Border state troops summoned to colors
President Baker ordered Texas Arizona and New Mexico militia to border security amid rising border raids. Regular infantry including Thirtieth Third Twenty first and elements from Fort Lawton Vancouver and Spokane offered, totaling about 1000 more troops. Guard units under Dick Act urged nationwide readiness. mobilization directed by General Funston with state and federal coordination to counter raids and protect civilians.
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National Guard of
Texas
Arizona
New Mexico
Funston
Milittia
Horder
Baker
Miotriot
Tech Grande Las
New Mexeco
Taxne
Thin
Finston
Lonte
Calted
Miattis
Bure
Madigan Barracks
Wavertown
Oswero
N.Y
Vancouver Barracks
Fort Lawton
Beattle
Warr
Spokeane
Maker
Glen Springs
Moxie Ro- Horis
Dick Law
Funaton
War Department Ia
Histex
Patio
Mexico
Foreign Service
Alaska
Fanston Returns to Headquarters After Border Militias Move
General Fanston announced he would retreat to his headquarters in San Antonio in response to a move by President Wilson to organize border militias. The plan signals a rapid escalation in border security tensions and underscores the strain on local command amid federal actions.
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EL Paso
Nay
Wilson
Fanston
San Antono
Hartford County investigates death at Archer home
Hartford authorities and the state police continued their probe into the death of Fr. Andrews of Weishore and the Archer home for elderly people in Windsor. Archer Galligan, owner, is charged with Andrews murder as investigators review an autopsy and Galligan denies involvement saying she will prove her innocence even if it costs her life.
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Apneciaten Pal
Harpfond
Hartford
FR. Andrews
Weshire
Archer Home
Windsor
Amy
Archer Galligan
Trout
Andrewn
Policon
Lim
Galligan
Steamer Lost Near Sault Ste Marie During Storm
A steamer named 6 R. Kirby, owned by Northwestern Transportation Company of Detroit, was off Eagle Harbor in a severe Lake Superior storm. The vessel carried twenty men and one boy, both of whom perished as seaworthy crews fought to save others.
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Eagle Harbor
Lake Superior
Sault Ste Marie
Mich
R. Kirby
Sorthwestern Transportaton Almany
Toteoit
Private message reports Mexican bandits raiding Texas workers
A May 1 private message from Paso reported that several American employees of the Port to Ring de Boquillas wines near Toquillas Mexico were captured by Mexican bandit raiders. Three Mexicans were taken as prisoners. Dr Powers of San Angelo Texas, among the captured, escaped.
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Ay Svencaren Pauae
Il Paso
Porto Ring de Boquillas
Toquillas
Mexico
Dr. Powers
San Angelo
Tex
Fay Sentenced In New York For Conspiracy To Destroy Ships
Robert Fey a former German Army lieutenant was convicted in federal court on charges of conspiring to destroy Allied ships and was sentenced to eight years in Atlanta federal penitentiary. His brother in law Walter Scholz and Paul Dueche received four and two year terms respectively. The report also notes a Knoxville fire damaging several dozen structures and local court verdicts awarding damages in Morgantown.
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New York
Robert Fey
Atlanta
Walter Scholz
Paul Dueche
National Guard Ready to Deploy to Border
New Mexico's militia, about TAM men, can be at the border within twenty four hours, per Adjutant General Harry T. Herring in a Tuesday statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jociaren Bantawe
New Mexico
Harry T. Herring
Coston Files Candidacy for Second Ward Committeeman
Tenae J. Coston filed with the circuit court clerk to seek the Democratic nomination for committeeman from the Second Ward. The Rev Dr David L Ash of Sisterville, a prominent Methodist minister, is noted in the report. Washington reports a cabinet meeting discussing the Mexican situation with no plans for militia or regular troop movements to the border.
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Tenae J. Coston
David L. Ash
Sisternville
Garranza Approves Border Protocol Amid Mexico City Dispatch
Special Agent Rodgers in Mexico City reports General Garranza has indicated approval of the tentative border protocol nearly concluded by General Scott and General Obregon. Berlin reports trenches closed on the Verdun front south of Harcourt. Lloyds notes the White Star liner Cymric sank at 1 AM Tuesday. all aboard were saved.
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Washington
Rodgers
Mexico City
State Department
Garranza
Berlin
Verdun Front
Harcourt
War Office
Tondon
Lloyds Reporta
Cymric
Traveling safety exhibit tour heads to West Virginia
Washington May 4 The safety tour visiting West Virginia is back in the capital after completing a first week across the nation. Officials led by Van Hy Manning and the Bureau of Mines report 58 100 people viewed the exhibit, with crowds turning away at times. The traveling expedition showcases the federal government’s work and its importance to industry and workers. The party plans Cumberland Tuesday night then West Virginia stops at Fulfmont Morgantown Clarionburg Parkersburg and Wheeling among others.
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Washington
Virginia
Ita
Lome
Liv
van Hy
Manning
Oureau of Mines
Cumberland
Vireila
Fulemont
Morgantown
Clarienburg
Warkersburg
Wheeling
Costly strike ends at Westinghouse plants Pittsburg
About 15 000 electrical workers at Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing ended a strike Tuesday when strikers returned to the plants as gates opened. President E B Heer warned that all workers not in their places Tuesday would lose pay and benefits under the company pension plan. The walkout began April 22 and lasted eight four days, costing workers about 1 397 600 in wages per the company report.
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Pittsburg
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Tuensay
EB. M. Heer
Thawander
German repulse marks Verdun front clash near Mouly
German assault at Mouly on the Verdun front failed after a morning attack. French counterattacks east of Moye drove Germans from captured positions, as reported by the war office. A postal delay and postponed event in Oklahoma City are noted in the same item.
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Rede
Paris
Muql
Verdim
War Office
Moye
Farm Commissioner Williams Seeks renomination in Virginia
Farm Commissioner Williams, a Republican candidate for renomination, appeals to WantYirsltsia voters. He cites past accomplishments in agricultural modernization, disease control, and budget use, pledging honest service and opposition to factionalism. He notes primary on June 5 and asks for support for the office of Commissioner of Agriculture.
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Winliams
Hy i Williams
Imo
Amurion
Tate
Wyat Virgina
Republican Party
State Department of Agriculture
Williams
Grand jury urges extradition of Hiddinger from New York
CHICAGO May 9 The grand jury which indicted former Chicago detective Guy Biddinger adopted a resolution calling on Governor Dunne to honor the extradition request for Hiddinger from New York. Dunne has hesitated, saying Hiddinger should appear as a witness in Wheeling.
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Ny Aenociarea Prea
Chicago
Guy Biddinger
Dunne
Hiddinger
York
Dine Ban
Wheeling
Arland for Trial of Charles Drerrer in County Jail
Charles Drerrer to be tried before Magistrate Jackson Carter on a charge of assaulting Samuel Auglite. Warrant sworn Monday by D E McNicol. Drerrer arrested and jailed Thursday morning. He will be arraigned later in a day or two.
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Charles Drerrer
Priso
Maglatrata Jacktson
Carter
Samuel Auglite
D. E McNicol
Drarrer Wan
Critical stage at fourth street bridge closure
Traffic halted as Street Superintendent Edward J. Doyle orders the new fourth street bridge closed to all but pedestrians after rainfall. Holes in the deck pose danger to riders and horses, delaying reopening until ground conditions improve. Nearby, high level talks continue between General Scott and General Obregon over cooperation with American forces in Mexico. El Paso, Texas.
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Street
Edward J. Doyle
Fourth Street
Dayle
Woth
Erosa
Oredd
Lon
Doyle
Atreat
Bud
H Hugh L. Scott
Ataff
United Kgtter Army
Obregon
Mexico
Tewan
General Obregon
Monilay
Geller Scott Wid Amaton
Rom Juarez
el. Paso
Certificates of Incorporation Invited for Several Firms
In Charleston on May 9 notices invite incorporation filings for Dickson Lighting Studios Pittsburgh makers of electrical appliances with $5,000 capital led by T. R. Dickson and others from Pittsburgh Morgantown Beaver County. Palmer Marshall Supply Company Morgantown with $25,000 capital by FB Palmer Marshall A A Campbell J Kolfer D W McConnell. The Saddle Club Wheeling seeks $20,000 capital to promote horseback riding and a race track and clubhouse with W C Hundlan G N Anchor R M Hroune John Stevenson A T Sweeney. Garage delivers Studebaker delivery car to Square Snuff Agent.
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Charleston
Dickson Lighting Studios
Pittsbore
T. R. Dickson
Gil Dicknon
H.A. Dicken
W. A. Proy
Pilinburk
James Gardner
Beaver Balle
Palmer=Marshall Supply Company
Morgantown
Palomar
Marshall A.A. Campbell
J. Kolfer
DW. McConnell
Baddle Club
Wheeling
W. C. Hundlan
GN. Tlanchor
RM. Hroune
John Stevenson
A. T. Sweeney
Studebaker
Bankers Annual Meeting to be Held in Morgantown
The Annual Meeting of the Went Virginia Bankers Association will be held in Morgantown Friday at 3 p.m. followed by a dinner. Prominent guests from within the state and bankers from Hamburg and elsewhere are expected. The group comprises Barbour Braxton Dodridge Harrison Gilmore Lewis Marles Monongalia Preston Randolph Taylor Upper and Webster counties bankers.
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Morgantown
Virginia Bankers
Hamburg
Young Brothers Garage Delivers Studebaker Car for Square Snuff Ad
The Young Brothers Garage of Second Street delivers a forty horse power Studebaker delivery car to D. A. Shout of Wannagar for George W. Helme Company manufacturers of Square Snuff. The red vehicle features electric lights and an electric starter with Square Snuff trademark. J A Berry of Fairmont will oversee the advertising assignment.
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Young Brothers Garage Company
D. A. Shout
Wannagar
George W. Helme Company
Studebaker
Tn Tb
Pirpones
J A. Berry
Fairmont
Colored Eastern Star to Present Evening Program at Glen Elk Hall
The colored organization of the Eastern Star plans a program and supper at Glen Elk hall tonight for a nominal charge. The program includes Vestalava quartet, instrumental and vocal solos by Mrs Lizel Hlekenbotuns Mrs Anna Topsil Miss Willa Lee, and other acts with a table of light refreshments following, featuring hot rolls butter coffee peas in patties Saratoga chips.
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Colored Organization
Laction of the Eastern Star
Glen Elk Hall
Tole Lowing
Noocmtion
Westalava Quartet
Mre
Lizel Ilekenbotuns
Anna Topsil
Mira Belle Patton
Mien Willa Lee
Addreu
Teev
Carol
Mra
Dolly Carey
W. A. Johnson
Vestalava
Saratoga
Miss Wright Dead Passes On At Home
Wright family mourn the death of Mabel May Wright aged 16 of 407 Benstruct. She died at 5 10 in the morning after complications from credis vauns. Survived by her parents Jamon C Wright and spouse, and three sisters Miston Boulah Evelyn and Mary. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
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Mabel May Weight
Jamon C. Wright
Miston Boulah
Evelyn
Mary
Tri
Wadeworth Announces Candidacy for Justice of the Peace
John Wadeworth of Lumberport has announced his candidacy for Justice of the Peace on the Republican ticket and filed his petition with the circuit court clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Wadeworth
Lumberport
Justice of the Peace
Knights of Columbus Delegates Attend State Convention
Clarksburg Council No. 872 Knights of Columbus sends J Phillip Cifford grand knight and James J Devine past grand knight to Weston for the annual state convention. Delegates will elect officers for the ensuing year and choose the next meeting place at today's sessions.
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J. Phillip Cifford
James J. Devine
Tnight
Clarksburg
Knights of Columbus
Weston
Seasion
Clifford
Mr. Devine
Jailed for Trial In County Jail Awaiting Magistrate
Charley Clifford a laborer lies in the county jail after being placed there by a constable Monday night awaiting trial on a charge of drunken and disorderly behavior in the street. He is to be tried before Magistrate T G Nicewarner.
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Thatreet
Charley Cliford
Magiotrate
T. G. Nicewarner
Colored Aid Society Meets At N M Wilson Home
The Colored Tniqua Aid Society met Monday evening at the home of N M Wilson with Halloway Wilson hosting. Rev Mr Carrall presided. Miss Martha Madison read a paper on The World is Growing Better. Rev Mr Carroll spoke on the topic. Refreshments were served. Next meeting to be at the parsonage.
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Colored Tniqua Aid Society
N.M. Wilson
Halloway Wilson
Carrall
Martha ‘Madison
Mr. Carroll
Saunders Dead Painter Dies After Scalding Incident
Frank L. Saunders, a painter, died at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning at his home in Enterprise from stomach trouble following a scalding incident. He leaves a wife and four young children. Funeral and burial will be held in Enterprise, with Enterprise Knight of Pythias in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Saunders
Enterprise
Wodnyaday
40 To Convention Attendees From Industrial Aide Group
A delegation including Pearl Thoerd and others from Industrial plans to attend the state convention. The group, led by AIDE Marron, will represent local chapters and participate in committee meetings and proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marron
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Fay
Federal
Knoxville
Tenn
Willie
Mattrean
Ory
Jery
Patrick A. Canfield
G. W. Shrader
Clair
Morgantown Ol and Gas Company
F Clark Tee
National Guard
Coston
Eromis Hgh Hasty
Verdun
Soctal
Okey’ Grant
Grand Jury
Arland
Mexican
U.S. Army
Jn. 0
Dardanellex
Hugh Scott
Secretary of State
Young
Miss Wright
Wright
Wadsworth
of Knights of Columbus
Weston Ave
Toca
MR. Saunders
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