Outrageous State Bank Actions Revealed in Hinton Trial
Evidence from the Fidelity Bank case shows repeated insolvency notices in 1910 and 1911, with West Virginia depositing funds after discoveries and aiding the bank. The assistant banking commissioner criticizes the state for misled creditors and urges repayment of deposits with dividends.
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West Virginia
Fidelity Bank
Smith
Hinton
Board of Control
E. B. Stevens
West Virginia University
Gettysburg Orator Promised for Fourth of July Veterans
The piece argues former President Taft is chosen to deliver the main address at Gettysburg July Fourth. It weighs Wilson Taft Roosevelt as possible orators and favors Taft for a peace theme over Roosevelt’s praise of war, noting veterans seek a message on peace.
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Taft
Gettysburg
Wilson
Roosevelt
A Portia in Real Life
A Chicago judge orders a thirteen year old boy who stole a pocketbook to earn the money back and to remain in bed by 9 PM. The mother warns the judge to send him away until his hair grows gray if he does not comply. The piece argues the value of earning restitution for criminals and its broader principle.
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Chicago
Horse sold to pay debt claim at Emory and Henry College
D H Carr of Bluefield West Virginia says he subscribed 100 to the college's fund while Dr Sullens worked there and later, by mutual agreement with Dr Waterhouse, traded his note for his horse. He denies threats and pleads support for the institution dated June 23 1913.
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Daily Telegraph
Emory & Henry College
D. Sullens
Old Church College
D. H, Carr
Bluefield
W. Va
Day in Congress Deliberates Currency Address and Proposals
The House and Senate met at noon in a joint session with President Wilson reading his currency address. Representative Kahn introduced a resolution delaying white slave prosecutions in San Francisco. Adjournment followed at 1 11 p m until noon Tuesday. The Senate recessed after meeting and refused unanimous consent to the Alaskan railroad rate bill, adjourning at 1 40 to reconvene Thursday at 2.
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House
Senate
Wilson
Kahn
San Francisco
Take Non-Union Miners From Pit By Force
Several hundred union men marched to Stauber Coal Company mines near Long Stretch Ohio and forcibly carried five non union workers from the pit. The act follows another similar incident earlier in the week amid alleged labor shortages in the Hocking Valley. Union officials deny such conditions and claim eight nearby mines violate the working agreement with the United Mine Workers.
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Carbon Hill
Ohio
Stauber Coal Company
Longstretch
Here
United Mine Workers of America
Hocking Valley
Open Debate on Sugar Bill in Washington
Democratic senators opposed to free sugar enter the senate chamber late today to begin their first efforts to alter the tariff bill in general debate. Western and Louisiana senators prepared to fight against the provision backed by President Wilson that sugar be free from duty in 1916.
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Washington
Senate
Western
Louisiana
Wilson
Public Service Commission Sets First Meeting in July
Charleston, W V June 23 Chairman Virgil L Highland announced that the Public Service Commission will hold its first public meeting at the state house on the second Tuesday in July The session will address passes on street cars and other railways and related matters
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Public Service Commission
Charleston
W. Va
Virgil L. Highland
State House
Former Bank Examiner on Trial in Columbus Case
Clem S. Baxter, a former state bank examiner, faced trial in Columbus for allegedly embezzling 3140 dollars from the Columbus Savings and Trust Company. The case was called in court on June 23.
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Columbus, O
Clem S. Baxter
Columbus Sayings and Trust Company
Baxter
Pelkey Acquitted in McCarty Death Case Calgary
Arthur Pelkey was tonight found not guilty of manslaughter in connection with the death of Luther McCarty on May 24 in Calgary Alberta. The verdict ends the high profile case that drew attention from boxing circles and local observers.
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Arthur Pelkey
Calgary
B. C
Luther McCarty
Local Thunder Showers Forecast Across West Virginia and Virginia
West Virginia expected to see local thunder showers Tuesday and possibly Wednesday. Virginia forecasts cloudy skies with likely local thunder showers on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Smith Acquitted By Court S Direction
The opinion reviews whether Smith’s conduct at the bank justified embezzlement charges. It questions proof of custody of funds, authority from directors, and fraudulent intent, noting Smith often worked away in Washington and that directors rarely challenged his control. The court emphasizes the burden to prove trust relation, property ownership, and improper conversion beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Smith
State Banking Department
Washington
Exchange Board
Simith
Bhut
Unlawful custody and control over bank funds questioned
The president's authority is debated as to whether he had inherent or assumed custody of bank funds. He directed note proceeds to his credit and operated from his own office, but evidence stops short of showing dictatorial power or absolute control. The case cites two Hammann notes totaling 8080 dollars linked to an insurance note and old bank assets.
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Insurance Company
Hammann
American National Bank
Hall's Catarrh Cure Guarantee Affidavit In Toledo
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears the firm will pay $100 for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason attested on December 6, 1886. The remedy is taken internally and claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. also Hall's Family Pile Cure for constipation.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Mall
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Voice of
People
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Weather Forecast
Inion
Supreme Court
Moyer
Board of Directors
J. K. Greenburg
Cottage Grove Ave
White Pharmacy
Madame Krumpetz
Princeton Avenue
Elas Opera House
Keith
Delbearne & Co
Jim Harkins
Mintz & Palmer
First National Bank
Bluefield, West Va
Blackstone Academy
EK. S. Ligon
M. A. Pres
Blackstone
Geo. H. Hill
Thornton
Pocahontas Fuel Copmany
Broadway
New York
Pocahontas Consolidated Collieries Co
Pocahontas
Tidewater
Great Lakes
United States
Pocahontas Fuel Company
Pocahontas Fiel
Pocahontas Consolidater Collieries Co., Inc
Pocahontas Virginia
Watkins
Scott
Joth
A. B.C
Western Union
Norfolk
Main St
Boston
Mass
Board of Trade
Guy Piers
London
Evans & Reid. Ltd
Leadenhall St
England
Italy
Henry Coe & Clerici
Piazza
Matteo
Genoa
Corres
Isaac T. Mann
Chas. S. Thorne
Thos
BK. Farrell
Rt News
Pond
Arthur J. MacBride
Geo. W. Woodruff Central
Pocanontas Fuel Co
No. 1
New York City
U.S. A
John M. Wirgman
Philadelphia
Easley & West Bluefield
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