Mitchell Says W V A In The Backwoods
Bridgeport scene of a double tragedy as William Shorts and his wife die in a poisoning case. Shorts had forced his wife to drink carbolic acid then attempted suicide. Belmont County coroner cites parallel, rare crime context and notes Shorts had prior criminal history and a past shooting. Separate report from Pittsburg covers John Mitchell, ex UMWA president, urging mine safety and widow relief at a Mining Congress. Mitchell argues West Virginia needs improvement in safety and calls for governing measures to protect families of miners.
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Bridgeport
Ohio
William Bhorts
Shorts
Diven
Belmont County
P. E. Hapler
Arthur Higgins
Lincoln Avenue
William Shorts
Anna Miller
Fridgeport
Ohio Penitentiary
Bidgeport
Kittle Tracy
Marshal McClain
Charles Ames
Bresach
Pittsburg
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Carnegie Hall
United States
Ignant
John G. McHenry
Sifteenth
Pennsylvania
G. T. Bancroft
Mevia
Mitchell Gait
Galhends
James T. Gerfield
Nnan Ant Tank
Mitchell
West Virginia
Dsay
Missouri
Europe
C and O Fined for Rebating in Richmond Court
Richmond December 4 The Chespeake and Ohio railroad and W R Johnson & Company pled guilty to rebating before Judge Wadill The railroad fined 9004 Johnson and Company 3509 The railway fined 1000 on Pine county and Johnson and Company 1500 on one count and 460 on three others Several indictments were nolled on motion by Judge L L Lewis The referee noted principals were unaware of the violations The verdict followed yesterdays jury result finding A P Gilbert not guilty The case references Sweet Melody Flour.
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Richmond
Chesapeak & Ohio Railroad
W. R. Johnson & Company
Wad
W. R. Johnson & Comore
Thy Railway
Pine County
Johnson & Jomny
Nolle Pos
L. L. Lawis
United States District Attorney
John J. Marble
Interstate Commerce Commission
A. P. Gilbert
Hon. Howard Sutherland Faces Coming State Session
The Hon. Howard Sutherland is praised for a flattering majority in Randolph Upshur and Barbour counties and is expected to influence the upcoming state legislature session with his fine ability.
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Howard Sutherland
Randolph
Upshur
Barbour
Taylor County Poultry Show Expected To Be A Big Success
Ed J Blaney spearheads county wide poultry movement with farmers from across Taylor County expressing keen interest. First show planned for early January aims to surpass promoter expectations as a meeting in the city on Tuesday will finalize plans and announce exhibition venue.
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Taylor County
Ed. J. Blaney
Blaney
Venerable Lady Overfield Dies at 63 in Simpson
Mrs. John H. Overfield, respected Simpson resident, died at her home at 3 a.m. after a long illness. Survived by her husband, three sons, four daughters. Funeral from the Baptist church in Simpson at 11 a.m. Sunday. burial in Simpson Baptist cemetery. Undertaker John A. Mcade of Grafton in charge.
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John H. Overfield
Simpson
De'ly Sentinel
the Baptist
Baptist
John A. Mcade
Grafton
Meat on Friday dispensation to eat meat on Christmas Friday
Catholics worldwide may eat meat on December 26 because Christmas falls on a Friday this year, under a papal dispensation last granted long ago. The exception does not apply to New Year’s Day, which also falls on a Monday.
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Muiday
Irontown School Report for the month ending November 13 1908
The Irontown school reports 16 pupils enrolled, 14 average daily attendance, and 95 percent attendance with no absentees. Boys listed as Russell and Ray Satterfield, Willie and Roy Demoss. Girls include Fay Keener, May and Maud Menear, Rosa Satterfield, Nellie and Daisy DeMoss. Wade H. Hamilton is the teacher.
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Irontown
Russell
Ray Satterfield
Willie
Roy Demoss
Fay Keener
May
Maud Menear
Rosa Satterfield
Nellie
Daisy DeMoss
Wade H. Hamilton
Bud Sergener Heads for Alaska in Call of the Wild Tale
Bud Sergener, famed across early West Virginia and Colorado, was in the city Saturday en route to Alaska to answer the Call of the Wild. The rugged prospector and former sheriff is noted for his clashes with Perry Thayer, his dog trail ambitions, and adventures from Philippi to Canon City.
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Bud Sergener
Petyr Thayer
Alasta
Philippi
Grafton
Perry Thayer
Colorado
Sergener
Canon City
Klondike
Alaska
Wilds
West Virginia
Religion Not Divine Debate at University Lecture
Chicago December 4. Prof Foster of the University Divinity School argued that Christian religion is not of divine origin but a human creation without miraculous aid. In a Haskell hall lecture titled The Functional Importance of Religions he described religion as a human organism developed like music, language, science or morality, a view that sparked orthodox criticism.
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Prof. Foster
Chicago
University of Chicago
Foster
University Divinity School
Haskell Hall
Ten Million Mail Errors Reported by Chicago Post Office
In 1907 the Chicago mailing division recorded 9,869,975 mistakes in addressing letters packages and mail matter. Errors occurred at a rate of one per 134 pieces. Post office receipts rose to 14,585,582.77 dollars, up 8.8 percent from 1906, with about 139 million pounds of mail handled, 11 million more than the previous year, and letter mail during holidays 13 percent heavier.
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Chicago
Rabbi Wise Attacks Croker Dinner Attendees
New York December 4 Rabbi Stephen Wise condemns judges who attended Richard Croker’s dinner. He offers two explanations for their presence and argues such honors corrode youth morality. cites penal codes versus moral codes in judging the event.
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New York
Stephens Wise
Richard Croker
Tammany
Croker
Rexall remedies praised by Hyde drug stores
The B. M. Hyde Drug Co promotes Rexall remedies as pure, dependable, and backed by a personal satisfaction guarantee. They claim 300 distinct Rexall medicines, with Dyspepsia Tablets highlighted for stomach issues, urging the public to test the products risk free. The Grafton Drug and Chemical Company is noted in the promotion.
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Hyde
B. M. Hyde Drug Co
Rexall
Grafton Drug and Cheelmal Company
Destructive Blaze Destroys Parkersburg Shoe Factory
Destructive fire in Parkersburg West Virginia damages a Graham Bum garner Company shoe factory, estimated at $20,000. The blaze confines to one story in the business district, with the entire city fire force called. About 90 workers lose jobs temporarily, and operations will resume after insurance adjustment.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Graham Bumgarner Company
Governor Guild Arraigns Cannon Over Spanish War Deaths
Massachusetts Governor Curtis Guild attacks Speaker Cannon in a New England Magazine symposium, alleging Cannon's war record and opposition to arm bill funding led to the deaths of soldiers in the Spanish War. He accuses influence, delays, and misplaced priorities, linking national policy to troop casualties. The piece also laments forest fire impacts and New England water and road conditions amid political criticism.
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Cannon
Boston
Joe
Curtis Guilt
Massachusetts
New England
Guild
Guildinys
Lexington
Balimore
Congress
Hnever
Mediation Succeeds in Pennsylvania Railroad Settlement
Washington reports a successful mediation between the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Pennsylvania Lines after talks with the board of mediation led by Knapp and Neill. General Manager Peck accepted the written agreement, with both sides expressing satisfaction and a binding exchange of documents. The statement calls for defined appeal times and prompt reviews by subordinate officers to prevent future friction.
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Washington
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Pennsylvania’ Lines
Pittsburg
Board of Mediation
Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chas. P. Neill
G 1. Peck
Pennsylvania Lines
Board of Adjustment
Peck
Warren Stone
Burgess
Brotherhood
Witnapp
Dr. Neill
Pennsylvania Railroad
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Publig
Rochester
B. M. Hyde
Woolfort
Jackson & Fro
National Guard
Annon Fs Bland
New Rogland
National Forester
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