West Virginia mine deaths spark Senate probe push
In Washington on May 1 Senator Kern renewed a bid to probe peonage and oppression in West Virginia mining, backed by labor leaders including Mother Jones. He promised action before adjournment as letters from State Senator Montgomery alleged mine operators value profits over human life, citing 700 deaths and widows receiving only coffins.
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Washington
Kern
West Virginia
Senate
Jones
Samuel B Montgomery
Kingwood
W. Va
State
Montgomery
Virginia
Moderators' Stand Divides Over Presbyterian Merger
In Atlanta on May 16 delegates to the Northern Southern United Presbyterian assemblies met after electing moderators. They discussed potential moves toward merging all Presbyterian branches and the stance the new moderators might adopt on the proposal.
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Apendarad
Atlanta
United
Presbyterian Assemblies
Standard Oil NY shares surge on melon stock talk rise
In New York on May 16 prospects of a sixty million dollar melon caused Standard Oil Company of New York shares to rise twenty three points. A special meeting is set for June 5 to vote on increasing capital stock from 15 million to 75 million, with new stock distributed to current holders via a 400 percent stock dividend.
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Sey
New York
Standard Oil Company of
Bankers Denounced in May Tariff Debate
Senator Norris denounced international bankers who financed Brazil coffee valorization during a tariff debate in Washington. He said they sought to stand at every home demanding an unjust tribute from the poor and warned that a wealthy man who does so has more to answer for than one who breaks laws.
New Pythians Grow as Knight of Pythias Adds Members
Knight of Pythias Lodge No. 36 reports nine candidates initiated or elevated to Knight last night and two applications approved with two alire (likely inquiries) noted, signaling a gratifying membership increase.
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Pythias Lodge
Wolfe to recover after Northview shooting
Adolphina Wolfe is hospitalized at St Marys after being shot by George Crawford at Northview. Crawford, an ex soldier aged 75, surrendered to police and awaits court on charges of shooting Wolfe with intent to kill. Wolfe, with a wife and four children, is expected to recover despite peritonitis. The incident followed Wolfe tearing down a trespass notice on Crawford property. City council plans a regular meeting at 8 with crematory and garbage issues on the agenda.
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Adol
Phina Wolfe
George ‘Crawford
Wolfe
Winchester
Crawford
Henry Trinick
Chier
Northview
Jackson V. Carter
Young Women Urged to Aid Mission Work at SBC Meeting
The Woman's Missionary Union executive committee urged the enlistment of young women in church missionary efforts at the Southern Baptist convention. Reports from field missionaries were presented as the convention opened in St. Louis.
President Wilson to reply to Japan over California land law
In Washington on May 16 the president and Cabinet held a three hour session to consider the United States reply to Japan's protest against the California alien land law. Secretary Bryan presented a draft of the reply, believed substantially approved, with a Japanese note response expected soon. Mrs Ashby Powell and Miss Korjldve returned from a visit to Fairfield relatives.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
United States
Japan
California
I Bryan
Mrs Robinson Is Claimed by Death
Cincinnati dispatch reports Mrs Margaret Caroline Robinson widow of Ferdinand A Robinson dies at her son Benjamin F Robinson's home after a general breakdown from old age. Funeral plans pending likely at home Sunday with Rev G D Smith officiating and burial in Masonic cemetery. She was born Caroline Boggess in Lumberport on March 10 1832 and later moved to Cincinnati in 1861 with her husband. She leaves a sister Mrs Mary A Robinson a son Benjamin F Robinson and a daughter Mrs Charles W Lynch.
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Ferdinand A.robinson
Benjamin Ip. Robinson
G. D. Smith
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Masonic Cemetery
Robinson
Caroline Boggess
Lumberport
Ferdinand A. Robinson
Old Home Place
Pike and
Second Street
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mary A Robinson
Benjamin F_ Robinson
Charles W Lynch
Deputies Guard Mount Hope Mine as Riot Eases
Two hundred fifty armed deputy sheriffs guard the Mount Hope mine of the Empire Iron and Steel Company in Wharton as a miners and railroad workers strike continues. Rioting ceased at daybreak. five deputies and five rioters are hospitalized or jailed. No troops will be sent unless the situation worsens.
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Pagani Wharton
Mount Hope
Empire Iron and Steel Company
Morristown
Wharton
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Cox dies at Union Heights
The infant child of George and Mrs Cox of Union Heights died at noon Friday after only a few hours illness. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
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George’ Cox
Union Heights
Mayor Shot in Mount Auburn Attack on Train Platform
Decatur Illinois May 16 F D Blair editor of Mount Auburn newspaper reports Mayor D P Windsor was shot on a rail road station while awaiting a train. Windsor was taken to a Springfield hospital after the incident. Blake was arrested as the alleged shooter amid political tensions from a spring election clash.
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Decatur
Ill
F. D. Blair
Mount Auburn
D. P. Windsor
Windsor
Springfield
Blake
Senator James Defends Free Sugar in Wilson Speech
Senator James, speaking in the Senate, defended President Wilson and the Baltimore platform’s free sugar stance. He argued the tariff bill would raise revenue while not being a free trade measure, rebutting Ransdell’s charges and praising Wilson’s position. Tumulty attended to hear the debate on public hearings and the forthcoming vote.
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Senate Medan
Uenal
Queson
Publle
Shawaky
Maunee! Committee
Jones
Ranstell
Baltimore
Wilson
James
Senate
Capitol
Jamies
Sbuvaqton
Democratic House
Gongrets
Ransdel
Pittsburg
Wison
Democratic conference outlines 1914 1916 strategy in Washington
Plans for party success in 1914 and 1916 discussed by executive committee members of the Democratic National Committee in Washington. Meetings with Democratic Congressional Committee officers and President Wilson sought greater Senate representation and westward appeal amid a tense political landscape. Also notes a seven cent per ton coal hike on Coal River and labor tensions in Fayette and Raleigh counties. investigators say a strike is unlikely in Raleigh while a large majority favors continued action in Fayette.
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Washington
Wilson
Ternesoclaver
United Mine Workers and the
Coal Company
Fayette
Raleigh
Hatfield
Mr Dover Will Travel From Charleston To Fairmont
William Dover of Charleston, a refined young man with deformed limbs, plans a trip to Fairmont tomorrow evening. He expresses gratitude for the financial aid and kindness shown him here after a horse kick at age five caused spinal injury and muscular atrophy. He bears his affliction with fortitude.
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William Dover
Charleston
Fairmont
Narrow escape near Delaware Oklahoma on May 16
In a clash between a band of netrons guarding Albert Fields, charged with attacking a white woman, and a posse near Delaware Oklahoma, two white men were wounded and one Black man seriously wounded. After a mob prepared to hang the wounded man, he was held as a witness against Fields while Fields and the rest escaped.
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Novata
Okla
Albert Fields
Delaware
Okia
Fields
Power Plants Guarded Amid Mass Strike Claims
Ten thousand striking silk mill workers and allies gathered at a mass meeting to protest Patrick Quinlan and IWW leaders. Guards ring city power plants after threats as speakers rail against convictions. Haywood and Dostig indicted figures promise continued resistance and potential boycotts against merchants supporting the IWW.
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Ia Associates
Preke
Adolph Dostig
Wilson
Pittsburg
Quinlan
Dis
Woodrow Wilson
W Ho
Indus’trinl
Haywood
Eisner and Brother Contract Won't Fix Eight Hour Stride
Contracting firm Fairmont awarded $51,800 for construction of Northrong school building in Jamston district. Workers demand an eight hour workday, threaten strike, and vow to start work on the new school this summer if terms are met. Board action labeled unconstitutional by some as dispute unfolds.
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John M. ‘Eisner
Fairmont
Northrong
New JersView
Coal District’ Board
Jamston
Adelia Regard Acquits In Clothing Theft Case
Friday afternoon at Justice G H Gordons court Adelia Regard was acquitted of stealing clothing from Mrs Celia Lewis at the Homestead hotel The court found Mrs Lewis and her husband Leonard owned the clothes and the charge was dismissed
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G. H. Gordon
Celia Lewis
Homeftead
Adelia Regard
Picture Man Here with Baltimore Film Exchange
Ixtier Wenia of Baltimore represents the Baltimore Film Exchange and confers with a local moving picture show. Details about arrangements and providing equipment or services are discussed.
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Ixtier Wenia
Baltimore
Cour Corning Geryiew
Howe
Bribery Trial Witnesses Named in Anhut Case in New York
Trial in New York sees Dr John W Russell former Mattewan asylum superintendent and H A Hoffman confidential Thaw agent as principal witnesses. Anhut, a young lawyer, stands accused of offering Russell a bribe to secure Thaw's release from the institution.
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New York
John W. Russell
Mattewan Asylum
H. A. Hoffman
Harry K. Thaw
John N.anhut
Russell
Thaw
Secret Inquest into Admiral Heaton Death Reopens in Abbington
In Abbington May 16 the secret inquest into Rear Admiral Joseph B. Heaton's death resumes after weeks. Testimony includes James Stone linked to the admiral's suspicions about Eaton's daughter, Chester He Esten a druggist, and another unnamed man. Mrs. Eaton faces poisoning allegations.
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Abbington
Maze
Joseph BE. Heaton
James” Stone
Eaton
Chester He Esten
Tragedy in Burhfeeld as wagon struck by train
A wagon carrying lime was struck by a present train in Burhfeeld on May 16, killing the rider. The incident occurred while crossing the railroad track near Tazewell, Virginia. Local authorities investigated the accident.
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Burhfeeld
Atsm
Marriage Licenses Issued to Hibarta Pitts and Jobe Short
Public records show Hibarta Pitts and Jobe Short obtained marriage licenses. Finy Pitts and Berale JobE were also issued licenses in the same period.
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Marrid
Hiobarta
Finy Pitts
Jobe BV
Berale i
Eight contenders vie for grand prize in Daily Telegram race
Eight workers compete for the Dally grant awards in a citywide subscription contest. Judges tally votes next week as remaining eight working days drive final results. Subscriptions and late support from readers and Grand Army of Promisers could shift standings before the 9 PM Saturday deadline May 27 for the 15,000 prize pool.
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Dally Grant
Iautory
Paige
Europdba
Tours
J & Teeple
Ehsera
Syit
Anans
Europe
I Rosnoke
Dave
Mtann
Evan
Daily Telegram
Fanna
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