Be Admiralg Members Dismissed In 1881 Hold Reunion
West Virginia officers and graduates recall the 1881 dismissal from the Naval Academy and a reunion in Washington and Annapolis. Representative Weeks of Massachusetts, once denied admiralty, now sits in the same body that cut him from the navy. Ebene L. Duty named postmaster at Deep Valley and Alpheus Starkey at Rinehart. Senator Watson, Senator Chilton, and Bob Taylor to address Philippi celebration. Murray undecided on White Sulphur Springs bankers meeting speaker. Post office lease approved for Pennsboro quarters expansion.
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Washington
West Virginia
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Henry W. Bruns
John H. Magruder, Jr
Atlantic
Pacific
Navy
J. 8. Hill
City National Bank
Charleston
West Virginia Bankers’ Association
Lawrence O. Murray
White Sulphur Springs
Hill
Murray
Senator Watson
Watson
Chilton
White House
George K. Gambrill
Parkersburg
Post Office Department
Gambrill
Philippi
Senator Baley
Eben L. Duty
Deep Valley
Tyler County
N. R. Strickling
Alpheus Starkey
Rinehart
Harrison County
Martin
Claude D. Moore
Proctor
Clark C. Parsons
Harry Phares
Randolph County
Ts.tedates Naval Academy
Ray Ash
West Union
Doddidge County
United States Military Academy
West Point
James F. Thompson
Congressman Brown
First National Bank of
Pennsboro
Brief Charleston Delegation Returns Home Quietly
Five years from the first of next November. Some members of the leg home from Charleston, but spent last night here on their way home form Charleston, with no new proceedings to report beyond what has already been published.
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Charleston
Senator Lorimer Faces Another Investigation
Washington June 1 Senator Lorimer faces another investigation by a eight member sub committee from the privileges and elections committee. The panel includes four Republicans and four Democrats with four voting for conviction and four for acquittal at the last session. The method chosen mirrors a jury trial and was adopted by a 48 to 20 vote after seven hours of debate.
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Washington
Lorimer
Committee On Privileges and Elections
la Follette
Democrats Endorse Underwood Wool Tariff Bill
The Democratic caucus unanimously approved the Underwood bill revising the wool tariff at midnight after rapid maneuvering by House leaders. The plan preserved party flexibility on free wool advocacy while uniting members behind the revenue measure. a few names were excused from the pledge.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Rucker
Colorado
Ashbrook
Francis
Sharp
Ohio
Gray
Indiana
Dr Augustus J Lyon Dies After Short Illness
Dr Augustus J Lyon longtime superintendent of the second hospital for the insane in West Virginia died of quinsy after a brief illness. He was thirty nine and survived by a wife and three children. Burial will be in Parkersburg after services in Ravenswood where he attended a national guard school. Governor Glasscock expressed shock at the death.
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Charleston
W. Va
Augustus J. Lyon
West Virginia
Ravenswood
National Guard
Lyons
White
Dawson
Glasscock
Coolville
Ohio
Parkersburg
Dr. Lyons
Democratic Banquet Honors Northwest Victory in St Paul
About eight hundred Democrats gathered at the St. Paul auditorium for a banquet celebrating Democratic victories nationwide. Toastmaster W. J. Wade read a telegram from Judge Anton B. Parker, and speakers included Governor Burke Senator Bryan Joseph Folk and Congressman W. S. Hammond of Minnesota.
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St. Paul, Minn
Northwest
St. Paul
W. J. Wade
Anton B. Parker
Burke
W. J. Bryan
Joseph W. Folk
W. 8. Hammond
Minnesota
Rebels seize Hodeida and capture Turkish garrison
Arab rebels in Assyria report capturing Abha, the capital, and taking 3,000 Turkish troops as prisoners. Three battles won, with many artillery batteries and large guns seized by the rebels.
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Hodeida
Arabia
Assyria
Abha
Georgian Bar Association Holds Twenty Seventh Meeting
Nearly 1,000 delegates and visitors including many lawyers and jurors attend the twenty seventh annual meeting of the Georgian Bar Association in Brunswick Georgia at St Simon's Island for a two day session.
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Brunswick
Georgian Bar Association
St. Simon's Island
Delaware to Represent U S at King George Coronation
The Brooklyn navy yard launched the Delaware, the largest battleship of its kind, destined to represent the United States at King George's coronation ceremonies in English waters.
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New York
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Delaware
George
United States
Roanoke Mayor Guilty of Malfeasance in Office
After a sixteen day trial in Roanoke mayor Joel H Cutchins was found guilty on all four charges of malfeasance and misfeasance in office. The court suspended removal for eighty five days if the supreme court does not review. S P Seifert, president of the board of aldermen, to act as mayor between removal and election.
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Roanoke
Joel H. Cutehin
Cutchins
McCormick
Supreme Court
Smith
Mullen
S. P. Seifert
Board of Aldermen
Madero Honored At Magnificent Ball In Juarez
Juarez Mexico June 1 Francisco I Madero Jr attends a formal ball in the customs house ballroom on the eve of his departure for Mexico City to assume leadership of the revolution The event mirrors Diaz era splendor with a grand march led by Madero amid flags bunting and a crowd including many Americans He plans to depart at 1130 am tomorrow by Spofford Junction to Eagle Pass and a special southwest train toward Torreon Zecatacas and Agua Calientes reaching Mexico City by Wednesday morning.
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Juarez
Mex
Mexico City
Francisco J. Madero, Jr
Customs House
Diaz
Tari
Madero
Mexico
Spofford Junction
Eagle Pass
Tex
Torreon Zecatacas
Agua Calientes
West Virginia and Virginia Weather Forecast Update
West Virginia expected fair and warmer on Friday with showers possible Saturday. Virginia forecasts fair weather Friday with unsettled conditions Saturday and light to moderate variable winds turning southeast.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Increased Reward For Recovery Of Karl Simpson’s Body
The reward for recovering Karl Simpson’s body has grown to 500 dollars with a new 25 dollar addition from T L Felts plus a growing subscription. Sheriff Ellison and deputies pressed a search party into east end cellars but found no remains. Suspects Peery Foster and Harvey confess to an assault but differ on the killing, with stories about disposing of the body and a dump in the east end stirring rumor.
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Karl Simpson
T. L. Felts
Bo” Foster
Peery
Harvey
Ellison
Mr. Felts
Foster
Simpson
East End
Giant New Ocean Liner Olympic Cleared for Service
Belfast June 1 large crowds cheer as the White Star liner Olympic sailed for Liverpool in the first trial. She will stay a day for public viewing before Plymouth and Southampton then set maiden voyage to New York on July 14. The ship boasts luxury fixtures plus squash courts gym swimming tank and Turkish bath with capacity for 600 first 500 second and 1200 steerage passengers.
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Belfast
Olympic
Smith
Liverpool
Wll
Plymouth
Southampton
New York
Justice Harlan Turns 78 as Record Looms
Washington reports Justice Harlan marks his seventy eighth birthday. In office since 1877, another year would make him the longest serving Supreme Court justice. He completes this year’s work soon and plans a summer at Murray Bay.
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Washington, D. C
Harlan
Supreme Court of the United States
Murray Bay
Double wedding seals careers of four Boston siblings
Two brothers Ezra and Malcolm Halon wed side by side with sisters Annie and Mabel Yose as brides at Second Church in Boston. The four well known local youths participated in a single ceremony marking a notable family event in the city.
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Boston
Mass
Annie
Mabel Yose
Ezra
Malcolm Halon
Taft Eyes Unity as Reciprocity Bill Moves Forward
Washington reports a pivotal senate moment as the Democratic farmers free list would be offered as an amendment to the reciprocity bill. President Taft works with White House talks to keep both parties aligned, hoping the measure passes the senate by a comfortable majority without floor amendments. He seeks assurances the finance committee will report the bill without changes or recommendation.
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Washington
Senate
Taft
White House
Friends of
Finance Committee
All to Garrison Killed In Fortress Explosion
Washington June 1 Minister Northcott of Managua cables the state department that every person in the garrison was killed. Officials await details on the cause while administration circles lean to careless handling of explosives as the likely reason.
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San Juan de Sur
Nicaranga
Tiscapa Hill
Washington
Northcott
Managua
State Department
Attorney Richard F MeIlwaine Falls to Death in Sleep Walk
Pittsburg June 1 Richard F McIlwaine twenty seven year old attorney and Princeton graduate son of Rev Dr J H MeIlwaine rector of the Cavalry Episcopal church walked from a third story window at his father's home and was killed today. He suffered from somnambulism and died in the fall.
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Pittsburg
Richard F. McIlwaine
Princeton
J. H. MeIlwaine
Cavalry Episcopal Church
Charleston Carpenters Strike Over Wage Increase
Several hundred carpenters walked out in Charleston West Virginia as contractors refused a wage hike from three to three dollars fifty per day. Work was widely suspended.
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Charleston Carpenters
Charleston
W. Va
Twenty Five Millions For New Depot In Chicago
The Chicago and Northwestern Railway opened a new Chicago station on West Madison Street costing nearly 25 million dollars. The four story structure, in early Renaissance style, covers 69 700 square feet and can handle over 250 000 passengers daily with marble floors and a long train shed.
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Chicago, DL
Chicago
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Madison Street
Vury Superior
Prosecution Aims at Standard Oil Officers in Washington
Washington June 1 reports plans to prosecute officers of the Standard Oil Company and the American Tobacco Company in a high profile legal action. Officials indicate charges involve alleged trust violations and anti competitive practices. The move signals a sweeping assault on major monopolies with potential courtroom battles ahead.
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Washington
Standard Oil Company
Senator Pomerene Proposes Resolution On Tobacco Firms
A concurrent resolution by Senator Pomerene of Ohio urges the attorney general to take action against officials tied to tobacco firms following recent Supreme Court decisions.
Senate committee backs Root bill to elect senators
Washington June 1 the senate committee on privileges and elections favors the Root bill for electing senators by plurality of the legislature with an amendment requiring that candidates win by at least one third of both chambers. The aim is to abolish senatorial deadlocks.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Gary says Steel Trust facts to be laid bare before committee
Washington June 1 Elbert H Gary testifies as the second witness before the steel trust investigating committee and vows to stand on the record. He admits the United Steel Corporation dominates its subsidiaries and that Tennessee Coal and Iron was dependent for livelihood before absorption, a remark he seeks to expunge. The testimony foreshadows possible clashes with John W Gates’s prior statements.
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Washington
United Steel Corporation
Steel Corporation
Elbert H. Gary
Steel Trust
House
Gary
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
John W. Gates
Aviators Beaumont and Garros Compete in Rome to Turin Leg
Rome June 1 Andre Beaumont and Roland Garros, rivals in the Paris Rome Turin race, rest in Rome after the second stage. Beaumont arrived yesterday to prepare for the final 891 mile Rome to Turin leg. Garros is in poor health but remains in the Italian capital as others drop out or injure.
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Rome
Turin
Andre Beaumont
Roland Garos
France
Deaumont
Garros
Roanoke Tigers Beat Petersburg Hustlers 6 to 1 in Nine Straight Win
Roanoke wins its ninth straight game as pitcher Jap Efird shuts down Petersburg Hustlers and Roanoke hitters drive in runs. Hamilton starts for Petersburg but is knocked out after being hit in the head. Bruck Miller and Mac handle fielding duties for Petersburg. Score by innings shows Roanoke tallies in multiple frames while Petersburg fails to plate more than a single run.
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Roanoke
Tigers
Petersburg Hustlers
Jap” Efird
Petersburg Hamilton
Thruckmiller
Holland
Roanokes
Kelisorar
Petersburg
RHEE
Find and Cooper
Hamilton
Bruck Miller and
Mac
Commercial Men to Unite National Trade Body Meet in KC
Kansas City June 1 representatives of commercial bodies from across the United States met to complete a national organization. The goal is united action on proposed legislation and cooperation to boost foreign and domestic trade. A central bureau in Washington may be established to handle legislative matters.
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Kansas City
National Board of Trade
United States
Wash Neton
Fewer Hours and Higher Pay At Western Union Telegraph
Western Union Telegraph Company enacts wage increases and an eight hour day for its telegraphers nationwide after years of negotiations. A threatened general strike previously loomed during talks with the workers.
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Western Union
New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
Two Short Flights Made Yesterday Promoter Loreen Reports
Promoter Loreen announces two short flights yesterday and promises flights every day this week. The longest flight covered three hundred feet, highlighting ongoing aerial demonstrations by Newspapers and Kicks on Their Write-Ups.
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Loreen
A Bristol air show ends with short flights and doubts
The Rex Smith machine gave brief flights at Bluefield grounds with a crowd expected to return. Promoter Mr Berger defended press coverage while locals, including Miss Margaret Jackson, rode in the airship and several spectators praised the rides amid hopes for better flights today and tomorrow.
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Rex- Smith
Bristol
Berger
Bluefield
Korger
Atlantic
Fred Fox
Mr. Berger
Mr. Fox
J. T. Thornton
Ainerd and
Linton
Maury Barrett
J. G. Kelley
Kelley
Barret
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Representative Weeks
Massachusetts
Bob Taylor
Senator Lorimer
Underwood Bill
Second Hospital For
Democrate
J. M. Smith
Magnificent Ball
Justice Harlan
Interests Society of Boston
Ebert H. Gary
Board of Trade Movement
Great National Organization
Chamber of Commerce
Business Men's Committee
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