Federal troops ordered for coal strike areas in Kentucky and West Virginia
Proclamation of martial law prepared for Mingo County West Virginia and Pike County Kentucky. President Harding authorized War Secretary Weeks to mobilize troops amid a spreading coal strike, after urgent appeals from West Virginia and Kentucky governors and Senator Sutherland. Reports describe five deaths and widespread firing as authorities seek a truce and Federal aid.
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Gov. Morrow
Pikg County
Sutherland
White House
The
Washington, Post Co
Minge county
Weat Virginie
Pike county
Kentucky
Herding
Weeks
ae Morrow
Meanhela
Harding
West Virginia
Bytherlane
Mr. Harding
Secretary of War
Mingo county
Sécrétary of War
ordeny
West, Virginia
Congress
Huntington
War
Kentucky Unrest Leads to Pike County Troop Deployment
The state orders two Pure Companies from Kentucky Miihamen to Pike County amid reports of a near warlike situation. Gov. Edwin P. Morrow delays sending U S troops, placing 110 personnel under Maj. Frank Lusse. The detachment includes a 90 man unit from Morehead led by Capt. David B. Thompson and a 20 man automatic rifle company led by Capt. William K Proctor.
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Frankfort
Pike county
Edwin’ P.' Morrow
United States
Frank Lusse
Jackson. Morris
Morehead
William
Proctor
British Accused by Sun Yat Sen
British official accused by Sun Yat Sen amid tensions in early 20th century reports, with emphasis on political stance and international dispute. Sun Yat Sen criticized British actions impacting colonial dynamics and regional influence in Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SUN YAT-SEN
Army Expense Debts and German Reparations Debate
The piece discusses U.S. claims for reparations from Germany linked to American military occupancy on the Rhine. It notes expected payments and priority over other reparations, with reference to the Reparations Commission and specific monetary figures under the treaty terms. The report cites expectations of a large overdue sum and mentions ongoing congressional interest and administrative handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GEORGE ROTHWELL
BROWN
Wash
Rhine
Mg. Roland, Boyden
Tere
Wendington
United States
armory
Congress
Senate ‘military“affairs ’committee
Germany
allien
Taxing incomes proposal adds sales levy and multiple taxes
A Senate finance committee hearing revealed a plan for a new tax basle with five national taxes and exemptions. Proponents tied to retail and garment associations called for incomes taxed at 4 percent above an exemption, with other brackets and a 10 percent rate on certain sums, aiming to raise revenue while reforming existing levies.
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basle
Senate finance
Claris
Detroit
Shoe Dealers association
National Garment
Agsogiag
CavA
nortmal
Grain exchanges oppose Tincher bill amid open hearings
Chicago officials report grain exchanges ready to resist the Tincher bill as farmers and millers urged reform. Griffin, board president, says measures threaten fair markets and insists exchanges will push for legislation to eradicate misconduct while open hearings proceed.
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Chicagoan
Chicago
boai Jurade
ducepi
Griffin
Truck Crash Kills Two Children in City Collision
A trucking accident left an infant and a five year old dead after a collision with a vehicle and carriage overturning on a sidewalk. Police detained driver Edward Brown as an investigation continues and other witnesses are interviewed.
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Vettcte
an Kidewalk
Edward Brown
Pemijag
Wew Cabinet in Bolivia Formed with New Ministers
A Bolivian cabinet reshuffle names Berto Gutierrex as foreign minister from 1918 to 1920 and lists other ministers including interior affairs, public instruction and public works. The article notes the new ministers chosen amid the government’s steely reforms and mentions several named officials.
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ferday
Stee Pepadimes
Seder
Berto Gutierrex
ferdier norsarinister
Thef
wanihet
Addon ‘Banvedra
cainister
Estensore
Roman Pane
Bartarbed Divieso
ararerarn
Danizaroner
Apnea as Proposal Organize and Japanese On Last
Fragmentary text discusses proposals and public debate involving organizations and leaders. It mentions President Samvel and opponents, with references to Japan and federation, hinting at a political or economic issue and a council decision. The readable fragments suggest stalled plans and cross national concerns affecting work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apnea
Paris Opposes Evacuation Policy Amid Penalities
Fragmented text reports opposition within a body referred to as IPARIS to evacuation ideas tied to penalties and actions involving French authority figures. Mentions editors and a publication republished from The Washington Post with listings of stores and retailers.
Axyora Borealis Plagues Telegraph Lines
Axyora Borealis causes widespread trouble to telegraph wires across New Yer as storms and outages disrupt service. Reports note damaged lines and power irregularities, with observers citing electrical interference and risky conditions for commuters and operators.
Four Dead in New Mine Fight Sparks Regional Tension
Reports from Williamson coal district warn of a spreading conflict across a 50 mile front unless Federal troops intervene. Four men reportedly killed near Lynch, with heavy fire pushing into Matewan Merrimac and surrounding towns as deputies rush in to protect civilians and deliver provisions. Sid Hatfield linked to a reported assault on J P Smith amid ongoing clashes at Matewan and May 1920 era.
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Williamson
W.Va
Prese
Williamton
Morgan
West Virginia
Morrow
Kentucky
Harry Olmsted
Williamson “Coat Operators’ association
Lynch
WV va
Brookus
ate haw
Bprigg
Clark
Merrimac
Brockus
Pinson
Williamson Coal Operators association
Matewan
the association
Stone Mountain Coal company
Sid Hatfeld
police
Hatfield
Smith
Matoran
tempersone
President and Wile Sip Pop at Tearcom Raw by Gil Scouts
The report notes Hyony Thrate set to return to the White House after attending the Washington Horse Show. Observers described an hour spent watching steeplechases and horsemanship events, with officials marking the trip as a routine engagement.
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Wile
Gil Scouts
Asan
Sue Towne Park
mater
Paneth
White House
Washington
Armistice Terms and Allied Costs Amid German Occupation
Readable fragments indicate a report on postwar troop positions in Germany under armistice terms not Versailles treaty. Noted figures show American ocean costs charged to Germany totaling 276 million dollars with various accrued credits and shared state costs totaling over 258 million dollars.
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Germany
Versailles
ce “@pess
avianes
Oost of
American Reds Reach Riga
Disjointed OCR text reports events linked to Soviet and Russian political actions and a Moscow start for a program led by Nikolay Lentine and premier figures. It mentions unions, concerts, and a jail-related context, with references to Riga and general wartime politics. The fragmentary nature limits clarity but preserves names and places.
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Moscow
all Russian
tae unions
sconamie connerts
nes
Nikolay Lentine
aor
gual
PaTescey
Tibi
Riga
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