Statesmanship Highlighted Over Politics in Pittsburg Speech
Philander C. Knox in Pittsburg urged tariff legislation rooted in statesmanship not politics. He warned against protecting interests that raise living costs while maintaining a progressive standard of living for American labor. Senator Warren Harding and Rep. George Foss urged defense and firm enforcement of national rights at sea.
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Pittsburg
Philander C. Knox
United States
Warren Harding
Ohio
National Defense
George E. Foss
Illinois
Dandruff Cure Promises Fast Results
An advertisement touts Mildred hair remedy as a germ killer for dandruff and scalp itching, claiming cures in three weeks with a money back guarantee. It promotes a non greasy tonic used by refined ladies, priced 50 cents to one dollar, with a free trial bottle offered by mail from Mildred Louise Co in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Louise Co
Boston
Mass
Farrell's
Ohio Utility Board to Probe Rail Freight Rates
The Ohio Public Utilities Commission announced an investigation into alleged excessive coal freight rates charged by the Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad. Seven members were appointed to gather evidence to be used in ruling on the complaint filed by the Pittsburg Vein Coal Operators Association and supported by a group of seven joiners appointed to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad
Ohio Commission
Imy
Pacaw
Collembus
Pittsburg Vein Coal Operators Association
Ohio Public Utilities Commission
Miners Push Eight Hour Day Stand In Coal Talks
New York March 11 A conference between coal miners and operators in the anthracite region failed to reach a decision on the demand for an eight hour workday. James A Gorton secretary of the commission said the matter would be discussed again on Monday. Miners pledged to press their claim with all power at their command as they note eight hours is already standard in bituminous fields.
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New York
James A. Gorton
Germany
Verdun
Dun
Norhcllffe
Paris
Gar mer Oil Company Chartered in Charleston
Charter charter announced for the Gar mer Oil Company of Charleston with an authorized capital of 10000 dollars. The firm will operate in Falling Rock district near the Blue Creek oil fields. Incorporators are T G Warnack C H Sims J D Truslow R G Walsh and J B Watts, all of Charleston.
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Charleston
Garmer Oil Company
Falling Rock
Blue Creek
T. G. Warnack
C. H. Sims
J. D. Truslow
R. G. Walsh
J. B. Watts
Bordland amendment cut on eight hour clerk rule
In Washington on March 11 the Bordland proposal to require eight hour days for executive clerks was struck from the minutes on a point of order. He then proposed a ten percent cut in clerk numbers in June. Debate centered on budget items with Mann attacking mobile cabinet expenses and a new car repair bill for Secretary Wilson of labor.
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Washington
Bordland
House
Turing
Mann
Wilson
Labor Department
Aviator W. C. Robinson Killed in Iowa Crash
Grinnell Iowa March 11 W C Robinson famed aviator and inventor died in a crash near Ewart after testing a new stabilizing device He held the American continuous flight record A petrol tank explosion and fire followed the impact destroying the aeroplane and igniting the body authorities say the crash occurred shortly before 5 pm local time and may have resulted from an engine explosion rather than the fall
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Grinnel
W. C. Robinson
Ewart
Robinson
Grinnell
River Stage Readings Show Varying Levels Across Cities
AP river stage bulletin reports March 11 readings with river levels at 14.6 feet in one location and varying figures across multiple towns. Stations include Liberty, Matamoras, Reuben Dunbar, Charleston, Steubenville, Parkersburg, Morgantown, Oil City and Warren with most sites showing falling or clear conditions.
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Associated Press
River
Liberty
Matamoras
Reuben Dunbar
Charleston
Isburg
Davis Island
Steubenville
Parkersburg
Morgantown
Oil City
Warren
Mormon Colony Safe From Attack in Chihuahua Region
El Paso March 11 The Mormon colony of Casas Grandes Chihuahua is no longer in danger from Villa bandits according to General Gabriel Gavira Juarez commander He says reinforcements protect foreigners and a refugee train remains ready to leave north General Gutierrez travels to Juarez to confer with Gavira Border patrols focus on contraband arms while preparations for an expedition against Villa rush at Fort Bliss European reports note no aeroplanes yet but air scouting expected The border forces include multiple artillery mule batteries cavalry and infantry units with signal and hospital detachments in place
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EL Paso
Tex
Cagas Grandes
Chihuahua
Gabriel Gavira
Juarez
Gavira
Luis Gutierrez
Gutierrez
Cuvira
Texas
Villa
Field Wireless
Eighth Cavalry
Columbus
Signal Corps
Verdun Fort fortress not important says Northcliffe
Lord Northcliffe writes that Verdun remains highly significant despite German attacks. He describes French fortifications and reserves, notes German soldiers scarred by Verdun fighting, and alleges Germany gambles with human life while Paris remains out of reach.
Clarksburg Baby Show Crowns Winners At Weeklong Event
Hundreds attend the Clarksburg baby week show at First Presbyterian Church where Frederick Lee Wotring and Lena Calvert win top prizes for largest babies. Other winners include Frances Kimble, Edward Thompson, Lewis Hudson, Vivian Thompson, and Evelyn Poynter with various gifts.165 babies registered. event billed as annual with strong backing from Woman's Club, Red Cross nurses, Mothers' Club, and local clubs.
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Clarksburg
First Presbyterian Church
Frederick Lee Wotring
Howard Wotring
Wiley Avenue
Lena Dorthy Calvert
Lena I. Calvert
Sixth — Street
Frances ¥.Kimble
William Kimble
Stealey Avenue
Lawrences
Edward Thompson
BE. L. Thompson
South Seventh Street
Colonial Heights
Lewis William Hudson
William Hudson
West Poplar Street
Vivian Luella Thompson
Desty Thompson
Virginia Avenue
Shields, Jr
Earl Shields
Evelyn Wanda Poynter
MrJohn Poynter
Duncan — Street
Stealey Heighs
Bernard Lynch
Mary Louise Copenhaver
Re Copenhaver
Sycamore Street
Randall Arnold
I. Arnold
KR. PD
Martha
Mildred Southern
Frank Southern
New Fair Grounds
Odbert Bryan Henderson
Rogiera Henderson
Stuart
Ruth Hinkle
H. A. Hinkle
Industrial
Woman's Clubo Clb
H. B. Travis
John W
Good Roads Bond Falls Short in Grant District
The 173 000 good roads bond in Grant district Doddridge county failed by two votes in the special election. 169 voted for the bonds and 115 against. Prominent residents plan to resubmit with changes. Salem and nearby areas show strong drive for road improvements as West Union carried a similar issue. Local officials expect a resubmission soon with a larger majority.
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Salem
Grant District
Doddridge County
Grant‘district Ia
Salen
Morgansville
West Union
Doddridge
McClelland
Greenbrier
Chapter Meets Daughters of the Confederacy in East Main gathering
The Stonewall Jackson Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy held an interesting meeting Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs Clarence Parr on East Main street.
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Charles Grandison Davis
Seventh Day Baptist Church
Davis
Dudley H. Davis
Stonewall Jackson
The
Daughters of the Confederacy
Washeld
Clarence Parr
Main’ Street
President and Mrs Wilson on Mayflower cruise at Newport News
The president and Mrs Wilson spent an hour walking Newport News during a weekend cruise aboard the Mayflower. As sunset the yacht moved to Old Point and anchored for the night. They viewed the German prize ship Appam with interest while remaining at Old Point until tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Newport Sws
Exports from New York Reach Higher Pace This Month
Exports from the port of New York average about 55 million dollars weekly so far this month, up from 38 million in February and 51 million in January and December, according to statistics issued by the National City Bank foreign trade department.
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Associated Peas
New York
Foreign Trade Department
the National City Bank
Death of Fred W Fowler T: Baltimore railroad official longtime Clarksburn connections noted
Fred W Fowler former division freight agent of the Baltimore and Ohio died in Baltimore after pneumonia. He had lived in Parkersburg and later moved to Baltimore as assistant to the general freight agent. Survived by widow Laura, daughter Miss Laura Fowler and son Fred Jr. Funeral details unavailable. local friends may attend.
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Baltimore
Fred W Fowler
Baltimore and Ohio
Fowler
Farge
Parkersburg
Trinity Episcopal Church Church
Board of Commerce
Laura Fowler
Fred, Jr
Clarksburg
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Mr. Knox
Saxon
Cunningham Brothers
Special Agency
Comforta
Nettleton
King Comfort P
Jong
Highland Bros. & Gore
Secretary of State
New Company
London
Lord Northcliffe
the Marne
Hamburger’s
Main Street
Clarksburg, W. VA
Frederick Lee Werring
Lena Dorothy Calvert
Grant
Water Street
Mack Yesing
Pruntytown
Woodmen For the World
Sadie Martin
R. M. Fox
Consolidated Telephone Company
Charles Schmick
Henry Schmid
Marine Corps
Newport
R. I
Nevada
Charles
Contry
Volva Rodafor
Phile School
Sary Side
Sadie Warner
Sedalia
A. B. Ford Company
Salem Hardw Co
Grover C. Broadwater
Broadwater
W. Perine
Lyric Theater
Christopher F. Randolph
Dow G. Davis
Harry Schmick
G. A. Schutte
Atwell Randolph
Columbus, O
L. L. Sadleh
Charles C. Wilson
Miss Blanche
L. L. Polk and Company
Maggie Davis
Charles A. Schutte
Thomas B. Smith
Sumners
D. F. Randolph
Augustus Traugh
Baptist Church
E.J. Wooster
Newport News, Va
Death Angel
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
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