Dry goods firm in bad shape prompts receivership
Receivers named in New York for the wholesale dry goods firm H. B. Claflin Company after a $26,000,000 to $44,000,000 liability estimate. Joseph Martinsdale and Frederick A. Julliard named receivers, bonds set at $500,000, amid extensive interlocking holdings and concerns tied to Associated Merchants, United Dry Goods and related subsidiaries.
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York
Lerere
H. B. Claflin Company
Aehe
L. Hand
Ae Recelvire Joseph
John Clafin
Financial
Itin
Roods Uold
Thexe
H. B. Clatlin Company
Trim
Clagin Company
United States
Danica
Gaye
H. B. Claron Company
New York
H. B. Cladin
H. D. Clatthe
Associated Merchants Company
United Dry Goods Company
No Decision On U S Marshal Office Move At Parkersburg
NO DECISION PARKERSBURG June 25 United States Marshal Ned Smith said there is nothing to announce on transferring the marshal's office to Clarksburg or to new quarters on the third floor of the federal building. He indicated any move would await United States Judge A G Dayton's approval and likely an announcement soon. Smith attended the Democratic state convention and left for home, planning to return in a few days.
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Parkersburg
United States
Ned Smithr
Clarksburg
Federal
Tewuilding
A. G. Dayton
Free Labor Bureau to Open in Charleston
June 25 dispatch reports J. H. Nightingate, labor commissioner, announces a free employment bureau in Charleston. Operated with the department of labor under existing law to direct men to places of employment. The text notes unclear references to local labor and cattle headlines.
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Charleston
Iabor
J. H. Nightingate
Department of Inbor
Uncle Sams Pig Gift to Colombia Should Not Pass
Panama and Venezuela protest to Washington against ratification of the Colombian treaty. They warn that a $26,000,000 U S payment could fund conquest in South America. Representing Panama are Rafael M Arizaga and others. Venezuela speaks through its president and officials. The note comes as Wilson and Bryan back the treaty.
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Columbia
Panama Canal
Panama
Ecuador
Venezuela
Washin
U. S. Senate
Railway Mail Pay Under Debate Amid Post Office Rail Clash
WashingtonJune 25 A clash between legislative and administrative branches surrounds the Moon postal bill and a parallel House bill on railway small pay. The joint congressional committee, aided by Post Office Department and Interstate Commerce Commission officials and by the American Railway Association, weighs railroads underpaid for railway mail service and the risks of transferring express business to the postal system. The committee, led by former Senator Bourne, faces claims of underpayment and seeks an outcome that ensures prompt mail handling while fairly compensating railroads for services.
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Congress
Postoffice Department
Interstate Commerce Communion
Congressional Committee
American Railway Associaton
Peters
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Clairmay
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Oregon
Post Office Department
Eala
Jed Louis J. Brandely
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Ty Youson
Taltimore
Ohio
Rover
Burne
Joint Committee of Congress
Railroad Committee On
Department
Railroad Committee
Arson Blaze Trial Follows Funeral Plans
Dora Gay Davis faces trial in the Blazer case charging arson that endangered a house on Industrisland. The proceedings occur at the Elks lodge with John F. Mason presiding, the body of Harry H Blazer expected for burial, and transfers to Parkersburg and Winona noted. The event references an appeal case among Odd Fellows and Maccabees with the public invited.
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Elks' Lodge
Blazer
Sry
Lone
Harry H. Blazer
Industrisland
Elks’ Lodge
John FP
Mason
John
Horam
Charleston
Puble
Ae Ata
Ot ‘Odd Fellows
Maccabees
All Heights Foi Edward Hndwae
Dla
Milpsed
Gem
Bruno Plort
Tila Child
Parkersburg
Arthur Whittaker
Winona
Decisive Zacatecas Battle Aims Villa Victory Report
General Villa declares a five day siege near Zacatecas ended with a decisive defeat of 14,000 Federals led by Medina Barrón and five generals. He reports 4,000 enemy dead and 2,000 wounded, with 4,000 prisoners, 12 cannons, and supplies captured. Villa notes high casualties on the Federal side and destruction of forts including El Grillo, while allies under Natera aided the victory.
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Mex
Zacatecas
Constitutionallate
Villa
Medina Barton
Natera
Auguan Pallontas
Herrera
Rodrigues
Seven Kegs Seized After Mount Clare Warrant
In Justice William B Starebor's court on Hawes Street and Matc Dorel a wine r employed at the Marshal coastminnet Mount Clare faces a hearing next Tuesday after Constable Robert McClung's visit to Dorete's boarding house at Mount Clare. The constable swore out a warrant against Dorete for selling beer and other intoxicants without a license. Kegs of beer were found, seized, and taken to Clarksburg with the prisoner. Darcie posted $300 bond for Tuesday's appearance.
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Boyen
Inslay
William B.starebor
Hawes Street
Matc Dorel
Marshal Coastminnet
Mount Clare
Bando
Robert McClung
Dorete
Georgie Bable
Dorete's
Clarksburg
Darcie
Avis Upheld on Arecist Tewe MLEBRAMS Washington DC June 23
Senate judiciary committee pruned sections of the Clayton trust bill and struck out section No 8 which barred denying resale to a responsible firm. Representative Avis of West Virginia led the fight in the House earning district praise for opposing what supporters warned would impair coal business prosperity.
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Avis
West Virginia
Ayia
Will Organize All State Coal Miners
Chas Brooks Smith reports from Washington on June 25 that the United Mine Workers expect a prolonged industrial war to unionize West Virginia mines. Progress is noted in Kanawha and New River districts with a check off agreement. future campaigns target Fairmont and Dolller areas as judges and opposition are pressed.
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Chas. Brooks Smith
Washington, D.C
United Mine Workers
West Virginia
Ain U
Kanawha
New River
Norfolk and Western
Malta
Fairmont
Union
Kanawhei
Ihs
Ats
A. G. Dayton
Ivasion
Tudge Dayton
Dayton
Dolller'a
Fairmont Eld
Intense Heat Shuts Streets as Westinghouse Strike Protests
June 25 Pittsburg locals report intense heat driving Westinghouse strikers from Turtle Creek valley streets. Deputies guard a bridge to the electric plant while strike leaders insist the bridge is public property. Organizers of local unions form locals at Mansfield foundries and R.D. Nuthall Company plant.
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Pittsburg
Westinghouse
Turtle Creek Valley
Dickela
Agatnet
Allegheny Congenial
Weetinghouse
Mratford Foundries
R.d.nuthall. Company
Wells Held in Murder Case at Uniontown Pa
Jae 35, Walls, 20, charged with the January 3 1913 murder of Charlen Hy Butler near McClelland. The trap was sprung 22 seconds after Walls was removed from the death cell during Fayotte county executions. Vella and Debeo were convicted and sentenced to hang. DeLeo’s sentence was commuted. Both were Tallane.
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Jae
Stunk Walls
Charlen Hy Butler
McClelland
Own
Walls
Waa
Fayotte
Vella
Aul
Debeo
DeLeo
Joth
Brotherhood Reds Face Blues in Big Fourth of July Game
A silver cup trophy is to be awarded by the Brotherhood to the winners of the baseball game between the Brotherhood Reds and Blues during the Big Fourth of July celebration at the fair grounds. The cup is currently displayed at a Third Street jewelry store.
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Eliver
Brotherhood
Theo
Brotherhood Reds
Blues
Fair Grounds
Third Street
Publication of U S Japan California land notes agreed
Secretary Bryan and Ambassador Chinda will publish the correspondence between the United States and Japan on California land laws in both nations. The papers begin with Japan’s May 1943 protest and end with yesterday’s note, showing arguments over treaty language and the Webb Act effects.
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Pasedayso
Washington
Musual
Bryan
Chinda
United States
Japan
California
Tate Department
Roosevelt to Lead Hard Campaign From Oyster Bay
Colonel Roosevelt returned to Sagamore Hill after landing at Oyster Bay and immediately began organizing for what he calls the toughest political fight. He dictated letters and telegrams at full speed nine hours after arrival, insisting he is in excellent condition despite a sore throat.
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Woot
Oyster Bay
Roonavelt
Sagamore Hill
New York
Roosevelt
Moves BIR Office In Irving And Union National Bank Buildings
Dr. M. J. Bartlett relocates his business from the Irving Building to Union National Bank Building. He moves from Irwin Building on Third Avenue to rooms 317 and 213 in the Union National Bank building as recorded.
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M. J. Bartlett Tax
Ace
Irving
Irwin
Third Atresia
Union National Bair
Unclear fragment hints at names and affiliations
Fragmentary OCR text mentions multiple names and possible affiliations but provides no coherent event or outcome to describe a specific news item. The readable bits include Garrett and Yeung among others, with scattered terms that do not form a complete report.
Parrish Dies at 70 in Wallace Home
Mr Parrish died at 11 p m Wednesday at his Wallace home after a long illness He was born February 18 1835 in Marion County and was a farmer He is survived by Rebecca Parrish T J Parrish a son a daughter Mrs H J Shaver and several brothers Funeral services will be held at 8 tomorrow morning at the France Methodist Church with burial in Wallace.
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Wallace
Mr. Parrish Wee
Mariont County
Rebecca Parrish
Onéseony T. J. Partia
Thi Golty
Nughter
H. J. Shaver
Delock
France
County Court Registers Grant Aigtrid Vote Thursday
The county court recorded Grant Aigtrid’s vote Thursday regarding a high school assertion to be held in that district. It notes that Tanmonta Agotires are forced from any form of city tax.
Beall and DePus Forcas At State Democratic Conven tion
A long account of the West Virginia Democratic state convention at Parkersburg. Hodges supporters push for federal offices while Beall and Preston County’s politicos jockey for position. Roll call ends with Hodges securing nomination amid taunts and cheers as Hodges and Beall vie for party platform planks and leadership.
Arson squad probe in Belfast over Dublin building blaze
Police in Belfast investigate a suspicious blaze at a city building, examining fire damage and potential arson links. Investigatorsated quantities of accelerants found at the scene while reviewing witnesses and nearby security footage for leads.
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Belfast
Ireland
Juderion Squad
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