Judge Sanders Silent On Resignation Rumor
In Wheeling on June 8 Judge Joseph M. Sanders president of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals refused to confirm reports he will resign to practice law in Bluefield. He said no public statement would be made yet and that he has already decided but will not reveal his intention for some time. He had a prior visit with Governor Dawson, fueling speculation.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Joseph M. Sanders
Supreme Court of Appeals
Bluefield
Dawson
Judge Sanders Considers Governor Run After Retirement
Reports say Judge Sanders may resign to seek the governorship, a move he coyly dodges with a smile. He would be the second judge to leave the court recently, following Judge Frank Cox who returned to private practice in Morgantown.
Sherman Says Roosevelt Will be Re elected
Representative Sherman of New York, head of the Republican congressional committee, said in Washington that New York supports Roosevelt and the country backs him. He predicted Roosevelt would be nominated and re elected, though the president would not commit the New York delegation to his name at the convention.
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Washington
New York
Roosevelt
Sherman
Republican Congressional Committee
White House
Resume Investigation of Shipp Contempt Case
Washington June 8 Commissioner James D Maper of the supreme court left Washington for Chattanooga Tenn where on Monday next he will resume his investigation into the contempt case of the supreme court against Sheriff Shipp and others charged with complicity in the lynching of the negro Ed Johnson after the court had taken cognizance of the case.
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Washington
James D. Maper
Supreme Court of the United States
Chattanooga
Tenn
Supreme Court
Sheriff Shipp
Ed Johnson
Tornado Kills Three in York Illinois and Harms Area
A York Illinois tornado last night caused three deaths and eight critical injuries as the storm demolished homes and crops. The disaster halted all communications, with Grayville Indiana also reporting heavy damage and property losses topping $100,000 in timber fruit and crops.
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York
Henry Hook
Terra Haute
Ind
Lucinda Pinkerton
John Bostick
Clyde Scott
B. F. Miller
B. R Miller
S. F. Freeman
Annabel Nerman
James Layton
Grayville
Lydia Foster
Here
Gradyville Toll From Cloudburst Stuns Kentucky Town
Twenty one residents of Gradyville, Kentucky are dead after a cloudburst devastated the village. several thousand acres of crops ruined and communications crippled as rescue work continues with uncertain reports from the remote area.
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Louisville
Gradyville
A Safe Local Real Estate Pitch in Bluefield
A. S. Booker Co. urges investing in Fairview Addition lots citing local knowledge and low risk. Warns against out of town schemes and slick operators while promising a safe, sure return on Bluefield real estate.
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Fairview
Bluefield
A. S. Booker * Co
Kodol Health Claim Ad Cites Stomach Juices
An advertisement asserts Kodol relieves indigestion quickly by providing the same juices as a healthy stomach and declares conformity to the Pure Food and Drugs Law, noting it is sold by all druggists.
England's Noisy Welcome to Danish Royal Couple
King Frederick and his consort arrived in England on a royal yacht from Flushing and were greeted by a cannon salute at Sheerness. They boarded a train to Windsor where they met King Edward and Queen Alexandra. The Danish rulers begin a royal visit marking their first since Frederick's accession with plans for entertainment, including a forthcoming trip to the Olympia horse show.
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London
Sheerness
Frederick
Denmark
Ois
England
Flushing
Victoria and Albert
Windsor
Edward
Alexandra
Olympia
Cornerstone Laying for New DC Masonic Temple
Washington June 8 Grand Master F J Woodman used Washingtons trowel and gavel to lay the cornerstone of a new half million dollar Masonic temple. Historic implements loaned by Washington lodge Alexandria Va and Potomac lodge. President Roosevelt attended as guest of honor and spoke. Many government officials were present.
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Washington
George Washington
Capitol Building
F. J. Woodman
Grand Lodge
District of Columbia
Masonic Temple
Washington Lodge
Alexandria Va
Potomac Lodge
United States
Virginia
Roosevelt
Tragic Wabash Collision Kills Two at Open Switch
Traveling at high speed the St Louis express on the Wabash railroad hit an open switch near tcheron and crashed into a siding freight train. Engines demolished and cars telescoped. Two men killed instantly. One died later and several injured.
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Pittsburg
St. Louis Express
Mark Twain to Receive Oxford Honor on June 26
Samuel L. Clemens known as Mark Twain sails from New York on the steamer Minneapolis to England to receive the degree of bachelor of letters from Oxford University on June 26. He aims to show British students a real American college boy before his departure.
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New York
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
Minneapolis
England
Oxford University
Clemens
Oxford
West Virginia Forecast Fair and Warmer
The West Virginia forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions on Sunday. Monday will be partly cloudy with variable winds mainly from the northeast.
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West Virginia
New Train Schedules Slower West of Chicago Adopted
Chicago railroads announce a joint schedule change delaying trains west of Chicago. Fastest runs to Omaha gain two hours, to Kansas City one hour, and the San Francisco run adds about four hours. Officials deny retaliation and say longer times ensure reliable service amid weather and delays.
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Chicago
Western Points
Omaha
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Railreei
German law professor tied to murder case in Karlsruhe
Professor Carl Hall of George Washington University is jailed in Karlsruhe accused of killing his mother in law Irau Moliter. Reports say his wife, Mrs Hall, killed herself by drowning in a Swiss lake after a farewell letter cited unbearable strain from the charges. Authorities deny a confession by Hall.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Karlsruhe
Germany
Carl Hall
George Washington University
Washington, D. C
Irau Moliter
Switzerland
Delegates Arrive for Hague Peace Conference Opening
The Hague June 8 Delegates to the second peace congress begin arriving for a two month session. Committees will lay out key questions for the assembly with M Nelsdorf of Russia as permanent president and Van Goudriane welcoming. The talks may broaden arbitration court jurisdiction and regulate wartime neutrals and sea warfare.
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Hague
Netherlands
Roya
Vanters van Goudriane
Nelsdorf
Negroes Form League to Help the Democrats
Delegates at the national negro conference in New York organized a national negro league to build up a Democratic organization across the union and influence presidential elections. Eleven states attended. Judge James C. Matthews of Albany was elected president. President Roosevelt was arraigned for dismissing negro troops in Texas and Governor Glenn of North Carolina was praised for anti lynching efforts.
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New York
National Negro Conference
National Negro League
Roosavelt
Texas
Glenn
North Carolina
James C. Matthews
Albany N. Y
Former Naval Officer Kills Wife and Self in Biloxi Tragedy
Biloxi Mississippi June 8 Captain John Walker shot and killed his wife then killed himself during a domestic dispute. Walker a former Confederate Navy captain commanded the Mississippi and Louisiana coast fleet and later served as president of the Bank of Biloxi. The incident followed a quarrel between spouses.
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Biloxi
Miss
John Walker
Walker
United State Navy
Commodore Perr
Japan
Mississippi
Louisiana
Bank of
New York Insurance Firms Withdraw From State
The Mutual Life Insurance Company decided yesterday to merge with others and seeks 10 additional policies in New York after starting with 10. It is the last of the big three to withdraw as the Robertson 70 percent investment law affects the industry. Equitable and New York Life had already announced withdrawals days earlier.
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New York
the Tribune
Toomorrow
Mutual Life Insurance Comppany
Mutual Company
Equitable
New York Life
Woman Killed by Lightning at Shoales Indiana
Mrs. Willelm Moline of Shoales Indiana was struck by a flash of lightning while resting her head on a wire clothes line at her home and killed instantly. The incident occurred at night in the city.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Shoales
Ind
Willielm Moline
President Receives Chicago American League Baseball Club
The president today received the members of the Chicago American League baseball club. Associated Press Dispatch notes the meeting occurred in Washington in June.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
T Oday
Chicago American League
Blue Ribbon Venilla and Lemor Trade Leaders
Blue Ribbon Venilla and Lemor meet all trade requirements and lead in quality and value. They appeal to the wealthy seeking the best and to cost conscious buyers by offering superior value and durability.
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Venilla
Lemor
Oklahoma Democratic primary nominates Lee Cruce for governor
Guthrie Oklahoma June 8 partial returns from the Democratic primaries in Oklahoma and Indian Territory show Lee Cruce of Ardmore I T leading for governor over O N Hackell Muskogee and Thomas Doyle Perry Ballots were counted slowly with light turnout and the general election date set for August 6 for state offices and the constitutional questions
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Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
Tate
Down
United States
Congress
Lee Cruce
Indian Terriory
Ardmore
I. T
O. N. Hackell
Muscogee
Thomas Doyle
Perry
Early Oklahoma Senate Race Shows Narrow Leads and Big Expenditures
Returns point to Hoffman of Chandler and Gore of Lawton leading on the Oklahoma side while Owens of Muskogee leads in the Indian Territory. Rural districts favor Haskell stronghold as results roll in. Campaigns for senator and governor have been costly, with total spending near 1.9 million dollars across candidates. Democratic committee expenses totaled 14,500. senators spent 5,250. gubernatorial candidates 1,125. and 44 other candidates 7,375.
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Roy Hoffman
Chandler
E. P. Gore
Lawton
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
R. L. Owens
Muskogee
Haskell
Democratic State Committee
Trowel Linked Washington and Roosevelt in Masonic Cornerstone
The article notes President Roosevelt, attending as a Blue wedge Mason, spoke at the cornerstone ceremony for a new Masonic temple. The gavel and trowel are said to be the same tools used by Washington in 1793 at the U S Capitol cornerstone, with a bible from Fredsbecksburg Lodge and deposits including rails of Washington and Roosevelt. Francis J. Woodman led the ceremony as grand master.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Masonic Fraternity
United States Capitol
Fredsbecksburg Lodge No. 4
Virginia
Governor Dawson Waging War on Pool Rooms
Gov. Dawson acts to suppress pool rooms in Brooke county after a new pool room is reported. He contacts Judges Nesbitt and Harvey and Prosecuting Attorney McMeary directing prompt action, possibly by injunction, with deputies ready to seize and destroy gambling paraphernalia.
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Dawson
Charleston
W. Va
Brooke County
Janeon
Nesbitt and
Harvey
McMeary
Wellsburg
McCleary
Verdict on English Ruling 300 Years Old
New York June 8. The appellate division sustains the lower court and holds that a hotel guest cannot sue for invasion of privacy in a hotel room. Justice Ingraham writes the majority opinion citing an English ruling 300 years old. Justice McLaughlin dissents calling the majority reasoning absurd and archaic.
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New York
Appalate
Nopketer
Ingraham
Lambert
Patterson
Charles
McLaughlin
Noted Scout Dies in Winchester Jail
Winchester Va June 8 Charles Lambden a noted scout in the Confederate army during the Civil War died in a city jail cell after an arrest for drunkenness A jury inquiry found death due to exposure and excessive alcoholism He was about seventy and left no close relatives He provided information to Confederate commanders and later engaged in a personal encounter with a Union Army surgeon
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Winchester
Charles Lambden
Lambden
Subscribers urged to request Daily Telegraph mail delivery
Readers are advised to ask the postmaster for the Daily Telegraph to avoid delays caused by overlooked papers. The notice urges a special request and persistence until the desired paper is received.
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Daily Telegraph
Growth in American railroad equipment amazes readers
Chicago June 8 data compiled by H J Small shows a dramatic rise in locomotive size and power on Southern Pacific lines. locomotives grown from 30 000 to 208 000 pounds with tractive force up to 48305 pounds, freight cars from 22 000 to 42 000 pounds, and passenger coaches from 32 to 70 seats, plus longer longer cars and taller coaches.
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Chicago
H. J. Small
Southern Pacific Company
Southern Pacific
Harrimen
Wine cellar flood at Sterns and Sons shop
Police seek August Elligert of Dahigram Fort Hamilton after he allegedly forced entry to 16 Vessey Street and wrecked wine and liquor casks causing about 5100 in damages. He reportedly wrote a German note blaming the foreman for the act and fled after midnight Tuesday.
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New York
August Elligert
Dahigram Place
Fort Hamilton
Charles Stern & Sons
Vessey Street
Hiligert
Elligert
Nsite
St. Louis
Alligert
MccAlliffe
Church Street
Voice
Cleveland Machinists Strike Over Eight Hour Day
At a banquet in Cleveland Ohio the National Metal Trade Association shown that more than 3000 machinists are on strike. The group expressed resolve to continue the eight hour day demand and other concessions in the dispute.
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Clevelande
Ohio
National Metal Trade Association
Cleveland
King Victor Receives American Commissioners
Rome reports that Senator Dillingham chairing the US immigration commission and fellow members, examining emigration conditions, were welcomed this morning by King Victor Emmanuel.
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King Victor
Rome
Dillingham
United States Immigration Commission
American Commission
Victor Emmanuel
Three Negroes Killed in Race Clash in Mississippi
Yazoo City Mississippi June 8 a riotous clash near town left three negroes dead four white men wounded and two negroes severely whipped in a violent racial incident.
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Mississippi
Yazoo City
Mass
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