Fairmont Embezzler Arrested After Year Away
Fairmont authorities captured S Fuiler Brown on a capias at his sister’s home near Johntown. Indicted in circuit court for embezzlement, Brown was treasurer of Palatine Lodge No. 84 and fled February 20 1907 with about 1842 20 in cash coins and notes. He had shaved his moustache and traveled widely, including North Carolina and Tunnelton, before returning last week and being jailed. Brown’s arrest ends a long pursuit by Deputy Harris and Wid Gould.
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Fairmont
S. Fuiler Brown
Harry Fleming
Johntown
Harris
Wid Gould
Brown
Palatine Lodge No. 84
Reap Grand Jury
North Carolina
Tunnelton
RTOW
Mr. Brow
Widwould
Marshal Hupp Brings Prisoners In From Simpson
Deputy U S Marshal EB Hupp of Parkersburg arrived from Simpson with Marty Newhouse and John Tyson charged with illegal sale of intoxicants. They allegedly obtained liquor from the Simpson express office and sold to locals. A preliminary hearing before U S Commissioner Charles R Lilly set bonds at 300 dollars each for the next U S court term. World’s Greatest Cathedral faith note follows.
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U. S
EB. D. Hupp
Parkersburg
Simpson
Marty Newhouse
John Tyson
Express
United States
Charles R. Lilly
U. S. Court
Famed Idaho killer Orchard faces clemency bid in court
Boise reports Judge Fremont Wood urged commutation for Harry Orchard, confessed murderer of twenty one, after trial tied to the Steunenberg case. Barons board to review, as labor leaders accuse favoritism, while Boise split on whether Orchard acted alone or was coerced by Western Federation of Miners.
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Boise, Ida
Harry Orchard
Fremont Wood
Wood
Orchard
Haywood and Pettibone
Western Federation of Miners
Steunenberg
Board of Barons
Idaho
Haywood
Gooding
Boise
Western Federation
Idaho Pardon Board
Bunker Hill and Sullivan Mill
Martin G
Colorado
Goddard
Denver
Gov. Peabody
Sherman Bell
Sweet Melody Flour Rhode Island Red Balls Sale
A Rhode Island Red Balls setting priced at 200 dollars for 16 units. Advertisement cites D. C. Pratt at 18 Beech 8 407-6ta-4tw with a brief sale offer. The terse notice enumerates the item, price, and contact address in a local commerce context.
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Rhode Island
D. C. Pratt
Beech
Miners Strike at Tunnelton Shuts Mines and Looms Dark
About 400 miners at Merchants Coal Company in Tunnelton strike over a proposed 10 percent wage cut set for April 1. Mines close, electric light and rail shipments disrupted, risking town darkness and local economy until a deal is reached.
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Merchants Coal Company
Tunnelton
Coal Company
Preston County
Merchant Coal Company
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
No Clue To Robbers At Red Cross Pharmacy Attempt
No clue has been found yet to the persons who tried to enter the Red Cross Pharmacy on Monday night. There seems to be a gang of prowlers about the city whose object is to break in and rob stores and private residences. City authorities should endeavor to break up this business.
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Red Cross
Moths Warned: Health Risks From Mothballs Cited by Doctors
Doctors warn mothball use poses danger, noting dangerous fumes and health risks for households. The playful line about moths having no fear underscores a serious safety message.
John Mitchell Retires as UMWA Leader in 1900s Era
Indianapolis April 1 John Mitchell steps down after a decade as executive head of the United Mine Workers of America He resigns due to ill health and Thom L Lewis of Ohio succeeds him The union grew to about 260000 members since Mitchell became president The 1903 anthracite strike led by Mitchell helped shape labor relations and Roosevelt arbitration A possible Illinois gubernatorial bid and Panama labor reports have been mentioned for Mitchell Lewis succeeds with a plan to expand the union Lewis bridges labor relations with a firmer stance and a cautious radical label
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
John Mitchell
Thomas L. Lewis
Ohio
Miners’ Union
Mitchell
Union
Roosevelt
Arbitration Commission
Illinois
Spring Valley
Panama
Canal Zone
Lewis
Tom Lewis
Bridgeport, O
Mine Workers
Robt H Bradford Dies at 52 on South Side
Rob ert H Bradford a longtime Baltimore and Ohio stationary engineer died Monday at 1 10 PM after a long illness. A 52 year old resident of the South Side he leaves a wife and a brother. He belonged to Grafton Camp No 4 Woodmen of the World and will be honorably laid to rest from his South Side home Wednesday at 2 PM with Rev C L Trawin officiating at Bluemont cemetery under John A McCabe Undertaker care.
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South Side
Robert H. Bradford
Baltimore & Ohio
Bradford
Grafton Camp
Woodmen of the World
White Rose Grove
Woodmen Circle
Order
C. L. Trawin
The
Baptist Church
Bluemont Cemetery
John A. McCabe
Sentinel
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Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Keyser
Cumberland
Brunswick
Pinto
Grafton
Pairmont
Hupp
Helgal
Rome
Idaho Board of Pardons
Nellie Jackson
Watson Hotel
Jackson
Miss Line
W. F. German
Louisville
Edwardston
Watson
Prank Jackson
Fairmont Coal Company
America
Cuba
Havana
Washington
Santa Clara
Burnside & Company
Walnut Street
West Grafton
R. N. Parrish
J. B. Cooper
Pennsylvania
Cooper
B. F. Redinger
Beaumont
Mr. Cooper
Ble
Ogy
Royal
Famesident
United Mine Workers of America II
William B. Wilson
Robt Bradford
Canada
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Ottawa
Heml Williams
Gardner
Toledo
House
Pittsburg
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