Endorsement Praises Arnold C Scherr for Governor Run
State papers lauding Arnold C Scherr call him a tireless West Virginia Republican who has served as sheriff auditor and state official for thirty years. They praise his integrity energy and reforms that increased state revenues and recovered funds from delinquent items. The piece notes his broad public service and calls him a worthy governor candidate though stops short of declaring full support.
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Arnold C. Scherr
West Virginia
House of Delegates
Mr. Scherr
Scherr Seen as Unifying Figure for Republican Move
Newspapers across the state laud auditor Scherr as a unifying Republican candidate likely to restore harmony, praising his record and denouncing factional divides within the party. They cite his tenure as auditor, loyalty to the party, and pledges on fairness, taxes, and strict law enforcement.
Palatable Distilled Water Promoted by Bluefield Bottling Co
The ad touts Palatable Distilled Water as pure and effective for its intended uses. It emphasizes removal of poisonous gases, aeration, superior flavor and cost, and notes doctors commonly prescribe it as an ideal beverage. Sold at drug stores and news stands by Bluefield Bottling Co.
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Bluefield Bottling CO
Lynching After Outbreak Near Brookhaven
In Brookhaven Mississippi a Black man, PigoI, accused of raping a white woman, was seized from Jackson militia and deputies, hanged from a telegraph pole near the courthouse. A mob of more than 2000 clashed with troops. two rioters wounded as shots rang out. Soldiers fled with the prisoner, then mob returned, overpowered guards again, and hanged him.
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Brookhaven
Miss
Pigol
Brewery for Sale in Norfolk V A as Sale Set Aside
Federal Judge Waddill set aside the previous sale of the Old Dominion Brewery and the Newport News plant to Samuel Swett. He forfeited $5,000 paid by Swett and ordered a new lien free resale. The property will be offered at Newport News after thirty days.
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Norfolk, Va
Waddill
Samuel Swett
Old Dominion Brewery
Newport News
Swett
House Navy Committee Chooses Two Battleships Plan
The House Navy affairs committee voted to raise funds to build two Delaware class battleships rather than four as proposed by the Navy Department. The decision limits funding to two ships, shaping defense plans and shipyard work.
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Washington
House Committee On Nava Affairs
Navy
Murder on crowded Second Ave street car shocks New York
A 27 year old woman known as Queenie was shot and killed on a Second Avenue street car by a man in a gray overcoat. Police say the killer fled. witnesses include two girls named Mabel Cousins and Helen Sullivan and the motorman and conductor. The victim’s belongings and pawn tickets were taken from her pocket. The motive and exact cause remain unclear.
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New York
Lynhurst
N. J
Helen Sullivan
Queenie
Brooklyn Bridge
Evenrfpin
Dew
Roanoke Captain R D McClintock Dead at 75
Capt R D McClintock a Roanoke prominent citizen died at his home 345 Campbell Avenue after years of Brights disease and heart trouble. A Bedford County native, 75, he arrived in Roanoke in 1895 and served in Purcell's Battalion of the Confederate Army. He belonged to William Watts Camp Confederate Veterans and is survived by his wife and six children including R W McClintock of Graham.
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Roanoke
R. D. McClintock
Campbell Avenue
Purcell
William Watts
R. W. McClintock
Graham
Severe Cold and Snow Paralyze Southern Rail and Telegraphs
From Chattanooga to Atlanta continual rain and sleet disrupt telegraph lines cutting contact with southern ports. In Spartanburg heavy snow burying the town seven inches and plummeting temperatures to twenty two degrees above zero with sleet falling.
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Chattanooga
Atlanta
Spartansburg
Schooner Berwind Reported Waterlogged Off Course
The schooner Edward J. Berwind from Wilmington to Philadelphia was sighted waterlogged at sea by the Marechal on February 1. The captain and eight crew members are missing with unknown whereabouts.
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Edward J. Berwind
New York
Wilmington
Del
New Orleans
Philadelphia
Marechal
Blue Ribbon Vanilla Delights Highlighted by Finest Craft
A vivid description extols Blue Ribbon Vanilla as the pinnacle of quality, promising top flavor and artisanal care shaped by money and experience. The copy emphasizes premium sourcing and expert technique behind the product.
What Shall We Have for Dessert Jell O Molds Taste Test
Full course dinner ad promotes JELL O instant dessert mix from Windsor Hotel kiosk. Claims quick preparation with boiling water and cooling, seven flavors Lenon Orange Raspberry Strawberry Chocolate Cherry Peach. Markets warn against substitutes and note Pure Food Law compliance.
Duty to protect children urged for community all
A call to action emphasizes the duty to safeguard local children and neighboring kids, urging residents to participate in protective measures and support programs for youth welfare.
Congress Debates Indian Schools and Bryan Controversy
In Washington the house heatedly debated the Indian appropriation bill as Mr. Leake of New Jersey attacked William J. Bryan for backing a Denver convention nomination. The panel also amended policy on non reservation schools and reported the next session. Naval affairs rejected Bryan’s plea for four battleships, while the navy appropriation bill authorized two Delaware type battleships at 9.5 million each.
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Washington
Leake
New Jersey
William J. Bryan
House of Representatives
Bryan
Denver
House
Commissioner of
Indian Affairs
House Committee of Naval Affairs Today
Congress
Neyvy
Prohibition Amendment Faces Doom in West Virginia Senate
Charleston February 10 Prohibition amendment appears doomed as petitions oppose submitting the measure to voters. A Wheeling telegram says 8 000 Ohio Valley Trades and Labor Assembly members back rejection. Senate read joint resolution No 9 denying women suffrage with only two votes in favor. House debates on county levy limits without success while road tax issues prompt special session.
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Charleston
W. Va
Senate
Wheeling
Ohio Valley Trades and Lafor Assembly
Wade Ellis
Ohio
Senator Thorne
Supreme Court of Appeals
Foraker Defends Patronage in Senate Amid Roosevelt Denial
Senator Foraker challenged President Roosevelt’s denial of patronage use in national politics. He cited Ohio cases including postmaster Bryson in Athens and cited correspondence implying White House influence. Foraker argued records show coercion and political bias in appointments with many similar Ohio cases.
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Senator Foraker
Washington
Foraker
Senate
Roosevelt
Ohio
Dudley Foulke
Civil Service
Charles H. Bryson
Athens
Bryson
Taft
Giia
Nerson
White House
Douglas
Morgan in the Gallery in Washington Debates Emergency Currency
Senator Aldrich opened the Senate debate on an emergency currency bill with a large gallery audience including Shermont Morgwi. Poraker rebutted the president on patronage, Depew defended the treasury’s handling of public funds at the New York banks as the criminal code bill was reviewed.
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Washington
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Committee On Finance
Senate
Sherpont Morgwi
Poraker
Seneloy Depew
Secretary of the Treasury
New York
Burnham Proposes Rural Parcels Post Bill
Senator Burnham of New Hampshire introduces a bill aiding rural interests nationwide. The proposal creates a rural delivery parcels post for merchandise and other items actually mailed on rural routes.
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Washington
Burnham
New Hampshire
United States
Burns Easy Winner in Heavyweight Bout at Wonderland
Tommy Burns of the United States knocked out Jack Palmer of New Castle in the fourth round of a scheduled twenty round heavyweight bout at Wonderland music hall, East Side London. About 2,000 spectators witnessed a one sided fight with Palmer on his knees when counted out. the referee indicated a quick finish.
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London
Tommy Burns
Pusilist
Jack Palmer
New Castle
Wonderland
Palmer
Walmer
Bookmaker kills wife then himself in New Orleans
Joseph March a local track bookmaker shot and fatally wounded his wife before killing himself. Jealousy is believed to have sparked the tragedy in New Orleans on February 16.
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New Oreans
Joseph March
Memorable Ovation to Secretary Taft at Kansas City Banquet
Secretary of War William H. Taft received a memorable ovation as guest of honor and speaker at the Association of Young Republicans banquet in Convention Hall. About 1,200 attendees paid 2.50 each, with balcony seating free to the public. Taft defended Roosevelt era policies and Lincoln, calling him a party man and praising the administration's response to the panic and industrial depression.
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Kansas City
William H. Taft
Association of Young Republicans of
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Qixie
Taft
Roosevelt
Lincoln
Congress
Meeting aims to adjust loom issues and revive agreement
Columbus Ohio February 10 operators at a meeting appoint a committee with miners officials to arrange a joint conference February 27 in Chicago. Effort planned to arrange a joint state conference early next week to address reviving the agreement.
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Columbus
Chicago
Kiene and Chalmers Lead at International Bowling Tourney
H. A. Kiene and J. Y. Chalmers of Chicago led in the doubles at Cincinnati Ohio with a total of 1208 across three games, the high score in an American Bowling Congress event. Kiene rolled 198 204 and Chalmers 242 199 214 for the three games.
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Cincinnati
H. A. Kiene
J. Y. Chalmers
Chicago
H. Av Kiene
Y. Y. Chalmers
Indictments Charge Morse with Grand Larceny in Panic Inquiry
A special New York county grand jury returned two indictments against banker Charles W. Morse for grand larceny. Judge Dowling set bail at $10,000 on each indictment as the bank methods under scrutiny after the recent panic are examined.
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Morse
New York
Grand
New York County
Charles W. Morse
Portugal King and Crown Prince Lying in State
The bodies of King Carlos and Crown Prince Luis Philippe lay in state at the Cathedral of San Vincent. Great crowds viewed the coffins as they were later carried to the pantheon where additional ceremonies placed them in the tomb.
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Lisbon
Carlos
Luis Philippe of
Portugal
Cathedral of San Vincent
Pantheon
Miner Hatfield Found Unconscious Bound in Snow
Reel Hatfield, a 30 year old miner, was found lying in snow two miles from Naugatuck bound with rope bites into wrists and ankles. Police say he is the victim of thugs. his condition is critical.
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Naugatuck
W. Va
Reel Hatfield
Arbitration Treaty Signed By France And United States
Washington February 10 Secretary Root and Ambassador Jusserand signed a treaty providing for arbitration of any issue that may arise between France and America.
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France
America
Root and
Jusserand
Washington
Root
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L. E. Tierney
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J. N. Vance
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Edwin Mann
W. C. Pollock
L. A. Hooper
First National Bank of
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