Minersville Riot As Troops Clash With Mob
A large mob attacks state constabulary in Minersville amid the coalfield unrest. Two men, David Davis and two unidentified foreigners, are fatally wounded. a mob holds a police superintendent prisoner as troopers fire into the air and then engage the crowd. Four men lie dead in the street as troops arrive to restore order.
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Pottsville
Minersville
David'Davis
Wolindéa
George Woll
Keyser
Pine Hi} Coat Company
Dy & Mob
Burgess Levan
Butler
Almersvilie
Mines Resume In Charleston District Strike Ends
In the Kanawha district about two thirds of the miners who struck a month ago have returned to work. About twenty five of the seventy five Chesapeake and Ohio mines remain idle, controlled by unions that balk at the agreed wage increase of three to five cents per ton, affecting around two thousand men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawha District
Charleston
Kanwha
Chesapeake and
Oh'o
Parcel Post Convening of National Association Held at Huntington
About 200 members gathered in Huntington in May for the Eastern division annual convening of the National Commissary Managers Association. The first day featured reports and an address on Parcel Post by T. Re Champler, the vice president. The association resolved opposition to the Parcel Post plan.
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Huntington
National Commissary Managers Association
T. Re Champler
Wce
New Revolvers Reach Militia Uses In 1912
The army ordnance department says automatic .45 caliber revolvers model 911 will begin distribution to organized state militias around December 1, 1912. Each state may receive up to twenty revolvers with extra magazines, to be charged to the state quota or sold for cash under existing law. The price is $14.75 with a feather pocket extra magazine and web pockets being provided by the department.
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Ordnance Department of the Army
Ordnance Department
Wilkeson man seeks wife in new york voyage tale
George J. Haya mining engineer of Wilkonburg searched for his wife Mina Meldrum of Scotland aboard the Columbia Anchor Line. They married after the ship's arrival and he reports sending money and letters without reply or news from her relatives since her disappearance amid his England trip.
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New York
George J. Haya
Wilkon
W. Vila
Mina Meldrum
Scotland
Columbia
Anchor
Hays
England
Hay
Wilbonburg
Nelister
Mariner Charged In Downtown Diamond Robbery Case
A mariner aboard the cruiser Maryland was arrested here today on charges of robbing Mrs. Philander C Knox wife of the secretary of state of diamonds valued at 2000 dollars. The incident occurred in May. Investigators report the suspect described as a mariner was taken into custody shortly after the alleged theft. Police state the case is under further inquiry and await filing of formal charges.
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Los Angeles
Maryland
Philander C. Knox
KnightsTemplars Conclave Travel by Special Railroad Run
Kanawha and Michigan Railroad announces a special train from Point Pleasant to Charleston Tuesday night for Knights Templar attending the Grand Commandery conclave in Charleston next Wednesday and Thursday. Passengers arrive Charleston about 2 40 Wednesday morning and stay in sleepers until 7 o clock. J M C Martin will arrange through sleeping car reservations from Parkersburg to Charleston on train 728 leaving Tuesday night. A return run departs Charleston Thursday at midnight with through sleepers to Parkersburg.
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Knight Templars
Grand Commandery
Charleston
Kanawha and Michigan Railroad Company
Point Pleasant
Baltimore and Ohio
J. McC. Martin
Parkersburg
Griffin for County Commissioner Prominent Lumberport Farmer
James Griffin of Lumberport, a Republican candidate, is described as a successful farmer owning 210 acres. He serves as a stock dealer, bank president, and road supervisor for 26 years, with strong education and public service ties. Supporters cite his road-building experience and county knowledge. He vows to fulfill his duties if nominated and elected.
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James
Griffin
Lumberport
Griffy
Lumberport ‘Bank
Lve
Victoria Theater Sunday Show at Three O Clock
A notice announces a Victoria theater performance this Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock featuring Cote amid a lineup. The fragmentary text suggests a public entertainment event with limited readable details.
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Mear
Cote
Victoria Theater
Case Dismissed in Jvellcn Court After Warrant
Marty Barker faced a court appearance Tuesday night in Jvellcn Gordon as a peace warrant sworn by EB We Smith led to charges that were later dismissed. The case records indicate the charge was dropped and no conviction resulted.
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Marty Barker
Jvellcn
Gordon
EB We Smith
Sheriff Fired First Shot Juror Swears at Boarding House
Antonio Polidine was arrested by Constable Thomas R Kearns on a warrant by Mrs. Romano charging him with assaulting her at a Moore Mine area boarding house. She pursued repayment with a club. Polidine allegedly threatened to strike. The case was in Justice Carter's court, with a long trial expected.
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Antonio Poildine
Thomas R- Kearns
Moore Mine
Damnick ‘Romano
Antonio
Honner
Litiey
Jackson V. Carter
Discharged Pistol As Allen Jumped From His Chair
Wytheville Virginia May 3 The commonwealth rested its case against Floyd Allen charged with shooting in Carroll county court defense opened with John Ferris three member jury. He testified he sat Sheriff Webb as Allen jumped from the chair when the evidence was pronounced.
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Wytheville
The
Commonwealth Today
Floyd Allen
Carrol Cowry Court
John Ferris
Gig Aton
Webb
Allen
West Point Entrance Exam Results for Hartland Falls Student
Charles P. Cliford returned home from Hartland Falls after nine months at the preparatory school for West Point. He recently took the entrance exam and will learn in a few days if he passed. if not, another chance will be offered in ten days. The exam was the hardest ever given to a graduating class and only about one third are expected to pass.
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Charles P. Cliford
Hartland Falls
West Point
Revival at Ash Chapel Promises Many New Converts
Revival meetings at Ash Chapel in Hroad Oaks begin last Sunday with strong interest. The revival spirit has been evident in recent months and the congregation expects many additions this year. Rev. RB Armabarger will preach tonight at 7:46 at Block A. All are invited to attend.
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Ash Chapel
Hroad Oaks
Armabarger
Kansas Republicans to Name Delegates at Large in Convention
Kansas Republicans convene in Topeka to name four delegates at large to the national convention and endorse Roosevelt Bristow and Stubbs. Bristow and Stubbs say they will not seek delegation.
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Roosevelt
Kan
Kansas
Bristow
Stubbs
Shroyer Dead and Gratton, May & Jacob Shroyar News
Four prominent Taylor County residents, including Shroyer and Gratton families, are noted in an obituary sketch. The text mentions years of life and a remembrance service to be held next Sunday, with unclear references to locations and local observances.
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Gratton, May
Jacob Shroyar
Taylor County
Knottsville
Eight who Wind Tiger a terene tn in county fall west
A fragmentary OCR item lists several individuals including Mitchel Homer and Joknor Grimes among a crowd in Moundsville. It mentions a murder motif and references local names and places, but the garbled text obscures clear events or outcomes.
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Moundsviile
Mitchel
Homer
Stethe the
Othars
Joknor Grimes
Nalpesiim Lace
Charles i Myers
Josetty Miler Aid
Judge Archibald Washengior's probe advances in commerce case
A truncated report shows Judge Archibald Washengior overseeing a House committee session. The inquiry resumes examining Ja Williams of Beranton Pu y reportedly involved in alleged bribery tied to a land sale.
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Washengior
Houve Indfeldey Comm
Ja W Wiliams
Beranton
Tava
Thaw Case In New York Court For Mental Condition
The Thaw case marks a major criminal inquiry into the mental state of Stanford Waite's slayer. Supreme Court Justice Stapleton opened the inquiry on April 19 at noon, with noted experts including Dr. Adolf Meyer and Dr. Frederick Peterson among those who examined Thaw and his mother.
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Kendall
Boeglee
New York
Supreme Court
Stapleton
Stanford
Waite
Adolf Meyer
Jobna
Hopking University
Frederick Peterson
Columbia University
Wm. A. White
Government Hospital For the Insane
Washington Wehava
Court orders dismissals in multiple circuit cases
Orville L Lowe versus Shinng ton Construction Company Pillsbury Provision and Packing Company versus Charles B Alexander et al Beatrice Griffin versus Robert A Boggess et al Sylva C Stevens versus Eyerat Stieed et al were ordered dismissed in the circuit court on Wednesday.
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Orville L. Lowe
Shinngton Construction Company
Pillsbury Provision and Packing Company
Charles B. Alexander
Beatrice Griffin
Robert A. Boggess
Sylva C. Stevens
Eyerat Stieed
Boy Missing in Weston District Sparks Alarm
Anxious search unfolds in Weston near Broad Street for 14 year old Glauilin Lough reported missing since the previous Thursday after leaving work with only the clothes on his back. Neighbors and authorities alerted as Mrs. Angeline Lough appeals for any sighting or word, with widespread notice to readers.
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Weston
Angeline Lough
Glauilin
Wrater
Jed Mine Fails Bluubfield After Explosion
Jed Coal & Coke Company owners of the Jed mine face a damaging incident linked to a recent explosion. Court named A. H. Storm in the proceedings. The firm reportedly invested 600000 in the mine, which has never paid a dividend. After the wreck, W. A. Lathrop, the president, died. A city victim from Wilnoburg was reported Wednesday.
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Bluubfield
Jed Coal & Coke Company
Jed
A. H. Storm
W. A Lathrop
Decides to Spend More Days in Ohio and Washington
A garbled report notes plans to extend stay in Ohio and then Washington with multiple appearances. References to a president, Marietta, and Dolimbas are unclear, but indicate a speech schedule over several days beginning in the morning.
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Winchiestior
Twip Fok
Ohio
Washington
Marietta
Body found dead in Lita apartments in Sattar building
The body of a woman identified as Lita was found dead Tuesday morning in her apartment in the Sattar building. An autopsy cited heart troubles. The burial will be Thursday in Parkersburg with services at the Warne Undertaking Company chapel. Her daughter and brother arrived to view the body. The funeral will be held later in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
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See Towed
Lita
Sattar
Parkersburg
Ridepae
James
Burtal
Odd Fellows
Migs Laporla
Mr” Bryant
Wody Marris
Bie
Chapel of the Warne
London Telegram Claims Victory After Raid
London dispatch reports the governor of the territory says Allan troops raided Taye duya and captured 1,000 Thallgn troops, claiming a victory in the operation. The telegram is carried by a special wire service.
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London
H Allan
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Commonwealth
Charles Clifford
Broad Oaks
Shroyer
Eer
Archibald
Fee Abi
Thaw
Twolion Jon
T-Plyany
Wilnonburg
Wan
City
Vieltor Wednéaday
Days Inc Flame
Nera
Hallan
Gapr
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