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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-07-01
POLICE RAID
STOCK COMPANY
Officers of the Pittsburgh Tin.
plate and Steel Corpora
tion Are Arrested
BOOKS AND RECORDS SEIZED
Company Charged With Conspiracy to
Cheat and Defraud in the Sale
OF Stock-Paper Sales Total
Over One Million Dollars.

Pittsburgh. Pa.-Charged with con.
spring to cheat and defraud in the
sale Of stock. Lakin c. Taylor. presi-
dent. and W c. Watkins, auditor and
said TO be secretary, OF the Pittsburgh
Tin Plate and Steel Corporation,
launched as $4,000 900 concern,
were arrested by city and county de-
tectives. According TO Charles B.
Prichard, city director OF public safety.
more than $1,000 600 worth of stock
IN the company has been sold at $40
TO Sl4 share. 1t is alleged the capac-
ity OF the company's plant and the as
sets OF the company were exaggerated.
The two accused men were placed
in cells at Central police station aud
bail was fixed at S25. 900 each.
The affairs of the corporation first
came to the notice of the authorities
three weeks ago through a letter ad-
dressed TO Director Prichard by a
widow who said she had invested
5000, large part OF her savings. in
the company. and had received no in
formation of its progress.
prospectus OF the company which
fell into the hands Of the police sets
forth its prospects in roseate light.
bearing a picture purporting to be
that of plant at Marietta. O. The
picture is not photograph of an actual
building. authorities say. but a pen
and ink sketch Most OF the claims in
the prospectus are untrue. Mr.. Prich-
ard asserted, and the plant was not
as represented
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-07-01
LATEST EVENTS
AT WASHINGTON

a new machine gun, operated by GEN.
trifugsl force and using no explo-
siVe, Is being secretly tested by army
officials at the Bureau Of Standards.
The weapon is said to be able 70 fire
1000 shots minute against the 500
or 600 Of the present types Of expIo.
siVe gun.
President Wilson sent message 70
the Railroad Labor Board In Chi.
eago urging II to hasten its decision
on the wage demands Of railroad
workers In an effort 20 check the
spread Of insursent strikes. il was
learned. The text OF the nessaoe
was withheld.
George w. Van Note Of Newark. N. J.
has been appointed federal prohlbl.
ton director for New jersey.
The active direction Of the Republican
presidential campaign formally was
placed IN the hands Of an executive
committee Of twenty-one members.
The committee includes seven vonn-
en- and is representative Of all ele.
nents within the party
Circulars calling on American workers
TO refrain from participation In the
coming presidential election and In.
stead 70 Join IN a general strike came
into the hands Of the Department Of
Justice officials.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-07-01
500 Create Reign of Terror.


Londonderry. - The outside world
has little idea OF the reign of terror
Londonderry has been experiencing
without respite for a week The
casualty figures from day to day are
alarming enough, but they picture only
the shadow of the grim reality. The
truth is, none of the 10000 inhabitants
has been safe since the rioting began.
The city is virtually controlled bv
extremists of the Unionists and Ma
uonalists, who probably number under
900. They fire vOlleys down the streets
without warning and apparently with
out reason, and the citizens are TINS
put in a state of continuous panic.
sailying forth only when the procure
ment OF food becomes absolutely neces-
sary. Many shOpkeepers have sus-
pended business and have taken refuge
on the top floors of their business
premises for safety.
Men who are compelled to be in
their offices sleep there rather than
risk stepping into the streets. The
post Office force has been reduced 10 -
mere handful and the postmaster is
being petitioned by many of the work
ers for relief from duty until the trou-
BILE subsidies.
The military so far has confined its
efforts to keeping the two sides apart
but without great success. Everybody
arriving in the city is challenged for
credentials and is searched for arms
and ammunition. The real test for a
visitor, however comes when he IS
held up by either the Sim Feiners or
the Unionists. With hands in the air
staring into the muzzle Of revolver
he is thoroughly searched. Some have
come out of this examination rather
badly
Each morning the engagement Of the
night before is resumed Heavy barri-
cades have been thrown up and groups
OF armed men 20 from one place TO
another, either on the offensive or de-
fensive. How many persons have been
killed is not known now. After the
hrst day or two il became impossible
10 hgure on the Victims as the dead
are removed. and many Of the injured
are treated by their comrades and car
rled away.
In addition to the erection of barri-
cades, trenches have been dug I'm some
OF the streets within the battle zone
y special train carrying two companies
OF soldiers arrived at the Great North
ern Railway station. The county in
spector announced that a detachment
OF soldiers was leaving Belfast for
Londonderry.
As many persons as are finding II
possible to do 50 are leaving london.
derry.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-07-01
Lad Rescued From Balls

Greensburg police and coun-
~ detectives are searching for six
boys ranging in age from Is to II
years. who bound to a rail of the
Pennsylvania Railroad here William
Webb, aged Is years, because he had
no tobacco for them to smoke. Webb's
young brother, Charles. cutting his
bonds with a knife an hour after the
six boys had gone. saved his brothers
life, for a few minutes later a train
OF cars was pushed onto the siding
from which he had Just been released.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-07-01
wan OF Pioneer Home Fsll,

Washington. Pa Holding firm for
l2o years. the rear wall of the old
Wylie homestead. west of Washing
ton. suddenly collapsed while mem
hers of the family of Eben r. McCIav
present owner were inside. The wall
fell outward and no one was injured
the floors remaining firm
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-07-01
Bandits Get so non

St Paul Minn-Five unmasked
bandits held up employees OF the Great
Northern State Bank here. probably
fatally wounded Cashier Victor Red
man and escaped in an automobile
with $4,000 in cash. $4,000 in Liberty
bonds and a quantity OF non-negotiable
paper.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-07-01
Life Savings Spent On EuneraL

Fairmont W Va-The parents OF
John Shahan Ford. 17-year-old Syrian
youth, only son Of Shahan and Selma
Ford who died OF influenza. spent
10000 their lifetime savings, on his
funeral. It was the most elaborate
funeral ever held here, $4,000 being
spent for flowers alone
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-07-01
aiMsEL BROTHERS INDICTED.

Grand jury Alleges Firm Made 17s
Per Cent Profit on Clothing.
New YOrk.--The Federal Grand Jury
returned indictments to Judge Learned
Hand against Gimbel Brothers. con
tanning 2O7 counts alleging that mems
clothing was offered FOR sale at an un-
just and unlawful profit The indlct-
meDis set forth that 50 per cent would
De reasonable gross profit, but allege
that prices charged represented from
~ 70 175 per cent All Of the viola
tiOns occurred on June 8
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-07-01
Three Avlators Killed.

Savannah Ga.-Three Marine Corps
ayiators, Captain Gustaye Karow OF
Savannah, and Lieutenant Frederick
Molthen Of Butte Mont. and S. +. St
George of Quantico. Va. were killed
in the fall Of an airplane at the Paris
Marine Corps station.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-07-01

Beaver Falls. - Three cars loaded
with coke went over an embankment
when they were derailed I'm switching
movements on the Pennsylvania road
The cars dropped TO the street. Traf-
fc was interrupted for hours.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-07-01
lNoIcT TAMwANY LEADER.

Held As Plottsr Of $500. 900 Fraud In
United States Profits Tax.
New York Charles r. Afurpbv
lender OF Tammany Hall: Arthur 7
Baldwin, his lawyer: John A. Nc.
Corthy, contractor and political as-
sociate ~ the Tammany Assist.
ant District Attorney James f. smith
Ernest y. Walden. vice president of
Corn Products Refining Company. and
the iatter corporation, were Indicted
FOR conspiracy 20 defmud the govern
ment of SoO0.0OO excess profits taxes
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-07-01
Dons overaIs To Keep Town Lighted.

Dover. o. Rather than shut down
the city light plant, superintendent
William A. Judd donned his denims.
seized an oil can and a handful of
waste and manned one of the three
big engines at the plant The engi-
neers had resigned rather than work
any overtime
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-07-01
r r = = ttt+
r TENNESSEE WILL VOTE
ON WOMAN SUFFRAGE

Knoxville, Tenn. - Governor
r Roberts Of Tennessee announced
= that he would comply with the
= desire Of President Wilson that
r a special session Of the Tennes-
r see Legislature be called TO act
= on the Federal suffrage amend
= ment.
= The Legislature will be called
= TO meet. the Governor said. IN
r plenty Of time to permit the
= women Of the United States to
= vote I'm the November election
= provided ratification Is com
= pleted.
= = = Z Z 4 4 4 4 4 4 = 4 4 A.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-07-01
TRADE BALANCE II BILLIONS.
United States Credit Exceeds Total
From 1875 Until 1914.

FIvIU IoIJ UHtII IYI4.
WashingtOn.-Since the beginning
NJ the world war. in 1914. the United
states has rolled mp trade bal
ance Of approximately S1TOOOOOO.O 900
against the world This exceeds bv
several billions the total balance I'm
favor Of the United States from 1878
to 1917 The trade balance made I'm
favor Of the United States in the fiscal
year ended ip 1914. one month before
the war began, was only Sl7O.OOOOOO.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-07-01

Washington. Philadelphia has q
population Of 1.S23.15s. according 70
figures issued by the Census Bureau.
This is an increase since 1900 Of PA
80, or III per cent.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-07-01

Richwood-Shirley Fitzpatrick. 1s,
was Instantly killed when caught in
betting at the plant OF the Redwood
Manufacturing Company. He was at
tempting TO replace the belt on "a pull
ley.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-07-01
pARKHURsT DEFEATS MILLIKeN.
Republican Governor Third IN Primary.
Loses BY 5000

T1-|IIIIII" oVF0TT3T HIT0 ~ FTImaTy-
Loses BY 5000.
Portland, Me.-The nomination Of
Frederick IL Parkhursf of Bangor for
governor on tlle Republican ticket at
fhe primary was assured with the com
piefion of n tabulation of revised re-
turns
With y places missing bis plurality
over John r Deering was 2.s4s. the
vote being Parkhurst 1921. Deerlng
1923 Governor Carrie Muliken 18.-
13o and Louis a. Jack 1855.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-07-01
LONDONDERRY IN
Grip OF TERROR
Opposing Irish Factions Entrench
and Sweep City With Ma
Chine-Gun Bullets.
ARM0REO CARS IN DUELS.
Reign Of Terror Moro Serious AS
Military Remains Inactive-Fiqht-
ing in Progress in Country
Dlstricts-many Injured.

London.-One hundred persons were
killed or wounded in the fighting in
Londonderry, Ireland, according to
semi-official information, and terrific
hghting IS still in progress.
A strong army of Sim Feiners Is
making steady headway on the center
Of the town.
This latest news has sent grave
alarm through government circles
Premier Lloyd George conferred with
Sir Nevil Macready and others. not
only on the Londonderry situation, but
on the general paralysis that is creep
ing over the rest of Ireland as the re-
suit of the continued refusal of the
railwaymen to transport troops. DO
lice or supplies for the army of occupa-
ton.
The government announced in the
House of Commons thar 100 soldiers
and 80 police are now in Londonderry
and that 1--WE are prepared to send
more"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-07-01

Charleston During the month Of
May. 2978.JO0 bushels OF coal or 49,
40 tons passed out of the Kanawha
river by barge according TO figures
compiled by Frank Conklin. Jr.. fed
eral engineer. This ls ln excess OF the
amount carried on water in May, 1919.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-07-01

Wheeling-In attempting to escape
from the Ohio County Detention Home
In South Wheeling, 1O-year-old negro
boy badly fractured an ankle and will
be kept in bed in the institution for
the next several weeks. The boy knot
ted several blankets together and at
tempted TO climb out the third story
Of the building when the improvised
rope parted and he fell a distance of
about 200 feet, but fortunately lie
alighted on the soft earth Instead Of
the sidewalk
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-07-01

Huntington Plan 10 pool the en-
tire 1920 wool clip 90 West virginia
FOR sale IN one bulk was considered by
the members of the Cobeu County
sheep Breeders Association ot meet
ing held in the office OF T. r. shannon.
county agriculture agent
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-07-01


large and small trucks and slight in
crease in rates for loaded wagons.
gasoline tractors and passenger carry
ing automobiles
Huntington.-When Mrs. Frank Fra
zier. OF Fort Gay, went 10 call her hus-
band 10 breakfast. she found him w.
ing dead just inside the entrance TO
the general store conducted by him.
He had been shot through the head
just above the left ear; pistol lay at
his side. Following a coroner's in
quest, 1t was announced that Frazier
had died by his own hand.
Clarksburg.-In exactly the same
manner in which his lifelong chum. T.
J. -Fraley, was killed by fall OF slate
in the Francois Coal Company's mine
at Lowesville, Dickey Barnard. Is. OF
Stonewall Park, suburb. was killed
in the Rosemont Coal Company's mine
AT Rosemont. He had taken a lob in
the mine only an hour before his
death. He was son OF J. w. Bar
nard.
Observation-Disclosures down from a
ladder on which he was standing TO
the concrete floor of the Southside
bridge at FairInont. William Preston.
aged about II, OF ClarkSburg. veteran
emp!oye OF the Monongahela Valley
Traction Company, received probable
fatal injuries. He i suffering from
conclusion of the brain and physicians
who made an N-ray examination at
Cooks hospital said that he had but
slight chances TO recover.
Charleston.-Prlzes for the best gar
dens kept by school children in each
school district OF kanawha county Will
be awarded at the kanawha county
fair next October according 10 a cir
cular letter sent out by o. Emerson
Champe, supervisor OF school gardens
in kanawha county TO members OF the
|. ). school garden army. Mr. Champe
says that school gardens are being kept
this year by 30 children under the 81.
perviSlon Of teachers appointed by
George ). Laidley, superintendent of
city schools.
Wheel.ng-In attempting to escape
from the Ohio County Detention Home
In South Wheeling, a 1O-year-old negro
boy badly fractured an ankle and will
be kept in bed in the institution for
the next several weeks. The boy knot
ted several blankets together and at
tempted TO climb out the third story
Of the building when the improvised
rope parted and he fell a distance of
about 200 feet, but fortunately lie
alighted on the soft earth instead Of
the sidewalk
CharIeSton.-As the result Of a fist
fight. said TO have started when VII
son Conley and Floyd Conley quarreled
over a girl at the Smoke House For.
cemetery near Logan Lee COnley. &c.
Wilson's father. was shot and killed.
and Wilson was seriously injured II
was charged by Logan authorities that
Warren Cline. an uncle OF Floyd Con
ley. was responsible for The shots
Cline and his nephew escaped from
the crowd at the fight while Nell and
BIZ Conley held the spectators at bay
with pointed guns deputies declare
arleston.-Faintiug a. the sight OF
her twoyesr-old son falling into a
bucket Of scalding hot water. Mrs.
Robert Freeman, wife of "a Hunting
ton policeman, failed 20 revive until
the child had been so badly burned
that he died the following day Mrs.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-07-01

HuntinCton.-Two baby girls, aged
eight and ten days old. respectively.
are in need OF a good home. said Mrs.
Fuller. Of the Salvation Army. The
little girls are pretty. both having blue
eyes and light hair. They are in good
health, the adjutant says.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-07-01

Charleston.-Prlzes for the best gar
dens kept by school children In each
school district OF kanawha county Will
be awarded at the kanawha county
fair next October, according to cir
cular letter sent out by O. Emerson
Champe, supervisor OF school gardens
in Kanawha county to members OF the
[. :. school garden army. Mr. Champe
says that school gardens are being kept
this year by 30 children under the su-
pervision of teachers appointed by
George ;. Laidley, superintendent of
city schools.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-07-01

S'stersville.-Fred Seckman. an oil
dr.Iler. after killing his wife and four
children at Shirley. W. Va. near Sis
tersyille. ended his own life bv slash
Ing his throat with the razor he had
used ON IBIS victims. and jumping into
a rain barrel. Il was learned
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-07-01

CharleSton-Hearing was set for
July - in the case Of the Mason and
Pomeroy Ferry Company. for author
ity 10 Increase rates. The company
wants difference in rates between
large and small trucks and a slight in
crease in rates for loaded wagons.
gasoline tractors and passenger carry
ing automobiles
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-07-01

Charleston.-Knocked down from a
ladder on which he was standing to
the concrete floor of the Southside
bridge at Fairnont. William Preston.
aged about -, OF ClarkSburg. veteran
emp!oye of the Monongahela Valley
Traction Company, received probable
fatal injuries. He is suffering from
conclusion Of the brain and physicians
who made an N-ray examination at
Cooks hospital said that he had but
slight chances TO recover.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-07-01

Huntington.-When Mrs. Frank Fra
zier. OF Fort Gay, went 10 call her hus-
band 10 breakfast, she found him ly-
inS dead just inside the entrance TO
the general store conducted by him.
He had been shot through the head
just above the left ear; a pistol lay at
his side. Following a coroner's in
quest, 1t was announced that Frazier
had died by his own hand.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-07-01

Clarksburg.-In exactly the same
manner in which his lifelong chum. T.
J. -Fraley, was killed by fall of slate
in the Francois Coal Companys mine
at Lowesville, Dickey Barnard. Is, OF
Stonewall Park, a suburb. was killed
in the Rosemont Coal Company's mine
AT Rosemont. He had taken a job in
the mine only an hour before his
death. He was a son OF J. w. Bar
nard.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-12-19
@AS,o. q 1saMerrie Christmas in
YH2S u the 0lden Dags.,
INM4kN HeAV 1Y7zaZme5aweD6un

students fell asleep. After lunch. War.
do proposed skating party. winkis
said he could skate. but when II came
to displaying his ability. ON the pond.
he made such a lamcnt0ble failure,
indeed. he couldn't stand alone ON his
sIntcs, that Mr. Pickwlck was yerv
angry with him and scolded him
roundly.
sliding on the Ice appealed To Mr..
Plckwlck strongly Finally. after sew.
crnl FALSE starts be- attempted Il. what
n Jolly time he had with wardle. Sam.
Alr. Tupman and Mr. Snodgrass In
close succession so CLOSE In fact that
MIR. Pickwick was upset nj least every
third round.
Suddenly sharp. smart crnck was
heard. a large mass ~ ice disap.
poirod and Mr. pickwick with n. Al
the ladies' tainted promptly. and the
men seemed hcrclt of their senses. In
another moment Mr. rirkwick's head
appeared. and SOMEONE rccollcctinr
that the pond was nov here more than
five feet deep. rycryOn" was much r..
llcved 'prodigis ~ valur were per
formed e. got him out" Al the L..
dies offered their shawis lest the poor
dear catch his dcath II cold Wrappol
tightly in these with sam at hts sid"
hc ran back 10 the housr, Co b" put
Immediately io bed with the warn
fire. and bowl ~ punch besides, We
nwokc the next morning none the
worse for the cold plunge.
"Thc iovinl party broke up IN" next
morning. Mr. Pickwick aud hli
friends once more took their seats ON
the top 81 the Mugglcton coach" afts'
many a parting and whispered CONVEX
sation with the young ladies. All were
10th To depart. And well they might
be-.
We feel The same sharp regret our
/ selves. TINT Dickens felt. the incvit'
! llc sdncss ~ leave taking. but there
| ~ always the comforting r'f'cctioN
that ~ another year rolls by. Christ
mas viii come again. and return TO y
ts own merry times and renewed ac
/ aunintnnce with those We love.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-12-19

The next morning was the occasion
~ the wedding of Bella and Trundlo,
which took pLacc In the parish church.
al the pickvickians appearing In most
blooming array. n must have been
very early indeed for the whole party
returned Ia breakfast There MIR. Pick.
wick distinguished himself, with his
usual genial manner making speech
II congiatulntion Co the young bride
and groom. and receiving In response
whlrlwind ~ applause.
That night was the great event. the
hall u took place in thu best sitting
room NJ Manor Farm. Seated IN
shady hover uf holly aud oyprgrpenr
were the two hest fiddlcrs and the only
hnrl. In nll Nhgglaton. Tho carpet
Was M. the candles burnt bright. the
fire hlayod and cfaChlcl en- the hearth.
and merry voices and light hearted
laughter rang through the room"
Mr.. PickwicE amazed everyone hy
appearing In pumps ready to dance
And dance be- did. with nll his heart
ana soul. with the old lady at his side.
IN fact. after several couples had
dropped CA; from sheer WEAKNESS NJ
rickwick waa rtill dancing with undi.
minishcd yigur Later glorious sup.
per followed
The next night WAS Christmas Eve
gnmcs In the kitchen Tint night. witt
~ tive servants in From the center
II IN ceiling q hug branch IT missile.
toe was suspended. which CAV" rise
/ To- q "cmr IL gcucrr and most de
| ightfrl struggling and confusion
MIR. piokwick led the old lady under
the mistlctoc. and kissed her with
great drCorun. and minute later wa
| himself surrounded ana Kissed Nv all
the younger ladies. IN laughing
group.
They played Old gamcs, hlindmnn's
| pIff and HiHp dragon. and ended with
| q huge luwl ~ waAtil lin which the
hot apples were kissing and buhhlinl
with rich look ana a Jolly sound that
| we've perfectly rNis'iblc." Christ.
mas carols hurst forth from the mcrr,
group about ihc fireplace o. the par.
| lclilar delight # Dll the poor rcla
| lions
Wnrdlc finished the evening with
tho story az the goblin who stole i
| sexton"
ChrlW'm1s dawnod bright ana cold.
' After breakfast the whole train wen;
10 church. whore enc 1T the medic Il