Jim Ramey Moonshiner Shot Near St Paul Va
Jim Ramey a noted moonshiner was shot at Moore Field near St Paul Va by Wade Holley who fled to the hills. Ramey died Monday from abdomen wounds after a long feud over a dog. Holley shot Ramey in the back as he fell, witnesses reported. The Ramey family has long dealt in illicit moonshine despite prior raids and fines. The St Paul bank, First National Bank, with capital of 25000, names Walter Dickson president J E Duff vice president and S R Jennings cashier and will open after the Easter building completion around May 1. The Clinch Valley Lumber Co offices will share the new building. Local Hoo Hoos prep for centennial celebration in Norton on April.
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Daily Telegraph
St. Paul
Jim Ramey
Moorefield
Wade Holley
Ramey
Holley
First National Bank of St. Paul
Walter Dickson
J. E. Duff
S. R. Jennings
Clinch Valley Lumber Company
Norton concert promises singing kittens and April night unrest
The note describes 19th century Norton events with a playful image of tom cats from St Paul and twenty kittens singing with opened eyes. It mentions an April 19th night when no one will sleep. It also reports rapid grading of the South and Western railway, plans to link with Norfolk and Western, and a tunnel project toward Dante. The Clinch Valley Lumber Company is incorporated in Virginia with 50000 capital, J E Duff president, M B Butsler secretary treasurer, and H Butsler assistant. Claude Taylor visits Bristol. F B Kitts visits Tazewell. the lumber company shipped 185 cars last month.
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St. Paul
Norton
New South and Western Railway
Norfolk and Western
South and Western
Dante
Clinch Valley Lumber Company
Virginia
J. E. Duff
M. B. Butsler
H. Butsler
P. C. Hancock
Claude Taylor
Bristol
F. B. Kitts
Tazewell
Fairview leads with assured water and conveniences
A Ghent Addition parcel sold at a 50 percent profit after a business buyer bought lots from imitators. The piece urges faith in Fairview, promising reliable water supply and amenities, while promoting Mount Vernon flour and Ferrell's new 16-button Prince of Wales kid gloves.
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Ghent
Fairview
Booker & Co
Ferrell's
Thaw Commission Opens After O'Brien Resigns
Morgan O Brien resigns as Thaw inquiry chair prompting David McClure to take over as chairman. The general open session begins tomorrow at 2 PM in the usual court room with executive sessions as needed. Thaw appears improved and the court adjourns to Monday while the commission prepares to proceed.
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New York
Harry K
Fitzgerald
Supreme Court
Morgan O'Brien
O'Brien
Justice Fitzgerald
David McClure
McAdoo
Fof Citizens
Justice O'Brien
Thaw
White Thaw
Harry Thaw
Monay
Hartridge
Delmas
Fitergarld
Weather Outlook for West Virginia Showers and Clouds
The forecast calls for showers on Thursday with Friday turning partly cloudy. Temperatures not specified. Local area expected variable skies with possible showers. Monitor updates for any changes in timing or intensity.
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West Viginia
Horrible Atrocities of Peasants at Czernowitz
Berlin dispatch reports escalating violence in Czernowitz region with peasant uprisings. In Staresike and Maslanestir three hundred killed in battles. Lieutenant Ionilescu slain and mutilated. villages burned in Dimbrovitza and Dolj. Galatz shops closed amid panic and peasant–military clashes.
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Berlin
Czernowitz
Anzeiger
Wallachia
Tmber
Staresike
Maslanestir
Ionilescu
Dimbrovitza
Dolj
Galatz
Bonilla Government No Longer Exists
Reports from San Salvador and Washington describe drastic shifts as Salvadoran forces concentrate at the frontier while Nicaragua claims Tegucigalpa. Censorship conceals victories, and feared collapse of Bonilla’s regime is noted amid alleged Honduran and Nicaraguan pressure.
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San Salvador
Salvador
Salvidor
Tegucigalpa
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Washington
Tegucigawipa
Managua
Bonilla
Amaple
State Department
Philip RO Brown
Honduras
Ncaraguans
Government Intervention to Prevent Railroad Strike
Chicago March 27 The United States government may be asked to intervene to stop a potential strike by conductors and trainmen on western railroads if management plans fail. Officials announce arbitration under the Freman act to avoid interrupting interstate commerce.
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Chicago
United States
Wesern
Situation in Morocco City Grows More Serious
Tangier reports hostile crowds in streets as Europeans require escorts. Paris notes official quarters recognize the danger but favor France action to resolve difficulties. consensus deemed simple.
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Morocco
Tangier
Paris
Franc
Murder and Suicide in Montgomery During Easter Shopping Rush
Wm West, an L&N railroad engineer, shot and killed fellow engineer Frazer on a crowded Montgomery street this afternoon. Unable to escape, West then shot himself and died moments later. Frazer had been accused of stealing a diamond ring. trial was scheduled for this afternoon in police court. The tragedy occurred on the city’s busiest retail thoroughfare in front of a large Easter shopping crowd.
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Montgomery
Ala
Wm. West
Louisville and Nashville
Frazer
West
Reail
European Residents Depart Oudja as French Force Advances
European residents of Oudja flee the town as French military mission returns from Oudja. They report calm and no resistance expected to the French column. The Moroccan garrison is small and Europeans leave personal property locked in their homes.
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Salamarnna
Algeria
Oudja
Fire destroys several stakes in Elizabeth City blaze
Fire of unknown origin in Elizabeth City causes an estimated loss of 400000 to 450000. Buildings belonging to Brough ton & Etheridge H H Lavenstein L Gordon B T Harris Joseph Eisen berg L Lavenstein Lavenstein Bros J W Williams and A Johnson are totally destroyed. D M Jones Company is damaged about 25000.
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Elizabeth City
N. C
Broughton & Etheridge
H. H. Lavenstein
L. Gordon
B. T. Harris
Joseph Eisenberg
L. Lavenstein
Lavenstein
Seven Children Hacked to Death by Peasants
Bulgarian fighting stories report brutal peasant violence in the Balkans. Romanian refugees claim insurgent peasants killed several landlords by arson and hacked to death, including seven children, amid ongoing feuds and unrest.
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London
Bulgaria
Balkans
Dies in Japan While on His Bridal Tour
A Tokio dispatch reports the death of James Henry Smith during a bridal tour. The party included the Duke and Duchess of Manchester. Smith’s estate is valued between 60 and 75 million dollars, with an inheritance from his father around 50 million. He had married Mrs W Rhinelander Stewart of Baltimore.
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New York
Tokio
James Henry Smith
Duke and Duchess of Manchester
Smith
W. Rhinelander Stewart
Baltimore
Midway Real Estate Profits Highlighted in Listings
C T Martin of Graham Virginia paid 325 for a Midway lot last November and sold it for 400 on the 18th. N W Elliott of Northfork West Virginia paid 375 for a Midway lot last month and has refused 425 for it, over 13 percent profit. John M Hudgins at Midway paid 550 for no lots last fall, built on one corner, and is now offered 375 for the other. See last page. See or write the Midway agent Sales last week 1150.
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C. T. Martin
Graham
Midway
N. W. Elliott
Northfork
W. Va
John M. Hudgins
Mt Vernon Flour Ad Mentions Kid Gloves at Pedigo
Local advertisement for Mount Vernon Flour listing promotional phrases and items including long kid and silk gloves for Kaser at Pedigo's with reference numbers 1-81-tf and 1-21-tf. The ad mixes product mentions and pricing codes in a compact classified style.
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Kaser
Pedigo’s
Bouyant Upshoot in Stock Market Prices
New York trading opened with a buoyant upturn as bears faced renewed alarm and the market rose before fading. Gains persisted only slightly, with Canadian Pacific Union Pacific Baltimore and Ohio and Smelting showing larger margins amid a broader retreat.
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Bouyant
New York
Bears
Canadian Pacific
Union Pacific
Baltimore
Ohio
Explosion at Fireworks Co Leaves Man Killed
Sparks from a hammer strike ignited fireworks in the flashing room of Consolidated Fireworks Co. at Graniteville S I today. One man was torn to pieces and a boy and girl were probably fatally injured. Seven others were burned.
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New York
Consolidated Fireworks Co
Graniteville S. I
American Bowling Congress Championship Results
St Louis March 27 The seventh annual tournament of the American Bowling Congress closed with the individual class schedule. Results show Furniture City Grand Rapids Mich led the five man team class with 2775 pins and top honors in the two man event.
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St. Louis
American Bowling Congress
Furniture Cities
Grand Rapids
Mich
Tie decision in congress individual championship
The congress rules may roll off the tie at a later date chosen by the competitors or the prize may be split and the championship awarded by default for this year. It is noted that Matak and Levy have agreed to the latter option and have left.
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E. C. Richter
EK. Begley
Louisville
Matak
St. Paul
Levy
Indianapolis
H. Sehlenk
St. Louis
Peace Slowly Returns to Roumania After Riots
Dispatches from Czernowitz report severe unrest on the Moldavian frontier with violence at the king's estates Poina and near Draila and Papalsca. Peasant rioters repulsed at Galatsz with heavy losses. fighting also reported near Vilita, Craona, and Brata as censorship delays full details.
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Vienna
Czernowitz
Certan
Roumania
Charles
Poina
Draila
Papalsca
Galatsz
Brata
Vilita
Stareskle
Craona
Moldavia
Roumantia
45000 Railroad Men On Verge Of A Strike
Chicago March 27 The 45000 trainmen of western railroads edge closer to a strike after a four hour conference with railroad officials failed to yield a solution. The union seeks 12 percent wages and a nine hour day while railroads offer seven percent for passenger conductors and ten percent for minor workers including brakemen firemen baggage men and allies. Union leaders met to decide on strike action though details remain undisclosed.
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Chicago
Western Railroads
Bluefield Moves to Clean Up After Meningitis Scare
Citizens fear an outbreak as cerebro spinal meningitis cases surface in Bluefield. The board of health orders drainage cleaning and street washing to make the city spotless. Police will enforce compliance with a five day notice before warrants.
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Maefield
Board of Supervisors
Board of Health
Bluefield
Ely
Railroads Conference at White House Plans Federal Regulation
Washington March 27 an important conference at the White House covered the railroad situation with Secretary Cortelyou Garfield Bacon Knapp and others. Aimed to outline a scheme for federal railroad regulation to be presented to Congress, Schiff's proposed remedy was not discussed. Kellogg denied Harriman inquiry topic.
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Washington
Whte House
Secretary of the Treasury
Cortelyou
Secreary of the Interior
Garfield
Bacon
Knapp
F. B. Kelley
Inter Aie Commerce Commission
Prouty
Cockrell
Congress
United States
Jacob H. Schiff
Kellogi
Harriman
Texas Legislature to Entertain Mr. Bryan
The Texas Legislature debates arrangements for the visit of W. J. Bryan in joint session on March 29. Senatorial and house committees offered conflicting reports on who should introduce Bryan, with the senate report adopted without naming anyone and the house naming Speaker Love.
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Austin
Texas
W. J. Bryan
Senate
Bryan
House
Love
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