Evidence in est Shows Voting Irregularities at Matewan Polls
In the McDowell County race for the Mingo County House of Delegates seat, depositions recount that 60 to 70 Negroes were brought to Matewan precinct on election eve and 30 to 40 more followed. They were housed by Matewan Liquor Co and voted under padded names, with chalk marks identifying prior votes, aiding a Republican majority. Guards and armed workers were reported at the polls, and some legal voters were deterred or blocked.
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McDowell County
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Ohio Governor to urged legislature to probe vote buying
Columbus Ohio December 27 Governor Harmon will ask the legislature to investigate wholesale buying of votes in Adams county as the special Brand jury of West Union uncovers illegal voting. Seven hundred fifty eight are indicted and the number is expected to rise to at least sixteen hundred as the inquiry expands.
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Columbus
Ohio
Harmon
Adams County
West Union
Tocal
Famine and Plague Rampant in Chinese Provinces
Reports from Shanghai in December describe famine and bubonic plague sweeping Kiang Su and Peiili province near Pekin. Hundreds of natives die daily as foreign invaders reportedly affected and depopulation advances amid waves of illness.
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Shanghai
China
Kiang Su
Peehili
Pekin
Five Die in Double Freight Train Wreck at Gallipolis
Gallipolis Ohio December 27 five men died when two fast Baltimore and Ohio trains collided head on after one crew reportedly failed to follow orders. The wreck destroyed track and delayed service, with stock losses running into thousands of dollars. In Lex station on the Dry Fork branch of the Norfolk and Western a separate incident describes a white man Cook attacking Bennett with a cleaver over alleged ill feelings and rumors of Bennett’s romance. Cook fled into the mountains but was captured after a pursuit by locals. he will await trial in Welch jail.
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Gallipolis
Ohio
Baltimore
Lex
Dry Fork
Norfolk & Western
Cook
Bennett
Avowha
2000 Scientists in Session in Minneapolis
More than 2000 members of the American Association for the Advancement of Science gather in Minneapolis for the annual meeting. Leading scholars from colleges and government agencies attend across all science fields. Subsocieties and related associations hold concurrent conventions amid broad scientific exchange.
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American Association For the Advancement of Setomea
United States
American Fociogy of Naturalists
Association of American Anatomists
Exhibition of prize birds opens in Madison Square Garden
The twenty second annual exhibition of the New York Poultry Pigeon and Pet Stock Association began at Madison Square Garden. Highlights include a prize black Orpington valued at 12 999 and its daughter at 19 999, owned by a Pennsylvania farmer. The birds draw buyers at twenty five cents per egg.WK Kegley and Anha Bell Kegley, siblings of Rev RW Kegley, visit from Roanoke College and Wytheville, Virginia.
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Dée
New York Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock Association
Madison Square Garden
Orpington
Pennsylvania
Kegley
Roanoke College
Salem, Va
Wytheville, Va
RW. Kegley
Vote Frauds Reported In Black Belt County Polls
A witness testifies to repeated voting by one man and a single black voter up to four times in twenty minutes. Similar alleged frauds are expected to be shown in other areas, as lawmakers prepare to hear the evidence. Lawyers named include Joseph Sanders, John H Green, B Wiloor, and Goodykoontzi’s representation by John Maream and Jamie Cameron. Evidence taking is to continue for the upcoming days.
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Didge Joseph Mr. Sanders
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Goodykoontzi
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Huntington
Jamey Cameron
Dora Bartow Tries Death by Poison After Rebuke
Dora Bartow twenty years old attempted death by own action after rebuke from her father for keeping fate hours. She used a mysterious poison. physicians after examination could not determine the cause or outcome.
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New York
Dee
Dora Bartow
Historians Meet in Indianapolis National Gathering
The American Histories Association opened its twenty sixth annual meeting in Indianapolis with delegates from the North Central Victory Teachers Association and state historical societies in attendance at the Claypool Hotel. Notables including J. F. Nhodex were expected to speak on United States history while Lutherans celebrated Christmas with gifts to their pastor and a community program featuring carols, art, and a well prepared service for children.
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Bee
American Histories? Association
North Central Vistory Teachers' Association
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Ohio Valley Association
Claypool
J. F Nhodex
United States
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Horne
Thane
Irvine Wan
Mark Twain Prize Drawn by Moore Supporters
The article notes a prize draw won by W. Moore, Reverend of the First Proety ter jen chien, who received twenty fee books donated by friends in December 1981. The promotion was tied to The Leader and featured Twain writings provided through Murphy & Brothers of New York.
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Bayine
Seoveval Tre Fo
Winnie Elie
Rev. Moore
Dawe
Tinines
Mark Twain
Tor
Murper & Brothers
New York
Death of Mrs Minnie A Kitts Prominent Printers Wife
Mrs Minnie A Kitts aged forty nine wife of Kenry Lo Kitts manager of Foland Printing died at home on Migginbotham avenue after several weeks illness. Heart failure followed pneumonia and congestion. She leaves a husband and six children and was active in Bland Street Methodist church and Daughters of the Confederacy. Funeral at Bland Street Methodist and interment at Walnut Grove Cemetery.
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Kenry Lo Kitts
Foland Printing Company
Migginbotham Avenue
North Datcoty
Mr. Kitts
Scott
Mins Viar
St. Luke's Hapital
Evening Leader
Kitts
Bland Street
Dulring
Phiefeld
Orty
Rioting Surges During Garment Strike at Local Plant
Police dispersed demonstrators after brief clashes at Schaffer and Marea plant as detectives aided the effort. Wreakers and other groups were involved with special detectives on scene.
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Think Schaffer & Marea
Red Cross Christmas seal sale nears $2 million total
Washington reports President Taft follows the Red Cross drive with keen interest as Christmas seal sales raise funds to combat tuberculosis. Early estimates place the 191? total close to $1,099,999, signaling strong seasonal support and greater success than last year.
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Taft
National Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Fight Against Parcels Post in New York
New York December 27 The New York branch of the American League of Associations a coalition of mercantile houses today joined Chicago in campaigning for a parcel post system and a fund to aid a rural delivery service. The group with about 90 members operates wholesale mail order businesses and supports competition against home order houses. The effort aims to influence Congress and counter elimination of country merchant routes.
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New York
American League of Associations
Thin City
Medical Censors Accuse Doctor
Disjointed account alleges a doctor faced medical censures amid a controversy over hospital leadership. Mentions named officials and a hospital setting with references to board decisions and investigations. Names a county medical society and a large hospital network, noting past resignations and unclear explanations surrounding actions.
College Fire Ravages Richmond Campus in Christmas Blaze
Richmond College suffered severe damage when a Christmas morning fire gutted Tyland Hall the main building and the literary society while other areas sustained heavy losses. Firefighters saved much of the remaining structures though the college faces significant repairs and financial strain from the blaze.
Ferguson to Box Langford at Armory A Club event
The card lists an upcoming boxing matchup between Ferguson and Langford at the Armory A Club. Details are sparse with uncertain terms and timing.
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Feguson
Box Langford
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