Convention Hosts Inspiring Talks at West Side Meeting
The annual state convention of the Young People's Christian Union at United Brethren church on the West Side drew strong attendance. Speakers included Rev. D W Cunningham from Clarksburg Rev J T Foster Rev B H Waters and Rev H H Fout with papers by Dessie Hill BE Holiday and Flossie Bogess on topics ranging from personal evangelism temperance and youth power in soul saving The sessions closed with Grace Warner delivering reports and a benediction by Rev D W Herndon Dr Fout, a West Virginian, was praised for his engaging addresses and was slated for further talks including a final address on the devotional life.
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The
Young Peoples’ Christian Union
United Brethren
Rev
H. H. Fout
D. D
Dayton
Ohio
Han Jeiter
Dessie Hill
West Union
Holiday
Flossie Bogess
Valley Mills
Grace Warner
Parkersburg
D. W. Herndon
Lordship of
Jesus
S‘out
Dr Kaufman Returns to West Virginia in Good Health
Dr J J Kaufman a noted osteopathic physician has fully recovered from illness and returned to West Virginia after leaving a lucrative Grafton practice in December. He and Mrs Kaufman traveled in the South where they gained relief. Friends in Grafton will welcome their visits as they resume life in the state.
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J. J. Kaufman
West Virginia
Kaufman
Grafton
South
Progressive Kerr and Rose Introductory Sale Starts June 9
The Sentinel directs attention to Kerr & Rose presenting a great introductory sale from Saturday June 9 to Saturday July 3. All kinds of ladies goods will be on sale and the Sentinel expects strong public patronage for the firm.
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The
Sentinel
Kerr & Rose
Pedagogues Meet Open State Educational Convention
Clarksburg West Virginia hosts the State Educational association as teachers attend the annual meeting at the First Baptist church. Welcoming remarks by Dr. Flowers H T McClelland B G Smith and G E Lanberd precede Superintendent W M Falk’s response. President Joseph Rosier delivers the annual address. Delegates enjoy a reception hosted by three women’s clubs at the Waldo hotel.
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Clarksburg
West Virginia
State Educational Association
First Baptist Church
Flowers
H. T. McClelland
B. G. Smith
G. E. Lanberd
W. M. Falk
Joseph Rosier
Waldo
Governor Grants Respite in WV Executions
Moundsville West Virginia June 17 Governor W B Glasscock granted a respite to Isaac Yates a white man and Arthur Brown a colored man scheduled for execution at 6 pm This is the longest stay yet granted in the states history indicating possible opposition to capital punishment A lengthy troubled case notes Yates crime against his fourteen year old daughter and Brown’s ambush murder of Robert Shanon with theft of 6 50 Both men learned of the stay while near the execution chamber and expressed happiness as details on who sought clemency remain unclear
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Moundsville
W. Va
Isaac Yates
Arthur Brown
W. B. Glasscock
West Virginia
Yates
McDowell County
Mary
the Good Shepherd
Edington Lane
Kentucky
Welch
McDowell
Brown
Robert Shanon
Taft urges two per cent tax on corporate net income
President Taft outlines a plan to amend the constitution and levy a two per cent excise tax on net income of corporations and joint stock companies. He argues this avoids direct taxation and enables federal supervision while projecting $25 to $26 million annually.
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United States
Supreme Court
Spreckels Sugar Refining Company
McClain
U. S
William H. Taft
The
White House
Revival of Dealing Near Flanagan Hill in Tucker County
A nocturnal confrontation between farmers Jacob Johnson and Sol Williams ended with blood and wreckage at a telephone pole on B F Bennett's bluegrass farm. They vanished after the clash, leaving local speculation on how long and fierce the fight was. Mrs. Jennie Chase and Miss Jessie Bush visit Thornton. Nathan J. Patterson in Fairmont. Frank Cassell on a brief Fairmont trip. Sweet Melody Flour.
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Flanagan's Hill
Dry Fork
Tucker County
Jacob Johnson
Sol Williams
B. F. Bennett
Jennie Chase
Jessie Bush
Thornton
Nathan J. Patterson
Fairmont
Frank Cassell
Sweet Melody
Tempered Justice Mercy For Family Steubenweld Case
June 17. Judge Richards grants a suspended 30 day sentence to John Block who pled guilty to breaking into Bradley building and stealing a ham to support his destitute family. Block wounded in the leg during the escape, had been jailed since March, and claimed two days work per week with wages garnished by a store bill. after pleading, he admitted attempting to steal a ham from the company store and was shot by the storekeeper during the escape.
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Steubenwele
Judge Richards
John Block
Bradley
Block
Great Cat Fish Caught Near Fair Grounds
A 25 1 2 pound catfish 1 yard 2 inches long was caught last night by George Tetrick Arza Phillips Arlie Phillips and John Dowden using a trout line. The fish, possibly the river’s largest this year, was displayed in a Walter store window drawing much attention.
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George Tetrick
Arza
Arlie Phillips
John Edward Dowden
Fair Grounds
Walter Store
Two New Players Boost Local Panva League Team
Joe Brigger and Red Hinton join Panva league squad from Dayton Central. They reportedly will play today in Uniontown if weather allows. Bobby Bail is ill and Ed Warren will cover today and upcoming games. Fitswaters pairs with Brigger in the battery, while Abe Kruger likely faces Fitz.
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Joe Brigger
Red Hinton
Uniontown
Bobby Bail
Ed Warren
Fitswaters
Brigger
Abe Kruger
Fitz
Key Knights Meet Friday
Friday night the telegraphers of the Monongah Cumberland Ohio and Wheeling divisions of the B and O will hold a meeting here. The meeting will be addressed by C K E Hosler who represented the four divisions at the national convention in Atlanta Ga. A number of local operators will attend. This is one of the regular meetings of the operators and many matters pertaining to their work will be discussed by officials of the order.
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Monongah
Cumberland
Ohio
Wheeling
C. KE. Hosler
Atlanta
Judge Mason Imposes Maximum Sentence in Black Hand Trial
In Fairmont West Virginia Judge Mason imposed the maximum ten year prison term on nine Italians found guilty of felony in the Black Hand case. Among ten guilty on misdemeanor indictments, eight received three months in jail and fines, one got thirty days and a $100 fine, and one received a year with a $500 fine. Two more alleged members were arrested today with more arrests expected.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Mason
Attorney Holt Returns from Morgantown After State University Depends
Attorney Howard H. Holt came back this afternoon from Morgantown where he settled affairs at the state university, the institution from which he recently graduated.
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Howard H. Holt
Morgantown
The
State University
Policeman Best Judge Policy Decreases Cleveland Arrests
Fred Kobler chief of police of Cleveland told delegates at the International Association of Police Chiefs that a golden rule policy allows officers to judge first offenses before court, reducing arrests from 30 418 in 1907 to 10 085 in 1908. He claimed this lowers crime, frees courts from blackmailers and trivial cases, and lets police target real threats to society.
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Buffalo
Fred Kobler
Cleveland
International Association of Police Chiefs
Department
Kobler
Will Dorsey Made Chief Day Dispatcher
Will Dorsey son of Mrs Kate Dorsey of the West Side has been promoted to chief day dispatcher on the Western Maryland railroad with headquarters at Cumberland. He comes from a family of dispatchers and is nephew to Will B Chaise former chief dispatcher of the B and O. His brothers John and Joe Dorsey are also dispatchers in the local B&O office.
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Will Dorsey
Kate Dorsey
West Side
Grafton
Western Maryland Railroad
Cumberland
Will
Gratton
Will B. Chaise
Messrs
John and
Joe Dorsey
Cleon B Roe Named New Superintendent In Washington
Cleon B Roe, West Virginia townsman, appointed superintendent of the new Washington state reformitory now under construction at Monroe. Governor commends Roe for sound financial handling and progress, noting Roe’s prior service at Pruntytown. Also reports a horse case in Eastman with disputed value after a fatal fodder shock.
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New Washington
West Virginia
Roe
State Reform School
Pruntytown
Eastman
W. Va
Justce Rex
William Keener
Clark Hill
Iil
Rufus Weaver
Hill
Weaver
Workers Ordered to Quit at Tin Plate Plants
In Pittsburg on the eve of June 30th, 1909, 10,000 skilled and unskilled workers of the Amalgamated Tin Plate, Steel and Tin Workers union were directed to refuse work as the open shop policy takes effect. President P J McArdle announced the union will resist the policy and threaten a strike if no satisfactory agreement is reached by the deadline. The move spans 152 mills in the tin trade and 1,000 mills in sheet steel, many in the Pittsburg district, with a broad impact on both non union and union shops.
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Pittsburg
Amalgamated
Tron, Steel and Tin Workers
Tin Plate Company
Wbegim
Advisory Board
S. Order
McArdle Parks
P. J. McArdle
Amalgamated Association
American Sheet & Tin Plate Company
United States Steel Corporation
Elkins Laughs At Abruzzi Story About Daughter
Washington reports Senator Elkins jokes about his daughter Kath's plan to travel to Europe to meet the Duke of the Abruzzi. He notes she has a heart condition aggravated by heat, and her physician advises cooler climates. Kath will be joined by her mother, depart when heat rises, and may visit West Virginia briefly before the voyage. The Duke remains abroad with his wife and daughter away from home.
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Washington
Elkins
Kath
Europe
Abruzzi
West Virginia
The Bachelor's Widow at Casino This Week
J Albert Hall and Betty Hall present The Bachelor's Widow a bright spicy one act sketch at the Casino this week. A well written compact play with comedy and music. Hall Thaw give creditable performances as bachelor and visiting love interest while Ray Werte adds a new song and illustrated pictures.
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J. Albert Hall
Betty Hall
Betty Thaw
Mr. Hall
Miss Thaw
Ray Werte
Morne Banker Admitted to Bail After Banking Violation
In New York on June 17 Charlla W Morne a banker accused of violating banking laws was granted bail set at 126000 dollars. The case centers on alleged irregularities linked to a national banking lane.
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New York
Charlia W. Morne
Ball
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Pittsfield
Mass
Charles Glidden
Glidden
Castoria
Key Knights
Western Maryland
Cleon B. Roe
Miss Elkins
Bachelor
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