Courtroom tears over Schenk trial in Wheeling case
A Wheeling court heard Laura Farnsworth Schenk defend herself against poisoning her wealthy husband while defense attorneys used dramatic testimony to move jurors. The day featured sobbing, vivid recalls of a prior murder trial, and adjournment with verdict anticipated. Separately, West Virginia Democrats accused of bribery and corruption over the Watson Senate nomination urged full investigations to expose wrongdoing and preserve public trust.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Laura Farnsworth Schenk
O'Brien
Eren
Kiéin
Deen
Handlan
Still Deadlocked on Sixth Senate Ballot in Albany
Albany January 25 there was no choice for United States senator on the sixth ballot at the legislative session and the changes were without sufficiency.
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Albany
United States
Tuensay
Dixie Theatre Opening Nearing Completion
Watch this space for the announcement of the opening of the new Dixie theatre now about completed.
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Dixie Theatre
Copper poisoning linked to oysters studied by officials
Washington reports officials of the Bureau of Chemistry warn that many oyster illnesses may stem from copper poisoning. Experts test suspected beds and report several samples contain copper. New York notes mention of Davis Gray Phillips and a separate fatal shooting and hospital update as Phillips dies after wounding. The bill also moves to raise rural carrier pay by $100 annually in the post office appropriation measure.
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Washington
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
New York
Davis Gray
Ham Phillips
Fitzhugh
Goldsborough
Bellevue Flesh
Phillips
Harrison W. Phillips
Post Office
House
Century Hustle in Charleston Senate Seats
In Charleston West Virginia on January 25 rumors swirl that Republicans and Democrats may unite to organize the Senate on the floor. Wyesong of Webster says he will back the caucus nominees amid questions about bribery. Reports say a resolution may accuse a delegate of taking a thousand dollars to back a candidate for the U.S. Senate and later returning the money. A similar resolution was on the House floor but not introduced.
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Charleston
W. Va
Senate
Wyesong
Webster
Balters
Watson
Hubbard
Robinson
House
United States Senate
Little Kanawha Syndicate Secures Fairmont and Southern
Pittsburgh Pa January 25 A deal closed here Tuesday by Waitman H Conaway for himself and associates of the Fairmont and Southern Rail road Company transfers the capital stock and property to Col J M Schooner representing the Little Kanawha Syndicate. The Buckhannon and Northern railway project from Rivesville in Marion to Belington in Barbour counties had been delayed but the blanket survey held by the Fairmont and Southern blocked the line. With the acquisition there is no obstacle to the railroad’s early completion between Rivesville and Belington and all prior complications are removed by this deal.
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Pittsburg
Waitman H. Conaway
Fairmont & Southern Railroad Company
Col. J. M. Schooner
Buckhannon & NorthernaIroad Company
Rivesville
Chilton and Watson Land Senatorships
In Charleston West Virginia January 25 1900 reports reveal sworn affidavits of bribery on the house floor as Republicans bolt during a Democrats resolution to declare present. Nominations place Watson and Bennett in short and long term races with vote tallies noted. A joint session fails to resolve United States senator elections amid bribery charges prompting a formal investigation call.
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Chamber of House
Charleston
W. Va
Woods
Barbour County
Clarence W. Watson
Marion County
N. C. Hubbard
Louis Bennett
Watson
Bennett
J. W. Davis
House of Delegates
Toote
United States
Nathan Ray Scott
Elkins
Davis Elkins
Ohio County
James Robinson
Harrison County
Moore
Shock
Braxton County
William E. Chilton
House
Bribery Allegations Loom Over Watson Senate Bid
The Watson-Chilton slate faces bribery charges as delegates allegedly pledged secrecy to protect corrupt funding. Democrats may dump Watson in favor of McGraw after ministers urged investigation, while calls mount for a probe into bribery and immorality tied to the nomination in Charleston and across the state.
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Watson
McGraw
Corporation
Watson-Chilton
Grafton
Fen Wing Tolesram
United States Senate
Very Pleasant Ball At Friendship Dancing Academy
The third reception and ball of the Friendship Dancing Academy was held at the Brinkman ball last evening with about 54 couples present. Vincent's orchestra provided music and the organization was in fine trim. The second term starts February 7 with a large class ready to begin. The academy's events have been very pleasant overall.
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Friendship Dancing Academy
Brinkman
Vincent
Friendship Academy
Grain of Dust by David Graham Phillips opens in Feb issue
The February 14 issue of Saturday Evening Post features David Graham Phillips's piece Grain of Dust. The essay introduces themes of social inequity and the plight of the disadvantaged, setting the tone for the issue’s extended commentary.
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David Graham Phillips
Saturday Evening Post
Wetzell Democrat Affidavit on Bribery in Nomination
In Charleston on January 25 a nomination for U S Senator was followed by an affidavit alleging bribery. Hemmerick paid Delegate Shock 1000 dollars, funded by Sam Stephenson to sway the Chilton Watson race and thwart the people. Hodges was also nominated amid indications caucus nominations may be broken. Republicans forced out as Democrats answered roll call on joint ballot 116 voters.
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Charleston
W. Va
William E. Chilton
Kanawha County
U.S
Scott
Hemmerick
Watson
Chilton
Sam Stephenson
Thomas E. Hodges
West Virginia University
Wysong
Association Elects Officers and Largest Meeting in History
Charleston scene notes the Grafton Merchants Association election results with William Archdeacon as president and a strong board. The group endorses reforms to the bankrupt law limiting indebtedness and supports a worthless check bill, pledging to favor only legitimate daily and weekly newspapers in advertising. The organization remains active in city projects and economic improvement.
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Grafton Merchants Association
Board of Trade
William Archdeacon
A. E. Dawson
W.P. Hendrickson
V. Miller
George L. Jolliffe
J. W. Love
J. B. Bradford
C. C. Schuster
M. A. Beefer
Thomas Nuzum
A. Keefer
Congress
The
Organi
Man Held on Charge of Selling Scat Without License
Mike Shaw appeared before U S Commissioner Charles L Willy on a charge of selling scat without a federal license. Deputy Marshals arrested him, bond set at 300 dollars, he posted bond and was released pending grand jury action in Wheeling.
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Mike Shaw
U. S
Lilly
Marshall
Elks Train Leaves With Large Local Delegation
A special Elks train departed at 4 30 PM bearing a large delegation of Elks with their wives and friends for Hiking where they will attend a ministre show by the Biking lodge members. The show, directed by Mr William R Pattie, is expected to be worthy of previous Elks ministre performances in this city. Also notice: Wanted a salesman and collector for Singer Sewing Machine Co at No 7 Latrobe Street.
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William R. Pattie
Apply Singer Sewing Machine Co
Latrobe Street
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C. W. Watson
United State Senate
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J. W. Robinson
M. Watson
West Virginia
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Dixie
Pinter
Erkerk
Little Kanawha Syndicate
Fairmont & Southern
DEAL
Conaway
Chilton and
Watson Land
Standard Oil
Fleming
W. E. Chilton
W. R. Thompson
Thos. E. Hodges
John W. Davis
Fairmont Coal King
Ball OF Friendship Dancing Academy
Wetzell
William G. Bennett
John J. Davis
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