Police Think Holmes Victim Burned In Alleged Poison Attack
Police investigate a case in which Viola Holmes reportedly attempted suicide after a quarrel with a married man. A burn and poisoning claim sparked reports that another woman accused of poisoning Holmes may have been involved. Witnesses place Holmes with the man earlier, while medical staff say Holmes is expected to recover.
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Sheh Street
Miss Holmes
Holmes
Ugs
State Convention Program Arranged for Annual Meeting
The June state convention program for the State Pharmaceutical Association has been printed. The schedule outlines registration, receptions, business sessions, a golf and bowling gala, and a grand ball at the Masonic Temple. Officers include President John R. Elson and Secretary C D Sturm Downing, with Frank T Melby as traveling auxiliary president and J R Mallory chairing the entertainment committee.
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Association
Toldows
Jonn R. Elson
C.D Sturm
Xreesires
Comerford
Shan S. Rose
S Oe- Dierner
Frank T Melby
Tce
J. C. Rodgers
Icw
Sol Stern
GL. Biler
Wwallace
W. Albers
J.or. Mallory
Concern
Charles Stevens
C_V
C Rodberg
Mt ‘Hinton
Efforts to Reopen Rail Link in Mexico City Crisis
Washington reports renewed U S efforts to restore rail traffic between Vera Cruz and Mexico City to ease a food shortage fueling demonstrations in the capital. Consul Silliman and the Brazilian minister in Mexico City were asked to press Carranza and Villa officials to permit freight shipments. A relief agency notes transportation issues as key, while fighting blocks and battles across central Mexico threaten supply routes and stability.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico City
State’ Department
Silliman
al-Vera ‘Cruz
Carranza
Villa
International Relief Committee of
Fabio Gonzales
Zapata Forces
Jahout
Lwno Cave Committee
Vitle
Chihuahua
Carranchistas
Celaya
Obregon
Armir
Zapata
Wall Street Battle Tests War Time Markets
The York Gray 22 warning on today's stock market notes war impact with Crucible Steel and Bethlehem Steel showing notable activity. The brief session opened with a 435 point rise in early trade but later faded as the market corrected amid war speculation and mixed reports from industry leaders.
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Gray
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Ecore
Crucible ‘Steel
Bethlehem Sveeleachar
Bethlehem Steel
Semacracnerican
Schooner wrecked near Coos Bay shores in storm
The steam schooner Claremont was boarded by boats after going ashore just north of Coos Bay. The vessel carried twenty seven crew members and twenty days of provisions were reported.
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Seexashfield
Claremont
Coos Bay
Jose
Trials Begin as Circuit Court Reopens on First Street Case
When the circuit court reconvenes tomorrow morning the trial of Thomas S. MacLaughlin’s damage suit against the city over a First Street grade change will be heard. Following that, Allison Martin faces Benjamin Palmer, Guy Westpoint sues Sam Pascoz et al, and Lumberport Improvement Co. versus Ralph Fortney will be tried early in the week. Trials may extend into the week with motions and chancery matters open.
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Thomas ‘S. MacLaughlin
First Street
Allison Martin
Benjamin Palmer
Guy Westpoint
Sam Pascozzo
Lumberport Improvement Company
Ralph
Fortney
Spear shoestore owner back after weeks indoors
John Spears, proprietor of Spears shoetstore on Fourth Street, is able to be out again after several weeks confinement due to illness. He had to stay indoors at his home to recover from grippe.
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John Spears
Spears
Fourth Street
Baby Boy Born to B J Tosthman This Week
B J Tosthman of the Empire reports the arrival of a bouncing baby boy at his home on Friday night. The event marks a joyful addition to the family and is celebrated by those close to the household.
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B.J Tosthman
The
Empire
War Balkan Diplomacy Rumors Cloud Dardanelles Move
Diplomatic circles speculate on the Dardanelles impact as Balkan states edge toward neutrality while an Allied breakthrough could alter alliances. Austro-Hungarian and German sources hint at coordinated moves with Rome, as officials in Washington report no firm guidance yet.
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Roumazia- Bulgaria
Greece
Opera Tfone Jn
Hooumsnia
Rome
Constantine Dumbo
Aus Ee
State Department
Todes
Italian Crisis Absorbs Attention in Berlin Encounters
London reports May 922 that the Italian crisis dominates public and official talk in Berlin and London, with emphasis on Germany's delayed reply to American notes. Possible proposals for US-Germany talks are hinted, while arbitration chatter is denied and Lusitania inquiry recedes from prominence.
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Berlin
London
Lusitania
Germany
United States
America
Great Britain
Wilson
Admiralty
Memorial Day Meet for Grand Army at Court House
Comrades of the Grand Army of the Republic and ex Union soldiers gather at the courthouse at 14 o clock on Sunday morning May 39 to march to Christian church for a memorial sermon by Rev W A Lane. They proceed to decorate graves at Odd Fellows cemetery and Masonic cemetery, inviting all to attend and donate flowers.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Court House
Christian Church
West Pike
Chestnut Streets
Wat Lane
Odd Fellows
Chestnut Street
Masonic
Sons of Veterans
Another Mishap Near Newport Submarine Incident Reported
Newport report says during an Atlantic fleet war game a submarine ran aground on the eastern side of No Mans land area. The tender Fulton stood by while Captain Roger Welles relayed that the stranded K-6 submarine likely sustained damage and remained under repair.
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Newport
Ulla
Atlantic
Arrowat
Narreransett
Bay Na‘val
Fulton
Oil wells drill in many districts across Kanawha county
The report details multiple drilling operations by various firms across Hancock, Union, Berea, Magoun, and other districts in Kanawha and surrounding counties. It notes prod uction figures in barrels, test wells on farms such as the J dewell, Shambaugh, and Hamilton properties, and mentions crews and districts including West Virginia, Starrison, and Cabin Creek as intervals of activity.
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Pleasants County
Wvest-Virsiniz
Josiah
Holdren
Maxon
DicKim disidt_ Tyndall
Dins- Sioor
J. Dewell
Injon Bre
Loscow
Hancock County
Hancock County. “Brenner
Berea
Reed, Cameron
Psomidan
Philip Shambaugh
Starrison
Wight and Heat Company
Ma Wanedon
Salteck
Brax
Tcu Coumy
Hope Satural Gas F Company 3S
Xem Groesentecher
I Mardestille Oil Company
Morgan
Wekarre
Mannington
Tse Carnenie
Natizal Cas Sam
Cou
Hamilton
Gordon
McElroy
Trier
Mauntacrerer
Tight and Heat Company
Bisr
Centerville
McConnnell and
Clendening
St St Wells
Columbus
Williams Coal
Cabin Creek
Kanawha
Southern States Independent Telephone Association forms
In Memphis on May 22 the Southern States Independent Telephone Association was formalized with a large investment total claimed at over 28 million dollars. Plans were set to establish long distance telephone service across the region to as far north as the Ohio River under an agreement with the Postal Telegraph Company. Albert Taulett of Bristol, Va was elected president of the new organization.
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Memphis
Ohio River
Gompans- Mey P
Albert Taulett
Ob BrietolVa
Wasi
Ezatton
Marconi announces wireless device before sailing to Italy
May 22 New York reports inventor William Marconi revealed a new wireless apparatus to the Evening World before departing for Italy. The piece notes China Japan talks and U S notes to Tokyo amid tensions. The report references a Chinese treaty draft and American communications tied to Japan and China.
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Arerene
New York
William] Marconi
Italy
Peking
Ching
Tiedis
China
Marcour
United States
Japan
Tokio
Italian Cabinet Ends Morning Session In Rome
Paris dispatches report the Italian cabinet meeting in Rome lasting until 1 p m without releasing any official statement on proceedings. The Hayas Agency correspondence notes the session concluded with no public disclosure.
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Paris
Hayas— Agency
Rome
Sweetie Insult Case Nets Ritchie County Bond
B L Moore, described as elderly and bearded, was arrested Saturday night by Officer Shaban in Ritchie County after allegedly insulting a woman on Second Street calling her "sweetie" as she passed. He posted a $20 bond to appear before Mayor G Gordom in police court this morning. The incident was witnessed by the woman and her father who reported it to police.
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Root
West Stain Street
Abs
Thomas Cry
Holmes
Drescen
Main Street
Wej
West Bisin Street
Oice
Hces
West Pikes Street
Joyce
Bolmes
Edo
Miss Holmes
Viola Holmes
Mies Holmes
Moore
Ritchie County
Shahan
Obies Association Signs Contract Amid Mine Peace Efforts
A contract was signed by the Obies Association this afternoon as district officials support commencing operations at the mines affected by Suike. Representatives of the joint case committee noted Governor Wills helped bring peace after operator objections threatened delays.
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Obies Association
Omne
Wills
Belmont Park Race Recap With Jumbled Phrases
Race notes from Belmont Park are garbled showing references to horses and a fatality. Names appear misspelled and incomplete but indicate a racing event with a horse named Jingling and a possible casualty.
Austrian troops cross front in diplomacy dated note
The Gironale Ditalia reports an Austrian patrol crossed the front. The few Germans left are reported. Field Marshal von Heinecenborg is named commander of Austro German troops amid Chinese regiments and a distant diplomatic note from Rome via London dated May 23.
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Rome
London
Gironale Ditalia
Fron
von Hine
Cenborg
William Keefe Wendell Patient Improves at Local Hospital
William Keefe Wendell, a patient at a local hospital, shows significant improvement from heart trouble and hopes to be discharged in about three weeks. Doctors state the condition is much better and stable.
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ME Keefe
William Keefe
Wendell Coal Nam
Pennsylvania Railroad Buys Large Car Order
Philadelphia May 22 The Pennsylvania Railroad Company announced today that it had placed or filed orders for a sizable car purchase. The announcement signals expansion of its rolling stock and may affect freight capacity and service levels across its routes.
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Cey
Philadelphia
Pennsylrsmia Railroad Company
Feondee Fights and Frontline Incidents Reported in Paris
Paris reports indicate ongoing clashes and frontier incidents tied to Alpine tensions. Troops and front-line soldiers are cited, with scattered references to battle fronts and recent activity near Brescia and surrounding areas.
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Paris
Tereathe Telin Alpine
Spursaedroan
Dixie Wehway Route Plans Rival Highway Tracks Across Indiana
A sweeping plan proposes east and west highway corridors linking Indianapolis to Chicago and Louisville, running along Lake Michigan and the Ohio River in a coastal loop. The proposal names major cities like Danville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Lexington, Knoxville, and mentions political shifts and cabinet changes amid wartime pressures.
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Dake Michigans
Miami
Fiore
Chingemare Dan—ville
Indianspolis
Loutisville
Nash
Ilie
Zpolis
Cincinone
Lexington
Kooxville
Pan American Conference Opens in Washington
Delegates arrive in Washington for the Pan American financial conference to be formally opened by President Wilson in the Pan American Union building Monday morning. Secretary McAdoo will address the gathering as discussions advance on matters including Venezuela.
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Wilson
Pan-Ameriican
Southland
FieGe
SirAdoo
Washington
Frere
Mining Engineer Named Defendant in Damages Suit
Baltimore Star reports 22 year old John Harson named defendant in a damages suit filed in Superior Court by Addison G Dudess and Willard D General Cotton Securities Co a Delaware corporation. The suit seeks damages and claims the company refused to return stock to owners in a sale valued at 2.
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Agecciaren
Baltimore
Star
John Harsamimond
Addison G. Dudess
Willard
D. General Cotton Securities Company
Delaware Corporation
Saturday business visitors report in Bridgeport area
The city saw a parade of visitors on Saturday evening including Captain James Si-Hurry of Bridgeport, Isha C. Johnson from Bridgeport, Allen D. Fitzhugh from Bridgeport, Pub W Lange a Fairmont manufacturer, Sheri J. Stone from New Martinsville, Thomas Cummings a county lawyer, J.M. Johnson and Mostey Hall from Wallace, W P Bartow from Buckhannon, and others transacting local business.
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Thompson
Sam
Wolf Summit
James Si — _ Hurry
Bridgeport
Everms
Dro Suias
Lange
Fairmont
Sheri J
Stone
Newtinsville
Thomas Cummings
Lewi
J.M. Johnson
Mostey Hall
Weston Council Awards Thornton Fire Brick Paving Contract
At a Friday meeting the Weston council awarded a contract to Thornton Fire Brick for paving blocks to be used in city improvements. Officials noted the bid was the lowest and the project aims to upgrade sidewalks and streets.
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Hie ‘Ch
Weston
Thornton
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