Irish Home Rule Passes in House of Commons
In London on May 25 the Irish Home Rule bill cleared its third reading in the House of Commons by 352 to 274. The chamber erupted with cheers and heckling as MPs celebrated advocates and opponents. The amendment discussed by Prime Minister Arquith aimed to implement the agreement proposed on March 4, with hopes of securing an eventual settlement.
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London
House of Commons
Frémiar Arquith
Home of Lords
Army
Ahso
Suspected murderer sought in Wear Newton case
Connellsville May 45 A patrol and state police search the country for Hubert Murray 48 wanted for the murder of Rose G Steiner at Wear Newton. Murray is believed linked to a Saturday night raid at Aryatuagrove firmer Scottdale.
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Connellsville
Etnte Constabulary
Hubert Murray
Tor
Rose G. Steiner
Wear Newton
Murray
Aryatuagrove
Firmer
Scottdale
Steamer Royal Edward Collides at Sea Off Cape Nace
The Royal Edward bound for London from Montreal collided with an unknown craft 110 miles from Cape Nace while steaming slowly in fog. The vessel sustained forward-brow damage and began taking water but the captain said the damage was not serious and docking in England would be needed. Later reports say the ship halted in the fog and made no progress.
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Naagdiay
London
Royal Edward
Canadian Northern Steamship Company
Cape Nace
Montreal
Aversmouth
Wolsy
Royal Tdwards
England
Edward
Two Women Warned After City Visit From Chillicothe
Ann Smith and Mary Jones arrived in the city from Chillicothe and stayed briefly in Glarkaburg. On police orders from Chief Harry L. Brooks they left on an interurban car this afternoon for Fairmont, warned not to return.
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Ann Smith
Mary Jones
Chillicothe
Glarkaburg
Fairmont
Harry L. Brooks
West Virginia Wheat and Hay Crop Conditions May 1 1914
Department of Agriculture estimates for West Virginia show wheat production at 3,055,000 bushels final for 1913. For 1914 harvest, 226,000 acres remain to be cut with 2 percent abandoned. Hay yield pegged at 1.29 tons per acre, with 92 percent crop condition May 1, essays late spring plowing and planting.
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Washington
Timate
Department of Agriculture
Administrator Qualifies in Estate of Ralph W Young
J Paul Young has qualified as administrator of the estate of Ralph W Young with a $5,000 bond. Sureties include B Stanley Boggess and Edward T Boggess. Appraisers are W E Leonard and L C Reeder with E T Boggess also listed among sureties.
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J. Paul Young
Exille
Ralph W. Young
B. Stanley ‘Boggess
Edward T. Boggess
Wirt county Republicans and Progressives reunite at Elizabeth convention
The Republican and Progressive factions in Wirt county meet in Elizabeth to reunite. Progressives gain three county offices and Republicans two. Nominees to run on Republican ticket unless a Progressive state ticket forms, then all candidates run on both. Remarks by Governor Hatfield Judge Brown and R L Gregory accompany the decision. The Rev A B Board is nominated for the House of Delegates. Separate report notes an unrelated pension bill discussion for George W Hartman of Terra Alta in Congress.
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Wirt County
Elizabeth
Henry D. Hatfeld
Thomas A. Brown
Parkernburg
R. L. Gregory
Park-ernbure
A. B
Washington, D. C
Committee of the House
Converting a Bank Beckley Winding All Bank to Beckley Bank
The comptroller of the currency has received an application to convert the Winding All Bank at Beckley Raleigh County into the Beckley Bank with a capital of $50,000.
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Talromal
Washington, D.C
Windingall Bank
Beckley
Raleigh County
Beckley L Bank
Colonel Roosevelt to Visit Mr Wilson
Dawola Wilson son of Ae and Mrs Harry T Wilson has passed a Washington DC dental exam for entrance to the Annapolis Naval Academy. He is summoned to report as midshipman June 23 among 252 successful of 545 applicants.имся
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Awith Dawola Wilson
Harry T. Wilson
Washington, D. C
Adairpolis Naval Academy
Washington
tHeae
Wilson
Mural Academy
Dog Buried After Sudden Chestnut Street Accident
A family dog named Spot, age 13, owned by Warren Moore of South Chestnut Street, was struck and killed by a car late Saturday night. Spot was a familiar sight on Chestnut Street and beloved by local children. A burial was held Sunday afternoon on the Moore property. John C. Humphreys from Eustis, Florida, is spending the summer at R. B. Martin's home. Col. Roosevelt is due to meet President Wilson at the White House tomorrow for lunch, with plans for Progressive leaders in Washington influencing the fall campaign.
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Warren Moore
South Chestnut Sireet
Chestnut Street
Moore Lot
South Chestnut Street
John C. Humphreys
Eustis, Fla
R. B. Martin
Washington
D.C
Col. Roosevelt
Wilson
White House
Roosevelt
Taft
Oyster Bay
Capital
Congress
Titanic liability is very limited under salvage ruling
Washington May 2. Practically nothing may be recovered from those who lost relatives and baggage in the Titanic disaster. The court held the Oceanic Steam Navigation Company not liable under the American Stability law for salvage value, even as owner of the vessel, significantly limiting claims for salvage and itineraries.
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Washington, D. C
Ujprene Coer
Oceanic Steam Navigat Mos Company
Cinimargainett
United States
Governor Hatfield Launches Road Work Plan in McDowell County
In Charleston on May 25 1930s era language notes the governor Hatfield and state officials signed an agreement to mobilize road crews for work in home counties May 28 and 29. Hatfield issues proclamation directing road projects and visits McDowell County to oversee the effort.
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Charleston
Hatfeld
Hatfield
McDowell County
Release of Mattie Smith on bond pending trial
Mattie Smith, jailed Saturday on a charge of being a public nuisance, was released by Magistrate W. F. Starcher after paying court costs. She promised to maintain good behavior, with potential further sentencing if she fails, and is to appear for future hearings.
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Mattie Smith
W. EF. Starcher
Marines Land Quietly Near Lapaz Report
Rear Admiral Motard commanding American forces in Pacific Mexican Waters reported to the navy department that no marines had landed with the American flag near Lapaz and that conditions remained quiet there today.
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Nu Sinecure Penne Washington
Motard
Navy Department
Lapaz
Mason Resigns As Amboy Postmaster In Preston County
In Amboy Preston County postmaster Milton W Mason resigns from the office amid shifts in staff. The vacancy prompts local officials to begin processing the appointment of a successor to oversee mail services. No further details on the replacement were provided.
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Washington, TD
Finmilton W. Mason Fee O
Amboy
Preston County
Garretend Aa
Taupector Dex ‘Deo Wen Plumbing
Mail route change improves year round service in Durbin area
Washington May 2 Congressman Brown secured a change in the Durbin to Cheat Bridge mail route. Daily service will run year round instead of only July to September with three weekly trips otherwise. The post office department approved the plan and will have the carrier start at 3 p.m. rather than 7 a.m. The new route is a trial before permanent adoption.
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Janice A
Washington, D. C
Brown
Durbin
Cheat] Bridge
Postonce Department
Two Children Die in Burlington Auto Incident
In Burlington Indiana on May 78 two children aged 12 and 3 were killed when a horse struck by an automobile they rode in was thrown into the car. The children were with their parents Mr and Mrs Pred Luger who were slightly hurt when the automobile overturned.
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agsoCiayne Paeve
Burlington
Pred Luger
Tribute by Warships to Dead Empress Sparks Siege Fire
On board the California off Mazatlan May 2 a misread salute by American and Japanese ships was taken as an attack by Constitutionalists. Federal batteries answered, shells fell in streets, and looting rose as authorities evacuated Guerrero while Herrarre ana landed artillery and provisions for the besieged army. Provisions grew scarce and hunger spurred crime amid the city’s collapse.
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California
Mazatlan
Mex
Bun ‘Diego
Ameritad
Japan
Genara Obrégon
Huerta Wteamer
Herrarre Ane
Constitutionallet
Guerrero
Agent Release Tangles Mexican Bank Confiscation Threats
Washington May 20 The Spanish ambassador seeks U S help as Constitutionalists threaten to confiscate the Durango bank assets in Durango Mexico. General Carranza ordered an agent released after a forced draft for 12000 dollars drawn on Armenditz, who allegedly won a US venture. The state department is handling the case and Paris and Mexico City embassies are involved.
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Washington, D. C
Carransa
J. Armandals
Allata
Monterey
Armenditz
United States
State Department
Durango
Mexico City
Cain
Bull
Carranza
Beatrice Hale to Speak in Clarksburg on Suffrage
The Women’s Suffrage Association of West Virginia brings Beatrice Forbes Robertson Hale to lecture in Gratton Clarksburg Fairmont Morgantown Parkersburg and Wheeling with a Clarkesburg address on June 1. Hale, American by adoption, is famed for art drama and literature and advocates equal rights and democracy.
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Women's Suffrage Association of
West Virginia
Beatrice Forbes Robertson Hale
Gratton
Clarksburg
Fairmont
Morgantown
Parkersburg
Wheeling
Clarkeburg
Suffrage Association i
Sirs Hole
England
Ndt
Britain will not join Panama Exposition in San Francisco
London reports the British government rejected hopes raised by Premier Asquith and decided not to participate in the Panama Exposition in San Francisco. The item notes local photographer W A Amon was hired for graduation photos at Salem College and Central High School, plus West Milford.
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London
Asquith
San Francisco
W. A. Amon
East Pike Street
Salem College
Amonatudla Ja
Eity
West Milford
Red Letter Sunday closes college class contest at Ash Chapel
Red team defeats blue team 17 points in a six week contest at Ash Chapel Sunday School with 300 members. Captain A M Garriston led the Reds, while A Righter captained the Blues. A celebratory banquet with new orchestra and speakers is planned for Friday at 7 45 PM for the victorious Reds.
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Aah Chapel
Sid
A.M. Garriston
Rede Ant
Blues
Sontest
Reds
Sehteen
Waa
Ash Chapel
West Virginia
Armaparger
Thirteen Cardinals Created by the Pope
At a Vatican consistory Pope Pius XII created thirteen new cardinals and confirmed several bishops from various countries. Cardinal Belpo was made chamberlain to manage conclave affairs, while Cardinal Falconio also received the chamberlain post. The pope urged political and social peace through religious restoration.
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Rome
Vatican
Pius
Uma
Monsignor Bello
Lisbon
America
Pontiff
Sacred College
Cardinals Gibbons
Farley
O'Connell
Pops
Cardinal Belpeo
Chamberlain
Cardinal Falconio
United States
Damage suit trial against Monongahela Valley Traction Company
Circuit court resumed Monday with Thomas stockinoy’s damage claim against Monongahela Valley Traction Company for $500 over alleged damage to a jot at Northview. A jury also heard Frothers vs Bates at 2 pm. Camden Sommers awarded $50 against Abe Shannon.
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Thomas Sto Kin]oy
Monongahela Valley Traction Company
Northview
Raguo| Frothers
C. 8
Bates
Camden Sommers
Abe’ Shannon
Infant Lexie Brand Caywood Funeral in Wheeling
Lexie Brand infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W P Caywood of Clarksburg died after a short illness. Funeral held Friday at 3 30 at the home of Mrs Caywoods mother Mrs S A Moses 34 South Broadway Wheeling Interment at Greenwood. The Caywoods took the baby to Wheeling for specialist care but she died at 3 o'clock Friday morning.
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Wheeling
Daugh[iter
Str
Willie P Caywood
Lexie Brand
W. P. Caywood
Clarksburg
W. C. Hartinger
Greenwood
Post Will Probate Leaves Estate to Widow and Daughter
The will of Charles W. Post of Bate Creek Michigan, who died in Santa Barbara California on May 9, was presented in Washington D C for probate. It leaves the estate valued at about $30,000,000 to his widow Mrs Gailia Post and his daughter Marjorie Post.
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Washington, D. C
Charles W. Post
Bate He Creek
Mich
Santa Barbara
Oall
Mia
Galia Post
Marjorie Post
Shoot the King at WACARAS Meet in London
A fragmented report notes a May 26 event titled Shoot the King at the Wacaras Meet in London. It hints at Women's Social and Political Union involvement and mentions figures Gerustom and peicoged desing amidst unclear details.
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Shout
Women’s Social and Political Union
London
Wacaras Races
Postal contracts awarded to local carriers for mail routes
The Post Office Department awarded contracts to Floyd Beane for an 31 mile round trip thrice weekly to Normantown at 340 dollars yearly. Benjamin Moore won a route from Progress to Shock seven miles round trip six days weekly for 625 dollars yearly. Wood Jarrell secured a three mile round trip from Emera to Jarrolds Valley for 12 trips weekly at 925 dollars.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Floyd Beane
Bennett
Knapp
Orton
Normantown
Benjamin ©. Moore
Progress
Perkina
Valley
Shock
Wood Jarrell
Jarrolds Valley
Eméracd
Beedustry Shows Growth in West Virginia Beehives
Washington May 25 The nonsy bee industry flourishes in West Virginia according to Agriculture Department figures. Colonies rise to 101 percent of last year, bee health at 95 percent of last year, and honey plant conditions hit 100 percent, indicating improving prospects for honey production in the state.
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Telugee
Washington
West Virginia
Department of Agriculture
Becker's Appeal Prep As Lawyers Map Next Moves
In New York Becker prepares his appeal from a murder conviction of Herman Rosenthal. Charles Hecker handles routine drafting as Becker reviews notes on a possible appeal while restriction at Tombs limits visitors. The defense plans to push groundwork before a potential trial adjournment next Friday.
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Ettee
New York
Herman Rosenthal
Charles Hecker
Becker
Yrith
Priso
Baying Sanday
Tan Becker
Societe
Becker Sayen
New York Police Probe 36-Hour Violent Spree Ends in Deaths
In New York a police and district attorney inquiry targets a wave of violent incidents in the past 36 hours. Seven victims, four dead, three critically injured, including Fred Hilkle who collapsed at a hospital. Police quiz sixty social club members linked to the spree as shots and stabbings occur on the street.
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New York
District Attorney
Fred Hilkele
Frank McGarthy
Frank Murphy
Frank Chimara
Francis Eom With Dies in Budapest at 72
Francis Eom With, son of a noted Hungarian patriot, died in Budapest at age 72 after a long invalid condition. He was married in January to a friend of Count Batyoredky, and on his deathbed his wish was for Korsuth and the countess to accompany him. His daughter took his place as reader of a house title shortly after.
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Svaaa oaTas
Pesan
Budapest
Francis Eom With
Batyoredky
Korauth
Franca Kosenth
Latelk
Kosmujlind
New Postmasters Named in Various Counties
Byron J. Hudkins named postmaster at Amma Roanoke County Indiana replacing John M Geary. Robert Kogalay named postmaster at Ramp Summers County replacing Charles Cox. Charles C Morris paused civil service exam and placed on eligible list as postmaster at Sycamore Culhoun County.
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Byron J. Hudkins
Amma
Roanecount
John M. Geary
Robert Kogalay
Ramp
Summers County
Charles Cox
Charles C. Morris
Sycamore
Culhoun County
Funeral of James J Conpall At Church Of Immaculate Gos
The funeral of James J Conpall at the Church of the Immaculate Conception was largely attended by relatives and friends with members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Filia lodge present. The Rev Father P H M Dermott delivered the oration and paid tribute. Interment followed at Holy Cross cemetery.
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James J. Conpall
Church of the Immaculate Gos
Order of Hibernians
Filia Lodge
P. H. M.dermott
Holy Cross Cometary
Inspector Detailed Appointment at Taylor Post Office
In Washington D C a postoffice inspector was directed by the department to visit the Holy establishment at Taylor Prenton County and select candidates for appointment as postmasters to staff the local post office.
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Washington, D.C
Taylor
Prenton County
Tap Line Cases Stand Reversed In Supreme Court
The Supreme Court reversed the Interstate Commerce Commission ruling on the Tap line cases. The court held the commission acted arbitrarily in allowing a rebate on freight while owning both goods and equipment. damages for the misclassification were not guaranteed. The decision noted discounts could not be granted merely as a concession.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Comparisons
Jin
Allowanent
NASA
Tapa Olson
Jailbreakes and parolee returned to Weston asylum
A fragmentary report notes Harry Jeffura of the West End was recaptured by officers this morning after being released on parole two weeks ago from an asylum at Weston. The incomplete text implies renewed detention and further action.
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Belle
Weston
Harry Jeffura
Wast End
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