West Virginia lawmakers discuss Hubbard illness and river aid
Washington special reports Representative Hubbard's absence due to illness is not serious, with a brief operation and rapid improvement. West Virginia Grange resolutions challenge farm income figures, and Senator Elkins presses for Little Kanawha River improvements to extend coal trade to Gilmer County with support from Parkersburg officials.
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Kanawha
Senate
Little Kanawha
Gilmer County
Woodyard
A. B. Write
Parkersburg
War Department
House
Century Since First American Novelist Died
Philadelphia marks the hundredth anniversary of Charles Brockden Brown death the nation’s first professional writer. Born January 17 1770 he studied law before turning to literature author of Wieland Edgar Huntley Sky Walk and Jane Talbot among others. He married Elizabeth Linn in November 1804 in New York.
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Philadelphia
Charles Brockden Brown
Brown
Robert Prand
Alexander Wilson
Alcuyn
Wieland
Arthur Mervyn
Dgar Huntley
Sky-Walk
New Bank for Norton Seeks Subscriptions in Norton Virginia
Subscriptions open today for a new bank in Norton titled the First State Bank of Norton. E. H. Ould, described as a man of considerable wealth, leads the list with a substantial subscription.
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Norton
First State Bank of
E. H. Ould
Norton to Organize New Bank With $50,000 Capital
Promoter J. W. Penn of Roanoke has subscribed for 2000 toward a Norton bank venture. The plan sets capital at 50,000 with minimum 25,000. By 6 PM subscriptions reached 24,000, much of it from Norton residents. A charter application and organizational meeting are planned next week, with the bank to be housed in the E. H. Ould property at Seventh Street and Park Avenue, adding to Norton’s three banks: First National, Citizens, and First State.
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J. W. Penn
Roanoke
Norton
E. H. Ould
Seventh Street
Park Avenue
First National
Citizens
First State
Landlord Shot Down at Door by Boarder in New York
In New York on February 22 a boarder killed John Leonard at his boarding house door after Leonard, once jailed for a Raleigh safe-blowing job, had been paroled and moved to Brooklyn with his wife. Leonard had beat the boarder two weeks earlier after being called an ex convict. The boarder shot him as he appeared at the door.
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New York
Raleigh
N. C
John Leonard
Leonard
Brooklyn
Thomas Barnes
Barnes
Washington Farewell Address Read To Senate
Washington observes a legal holiday with official business suspended. The Senate and various societies hold exercises and receptions, and Senator Depew reads Washington's farewell address to a large audience in the Senate galleries.
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Washington
Sons of the Revolution
Society of the Cincinnati
Senate
Depew
Indian bill finished as house closes on eight million plus
The House concluded consideration of the Indian appropriation bill carrying about eight and a quarter million dollars. Late in the session the House began work on the post office appropriation bill. The Senate adjourned after reading Washington's farewell address and passing a few minor measures.
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Washington
House
Senate
National Masonic Memorial Aims to Raise One Million
The National Masonic Memorial Association forms with purpose to raise a million dollars to build and endow a temple. Grand masters of many Lodges participate in the effort signaling a nationwide push for the memorial project.
Masonic Lodge in Alexandria Showcases Historic Regalia and Washington Ties
The Alexandria lodge displays a gold embroidered Masonic apron donated by Lawrence Lewis in 1812, and the only original painting of Lord Fairfax. Washington’s chair rests in a glass case, used only on special occasions, with old chairs, a Lafayette key from 1825, and other relics on view. A commemorative procession to Mount Vernon and a banquet with Secretary Dickinson and notable delegates marked the annual gathering.
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Lord Fairfax
Washington
General Washington
Lafayette
Washington Street
Mount Vernon
Alexandria
Sonight
Old Lodge
Dickinson
James D. Richardson
Chas, C. Carling
Champ Clark
John Wesley Hill J. D
New York
Wreath Lays for Washington Memorial Plan Unveiled
In Alexandria Virginia February 22 a National Masonic Memorial Association formed to raise one million dollars for a Washington memorial temple. The project plans a hall of fame, space for grand jurisdictions, and keeps Washington as the centerpiece with Alexandria as the site.
Washington Memorial Movement Endorsed
Prominent Masons from across the country join Alexandria Washington Lodge No 22 in a dinner in Alexandria Virginia to endorse a project to erect a Washington memorial. Speakers include Governor William Hodges Mann Secretary of War Jacob M Dickinson and representatives Champ Clark and Charles C Carlin.
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Washington
Alexandria
Alexandria- Washington Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Birch of Washington
Wiliams
Alexandria-Washington
Alexandria-Washington Lodge
William Hodges Mann
Virginia
Jacob M. Dickinson
Champ Clark
Missouri
Charles C. Carlin
James D. Richardson
Philadelphia Riots Erupt As Transit Service Resumes
Three boys shot and several wounded during clashes after Philadelphia Rapid Transit resumed service. Cars stoned, two policemen roughed, state fencibles deployed, and a dynamite blast damaged a mill barn. Labor leaders refuse to abandon protests amid a looming general strike call.
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Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Market Street
Murphy
Central Union
Bum
Pratt
Washington
Penrose
State Fencibles
Uty
Kensington Mill
State Fen
Reyburn
Hough
Ridge Avenue
York Street
C. O. Pratt
Carmen
Milina
W. F. Collins
Central Labor Union
San Francisco to Host Jeffries Johnson Big Fight
San Francisco officials and promoters announce the July Fourth bout between James J. Jeffries and Jack Johnson will be staged in the city. The 45 round heavyweight title fight carries a purse of 101000 dollars and was confirmed after a conference with Tex Rickard Eddie Graney Supervisor John L. Herget Sam Pitzpatrick and Jim Gritsba.
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San Francisco
Cal
James J. Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Tex Rickard
Edldie Graney
John L. Herget
Sam Pitzpatrick
Jim Gritsa
Death of Charles Atherton at Cherry mine shooting
Charles Atherton, top boss of the St. Paul mine at Cherry, died in Lasalle from a bullet wound inflicted last week by Melas Mandriecs, a disgruntled miner. The shooting happened at the mine in Cherry as bodies from last November’s mine fire were being hoisted from the reopened colliery.
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Spring Valley
Charley Atherton
St. Paul
Cherry
Lasalle
Melas Mandriecs
West Virginia Weather Forecast Warns of Cold Wave
Government weather station at Parkersburg predicts a cold wave with temperatures dropping twenty degrees or more in the next 24 hours. West Virginia will see fair, colder conditions Wednesday and Thursday with moderate west and northwest winds.
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West Virginia
Parkersburg
Virgin's
Swap Offer Poses Questionable Dolly Telegraph Want Ad
A brief note asks if readers have items to swap and mentions Dolly Telegraph wantads as a reference. The line invites exchanges and hints at a barter mindset in local classifieds.
Riot and Fatal Accident Hit City Streets as Strikers Revolt
Mutiny among nearly 300 strike breakers at the Forty third street trolley barn sparked a fierce clash with 50 police guards. Importation of workers from New York and Baltimore accompanied the unrest. A separate riot in Kensington left several wounded as mounted officers fired warning shots and patrols clashed with crowds.
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Forty-third Street
Lancaster Avenue
New York
Baltimore
Kensington
Senator Tillman Now Out of Danger
Washington reports improved condition of Senator Tillman of South Carolina after a stroke. The paralysis and aphasia are receding. he can move his right arm and leg and remains mentally alert and able to speak to some degree. Dr. Pickford issued a hopeful bulletin indicating danger has passed barring unforeseen complications.
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Washington
Senator Tillman
South Carolina
Pickford
Tillman
Tiltman
Tillman Improves Quickly After Illness
In Washington on February 22, friends of Senator Tillman rejoiced as his attending physician reported he is practically out of danger. Medical experts regard his recovery as almost miraculous.
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Washington
Hubbard
Daily Mail
Tillman
Nelson Suffered Terrible Beating in Forty Round Bout
Ad Wolgast of Cadillac Michigan won the lightweight title from Battling Nelson in the fortieth round at Richmond California. Referee Eddie Smith halted the forty five round match as Nelson neared collapse after a brutal beating.
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Richmond
Cal
Ad Wolgast
Cadillac
Mich
Nelson
Eddie Smith
Supreme Court of Appeals Decisions in Charleston
The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued two decisions today while hearing numerous cases across the sixth circuit comprising Cabell Putnam and Lincoln counties. Decisions included Armstrong et al vs Maryland Coal Company and Kennedy vs Holt from Taylor County with various rulings. eighteen sixth circuit cases were on the docket, about half argued today. Attorneys D J F Strother L C Anderson of Welch and Wells Goodykoontz of Williamson were among those present.
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W. Va
Supreme Court of Appeals
Sixth Circuit
Cabell, Putnam
Lincoln
Armstrong Et al
Maryland Coal Company Et al
Taylor County
Miller
Brannon
Kennedy
Kennedy Vs. Holt
D. J. F. Strother
L. C. Anderson
Welch
Wells Goodykoontz
Williamson
G A R Chief Van Sant Attends Florida Encampment
Samuel R. Van Sant of Minnesota, commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, was guest of honor at the twenty seventh annual encampment of the Florida department in Gainesville on February 22. Veterans from across the state attended.
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Gainesville
Fla
Samuel R. van Sant
Minnesota
Grand Army of the Republic
Department of Florida
Avalanche Kills 23 at Isa Fiord Hauffsdal
An avalanche struck Hauffsdal on Isa Fiord in Reykjavik area on February 22 killing twenty three people. Rescue teams and authorities investigate the disaster and its impact on workers and families in Iceland.
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Reyjavik
Iceland
Hauffsdal
Isa Fiord
Miners Urge Strike Funding At Illinois Convention
At Peoria the Illinois United Mine Workers rally as Joan Mitchell arrives early. He argues for higher miner wages, a treasury boost to push industrial measures in legislature, and a permanent fund for injured workers and widows.
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Illinois
The
United Mine Workers
Joan Mitchell
Mitchell
United States
Percy Beats Vandaman in Senate Race in Mississippi
Leroy Percy of Greenville won the United States Senate seat from Mississippi on the fifty-eighth ballot in the Democratic caucus by five votes over former Governor James K. Vardaman. With all other candidates withdrawn, Percy had eighty-seven votes to Vardaman’s eighty-two. the nomination is equivalent to election as the vacancy followed the death of Senator A. J. McLaurin.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Leroy Percy
Greenville
United States
James K. Vardaman
Percy
Vardaman
A. J. McLaurin
Yorktown Celebrates Washington Birthday in Historic Ceremony
Yorktown Virginia marked a birthday celebration for George Washington with a formal town event. Representative James T. Lloyd of Missouri delivered the principal address, lauding Washington's patriotism and honoring Virginia's Thomas Nelson Jr. for his memory.
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Yorktown
Lord Cornwallis
George Washington
James T. Lioyd
Missouri
Washington
Thomas Nelson, Jr
Virginia
Conley Stops Attell in 42nd Round to Take Bantam Title
Frankie Conley of Kenosha Wisconsin defeated Monte Attell of San Francisco in the forty second round of a forty five round bantamweight title bout. Attell was heavily punished and his corner stopped the fight after Conley floored him.
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Monte Attell
Frankie Conley
Los Angeles
Cal
Kenosha
Wis
San Francisco
Attell
Conley
Taft Endorses Court Injunction Bill
President Taft endorses the court injunction bill presented by Representative Moon Republican committee chair. He sent a letter to Mr Moon confirming the endorsement.
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Representative Moon
Washington
Taft
House
Committee On
Moon
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