Brink of failure as mediation stalls in Mexican crisis
Washington reports mediation between Wilson Huerta and Carranza factions teeters on collapse. Naon of Argentina returns to Washington for talks with Bryan as Niagara Falls conference prospects fade. officials deny further armed intervention or recognition at this stage.
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Washington, D
Wilson
Huerta
Niagara
Naon
Argentina
Washington
Y Bryan
Niagara Falls
White House
United States
Huerte
Carranza
Villa
Bryan
State Department
Robbery Epidemic Strikes Fairmont City
An epidemic of robberies has continued for a week with over twenty five incidents in the last week. Plain clothes detectives have been secured to assist the police as money and jewelry valued at 2500 dollars have been stolen. No arrests have been made.
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Fairmont
Jima
Harvard Dominates Regatta Opponents at New London
Harvard crews opened the annual regatta defeating Yale in both forenoon races. Coach Jim Wray’s Cambridge rowers won the eight-oared junior event by seven lengths and the freshman eight by four. The Crimson varsity led until late, aiming for a clean sweep.
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New London
Conn
Harvard
Tegatta
Yale
Crimson
Cambridge
Jim Wray
Impeachment Report Delay for Judge Emery Speer
Washington June 19 The continued absence of House Judiciary members from the city hampered the sub committee report on impeachment charges against Federal Judge Emery Speer of Macon Georgia. The panel is not expected to present the report to the full committee until next week. Investigators reportedly believe evidence may be insufficient for impeachment.
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Washington
House
Judiciary Committee
Emery Speer
Macon
St In
Great blast at Allentown rocks the region
Allentown is shaken by a massive blast described as the greatest in the area. The test involved 105 feet deep charges and 150000 tons of rock moved. Officials note the event could affect naval and Panama work and observe a large crowd at a park event.
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Allentown
Allestown
Lomat
United States
Panama
Debt case hearings set for Richmond August seventeenth
C B Littler field special master in the Virginia West Virginia debt case announces after talks with state officials and attorneys that hearings will begin in Richmond on August 17.
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New York
C. B. Littlerfield
Richmond
Insurance Agents List WV Officers and Compensation Stance
The Local Agents Insurance association of West Virginia met in Martinsburg on June 19 and endorsed a workmen’s compensation act while opposing amendments allowing casualty insurers to issue workmen policies. Officers elected include President C. W. Thornburg Huntington. Vice presidents H. L. Jeve Martinsburg and H. Merkle Wheeling. Secretary and treasurer W. Ulndamood Parkeraburg.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Local Agents Insurance Association of
West Virginia
C. W. Thornburg
Huntington
H. L. Jeve Martlesbure
H. Merkle
Wheeling
W. Ulndamood
Parkeraburg
Wilson Seeks Adjournment After Talks With President
Representative Underwood conferred with President Wilson over congressional legislation and reported strong sentiment in the House for adjournment. Wilson urged that anti labor bills be disposed of in this session.
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Congress
Washington
Underwood
Wilson
Mine Horror at Vielle Marlhage Colliery Near Liege
A fire trapped two hundred miners at the Vielle Marlhage colliery near Liege. Two hundred escaped after the alarm sounded. By afternoon fire crews fought to free those still entombed and rescue operations continued amid dangerous conditions.
American line steamer New York sails after repairs
The steamship New York damaged in a collision with the Pretoria last Saturday left New York for Southampton today. She carries 415 passengers and nearly $3,000,000 in gold and silver for Europe.
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New York
American Line
Pretoria
Southampton
Europe
State Endeavorers Program Prepared for Parkersburg Meeting
The State Christian Endeavor Union meets at First Presbyterian Church in Parkersburg June 23 24 26. Delegates should be elected and sent to Virell R Butcher Parkersburg with reports to Mrs Berta McKinney and Miss Nell Layman Fairmont. The program lists many speakers and sessions led by Daniel A Poling J W Hawley George W Burdette H Clay Worth and W A Jones with installation of officers and banners awarded.
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Christian Endeavor Union
First Presbyterian
George W. Burdette
Louisi
J. W. Hawley
Harry Pennypacker
W. A. Jones
Daniel A. Poling
Boston
Pennsylvania Christian Endeavor
Union
Pittsburg
M.P. Church
Custis Shannon
Mr. Hawley
Masonic Centennial Ceremony Open to Public Tonight
The hundredth anniversary of Herman Judge Nix Lodge and the temple dedication on Went Pike street are a public event. John J. Davis will speak on local Masonic reminiscences with Governor G. W. Atkinson, Judge Louly N. Tavener, and Arthur K. Thern contributing an historical sketch. Musical numbers, dancing, refreshments, and an open reception follow the dedication from about 7:20 to 9:20 PM.
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Herman Judge Nix
Manond
Itn Temple
John J. Davis
Herman Lodge
Churen
Hides in Clouds Narrowly Eludes Deputies in California
In Los Angeles Kashiera, once said to be in the Japanese army, eluded Deputy Constable Atyera as an attempt to attach his biplane for $135. Myers aided the search, locating a vanishing speck in the sky but the effort was suspended after hours and to be resumed today.
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Anooleran
Los Angeles
Calit
T. Kashiera
Atyera
Myers
Kashiara
Unclear OCR History Item on Punishment Sentences
Two offenders charged with delinquency must work as punishment after sentencing in a city case. The morning clock tolls as authorities assign labor, with details obscured by the OCR errors but indicating a formal correction or adjustment to the penalties.
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Chirges
Dele Srunk
Une
Naren
Ubeghine Otense
Pases
Prohibition Party Debate Echoes on Liquor Tax Values
Mrs. T. M. Lake of St. Louis addresses the national convention of the Prohibition Party in Clinton Missouri. She argues the question before the public is whether liquor taxes or human lives hold greater value and urges the nation to choose wisely.
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Mrs. Lake
Wyanewcis van Aanan Clinton
Misouri
Yulso
St Rains
T. M. Lake
St. Louis
Friend Chosen Morgantown for West Virginia Education Meeting
At the forty fourth annual West Virginia Education Association meeting in Morgantown on June 19 officers were elected for the ensuing year. President Lloyd L. Friend state superintendent of high schools Charleston is next year’s meeting site. View president John C. Shaw principal West Liberty Normal School. Secretary A P Morrison Harrison County superintendent. Treasurer F J Burdette superintendent of schools Clarksburg. E R Rhodes Welch elected to executive committee. Charleston chosen for next meeting location.
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Morgantown
West Virginie, Education Association
Lloyd L. Friend
Igh
Charleston
John C. Shaw
West Liberty Normal School
A. P. Morrison
Coun
Harrison County
F. J. Burdette
Supecntenaie of
Schools of
Clarks
Bute
E. R. Rhodes
Welch
Association
West Virginia building at San Francisco expo ahead of schedule
Caldwell and Sons contractors say the West Virginia state building at the Paloma-Pacific exposition in San Francisco will be completed and ready for state control by August 1, two months earlier than officials expected. The contract previously aimed for November 1 with a September finish possible, placing West Virginia ahead of states like Ohio.
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West Virginia
San Fracisco
Calif
Caldwell and Sons
State Board of Control
Ohio
Power Weak Halts Monongahela Valley Trains Across Line
Power conditions crippled the Jayenne power house causing broad train slowdowns. The Monongahela Valley Traction Company lines were idle or slow while the Baltimore & Ohio accommodations carried increased travel as westbound Weston branch and other trains ran crowding cars with many passengers.
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Monongahella Valley Traction Company
Jayenne
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Trilné
Weston Branch
Ingumal
Warryre
No Conference in Niagara Falls Delayed by Argentine Minister
Mexican mediators announced that no conference would be held until tomorrow as Argentine Minister Naon went to Washington to learn if the American secretary of state has information affecting the conference.
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Washington
Niagara Falls
Harte
Rach Xide
Mexico
Rom Mininter “Naon
New Haven
Cambridge
Redfield Reports Strong Business Conditions At Cabinet Meet
Washington June 19 business conditions and their effect on administration trust legislation were discussed at the cabinet meeting. Secretary Redford said reports from many sources showed business unusually good for this time of year and expected to improve. The president is encouraged and determined to push the trust program. Police found two business doors open this morning. no intruder, with one store on Pike Street and another on Third Street.
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Iyarwccia Tan
Richard
Brooks
Pike Street
Third Trent
Lasalle Street Trust and Savings Bank Reorganized
Chicago June 19 The Lasalle Street Trust and Savings Bank closed by state authorities last week was placed in receivership. W2C Niblack of Chicago Title and Trust was named receiver by Jade Windes who posted a bond of 3.5 million dollars.
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Atencares Pena
Chicago
Lasalle Streat Truett and Savings Bank
Inmerant
W2c Niblack
Chicago Title and Trust Company
Jade Windes
Lin
Indictments Flight From Fell Court Actions In Morgantown
Morgantown dispatch reports indictments against Jacob Brown mac Idelbere and Stanley Gulan tied to an alleged attempt to arrest a baneball umpire. A separate case against Baltimore and Ohio Railroad obstruction of a highway was entered as nollo contendre. Violent incidents include a shooting with a horse incident and a man killed by a mine collapse.
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Jacob Brown
Mac Idelbere
Stanley Gulan
Connecon
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Brown Levanseclaves
Nollo
Morgantown
X Justice
Nicholson
Naease Coed Northview
Harrieon Kendall
Stork Makes Visit to Adams Town Family
Happiness fills the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Duncan in Adams Town as a new baby arrives this morning likely in good health, bringing joy to the household and neighborhood.
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Carl Duncan
Adamston
Steering concerns cited in ship inquiry and party vote
In New York a state party meeting recorded a single affirmative vote on a primaries resolution. In Quebec witnesses at the Empress of Ireland inquiry testified the Empress’s steering gear was defective and the vessel required helm adjustments to avoid collision, with corroboration from the Alden’s crew.
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Prana
New York
Democratic State Conference
Seasion
Tammany Hall
Montgomery Hare
Quebec
Alden
Empress of ‘Ireland
Empre
St. Lawrens
Hans Olgarin
Margaret Wilson Visits Madison For Civic Secretary Conference
Margaret Wilson daughter of the president arrived from Chicago to attend a civic leadership conference and speak on The Need for Civile Secretary in an assembly chamber. The county board of review and equalization meets July 5 to review and correct assessor books. John M. Flanigan succeeds the deceased John A. Fleming, with other members J. S. Bassel and J. D. Bassel.
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Madison
Wis
Margaret Wilson
Chicago
Social Center
Maalut
Assembly
County Board of Review and Equalization
Dssensor
John M. Flanigan
John A. Fleming
J. D. Bassel
Interstate Commerce Commission decision delayed in eastern rate case
The Interstate Commerce Commission delays publication of its decision in the eastern advance rate case, with officials indicating the ruling may not be announced for several days or up to two weeks. A marriage license was issued to Nimrod Stuart and Mabel M. Gules, both colored.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commpanion
Nimrod Stuart
Mabel M. Gules
Mediation Effort Faces Likely Collapse in Mexico Crisis
Reports from London and Niagara Falls indicate mediation talks over Mexico’s provisional president faltering. An arson attack on a church in England caused minor damage, while delegates from the United States and Harte press for a common candidate as world mediators predict a deadlock and postponements in key discussions.
Strikers Sign Petition At Turtle Creek Gathering
Striking workers at Turtle Creek today signed a petition stating that eighty five percent of the workforce is union affiliated and urging management to meet the demands. Police reported a tense morning with a single arrest during picketing near the plant gate.
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Pittsburg
Weatinghouse
Turtle Creek
Tolan Geiteh
Waek
Beart Trouble Fatal Parade of Railroad Deals
Beart business items dominate Pennsylvania reports as the Public Service Commission approves the lease of rate and road properties to the Northern Central Railway and authorizes a stock increase from 9.34 million to 27.18 million. The commission will not issue certificates yet pending financial scrutiny. The Northern Central runs from Baltimore to Philadelphia with about 400 miles of track. Meanwhile Bluefield reports a coal line project between Bluefield and Princeton initiated by the Bluefield and Princeton Company with S J Gyan involved.
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Harrisburg
Publi Service Commission Todiay
Northern Central Railsway Company
Parsmylvatine Railroad Company
Merk Sentral
Commission Caichntite
Baltimore
Ual Pa
Bluefield
Ton and Company
Bluefield and
Princeton Company
Ton
J. Gyan
Besieged City Receives Refugees Amid Food Shortages
Reported arrival of refugees in a besieged city as supplies run low. The long refugee trains and limited food provoke hardship, while inhabitants resist displacement and await aid. Details remain scarce from the Parad frontier region.
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Desociates
Galitaralay Mazatina
Wirilex
San Dae
Pacifé Mail
Oilr
Para
Wires Heat Up Polk County Political Tensions in Fairmont
A fragmented report notes Democratic party hot spots in Mirtiata county with tensions rising over transfers from Harrison county to Fairmont. The Exponent warns of three weeks of abuse aimed at the Progressive faction as locals question party loyalties and headquarters moves.
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Harrison County
Fairmont
Mexico City Seeks New Foreign Minister Amid Appointments
Reports from Mexico City indicate Bedro Lassa, cited as Mexico's foreign minister, faced initial refusal before accepting the post under President Madero. Friends reportedly persuaded him to take the role as the administration reorganizes its foreign policy team.
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Mexico City
Pinton Prevatia
Bedro Lassa
Madero
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