Amended Session Likely To Be Held In West Virginia
Charleston legislators debate the general appropriation bill and a land title reform measure tied to the King land case. Democrats block rules to speed the budget, while leaders hint at an amended session if time runs short. Night sessions continue as both chambers push pending measures.
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W. Va
House
Committee On Finance
King Land
Supreme Court of the United States
Senate
Insurgente
Peace sentiment steadily growing abroad in Russia
Paris reports that Russia has not signalled readiness to discuss peace terms with France, while outside St Petersburg and among influential Russians peace sentiment has been steadily increasing. officials say they cannot verify the St Petersburg term reports.
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Paris
Raesia
France
St. Petersburg
Rassia
St. Peterburg
Virginia May Sue West Virginia Over State Debt
Richmond Va Feb 23 Attorney General William A Anderson declined to discuss a report that Virginia may sue West Virginia in the United States Supreme Court for millions of dollars owed on the old Virginia debt before separation. West Virginia has not admitted liability or moved to appoint a commission to investigate.
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Richmond
William A. Anderson
Virginia
Cait
United States Supreme Court
West Virginia
Virginia Debt Commission
Virginia Commission
Rumors of Peace Without Foundation
London reports deny near peace in the far east as unconfirmed. European papers doubt Russia will end the war and diplomats deny peace. Paris cites incomplete Hall inquiry verdict telegram. S Karski predicts a Polish uprising next summer seeking autonomy and a Warsaw parliament. Berlin notes seven hundred killed in street fighting at Baka.
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London
Far East
Europe
Russia
S. Karski
Poland
Warsaw
Berlin
Fire destroys Virginia Tech science hall in Blacksburg
The new four story Virginia Polytechnic Institute science hall in Blacksburg Va. burned early today with contents lost. Cadets Hines and Harris aided the fire brigade which saved the barracks No. 4. Secretary Jackson of the Y M C A. was injured by falling walls. Loss valued at 35000 with only about 10000 insured.
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Blacksburg
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Hines
Harris
Jackson
Dr Watson
Inegarance
McBryde
Catlettsburg Lawyer Stabs a Negro in Self Defense
Huntington dispatch reports Catlettsburg Ky city attorney Harry Price stabbed Charles Stewart a Black man three times after Price said Stewart struck him with a beer bottle. Price was arrested, released on $500 bond, Stewart hospitalized.
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Huntington
W. Va
Harry Price
Catlettsburg
Charles Stewart
Price
Stewart Ie
West Virginia oil men pledge aid in fight against Standard Oil
In Wheeling on February 23 representatives from West Virginia and neighboring regions adopted resolutions endorsing Theodore Roosevelt and Kansas efforts against Standard Oil. A Feb 28 meeting was planned to push practical action after a cable short in the electric plant caused outages and injuries to three workers.
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Wheeling
W. Va
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Standard Oil Company
West
Kansas
Theodore Roosevelt
Three Men Severely Burned at Niagara
Fire severely damaged power house No 1 of the Niagara Falls Power Co in Niagara Falls on February 28. Three men were badly burned and rushed to hospital as crews battled the blaze and contained the flames. Investigators began assessing the cause and any structural damage to the facility.
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Niagara
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls Power Co
Oyster Famine Strikes Baltimore During Peak Season
Baltimore faces an oyster famine as the fleet at Can Top Hollow and off Federal Hill yields insufficient stock for the season. City residents must wait for the thaw to bring fresh supply for markets and meals.
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Baltimore
Cantop Hollow
Federal Hill
Gets Two Years for Killing Rural Officer
Will Springs was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to two years in prison for the killing of Rural Officer 8. B. Cole and for shooting at B. Nabors during an attempted arrest in Charlotte North Carolina.
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Charlotte
N. C
Will Springs
B. Cole
B. Nabors
Inaugural Parade To Include 1000 High School Students
Washington February 23. A thousand high school scholars from across the United States will march in the inaugural parade. Governor Vardaman of Mississippi declined to name Mississippi students, but Professor Clark says several boys will come from southern states.
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United States
Vardaman
Mississippi
Clark
Boy Found Dying From Alcoholism Near Richmond
Richmond Va February 28 George Vest aged sixteen who lived near Otha was found this morning dying on the road to his father's home from the effects of alcoholism Vest along with two other neighbor boys left Sunday morning saying they would go to church but instead visited a whiskey joint This incident follows their trip to the illegal drinking place and highlights a youth health tragedy.
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Richmond
George Vest
Otha
Vest
5 and 10 Cent Store Co stock offering in Bluefield
The 5 and 10 Cent Store Co No 215 Princeton Avenue Bliefield W Va seeks subscriptions at par for $50 shares to fund local directors and expanded discounts and dividends for shareholders. Preferred applicants include customers and residents of Bluefield with trustee arrangement through The Flat Top National Bank. Also notice of a 10 day shoe sale at Pedigo’s with 1000 pairs of shoes at reduced prices.
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Bluefield
R E. Bolling
Flat Top National Bank
Bliefield W. Va
Saloon License Debate Pushes Toward Higher Fees
The city eyes raising the 1906 saloon license to $1,000 with strong sentiment for $2,500 and a cap of eight saloons. Council delays votes amid fractured meetings and a waning push from both sides as the wet and dry issue cools.
Premier Store Ad Lists Fresh Produce And Groceries
The ad from AT THE PEOPLE'S STORES features BE. W. Atkinson Gro. Co. and Premier Store offerings. It lists produce such as sweet potatoes tomatoes celery and peppers along with meat dairy and pantry items including mackerel ham cheese tea coffee eggs and canned goods. The notice includes phone numbers 171 and 512 and ends with 222 2t.
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People's
BE. W. Atkinson Gro. Co
Shoe Sale At Pedigo's Promises Reduced Prices
A brief ad notes a shoe sale at Pedigo's offering reduced prices. The notice includes the store name and a discount claim.
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Relief
Sunlit spring ad touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for cuts burns and piles with vivid claims. Miss HB Middleton of Thebes Illinois says a fever sore healed in under a week after using the product sold by J. L. Crockett.
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DeWitt
HB. M. Middleton
Thebes
J. L. Crockett
Young Girl Dies After Drinking Wine in Virginia
In Camera Virginia on February 23 a nine year old daughter of Gabriel Lawson died from excessive wine consumption. The child drank about a quart while left alone briefly. Severe illness followed. a physician treated her with emetics but she died in the afternoon, with reports of wine exuding from her skin.
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Camera
Gabriel Lawson
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