Minister Workman Sentenced for Bigamy in Cabell County
Huntington report cites Rev M Workman a prominent state Kentucky minister who pleaded guilty to bigamy. He was sentenced to one year in the state penitentiary at Moundsville after admitting a marriage to a Lexington daughter occurred over a decade ago. The judge gave the minimum permissible penalty amid emotional courtroom scenes.
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Huntington
Rev. M. Workman
Kentucky
Moundsville
Works
Kentuck
Lexington
Workman
West Virginia
Central
Weat
Virginia
Attor
Uison
New Deal in Federal Patronage Sought by Virginia Republicans
Col Browning leads a movement to displace Virginia Republicans and form a vigorous party in the Southwest. He aims to oust two U S marshals as terms end and met with President Roosevelt at the White House bearing rare histories. Judge Waddill’s position and W A Vaney’s case hint at Southern Republican tensions amid White House scrutiny.
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Col. Browning
Virginia Republicars
Washington
The
Post
Col. J. Browning
Southwest
United States
Old Common
Cole Browning
White House
Virginia
Roosevelt
Beckley
Tazewell
Wilbura Walters
CB Coale
Waddill
Ace W. A. Yaney
Paducah
Kivcey
Bowie
Gs A. Wade
Cutting Down Stock Offers 900 Percent Stove Reductions
Insecure wiring prompts store to reduce stock of stoves by drastic margins. Store owner L Lave and partner H F announce deep cuts to clear inventory amid safety concerns. Customer call numbers provided for sales. Whiskey for family use advertised at the River Front.
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WarrLow
Rivel
Scott's Praise Fails to Win Canal Route Visit
Washington January 18. Senator Nathan B. Scott of West Virginia proposes that Senate and House committees visit the Isthmus to inspect canal routes in person. Opponents call it a costly junket. canal commissions already hold practical knowledge through surveyors. The move likely to fail as the canal bill awaits Senate action, while the Philippine tariff bill advances from the House.
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Washington, D. C
Nathan B. Scott
West Virginia
Senate
House
Scott
Canal Commissions
Congress
Tech
Nyes
Philippines
Periodical Locusts Arrive In May Across Key Counties
The 1902 periodic cicada brood is expected to emerge in late May and June over much of Jefferson, Morgan, Harmoshire, Hardy, and northern Grant counties, with possible appearances in Preston, Pendleton, Pocahontas, Greenbrier, Monroe, and Mercer. This brood threatens fruit regions as its dense swarms could damage trees planted since 1900 to 1902, especially in forested or historic orchard lands. extensive planting is advised in fall 1908 and spring 1908 within affected areas.
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Jeffersley
Morgan
Harmoahire
Hardy
Grant
Preston
Pendleton
Pocahontas
Greenbrie
Monroe
Mercer
Anc
Putman
Mayo
Cambell
Wayne
Logan
Nis
War Ends Near as King Edward Forecasts Peace in South Africa
London January 15 King Edward VII signaled official endorsement of peace in South Africa. Public belief centers on an imminent end to the war as officers of the Coldstream Guards depart for Africa tomorrow. The monarch’s remarks suggest a conclusion is near, described in his address as a straightforward path to settlement.
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London
Edward VII
South Africa
Coldstream Scott Guards
Notice of Executor and Payment Demands
The undersigned, acting as administrator, seeks payment and settlement of the will. Persons owing the estate should remit the amount to the executor. Details are limited due to damaged text but indicate standard probate collection actions.
Postmaster Appointments in West Virginia Reported
West Virginia post office appointments near due dates are announced by Senator Dayton. Harper's Ferry to Morgantown receive nominees including William L. Erwin and James F. Hartison. Judge J. Keller plans Charleston residency to house the U S district court, with transfer logistics discussed in Washington and by Representative Hughes.
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Washington
Artinavarg
Alex
Oleh Pledman
James F. Hartison
Fairmont
A. Howard Flemog
Morgantown
J. K. Fitch
Davie
Tucker County
Summers
James
Perton
Senate
Elkios
Jorge B. F. Keller
United States District Court
EM. Keatley
United States Ptr
West Virgin
Jodo Keller
Charleston
Representative Hughes
Treasury Department
United States
Hughes
Tee
Hugues
House Committee On Public Buildings
Norfolk & Western Buys Pocahontas Coal Company
The Pocahontas Coal Company has been purchased by the Norfolk & Western Railway Company for 20 million dollars in 6 percent bonds. The deal gives N and W control of Pocahontas coal and coke tonnage, with 890000 acres of land and leases to produce large outputs for locomotives and steel plants, boosting yearly coke ovens and tonnage dramatically.
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Boude
Norefolk & Western Neonex
Locahontes
United Sates
Pocahontas Coal Company
United States Steel Corporation
Norfolk & Western
The
Steel Corporation
Pocahontas
Connellaville
Norfolk & Wester
Hotel construction bids sought on Princecon Avenue
Payne Xworn in Washington and others call for bids to construct an eight story hotel on Princecon Avenue in Beaty of Blasteid West Va. Officials Stevenson and Hewrrr outline bidding process and deadlines for the next ten days.
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Stevenson
J ‘Joux D
Princecon Avenue
Beaty of Blasteid
West Va
Ex Havor's Body Found in River Near Roanoke
The coroner's jury returns a verdict of accidental drowning for the Roanoke lawyer Jones found in the Obie river near the city wharf around 8 AM. He had been seeking a letter from his wife and had recent ties to New York, with murder theories proposed but no evidence of foul play. Remembrance notes mention his mayoral term and a Liberty Hall visit. A stray advertisement for storage space follows.
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Vaylan
Sturgens B Jones
Roanoke
Evigores
Jones
Adelphi
Alo O'Elvek
Bion
Fy Jones
Son
HS Trout
Dod
New York
C. St. Vines
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Swan Lake Oil Company
Richlands
Knox County
W. S. Foutz
W. VA
Barbour
Sville, KY
Barvoarsville
Richlards Creek
Goibe
Omer
Youre
WM. Hicks, Tress
Soo
Rev .N. Workman
Cabell Criminal Court
Scotts
Congressional Committee
Idea
J.-M” Engatn Tue Vest
King Edward
Iatratore
Judge Keller
Carian
Mel Jug Willey
Hinton
Egainer
B. R. Biss
Williamson
Orth
Backlin
Sky
Faroe
Norfolk and Weatern
Sue Camarom
T ‘Company
Pope
Payne
Daily Telegraph
Qallat
Story
Obo Harper
Anmual
E. Jones
Consul Miller
New Chwang
Offcera
Teailors Witout
Conner
G.I. Wade
Bla Street
Geo. & Birader
J. Baker
Mueteld Ave
Pat Neia
Bours
Torsado
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