Term of Court Fails to Return Jacob Lutz Case
The supreme court mandate reverses the State s case against Jacob Lutz for the alleged police chief murder and remands for a new trial. A copy of the opinion may be obtained from the clerk of the supreme court in Charleston in time to try him this term. The judge may place the case on the docket for the presiding term upon motion, but status remains uncertain. Judge J Frank Wilson has a private copy. prosecutors have not decided on a course to obtain the opinion or proceed with a trial this term.
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Jacob Lutz
Imirder
Phillips
A. J. Mason
Fis Teria
Supreme Court
Charleston
J. Frank Wilson
Adtomfey
W. Merle Watkins
Sentinel
Francis Haller
Islaughter
James Cole
Watkins
O. E. Wyckoff
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J. Lee Woodyard
Will
Charles Tucker
Pryntytown
Sttorney Watkins
Warderl and Robinson
Steve England
A. Eb.rush
Gene W. Ford
Thy
Jon
Beon
Phyles Robinson
Paul
Methodiat
Tillie Bennington
Lise
Labor Opposes Sedition Bill Reform, Gompers Says
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, warns that proposed sedition measures threaten free speech and press. He notes the Sterling and Graham bills would curb advocacy, target labor, and could lead to censorship while upholding unconstitutional privilege. The AFL vows to oppose the bills with all available power.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
Cona
Samuel Gompers
Senate
Elmer
Congress
Gompersa
Republic
Pluto
Irdi
Gompers Testifies On Bill Provisions And Constitutional Ties
Attorney General Putner argues a tax that targets those opposing the government by violence. Gompers cites section four and questions why the Justice Department has not prosecuted under it if revolution exists. He criticizes section five as vague and potentially criminalizing wearing a badge for reform groups. He notes section six’s censor ship by the postmaster general and says the Boral amendment offers only limited review.
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Putner
Gompers
Inl
Department of Justice
United States
Pomerene to Enter Democratic Presidential Contest Soon
Senator Atlee Pomereno of Olin will seek the Democratic presidential nomination within ten days. News emerged after a Canton meeting of about forty Whitafa supporters and campaign staff in Columbus expectedly within days. Floyd Reynolds of Bouting Creek district was seen in town this afternoon. Miss Hattie Criekenberger, staying at Clarksbury this winter, visited her parents Rev and Mrs Theodore Griekenberger.
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Cleveland
Obl
Atlee Pomereno
Olin
Canton
Vis Porta
Whitafa
Liformation Lom Ie
Colwbus
Floyd Reynolds
Bouting Creek
Hattie Criekenberger
Glarksbury
Thesodore Griekenberger
Court Hears Special Pleas on Grand Jury Abatement
The court today considered pleas in abatement in several indictments. A juror vacancy arose when J F Taylor failed to attend at 9 am and two special jurors were appointed. the defense argued for legal sufficiency while the state claimed further facts. The jury was empanelled to hear evidence on the first plea, with proceedings potentially aligning all cases to the Czeren sie precedent.
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Elrenit
J. F. Taylor
Taylor
Sard Grand Jury
W. Merle Watkins
Leila Taylor
Wil
Jude Fortney
Sam Czeren
Fortney
Pruntytown Felonies Trial Scene At Home Party
Misses Woonie Belle and Martha Bartlett hosted a gathering at Rupert Parrett's home last Wednesday evening in honor of Mr aid dirs Virgil Jeffreys. A shower of gifts and refreshments followed as the hour grew late. Ralph Patterson remains ill at home. Also Miss Myrtle Utt was present, the week prior.
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Woonie
Belle
Martha Bartlett
Rupert Parrett
Aid
Gil Jeffreys
Raiph Patterson
Admiral Mayo Differed From Views Of Sims In Naval Award Testimony
The Senate probe heard Admiral Mayo say his Dec 23 letter to Secretary Daniels criticizing the Knight Board was not a protest and disagreed with Admiral Sims on board awards. Other felons withdraw pleas. Steve England to be sentenced Saturday for a prior case. Trials set for Czerenzie and Donato dé Paolo next Friday. Kirzyowski to stand trial Monday for embezzlement and bond theft.
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Maye
United States
Senate Committee
Daniels
Knight Board
Mayo
Sims
Knight ‘Board
Thut
Steve England
Sam Czeréizie
Simpson
W. Merle Watkins
C. W. Ford
Donato Dé Paolo
Czerenzie
Af Vikins
Star State
Warder
Robinson
Mike Kirzyowski
Wendsl
Trickett Dies at Gladesville Prominent Gladga Citizens
Henry Trickett a prominent Gladga ville Preston county citizen died January 12 1920 at his son Jahue Trickett's home in Gladesville aged 64 born April 11 1857 He leaves three sons Oscar Trickett near Independence Jahue Trickett and William Trickett of Gladesville and an aged mother and sister Mrs Marrict Boyon of his cis.
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Aames Henry ‘Trickett
Gladgaville
Preston County
Jahue Trickett
Oscar Trickett
Independence
Lord Jahue
William Trickett
Gladesville
Marrict Boyon
Prominent Men Will Be Called to Testify on Navy Charges
The Senate subcommittee will probe Admiral Sims charges that the navy department failed to cooperate. the Naval Committee authorized a second subcommittee to study whether John R. Thom should face inquiry over alleged entrapment of sailors. Secretary Daniels said Sims will be summoned to answer before the Senate or a naval board. General Leonard Wood will also be called to respond to remarks about American ships with untrained crews. The Sims inquiry awaits completion of naval decorum studies, likely within ten days.
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Senate
Daniels
Sime Wouhtd
Batley
House Naval Committee
Leonard Wood
Committee
Wood
Portland
Monda
Sims
Tenare
Death of Carl Allen Aster youth shocks Flemington
Carl Allen of Astor aged about twenty two was found dead in the home of Mrs. Harry Batson in Flemington Gates addition. Known for loyalty and service to country, Allen died peacefully in bed after suffering heart trouble. He worked for Rosemont and Simpson Coal Co after graduating from Flemington District High School. Survived by parents Thomas and [unreadable] Allen, two brothers Dorsey and Leslie, and four sisters Edna Wright Bertha Batson Willamette Hall and Mellen. Funeral held in Astor with interment at the cemetery.
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Notiay
Fternoon
Slawech Coal Company
Flemington
Batson
Ber Hy
Thomas
Jana Ho
Jal ‘Wright
Brenl
Rosemont Coal Company
Simpson Coal Co
Dorsey
New Mexico
Leslie
Edna ‘Wright
Bertha Batson
Willamette Hall
Astor
Mas Melen
Washinon
D. C
Thet Sciaee
Rescue Meerious Condition In Newspaper Crisis
Washington reports American papers in the middle, short on paper due to a Canadian embargo on newsprint shipments to the United States. Mrs G A Brooks of Athens is expected for a visit with her mother Mrs Castel of West Main Street, who has been in and out of her home for some time. Master Jitles Dookan remains at home, and Mrs Thomas Deegan is reported very ill at her parents’ West Mon Avenue residence.
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Washington
United States
Fort. Francis
G. A. Brooks
Athens
West Main Street
Lima
Thomay Deegan
Thy
West
Auditor Dasat Warns Buyers of Stock Issues
Auditor J durely of Ost Virginia warns buyers to demand a letter of authority when approached by stock salesmen. He outlines requirements for subscription blanks and escrow of assets, notes the risk of fraud, and urges cautious evaluation of oil and manufacturing ventures. Fortney arrival and Wheeling visit noted.
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Charleston
W. Val
Durely
Sand
Maken
thia-State
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