Thaw Trial Nears Verdict as Alienist Testimony Proceeds
New York reports the Thaw case moves toward closure with Dr. Wagner testifying for the defense and Mrs Thaw and Miss Lawrence completing statements. Anthony Comstock and Miss Frances Pierce testified on the will and codicil to Harry Thaw’s wedding papers, while defense seeks jury rulings and awaits rebuttal.
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New York
Charles G. Wagner
Anthony Comstock
The
Society For the Suppression of Vice
William Thaw
Misa Héll. Lawrence
Thaw
Lawrence
Jerome
Stanford White
Comstock
Twenty-second Street
Littleton
Twenty-fourth Street
Paris
Mississippi Ratifies Williams as U.S. Senator
In a joint session Jackson on January 22, the Mississippi legislature ratified the election of John Sharp Williams to succeed H A Money. The senator elect gave a forty minute address covering state and national issues.
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Jackson, Miss
Mississippi
John Sharp Williams
United States
H. A. Money
Blue Ribbon Vanilla promises longer life and perfection flavor
An advertising pitch touts Blue Ribbon Vanilla claiming it lasts twice as long as rival products and delivers an unparalleled flavor. The message emphasizes value and quality as a consumer lure.
How to Cure Chilblains by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve
John Kemp of East Otisfield Maine recommends Bucklen’s Arnica Salve to relieve chilblains. He also reports success treating salt rheum. The salve is guaranteed for fever sores ulcers piles burns wounds frost bites and skin diseases and is sold for 25 cents at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kemp
East Otisfield
Bucklen
Senate Debates Harvester Trust Investigation Resolution
Washington confronts the Harvester trust during a Senate session with Hansbrough leading a push to suspend the investigation into International Harvester. He claims the trust seeks to influence Republican delegates and to defeat him for re election. The measure moves to a committee as the debate continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Hansbrough
North Dakota
Department of Commerce and Labor
International Harvester Company
Harvester Trust
House of Representatives
United States
Ollie James
Kentucky
Fire at Bethany College dormitory alarms 700 students
A fire swept Bethany College in West Virginia, waking 100 to smoke in the main dormitory. A bucket brigade formed to rescue girls and guide them to safety as half the three story building burned. One girl suffered shock. no other injuries reported. The blaze started from furnace ashes in the basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany
W. Va
Bethany College
Bank Run Closes Huntington Area Bank in Beckley
The Citizens' Bank at Beckley near Huntington closed its doors today and is in the hands of Banking Commissioner Samuel V. Matthews. Depositors' panic run caused the suspension. Capital stock is 100000 dollars. John Lilly, former Mercer county schools head, is president and Edgar P. Stroman, former First National Bank bookkeeper, is cashier. Officials say the bank is solvent and will likely reopen after examination.
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Huntington
W. Va
Citizens’ Bank
Beckley
Here
Samuel V. Matthews
John Lilly
Mercer County
Citizens’ Bank of
Heskley
Raleigh County
Edgar P. Stroman
First National Bank
Fleet sails for Punta Arenas from Rio de Janeiro
The fleet departed Rio de Janeiro around 3 PM heading to Punta Arenas in the Strait of Magellan, with the voyage scheduled for the afternoon.
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Rio
Rio Janeiro
Punta Arenas
Straits of Magellan
Daily Telegraph Job Department Receives New Orders
The Daily Telegraph job department announces new orders aimed at expanding recruitment services. Management guarantees satisfaction and stresses prompt processing, with emphasis on accurate placement and timely communication to clients.
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Daily Telegraph
West Virginia Weather Forecast
Fair and colder conditions are expected across West Virginia on Thursday and Friday. Clear to partly cloudy skies will accompany dropping temperatures with a light to moderate wind. Highs in the 40s and overnight lows slipping toward the 20s to near 30.
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West Virginia
Tariff regulations spark Senate debate on executive actions
President Roosevelt sent to Congress copies of tariff regulations with a proposed amendment to put the act in force as law. Senators in executive session criticized his handling of the agreement, arguing it resembled legislation and bypassed House origin. They compared his actions to autocratic conduct and warned of potential injustice under the treaty valuation system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
House
United States
Reichstag
Boards of Trade
Bryan at Nashville Addresses Prosperity Debate
W. J. Bryan closed a busy Nashville day with an address at the Athens? arena tonight. He spoke alongside Hon. Judson Harmon who also offered brief remarks. Bryan asserted that the belief prosperity follows inevitable Republican ascendancy has been firmly disproved.
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Nashville
Tenn van
W. J. Bryan
Vitor Conster Eudenve
Judson Harmon
Bryan
Federal indictments over eight hour labor law at Ohio River locks
A federal grand jury in Parkersburg West Virginia returned indictments against the Clonal Trust Company Bak ey Contract Company and the Sheridan Kirk Contract Company for alleged violations of the eight hour law in employing men to construct locks and dams for the government on the Ohio river.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Federal Grand
Clonal Trust Company
Bakey Contract Company
Sheridan Kirk Contract Company
Ohio River
Dr King’s New Life Pills Endorsed by Rural Family
L A Bartlett of Rural Route 1 Guilford Maine reports the family uses Dr King’s New Life Pills and finds them satisfactory. The pills tone the system and cure biliousness malaria and constipation. Guaranteed at all drug stores 25c.
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L. A Bartlett
Guillford
Dr. King
Convict Gus Ellar Seeks Parole Recommendation
Notice states Gus Ellar currently confined in West Virginia Penitentiary will apply on or after February 1, 1908 to the board of directors for a recommendation to the governor for parole. Warden C F Haddox signs the notice dated January 23, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Ellar
West Virginia
Board of Directors
C. FE. Haddox
Disturbing the Congregation Prompted Honey and Tar Sale
A note directs the person who disturbed the congregation last Sunday by coughing to buy Foley's Honey and Tar, offered for sale by G. H. Wade, a local druggist.
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G. H. Wade
Real estate ads urged over bonds for cautious investors
The article argues that any investment is wiser when placed in real estate rather than government bonds, which while safe offer less profit. It counsels readers with modest cash to consider real estate listings as a prudent option.
School bond plan to fund Bluefield district facilities
The Beaver Pond district proposes a 150000 bond issue to build repair and furnish Bluefield and surrounding country schools. It outlines needs including a new High School building, multiple country schools, heating ventilation and water systems, and essential classroom equipment to prevent students leaving the district for education.
Bluefield School Buildings Lacking Heat Ventilation and Light
The Bluefield district reports four city frame schools and one brick school for white children with 26 rooms and a sixth frame building for colored children. Most facilities are in poor condition with inadequate heating ventilation and lighting.
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Oney Gap Tunnel
City of Bluefield
South Bluefield
Bluefield
Belcher No. 16
Goings Pleads Guilty and Receives Maximum Sentence
In Princeton court, William M. Goings pled guilty to inc est and was sentenced to ten years in prison the maximum for the offense. Cases included Doc Williams getting one year for stabbing Adam Clark and Jim Hardy convicted of shooting Carl Davis. Other minors involved were fined or continued for later action as court heard several dispositions.
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Princeton
William M. Goings
Goings
Palmer
Doc” Williams
Adam Clark
Hunter's
Jim Hardy
Carl Davis
Bramwell
R. C. Mustard
A. V. Dillon
Freak Wilson
Norfolk & Western Railroad Company
Lee Tabor
Officer Hunt
Jim Burns
City Council Adjourns After Introducing Cow Ordinance
An adjourned city council meeting ended with the introduction of another cow ordinance to replace an unconstitutional one. Mayor Carter presided as members present reviewed minutes and bonds for O. W. Heffner and J. W. Hylton. A special committee was appointed to address street grading issues affecting Hawley property and a vacancy by W. T. Gibson was tabled.
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Andyke
Buckhannon
Ferguson
Cubbedge
Booker
Felts
Hawley
Akers
Carter
O. W. Heffner
J. W. Hylton
W. P
A. A. Hawley
Messrs. Rooker
Buckhannon and
W. T. Gibson
Distinguished Man Dead at Washington
A notice from Mrs. J. H. Hoge reports the death of her uncle Col Lewis Harvey Strother in Washington after a week of illness from disease contracted in the Philippines. He died of paralysis and was a retired US Army colonel. he was brother to Col Phil Strother of Pearlsburg and uncle to James A. J. French, D. J. ., and George French Strother of Welch. Funeral services were scheduled for Culpeper today.
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J. H. Hoge
Washington
Lewis Harvey, Strother
United States Army
Philippine
Col
Phil Strother
Pearlsburg
James A. J. French
D. J
George French Strother
Welch
Culpeper
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the Modern Pressing Co
Bland Street
Over
Harry’e Barber Shop
B. Tierney
W. H. Thames
R. E. Bolling
W. B. Hicks
Fiat
Efield
John Sharp Willams
Thos. E. Peery
B. Carter
Pres
D. R. Wood
Union Bank and Trust Company
Wie Mann
W.C. Pollack
L. A. Hooper
First National Bank of
Bent
Salisbury
N. C
United States District
Saunders
Virginia
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Companies
Kimball
Bank of Beckley
Houses of
Congress
Germany
Board of Education and Chamber of Commerce
Beaver Pond
Childre
Alift
Board of Education
Col. Strother
Windsor Hotel
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