Murder Trial Stirs Media Over Philadelphia Politician Death
In Media a proposed trial begins for Mrs M Florence Erb and Mrs Catherine Beisel for the alleged murder of Captain J Clayton Erb a Philadelphia politician and secretary to Israel W Durham The case unfolds amid family quarrels and prior arrests including Mrs Erb charging coachman Eugene Poulson with threatening her life and Erb facing assault charges previously.
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Philadelphia
M. Florence Erb
Catherine B. Beisel
J. Clayton Erb
Erb
Pennsylvania National Guardsman
Israel W. Durham
Red Gables
Delaware County
Mountain House
Lenni
Constable Simpson
Rockdale
Beisel
Captain Erb
W. G. Rothermel
Eugene Poulson
Poulson
Glass workers strike signs six plants in first day
Cleveland report states six plants signed the wage scale after the first day of the national window glass workers strike to enforce a 25 percent raise. Firms named include American Window Glass Co. of Pittsburgh Patterson Window Glass Co. of Cameron West Virginia and plants at Fredonia Kansas Kane Pennsylvania Shinglehouse Pennsylvania.
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Cleveland
Ohio
National Window Glass Workers
Faulkner
American Window Glass Co
Pittsburg
Patterston Window Glass Co
Cameron
W. Va
Fredonia
Kas Kane
Shinglehouse
Glass Quotations Withdrawn Signal Rising Prices
In Eldredge Pa Faulkner reports the American Window Glass Company withdrew all quotations a move viewed as favorable to glass workers as it suggests rapid price increases and higher wages. Union officials expect a Columbus meeting of manufacturers next Tuesday to push the union scale and lift quotations across the board.
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Eldredge
Faulkner
American Window Glass Company
Columbus
Senate Holds Brief Session and Adjourns to 1909
Washington senate met for routine business in line with prior agreement. Messages on minor legislation were received from the president and several bills were introduced. The senate adjourned until January 4, 1909.
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Washington
Senate
Doctor’s death chair theory clashes with law
Trenton authorities reject Dr Scammell’s plan to test whether a death in the electric chair is followed by surgical reversal. John Mantasanna’s electrocution is delayed to avoid legal risk. the body will be handed to the physician next morning.
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Trenton
N. J
Frank G. Scammel
John Mantasanna
Manasanna
Knox Only Selection
Augusta Ga December 19 President elect Taft said no progress on his cabinet beyond the Knox announcement He noted most names suggested in papers have been suggested to him but he has made no determinations and no offers are pending Taft played golf with Mrs Taft and the boys at a box party tonight.
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Augusta
Taft
Knox
Senator Knox
Mr. Taft
Denies Rate Compromise in Virginia 2-Cent Fight
Judge R R Prentis of the state corporation commission says no compromise or secret inquiry has occurred in the Virginia 2 cent rate dispute. He notes railroads want a new hearing to reopen the case and seek the best possible rate while preserving legal rights. If a new hearing is granted, the railroads will not demand a specific rate but pursue favorable terms.
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Richmond
R. R. Prentis
State Corporation Commission
Virginia
Corporation Commission
Dying Police Chief Killed in Wytheville Shootout
In Wytheville Virginia on December 19 a pistol duel on Main Street left Chief of Police Walter McClintock dead while serving a warrant on EF A Crigger. Crigger died within minutes and Dave Crigger was jailed on related charges.
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McClintock
Artemp
E. A. Crigger
Wytheville
Walter McClintock
Crigger
Digger
Roanoke
Wester McClintock
EF. A. Crigger
Dave Crigger
FE. A. Crigger
C. W. McClintock
Criggers
Harry White
Court House
BE. A. Crigger
Monitor Pulverized Flour Endorsed for Superior Breads
Advertisement promotes Monitor Pulverized Flour for superior bread and pastry results with a dated tag 12-16-61 highlighting product quality and performance.
Wytheville Tragedy: Police Chief Shot Dead in Street
In Wytheville a deadly street shooting left Police Chief McClintock, 40, dead after seven wounds. E A Crigger, 30, wounded once and jailed after deputy White arrested him. McClintock led the police since September 1. Crigger was a former livery business owner. both widows survive. Authorities fear no further trouble.
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Crigger
McClintock
White
Dave Crigger
RE. A. Crigger
E. A. Crigger
Criger
Wytheville
New York Prepares Generous Christmas Charities
New York shoppers flood White Streets as Christmas prep peaks. Merchants report stronger trade than last year while charitable groups like the Salvation Army and Volunteers of America plan free dinners and toy drives for the homeless, hungry, and children in tenements.
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New York
Battery
Bronx
Salvation Army
Volunteers of America
Association For Improving the
Stock Broker Suydam Shot Over Alleged Debt Dispute
Henry H. Suydam a mining stock broker and curb market member was shot in his 29 Broad Street office by inventor John C. Lumsden after an altercation over a $50 debt tied to financing an electric vibrating company where Suydam was treasurer. Suydam was likely fatally wounded and Lumsden claimed the money was owed him and that an attempt was made to defraud him.
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New York
Henry HH. Suydam
Broad Street
John C. Lumsden
Suydam
Lumsden
Vox Populi Sets World Mile and Fur Long Record at Santa Anita
Vox Populi powered to victory in the Golden State Handicap at Santa Anita carrying 110 pounds. He completed the one mile and a fur long in 1 50 flat, beating the previous record set by Charles Edward at Brighton Beach two years ago by three fifths of a second. The win drew enthusiastic cheers from the crowd.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Santa Anita
Vox Populi
Charles Edward
Brighton Beach
N. Y
Secretary Root Quietly Recovers Knee Injury at Home
Vice of his physicians keeping off his feet to rest his injured knee. He spends mornings at the state department then works from home, meeting only necessary callers. Doctors say recovery will come, though progress is slow. Root attended yesterday’s cabinet meeting by carriage, limping in and leaving early for a Philadelphia specialist.
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State Department
Root
White House
Philadelphia
Imperial Colliery to Operate Under Old Agreement
Charleston miners receive word that Imperial Colliery Company posts notices at Paint Creek mines stating that pending negotiations miners win with draw the notice of reduction and the company will operate under the previous agreement.
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Charleston
W. Va
Imperial Colliery Company
Paint Creek
American battleship fleet sails from Colombo to Suez
Colombo Ceylon December 20 The American battleship fleet departed the port at six o'clock this Sunday morning heading for Suez.
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Colombo
Ceylon
Here
Suez
Hold-Up Plot Against Homer Laughlin Payroll Foiled
In Liverpool Ohio two men Roy Winters and Walter Stronger were jailed on conspiracy and concealed weapons charges after a thwarted plan to rob a Newell West Virginia payroll train carrying $25 000 for Homer Laughlin China Co The suspects fled east Liverpool but were intercepted by special officers and sent to court on 500 bond each
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Liverpool
Ohio
Homer Laughlin China Co
Newell
W. Va
Roy Winters
Walter Stronger
Liverpool Park
Justice Owen
Any Woman Can Do It With Blue Ribbon Vanilla
An encouraging note urges housekeepers to use Blue Ribbon Vanilla for perfect desserts while claiming many desserts taste flat due to inferior extracts.
Christmas oysters from Sealshipt offered by Sublette and Barnes
A note promotes Sealshipt Oysters as the ideal Christmas seafood, sent by sale agents Sublette and Barnes. The message emphasizes the natural flavor of the oysters, urging readers to enjoy the succulent bivalves.
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Sublette & Barnes Sale
Secretary Root Not Planning Cabinet Resignation
Washington reports denied that Secretary Root contemplates resigning from the cabinet due to a knee injury suffered while campaigning for Taft in the West. Officials in responsible quarters say the rumor is unfounded and treated as unconfirmed.
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Washington
Root
West
Taft
Oscar Foster Ends Tragic Prank With Fatal Shot
Richmond veteran baseball figure Oscar Reddy Foster known for eccentric temper and strong arm dies at James River after placing shotgun to his chin and firing it with his foot. Once NY catcher and Bluefield manager, Foster mentored Bluefield team a decade ago and had long famed baseball career and volatile reputation.
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Richmond
Speeia
Oscar EK
Reddy
Foster
New York
Bluefield
W. Va
James River
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Florence Erb
F. C. B. Bluefield
Superior Supply CO
S. M. Smith
J. Lee Harne
Edw. Cooper
F. L. Black
Fidelity Banking & Trust Company
Thos. Cooper
D. H. Thomas
J. Tracy Walker
J. M. Sanders
L. G. Toney
M. Smith
J. Lee Horne
H. I. Shott
W. H. Thomas
J. N. Vance
Capital
P. O
B., L. A. Hooper
Cashier Bank
L. E. Tierney
R. B. Bolling
W. B. Hicks
Judge Prentis
Main Street
Christ
Mas
the Miller Supply CO
Bluefield, W, VA
Paint’ Creek
Fleet
Big China Company
Vorces
Aed Foster
Portsmouth
Ball
Red Mane
M. W. Postlethwaite
Enterier and
Post
P. J. Kelley
L. A. Hooper
Frank Wadleigh
Jeff Higginbotham
New Altamont Hotel
Cohen & Baker
Busy Bee Restaurant
Princeton Ave
Bluefield, W. VA
el Elgins
Walthams
Fenry Rody Jeweler
Optician
Princeton Avenue
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