
Frederick Lehmann
Buffalo
Hiteel Zuburan
Luis Cabrera
Carranza
United States
Perconnell
Huerta
Emilo Rebasa
Rabam
Peace Predicted From Mexican Congress
Mexican government officials announced in Mexico City that an extraordinary session of the Chamber of Deputies would reveal decisions leading to a full restoration of peace for the republic. The statement stressed the importance of upcoming disclosures aimed at stabilizing the nation.
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Auwocuaren Tenes
Mexico City
Chamber of Deputies
Respiteabile Arrives Off Scottish Coast Amid War Relief Effort
The Respiteabili, presented to Britain by American women for the South African War, reached the west coast of Scotland today. The vessel carried many patients and was attached to the home fleet of the British Navy. Boats ferried the injured to safety as the ship lay alongside other vessels. crew and officials awaited word on the casualty count.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Maine
Une
Accidant
Valiaf
Veesels
Martie Ummenee
Monument to be erected at old Nutter farm site
The mazelve granite shaft of about five feet will be cut in North Carolina and shipped to Clarksburg soon. Arrangements by the Sons of the Revolution for dediestory ceremonies after erection. Alterations planned on the Nutter farm property two miles from the city within easy access.
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North Carolina
Clarksburg
Near Atite
Sons of the Revolution
Nutter Farm
Eaty
Much
Atall
Resignation of WVU animal husbandry dean Atkeson
Harrison Morgantown June 17 The resignation of Dr J C Atkeson professor of animal husbandry in the University College of Agriculture United States convited Tily 4 and the retirement of Dr Atkeson from active service means the end of the second longest serving man in point of service of the agricultural faculty of the West Virginia University. Dr Alexander R Whitabill head of chemistry is the only faculty member who was here when Atkeson began as dean and professor and sole member of the agricultural faculty. Atkeson will be succeeded by his son in law Earl Sheets of Harrison county a university graduate who received his Master’s degree from the University of Illinois this June. Atkeson tendered his resignation last July but taught this past year to allow Sheets to complete his work at Illinois.
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Morgantown
C. Atkeson
Universi’ College of Agriculture
Atkeson
Eiito
Alexander R Whitabill
Sheets
Ilinois University
West Virginia University Holds 84th Commencement
Sixty four or rather eighty four graduates, both men and women, received degrees at the West Virginia University annual commencement in Morgantown this morning. Dr. Glenn Frank of Northwestern delivered the commencement address.
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Morgantown
West Virginia University
Glenn Frank
Northwestern University
Let Them Die Slogan Circulates Over Suffragette Hunger Strikes
Reports from England describe suffragette hunger strikers facing harsh police handling as militants vow to die if needed. A suffragist sympathizer notes scenes of tension amid protests and the claim that strikers will not touch remaining food in their cells.
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Britain
SUPFS
England
Rioting Fears Among Miners Rise at Ohio Conference
Rising tensions at a joint Ohio miners and operators conference spark fears of unrest. Delegates report influence from industrial workers and foreign miners amid wage disputes. Ohio United Mine Workers leader John Moore says no outbreaks reported, while foreign miners accused of stirring agitation. The meeting marks the third such session without a wage scale agreement, affecting 46,000 miners since April 1.
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Drirrwoon
Harold Jordan
London
Miltney Ives
Ives
John Jordan
Ton
Ohio
Minera
John Moore
United Mine Workers
Auattern
United Ming Workers
Pardon Pleas in Uniontown Murder Case Reach Board
The case of Frank Wellh, convicted in Uniontown for a four man murder during a holdup, was presented to the board of pardons for commutation. Ministers from Uniontown urged clemency while opposing counsel defended the verdict as constitutional. A separate note reports a Milwaukee county marriage license case and related judicial actions, with details fragmentary.
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Apyociaren
Harrisburg
Frank Wellh
Fayette Bag Ty
Io Board of Pardons
Brownfield
Bromley
Madison
Wis
Ley
State Supreme Court
Uniontown
Wom
John
Milwaukee County Circuit Cort
Payette
William Payne
Litlie
Martin
Delegates Mix at Court House Ad Secretary Named
At Parkersburg on June three thousand Elks and their ladies attend the Elks state convention. Jay Roster of Clarksburg was named to a secretarial post as delegates mingle at the courthouse venue.
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Court House
Parkersburg
Thousan Elks
Elke State
Jay
Clarksburg
Confusion at Dual Conventions for Same District
Confusion arose when two nominating conventions for the same district were called by different political groups. Prohibition factions and the Clark Democratic party arranged separate sessions, naming district officers delegates and officials to attend county and state conventions. Notable names include Harry R. Towns, Lottie A. Johnson, and James White, with delegates listed for Fairmont and county council.
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Damocrata
Clark
Masson
Mitteeman
Harry R. Towns
Lottie
A. Johnson
James White
Leo Mittwell
District of Education
Asbury Greathousd
Fairmont
Percy Byrd
Jens Ty Dolin
Howard Hood
Jour CariNem
Millard ¥. Sulder
1 Smith
Glitherap
Albert Carters Wiewer
Hae Jokeson
Homer Bartlett
J. Edward Wood
Brocka Harr
Ata Migh
Thomas Leary
A. R. Tielake
Joseph Stanley
Lee Holden
Georgeson
Hansell Obhaos
George Can
Thomas Connell
A. J. Dobo Pinherty
A. J. Cartses Hamos
Carter
Delogaates
Unanimous re election of county officers disclosed
The report lists officers reelected including secretary Lyle Smith of Parkersburg and Thomas E Joyce of Gratton as vice president Mannington and treasurer Rika Moundeyifte with others in positions indicated.
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Rew
Lyle Smith
Parkersburg
Thomas E. Joyce
Gratton
Nest
Ron Ral Peeeat
Gilie Mannington
S. Rika
Moundeyifte
Fourth of July Parade Plans to Be Kept Secret
The parade committee met at Hotel Gore and finalized plans for a large Fourth of July demonstration. The outlook is for one of the greatest gatherings in Harrison county with national figures expected to speak and several unique features to be unveiled.
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Gore
Harrison County
Convention of Day Men Lose Nominating Convention
A mix-up between Prohibition and Democratic delegates caused the First district congressional nominating convention to be temporarily lost at the courthouse. Representatives from both sides hunted for the meeting and hoped to locate it before nightfall, believing some delegates and leaders had gathered elsewhere to name a candidate for Congress.
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Telegram
Court House
Congress
Seven year old Warren McCarrick dies in drowning in river
Philadelphia June 17 examination of Warren McCarrick body recovered from the Delaware river showed death by drowning with no violence. A white substance on the exterior could be mud contact near the wharf, father disputes accidental drowning while police hold to the theory.
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Philadelphia
Warren ‘McCarrick
Mays
Doors Open to Find Unforced Entries by Policeman
Merchants' Policeman R C Brooks found two business doors open early this morning on Malin street and Plice street. Investigations showed no intruder in either case and the officer closed the doors.
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R. C. Brooks
Malin Street
Plice Street
Forty Fourth Annual Churches of Christ Convention Concludes
The forty fourth annual convention of the Churches of Christ in West Virginia closed at noon after a fruitful meeting in Central Christian church with over sixty delegates from across the state. The Christian Women’s Board session opened with Mrs. J J Morgan of Bethany delivering the president’s address. Officers for the coming year were elected including president O A Bedumet Fair View and secretary W I Fields Wheel ing. The executive committee will decide the site of the next convention.
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Churches of Christ
West Vir Fisia
Central Christian Church
Sines
Christan Women’s Board
Stinionn
J.J. Morgan
Methany
O. G. Boon
Whyslink
J. Romney
Woot Union
L.N. Wetzel
Fairmont
J.D. Mc Reynold
Thomas Ullum
Montgomery
Bonor
Accident Victims From Parkarburg Auto Crash
Thomas Coughlin, among the injured men in the Park Araburg automobile accident, arrived Tuesday at 9 48 PM and was taken to his home on Plorenca Morgat where he is staying today. Other injured men include Stroenider Knight and Parner as they recover.
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Thomas Coughlin
Parkaraburg
Plorenca Mrgat
Testimony at Empress of Ireland inquiry disputes captain statements
In Quebec June 17 the captain and first officer of the collier Stor stad testified, challenging Captain Kendall of the Justiner. Alfred Pastenes said there was no explosion or flame shout and admitted failing to call his captain from below as fog thickened, claiming Starstad had right of way and kept speed. He described the collision as bow contact sinking twelve feet into the passenger vessel.
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Quebec
Storstad
Empress of Ireland
Kendall
Justiner
Alfred Pastenes
Empresas
Puftones
Starstad
Bjorstad
Ambassador Fired At in Champaign Scandal
Fragmentary report describes a German ambassador to the United States involved in a dramatic incident in Champaign. The text is garbled but mentions an ambassador, a attempted confrontation, and political figures. Further readable names include Mrs Edmialem of Boekhann and local officials.
West Virginia Education Association meets in Morgantown
Clarkaburg educators attend the forty fourth annual West Virginia Education Association session in Morgantown with Superintendent FIL Burdette and Carl Lawson among the delegation. Musser chairs the elementary section as talks on morning programs and social center work are planned for Thursday and Friday.
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West Virginia Education Association
Guy Musser
Gideon Hummardner
Carl Lawson
CB. Clark
Salem Collers
Three Lives Reported Lost in Inland Lake Launch Sinking
Three men Willion Jerry Yatts and Henry Pattanwait, all unmarried, are missing after their Inland launch sank off Beaver Inland. A woman ashore saw smoke from the lake and alerted rescuers. bodies have not yet been found. Ward was recalled off Beaver Inland.
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Willion Jerry Yatts
Henry Pattanwait
Ward
Beaver
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Tcarranza
Mexican Congress
Harrison
Dr. Atkeson
Tom
Ibe
Industrial Workers of World Against Miners’ Union
State Board
Recfer
Elks’ State Association
Jay Rebpere
Christian’ Woman's Board of Missions
Vint View
W. D. van
Stroenider
Joanus von Bernstort
Germany
Staler
Edmialem
Boekhann
Ber Gapghier
Daytons
State Education Association
New York City
Roosevelt
GY Aeeoeie
Pest Grafton
Arthur Dayton
Alston G. Dayton
United States District Court of theWorthern District
Tne Anex
Rootagal
New York
Jackson
Dayton
Department of Justice
Tee
Lake Michigan
Dardanelles
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