Death of James Emoy St Clair in Taylor County
James Emoy St Clair of Simpson, Taylor County, died Tuesday at his home after a three month illness. Born September 5, 1835, he was 88 years 3 months 6 days old. A lifelong Methodist, charter member of Simpson M E church, he served on the board of stewards and trust. Survived by wife Caroline Warder, two children EB McIntosh of Columbus and Edgar C St Clair of Simpson, plus two sisters, grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral Thursday at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev Meredith and Rev Snider. interment in Simpson cemetery.
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James Emoy St. Clair
Simpson
Hiatiny
Stewards
Board of Trust
Herh
Grand Army of the Reputand
St. Clair
Caroline R. Warder
William and Warder
EB. B. McIntosh
Columbus
Ohio
Edgar C. St Clair
Emme Une Warder
Mannington
Julia Lewin
Still Working For Release of Entombed Men
In Scranton Pennsylvania on December 12 rescue workers dig through rock for a fifth day at the mine where four men are entombed. Despite dangerous conditions crews press on with hopes of finding the missing men alive.
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Scranton
Williamson Raises Funds For Big Hotel
Williamson West Virginia reports a community hotel fund drive success as stock sales reach 493000 dollars from 1400 shareholders. Aimed at 400006 dollars, the campaign closed Monday night, backed by a 150 member committee and support from the chamber of commerce Kiwanis clubs churches and town organizations.
Coal company wins case against U S Navy coal requisition
White Oak Coal Company was awarded 899 054.60 dollars by a U S district court jury in Charleston W V in a suit seeking payment at wartime worket prices for coal requisitioned for the navy. U S district attorney Elliott Northcott immediately moved for a new trial.
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Charleston
W. Va
United States
White Oak Coal Company
United States District Court
Elliott Norhcott
Fox Trial Begins in Atlanta for Klan Leader Fox
In Atlanta on December 12 the trial of Philip Fox former publicity agent for the Ku Klux Klan and editor of the Night Hawk opens. Prosecutors allege Fox helped kite funds tied to Klan factions led by Hiram Evans and William Simmons. Mrs Margaret Weaver is indicted as an accessory before the fact in Coburns slaying with ties to Fox from the weekend prior to the shooting.
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Atlanta
Philip Fox
Ku Klux Klan
Night Hawk
Hiram Evans
Kiting
Wm Coburn
William Simmons
Fox
Margaret Weaver
Capt. Coburn
Pex
Frneral
Coburn
Columbus
Ohio
Pardon Drive Formed for Lieutenant Griffis in Chicago
A national committee aimed at securing a pardon for Lieutenant Corliss Hooven Griffis, sentenced to nineteen months in a German prison for the attempted kidnapping of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, has been formed with Chicago as headquarters at Dr James M Whitney Hall. The group includes representatives from every state, and a cablegram from Dr Griffis to the committee was received.
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Chicago
Corliss Hooven Griffis
Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll
James M. Whitney Hall
Iroquois Pire & Chemical Company
Hall
Jealousy Motive Cited In WifeKilling Case
Louisvile case details a love triangle ending in murder as insurance agent John George killed his wife, Eugene Coats, and then himself after she danced with Coats. Investigators cite jealousy as motive while Mrs. George recalls threats. The couple had a two year old child.
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Louisville
John George
Eugene Coats
George
Coats
News Boys Should Be Remembered At Christmas Time
Remember the newsies during Christmas as readers urged to give cash to the boys delivering newspapers. The piece notes rain snow heat and long hours, saying a small Christmas gift brings warmth and helps a boy support a widow and her family.
Republic Sentinels Urge Law Changes
Four resolutions adopted by representatives of patriotic societies urge Congress to back amendments and limit federal power. They push Wadsworth Garrett amendment for broader citizen input, oppose curbing Supreme Court power, call for fewer government bureaus, and reject federal aid as unconstitutional and uneconomic. Senator Reid adds that bureaus grow too large and Americans rely too much on government.
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Washington
Congress
Ative
Sentinels of the Republic
Wadsworth-Garrett
Supreme Court
Reid
Pennsylvania
Accidental gun discharge kills Bay hunter
Clarksburg report of a hunting accident near Glen Falls states 16 year old Howard Moran, son of Mrs. Melvin Moran of Northview, was instantly killed when his shotgun exploded as he paused to eat an apple during a hunting trip on December 12.
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Clarksburg
Glen Falls
Howard Moran
Melvin Moran
Northview
Bazaar Ladies Aid sale at Empire Market
The Ladies Aid Society of St. Pauls Lutheran Church offers assorted fancy work for sale at Empire Market on Saturday afternoon and evening December 15 in 244 fp 71.
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Ladies Aid Society of
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Empire Market
Mayor’s Proclamation Urges Christmas Seal Appeal in Grafton
The mayor of Grafton, West Virginia calls citizens to support the Christmas Seal sale conducted by the Taylor County Tuberculosis and Public Health Committee. He urges December participation to fund local disease prevention and maintain an active health program under the banner All for Health for All.
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West Virginia
Grafton
Herc
Taylor County
Thomas
Catier
City of
Four Children Burned To Death In Indiana Farm Home
In Loogootee Indiana a family tragedy left four children dead after a fire destroyed their farm home. The father William Ulman was severely burned while trying to rescue the youngsters. The blaze occurred late last night ten miles north of Loogootee.
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Loogootee
Ind
William Ulman
Here
Prohibition Publicity Man Found Dead in Washington
Sherman Cueno director of publicity for the prohibition unit and a friend of the late President Harding was found dead in his Washington apartment. Mon oxide from a small coal heater apparently caused the death. He formerly worked as an Ohio newspaper man.
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Washington
Sherman Cueno
Prohibition
President Harding
Ohio
Graves of American Dead Are Cared For
Washington December report from General Pershing to Secretary Weeks says American cemeteries in France are progressing satisfactorily. Pershing completed an inspection since arriving October 26, noting 30,174 American deaths buried in France, England, and Belgium with 1,568 unknown. Labor and planting delays at six French cemeteries expected to be resolved. finish scheduled for next Memorial Day.
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Washington
France
General Pershing
Weeks
War Department
England
Belgium
Pershing
Meuse Argonne
Romaine
French German Athletes Say They Forget Politics
In Mayence Germany on December 9 French civilians stationed there faced a German football club for the first time since 1914. The German captain welcomed the meeting as sportful, the French captain agreed that sport makes brothers, and both teams shook hands. The French won five goals to nil.
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Mayence
Germany
Foottall
Geryman
Port
Power outage notice for VA and MD on Sunday
There will be an interruption in the service Sunday December 16 from 1 to 3 pm by Power Co. 247-1DKgt affecting Virginia and Maryland customers and requiring temporary service shutdown. The notice advises customers to prepare for possible outage and plan accordingly.
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MD, Power CO
Coolidge Presses Tax Cut And War Bonus Stance
President Coolidge urged Congress to cut over 3.3 billion from the national tax bill while opposing a soldiers bonus. He outlined tax law revisions to lower income taxes, repeal certain levies, and adjust deductions, saying reduced taxation would support economical government and broad public consensus. He warned against new spending beyond essential functions and noted prosperity and veteran needs.
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Washington
Coolidge
Congress
Policie
GERMAN DANCE HALL TAX TO FUND CHARITY
Berlin authorities plan to take over old beer and jazz halls and open kitchens for the poor. A tax of one old merk for evening entertainment will fund meals for about 35 000 people. In Charleston, West Virginia, roughly 40 000 United Mine Workers in district 17 vote for a vice president to replace an eliminated candidate. Ballots are counted locally and reported to Charleston for district final results, not expected before January 1.
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Berlin
Snme
Charleston
W. Va
United Mine Workers of America
William Petry
R. M. Williams
Barrackville
Nick Reille
Fairmont
Fred Mooney
Kanawha to Host Model Farm Demonstration
Charleston December reports a practical Kanawha Valley farming demonstration led by county agent T Y McGovran who has bought 103 acres by Mink Shoals run Elk River four miles up. He plans year round production with an apple orchard and scientific planting to show Keanawha farmers can grow superior apples and earn 4000 to 5000 dollars annually on ten acres.
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Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha Valley
T. Y. McGovran
Mink Shoals Run
Elk River
Kanawha County
McGowran
Kanawha
McGovran
Burning Film Fire Hurts Three Boys At Kingwood High
In Kingwood West Virginia a moving picture film ignited from a small flame in a resistance cell of a machine in the high school auditorium. Three occupants of the moving lecture booth were burned and ten reels of film destroyed. Donald Everly an 11 year old boy received the most severe burns about the head face and arms. Karl Wolfe operated the machinist device with his brother Jefferson Wolfe nearby. The accident caused a panic but only led to booth wall damage.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Kingwood
Karl Wolfe
West Virginia University
Jefferson Wolfe
Donald Everly
Xmas Bazaar at Presbyterian church venue details
The Lend A Hand Circle of the Presbyterian church hosts a Xmas Japanese Bazaar in the chamber of commerce rooms on Saturday December 15 at 11 a.m. Tea will be served. Helpers needed to unload paper from car at the Japanese booth on Davis Siding. Bread pies cakes and candy available at Sentinel office Thursday evening at 7:00.
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Presbyterian Church
Chamber of Commerce
Davis Siding
Sentinel Office
Eerisat
West Virginia fights license fee bias against Ford roadster
Morgantown residents led by the chamber of commerce protest a higher license rate for Ford roadsters converted to light trucks. D. M. Willis and F. Guy Ash within the house of delegates urged action as Governor Morgan and state commerce groups may press for a change. The campaign seeks to persuade the road commission to reclassify the vehicle.
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Morgantown
W. Va
State Road Commission
Road Commission
D. M. Willis
F. Guy Ash
House of Delegates
Morgan
Chamber of Commerce
Diamond Brothers Indicted for Bank Messengers Murder
New York December 12. Morris Diamond Joseph Diamond and Antony Pantano were indicted today by the Kings County grand jury for first degree murder in the slaying and robbery of two West End Bank messengers in Brooklyn on November 14.
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New York
Morris Diamond
Joseph
Antony Pantano
Kings County
West End
Brooklyn
English Farmer Grows Virginia Tobacco Near Church Crookham
About 14,000 pounds of tobacco leaf have been harvested from 18 acres on A J Brandons farm near Church Crookham England. The leaf, Virginia and Turkish varieties, will be manufactured in Salisbury and retailed by 100 agents in London and the provinces who report strong repeat orders.
National convention at Cleveland to set 1924 delegate plan
The 1924 Republican National Convention will meet in Cleveland on June 10. Delegates will be apportioned largely on the old basis, with northern and southern representation. a plan to curb Southern votes was overturned. The committee recommends equal status for women as members, with one man and one woman from each state serving as national committeemen on parity. Cleveland led San Francisco and Des Moines in city choice.
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Washington
Cleveland
Democratic Solid South
National Committee
Coolidge
Chicago
Rehal
Des Moines
Hiram Johnson
San Francisco
California
Colorado
Idaho
Nevada
New Jersey
Oregon
Utah
Wisconsin
Hawaii
New Mexico
Harding
Alge
West Virginia
Taxicab Demolished by Train at Clarksburg Crossing
At a Hazel Atlas glass plant crossing in Clarksburg West Virginia two occupants escaped serious injury when a train demolished a taxicab strewing parts along the track for 200 feet. Driver Mullinix claimed no warning while conductor Palmer said the car stopped on the track and the driver became excited. Passengers Mullinix and Richards sustained cuts and bruises.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Hazel Atlas ‘Glass
R. B. Mullilinix
J. P. Palmer
Mullinix
C. B. Richards
Slayer of Cousin Neff to be Tried Monday
Huntington West Virginia December 12. A special petit venire of fifty men will be called next Monday to try one case Elmer Neff confessed slayer of his cousin at the church altar. The court prepares for the sole trial in this session amid media attention and public interest.
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Cousin Wittch
Huntington
W. Va
Elmer Neff
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BIG
Ditor
Evans
Will Ried
WM. Coburn
Simmons Paction
Republic Sentinels
Leia
United Mine Workers OF District 17
High Auditorium
West Va
Diamond Brothers
Virginia
Commits
Church of Plamingt Baaur
Dchan
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