Truce Declared Amid Seven Mile Battle Line
In Williamson West Virginia May 16 a three day battle near Matewan ended with a truce after Doctor W A Dotson and two messengers risked a perilous crossing from McCarr Kentucky. State police held Matewan and reported reduced fighting with six to ten killed and many wounded.
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Deeter Dotson
Ile Interrity
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McCarr
Dotson
Kentucky
West Virginia
Hull
Francis
Mills
McCart
Fox Trot At Buckingham Palace
In London on May 16 the Buckingham Palace jazz band performs fox trots two steps and hesitations for the royal family. Queen Mary approves the modern dances after Princess Mary and the prince of Wales persuade her at a surprise party.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Mary
Palace
Prince of Wales
Peace Prospects Falter as Knox Resolution Fails
Washington reports that the House will not accept the Knox peace resolution. Hearings on peace legislation begin soon under Chairman Porter. The Porter resolution would declare a state of peace without repealing the war declaration.
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Washington
United States
Germmany
House
Senate
Porter
Dockworkers Strike Blocks Coal for England in Antwerp
Antwerp dispatch reports four hundred thousand tons of coal blocked as Belgian dockworkers refuse to load coal bound for England in solidarity with striking British coal miners. The action is supported by union members using lawful means.
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Antwerp
England
Great Britain
Brussels
Armenians Flee as French Withdraw from Cilicia
In New York May 16 a Near East relief report from Dr J K Martin says Armenians flee Aintab as French troops pull out after talks with Turkish Nationalists. Turks threaten, mosques may be rebuilt with Christian skulls, and Armenians fear renewed slaughter with little global protest or aid forthcoming.
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Cilicia
Turkey
J. K. Martin
Aintab
Near East
Martin
France Refuses American Mediation in Upper Silesia Crisis
Paris reports France will not accept American mediation in Upper Silesia or any issue, citing the allies' unequal participation. Briand defends sticking with Poland while England and Italy push opposing views, raising fears of a new European crisis and possible war within 48 hours if Polish troops stay.
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Poland
England
Italy
Paris
Briand
America
Supreme Council of the
Allies
M. Briand
Lloyd George
Silesia
Germany
Europe
M. Viiand
Upper Silesia
Wieyd George
French Paper Money Bill To Increase Issuance
Paria May 16 report says a bill authorizing an increase in French paper money will be submitted to the chamber of Parliament within a month. The move signals expected expansion of currency supply affecting the French economy.
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Paria
Chamber of Fqtiiament
Sunday Baseball Results From National and American Leagues
National League games saw Brooklyn beat St. Louis 6 to 4 while New York defeated Cincinnati 4 to 2. American League results include Chicago 7 over Philadelphia 2, New York and Cleveland 2, Boston 11, Bt Louwin 7, and Washington with Detroit 12.
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Oenereeee Seers
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Brooklyn
Cleveland
Boston
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Washington
Detroit
Secret Sessions Debate Ends With Referral to Rules Committee
In Washington on May 16 senators clash over open versus secret sessions. The resolution to require open consideration of treaties and nominations is referred to the Rules Committee by a 42 to 26 vote, effectively dooming the measure.
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Harrison
Mississippi
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Borah
Utes Committee
Senators React to Harvey Britain Speech Stirring Capitol
Senator La Follette pressed a Senate resolution asking the secretary of state to verify President authorization of Col. George Harvey's remarks on arrival in Southampton. The ambassador praised the mother country and moral obligation, drawing mixed reaction as debates over his confirmation continue.
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Country
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Capitol
George Harvey
Great Britain
America
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Wisconsin
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Gowd
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Fire destroys Drummond Castle in Edinburg
Edinburg May 16 a fire gutted Drummond Castle famed in Scottish warfare and pletty causing an estimated loss of 7000. The blaze severely damaged the historic site though no injuries were reported. Local fire crews battled the flames throughout the night.
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Edinburg
Drummond Castle
Germany ready to take reparations steps under Erzberger
Berlin reports Dr. Mathiew Erzberger former vice chancellor and finance minister says Germany will raise taxes boost exports organize labor and expand industrial trusts to meet reparations. He notes paying 26 percent of exports is uncertain but insists total effort must target two billion in export revenue.
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Germany
Mathiew Erzberger
Julius Wirth
Erzberger
Britain Pays $17 Million Under Silver Loan Terms
New York May 16 Great Britain paid today to the United States government 17 380 000 under the special loan for silver purchases. The payment includes 127 000 on principal and 2880 000 for two year deferment. It is the second element under the agreement with a total of 2h, 20.000 principal and interest having been paid by Great Britain on April 1.
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New York
Great Britain
United States
Pittman
Gres
Britain
German Agent at Chicago Fair Dies
Berlin May 16 Max Rielaner chairman of the executive hoard of the Detash syndicate and a German commissioner at the world’s fair in Chicago in 1908 died here He was born in Koenigsberg December 26 1856 and served for years as undersecretary of state in the Prussian ministry.
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Chicago
Berlin
Max Rielaner
Detash
Koenigsberg
Prusian
Martial Law Held Up In Mine Fight Across States
Washington reports say the Presidents proclamation placing West Virginia and Kentucky mining regions under partial martial law was held up by Secretary Weeks after notices that the mine war in Mingo district subsided. Senate inquiry into the disturbances is expected to begin with a California senator’s resolution.
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West Virginia
Kentucky
Secretary of War
Mingo
Peyton. March
Senate
Johnson
California
War Department
Weeks
Department
Rounding Up Attackers in Mine Battle
Authorities report arrests of several attackers connected to a coal mine clash. security forces halted hostilities at the mine site, restoring limited operations as investigations proceed.
Bankers Arrested in Arcola Bank Shortage Probe
Warrants issued for John Quirk cashier and his father M T Quirk vice president as Kentucky National Guard units mobilize near Tug River front. Arcola State Bank closed by bank examiner after a reported 400000 dollar shortage.
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Arcola
John Quirk
Arcola Tite Bank
M.T. Quirk
State Bank
De Valera Rejects Conditional Talks With Lloyd George
The Freeman's Journal reports May 16 that Lloyd George proposes a meeting with Eamon De Valera without conditions. De Valera responds that if such a statement was made he will issue a public reply.
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Dublin
Lloyd Gh George
Preeman
Eamonn de Valer
de Valera
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