Jonah Witness Sentenced to Three Years in Penitentiary
In a busy federal court day, Jonah Davis, named as a Jonah witness, testified in a case on Tuesday and was later indicted for perjury. He was found guilty and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary at hard labor and fined $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lankton
Paris Foley
Nollces
James Champ
George Champ
Chas. Champ
Arch Lawson
Jake Davis
Jonah
Batavia Lawlett
Salvator Arcuri
Sunny
Italy
Wyoming county calls for Caldwell in Sixth district race
The Charleston Mail reports Wyoming county Republicans selected senatorial and congressional delegates. Delegates were instructed to back Caldwell for the state senate and H M Cline was chosen for the senate. James A Hughes endorsed for re nomination to Congress as Welch hosts next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston Mail
Scott
Wyoming County
Caldwell
Senate
H. M. Cline
State
James A. Hlughes
Congress
Wyoming
Welch
Mingo
Wayne
Cabell Statesisan
McDowell County
Sifth
Ton
J. L. Caldwell
New City Daddies I protest crowds blocking sidewalks
A reader complains that under the new administration pedestrians cannot pass on the sidewalk near the Patton House and Stuart Street as crowds gather to discuss politics. The writer urges the city to keep streets clear so women can pass safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patton House
Stuart Street
Morgan vows to stay neutral in coal strike clash
New York reports J Pierpont Morgan will keep his hands off in the current dispute between coal mine owners and operators amid debates over crushing the union. The stance is described as decisive for the owners and employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
J. Pierpont Morgan
J. M. Cigar Praised by Smokers Across Halls
The J. M. Cigar is hailed as a favorite among cigar smokers. Advertisers claim it satisfies all palates and remains a trusted choice for discerning enthusiasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M
Pretty Church Wedding At Bland Street Church
Miss Lula May Smith became the bride of William Frazier Bane at Bland Street Church yesterday afternoon. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn’s wedding march and a large crowd, with Rev. J. Tyler Frazier officiating and maid of honor Miss Hattie Wade. The couple left for an extended tour aboard the eastbound train amid rice showers and well wishes. Bane works as head bookkeeper at the First National Bank. the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bland Street Church
Lula May Smith
William Frazier Bane
Mendelssohn
J. W. Shirey
H.R. Dodd
Will Cure Consumption Says Ark Man
A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas declares Foley's Honey and Tar the best remedy for coughs colds and lung trouble and asserts it has cured consumption in early stages. He adds that no one who uses Foley's Honey and Tar goes unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Herren
Finch, Ark
Foley
Digestive Aid Claims From Dr. King's New Life Pills
Advertisement asserts thin people gain digestion aid from Dr. King's New Life pills. Pills supposedly tone digestive organs, expel poisons, enrich blood, improve appetite, and create healthy flesh. Available for 25 cents at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Electric Bitters credited by Champ Clark in campaign note
Champ Clark claims overwork caused his collapse and nervous strain while in office. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health after three bottles, endorsing the medicine as the best all round remedy sold by druggists at 50 cents, with J. M. cigar also guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champ Clark
Missouri
Drowning Man Finds Relief With Kodol Digestive Aid
George M Marsh of Nocona Texas tells how years of dyspepsia led him to try Kodol. He says quick improvement followed by several bottles and credits Kodol with fully restoring his health. Sold by J L Crockett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Marsh
Nocona
Texas
J. L. Crockett
J. M. Cigar Proves Good in Winter and Summer
The J. M. Cigar is praised as a reliable smoke in all seasons, with readers urged to try one and enjoy its steady quality year round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M
Endorsement for DeWitt's Little Early Risers
Alfred Heinze of Quincy Illinois praises DeWitt's Little Early Risers for constipation and torpid liver. He states they never gripe or distress and recommends the safe pills for others to know about the good product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Alfred Heinze
Quincy
Third Party Emerges in Mercer County Politics
In Mercer County a new third party forms with plans to field a county ticket and seek influence in local races. Originating among the United Mine Workers, the movement gains labor party adherents in the city as organizers hold a meeting and set steps to recruit younger supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers
Labor Party
Runaway Wife Returned After Global Pursuit
In Parkersburg the man from Manila pursued his wife who eloped with Henry Busch of this city. Both Busch and the wife were arrested for unlawful cohabitation, pled guilty, and were fined. Ebenberg agreed to pay $100 monthly for his wife as they return home with the seven year-old boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
M. Ebenberg
Manila
Philippine Islands
Henry Busch
Philippines
China
Ebenberg
Busch
Six Injured in Clash at Stock Yards Substitutes Riot
A fight erupted in Chicago at Forty eighth street and Center avenue as a crowd of Black workers from St. Louis confronted striking stock yards teamsters and their supporters. Six negroes were badly injured and two possibly mortally. Substitutes driving wagons were attacked by armed assailants with ice picks.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Eighth Street
Center Avenue
Baseball scores from Boston New York Brooklyn Philadelphia
On the ball field at Boston Boston 7 runs 10 hits 2 errors St Louis 3 runs 7 hits 7 errors. Batteries Willis Kittr idge Dunham ONeill Umpire ODay. At New York New York 4 runs 9 hits 3 errors Chicago 8 runs 8 hits 2 errors. Batteries Evands Yeager Williams Kling Umpire Cantillon. At Brooklyn Brooklyn 5 runs 12 hits no errors Cincinnati 2 runs 8 hits 7 errors. Batteries Kitson Farrell Ewing Bergen Umpire Emslie. At Philadelphia Philadelphia 4 runs 8 hits 2 errors Pittsburg 7 runs 16 hits 8 errors. Batteries McGee Dugglesby Jacklitsch Tannehill Smith Umpires Powers Brown.
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Boston
St. Louis
Willis
Kittridge
Dunham
O'Neill
O'Day
New York
Chicago
Evands
Yeager
Williams
Kling
Cantillon
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Kitson
Farrell
Ewing
Bergen
Emslie
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
McGee
Dugglesby
Jacklitsch
Tannehill
Smith
Powers
Brown
Morgan Sought Cunard Fleet Sale Valued at 55 Million
London report says admiralty officials met Cunard and other ship owners in Liverpool to discuss a potential sale. The Morgan syndicate reportedly offered 55 million pounds for Cunard’s fleet including two newly ordered steamships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Admiralty
Liverpool
Cunard Steamship Company
Morgan Syndicate
Cunard Company
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Skin Healing
A vintage advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as preventing and curing burns cuts and long standing sores even after delay. It cites a testimonial from H. Hardy of Yankee Town Indiana claiming a thirty year leg sore healed after using the product and warns to beware of counterfeits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
H. ©. Hardy
Yankeetown
Ind
Indictments for Bribing Witnesses in Buchanan County Case
The Buchanan County grand jury indicted H. King W. A. Wilder L. Dixon and Watkins Blankenship for bribery of witnesses connected to a disputed Morris survey corner on Knox Creek right fork. Witnesses reported bribes of 500 dollars and a home for affidavits to discredit the corner. Sheriff has Blankenship in custody. capiases issued for Wilder and Dixon who left the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan County
Virginia
H. ©. King
W. A. Wilder
L. Dixon
Watkins Blankenship
Race Fork
Knox Creek
King
Wilder
Dixon
Blankenship
Capias
Brazie murder trial to be moved to Kanawha Circuit Court
Charleston West Virginia June 4 during the hearing of the Brazie murder case from Fayette county in the Kanawha circuit court it was found the Kanawha criminal court has no authority to try cases from other counties Hall Ross from Cabell county was tried twice and acquitted both trials held in Kanawha criminal court were ruled illegal Brazie a son of the late Judge Brazie Fayette county will be tried June 24 in the circuit court for the murder of J B Coleman he was released on a bond of 15000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Brazie
Fayette County
Kanawha
Kanawha Criminal Court
Hall Ross
Cabell County
Selden Sharitz
Huntington
Ross
J. B. Coleman
Senate Passes Philippine Bill with 48 to 30 Vote
Washington reports the Philippine bill passed the Senate by 48 to 30 yesterday. The House will report back with amendments substituting the House version. A key change would set a gold standard for the Philippines rather than minting silver dollars for free use there.
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Washington
Senate
House
Committee On Insular Affairs
Philippines
A Revelation on Kidney and Bladder Ailments
The passage urges inquiry into bladder and kidney troubles and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as curative when medical aid remains possible. It also touts Foley's Honey and Tar as safe for children, without opiates, and claims it helps asthma bronchitis and hoarseness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Foley's Kidney Cure Claim Highlights Expert Prescription
The remedy is advertised as derived from a leading Chicago physician's prescription. It claims to use the purest ingredients, scientifically combined for maximum value, and touted as one of the country's most eminent treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Peace vote in Vereeniging yields clear surrender
Burgher delegates at Vereeniging vote 54 to 6 in favor of surrendering the peace question. Reports from various capitals note diplomatic appointments and military leadership changes as the war effort continues. Lord Kitchener heads home to England with General Lyttleton acting commander in South Africa.
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Pretoria
Vereening
Washington
Martin
General Maury
Michael Herbert
Lord Pauncefote
Senor Deojeda
Duke DeArces
Durban
Natal
The
Times of Natal
Lord Kitchener
England
General Lyttleton
South Africa
Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Ad
The ad claims Dr Kings New Discovery cures consumption by cutting phlegm and germ infected mucus, healing inflamed throats and lungs. It promises to enrich blood with oxygen and treats hard colds and stubborn coughs, offering guaranteed bottles and free trials at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
King
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Skin Relief
Promote Bucklen's Arnica Salve as earth's greatest healer for eczema scald head and skin diseases. Claims rapid cure for ulcers fever sores salt rheum cuts and burns and piles with a price of 5 cents at drug stores.
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Bucklen
Earth
General Wood Sees Stable Cuban Future After Intervention
Washington June 4 Brigadier General Wood and staff close affairs of U S government intervention in Cuba. He believes the Cuban republic will have a long life of prosperity and that there will be debates in Congress over the patriot army payment. Wood welcomes inquiry into his military administration.
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Washington
Wood
Cuba
United States
New Republic
Cuban Republic
Congress
West Virginia Education Census Yields County Totals
The educational department reports preliminary scholastic census figures for West Virginia counties with Fayette at 11 220 and Kanawha at 16 448, noting some values may be erroneous and awaiting final verification before school fund apportionment.
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Educational Department
West Virginia
Fayette County
Kanawha County
Barbour
Berkeley
Boone
Braxton
Brooke
Cabell
Calhoun
Clay
Doddridge
Fayette
Gilmer
Grant
Greenbrier
Hampshire
Hancock
Hardy
Harrison
Jackson
Jefferson
Kanawha
Lewis
Lincoln
Logan
Marion
Marshall
Mason
Mercer
Minéral
Mingo
Monongalia
Monroe
Morgan
McDowell
Nicholas
Ohio
Pendleton
Pleasants
Pocahontas
Preston
Putnam
Raleigh
Randolph
Richie
Roane
Summers
Taylor
Tucker
Tyler
Upshur
Wayne
Webster
Wetzel
Wirt
Wood
Wyoming
Real Estate Transfers Reported in Local Listings
The T. A. Campbell property on second avenue sold to H. L. Laughter. R. H. Palmer buys three vacant lots at the corner of Railroad Avenue and Peck Street. 5. 8. Walton purchases a residence between Peck and Mercer streets. Mrs. Sarah Tritt buys a home on South Bland Street.
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T. A. Campbell
Second Avenue
H. L. Laughter
R. H. Palmer
Railroad Avenue
Peck Street
Walton
Mercer Street
Sarah Tritt
South Bland Street
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Federal Court
Jonah Witness
Harvey Cline
Choige
Will
W. F. Bane
J. M.’’ Cigars
Labor Organization Movement
Fool
King ET All
Crystal Bottling Co
Graham, VA
Mitchell Transparent Ice Co
House of Commons
Kitchener
Cronje
Roberts
Albany
Chester
Supreme Court
West
Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
Moore
Bluefield
Barney M. Cohen
Liquor Pealer
J. Baker’s Saloon
Buefield.Ave
General Wood
Ceredo
Grafton
Martinsburg
Moundaville
Wheeling
R. E. Shirey & CO
Graham, Virginia
White
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