Carr Guilty of Murder in First Degree
Elkins West Virginia February 27 The jury found Martin Carr guilty of first degree murder in the shooting of Howard Richard with a verdict delivered at noon The defense had argued Carr was elsewhere and witnesses testified to alibi but the strongest witness Bertha White tied the defendant to the scene The jury recommendation urged imprisonment in the penitentiary The case sparked court room drama as Carrs wife screamed and cried at the verdict In Fairmont the mood shifted amid Prohibition debate ahead of the upcoming election and rumors of public reaction to a whiskey license vote
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Elkins
W. Va
Carr
Bertha White
Martin Carr
Bertha
Frank Miller
Miller
Fair- Mont
Senate
Fairmont
Notice to Public on February 29 Last Day Sale
Saturday February 29 marks the final business day of L Bernstein's clothing store. Secure valuable clothing for you and your children at giveaway prices while they last. 296-41.
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L. Bernstein
Dramatic Dermot Railroad Bill Passed in Legislature
Charleston W Va Feb 27 resolutions seek adjournment Saturday. McDermott railroad bill passed the House and Senate concurrence in Wetzel substitute, awaiting governor signature. The drastic measure may compel Baltimore and Ohio to build on seized right of way or surrender claims. Mine committee to continue, extra session unlikely, amendments tabled, ventilation and site-committee costs approved, registration law read.
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Charleston
House
Senate
A Florida Negro Faces Hanging in St Augustine
Charles Powell, a Black man, is scheduled for execution in the county jail yard at St Augustine tomorrow unless a governor’s reprieve is granted. Powell killed John Rogers near Bunnell last summer after a quarrel over alleged slander of his wife. Powell escaped to Georgia before being arrested by Sheriff Jerry, and has shown indifference to his impending fate.
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St. Augustine
Fla
Charles Powell
Govenor
Powell
Bunnell
John Rogers
Rogers
Wreupon Powell
Georgia
Jerry
At the Casino Program Features Vocalists and Stars
The Casino tonight presents Veda and Quintarouw the revolving globe equilibrists and Miss Evalyn Raymond the up to date song artist singing latest ballads and classical selections. Mr Ord Weaver will sing Chas Harris latest success Somewhere illustrated, the moving picture will be The Quiet Ho
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Veda
Quintarouw
Evalyn Raymond
America
Ord Weaver
Chas. K. Harris
Protest Against Midnight Court Naval Program Sparks Petitions
New York activists sign a congressional petition by the Peace Society protesting a naval buildup including four battleships. Clergy leaders Andrew Carnegie Henry Potter David Greer Newell Hillis and Charles Parkhurst back calls to curb military spending and seek peaceful international methods. Also report of a midnight session in Parkersburg with Gatina Vardvine and wife arrested for selling liquor without a license and distant fights among Grafton youths at the B and O station.
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New York
Hobson
Pritchett
Mahan
Peace Society of New York
Andrew Carnegie
Henry ©. Potter
David H. Greer
Newell Dwight Hillis
Charles H. Parkhurst
Congress
New York City
Roosevelt
French Assembly
United States
Charles R. Lilly
U. S
E. Hupp
Parkersburg
Gatina Vardvine
Yachene
Hierra
Justice Lilly
Uncle Sam
United States Court
Clarksburg
Grafton
Senate advances emergency currency bill in unfinished business
Aldrich Bill Washington Feb 27 Senate moves the emergency currency bill to unfinished business after passing penal code. Senator Nelson argues for a deposits guarantee on national banks and criticizes current methods. Arthur Wright returns to his studio after a serious spell and Mrs. Wright airs up. Superintendent H H B Flesher of the Reform School visits the city for a brief business stop.
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Washington
Senate
Aldric
Nelson
Arthur
Wright
Mrs. Wright
H. H B. Flesher
Reform School
Escapee Keely recaptured near Moundsville returns home
John Keely, who fled the West Virginia Reform School at Pruntytown Tuesday night, was caught at Moundsville early today and headed for Wheeling. The chase ended at Handley crossing after riding freight cars. Supt Flesher notes only one prior escape unaccounted for in school history and cites a North Carolina escapee as still at large. a return to Pruntytown is urged. Also, Monongalia county boosters announce B and O railroad to run Fairmont to Pittsburg in two years, with eight thousand dollars invested in Morgantown bridge, signaling good faith.
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John Keely
West Virginia
Reform School
Pruntytown
Moundsville
Wheeling
Handley Crossing
West Grafton
Flesher
North Carolina
Bluefield
Monongalia County
Fairmont
Pittsburg
Morgantown
Monongalia Court
Fairmont West
Epworth League meeting arrangements near July institutes
F Kendall of Grafton state president meets L K Richards' committee to plan state league institutes at the old fair grounds in July. Also noted is the postponed trolley ride and dinner for the Women's Music Club due to Mrs. Davis's serious illness at her West Main street home.
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F. Kendall
Grafton
Epworth League
L. K. Richard
State League
Clarksburg
Woman’s Music Club
W. S. Brydon
G. A. Bolden
Thomas E. Davis
West Main Street
Hettie Green Ordered to Pay Whipple for Legal Services
Judge Putnam of the United States circuit court rules Mrs. Hettie Green must pay Sherman L. Whipple Boston attorney 6727 dollars with interest from 1896 for legal services. Whipple sought 8000 dollars for representing Green in litigation against trustees of the late Sylvia Ann Howland estate. Green contends the latter sum is extortionate. Dr T Bailey Bartlett dies at Mt Claire home after long illness and two prior strokes.
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Boston
Hettie Green
Putnam
United States Circuit Court
Sherman L. Whipple
Whipple
Brutal Father on Trial for Incest in Elkins
In Elkins West Virginia on February 27 Thomas Apperson faced circuit court on incest charges involving his 17 year old daughter Notion Apperson. The girl testified of extreme cruelty since age ten and a half, with the father moving the family constantly and denying schooling. The jury went to deliberations at 10 am. by 1:20 pm no verdict had been reached. The report also notes a Baptist church class trial, an automobile association meeting in Parkersburg, and Jesse Snyder sustaining a severely broken knee cap in the Baltimore and Ohio yards.
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Elkins
W. Va
Circuit
Thomas Apperson
Notion Apperson
Nation
Randolph County
Jesse Snyder
Baltimore & Ohio
Grafton Sanitarium
Warder
Unclear Local Ads Mentioning Supplies and Weather
Weather note predicts late cold with mountain snow then Friday fair. Local ads advertise card whistles from Pump Factory, building supplies from Grafton Wood Working Co, cab net photographs at 1.48 per dozen, and March records at Blaney’s paint and paper store. Company names include O G Augir manager and W R Loar & Co.
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Grafton Wood Working Co
O. G. Augir
Edison
R. H E. Blaney
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Pen
Dermot
Wetzel
J. Frank Wilson
Lidate
NAVAL
Great Navy
Aldrich Bill
Lad
Harry
Hettie
Baraca
First Baptist Church
Aarge
Ohio Valley Automobile Club
W. R. Loar & Co
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