Bi-Ennial Session Opens With Governor's Budget Report
Charleston West Virginia news item notes the House of Delegates meets for its biennial session with some members absent due to illness. The session opens at noon amid interest in the governor's proposed budget and legislative program, with caucuses confirming speaker and president nominees and plans to distribute patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Delegates
Charleston
W. Va
Haas Republica
Ego
Arm to the Atlantic canal debated at convention
At the Mississippi to Atlantic International waterways convention in Wheeling, WV, T G Ogden of Wheeling warned the canal project from the Mississippi to the Atlantic cannot be completed in the current generation if the government must act alone. He urged West Virginia to lead with local support and Pittsburgh to take the initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Mrt
G. OK
Wheeling
Mississippi
Ogden
West Virginia
Tittsburgh
Washington
Transport Sails From France With U S Troops
From France the transport President Grant with the battleship Montana and hospital ship Comfort sailed toward the York, carrying 281 officers and 7 115 men of U S troops. City and date details incomplete in OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransports Sai
France
U. S
WDC
Tae
Grant
Montana
South Dakota
Comfort
Tor
York
Clemenceau expresses regrets over Roosevelt death
An historic telegram from Georges Clemenceau to Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt conveys deep condolences on the death of Col. Roosevelt. Clemenceau praises Roosevelt as a steadfast ally and friend of France, expressing regret and sympathy and affirming continued warmth in Franco American relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemenceau
Valiegram
Theodore Hoosevelt
Paris
Col. Hoosevelt
France
Clemencral
Treasury Issues Tax Certificates Notice
The Treasury announced weekly issues of loan certificates of indebtedness dated January 17 bearing 12 percent interest. A block of certificates maturing June 17 with interest paid semiannually will be offered, with subscription books closing January 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C
Treasury
Illic
Increase Declared in Commodity Rates
Washington officials announce a rise in freight charges across eastern trunk line territories to align with central railroad pricing under federal controls. The Interstate Commerce Commission approved the measure today, with spring implementation planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington D.C. Dan
Virginia
Interstate Calligeree Conmission
More Troops Coming Home From American Expeditionary Force
Washington reports early convoy home for about ten thousand U.S. troops from the American Expeditionary Force. The units listed include artillery and ammunition train of the 86th division, with Texas and Oklahoma troops among those returning. Published by the Farmington Sheriff Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
sAnkhzi
Wate P
86Th
Texas
Oklahoma
Simple Ceremony Lauds Great American’s Burial
The body of Great American was laid to rest in a simple ceremony. Friends and local citizens attended as clergy led prayers and eulogies. Procession and graveside rites marked the farewell to a notable figure.
Measuregraph Device Introduced by Kerr Dry Goods Co
A new measuring instrument, the Measuregraph, demonstrated by S. W. Bradford, automates cloth sizing to fractions of an inch. Sold by Kerr Dry Goods Co and others, it records length and price as the material passes the counter, promising rapid, precise measurements for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dt Gratton
Kerr Dry Goods Co
Relpkuana
Jolime
Wiiligg HM. Honeh
St. Leuie
S. W. Bradfoul
le Salewti
Roosevelt body laid to rest in quiet home service
Theodore Roosevelt’s body was moved to Christ Church and then laid to rest at Young’s Memorial Cemetery in Sag Harbor. Mrs Roosevelt abstained from church services and the procession, while children viewed the family plot at the old homestead. News of his death was transmitted by the American Signal Corps to allied headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
Dun
Theodore Vel
Episcopal Church
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Livingmore Hill
Long I Island
Roosevelt
Young Memorial Cemetery
George FB. Talmage
Christ's Episcopal Church
Young's Memorial Cemetery
Ocettion
Supreme Court Upheld Missouri Grain Inspection Act
The Supreme Court sustained the Missouri Grain Inspection Act, upholding its constitutionality. A permanent injunction was issued restraining merchants of St. Louis from weighing and inspecting grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Missouri Grain Act
Bt. Lowis
Parcel Post Service Offers Fast Rural Parcel Return
Janko and Pargorr tailors and cleaners on West Main Street Gratton announce parcel post service for rural areas. Their up to date cleaning dyeing and pressing plant receives parcels and returns them quickly to customers. Send by Parcel Post Janko and Parsons 47 W Main St Gratton WV.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janko and Pargorr
West
Main Street
Gratton
Janke and Parsons
W. Main St
W. Va
President Wilson and party arrive in Italy bound tour
President Wilson and Mrs Wilson and Miss Margaret Wilson arrived in Leiviel bound for Italy at 10 o clock this morning. The party departed from Paris en route to Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Retur
Tip
Italy
Mayaa
Wilson
Mre
Maragret Wilen
Margaret Wilson
Leiviel
Sinsel Nominated for State Senate Presidency
Charleston W Va Jan 8 Dr C A Sinsel of Grafton senator from the Eleventh district was nominated in the Republican caucus for the presidency of the State Senate. He was elected today over Democrat Fred L Fox of Braxton county on the fifth ballot after leading on successive ballots. Voting on the five ballots showed Gribble Coalter and Sinsel as candidates with Sinsel eventually winning 13 to 10 on the final ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Vas
C. A. Singgl
Grafton
State Senate
Fred L. Fox
Braxton County
Sthsel
Walace JB. Gribble
Doddridge County
Carl ©. Coulter
Summeyra
Singer
Gribbie
Sirough O He Grafon Tan
Tra, Robinson
Gribble
Coalter
Coat
Sinsel
Coai
Ter
Berlin Delivers More Marks for Occupation Costs
Ten million marks arrived by special train at Coblenz today marking the first January payment of twenty five million marks due for the American army of occupation. The shipment brings total aid delivered to sixty four million marks to cover current expenses of the occupation forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prenn
Coblenz
Jan
Berlin
Big Fire in Pitts Takes Many Lives
Pittsburgh January 8 four investigations city county state and federal run to find cause of film exchange building fire and Penn avenue explosion yesterday evening in which nine died and at least 20 injured with property loss around one million dollars. Authorities report debris and crowded scene as firemen work through icy ladders and dawn arrives. Coroner finds violations of city motion picture laws and may bring proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Film Exchange
Penn Avenue
Samuel C. Jamison
Rationing of Gas May Be Necessary
Pittsburgh, Jan. 8. Gas supply may require rationing as fields deplete and pressure falls warned a natural gas expert addressing public service commissioners John Millang and W A Magee. T B Gigory of the U S Fuel Administration outlined Louisville Ky where households receive 1000 cubic feet per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Public Service
John §. Millang
W. A. Magee
T. B. Gigory
Bureau of Natural Gas
United States Fuel Administration
Louisville
Water rent due for January quarter notice
January water rent is due and must be paid promptly. If not paid by January 15 the water service will be cut off. City Collector W. C. Hanway issues the notice.
Berlin Turmoil Grows As Troops mass Outside City
Dispatches report Berlin facing a volatile crisis as troops gather outside the capital and Spartacus forces reportedly plan to seize key buildings. Field Marshal von Hindenburg is said to have arrived in Berlin, with conflicting accounts from Wolff Bureau and Frankfurter Allgemeine about troop movements and railway control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Pach
Venburg
Spartacus Delegation Seeks Talks as Berlin Prepares
Spartacus representatives attempted to confer with officials in Berlin on Tuesday noon but were told that government members would not discuss any matter until all public and private buildings used by the revolutionists are vacated. Troops massed in the city, weapons and armor concentrated, as authorities brace for possible attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
San
Berlin
Penagen
Spartacus
Berein
Ter
N Straase
Lenine Arrested By Trotsky in Copenhagen
A chaotic dispatch claims Lenin was arrested by Leon Trotsky during wartime tensions. The report cites factional fights over reform and the Red Terror, with Trotsky seeking control while Lenin allegedly aims to govern strictly. The piece also includes an improbable call for shop workers to contact a supervisor about work placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Ae Lal Lenine
Russia
Leon Trotsky
Trotzky
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ruty Ga Mouse
Simneusty
Pribicey
Legram
Boone
PRENC
Trank
Virginia C
Ties
Brivevitte
A. Jarvin
Care Sentinel
D&w
Anton Merchants Mart AN
Evel
Parcel Post Service
Senate
Fon Man
Republican Caucus
Pitts
Penn Ave
Sentinel
W. C. Hanway
Wolff Bureau
Marshal Burg
BASSH
Wolff
Sparatacan
Siges
Herlin
Eed
Frankfort
Angeiger
Partacus
Ilenine
Leon Troteky
Rrest
Ieee
Mumba Red Lion
Joy Employment
Bey
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!