Senator Scott Examines European Labor Conditions Abroad
Senator Scott of West Virginia returned from four months abroad where he studied laborers in England Greece Egypt Spain and Austria Hungary He cited wages living costs and meat shortages noting English wages and prices and arguing tariffs protect American workers He urged a congressional study of foreign conditions and praised tariff policy while praising England as the best among the observed countries
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Nurse sought to wait on lady and baby
Wanted advertisementSeeking a nurse to attend a lady and her infant. Apply to C. E Harman at Keystone, West Virginia. The notice requests a suitable, discreet caregiver with infant assistance duties in a domestic setting.
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Keystone, W. Va
Senator Scott Invites President to Visit West Virginia
Washington June 10 Senator Scott recently back from four months in Europe for his health will launch his campaign for re election to the United States senate. He says he plans a determined fight and has invited the President to visit West Virginia this summer for fishing or mountain trout but the President’s plane will not permit this.
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Shotgun Intervenes in Winchester Elopement
In Winchester Virginia on January 10 a 16 year old girl Rosa Waters of White Post Virginia eloped with Edward Hare of Hagerstown Maryland. The lover was chased twenty miles by the girl's father who forced Hare to leave and returned the girl home after warning he would shoot if he tried again.
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Painter Electrocuted at Meadowbrook Station
In Montgomery county a painter named William Newitt fell from a roof and was fatally shocked by live wires while working on the Meadowbrook station roof just above Noble. The accident followed a prior plea to shut off the current as workmen were exposed to four or five live conductors.
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Divorced Woman Killed in Drunken Brawl
A divorced woman dies in a drunken brawl in the Clinch Valley region. Meagre details describe a violent assault with few clarifying facts, leaving the case as a sensational local crime report. Authorities pursue leads as neighbors describe the disturbing scene.
Revolting Mountaintop Tragedy Leaves Woman Dead
Belle Wingo, a Cedar Bluff divorcee, was killed by eight intoxicated men near Pounding Mill. The group fought with rocks knives and pistols after an all night carousal. Matt Harris allegedly crushed Wingo’s skull. Several men fled, leaving Wingo to die. five suspects named, including James, Matt and Thomas Harris and cousin John Burress.
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Thousands Return to Work After Trade Dispute Ends
New York, June 10. Thousands of building workmen resumed labor today as the lumber and material dealers’ fight with unions ended. One hundred thousand are expected back by Monday, restoring the construction pace.
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Flood Forces Scenes Of Panic In East St. Louis
Reported flooding from a breached embankment drives residents from the south side of St. Louis. Water pours in like a tidal wave and communications are severed. The business district sits several feet below flood level as property losses mount and lives may be at risk.
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High Wages Halt Railroad Extension
Wilkinger tried to pull Jenkin from the wire to cut off electric current passing through Newitt’s body. Jenkintown did not respond, the message went to the Terminal, and before any rescue could occur Newitt died. Authorities turned off the electric light and Newitt’s burnt body was sent home.
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Williamport Banker Hears Suit for False Imprisonment
Charles Nash Purvis, a private banker jailed for conspiracy, announces from the county jail that he will sue both county and state for false imprisonment. He seeks $100 a day from the county and $200 a day from the state, saying he could have been released earlier if he had confessed solvency.
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Miss Ruth Hanna Marries Joseph Medill McCormick
Miss Ruth Hanna, daughter of Senator Marcus A. Hanna, wed Joseph Medill McCormick of Chicago at St Pauls church in Cleveland. President Roosevelt and numerous dignitaries witnessed as they plan a honeymoon at Monticello and then residence in Chicago.
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Alleged Elope Minister Case Moves to Witness Clayton
In Roas Virginia June 10 authorities pursue Rev. H. A. Johnson the claimed eloping Clayton New York minister. An effort will bring a Clayton witness to identify Johnson amid charges he eloped with Mrs. Davis a choir member who has since left the area.
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Pioneer Mrs Caplinger Dies in Kanawha Station
Mrs Elizabeth Caplinger a Wood county pioneer died at Kanawha Station after a brief illness. She was mother of sixteen children and grandmother to sixty one, with sixty one grandchildren and ninety three great grandchildren.
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Eastern lines cut down expenses affect Vanderbilt Gould systems
Wages rise and material costs push railroads to curtail construction. The Vanderbilt and Gould lines report reduced outlays while planning to delay projects. Prices for materials have climbed over twenty percent in under three years, with Southern roads showing more activity as Northern lines pause.
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Taft 13 Fore for Second Place in National Race
President Roosevelt reportedly favors Taft of Ohio as a future vice presidential pick while Sen Beveridge presses for a national nomination. Quay’s potential leadership of the Republican national committee faces opposition from Roosevelt and Pennsylvania party circles.
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Prominent Men Accused of Smuggling in Baltimore
Frederick Oldham a leading haberdasher and George Mordecai president of Alford Sporting Goods were arrested in Baltimore charged with conspiring to defraud the government by arranging with Louis Uphaas steward of the British steamer Templemore to smuggle goods. Inspector Richardson found the goods on the boat and the steward admitted the arrangement. A warrant was sworn out and Oldham Mordecai and Mesters released on $1 000 bonds. the steward and boatswain testified and the captain faced a fine of $11.70 equal to the value of the goods.
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