Battle signals before city occupation in Mexican conflict
Reports from Chihuahua and Mex City describe prelude battles as Mexican forces move toward Isakon Villa and Carranza tours observe foreign spectators. The staged display aims to show a friendly stance to Mexicans while anti foreign agitation risks severe punishment. Rebels may shift toward Torreon and Monterey as operations continue.
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Chihuahua
Mex
Hi Tao
Tex
Salttlig
Isakon
Mons Forey
Torreda
Carmaoza
Villa
Cib
Carranza Caplet
Americana
Mexicat
Carranza
Torreon
Dionterey
Woman killed amid Vera Cruz unrest reported by refugees
Refugees from the federal capital bring reports of a German woman, Clara Beckmeyer, killed by a mob in Musivo City on April 27 amid the Vera Cruz upheaval. No confirmation reached here. The United States plans to occupy Vera Cruz with Marines and sailors as the occupation proceeds.
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Fria Vera Cruz
Clara Beckmeyer
Musivo City
Navy Department
Washington, D.C
Saifors
Vera Cruz
Relief in Tokyo as Siberia reported in peril near Formosa
Great relief spread through Great Relief Toro as Manila reports Pacific Mail steamer Siberia in great peril off Formosa. Officials in Tokyo offer no explanation for yesterday’s alarming reports and recall a warship dispatched to aid the vessel.
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Toro
Japan
Manila
Pacific Mail
Siberia
Formoga Sonate
Mawili
Tokio Na
Board Report Details Transportation Plans for Clarksbury Region
Secretary treasurer G W Duddarar presents a two month activity summary for Clarksbury Board of Trade. Efforts include reinstating tram routes Nos 1 and 6 in Buckhannon and soliciting public opinion. A traffic bureau is formed with Harding as chair and a committee to address shipper concerns. Also notes continued talks with the Eastern Bottle Company and a May 4 progress update. Washington dispatch reports Red Cross funds to aid wounded Mexicans after Monterey capture.
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G. W. Duddarar
Board of Trade
Buckhannon
Hia
Wes
Clarkbsurg
Tne Aamer
Ant Ready
Anterurtan
West
Te Central Weel
Virginia Winlow Gun Association
Interstate Commerce
Pont Justment
Utg
M LraMc Bureau
Titiv-Ollrce
Clarksburg Board of ‘Trade
COU
Harding Waa
Chulravam
Tony Arailie
Eastern
Eastern Bottle Company
Aidts Daan
Salumond Oko
Owens Kal Wits
Washington, May
Red Crown
Hand
Monterey
Hanna Daving
Werosdell
Strikes Loom Over West Virginia Coal Mines in Dispute
Charleston May 2 The future of a 10,000 miner strike in the Kanawha district hinges on a clause in the expired contract. If unresolved after 30 days, disputed talks move to the international officers of the United Mine Workers and operations may halt. Miners claim no disputed points. operators deny, citing outdoor labor checks and unsettled issues. An IBM committee will seek guidance in Indianapolis Monday. Meanwhile 600 idle at Cabin Creek and about 100 at Paint Creek.
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Charleston
United Mine Workers of American
Jubor
Indianapollx
Cabin Creek
Paint Croek
Pasaer
Denver
Cole
Garrison
J. F. Wellborn
Colardidy Fuel and Tron Company
Garrigga
Holbrook
Doyle
United Mine Workers
Sunda
United States
Sermon Series at St Paul Methodist Episcopal Church
The pastor will begin a six Sunday series at St Paul Methodist Episcopal Church South on the general theme What the Methodists Believe. The Sunday morning sermon will address Universal Salvation and invitations are extended to bring friends.
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St. Paul's Methodist Church
South
St. Paul' S Methodist-Episcopal Church
Wil
Panis Challenged Liberal Candidate in Duel Rhetoric
In Panis France Baynes Callisax reelected chamber official has publicly challenged Fernando Galleres Liberal candidate to a duel amid post election tension. The confrontation underscores partisan strife as the electoral contest wraps up.
Presbyterial Society Meets at Fairmont First Presbyterian
The tenth annual meeting of the Graton Presbyterial Society will be held at the First Presbyterian church in Fairmont on Wednesday and Thursday. About forty out of town delegates are expected. Each day includes morning and afternoon services and an evening gathering. Miss Rachel Lowrie of the Philadelphia Woman's Board of World Missions will speak Wednesday evening on Electricity to Miss Jone, plus music led by Mrs. C. W. Waddell. Thursday features Xinn Robinson from Brugh Creek speaking on Mourteln Mixstong with special afternoon and evening music under Mrs. C. C. Robb.
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Graton Presbyterial Society
First Presbyterian Church
Fairmont
Rachel Lowrie
Philadelphia Woman's Board of Worden Missions
Jone
Xinn Robinson
Brugh Creek
Mourtteln Mixstong
C. W. Waddell
C. C. Robb
New Huerta Man Takes Foreign Affairs Post in Cabinet
Washington May 2 Licentiate Esteva Ruiz has been appointed minister of foreign affairs in the Huerta cabinet to succeed Portillo Rojas. The Spanish ambassador was informed and carried the news to mediators, who began a conference with him present. Ruiz had been undersecretary to Portillo and aided mediation efforts, with the change not expected to hinder progress.
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Washington
Esteva Ruez Hin
Huerta
Portillo Rojas
Russ
Portillo
Dartles
Rhino
Ruiz
Portilla
Jnmade
Eighteen Miners’ Bodies Recovered In Mine Disaster
At Eccles New River Collieries No. 5 eighteen bodies have been recovered from wrecked galleries as dawn rescue crews work. Seventeen more are located and expected to be brought out by nightfall. Director Holmgren leads organized efforts with fresh crews as pumps run continually to drain the mine.
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New River Collieries Company
Eccles
Garrison Orders Disarm As Peace Effort Expands
May 3 Washington. Under presidential authority, Secretary of War Garrison issues a proclamation calling on people in Colorado to lay down arms and ammunition. Army officers in charge of regional turmoil directed to enforce the order. Major Holbrook at Trinidad and local officials respond as authorities seek to quell strikes and disarmament measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Garrison Wate
Colorado
United States Army
Strikers Clash as Denominators Split in Denver May
In Denver on May 2, two factions of striking miners clashed amid ongoing labor tensions. Reports indicate continued unrest as strikers from opposing sides confronted each other, signaling deep divisions within the movement and potential for further demonstrations in the area.
Miners Walk Out In Connellsville Strike At Herbert Plant
A wage cut triggered a strike by 200 miners and coke workers at the Herbert plant of the Connellsville Central Coke Company near Connellsville Pennsylvania. Drivers and outside workers face a 25 cent daily cut, others 10 percent. Workers say no wage settlement was reached at other plants and the Herbert plant remains the point of contention. The strike, occurring May 1, follows a posted reduction notice and has sparked broader labor tensions in nearby coal regions.
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Connellsville
Herbert Plant
Connellsvile Central Coke Company
Here
Herbert Mina
Drunkenness arrests in police court session
Mayor Waldi reports eight cane disposals at the session of police court Saturday morning. Thirdle was arrested for drunkenness, paid fines, and was released. Others arrested on the same charge were sent to the city limits and told to change the city. A marriage license was issued to John Backus and Hattle P Barker.
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Waldi. Cole
John Backus
Hattle P. Barker
Four Convicts Taken From County Jail to State Penitentiary
Guards from the state penitentiary at Moundaville transported four sentenced prisoners from the county jail to serve terms imposed by the criminal court. The trip on the Short Line afternoon passenger carried Hattie Smith, serving four years for manslaughter, J. J. Stohar, two years for highway robbery, Stanley Pruss, two and a half years for burglary, and Steven Sapchovich, three years for burglary.
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State
Moundaville
Criminal Court
Moundsie
Hattie -Smith
J. J.stohar
Stanley Pruss
Steven Sapchovich
Miners Shot by Police Chief in Northview Incident
James and Harrison Kendall, injured in a late Friday shooting by Police Chief J. H. Nicholson, are hospitalized at St Marys with non fatal wounds. Nicholson had attempted to arrest them for drunkenness and disorderly conduct after an alleged disturbance at Northview home of J. C. Dodd. Three Kendall brothers were in custody and charged. the other two men faced warrants as the investigation continued.
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James
Harrison
Kendall
Adamstonp
St. Mary's Hospital
Northview
J. H. Nicholman
Albert
Harley
Robert
J.C. Dodd
Northview i
Mr. Dodd
Dodd
Nicholson
Harrigon
Talen
Nicholeon
W. E. Starcher
Kendall Brothers
Horses Shipped for Cavalry Duty in Colorade Zone
Horses belonging to the second squadron of the fifth United States Cavalry were shipped from Leavensworth Kansas to Trinidad by fast freight on May 2 in response to a War Department order. Major Holbrook stated the move aims to divide dismounted forces and provide mounts to accelerate troopers' operations.
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Agaccsnyen
Auditor Darst to Address Brotherhood at Church
John Sherman Darst state auditor of Charlester will address the Brotherhood at 3 o clock tomorrow afternoon in the auditorium of the First Methodist Episcopal church on Three Great Characters in the World's History. A large audience is expected and all men of the city are invited to attend with music by the Brotherhood chorus.
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John Sherman Darst
Charlester
Addrome
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Daratte
Andress
Brotherhood Chorus
Sutton WV Assembly Address Cites Unity and Progress
A Morgantown engineer and state official speakers urged interior counties to unite for better transportation, church and civic life. They called on residents to join with the governor in building a stronger state and promised future discussions on farming and shared prosperity.
Demand Increase In Window Glass Rallys In May
Pittsburg Pa May 2 The Gl master reports demand for window glass rising yet factories delay restocking. Producers hesitate to build stocks ahead of annual shutdowns as heat and labor constraints shrink skilled work force. Some plants lay off workers while others plan idle periods through the summer with ample on hand stocks to cover production gaps.
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Pittsburg
Inney
Eérnent
Okmulgee
Ohta
Mourners Parade in NYC as Rockefeller Interests Protest Coal Strike
In New York on May 2 mourners gathered near the Standard Oil building on Broadway to protest the Colorado coal strike tied to the Rockefeller interests. Upton Sinclair joined the march after recent prison release for disorderly conduct. A warrant was issued for Maria Gane, editor of the Industrial Workers of the World, for threats against Rockefeller. detectives searched for her.
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Marla Gane
Industrial Workers of the World
Rockefeller
Civil War Secretary of War order sets military rule in Veracruz
In Veracruz Mexico on May 2 Civil governor Kerr reported that Washington ordered civil government replaced by a military regime under General Funsten. Kerr awaits official notice and says civil offices will be suspended pending military appointment. Local papers discuss the policy amid changes and a police action in which two detectives seize a woman near a building.
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Vora Cruz
Mexico
Kerr
Garrimen
Waa
Funsten
Vern Grae
Washington
Kor
Immeistration
Nightingale Named State Labor Commissioner in West Virginia
JACK NIGHTINGALE of Parkersburg, former secretary treasurer of the West Virginia Federation of Labor and AFL organizer, was appointed state labor commissioner by Governor Bettry D. Tatfeld, effective immediately. He will be Nightingale’s secretary. the inspector of weights and measures transfers to the new position, and Sydney Butt receives an appointment as well.
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Barton
Charleston
Jack Nightingale
Parkersburg
West Virkibia Federation of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Betry D.tatfeld
Wday
V. Tistion
Wheete
Perkersburs
Sydney
Goddes
Unknown executor named for estate case in archaic text
Fragmentary OCR reads a civil estate note naming an executor of the nature of Jers Dekon and references United State Fidelity. It lists potential beneficiaries or parties including W. Loch Bryn Cunningham F. G Daris Hiram Jen and Seahas, with unclear connection to a Charles 5 and Makon Qudalfies.
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Charles
Akon
Batchat Te An
United State Fidelity
Loch Bryn Cunningham
F. G Daris
Hiram Jen
Anniversary Celebration At Home Furnishing Co
A public reception is planned Monday at the Home Furnishing Company location near West Main and Third. The event features flowers, souvenirs, a musical program, and prizes with additional decor and decorations as part of the anniversary celebration.
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By the Home Furnishing Co
Siswell
West Main Street
Third
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