Moammar Siberia Sinks After Accident Near Formosa
Reports from Tokio state the Siberia bound for Manila from Nagasaki via Hong Kong sank off Formosa’s west coast. The liner carried about 800 passengers including Mrs Frances Tarrison wife of the Philippine governor general. Communications with the Minnewark and other ships ceased as officials investigated possible causes including pirates, with rescue efforts and consular updates ongoing.
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Tokio
Japan
JiapSich
Nagataki
Moammer
Siberia
Isand
Vormoss
Frances ,Tarrison
Roy
Philippines
Nagasaki
Manilla
Hong Kong
George W. Guthrie
Soo
Mond i
Formoba
Formosa
Siboria
Pormoya
Sarrivon
Siort
Yokshama
Siberian
Bean
Yokohama
Manitla
Babin
Zeeder
Williamson
al ‘Tansil
Kiushiy Island
Oil fears at Tampico prompt diplomatic talks
May Day dispatches note gravity of oil overflow at Tampico causing threat to town as tanks spill and logs block routes. British ambassador Spring-Rice meets Assistant Secretary Osborne seeking a neutral stance amid clashes near the Ward Line Antilla and broader oil turmoil.
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Tampico
Antilla
Ceceil Spring-Rice
Osborne
State Department
Oil Fold
Turmoil Reported in Trinidad Gauoh City Districts
Washington May department bulletins say conditions at Weylandaburg in the Colorado mining district near Captain Smith and U S Army troops are critical. Work to restore order in Trinidad and Gauoh City districts is proceeding.
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Washington
Weylandaburgh
Colorado
Smith
United States Army
Trinidad
Gauoh City
Sentenced for assault amid family quarrel in county
Sauon Hill colored was fined and given ten days on the county road for assaulting and beating his wife Mrs Lttlan Mit+i. A quarrel weeks earlier led to charges against Mrs and Allen, all part of the complaint in the case heard Friday.
Diplomas To Be Awarded As Board Concludes Terms
The West Virginia state board of regents, meeting in Charleston, planned to finalize work connected with closing terms of normal schools and the state university. About 500 diplomas were ready, including 80 for the state university graduates. The board also addressed summer school teacher selections. Attending members included President Hodges, Geo. S. Laidley, E. W. Ogleby, and J. B. Findley, with Prof Wy. Hill visiting and speaking on agriculture at the West Virginia Colored Institute.
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Charleston
W. Va
State Board of Regents
State Department of Schools
President Hodges
State University
Morgantown
M. P. Shirey
Ich Geo
Laidley
E. W. Ogleby
Elm Grove
Fillett Northcott
Huntington
J. B. Findley
Wy. Hill
Department of Agriculture
Bethany College
Schools Department
Hill
West Virginia Colored Institute
Institute
Home Missionary Sale at Glemm’s Store Saturday
Home Missionary group offers bread cakes and pies for sale at Glemm’s store starting at 9 a.m. Saturday. Proceeds support mission work and local church outreach.
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W. T
Glemm
Kanawha City Bridge Plan Promises Real Estate Boom
The Kanawha City improvement project includes a new bridge over the Kanawha River linking Washington Street with Fourth Avenue and extending toward Montgomery. Ex-Governor MacCorkle and local officials forecast rapid suburban growth, streetcar access, and industrial expansion as housing, water, and concrete walkways spread along the river corridor.
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Charleston
Kanawha River
Washington Etree
Fourth Avenue
Kanawha City
Kanawha City Alto
Chesapeake and Ohio
Toal Dunbar
Kanawha
Sha Dunbar Slecific
Disrupted Mexican Rail Service Traps City Dwellers
Reports say disrupted railroad facilities hinder departure from the city as the state department notes about 1,000 Americans in Mexico and consular efforts urge Brazil’s minister and Admiral Cradock to restore rail links with the capital. The Mexican capital sees few arrivals as trains stop after Vera Cruz departures.
Tentative program for 3914 Elks reunion at Parkersburg
The program outlines arrivals on Tuesday June 10 and June 17 with a morning business session of the State Reunion Association and an afternoon stag outing and picnic at Blennerhatt Island. An automobile index and reception for ladies at Country Civilily Fan e 28. A.M Paragraph P. Ot Ontine at Terragin Park with an evening ball.
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The
Elks of
West Virania
Parkersburg
Business Apeston
State Reunion Association
Blennerhaett Island
Country Civi
Ohio miners weigh strike over mine closures
Columbus Ohio May 1 Important developments loom as the Ola miners organization executive committee meets to decide on a strike by about 45000 miners shut since April 1 by operators amid litigation over the mine law. Leaders say a strike decision was unofficially agreed upon but not yet made.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ola
Soule
Navy to send Montana with Vera Cruz dead to New York
Admiral Badger said the battleship Montana would depart for New York within two or three days bearing the bodies of sailors and Marines killed at Vera Cruz. The ship will transport remains to the homes or relatives as the services concluded.
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Pratt Washington
Badger
Navy
Montana
New York
Vera Graz
Refugees From Mexico Arrive in New Orleans
Thirty six refugees from Mexico, the first released from quarantine, arrive in New Orleans to be housed with families in various parts of the United States. Nearly 700 refugees remain at the detention camp, awaiting passage within forty hours.
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New Orleans
Ratagees
Mexico
United States
Rockefeller About Scared by Mine Strike Protests
New York May 11 John D Rockefeller Jr says he feels forced to bear the brunt of criticism from Colorado mine strike protests. He hopes soon to devise a plan to relieve the public demonstrations against him. Mourners march before Stand ard Oil on Broadway as threats and arrests unfold. suffragists Elizabeth Freeman and Ira Greenwood are noted. Frey Freeman released from The Tombs after paying a 2 fine for disorderly conduct.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Tombs
Upton Sinclair
Rockefellers
Tuld’te
Long-Hs
Poncantico S
Bankers Meet Plans for West Virginia Association Event
Grafton May 1 The cascative committee of Group Six of the West Virginia Bankers Association met at the Willard to lay plans for the annual meeting. Members include W H Shagduck chairman of the Grafton Banking and Trust Co Lee Satt ef ield secretary of the First National Bank of Monongah John G Morgan of the Viral National Bank of Fairmont Sars M Lantz of the Pitts National Bank of Kinwood and W B Holden of the Merchants and Producers Bank of Salem.
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Grafton
West Virginia Bankers Apociation
Willard/do- Ins
Thge
W. H. Shagduck
Grafton Ganking
Trust Company
Lee Sattefield
First National Bank of Monongah
John G. Morgan
Viral National Bank of Fairmont
Sars M.lantz
Pirot National Bank of Kinewood
W. B. Holden
Merchants and Producers Bank, of
Salem
Brandeis Warns Railroads Inadequate Revenues Endanger Prosperity
Justice Louis D Brandeis argues before the Interstate Commerce Commission that the net railroad revenues are not adequate to guarantee the prosperity of the public and to ensure the welfare of the consuming public in the five per cent advance rate case.
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Patna
Washington
Louia C. Brandeis
Warstate Commerce Commission
Ile
Roosevelt's Trip Described as Mighty Hard One
A late report from Minnaus says Col. Roosevelt faces a tough itinerary on his United States trip with possible Madrid destination for Kermit Roosevelt’s marriage. Officials interpret hard trip as reflecting shared dangers rather than mere travel. If Col. Roosevelt leaves Minnaus soon, he may reach New York by May 20.
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New York
Mannois
Roosevelt
Secral
Tint Kermit
Madrid
Spain
Joesph Willard
Coln Roosevelt
National Museum
Ife
Minnaus
Baltimore and Ohio Employees' Magazine Reports Agriculture Chief
J H Stewart of Morgantown named head of the Baltimore & Ohio agricultural department with broad employee interest. Ohio work shows progress as workers raise poultry and crops, with earnings cited for a Camden Station truck patch. Editor thanks Stewart and seeks continued cooperation.
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Baltimore, & Ohio
ADS Agricultural Department
J.H. Stewart
Morgantown
Ohio
Camden Station
Altinors
Baltimore & Olio
Stewart
Agricultural Department
Preston County Progressives Clash Over Party Control
A Hamilton County perspective highlights Preston County Progressives and Republicans at a joint committee meeting. The dispute centers on attempts to control the Progressive organization, with Montgomery viewed as a target. The Preston group rejects outside dictation and affirms party loyalty as mischief among rivals is exposed.
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G. A. Bolden
Charleston
Mhpubicane
Preston County
Calde
Sam B. Montgomery
Houtington
Montagomery
topRey
Montaomiery
Thalimudn
Preston
Toca
Kingwood
Kanawha
Montgomery
Hin
Owith
Curaelren
Republican Party
Xem
Ineh
Government Suit to Divorce from Central Pacific Denies All
In district court the government alleges that Central Pacific and Southern Pacific operated jointly and that the merger affected public service. The Southern Pacific answers denying the government claims and arguing that Central Pacific entities were owned and integrated within Southern Pacific rights of way. The filing discusses historical relations, terminal properties, and the effect on public interest, referencing the Hartman merger case and congressional understanding of terminal ownership and control.
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Balt Larh City
Uladap
United States
United Hinteneu ‘Srnijant
Pacl&s Ui
Jaukner
Central
Southern ‘Pacific Railroad
Sotara
Aries
Roel
Bond Steue
Oe Pacific
Carl Ken
Therato
Hartman Ep
Ee Supreme Court
Union Pactic Anit
Southern Pacific
Hiete Eat
Thie Lend
Pense Batow
Batow
Browett
Ami
Elven Nat Corporation
Central Pacite
Southern Paciseroad Company
Hiaatn and Company
Central Fay Elite
Central Pacific
Hal Company
Puclic Rejleind
Ciuiet Rai
Aidy
Esha
Neraement
Congress
Indadtuke Dees
Central Pacific Rail Company
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