State Game Laws Defined by the Law Department
Attorney General W G Conley issues an interpretation on importing fish and game into West Virginia from other states. The opinion notes that selling out of season fish or game is illegal, while merchants may be required to prove the source of their stock. It discusses statutes restricting interstate shipment and possession for sale and cites court records to support the limits on importation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Conley
J. A. Viquesney
State Forest
General Conley
West Virginia
Acre
Viquesney
F. H. Merrick
Game and Fish
Huntington
Huntigton
Conley
Congress
Senator Crane Becomes Father in Tafton
Tafton July 28 Senator W Mirey Crane welcomed a newborn son five hours after an early morning birth. Crane had undergone a prior procedure to hasten the birth but the child arrived naturally. Mother and child are reported doing well. F. E. Grays of Radford visited the city this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tafton
Mase
W. Mirey Crane
Crane
Senator Crane
F. &. Grays
Radford
Five Children Born To Newark Mother In New York
Mrs Renwick of Newark gives birth to five children in New York on July 27. Four premature babies survived 15 minutes while two boys and two girls died shortly after. mother expected to recover. She previously had three living children. She notes a family history of twins on her mother's side.
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New York
Thomas Renwick
Springfield Avenue
Newark
Altho Weh
Peter F. Motzenbecer
Renwick
West Virginia Still Ahead on Womens Riding Ban
The article surveys state laws on women riding astride with West Virginia claimed as the first to ban the practice. It notes Clendenin in Kanawha County as claiming early restriction and reports a Georgia bill to criminalize riding astride. The piece contrasts progressive sentiment in West Virginia with legislative moves elsewhere.
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Little Mountain
Union
Georgia
Clendenti
Kanawha County
Shenandoah Votes Wet in Local Option Election
Shenandoah Virginia voters backed the wets by a large majority in a bitter local option contest. The drys led in spring 1905 and 1907, but this vote shifted the result with strong turnout and church leaders weighing in. The revival of the wets faced opposition from ministers and local pastors during the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Weta
Manuel Shenandoah
Tmn
Ceventor
General Pinta Killed in Moors Fight at Melilla
Madrid reports a heavy loss with General Pinta killed in fierce engagement as Moors press toward Melilla. Rioting halts by martial law in Tarragona and Monoa as troops guard key towns.
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Madrid
Pinta
Melilla
Tarragona
Moona
Che Troopa
E Houston Fitch Announces Marriage to Mrs Vout
Huntington West Virginia July 28 08 E Houston Fitch a known Huntington figure has wed widow Mrs Vout near Grayson Kentucky Three days before the ceremony Fitch arrived and courted the widow a country store owner with a fine house and bank account He a Republican orator once drew crowds with pro finance speeches in Bluefield connected to the famous Fitch family with a hint of local political renown
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Huntington
W. Va
Houston Fitch
Bald Cagte
Cabell
Nik Joys
Vout
Grayson
Houston
Col
Fitch
Bluefield
Alnat
Uncle Hilly
Two Mile Drop in Parachute Mystery
The report describes a long fall of a parachute from a two mile height near Conway, Massachusetts. It notes a survivor or witness and suggests a prolific event for air safety or exploration in America.
Appendicitis Operation for William D. Kasey
William D. Kasey son of Mr and Mrs Easley underwent a surgical operation for appendicitis at St Luke's Hospital. Dr Scott and Dr Easley performed the operation and report the patient doing nicely.
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William D. Kasey
Easley
St Luke's Hospital
Dre
Scott
Infant Birth Notice for McDenaly Family in Columbus
An infant child born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. A. A. McDenaly in Columbus, July 29. The brief notice records the new arrival and acknowledges the parents.
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Mra
A. A. McDenaly
Columbus
Success of Aeroplane 5 Proved at Port Myer Flight
Washington dispatch reports Orville Wright and Lt. Frank Lahm set a two man air record at Port Myer with an hour twelve minutes and forty seconds in the air, surpassing Wilbur Wright and Prof Painiere’s prior mark. President Taft witnessed the test and congratulated the Wright brothers on their endurance and speed milestones.
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Washington, D. C
Orville Wright
Port Myer
Frank P. Lahm
Army Signal Corps
Wilbur
le Mana
France
Professor Painiere
French Institute
Orvil
Taft
Payne Secures Costly Victory In Trade Rates Clash
Washington July 28 reports show the House won concessions on free hides while the Senate retained duties on timber and maker of leather goods. The conflict centered on lumber coal iron ore print paper and hosiery. Payne and Taft backed a tough stance, with Senate concessions still leaving several key rates debated.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Payne
Taft
Feoe
Teese
Dingley
Thee
Benate
Mocestanes
Tom Lawsons Latest Freak Captures Gossipy Headlines
A foggy July 24 incident centers on Tom Lawson, noted author of Pronavnd Finance, who attracted a private entourage to a private residence. Austen, Woes, and Ww Lawes appear in the retinue amid sensational chatter about a millionaire’s private gathering.
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Austen
Thoe
Lawes
Milsionaire
Troaer
AiWaumitier
Bryan not candidate for Prohibition Party
Nancy France July 28 Miss Ann Morgan daughter of J Pierpont Morgan ascended in a dirigible balloon today. Flight went without incident and she enjoyed the experience.
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Nancy
France
Ann Morgan
J. Pierpont Morgan
Srpwan
The Great Commoner Denies Presidential Run on Prohibition Ticket
The Great Commoner states he will not seek the presidency on a prohibition platform. He emphasizes allegiance to party principles and national unity while ruling out a third party bid.
Brutal assault in Wytheville rocks town scene
Wytheville Va July 28 news spread that J Charles Appleby was assaulted and robbed at his Union Street home. He lay unconscious after blows from a hammer. two young men, Marion Riddick and Stephen Putney, fled with a buggy. Appleby said he was playing chess when struck from behind. suspects later captured.
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Wytheville
J. Charles Appleby
Union Street
Appleby
Potlee
Marion Stddick
Mutney
Ivanhoe Road
New York
Thion Street
Miron
Himbor
Aspton
Putney
Stephen Mate
Hd Riddick
Dow
Ridtick
Clearford figure A J Sowers fades in ety record
A fragment notes A J Sowers of Clearford appearing in an agricultural or local records context, with unclear wording about a position or result and low readable detail from the dated item. The readable portion hints at a local person involved in a community event or listing.
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A. J. Sowers
Clearford
Low Inithe Ety
Bryan denies Prohibition presidential run and Texas move
Jay 28 Cincinnati reports that William Jennings Bryan, three time Democratic candidate, emphatically denied ever considering a run for president as a Prohibition party candidate. He denied plans to move his residence to Texas, though he will establish a winter home there and proceed with a South America tour next winter.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Jay
Wue Nam Jennings Bryan
Hin Resis
Texas
Nebranka
South America
Winchester To Be Restored After Lawful Carry Protests
State circuit judges refused licenses to carry pistols triggering a large boom in Winchester trade. Armed miners and workers now walk with Winchester repeaters on pay days as the Fatry nent Coal Company payouts loom. Guards resemble State troops, with red renter arms, amid tensions in Mingo Wayne and Logan counties.
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Winchester
Paylik
Fatre Nent, Coal Company
Kent
Stata Aflra
Judes Wilkinsort
Mingo
Wayne
Omar Fale de Belt
Crab Seized Bather Foot by Crab Incident
In a July incident at Jimton, Mrs Anne Pillsbury narrowly escaped drowning after a crab grabbed her foot, with witnesses noting a lifesaver and others who intervened prevented a worse outcome. The event highlights dangers of sea life and the need for careful coastal watch.
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Jimton
Mase
Anne Pillsbury Cania
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