West Virginia owes $20,000 to Littlefield as costs
The US Supreme Court fixed Charles E. Littlefield's compensation at 20,000 as special master in the Virginia West Virginia debt case, to be taxed as costs. West Virginia already owes about seven million dollars, so this payment is part of the case’s costs. The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered freight rate reductions on Preston County cement shipments to Alpha Portland Cement.
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Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Baltimore and Ohio
Preston County
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Charles E. Littlefield
Littlefield
Virginia
West Virginia
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Manheim
W. Va
Alpha Portland Cement Company
Alpha Company
Universal Portland Cement Company
Universal
Pittsburg
To Wrestle for Title in Cleveland Showdown
Henry Gehring of Cleveland will defend his middleweight wrestling title tomorrow night against Mike Yokel of Salt Lake City. The match will be their second meeting, the first lasting four hours with no fall. Both fighters are praised for equal strength and skill.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Henry Gehring
Mike Yokel
Salt Lake, Cty
Salt Lake City
Noted English Physician in Chicago Visits Conference
Dr. Frederick Hallett secretary of the examining board of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons is in Chicago to address the conference on medical education and public health. Other renowned physicians educators and public health officials attend as sessions begin today and continue tomorrow.
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Chicago
Frederick Hallett
The
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
England
Trio of Milam Men Arraigned in Gomez Lynching Case
Ezra W. Stephens Harry Wuenske and G F Noah residents of Milam county were arraigned in Georgetown district court on a first degree murder charge linked to the June Gomez lynching at Thorndale. The victim, a young Mexican, had stabbed Charles Z Shank to death before the mob acted.
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Georgetown
Texas
Ezra W. Stephens
Harry Wuenske
G F. Noah
Milam County
Gomez
Thorndale
Young
Charles Z. Shank
Former Mayor McCracken to Stand Trial for Gambling Charge
Fran McCracken, recently resigning mayor, faces a district court trial on gambling charges linked to a Turkey raffle during Thanksgiving. Supporters expect a guilty plea and fine.
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Turkey
Paulina
Fran Ad. McCracken
McCracken
Michigan legislature meets in special session on presidential primary
Lansing Michigan February 26 lawmakers convene in special session called by Governor Osborn to consider a measure establishing a presidential primary. The action aims to organize party nominations and delegate selection in the upcoming election cycle.
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Lansing
Mich
Osborn
Michigan
Merchants Gather in Nashville to Oppose Parcels Post
Representative merchants from all parts of the south gathered in Nashville today to discuss opposition to the parcels post plan. Delegates from multiple cities report growing concern over the projected postal service changes and its impact on regional commerce.
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Nashville, Tenn
South
Second Annual Convention Debates Parcels Post Protest
The meeting will run three days at the association's venue. The main item on the agenda is framing a protest against the parcels post measure awaiting action in Congress.
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Congress
Mexican Turbulence Draws American Troops
Washington reports say border unrest in northern Mexico spurred U S plans for self defense. Captain Mahilin Craig rushed to Imperial Valley and California border. cavalry sent to Douglas Nogales while El Paso reports unsettled but noncombat conditions. Senator Stone seeks authority to deploy troops across the border to stop incursions.
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Washington
Mexico
Mahilin Craig
General Staff
San Francisco
Imperial Valley
California
Fourth Cavalry
Douglas
Nogales
Arizona
Texas
el Paso
War Department
Juarez
Stone
Roosevelt Wavering on Mexican War Threat
Washington reports that Col. Roosevelt’s acceptance of the presidential nomination would end his plan for leading a cavalry regiment in an invasion of Mexico during the Madero era. The letter to Taft, titled “Dear Will,” is cited as evidence of his earlier interventionist stance.
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Washington
Col. Roosevelt
Taft
Mexico
Derbyshire Miners Strike Begins First Wave
Five hundred Derbyshire miners walked out today as the first action in the general strike sweeping Britain. The stoppage signals a new phase in industrial unrest with unions seeking broader concessions from owners and government.
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London
Derbyshire
Roosevelt Explains Recall Plan in Massachusetts
Theodore Roosevelt addressed the Massachusetts Capitol in Boston explaining a limited recall project for judicial decisions. He criticized critics of the plan and urged trust in the people to govern themselves in a brief visit to the state house.
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Boston
Assembly
Massachussets
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
State House
Senate
Miners Union to Consider Federation Committee Visit
London reports ahead of the resumption of talks between Premier Asquith and cabinet ministers and miners' representatives on a possible coal strike. The federation meets tomorrow to authorize actions and decide whether to appoint a committee to discuss the entire controversy with the cabinet.
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London
Asquith
Miner’s Federation
Miners’ Federation
Virginia convicts to grind lime in bid measure passes
The Virginia House approved a convict lime grinding bill by sixty eight to ten. Delegate Land's substitute tightens details, caps appropriation at 6000 dollars, and limits a single buyer to one car load of lime.
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Richmond
State Bank Official Takes Charge of Columbus Savings
Columbus Ohio Feb 26 F M Baxter state superintendent of banks announced he had taken charge of the Columbus Savings and Trust Company the bank with an authorized capital of 610000. He expressed the opinion that depositors will be paid in full.
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Columbus
Ohio
F. M. Baxter
Columbus Savings and Trust Company
Baxter
Little Kanawha Ainer Gets Recognition
The Little Kanawha river wins recognition in the river and harbor bill. A report on locks and dam construction to Steer creek may be authorized, with a new survey possible. Also notes on Wiley Hughes election case, Davis juries bill, and Northfork bank conversion to Clarke National Bank with $25 000 capital.
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Washington
Little Kanawha
House
Board of Engineers For Rivers and Harbors
Chief of Engineers
Congress
Hamilton
Rivers and Harbors
Coalams Coke
Baltimore and Ohio
Braxton County
Steer Creek
Calhoun County
Kanawha
John W. Davis
House Committee On the Judiciary
Wiley
Comptroller of the Currency
State Bank of Northfork
W. Va
Clarke National Bank
Clarke
Northfork
Republic Iron and Steel to pass next preferred dividend
The Republic Iron and Steel Company will pass its next quarterly dividend of one and three fourths percent on its preferred stock. The decision follows its aggressive price cuts that sparked the open market in steel last spring.
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New York
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Accused Murderer on Trial in San Francisco Case
John S. Rogers faces first degree murder charges in San Francisco with Judge Cabiness presiding. The defendant is accused of killing Benjamin Goodman a jewelry salesman whose body was found in the wholesale district last November.
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San Francisco
Cal
Johns
Rogers
Cabiness
Benjamin Goodman
Weather Outlook for West Virginia and Virginia
West Virginia sees generally fair weather Tuesday and Wednesday with snow in mountain regions on Tuesday and colder conditions Tuesday. Wednesday warms. Virginia expected fair conditions Tuesday and Wednesday with colder Tuesday and high west winds.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Roosevelts pledge to abide by Chicago convention decision
Boston reports Col. Roosevelt declares he will fight to the end for the presidential nomination and will abide by the Chicago convention's decision even if he is not its nominee. He asserts the issue is about principle, not personal. He confirms support for the Republican nominee regardless of who it is.
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Boston
Mass
Rooseveltt
Chicago
Emphas S
Col. Roosevelt
Columbus
Massachusetts House
Railroad Workers Hold Fraternal Conference in Springfield
Several thousand delegates from the Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen Railway Trainmen Locomotive Engineers and Railway Conductors gather in Springfield Illinois for a fraternal conference to discuss cooperation, legislation, and joint action with railroad management for mutual interests. A public meeting at the arsenal and tours are planned with a closing reception at the Leland Hotel.
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Springfield
Ill
Thorenoon
Arsenal
Leland Hotel
Educational conventions crowd St Louis hotels this week
Educators gather in downtown St Louis for the National Education Association Department of Superintendence meeting and other conventions. Philander P. Claxton, U S commissioner of education, attends discussions and a banquet hosted by the National Committee of Agricultural Education with meals prepared by students from diverse agricultural and home economics programs.
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St. Louis
Planter’s
Department of Superintendence
National Education Association
National Council of Education
National Society For the Study of Education
Philander P. Claxton
United States Commissioner of Education
National Committee of Agricultural Education
United States
Hart segregation bill moves through Virginia Senate
In Richmond on February 26, the Hart segregation bill was taken up and agreed to in the Senate. It authorizes councils to enact segregation laws, empowers city and town councils to enforce them, and prescribes penalties for violations.
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Virginia
Richmond
Senate
Importances Value of Exports Near Twenty-Two Million
A 1910 report shows the total value of exports and by products from manufacture approaching 225 million dollars. The document highlights the scale of production and trade activity, noting large totals in the year and the contribution of by products to overall value.
Netherlands Gets Twenty Per Cent Of The Exports
The United States exports of cotton seed oil reached a record in 1911 with a value of 21.8 million dollars and January exports near 4 million. Europe, led by the Netherlands with 65 million pounds or 20 percent, is the main market. U.S. production rose sharply since 1880 and most oil is kept for domestic use.
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Washington
Bureau of Statistics
Advance
United States
Europe
Netherlands
United Kingdom
Italy
France
Germany
Mexico
Canada
North America
McFarland to Meet Maloney In 135-Pound Bout
In New York on February 26 Packey McFarland and Tommy Maloney will clash in a ten round boxing match at 6 o clock. Both boxers will weigh in at 135 pounds. Maloney, though less experienced, is expected to press a bold challenge against the Chicago favorite.
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McFarland
Cabinet presses to avert coal strike across industries
London officials work night and day to force a settlement to prevent a coal strike seen as the opening shot of a wider general strike. The government warns every industry faces disruption and urges an early settlement.
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London
England and Scotland Prepare Full Troop Readiness
Today began widest precautions for any emergency as the entire regular troops of England and Scotland are ordered ready for field service at a moment’s notice. Details of English troops have been ordered to be ready to move.
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England
Scotland
Lodge Withholds Support as Roosevelt Seeks Nomination
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, Roosevelt’s trusted friend, says he cannot oppose the colonel yet will take no part in the Republican presidential campaign. He opposes Roosevelt’s proposed constitutional changes from the Columbus speech. Washington responds with mixed feelings as Roosevelt’s candidacy unfolds. Congress and the Senate react with muted debate and curiosity.
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Washington
Seator
Henry Cabot Lodge
Meadore
White House
Congress
Capitol
Senate
Gary Steel Works Runs At Full Capacity
Gary Indiana February 26 with the rail mill starting today the Gary Steel Works are operating at full capacity All rolling mills axle plate billet bar mills and coke ovens are in full operation.
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Gary Steel Works
Gary
Ind
Japan Seizes Third Naval Rank Threatening U S
Washington reports Secretary Mayer testified Japan has overtaken the United States as the third naval power and will need two battleships a year to stay above fourth place. He urged Congress to fund a globe girdling wireless system and a $1 million appropriation for better standby communications among ships and bases. The naval committee plans economy and delays on new battleship funding.
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Washington
Japan
United States
Mayer
House Naval Affairs Committee
Congress
Lawrence Strike Discussed in Congress
Washington feb 26 the Lawrence Mills strike occupied both houses of congress and the president and attorney general. Two resolutions asking a federal probe were introduced but no action taken. Taft asked if local authorities violated federal laws by blocking removal of troops. Wickersham ordered an inquiry through US Attorney French in Boston.
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Washington
Lawrence Mills
Houses of
Congress
Taft
Wickersham
Perger
United States
French
Boston
Logan County Gets Provisional Courthouse On Fire
Governor Glasscock designates a frame building at Stratton and Coal streets in Logan as the official Logan county courthouse pending rebuilding after a recent fire. The move comes as federal sessions consider a eight hour workday for government labor on armament provisions in the army fortifications bill. Campa forces reach the Juarez region near Fort Bliss with a riverbank position and westward extension.
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Charleston
W. Va
Glasscock
Stratton and
Coal Streets
Logan
Logan County
Washington
House
Italians Capture Steamer Rescuer off Trafini
Trafini February 26 Italians seize the steamer Rescuer after a naval pursuit. On board investigators find machine guns field guns Mausers shrapnel and grenades amid signs of military equipment aboard the vessel.
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Trafini
Italy
Riots in Lawrence Over Italian District Shootings
Fierce riots erupted in Lawrence Massachusetts with Carmelo Milaz a striker shot and many injured. Police arrested about fifty men and women amid clashes in the Italian district.
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Lawrence Lawrence
Mass
Carmelo Milaz
Last Lap of Tour Contest Heads to Finish Line
As the tour nears its end with eleven days left, candidates race to win. Balloting starts now with lively campaigning as supporters push hard to secure a top position. The entire section fixes its eyes on the high stakes race.
Big European tour finale opens with strong receipts
The Daily Telegraph prize contest begins a new period with unusually high subscription receipts but a surprisingly low vote total of 46,246. Twenty one candidates vied and the leaders emerged as Chaperon division Mrs. M. R. Water of Bramwell first district Miss Jennie Sadler third district Miss Minnie B. Beckner Welch fourth district Miss Lizzie Johnson Coeburn.
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Daily Telegraph
Chaperon Divison
M. R. Water
Bramwell
Jennie Sadler
Minnie B. Beckner
Welch
Lizzie Johnson
Coeburn
Tickets to The Third Degree at Kilks Opera House This Week
Lades entitled to two tickets each for Friday afternoon and night performances. District delegates named for chaperon duties. Heavy balloting predicted as candidates push to top seats in a five contender field. Subscriptions easier to secure as contest enters final phase with widespread interest and new votes expected. (Continued on Page Six.)
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Kilks' Opera House
M. R. Walker
Bramwell
Jenne Sadler
Bluefield
Clio Taliaferro
Princeton
Grace H. Clarke
Vivian
Evangeline Palmer
Graham
Far West
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Claud Shinnae
Shinnston
Richt
Kanawha Ainer
Board of Engineers
Bill
Wiley-Hughes
Northfork State Bank
Clarke National
Tnto
Railroad Workers IN Fraternal Conference
Senator Lodge
Cunele Sam
Logan Courthouse
Campa
Tex
Fort Bliss
Chaperon Division
Minnie Moore
Opera
Rockies
Rocky Mountain
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