Arbitration Declined as Mine Guards Ride Passes
Charleston reports testimony before the senatorial committee showing mine guards rode railroad passes, a claimed legal violation. Former Gov Glasscock testified on causes leading to the strike and letters with coal operators on arbitration, while United Mine Workers officials bonded for trial on July 18 for Sherman act charges. Witnesses described Paint Creek strike conditions, guards terrorizing miners, and early May deployment after a 20 cent per ton increase was rejected.
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National News Association
Charleston
W. Va
C. O. Honaker
Baldwin-Feltz
Glasscock
United Mine Workers
Swanson
J. H. Pike
Holly Grove
United Mine Workers of America
Keller
United States Court For
Southern District of
West Virginia
Virginia
Paint Creek
Senate
Cabin Creeks
Mucklow
Paint Creek Colliers Company
Scranton
Cleveland Miners’ Convention
Japan to renew arbitration pact with United States
Washington June 14 Japan is willing to extend the existing arbitration treaty with the United States for five years. Secretary of State Bryan announced the treaty covers all disputes except vital interests or national honor and expires August 27. A renewal convention is expected to be signed on that date.
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National News Association
Washington
Japan
United States
Bryan Tod
Local manufacturers report satisfactory business conditions
City business leaders from Starr Piano Robinson Wayne Works confirm normal growth and full production. Despite national dullness and Wall Street unease, Starr Piano runs thirty days behind orders and repairs flood damaged pianos. Robinson plans a normal year with 200 workers and contracts with Rumely. Wayne Works also reports full capacity and optimism for continued demand.
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Starr Plano Company
Robinson Company
Wayne Works
Fred Gennett
Starr Piano Company
Starr
E. B. Clements
Rumely Company
Panie
Wall Street
Drouth
Double Deal Accusation Marks Wilson Lobby Testimony
Washington report details a Hill Railroad attorney denial of lobby activity. A letter from beet sugar magnate A J Douglas is read, quoting Wilson saying investors need not fear the president. Hathaway testifies stock values fell as free sugar was debated and tariff talk continues.
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Washington
Reed H. R. Hathaway
Michigan Beet Sugar Company
A. J. Douglas
Wilson
Armory
Michigan
Nelson
John H. Carroll
St. Louis
Hill Railway System
Senator Stone
Hill
Charles Faulkner
Evolution of the American flag discussed at flag day meeting
I B Arnold spoke at a court house gathering of the Women's Relief Corps and Sol Meredith Post G A R attended by over a hundred. He traced the flag’s origin from June 14 1777, noted Betsy Ross’s involvement, and explained the 13 stripes and evolving star count now 46 with two new states to add 48.
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Women's Relief Corps
Sol Meredith Post
Court House
I. B. Arnold
Judge Comstock
Betty Ross
Arnold
Congress
Washington
Robert Morris
George Ross
Ross
Elizabeth Ross
Fort Steinwax
Fort Schuyler
Union
The Flag L. A. Handley Poem
A patriotic poem praises the flag as emblem of freedom born from conflict. It recalls George Washington and historic battles, notes slavery’s banishment, and venerates the flag’s role in national unity and sacrifice. The piece envisions the flag flying over graves as over cradles.
Is L Hh P Making Effort to Supply Natural Gas Here
A proposed franchise draft between the city and Allegheny Gas faces delays before the board of public works. Rumors link L H P with Logan Gas in a possible deal to obtain natural gas, threatening local artificial gas supplier’s position.
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Allegheny Gas Company
Board of Public Works
Gus Condo
Indiana
L. H. & P. Company
Richmond
Logan Gas and Fuel Corporation
Susquehanna Railway Light & Power Company
Eastern Corporation
L. H. and P. Company
Susquehanna Railway Light and Power Company
Richmond Natural Gas Company
Eleventh hour bid to defeat Dr Johnston in city race
Alfred Bavis filed 126.60 in campaign expenses for mayoral bid. School committee members Williams Engelbert Bartel and backers push to defeat Dr M F Johnston and elect George Seidel for the school board. County Superintendent Williams joined in opposition amid accusations of irregularities in past purchases. Johnston supporters claim errors arose from misinterpretation of laws and auditors found books correct.
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Alfred Bavis
Bescher
Matthews
Oscar Williams
H. H. Engelbert
William Bartel
M. F. Johnston
George Seidel
Charles Williams
Dr. Johnston
Pecmelians
Jordan
Miss Hill
Johnston
State Board of Accounts
Seidel
Mayor Zimmer threatening veto over $15000 bond issue
Mayor Zimmerman vows to veto a council bill authorizing $15000 in bonds to retire irregular improvement bonds from a prior administration. The measure would pay 5 percent interest while another bill seeks to issue bonds at 4 percent to settle the error. A third bill to let sinking fund money buy city bonds awaits final action next Monday.
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Zimmerman
Rettig Fined After Bechtel Assault Case
Otto Rettig pleaded guilty to assault and battery on Bechtel, who accused Rettig after a fight. Rettig was fined $1 and costs and Bechtel filed an affidavit against Rettig, with both trials set for the morning. Bechtel was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Rettig
Albert Bechtel
Bechtel
Rettig
Weather forecast for state and local area
Fair tonight and Sunday across the state and local area. Skies mostly clear with light winds. Overnight lows near the mid forties, daytime highs in the sixties. No precipitation expected.
Kenneth McClure Struck by Taxi on city streets
Kenneth McClure, 18, of 710 North Thirteenth Street, was struck by a taxicab this morning at the corner of Tenth and North FE streets while crossing. He suffered no serious injuries, though the taxi ran over the lower part of his body. He was taken home by city ambulance. McClure and the driver both said he did not see the approaching cab.
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Kenneth McClure
North Thirteenth Street
Tenth
North FE Streets
McClure
Tenth Street
Lace Curtain Fire Causes No Other Loss
The young daughter of Mrs. Mary Graham at 1492 North G Street ignited a lace curtain with a match while ridding a coat. A fire alarm was raised but a neighbor pulled the curtain down and removed it before firefighters arrived, leaving the curtain as the sole loss.
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Mary Graham
North G Street
J Bennett Gordon to Visit Richmond for Vacation
J Bennett Gordon, formerly a Richmond newspaper man and now editor of the Philadelphia Times, will be in Richmond on the first of next week for a two week vacation.
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J. Bennett Gordon
Philadelphia Times
Richmond
Richmond High School Holds Largest Class Diploma Evening
The class of 1918 at Richmond High School, the largest ever with ninety six graduates, received diplomas in the Coliseum. Superintendent T A Matt presented them before a decorated venue while an orchestra performed and Miss Alta McPherson played Mendelssohn. Earlham College President Robert L Kelly delivered the class address praising public school education and community support.
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Richmond High School
Coliseum
T. A. Matt
Seymour (Ind
R. C. Sloane
Alta McPherson
Mendelssohn
Robert L. Kelly
Earl ‘Ham College
Mott
Earlham Colleges
Richmond Public Schools
Kelly
Richmond
Etiquette in Advertising Changes in Business Practices
Advertisers note that etiquette once forbidding advertising in some trades has faded. Bankers brokers and professionals now use newspapers to tell their stories. The Palladium advertising pages become a key index of local business activity as demand and supply rise.
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Good Newspapers
Hake the Palladium
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White House
American League Baseball Club
Knight
J. B. Arnold
the Flag
L. A. Handley
George Washington
Burgoyne
Cornwallis
Logan Corporation
Bavis
J. B. Gordon Coming
Earlham
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