Matewan Man Retracts Claims in Mingo County Contest
Samuel Simpkins of Matewan retracts all statements about alleged misconduct by Matewan election officers in the Mingo county legislative contest. The Telegraph’s Williamson correspondent had reported his prior testimony as admitting misconduct. Simpkins now states no misdeed occurred and his retraction is full and complete.
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Samuel Simpkins
Mate- Wan
Telegraph
Williamson
Simpkins
Mingo County
Matewan
W. Va
Faitor
Yeaterday
Salicel Siepkie
Williamabdn
St Paul Hasts Reckoning Day In Prison Probation Reform
Judges Hanft and Pinehont oversee system where adult prisoners enter probation, earn dismissal of charges for good conduct, with a record-keeping officer and family support measures. Indiana Gideons prepare for state convention promoting Bible placements in hotels, citing 3,500 members nationwide and 60,000 placements in two years.
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St. Paul
Minn
Hantt
Knehout
Inak Ain
Jurge Hanft
Pinehon
Johns Hopkins to gain 1 million in new funds
Johns Hopkins University will be about one million dollars richer after the new year as trustees aim to raise 2 million for long discussed improvements. Rockefeller promises 250 000 toward higher education if 750 000 is raised by year end, conditions nearly certain to be met.
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Baltimore
Dec
Johns Hopkins University
Rockefeller
Rockefeller Foundation For Higher Education
Ferry Employees Strike Ties Up New York Ferries
New York pec 30 Due to wage cuts municipal ferry workers walked off the job halting service on the St George 84 and the 39th street routes. Deck hands pilots and crown members left the ships causing slips to close and thousands faced delays amid confusion.
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New York
St. George
39Th Street
Brooklyn
Crown
Lackawanna Railway Opens New Forging Shops
Berenton Pa December 10. The last detail of the Lackawanna railroad formation shops is folded and the plant will be opened tomorrow to about 1,000 workers. The company states it intends to build its own locomotives in future and the shops will have a capacity of four engines per day.
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Berenton
Lackawana
Intonda
I Js Engine & Dey
Queen Victoria and Infante Queen in Wartime Marriage
Fragmentary historic account notes Queen Victoria of Caer Pe Haji Diae and the Infante Queen, once Prihconnedinos of Battenburg, linked by a 1906 marriage to King Nedondi. Mentions mixed sentiments on succession and pride in royal children amid sparse, unclear details.
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Victoria
Caer
Prihconnedinos
Battenburg
Nedondi
Spain
Tie
Swope Optimistic on Wyoming Rail Plans Amid Development
J J Swope editor of the Wyoming News declares optimism about a future rail link to Pineville and Huntington, noting the Chesapeake & Ohio line and Virginian Railway proposals. He cites delays after promoter T W H Rogers death, but insists the Wyoming county and southern region show strong prospect for growth and timber resources.
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Swope
Pinguille
Wyoming
Noer
Jon
Pineville
Chesaponte
Chesapeake & Ohio
Huntington
Virginian
Mollton
T. W H. Rogers
Virail
Mark Whet Tal
Geom
Riehert
Feeritony
Preachers Drawn Into Scandal Reported in Adams County
A historic Adams County ballot scandal links preachers and many women in a probate case. The narrative alleges votes bought for six dollars each and wives or husbands aiding the scheme over ten to twelve years. The document cites an April 28 1910 will and indictments reaching 1071 in one district.
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Joe Marge
Ohio
Istwael
Adams County
Hhe
Mex Girne
Larchmont
Nominees Named At Chamber Of Commerce Adjourned Meeting
At a lengthy adjourned Chamber of Commerce gathering the slate of officers for the coming year was presented. D. B. French was named president, with L. A. Hooper as vice president and J. Pearson and W. K. Rows as secretary and treasurer. Directors include O. 31, 1 trey, Wo, Thowar, M. Smith and Wottyles with further appointments and a discussion of dues and eligibility followed.
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Chamber of Commerce
Remciar
Madeve
D. B. French
L. A. Hooper
Jit Pearson
W. K. Rows
Trey
Thowar
M. Smith
Wottyles
G. M. For
T. Thovarart
U. U. Wells
Matthews
Sot
HL Banley
A. Hanecock
P. J. Reidy
J. M. Rum
Strader
T. G. Gwynne
UGK
M. Deyerle
W. J. Jenks
Frank
Easley
Jay
Morgad
Orixifia
Belere
Shirey
Mtr Beyrelel
Mapa
Jelthirman
Committee
Virginie
Raheo
Athone
O. M. Eeverie
Frank & & Varried
Fordey
Mabie
Tom
Amdrann
State Gets Big Share Of Estate
Charleston, Dec. 30. The date of West Virginia will receive from the estate of George Frederick Miller, Huntington banker and business man who died last fall, between 15,000 and 16,000 unless debts are larger than now estimated. The appraised value of the estate is $869,046.74. The will sets up a trust for five years. The widow receives 400 and each of the three sons 150 monthly. At the end of five years the widow and trustees may share $100,000, while the balance of the estate goes to three sons.
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Charleston
West Virginia
George Frederick Miller
Huntington
Marsoria Prischett
Aramaell
Halanow
Yale Cornell Hockey Game at the Ice Palace in Chicago
The article notes Yale and Cornell hockey teams meeting at the Ice Palace in Chicago to spark public interest in the sport. It mentions Dartmouth hockey in progress and a British regimental team visiting Halifax, with various college teams scheduling games and veterans competing against freshmen for positions.
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Ice Palace
Chicago
Pregimentata
Wallfax
Xavier College
Boston
Halifax
Dartmouth
Eton
Raton
Wells
Struckiin
Lahman
Patten
Morris
Honduran rebels near Tegucigalpa after victory
Reports from Puerto Corto n via cable warn of a sharp battle in Honduras where rebel forces led by Lee Christmas and General Honilin defeated regular troops. About 8,000 rebels advance toward Tegucigalpa as government forces land reserves at Cape Gracias a Dios.
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Orleans
Honduras
Lee Christmas
Honilin
Tegudl ‘Walpa
Cable Araida
Puerto Corton
St Tk
Cape Gracias
A Dios
Outlawed duel ends in fatal shooting at Culman
In Culman last night two young men tied to a dispute over a girl agreed to a duel on the outskirts. Wood was killed after Gibson fired five shots and wounded no one. Gibson surrendered to authorities following the exchange.
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Culman
Ali
Dee
Civere Wood
Marion Gibson
In Honor Of Their Guest At Home Gathering
A late 19th century notice records a cordial home gathering in Boece honoring visiting guest Mian zelinary Strother of Toledo Ohio. Minn Blanche Witten won the prize. attendees included Mikeen Mera Forest Hudson Narfolk Whorette Witten Nell Breage Alleen Akers Francia Godhey Florence Booker and many others from Portland Oregon and nearby areas.
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Tader Wid Ore Hla
Boece
Mian Zelinary Strother
Toledte
Ohio
Keeth
Minn
Blanche Witten
Virda
Mikeen Mera
Forest Hudson
Narfolk
Whorette Witten
Nell Breage
Alleen Akers
Francia
Bensie Godhey
Florence Booker
Florenee Webb
Alva Hite
Floreneie Stan
Reiween
Ritz Meeurs
Zach Jou
Pieters
Alexander
Rae Krann
KA Sctnlloch
Marie Gandy Koonik
Katte
Mr. Blusher
Dr Nelren
Martinary
Totnron Wilson
Portland Oreron
Wilson Emmonn
Fire in Messina Destroys Hundreds of Buildings
In Messina Sicily a major blaze yesterday destroyed nearly a hundred buildings leaving about 3500 people homeless. The fire, estimated to cost over a hundred million dollars in damage, was brought under control today. A cruiser with soldiers and private citizens arrived from Rome, and volunteers described the scenes as pathetic. The government is preparing to send food and funds to the affected to relieve the losses.
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Messing
Sicily
Rome
Volinn
Stocks Rise Early With UP and Reading Leading
New York stocks opened active with Union Pacific and Reading pushing gains. Union Pacific up a point and Reading up about 3.4, rails leading a broad rally as wheat prices drifted lower and corn showed a mixed, weaker tone for the day.
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New York
Union Pacific
Reading
Fiange and the Avintor's Fall Shocks Army Flight Crew
An aviation incident unfolds as Fiange witnesses a dramatic fall of the Avintor during a military flight. The event disrupts training and prompts emergency procedures while investigations begin. Nearby reports document Chilean ship bids and a government discussion on naval construction.
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the Indians Organization
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