Tragic Philadelphia Fire Kills Many Girls
A four story Chancellor and Dock streets building blaze in Philadelphia traps and burns eighteen or more young workers. Fire causes include a dynamo fuse blowout and gasoline explosion. Rescue efforts fail as walls crack and stairs collapse. dozens leap or fall to their deaths or are saved by a net. Loss estimated at $100,000.
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Philadelphia
Chancellor and Dock Streets
Baxter
Re‘tail Druggists Supply
Fagan & Co
Brigands Burn Lincoln Jail in West Virginia
Huntington West Virginia January 20 The Lincoln county jail near here was set ablaze around 2 AM by likely incendiaries trapping over a dozen prisoners inside doors barred and walls battered to allow escape The jail valued at twenty thousand dollars had two months earlier seen the county courthouse burned by arsonists Bloodhounds were dispatched to aid the manhunt Also noted A L Simms B and O engineer on leave due to lagrippe from Benwood
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Huntington
W. Va
Lincoln County
Here
Lincoln County Court House
Notice to Creditors in Taylor County Estate
Notice to creditors of Bernard J. Hexen in Taylor County West Virginia. J W Hesen administrator has filed accounts and invites claims to be presented by March 3 1910. Dated January 20 1910. Charles H Rector commissioner of accounts. See the Dixie Show Saturday.
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Taylor County
West Visi
Bernard J. Hexen
J. W. Hesen
Bernard J. Hesen
Barnard J. Hesen
Chas. H, Rector
Paar Seeas
Henderson Quits B O Ticket Agent Post at Fairmont
Fairmont January 20 Thomas B Henderson resigned as ticket agent for the Baltimore and Ohio Railway, effective February 1, to become bookkeeper at The National Bank of Fairmont. He has served ten years with B and O, six in Fairmont, four in Grafton, and is praised for courtesy and competence. A successor has not yet been chosen.
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Fairmont
Thomas B. Henderson
B. & O. Railrota
Henderson
National Bank of Fairmont
Grafton
A. B. Williams
Stag Supper Hosted by Mr Thomas Beall at West Washington
Mr Thomas Beall entertained friends at a stag supper Wednesday evening at his hospitable home 425 West Washington street. Guests included J M Ryan C W Deck W J Madden L B Burdet te W E Boyles and J R Beall. Beall proved a genial host and guests departed after a most enjoyable evening. Mrs B I Jenkins of High street will travel to Fairmont this evening on train 65 to visit friends for several days.
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Thomas Beall
West Washington Street
Messrs
J. M. Ryan
C. W. Deck
W. J. Madden
L. 8. Burdette
W. E. Boyles
J. R. Beall
Beall
Mrs. B. I
Jenkins
High Street
South Side
Fairmont
Royal Neighbors to Install New Officers Tonight
The Royal Neighbors of America, auxiliary to the Modern Woodmen, will install their newly elected officers at the Eagles hall this evening. A planned program by the ladies follows the installation. Modern Woodmen members will attend by invitation, with refreshments served and a pleasant evening anticipated.
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Royal Neighbors OF
America
Eagles Hall
Woodmen of
Birthday Celebration at Miss Stansbury’s on St Charles
Miss Pansy Stansbury entertained a group of friends at her St Charles street home last evening to celebrate her birthday. The 8 to 12 event featured recitations music and games and at 10 o'clock a supper was served. Guests received boxes of home made candy. Attendees included Anna Jenkins Gertrude Lake Mamie Phillips Aimee Welch Frederica Koelz Effie Rogers Edith Bolinger Edith Shaffer Hazel White Laura Knotts Carrie Cassell Earl Bawcett Brooks Simms Clyde Richman Laney Mahaffey J. W. Lawroe Riley Adram Stansbury James Hussion Cline Gough and Legal Stansbury.
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Miss Pansy Stansbury
St. Charles Street
Miss Pansy
Anna Jenkins
Gertrude Lake
Mamie Phillips
Aimee Welch
Frederica Koelz
Effie Rogers
Edith Bolinger
Edith Shaffer
Hazel White
Laura Knotts
Carrie Cassell
Messrs
Earl Bawcett
Brooks Simms
Clyde Richman
Laney Mahaffey
J. W. Lawroe Riley
Adram Stansbury
James Hussion
Cline Gough
Legal Stansbury
Box Supper and Festival at Keeners School
The Keeners school near Haymond's will hold a box supper and festival at the School house on Saturday at 7:30 PM to raise funds for a library. All are invited to attend and aid the school in securing a library. Arthur Poe of Haymond, recently in town for the first time since a severe fall illness, was seen visiting.
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Keeners School
Haymond's
Arthur Poe
Haymond
The Highlanders Defiance in Boer War Drama
A Selig production titled The Highlanders Defiance features the Spion Kop battlefield image. It dramatizes three Gordon Highlanders companies wiped out under Gen Gronje in the Boer War. The Dixie Show screens Saturday with the Dixie Show advertised.
Paulhan and wife set world record flight over coast
Louis Paulhan and his wife completed a 22 mile flight along the California coast from Redondo to Venice by the Sea, the first time a woman was carried on such a long aviation voyage. They flew 500 to 1,000 feet, drawing wild ovations. Paulhan also launched an aerial bus line, carrying four passengers on short hops including Clifford B. Harmon and a Hearst companion.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Louis Paulhan
Redondo Beach
Venice-by-the-Sea
Clifford B. Harmon
New York
William Randolph Hearst
Cortlandt Field
Brinkman Death Recalls Grafton Ties In West
A telegram from Visalia California reports John L. Brinkman formerly of Grafton died in the west. He was a son of the late George Brinkman and brother to Charles Will George Brinkman and Mrs Harry M Murray and Miss Caroline and Sallie Brinkman and Elizabeth Vance. Local friends extend deepest sympathy to the family in their loss.
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Vissailes
California
John L. Brinkman
George Brinkman
Brinkman
Grafton
Messrs
Charles
Will
Harry M. Murray
Caroline
Sallie Brinkman
Elizabeth Vance
The
Sentinel
West Virginia Directory Data Sought by Polk Company Official
Mr J C McGlue of the R L Polk Company Pittsburg is in the city to collect data for the 1910 West Virginia directory. The directory will include every town and every business man in the state and is regarded as the standard publication of its kind.
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J.C. McGlue
R. L. Polk Company, Publishers
Pittsburg
Polk & Company
West Virginia
McGlue
Episcopal Members Attend Clarksburg Convention
Prominent St Matthias members including Rev F P Willes pastor and Mrs A K E Menno travel to Clarksburg for the Episcopal convention. Attendees Kate Smith Elizabeth Chaplain Tila Love Rosalyn Mabel Brasie Kennedy and Mrs Jackson will return home tonight.
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St. Matthias Mplecopal Church
Clarksburg
F. P. Willes
A. KE. N. Menno
Mikses Kate Smith
Lizabeth
Tila Love
Rosalyn
Mabel
Brasie Kennedy
Jackson
Martins found guilty of selling intoxicants in court
In Fairmont West Virginia on January 20, Martin Brothers druggists John Rush and Robert Smith were found guilty of selling intoxicants illegally. Martin Brothers fined $50, Rush $25, Smith $50, with Smith facing 60 days in jail.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Martin Brothers
John Rush
Robert Smith
Rush
Smith
Electric Sleep Could End Need for Drug Anesthesia
Philadelphia reports a breakthrough after years of surgeon studies. Electricity provides a nonfatal anesthesia by inducing electric sleep through brain nerve centers. Once the current stops, the patient regains consciousness without the lingering aftereffects of drugs. results cited as superior to existing methods.
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Philadelphia
Walsh at Pen Keeps Nerve in Leavenworth Prison
John R. Walsh, serving a five year term for misapplying Chicago National Bank funds, spent his first night at Leavenworth Federal Prison. He faced the new surroundings with calm and good grace, while privately fearing he may not serve the full sentence, as an old friend expressed doubt about pardons. Walsh, nicknamed convict 6861, slept peacefully after lights out.
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Leavenworth
Kan
John R. Walsh
Chicago National Bank
Walsh
Whoni
Mr. Walsh
Investigation of Food Trust to Probe High Living Costs
Washington reports an inquiry into the high cost of living beginning Monday. A sub committee of seven from the District of Columbia will convene in the city with traders and farmers from across the United States to testify on food prices. Secretary of Agriculture Wilson is named as the first witness.
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Washington
District of Columbia
United States
Wilson
Revival at Andrews M E Church Draws Large Attendance
Seven conversions reported at the Andrews M E Church revival last night as Pastor Rev J W Engle continues meetings in local shop spaces. Noon sessions in Bo O shops attract many workers with over 200 attending today and the revival remains popular.
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Andrews M.E. Dhurch
J. W. Engle
Bo O
Rover
Malaga grape shipment delights Main Street shop window
D Bonafede, a noted Main street confectioner and fruit dealer, received a large consignment of Malaga grapes. One cluster in his window weighs four and a half pounds. The fruit is described as very delicious.
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D. Bonafede
Main Street
Malaga
Pictures at the Brinkman Opera House Tonight
The Brinkman Opera House screens a mix of mirth and drama with fine reels this evening. The management invites all to enjoy entertaining films and promising shows. Admission is five cents. Don’t miss the Dixie Show Saturday.
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Brinkman Opera House
Opera House
Zoe
Rumored B&O Depot Location Near St John Street
A city rumor says the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad plans a new passenger station at the foot of St John street. Investigations show negotiations are underway but no sale is final. B&O agents have been in town several days, with a possible closing in days. The sale hinges on the Luke Flanagan property with an offer around fifteen thousand dollars versus a thirteen thousand asking price.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
St. John Street
The
Sentinel
John Luke
Sarah Flanagan
Traction Co Bridge Planned Across Tygart River
Pittsburg based Farria Bridge Company representative Mr Farris visited Grat ton Traction Company today. They discussed plans for a proposed new bridge across the Tygart Valley river and the extension of the line into West Grafton with Col John T McGraw. The matter likely to be taken up in early spring.
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Farris
Farria Bridge Company
Pittsburg
Gratton Traction Company
Traction Company
Tygart Valley
John T. McGraw
Col. McGraw
West Grafton
Store Changes Hands In West Side Purchase
A deal was completed last evening as L B Sinnel & Company buys the Bradford & Company store and mercantile business at Beech and Walnut streets. Lawrence Sensel will manage the business.
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L B. Sinnel & Company
Bradford & Company
Beech and
Walnut Street
Lawrence Sensel
Omitted Name in Washington Building Committee List
The article notes the omission of Attorney Jed W. Robinson from the committee roster for a Washington trip connected to the new federal building. Robinson was appointed by President Chadduck of the Board of Trade, highlighting an oversight in the published roll.
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Washington
Federal
Jed W. Robinson
Robinson
Chadduck
Board “of ‘Trade
Katharine Ford Visits Brother at Flemington
Mrs Katharine Ford of the south side is visiting her brother Arthur McGlumphrey at Flemington. Weather unsettled tonight and Friday with warmer conditions in the eastern portion tonight and colder weather on Friday.
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Katharine Ford
South Side
Arthur McGlumphrey
Flemington
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Lincoln
A. L. Simms
Wheeling
Benwood
Lagrippe
Tom Henderson
U. B. Wil
Miami
South Africa
Dixie Show
HE Dixie Show
Pauluan
Joan Brinkman
West
Episcopalians
PEN
Friend
Hever
Investigate Food Trust
Andrews
Towghtl
MR. Farris
Farris, Bridge Company
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