Senate committee confronts crisis in West Virginia mine war
A Senate Investigating Committee presses witnesses as the Paint and Cabin Creek districts threaten renewed labor unrest. Miners, detectives, and mine operators’ agents testify amid labor strike tension in Charleston and surrounding areas. Authorities report deaths and business closures linked to the strikes, with union leaders wary of field conditions and possible broad action.
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Wilveck
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Cherleson
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Ankela
Hitle Tes
Miss Kitts and Dr Brinkles Shootout Ends in Tragedy
Reported in Savannah a physician and a person identified as Miss Kitts exchanged gunfire in a Parker Street office. The doctor died on scene while Miss Kitts fired an automatic weapon and then killed herself. Police are investigating motive and sequence of events surrounding the confrontation.
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Dr.einkies
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Brinkles
Titanic Bulgarian earthquake toll and aftermath emerge
In Bulgaria, June 17, rescue teams recovered about 100 bodies from ruined houses in Tirnovo after a powerful earthquake. Many more are believed buried, and the exact death count remains uncertain amid widespread homelessness and continuing aftershocks. A second tremor is feared to strike the region.
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Sofa
Bulgaria
Uake
Tirnovo
Beized at Offer of Parents Brow on Head and HoliPtear Recollection
An 18 year old girl testifies about being seized by Sullens and Harrison after leaving a coal mine party. She recalls being dragged and attacked near a Baltimore and Ohio rail line, with threats and possible abduction. Neighbors later found her and she returned home. Witnesses describe the assault's circumstances and the defendant's movements before and after.
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Ernest Harrison
Oravedy
Charles
Hull
Loum
Hallste
Lutirens
Baltimore & Ohio
Harmison
Chen
Slaughter House
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Migg Holt Declarer
Cosa
Margaret MaGlbert
Trial crowd fills streets amid calm after statements
Hundreds gathered around the courthouse as Mull testified, drawing a large turnout. despite fears of inclement weather there was no outbreak and crowds remained orderly day and night. Authorities reported no disturbances and stressed safety measures.
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Ispuige Mull
T. R. Goes Up Bunker Hill Celebration Amid Chaos
In Bortoffj Massachusetts on June 17, a chaotic scene erupted during a Bunker Hill Day event. Theo dore Agoheevit faced charges amid a brass band display as crowds shouted supportive and hostile phrases. Officials described the disturbance as a flare of public unrest during the celebration with multiple women reacting and loud expressions surrounding a controversial performance.
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Marie Ten Vets
Mrs Upton Sinclair to wed Blageton in Woodstock
June 0 The engagement of Mrs Loron Sinclair divorced wife of the slain vilayat in Hubert Halliwell of Poughkeepsie was announced to members of the artial colony at Woodstock Ulster county where the couple are staying Halevi is the son of the late G W Halliwell a wealthy Poughkeepsie jeweler with two other terms of whose son The son is to receive only 3 50 a week with marriage Also that the weekly alliance is increased To S180 At the birth of the setback another increase tg made
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Loron Sinclair
Hubert Halliwell
Pouthkedpsie
Woodstock
Ulster County
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G. W. Halliwell
Poughkeepsie
Suffragettes Lose in King’s Bench Division Suit
The King’s Bench Division ordered judgment for 7000 dollars in favor of 93 West End merchants against the Pethick Lawrence and the Pankhursts over window smashing. Mrs Pankhurst in Holloway and Christabel in France. Lawrence agreed, testimony halted. An American woman died in London from suspected gas asphyxiation at St George’s Mansion, Vauxhall.
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Violet Mek. Hudson
Chicago
St George's Mansion
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Hudson
Currency Bill Fuss Highlights White House Currency Plan
Washington June 17 currency legislation to be introduced this week faces White House and Capitol debate. President Wilson says the administration supports a general principle and expects broad support, while disagreements among advisers and Democrats persist. The plan, to be presented in both houses, seeks a unified approach without a one man’s toll claim and anticipates action by week’s end.
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Mye
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Supreme Court Sustains Freight Rate Laws Across States
The U S Supreme Court, in unanimous decisions read by Justice Hughes, upholds maximum and two cent freight rate laws in Missouri, West Virginia, Oregon, and Arkansas. Oregon and Arkansas laws deemed constitutional, Missouri limits apply to several railroads, and West Virginia two cent rate valid. Smaller lines also win partial validity while Missouri, Kentucky, and rail commissions shape future regulatory scope.
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Cour
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Missouri Public Service Commission
Civil Rights Act of 1875 Declared Void by Supreme Court
The U S Supreme Court unanimously ruled the federal Civil Rights Act of 1875 unconstitutional because it did not apply uniformly across the nation. Justice Van Devanter noted elsewhere that interstate steamship lines are not liable for forcing Black passengers to accept lower class accommodations.
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Washington
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United States
Howes
van Thevauter
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst Released From Jail
London June 17 Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst militant suffragist leader is freed from jail after a hunger strike. Authorities say the action is connected to her health. She plans to attend a demonstration.
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