Denational Charges Against Laing Alleged Not Citizen of West Virginia
The Charleston dispatch reports charges against Chief Laing of the Department of Mines for neglect of duty misappropriation of state funds and other oath violations. The petitioners argue he cannot devote full time to the office due to mining interests receiverships and confirm he is not a West Virginia citizen. They request a hearing date to present evidence.
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Charleston
Glasscock
4 Laing
Department of Mines
J. A. Springer
Flemington
J. F. Bratt
Independence
Taing
Laing
Hiefsties
Cabla Creek
Lange
Pittsburg
Fort Pitt
Csty
Eat Laing
Ming L
Board of Examiners
Uletriot
Imapece
West Virginia
United States
Loex
Prosperity Soon to Arrive Europe
A brief notice notes prosperity anticipated soon across Europe with emphasis on widespread improvement and positive economic outlook. No specific events, dates, or organizations are detailed in the readable text.
United States Poised for Prosperity Boom Says Armour
J Ogden Armour arrives in New York from Europe and predicts a rare prosperity boom for the United States. The Chicago beef packer and financier voices strong optimism after his transatlantic voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. Ogden Armour
Chicago
Europe
United States
Death Threats Allegedly Tangle Ling and Masons Plot
Report from New York describes Leon Ling in hiding with across town searches in Chinatown as detectives pursue leads in the Sigel murder case. Authorities note a cordon and house to house checks while the Chinese Masons deny any intent to harm Chu Gain and Chu Lin though threats are alleged.
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New York
Colvatown
Chu Gain
Leon Ling
Leon
Philadelphia
Arizona
Norfolk
Mobile
Chinatown
Weket
Chu Lin
Leung Ling
Jane Chu Gain
Leung
Elsie Sigel
Chung Lin
Chu
Cha Gain
Alimony Granted to Katherine Gould in $36,000 Yearly Award
Justice Dowling in New York Supreme Court approved alimony of 3000 dollars a month for Katherine Clemens Gould from Howard Gould. She initially sought 120000 dollars annually while arguing she need not be deprived of her vodka, as long as her allowance is limited. The suit has been pending for weeks.
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New York
Justice Dowling
Supreme Court
Katherine Clemens Gould
Howard Gould
Woman Sues Berwind Coal Company for 1 Million Damages
Mrs Annie Ott of Somerset Pennsylvania sues Berwind Coal Company for 1 071 914 dollars claiming damages from mining coal on lands she owns. Suit filed in Somerset, Pennsylvania on June 25. The defendant is described as one of the wealthiest corporations in the state.
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Annie Ott
Somerset
Berwind Coal Company
Possible clue links Ling to Elsie Sigel slaying case
In New Orleans on June 25 a possible aid to tracing Leo Ling was given to police. Cabman James Stewart and baggage company workers Otto Lambert testified a Chinaman who passed through New Orleans about a week earlier was the alleged slayer Elsie Sigel. Identified Ling was described as the man. The Chinaman checked his trunk at the Minolta central station to Fast St. Louis.
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New Orleans
Leo
Ling
James Stewart
Oto Lambert
Chinama
Elsie Sigel
Tnnk
Minolta Tral
St. Louis
Dynamite Bomb Wrecks Saloon in Ticago
The Manning and Bowes saloon at State and Congress streets was wrecked by a dynamite bomb. Property loss estimated between 90 910,000. Authorities suspect the blast arose from a clash between rival gambling interests.
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Ticago
Manning & Bowes
State
Congress Streets
Taken to Richmond for Bragg murder case
Lexington Virginia resident Henry Bragg and accomplice were convicted of murder in Rockbridge County. Draw bond posted near Vesuvius on March 19. J. Stith penitentiary guard transported Bragg to Richmond for execution by July 9. Bragg maintains innocence.
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Lexington
H. Bragg
Rockbridge
Thomas BR. Drawbond
Vesuvius
Richmond
J. Stith
Bragg
Lynching of Alleged Attacker Reported Near Cuthbert
Cuthbert Ga June 25 Albert Reeve a negro who assaulted Mini Mery Taunton a white girl near here was captured and lynched last night and his body riddled with bullets by a determined mob.
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Cuthbert
1Albert Reeve
Mini Mery Taunton
Dime Athletics A Negro Club Forms in Memphis
Memphis June 25 the Dine Athletics a club of Negro men backed by Negro supporters has formed to pursue a match between Sam Tatagford and Jack Johnston for the world championship. It is the only organization of its kind in the world.
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Memphis
Tenn
Dine Athletics
Sam Tatagford
Jack Dohnston
Visitors and residents populate Chilhowee city scene
A string of locals and visitors pass through the city today including J T Johnson of Falls Milde, Ht. S. Brown from Bramwell, Capt Geo Davis of Glen Lyn, Mr and Mrs H R Davis of Hosnaker, and Mrs Vernon Hartman who is ill at East Graham. Attendees include H A Ritz and J R Dillard at court in Princeton and J T Stinson and Annie Lee of Grundy Va visiting.
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John Lod
Chilhow
J.T. Johnson
Falls Milde
Elty
M. Sparks
Davy
B. F. Boggess
Dakyais
Mende
Lebanon
Brown
Bramwell, Wats
Geo. Davis
Glen Lyn
H. R. Davis
Hosnaker
Vernon Hartman
East Graham
R. M. Garrett, Jr
Iron Lithin Springs
H. A. Ritz
J. It. Dillard
Prin
J. TL. Stinson
Jaughter
Annie Lee
Grundy
A. J. Copenhaver
DB. Baldwin
Minnie Foster
Pocahontas
Caldwell
Wrederick Street
A. H. Baldwin and Son
Portymouth
D. B. Baldwin
D. A. French
M. B. Easley
Pearisburg
Carey Allen
Bland Guinty
J. Wf. Higethotham
Brushfork
M. Binford
Cedartown
Georgia
Mex
Bivford
Hadford
Mise Rowe Sperry
Roderfield
Thin Toring
Arthur Rowe
Mise
Edith Vernon
Princeton
A. M. Brooks
New River
H. Gildersleeve
Johnson City
Tenn
Altamont
Narrows
BT. Vane
Montgomery County
Turner Lee wedding at Mt. Vernon Church in Washington
Apretty marriage was solemnized at Mt Vernon M and Church Washington Wednesday noon between W C Turney of Roanoke Va and Annie Page Lee of Martinsville Va with Rev J Howard Wells officiating. The couple were greeted by Mrs C B Lee and Sam William Lee and later entertained at Shoreham before departing for New York and other Northern cities. The bride is daughter of Capt W F Lee of Martinsville and a prominent Roanoke businessman’s daughter.
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Washington, D
Mt. Vernon M
Washington
W. C. Turney
Roneoke
Annie Page Lee
Martineville
J. Howard Wells
Susie Lee
Mamie One
Martinaville
Mra
Bristol bootlegger fined after mayor’s conviction
George Vidowtale, a Black resident in Bristol Tennessee, faced Mayor Rice on bootlegging charges. Found guilty on nine counts, he received sixty days in jail and a $50 fine per count. If he cannot pay, prison time extends to three years and four months.
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Bristol
Tenn
George Vidowtale
Rice
Tf Pritoy
Mayr
French chamber debated suppressing lotteries
Paria June 25. Preier Clemes tau introduced a will to the French chamber for the suppression of lotteries and the expansion of press freedom in expressions.
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Paria
Death of R B Allen at Christianaturg Virginia
RK Allen died at his residence after a long tuberculosis illness. He was about 25, from Newport News, with his wife. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and Mayans. The remains were shipped to his former home in Vieht.
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Chriationaturg
Allen
Morniog
Joseph Allen
Alles
Newport News
Wether
Keystone Defeats Princeton In Netboom Bout
Keystone defeats Princeton in a recent round of the barebell netwoon contest. the score and exact details are unclear but Keystone leads Princeton in the current series. A second game is scheduled for this afternoon.
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Barebell
Rinceton
Keystone
Keytone
Princeton
Cahill Affair Continues In Campbell County Court
In Mount Vernon Virginia, Cahill pleads not guilty to charges tied to alleged intimate relations with Cahill's wife. The trial resumes after a defenses request for a continuance and plans to call four key witnesses including Dr Wood who traveled west for questioning.
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Fleeky Mount
Cahill
Wood
Pacific
Radford Debates Dry Law As Town Remains Dry
East Radford Virginia votes to keep the town dry with a 104 majority. Result shows dry 94 wet West ward, total 883 ballots with 139 absentee and one invalid. Local option campaign drew ministers, churches, and citizens from nearby towns to support prohibition.
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East Radford
Haat Radford
Radford
Agso
New License Year Announces Tight Rules for Businesses
Commissioner Worley warns in a newspaper notice that a new license year begins in July and businesses needing licenses must act now or face jail. Readers are told to check another column for the exact time and place licenses will be issued and to avoid penalties from operating without proper permits.
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Worley
Portmouth Man Fires On Sweetheart Then Self In Suicide Attempt
In Portsmouth on June 24 William Wallace 21 fired at his sweetheart 19 Daley Holcombe then shot himself. The girl was wounded in the shoulder and Wallace was hospitalized with a liver injury likely to be fatal. Miles Holcombe the victim’s father reports recovery for his daughter.
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Portamouth
Daley Holcombe
William Wallace
Wallace
Miles Holcombe
W. W. Holcombe
Section Men to Receive Better Pay
Bloomington June 25 The Chicago and Alten railway company announces an increase of pay for all section men to 1.25 a day, the rate in effect before the recent depression.
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Bloomington
Chicago and Alten Railway Company
Denial of Mine Blast Story From Morning Papers
Superintendent Carol Robinson denies a Morning Telegram report of a carbonic blast at Dixon-Pocahontas Fuel Co in Huger West Virginia. Seven men were injured and two burned mildly but walked to the Miners Hospital after the blast. The superintendent says there is no foundation for the morning paper story.
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Huger
W. Va
Dixon-Pocahontas Fuel Co
Casol Robinacr
Robinson
Sewter
Woletya
Tragedy Surrounds Author Miller in Suit Over Affection
In Greenbrier county a noted author, Mrs. Miller, sues Myce Kershner for 50000 alleging she seduced and alienated Mrs. Miller's husband, Senator Alex McVeigh Miller. The case, prominent in social and political circles, cites a sensational bill with racy allegations and is defended by Henry Gilmer and John W. Arvuckle.
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Tittle
Alex McVeigh
Miller
Mia
Eircatt
Greenbrier
Myce
Kershner
Mra. Miller
Alex McVeigh Mier
Salem Couple Elopes to Bristol for Wedding
Arthur Devis and Miss Lacy Smith, both of Salem, eloped to Bristol and were married by Rev. H. W. Lavile.
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Salem
Bristol
Teno
Arthur Devis
Mias Lacy Smith
Salem Ve
H. W. Lavile
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Howard Bragg
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Fangier
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Co. Mand
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Dime Athletics A Negro Club
Will
Sam Langford
Jack Johnson
P. BR. Gilson
Jeon Ralph
Inet
Port‘hand
Oregon
Turner—Lee
RB. Alden
Cahill Cae
Hocky Mount Bentiet Agein
Wren
Ly Clark
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Me Clarke
French
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CENSE
Dixon-Pocahontas Co
Carol Robin
Son Wires
Alex McVeigh Miller
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