Production gains and mine activity in Northern West Virginia coal regions
Reports show Telephone service cut with Weston hindering exact counts of mines at work in the Charleston Division B and C. Monongah Division posted fourteen more cars than Monday, Morgantown and Kingwood rose eight, while Monongahela lines fell. Overall daily loading peaked at Morgantown and Bluefield with 110 cars.
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Ston
Thaleston
B, & Chich
Northern
West Virginia
eGharleston
Worthern West Virginia
Monongah
B. & Jsore
Cumberland
Mar -Bantown
Morgantown
Kingwood
Sbrlington
Weaver v
Maryland
T Ube
Charleston
B&o
Mononah
Wasrleston
Connellsville
Cimber Iland
Monowcahels
Inzwood
Wheel
Western
Dington, Weaver & Northern
Fiction Banned in University Library
Morgantown June 25 subscriptions to the West Virginia University library of mass magazines have been ordered discontinued by the State Board of Control. The ban targets magazines deemed to offer obscene or objectionable fiction, with the action described as driven by economy and student concerns about erotic content in May.
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Morgantown
West Virgini University Library of Mass
Boar of Control
Givetsky
America
Compromise on Right of Ways Reached Today
A compromise was reached in the West Virginia Maryland Power case involving Charlotte E. Dawson David Dawson Jo N Prickech Consolidation Coal Co United States Armaceutical Trust Co and Guaranty Trust Co as trustees The exact amount was not stated The power company petition sought a right of way for an electrical transmission line The case included other right of way disputes in Winfield and involving Prickech and Hawkes Orders and further hearings were noted Judge W S Mererith oversaw the district court docket including separate settlements In separate cases Farmers Bank of Shiniston against Acme Land Co and Bank of Shiniston against Acme Land Co judgments were entered for sums 507232 with interest and 28462 respectively In Mina J Mandell vs Melvin Bugner testimony deadlines were set adjournment updates noted Washington adjournment plans were blocked in Senate delaying August 8 adjournment.
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West Virginia
Maryland Power Co
Astner
Charlotte E. Dawson
David Dawson
Jo N. Prickech
Consolidation Coal Ch
United States
Ararttase &Trust Co
Guaranty Trust Co
Winfield
Waktes Lokbtacegsa Bohlege
Sainst the Prickere
Hawkes
Loweins Waken
Circais
W.S. Mererith
Erhe
Causey
Henry D. Causey
DeSstuRnen
Farmers Bank of Shinuston
Acme Land Co
A. G. Martin
R. T. Cunpingtas
G. E. Smith
G. M. Alexander
Farmers Bank of Shinnston S
a_corporation
RT. Cunningham
C. E. Smith
Mina J. Mandell
Melvin Bugner
Veach Announces Biased Primary Candidacy In Farmington
Veach a leading Farmington businessman plans to seek the Republican nomination for a seat in the Maine House of Delegates at the August primary. Observers say his record over the past two years strengthens Marion County prospects, with Veach described as straightforward and conscientious. An official statement and further details are expected in a few days.
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W. H. Veach
Farmington
Marion County
le Gnade
Republica
Sieh
Maron
Anil
House of Delegates
Veach
Strikers Arrested for Inciting Riots in Enlonton
In Enlontown on June 26 State troopers armed with rifles arrested about a dozen striking miners and sympathizers who were charged with inciting a riot at the Ralph plant near Republic. Two deputy sheriffs were bruised and several miners injured as a mob clashed with guards. Courts will hear the incitement charges later. Eviction notices extended to families of strikers, with 147 last week and dozens more this week amid the strike.
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Enlontown
Jomar Wrowehy
Wie Faswrre
Condemnation Proceedings Move on Charleston Land
Charleston June 25 preparation for condemnation proceedings for land occupied by seven properties moved to the attorney general's office. Attorney General Engeland said those seven properties were conveyed voluntarily, and court action will determine possession of the remaining parcels where owners disagreed with the Capitol Commission on price.
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Charleston
Atomsy General's Office
Auorns
Eneland
Capitol Commission
Utellums Nailed to Hear the Tramp of Feet
Poem celebration of marching crowds on our street praising cheerful processions. Refrains urge marchers to wear smiles and keep pace with music, noting applause along the route and public delight in orderly, stylish demonstrations.
Kiwanis Back Fire Upgrades for City Engine Fleet
The Kiwanis Club passed a resolution urging the city to buy at least one triple pump engine and to consider another, with a push for an aerial truck. They cited insufficient two story fire coverage and rescue capability, and pledged support for the plan even if taxes rise. A Knight Machine Shop letter criticized perceived fire department inefficiency after a May 10 blaze, noting firefighters arrived before the shop caught fire.
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Committee of Public Affairs
Clay D. Amos
Kiwanis Club Today
Tity Board of Affairs
A. ¥. Jones
Clyde Morris
Cluh
Joeden
S. McKinney
Doolittle
Knight
A. RA Knight
Knight Machine Shop
Parley on Wage Talks Drawn for Washington
President Harding calls a Saturday meeting in Washington with coal operators and United Mine Workers leaders to discuss basing wage negotiations. John J. Lewis and Phillips Murray will attend, aiming to outline a framework for possible negotiations and future contracts.
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Washington
Warding
United States
Miners
White House
Davis
Hoover
John J. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Capitol
Harding
Lewis
Department of Labor
Avis
Phillips Murray
William Green
Treasuer
Wichits House
Green Bay
Wis
Gleveland
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Ohio
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Green Bay Association of Commerce
Lewis Uring
Salvation Army Captain Delivers Large Pumpkin Pie Item
Captain Alfred Carr of the Salvation Army presented a two and a half pound pumpkin at press time in The West Virginian. He just returned from two weeks in Seibring, Central Florida, where he found many similar fruits. He described it as a Ponderosa suitable for pies, enough to bake about two and a half dozen pies. The readers cheered, chanting thanks.
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Jemon
Alfred Carr
Salvation Army
Captain Carr
Seibring
Florida
Ettes
Prisoners Help Restore Camp Pool Near Monongah
About six Marion County Jail inmates volunteer to repair the Salvation Army camp swimming pool near Monongah. Prosecuting Attorney Frank Amos backs the effort noting Army support for families of prisoners saves the county money and aids many residents. The camp offers summer vacations for city families as Fairmont residents visit, bring provisions, cots, and swings for the children.
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Marion County
Baye
Salvation Army
Monongah
Frank Amos
Salvatiog Army
Amos
Waray
Amy Ani
Monongal
Fairmontera
Sunda
Bruce Bielaski Released After Kidnapping in Mexico
Mexico City June 25 A. Bruce Bielaski former chief of the U S justice department bureau of investigation was released this morning He was kidnapped Sunday near Cuernavaca while working for American oil interests The ransom sought is 310000 The seizure coincides with other banditry actions in Tampico area prompting federal troops to pursue rebels General Gorozave who was reported killed weeks ago is said to be active with nearly 300 armed men in his camp against the oil company efforts
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Mexico City
Associated Press
A. Bruce Bielaski
Bielaski
United States Justice Department
Bureau of Investigation
Secret Service
Cuernavaca
Mexico
Moreios
Tampico
Serrano
Cortest Qil Co
Sanchez
Wounded Men Moved From Herrin Mine Hospital
Three of twelve wounded men from last Thursday's mine battle were taken from Herrin hospital by a state investigator and boarded a train to Springfield escorted by policemen. Seven of the remaining nine wounded are still in critical condition.
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Herrin
Springfield
Robbed of 65000 in diamonds and jewelry case
The St Louis report notes a robbery of 65000 in diamonds and jewelry tied to a case involving Morris Shinderman of West Virginia and the Maryland Power Co. The jury had not reached a decision by 3:00 p.m. after the incident was reported to police.
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ST. Louis
Morris
West Virginia
Shinderman
Chicago Diamond
Maryland Power Co
Rboker
Prickett Heirs
Mexico
One Man Killed in Wreck Near Limerock
Elkins June 25 One man was killed six others badly hurt and several more injured when a Western Maryland Railroad coach derailed near Limerock tonight Occupants included two striking miners and sympathizers plus deputies en route to Parsons Police and miners faced arrests at Thomas W Va as tensions rose over potential wider casualties officials conveyed the injured to Elkins amid intense rumors that many prisoners had also died.
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Elkins
Western Maryland
Limerock
Parsons
Thomas
W. Va
One Hundred Five Miners Jailed After Demonstration
ELKINS W V June 28 One hundred five miners and sympathy organizers were arrested at Thomas West Virginia to prevent workers entering pits. Sheriff J B Close and ten deputies moved the prisoners by special train to Parsons for hearings. Many were injured when a coach plunged off water grade. doctors and nurses rushed to the scene. Railroad officials denied a 150 foot embankment collapse report.
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Elkins
W.n
Thomas
Sherif J. B. Close
Parsons
W. Way
Limrock
Parson
Western Maryland Railroad
Fuel economist named for Monongah Division
A S Weadley named instructor of fuel economy assigned to the Monongah Division B and O. Two Fairmonters toured Niagara Falls on an excursion yesterday. The B O will run an excursion to Atlantic City on Thursday with 2 numbers going on the trip. Special tickets honored on all trains. round trip fare for sixteen days set at 15.50. J McClung, Grafton, assistant superintendent, Monongah Division B and O., returned from a business trip to Baltimore. J M Scott, Wheeling, general superintendent of the West Virginia District, B and O., was in Graf ton today. He had been in Baltimore. TROUBLE IN FRESTON. Report says two wagon mines in Scott's Hill Preston County were dynamited last night. Communication with Newburg by telephone failed to reveal details. Rumor says an attempt to damage the things, but no definite facts. SHIP REPORTED BURNING. LOS ANGELES June 28 A ship is burning off Ventura. A radio message for help picked up at the Los Angeles submarine base. The submarine later received a message from the steamer Humboldt stating she was in the vicinity and was criming back and forth in a heavy fog trying to locate the burning vessel.
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A. S Weadley
BL & O
Baltimore
J.M. Scott
Wheeling
West Virginia
Grafton
Baltmore
Freston
Scott's Hill
Preston County
Newbure
Los Angeles
Ventura
Cal
Los Angeles Harbor
Humboldt
Battle at Four Courts as Irish forces siege fortified stronghold
Dublin battle rages since dawn as regular troops and forces loyal to Rory O Connor attack the Four Courts held by irregulars. Armored cars and field guns blast the building while civilians are searched and streets cordoned. Orange Hall also seized as fighting continues with uncertain casualties.
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Dublin
Irish Republican Army
Rory O'Connor
Four Courts
West More
Land Street
Sackville Street
Henry Street
Abbey Street
O'Connor
Zairnsons
Fowler Memorial
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Tfever
Weston
Fedax
West Vic
Ressay
Wernesiay
Varjone
Weaver& Northern
Friends of Organized Labor
Union House
Canis
iBisplayes
Dlberty
City
Market House
Ships
12Th St
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Stievitt
Marion Co
House
Senate
Curtis
Kansas
A.V. Lynch
Farmington, W.va
the Home Furniture Company
Jefferson Street
Wencyn
Tescon
Jones
Carleston
Ogden
Edwards
Luly
Sutheriand
Mies
Neely
Traction Park
Nelson
Fairmont Hotel
Utellums
J. A
Kiwanis Club
Cliff House
Burke
Bruce Bielaski
A. Bruce Bielaskt
O’connor
Ing
O’connell
Orange Hall
Ule Ratile
Orange Halle
Belfast
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