Senator Borah to head probe in West Virginia strike debate
Senate debate on Senator Kern’s resolution to investigate conditions in West Virginia’s strike region continues. Borah would chair a subcommittee if referred, with passage uncertain and labor committee review possible. Governor Hatfield defends actions amid Wheeling mass meeting criticisms.
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Sven
Washington, D.C
Kern
West
Virginia
Senate
Labor Committee
Borah
Akron Reflector Company to Build Glass Factory in Monticello Area
Reflector Papers signed for immediate construction of a 130 by 60 foot metal and concrete glass reflector factory on the old aluminum plant grounds southwest of the city. The Akron Reflector Company plans a new process for automobile lights and has an order for 500000 reflectors. Marriage licenses issued to five couples including Arthur Harbert with Florence Dodd and William Craven with Lacy Cornell.
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Hecht
Monticello
Akron Reflector Company
Akron
Arthur ©. Harbert
Florence Dodd
William FP. Craven
Lacy J. Cornell
Alton Brook Watkins
Rosa Flizabth Tevets
V. Augustine Yvenna
Anta Taylor
Carl FR. Coffman
Pearl J. Ruble
German Emperor Grants Pardon to Three English Spies
Berlin May 19 Emperor William in a grace act during King George of England's visit for Princess Victoria Louise's marriage pardoned three English spies imprisoned in German jails.
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Berlin
Germany
William
George
England
Victoria Louise
Mexican delegation arrives to seek Diaz return to Mexico
A Mexican delegation reached Amedciates Pees Corruna, Spain, on May 19 seeking General Diaz to return to Mexico and undertake the government of the country.
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Las Amedciates Pees Corruna
Spain
General Diaz
Mexico
Brakeman Killed in Head-On Train Crash at Archer
A head-on collision between two fast freight trains on the Short Line at Archer early Monday killed brakeman Ernest Boheran of Wheeling and injured several crew members. Eastbound No. 754 stood on the main track when westbound No. 795 collided. Boheran was crushed when a box car toppled as he jumped to the ground. Traffic was delayed for hours while wreckage was cleared. cause unavailable with conflicting reports on fault.
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Archer
Ernest
Bolleran
Wheeling
Sty Boheran
Trafic
Axl
Sahara Grapon Sees Liquor Trade Depart Grafton
In a May 29 report Sahara Grapon notes saloonkeepers rush to close out stock as they relocate, foreseeing Grafton’s dryness from July 1 for at least a year. Latrobe Street, once liquor heavy, will shift to new businesses, triggering anticipated economic activity.
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Grapon
Grafton
Latrobe
Longstreet testifies on removal as Gainesville postmaster
Mrs. Helen D. Longstreet widow of a Confederate general testified before the Senate post office committee in Washington on her displacement as Gainesville Georgia postmaster. She blamed the Georgia Railway and Power Company for pressuring her after she urged limits on its powers and accused political allies of replacing her for political reasons.
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Washington
Helen D. Longstreet
Senate Post Office Committee
Gainesville
Longstreet
Burleson
Wilson
Georgia Railway and Power Company
Sneller
Appamattox
City Crematory Planned Near Crest of Golf Hill
The city moves to build a crematory on Golf Hill north of the city. The sanitation committee approves locating the site and the council to confirm this evening. Senator Goff owns the property and a lease arrangement is discussed with a 60 day notice clause.
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Glen UK
Nathan Goff
Dudley D. Britt
Washington
Gowrowdy
Gof
Home Coming Period Of Contest Is Announced
The article notes a home coming period announced during a Presbyterian General Assembly in Atlanta Georgia. It covers disputes over church union with the Union Theological Seminary and remarks by Dr Frank Montfort on seminary orthodoxy. A majority report urged continued study and another year for amicable agreement while the assembly passed a resolution to forward union proposals to the judiciary.
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Atlanta
Northern Presbyterian Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Union Theological Seminary
New York City
Frank Montfort
Farciacate
Northern General Presbyterian Assembly
Presbyterian Churches
America
Trike Sparks Hope as Cincinnati Street Car Strike Talks Continue
May 19 reports say settlement talks between Cincinnati Traction Company officials and the union may end the street car strike before nightfall. A basis for agreement was discussed yesterday and sessions adjourned with progress noted. Courts were not expected to act on Mayor Hunt's receiver request yet, and no cars were operated during the standstill. Attorney Thomas J. Gillooly returned from Washington, Pennsylvania.
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Associaren Rmnens Cincinna
Cincinnati ~Traction ‘Company
Hunt
Tratition Company
Engine Rolls Into Ravine Killing Man In Western Maryland
A Western Maryland railroad engine plunged into a ravine at Haddix mountain killing engineer Hubbard and injuring fireman Myers. Brakeman Knaggs, riding the fender, witnessed the wreck as the engine rolled over in midair and came to rest in the ravine.
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Elkins
T. H. Hubl Durd
Servant Hired Suspect Fire Felony in Hampstead Case
London dispatch reports Nellie Robinson, describing herself as a servant, arrested outside New College Chapel Hampstead. She claimed to await two suffragists who would direct her to set fire to the church as part of militant actions.
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Rneae
London
Hirin
Nellie Robinson
College Teams to Clash at Union Park May 20
Local fans will see two large college baseball teams, the University of Pittsburgh and Wesleyan, clash at Union Park on May 20. James M. Shields, local representative of inter-collegiate track and yield meet, arranged the game Monday. The contest starts at morning hour, with details from Thomas J. Francis visiting Wilsonhure.
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Iba
Pittsimps
Wesleyan
James M. Shields
Union Park
Mrs Mercer Improves After Fall Injuries
Numerous friends report Mrs. G I Mercer is able to sit up with help after injuries from a fall down a cellar stairway on Webster Avenue Friday morning. She sustained neck and ankle injuries plus two shoulder bruises and was bedfast.
Governor signs alien land bill in California
Governor Johnson signed the alien land bill this morning in Sacramento, moving forward the controversial measure amid debate over land ownership rules. The signing marks a pivotal moment for state policy and its impact on immigrant rights.
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Gacramento
Johnson
Dinamics Key Figures Face Dynamite Conspiracy Trial
In Lawrence Massachusetts in May 1912 conspiracy charges target William M Wood of the American Woolen Company Frederick Atteaux and Dennis J Collins accused of planning dynamite placement at a striker house to sway public opinion. Police found the dynamite and arrested several workers who were later discharged.
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Hoston
Mass
William M. Wood
American Woolen Company
Frederick BE. Atteaux
Dennis J.collins
Lawrence
Altteaux
Wood
John G. Green
Ernest R. Pitman
Mills and Williams Fight a Jail Bout in County Jail
A jail boxing bout between Mills and Williams ends in a four round draw with bare knuckles and no gloves as guards stop the ruckus at the county jail. Mills serves a year for shooting and Williams six months for vagrancy. In Grafton two men are reported killed in a walled train incident.
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SAN Rafaed
Calin
May
Tack Mille
D Williams
Dear
Mills
Williams
Dying Macon Banker Receives Broad Support
Macon Georgia May 19 Saders Walker a prominent local banker swallowed poison by mistake taking a headache tablet. He woke the next morning able to sit up and there is no pain though doctors say he cannot live. Messages from across the country arrive offering aid to his struggle.
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Macon
Saders Walker
Jett
Eagles to Initiate at Clarksburg Aerie Hall
Clarksburg Aerie No. 445 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will initiate several candidates tonight and hold a social session. The meeting starts at 8 o'clock in Reed Hall on West Pike Street.
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Clarksburg Aerie
Ifraternal Order of Eagles
Reed “Hall
West Pike Street
Convocation of West Virginia Episcopal Diocese
The astern Convocation of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of West Virginia will be held May 20 21 and 22 in St Bartholomew's church at Leetown Jefferson county. The Rev. W Gravatt of Charles Town bishop coadjutor will preside.
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Martinsburg
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
West Virginia
St Bartholomew's Church
Leetows
Jefferson County
W. Tx Gravatt
Charles Town
False alarm prompts drill at Monticello old age home
The Gre department conducted a test run Monday morning after a bogus alarm targeted the Monticello avenue old age home, prompting a security and response drill.
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Gre
Monticello Avenue
Strike by Buffalo machinists seeks higher pay and shorter hours
About 400 machinists in Buffalo went on strike seeking a minimum wage of 87 1 2 cents an hour, a nine hour day, and a five hour Saturday. Police guards were placed at all shops.
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Prince
Buffalo
Wilsons Aunt Dead at Denver Home
Mrs. John Woodrow, an aunt by marriage of President Wilson, died last night at her Denver home after an acute bronchitis attack. She was 81. Her husband was a brother of the president's mother.
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Colin
John Woodrow
Wilson
Silk Goods Makers Return to Work After Months-Long Strike
May 19 Patterson New Jersey reports that about twenty workers from Arthur Price silk mills resumed duties today after a strike lasting over two months. Police kept order as a lively scuffle and sixty pickets were arrested. Manufacturers hail the return as a potential end to the dispute while IWW leaders vow the strike will continue.
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Rmenai Patterson
Arthur Price Aili Mills
Price Mill
Jamaly
Jamaly Ante the Rest At Xue Atelkers
Demas
Tn @ustrial Workers
BEB
Mulvaney Executed At Sing Sing In Murder Case
John Mulvaney was electrocuted at Sing Sing after a failed appeal to the governor. He had been sentenced for the 1911 murder of a New York saloon keeper known as Puddy the Greek, who was shot in his saloon. He and John J. Dowling signed confessions but Mulvaney later repudiated his, claiming alibi and citing Crook's code of honor. The court denied a new trial.
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Clinning
John Mulvaney
Sing Sing Penitentiary
Mulvaney
New York
Puddy the Greek
John J. Dowling
Mulganey
Crook
New salesman joins Willison and Dennison Co
George Kelsch a Pittsburg young man has arrived here and taken a position as salesman with the Willison and Dennison Company real estate and fire insurance agents.
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George
Kelsch
Pittsburg
Willison and Dennisonompany
Rem Estate
Home Coming Boosts in Daily Telegram Prize Contest
The Daily Telegram launches a Home Coming campaign to boost subscriptions for the Big $6,000 Prize Voting Contest. Leaders in districts gain bonus votes for top money in subscriptions, with 14,000 extra votes per $15 in new subs. Six days remain as new leaders emerge across districts.
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Daily Telegram
Boots
Cecil. Anfernon
W. J. Ashcraft
Paige
Europe
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