McDowell County Bar Backs Harold A Ritz for WV Supreme Court
The McDowell County Bar Association meeting on April 1, 1908 adopted resolutions endorsing Honorable Harold A. Ritz as a fit and proper candidate for judge of the supreme court of appeals of West Virginia. They attest to his integrity, ability, and qualifications and direct transmission of the endorsement to Ritz in Bluefield.
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Bluefield
Supreme Court
Thomas H. S. Curd
McDowell County Bar Association
McDowell
Dar Association
Harold A. Ritz
Judicial Circuit
Republica
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Supreme Court of Appeals of
Willig
Supreme Court of Appeal
Harold A. Tit
Wyndham Stokes
Thos, H
Vanderbilt Alimony Lump Sum Reported in Divorce Case
New York April 3 David McClure the referee in the Mrs Alfred G Vanderbilt divorce action has begun evidence The first witness was Howard Kempster Cornelius Vanderbilt’s valet The principal issue is alimony and a lump sum of 1 500 000 is reported as acceptable to end the case if accepted the defense will be passive otherwise the suit will be contested
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New York
David McClure
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Howard Kempster
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Misleading Claims In Gubernatorial Race
Charleston West Virginia April 3 Special Neither of the three candidates for governor has gained advantage yet though misleading claims have been made to influence delegates in remaining counties. Swisher 99 delegates Scherr 72 Hearne 7 with eleven counties having spoken.
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Harleston
W. Va
Swisher
Scherr
Hearne
Mr. Swisher
Unusual Splendor To Mark Holy Week In Rome
Rome reporters note Holy Week will bring record pilgrim crowds to the Vatican and Sistine Chapel as the papal jubilee draws Catholics from France the United States Germany England Austria Hungary and beyond Cardinal Rampolla will oversee services in St Peter's Basilica and the Vatican shrines amid rising demand for admission tickets.
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France
United States
Ian
Germany
England
Austria
Hungary
Europe
Sistine Chapel
Cardinal Rampolla
Vatican Basillica
Taft Backed At West Virginia Republican Convention
Hinton West Virginia April 3 Representative Joseph Holt Gaines was renominated by acclamation for Congress in the Third district at the Republican convention. Delegates William Seymour Edwards and Charles C. Berry were chosen to go to Chicago. After a spirited fight the delegates voted to support Taft for president despite opposition to instructions led by Congressman Galus.
Night Riders Blamed for Lynchburg Fire
Fire destroyed 226000 dollars of property in Lynchburg Virginia with mysterious causes. Officials cite incendiary theory and link the blaze to a Kentucky night rider representative connected to W G Dunnington of Farmville a large tobacco buyer. Sixty five girls were left jobless as an overall factory burned. Dunnington's losses are insured. Police pursue night rider leads.
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Lynchburg
Kentucky Night Riders
W. G. Dunnington
Farmville
Kentucky
Dunnington
Night Rider
Gotch Crowned World Wrestling Champion in Chicago
In Chicago on April 3 Frank Gotch won the catch as catch can title after George Hackenschmidt, the Russian Lion, quit the match after over two hours. Referee Ed Smith immediately ruled Gotch the winner amidst a cheering crowd of about eight thousand. Police later helped clear fans from the ring.
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Chicago
George Hackenschmidt
Frank Gotch
Gotch
Ed Simth
Hackenschmidt
Planters fortify homes as troops depart Cuba
Havana reports eastern Cuban planters reinforce houses and mount gatling guns amid expected turmoil after American troop withdrawal. Local leaders say Croopes presence had kept anti-government uprisings in check and fear lawlessness may rise.
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Havana
Cuba
Croopes
Riley Granian Death Shocks Raw Hide Sporting Community
Riley Granian, famed in sports circles, died in Raw Hide Nevada after a long illness. Budapest reports Countess Szecheny began learning Hungarian to prepare for her role in Hungarian nobility. In California Admiral Evans begins rheumatism treatment, while Hayview notes Governor General Magoon protests U S Cuba quarantine amid fever denial.
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Raw
Riley Granian
Jo Long
Budapest
Szecheny
Szechenyi
Hungaria
Hayveia
Magoon
Washington
Cuba
Amereni
Paris Lockout Looms Over 150000 In Wage Clash
Paris employers plan a lockout starting tomorrow night after disputes over wages with workers. The move risks halting labor across a broad base, while Pedigo announces a spring opening and promote products and subscriptions in the same issue.
Death toll rises after collision of Tiger and Berwick
Portsmouth April 35 The death list swelled to thirty six men including Lieutenant Middleston commander of the torpedo boat destroyer Tiger after a collision with the British cruiser Berwick off the Isle of Wight. The two ships of the Portsmouth division were night maneuvers bound for Portland in dark conditions. The Tiger was cut in half sinking quickly while 22 rescued engineers and stokers clung to life until救 boats from nearby ships saved them. The Tiger carried fifty nine aboard.
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Portsmouth
Hmngland
Middleston
Tiger
Berwick
Home Fleet
Portland
Egyptain Cotton Trials Expand in Southern States
Washington reports promising results for growing Egyptian cotton in New Mexico and Arizona after earlier failures in South Carolina and Northern Georgia. Dr. Webster and Dr. Carson lead trials. up to 900 pounds per acre noted in the Colorado river basin. Mayolian cotton valued higher than Sea Island upland, with ongoing import reliance.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
New Mexico
Arizona
Webster
Carnell
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Geor
Carson
Colorado River
Big Distillery Fire in Peoria Destroys Plant
Fire on the fourth floor of the Corning Distilling Company elevator started at 2 a m and burned through the plant. Damage estimates reach 245000 with many warehouses and the boiler house destroyed. Insurance coverage will likely rebuild the facility.
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Peoria
Carnegie Foundation to receive $5 million boost
New York April 3. Andrew Carnegie pledged to increase the Carnegie Foundation endowment by five million dollars to fund pensions for professors at state universities.
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Carnegie
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Foundation
Postoffice Robbed at Princess Anne Courthouse
Northfolk report says burglars blew open the safe in the Princess Anne courthouse postoffice last night and took about 500 dollars in cash stamps and registered mail. Authorities hunt for clues and suspect(s).
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Northfork
Princess Anne Courthouse
Breach Between Parties Widens In House Clash
Washington, D. C. April 3. The House adjourned with the rift between the Democrats and Republicans wider than ever after a day of partisan maneuvering. Democrats pressed delays against a rule applying the gag to debate on the District of Columbia appropriation, while Minority Leader Williams urged unity to force action.
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Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
Committee On Rules
District of Columbia
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Payne
Williams
House
General strike in Rome after anarchist funeral riot
A general strike was ordered in retaliation for yesterday's attack by troops on an anarchist funeral where two people were killed and several wounded. Labor leaders say soldiers fired without provocation, while authorities cite disorder as the cause. About a hundred shops remained closed in sympathy.
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Rome
Pacade
Found Dead in Chair at Maple Shade Inn Pulaski Va
George VK Vurvis, 72, was found dead in his room at Maple Shade inn in Pulaski at 10:00 this morning. He had appeared well at breakfast and spoke with others before retiring. His widow Mrs KE Vurvis and several children survive. Police say no foul play is suspected.
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Pulaski
George VK. Vurvis
Maple Shade Inn
Vurvis
Ife
Taft Backed In Ohio Eighth District Convention
Congressmann Alph Cole was renominated for a third term by Republican members in Kenton County Taft era politics. Delegates W R Wilson of Urbana and Jay Miller of Bellefontaine were chosen for the national convention to vote for Secretary Taft for president.
Populists Nominate Watson for President in Nebraska Rift
The People's Party convention in St Louis nominates Thomas J. Watson of Georgia for president with Samuel Williams of Indiana as vice president. The platform backs government ownership of railroads and utilities, a general telegraph and telephone network, eight hour day, and labor reforms while opposing the Fowler bill. Nebraska delegates protest the process and vow support for Bryan if nominated.
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Indiana
People’s Party
Nebraska
Minnesota
Wm. J. Bryan
Demce
Jay W. Forrest
Albany
N.Y
Mr. Watson
Congress
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