Mines Report Sharp Regional Output Increase
Regional output for the month shows a surge with 184 mines active today compared to 176 yesterday. The Monongah Division and Cumberland Division led gains with higher loadings while several other divisions posted smaller changes.
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Ely
Northeast
Virginia
Monongah
Gll
Yester- Sonen
Séston
Confinles
Cumberland
M. Eeetel
Tyi
Comitovelehty
Tenneteen
Ees ‘R
Baltimore &Ilroad
Man Gave JP Siege In Home In West Virginia
In a twenty day standoff John Frede held off city county and state officers in a West Virginia home siege. He surrendered early today from the jail where relatives were summoned by telephone. He sustained multiple wounds and was treated by Dr Timberlake. his worst injury left his elbow damaged and could endanger the limb.
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Finmon
Castion
John Frede
mfrit-Spencer
Freeiing
Ballass
R. “Timberlake
Morgantown Man Sues Railroad Over Injuries From Watermelon Toss
Harry N. Austin sues Baltimore & Ohio Railroad seeking 5000 dollars for injuries claimed after a watermelon thrown from a moving train struck him. He, a B&O section gang member, stepped back to avoid a melon and fell into a culvert. train crew allegedly tossed the melons.
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Morgantown
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Harry N. Austin
Austin
Baltimore & Ohio
First Eviction Suits Brought In Marion County Courts
Eviction actions filed by Fairmont and Cleveland Coal Co against 100 houses occupied by striking miners at Rivesville were heard by Justice M. R. Musgrove. The cases, the first of their kind in Marion County during the coal strike, seek possession and $100 damages per lease. Residents formerly worked at Parker's Run mine and now face homelessness as rents range from $7 to $40 monthly. The company argues immediate possession is needed to resume plants per President Harding's mandate.
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Rivesville
M. R. Musgrove
Fairmont & Cleveland ® Coal Co
Marion County
Parker's Run
Fairmount & Cleveland Coal Co
Harding
Fairmont & Cleveland Coal Co
M. A
Muscle Shoals Development Boosted by Ford Prospect
3 G Moyer, part owner in a subdivision sale at Muscle Shoals Alabama, returns from district inspection optimistic about Muscle Shoals future. He cites Wilson Dam work, $7.5 million federal apportionment, and about 15 000 jobs after October. Locals favor Henry Ford and foresee the city as the largest south of the Mason Dixon line with steel plants and a 25 000 population.
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G. Moyer
Muscle Shoals
Ala
Shoals
Moyer
Henry Ford
Wilson Dam
Congress
South
Ford
Mason & Dixon Line
Nashville, Tenn
Farmers pay fines in Lenters tarring and feathering case
Twenty four farmers from near East Saugatuck Michigan paid a total of 600 in justice court for convictions tied to the tarring and feathering of Bert Lenters.
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East Saugatak
Mich
Here
Justice Court
Bert Lenters
6 Cylinder Paige in A 1 Condition For Sale
Advert reads 6 Cylinder Paige newly overhauled in A 1 condition and cheap. Quick buyer to apply at Will's Restaurant.
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Will's Restaurant
Four New Mines Open Today in Pittsburgh District
Pittsburgh July 27 Miners began work in four mines in the Pittsburgh district with troops on guard. The scale committee of the Pittsburgh Coal Producers Association announced the start before nightfall. Pennsylvania cavalry patrolled nearby roads. no miners gathered. Preparations began weeks earlier. only small coal quantities will be hoisted initially. United Mine Workers official William Hargast said striking miners had not returned to work.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Coal Producers’ Association
Pennsylvania Cavalry
R. O. Dunkle
Rich Hill
Meadowlands
William Hargast
Disgi
The
United Mine Workers
Miners Assembly Condemns Action by Labor Council
The Monongah miners assembly condemns the endorsement of various candidates by the Monongahela Valley Trades and Labor Council after most delegates left a Sunday meeting at Fairmont. A Tuesday session with twenty locals approved the condemnation in a letter from Fred Sweeney of Viropa, secretary of the assembly.
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Monongahela Valley Trades and Labor Council
Miners’ Assembly of
Monongah
Fairmont
Fred Sweeney
Viropa
Miners’ Assembly
Rotarians Urged to Aid in Shinnston Road Celebration
J. D. Hecker of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was elected a member of the Fairmont Rotary Club at today’s luncheon. Hecker, a former member who left the city two years ago due to ill health, rejoined. Trevey Nutter urged all Rotarians to participate in the opening celebration of the improved road to Shinnston next Monday afternoon. O. G. Wilson, city school superintendent, delivered a talk on "Googe Fellowship" during the program.
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J. D. Hecker
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Fairmont
Indorsement of UMWA Policy Committee Actions
Local union No 4017 at Norwich adopts resolutions endorsing the United Mine Workers of America policy committee stance against President Harding’s settlement plan for the coal strike. The resolutions condemn State Police actions and call for an investigation of Governor Morgan, following a Monongah meeting with eighty locals represented.
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United Mine Workers of America
Harding
Norway
West
B. F. Morgan
Bostic Arrested Over Liquor Charge in Fairmont
City officers arrested D. Bostic in Fairmont around 1 am on suspicion of possessing intoxicating liquor. He appeared before Mayor W. W. Conaway at police court and was sent to county authorities. C. R. McKinsey remains held on $200 bond as a materials witness for the state. The case alleges Bostic sold liquor to McKinsey.
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Bostic
Fairmont
W. W. Conaway
C. R. MeKinsey
Mquore McKin+ sey
City Directory Receives Help Request From Ohio Woman
Rachel Hayes of Cincinnati writes the City Directory in Fairmont West Virginia asking aid to locate her brothers and sisters including Elmer Hayes Willie Levey and several Hayes siblings. She cites a possible father named Blzie or Bizie Hayes and includes a photo to assist.
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Cincinnati
Fairmont
Elizie
Elzie
City Directory
W. Va
Rachel Hayes
Hopkin Street
Cincinatti
Ohio
Miss Hayes
Directory
Bilas
Andy Vendercrift
Hammond
P. S
Blizie
Bizie Hayes
Elmer Hayes
Willie
Levey
Julia
Dodd
Jennie Hayes
Molly Hayes
Ella Hayes
Clara Hayes
Fire bosses strike as guards loom in Ebensburg region
Ebensburg Coal Co fire bosses walk out in protest of National Guardsmen presence amid a union agreement. Jamies Maurer, PA Federation of Labor president, campaigning among miners in Cambria Somerset and Indiana counties. Guard interference sparks union questions about railroad guards. Twin Rock plant reports protection for production.
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Bensburg
Ebensburg Coal Co
Jamies Maurer
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
Edgar McKinney
Twin Rock
Consolidation Coal Co
Central City
Washington Co troops deployed to aid coal operators
Cokeburg Pa July 21 Col BE J Stackpole Jr commanding State troops left headquarters for the southwestern section of Washington County at the request of coal operators to send soldiers to Montour mine No 4 Hill Station to patrol roads. Reports say other military stations in the region are quiet and troops in camp are setting up a radio to hear the Leonard Tendler fight results.
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Cokeburg
J Stackpole
Western
Pennsylvania
Washington County
Montour Mine No. 4
Hill Station
New Jersey
Leonard- Tendler
Fairmonter Named Fuel Commissioner
Zi-J Walter Barnes named fuel Commissioner by Governor Morgan to represent the state with federal authorities in plans for coal distribution. Barnes previously served as state fuel administrator during the war when oil supplies were under fuel administration control.
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Charleston
J Walter Barnes
State Board of Control
Morgan
Mr. Barnes
Fuel Administration
Lilly Spends Most in Campaign Fight in Charleston
In the July primary, H C Ogden completed the filing of candidate accounts for the U S Senate nominations. A A Lilly spent the most among the group with expenditures around 3 4 thousand dollars and total outlay near 4 003 thousand. Contributions included 2 2 thousand from Captain J Byron Nickerson and 1 000 from We B Stone of Wheeling.
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Charleston
United States Senate
A. A. Lilly
Ogden
J. Byron
Nickerson
Ogden Campaign Organization
Wheeling
Litly
High Court Hands Down Two Verdicts
The West Virginia Supreme Court issued writs of mandamus against the Blyfield Water Works and Improvement Co and the County Court of Ritchie County. The Blyfield Water Co must obey Public Service Commission orders to provide a constant, adequate supply of wholesome water to Bluefield. The county court was ordered to employ and pay D W McFarland as county agent at $125 per month, addressing past payment lapses. The Sunday closing ordinance case involving R M Smith at a local amusement park had decision postponed until the full court resumes after vacation.
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Charleston
Binefield Water Works & Improvement Co
Ritchie County
Supreme Court
R. M. Smith
Blyfield Water Co
Army airship completes longest flight arrives at Scott Field
The Army lighter‑than‑air service completed its longest flight when the airship A-1 landed at Scott Field Belleville near Langley Field, Va. The 1,100 mile journey took about 40 hours and 40 minutes with two intermediate stops. The balloon will be stationed permanently at Scott Field.
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Belleville
Scott Field
Langley Field
Sal
Seneca Glass resumes operation at Morgantown plant
Morgantown July 27 The Seneca Glass Co today resumed operation of one of its factories, shut down with only brief reopenings for four years. A number of men are now employed at the plant.
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Morgantown
Seneca Glass Co
Uscal
Rail leaders hopeful for settlement of rail strike talks
President Hanling’s conferences with union leaders revive hope for an early settlement. Negotiations with Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul ended without result at Lyttle while talks between Baltimore and Ohio and striking workers continued in Baltimore. Officials report passenger and freight service nearly normal and rising shop recruitment. Union leaders say the walkout is 100 percent effective with no workers returning. An injunction against strikers at Erie Railroad shop Hornell and Salamanca refrains interference. returnable August 4. Chesapeake and Ohio shops in Covington Ky reopen full force under PF Tyler with locomotives being repaired and conditions improving.
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Associated Press
Hanling
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Lyttle
Baltimore & Ohio
Baltimore
Buffalo
Hazel
Erie Rail
Hornell and
Salaimanez
Cincinnati
Chesapeake & Ohio
Covington
Opeed Todas
PF. T. ‘Tyler
Eacanatey Dent
Pleasant Valley Reunion Planned at Old School
The Pleasant Valley School reunion is set for the first Sunday in September at the one room 1872 schoolhouse, marking the semicolonennial of the building. Former pupils and teachers including Delia Harr and J Walter Barnes are involved, with plans to honor the county’s early education history and inspire similar gatherings.
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Pleasant Valley School
Pleasant Valley
Little Pleasant’ Valley
Emma Grifith
Griffith
Ling
Delia M. Harr
Doctor Chesney
Charleston
Barnes
P. Harr
Grand
Walking For a Home in a Chicago to Tacoma wager
Mr and Mrs P M Rademaker walk from Chicago toward Tacoma to win a house worth 1000 dollars if they reach Tacoma by October 1 The trip started a week ago and is meant as a wager with a home purchase as the prize and they hope to complete the journey within the planned time frame.
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Minneapolis
Minn
P. M. Rademaker
Chicago
Tacoma
Wash
Dentists Endorse 1 Cent Levy for County Dental Clinics
Dr C H Neil a leading local dentist urges Marion County voters to support a 1 cent levy to fund dental clinics in public schools. He accuses fellow dentists of selfish motives for blocking the project and explains the bill empowers the county court to levy up to 3 cents on $100 property value for two years with a voter referendum.
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Marion
C. H. Neil
Sesson
Marion County
Young Girl Freed of Murder Charge in Alabama
Mildred Brewer a 16 year old from a prominent Alabama family was freed at a secret juvenile court trial before Judge Holloway on the murder charge of A Portis McKeithen husband of her cousin. Brewer testified she had engaged in a affair with McKeithen and said he seized her in a woods confrontation drawing a revolver and shot himself after a struggle while she tried to take the pistol.
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Montgomery
Ala
Mildred Brewer
Alabama
Liberty
Temple Seibels
Brewer
McKeithen
S Lave
Arrest of Kidnapper Due in Steubenville Today
Steubenville Ohio July 2 Theodore Phillips arrested at Cadiz Pennsylvania last night in connection with the kidnapping of Ralph Monica 17 son of Oliver Monica wealthy Adena coal man. He was due to arrive with Deputy Sheriff William Houser after noon. Phillips was seen in Adena the day of the kidnapping and followed Monica to Cadiz in a Pennsylvania registered car.
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Steubenville
Ohio
Theodore Phillips
Cadiz
Ralph Monica
Oliver Monica
Adena
William Houser
Phillips
Monica
Pennsylvania
Indiana Operators Win In Competitive Field Conference
John L. Lewis planned an early conference with Indiana operators to discuss joining a regional conference. Farrington, a sub district president, opposes a separate agreement and may be ousted as talks continue. Federal authorities anticipate governors’ involvement to coordinate equitable distribution as discussions widen to other states.
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John L. Lewis
Shopas
Indiana
Express
Frank Farrington
Peoria
Farrington Epianiew
New York
Indianapolis
Ae Dima
Miners
McCray
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Stion
Wal Ac Spaenire
Alexander Place
Taxi CO
Morgantown Manenters
Indorse Action OF Policy Committee
Ebensburg
Washington CO
Stackpole
Fairmonter
Lilly
High Court
Pleasant Valley Reunion
MR. and
Mrs, Rademaker
Neil
Lewis Ee
Lunois
Farrington
Brea
Philadelphia
Ceers’ Union
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