Four face the death penalty in Huntington
Aug. 16 Huntington. Four young men from near Hamlin are jailed in Lincoln county awaiting preliminary hearing after being charged with attempted criminal assault on a 16 year old daughter of Hezekiah Adkins of Lincoln county, burglary of the Adkins home, and intimidation of Mrs Adkins and her daughter. The prisoners are Lorena Lovejoy Jim Alderson Ormont and Henry Adkins. The crimes are alleged to have occurred last night while the women were at home alone.
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Huntington
Hezekiah Adkins
Lincoln County
Adkins
Glasscock Likely New Dean Of WV Law School
Charleston August 16 The West Virginia University law school dean post remains unsettled as the state board of regents weighs three candidates ex Governor W F E Glasscock ex Congressmen William P Hubbard and Joseph H Gaines The vacancy follows the resignation of Charles S Hors on the faculty chair remains offered to Glasscock with board awaiting his decision
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Charleston
Law School of
West Virginia
State Board of Resents
W. F E. Glasscock
Moxantown
William P. Hubbard
Wheeling
Joseph H. Gaines
Charles 8. Hors
Miner finds Smoltz body on way home
Onlookers among other miners on their way home discovered the body of Smoltz, drawing immediate attention to the scene. Investigators arrived to document the death and begin standard procedures.
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Smoltz
Bennett Announces Campaign For Seats In Congress
Weston West Virginia August 16 Louis Bennett confirms plans to enter the contest for the Democratic nomination to succeed John W. Davis in Congress. He stresses duty to the Wilson administration, urges unity, and pledges to support the party if nominated while signaling readiness to stand in the front ranks for the truth he believes.
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Weston
W. Va
Louis Bennett
Congress
John W. Davis
Wilson
Tam
Break in long hot wave brings scattered showers
Heavy showers eased heat and drought across Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma but rainfall remains incomplete. In parts only a 24 hour soaking rain would relieve drought as wells and streams run dry. Temperatures near century mark fell with clouds and showers while drought linked fishers seek relief in Jackson County streams drying to pools.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Kansas City
Ang
Misson Kansas
Oklahoma
Kansas
United States Weather Bureau
Missouri
Jackson County
Colored Giant Young Samson Found With His Father
An eleven year old colored boy named Samson, weighing 246 pounds, was found living with his father in a lonely cabin behind Edmond. Described as a typical giant, he performs feats of strength considered miraculous. His parents are of medium size and his remarkable growth has been noticed only in the past year.
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Charleston
Edmond
Strike Closes Missouri Lead Belt Mines
In Flat River Missouri on August 16 Associated Press reports the Western Federation of Miners strike idled about 6000 workers as all mines in the San Francisco county lead belt halted operations though pumps continued running.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Flat River
San Francisco County
Western Federation of Miners
Miner Geo Smoltz Ambush Murder Near Trees
WHEELING Aug 1 Geo Smoltz a miner at Trees near St Clairsville Ohio was shot in a secluded path while returning from work. He was killed instantly by a head shot and authorities with a bloodhound team hunted the slayers who were believed to be fired miners recently discharged. Smoltz had worked only two days in the new position amid tensions over layoffs.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Geo. Smoltz
Trees
St. Clairsville
Joi Anderson
Smoltz
Thi
A Mother's Gratitude for Dean's Kidney Pills
A Grafton mother recounts her child’s kidney weakness and incontinence, crediting Dean's Kidney Pills from Union Drug Co. with stopping pain and strengthening kidneys, confirming an earlier endorsement. The account highlights relief from back pains and improved urinary control, praising the product's effectiveness.
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Grafton
W. H. Grow
High Street
W. Va
Dean
Union Drug Co
Donn
Both Governors Stand Pat in New York State
Davis and Elkins College announce fall term begins September 17 with an accessible cheap program offering advanced preparatory, commercial, and collegiate courses. Enrollment rose by 28 students last year, highlighting opportunities without heavy expenses. Catalogs and view books available upon request from Jas. E. Allen, president. For sale by Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, NY. Remember the name Dean's.
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Davis, and Elkins College
Jas
E. Allen
Bikins
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
Aee
United States
Dean
New York Impeachment Clash Delays Governor Decision
In Albany and the Capitol Sulzer and Glenn press their claims as governor while the court fight stalls. Mrs Sulzer grows worse. doctors report increasing fever and restless sleep. Lawmakers plan to meet next Tuesday as both sides await action and a possible impeachment trial decision.
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William Sulzer
Martin H. Glenn
Sulzer
Associated Press Dispatch
Albany
New York
Capitol
James Molley
Martinsburg
W. Va
Tin Strikers to Arbitrate at Clarksburg
Clarksburg W Va Aug 16 The city council authorized the Mayor to appoint seven citizens to confer with Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate Co and the striking workers to settle the strike that led to the plant's closure several weeks ago.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Clarksburg
W. Va
Phillips Sheet
Tin Plate Company
Pankhurst Leaves England for France Amid Hunger Strike
Militant suffragette leader Mrs Emina Pankhurst departed England for France after being granted license under the Cat and Mouse act. She faces three years penal servitude for conspiracy and vows to continue the fight, with daughter Christable guiding the Paris campaign from abroad.
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Associated Press
London
Emaline Pankhurst
England
France
Channel
Southampton
Havre
Christable Pankhurst
Pankhurst
Militant Suffragette Organization
Paris
Militant
Ten men arrested after Erie riot left three shot
In Erie Pennsylvania August 16 ten men were arrested after a serious riot last night in which three people were shot. Detectives Charles Hall and Kenneth Lopsley and strike breaker Alexander Orewski are held on shooting with intent to kill charges. The molder strike now in its tenth month involves about 1500 workers with unrest rising and discussions of calling in the state constabulary.
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Tennsylvans
Era
Erie
Charles Hall
Kenneth
Lopsley
Alexander Orewski
Harrisburg
Neighbors Plan Flemington Hay Ride Outing
Members of the Royal Neighbors and auxiliaries of the Modern Woodmen of America traveled to Flemington for an evening outing. The group included Mrs. C. J. Caught, Mrs A. B. Young, Mrs. B. M. Pratt, Mrs. Henry Tramner, Mrs. J. C. Brag, Mrs. Charles Lyons, Mrs. Alice Perin, Mrs. Ed Ware, Mrs. W. A. Mitchell, Mrs. H. C. Bredlove, Mrs. J. P. Cutright, Miss Florence Hamilton, Helen Carroll, and Mary Lyons, with a hay ride featured in the program.
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Ington
W. A. Mitchell
H. C. Bredlove
J. P. Cutright
Florence Hamilton
Helen Carroll
Mary Lyons
Poultry feed claim sparks cautious farmer attention
An old farm ad snippet touts products like Hewels Dry Mash and Succulenta tablets to boost vitality and stamina in birds, warning that lack of vitality causes most poultry failures and urging readers to try their formulas as a remedy.
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W. Virginia Exp
Union of Presbyterian and Cumberland churches upheld
In Kansas City on August 16 Judge A B Van Valkenburg in the US district court upheld an injunction preventing Cumberland church members from interfering with use of church property by the United Church of Missouri in a dispute dating to 1906.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Presbyterian Church In
United States of America
Cumberland Presbyterian Churches
A. 8. van Valkenburgh
United States District Court
Cumberland Church
United Church of Church
Missouri
Experts Testify In Dan Case At Morgantown
In Morgantown Aug 16 the Hydro Electric Company of West Virginia brought forward several experts to support the safety of the Cheat Haven dam near the state line and to counter Dr J White WV geologist who asserts the dam foundation is unstable The testimony centers on a clash between a geologist of international standing and engineers from both sides including Capt H C Frick USA and university consultant Dr Mead of Wisconsin and focuses on comparisons with Ohio river dam No 26 conditions.
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Morgantown
Hydro-Electric Company of
West Virginia
Cheat Haven
J. ©. White
White
Scheidenheim
W. S. Williams
M. F. Happhes
H. C. Frick
Army Board of Engineers
Pittsburg
Ohio River
State Line
Mead
University of Wisconsin
West, Virginia
Lind faces uncertain run amid Mexican satire and theater talk
Huerta hints Governor Lind must gamble as unrest and theater chatter swirl in Mexico. The speaker clarifies Lind is not pursuing the presidency, noting Sulzer’s autumn vaudeville schedule and a benefit performance for himself.
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Huerta
Lind
Mexico
Fair Land
Sulzer
Good Homes and Investments in Virginia Farms
Virginia acres offered: 360 acre Macadam road farm with orchard and store nearby near R A. 225 acre farm near Winchester priced at 30 per acre with half cash. 80 acre apple orchard near town on R R. 150 acre farm with brick dwelling and large store 8 miles from R BR. Shenandoah Valley climate and roads noted. Write W T Birmingham Winchester Va. June 26.
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Virginia F
R. A
Winchester
R. R
R. BR
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
W. T. Birmingham
Rich lumberman killed in Duluth under cloud of $90,000
Duluth, Minn. Aug 16 A wealthy Duluth lumberman John Mellplane was found dead in his basement with a bullet wound. Police and a private detective suspect murder amid an insurance payout, while the family says the pistol went off during a fall or a burglar acted.
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Duluth
Minn
John Melplane
Croyer
Mellplane
Two Murders Puzzle Smoky City Authorities
Pittsburg detectives and city police hunt two murderers after two fatal crimes in the last 24 hours. Pauline Loos, a Crafton teacher, was found in the Allegheny River near Verona after an assault and drowning. Nicholas Ritorti was shot to death on Washington Street as a man fired into a group and fled, witnesses say.
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Pittsburg
Pauline Loos
Crafton
Allegheny River
Verona
Nicholas Ritortt
Washington Street
Ritorti
Former Page Grilled by Congressman
McMichaels, former chief page, testified before the House lobby committee that he is paid 75 weekly by the New York World to write a story on Twenty Years in the Employ of the House. He said he has a verbal agreement and denies attempting to suppress information in exchange for pay.
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HOUSE
Page McMichalis
Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
L. McMichaels
House of Representatives
Martin M. Mulhall
National Association of Manufacturers
New York World
Mulhall
McMichael
J. E. Smith
J. P. McDermott
Allen R. Irvine
Irvine
McDermott
Turk Linn Died At Noon In Cook Hospital
Glenn Linn known as Turk Linn, famed sports writer of this city, died at noon in Cook hospital after lingering since Monday on the brink of eternity. His death followed a personal crisis and poisoning attempt, drawing statewide attention to the tragedy.
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Fairmont
Glenn Linn
Turk” Linn
Cook Hospital
Lind Talks With Mexican Foreign Minister in Washington
John Lind personal representative of President Wilson held a one hour conference with Senor Camboa the Mexican foreign minister at Camboa's private residence in Washington. Lind traveled to and from the meeting alone. Turkey reportedly plans for war with Bulgaria again amid ongoing regional tensions.
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Washington
John Lind
Wilson
Senor Camboa
Mr. Lind
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