Letters of Sugar Men Read Before Senate Panel
AP dispatch from Washington reports that more letters and telegrams from anti free sugar lobby sources have been read into the Senate lobby investigating committee records. The correspondence links beet sugar interests to tariff arguments used in 1912 Republican campaign materials and notes involvement of Dr Harvey Wiley with lectures and taft era state prospects.
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Associated Press Disputchy
Washington
Senate Lobby
Senate Investigating Committee
Harvey W. Wiley
Government
Taft
California
Idaho
Utah
Colorado
Trolley Car Hit Auto on Main Street No Injuries Reported
About five o clock yesterday afternoon the automobile of W. R. Loar and an eastbound street car collided at Main and Latrobe streets. Herm an Wilson and Leslie Loar escaped injury though shaken. The rear wheel and mud guard were damaged. the car was repaired on site and moved to a garage. A large crowd gathered and excitement followed. A June 4 church social at St Pauls M E was announced.
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W. R. Loar
Main Street
Latrobe Street
Herman Wilson
Leslie Loar
Latrobe
Main Streets
Union
Troley
Earthquake Shocks Fort de France
A severe quake was felt in Fort de France Martinique shortly after midnight on June 18. It caused considerable excitement but no damage or loss of life was reported.
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Fort de France
Martinique
Surprise Spring At RAILROAD VETS NTO WHEELING FOR SEME CER
Baltimore veterans of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad travel to Wheeling for West Virginia’s semi centennial and the railroad’s 60th anniversary. Led by John Edward Spurrier, the group totals 726 years of service across 20 men and include noted veterans such as Michael Kirby and Joseph J Brady. They will be greeted in Wheeling by former Senator Henry Gassaway Davis who rode with them in youth.
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Sentinel
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Wheeling
West Virginia
Baltimore and Ohio
Ohio River
John Edward Spurrier
Star
Galloway
Spurrier
America
Ohio
Michael Kirby
Abner T. Ingels
Joseph J. Brady
James Brannon
Willam Flemttrg
Ephraim Provance
Z. T. Branter
James Mahoney
J. T. Mercer
Michael Dee
W. T. Johnson
W. J. 0. Engslehart
J. H. Fornet
John Seibert
Daddy
John Smith
Smith
Lincoln
Wheelifig
Henry Gassonway Davis
Coroner’s jury finds Felician death due to own negligence
The coroner's jury reported Dominick Felician died from injuries in McGraw Coal Company mine room 14 at Simpson after failing to place roof props. Mine owners were absolved of blame. The jury consisted of Thomas Fletcher, L. C. Cline, A. J. Mason, L. E. Ward, W. E. Carer, and B. Knotts. Also notes Christmas Savings Club at The Grafton Banking & Trust Company drawing interest and barber shops closing Friday for Grafton Park’s Semi-Centennial celebration.
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Dominick Felician
McGraw Coal Company
Simpson
Thomas Fletcher
L. C. Cline
A. J. Mason
L. E. Ward
W. E. Carer
B. Knotts
The
Grafton Banking & Trust Company
Grafton Park
West Virginia lawmakers go to trial on bribery charges
Webster Springs West Virginia June 18 a surprise opening of the trial of seven state lawmakers charged with bribery in a United States Senate campaign last winter. Prosecutor Townsend said the estate had elected to try Senator B A Smith first. Defense moved to quash indictments and objected to jury selection.
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Webster Springs
W. Va
West Virginia
United States
Townsend
B. A. Smith
S. A. G. Rhodes
Rhodes
Smith
Smith and Delegates Hill
T. J. Smith
Rath Duff
Vanemeter
Ashbury
Better Food Laws Wanted to Tighten Federal Oversight
Mobile Alabama June 18 Associated Press Dr C L Alsberg chief of the bureau of chemistry urged closer federal state cooperation and uniform laws under the federal pure food law saying the phrase guaranteed under the food and drugs act does not assure purity. He argued the act limits agriculture power and delays needed action on important food and drug issues.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Mobile
Ala
C. L. Alaberg
Bureau of Chemistry
Association of American Food,Dairy and Drug
Alsjberg
Alsberg
Department of Agriculture
Taft to Speak at Gettysburg July 4 Celebration
Former President Taft will preside over the Gettysburg battle anniversary events and deliver the principal orations on July 4, the closing day, after news that President Wilson will not attend. The dispatch notes official confirmation of Taft's role and addresses.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Gettysburg
Wilson
Taft
Taylor county picnic at Graf ton park marks jubilee
The Weather Man forecasts perfect days for the big Taylor county picnic Friday at Graf ton park. Residents are urged to turn out for a countywide celebration along the river with baskets, amusements, and a jig day honoring the 50th anniversary of the state.
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Taylor County
Grafton Park
Deposed School Head Seeks Two-Year Salary Fight
Pittsburg reports that June 18 S L Heeter, former superintendent of schools, plans to sue the board of education for about 27,000 dollars in two years salary. Board chairman David B. Oliver announced the plan after Heeter’s counsel informed him of the civil action intent. Also noted are details of the funeral of Mrs Mat tie Ludwick from Baltimore, arriving in city on train No 3, to be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at Andrews M E church with Rev John Hamilton Howard officiating. Interment follows at Blenmont cemetery.
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Pittsburg
S. L. Heeter
Board of Education
David B. Oliver
Mattie Ludwick
Baltimore
City
Will Knight
West Frances Street
John Hamilton Howard
Andrews M. E
Blnemont Cemetery
Alumni Banquet Honoring St Augustine School Held at Willard Hotel
Alumni Association of St Augustine's school gathered at the Willard hotel dining hall for a largely attended evening. Miss Antoinette D Hechmer led the welcome and a class toast followed by speeches from Katherine Turner Eliza Beth Coulehan and John McGee. Rev Father O Dougherty attended as a guest and thanks were extended to all who assisted at the funeral in Grafton. The event also noted the Baptist Sunday School orchestra escorting students to Broaddus College commencement in Philadelphia.
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Alumni Association
St. Augustine's School
Willard Hotel
Antoinette D. Hechmer
Katherine Turner
Eliza
Beth Coulehan
John McGee
Father O'Dougherty
the Baptist Sunday School
Claude Vincent
Philipp
Broaddus College
Engle
Mary Daugherty
Masonic’ Lodge
Josephine M. Coulehan
Grafton
Kathryn Tucker
Father McElligott
Senate Mine Probers To Leave State
Charleston June 18 The West Virginia coal strike inquiry rushes witnesses before Washington trip. Operators' lawyers accuse Senator Martine of prejudice and will enter his statements into the record. Guards describe battles at Mucklow and Paint Creek with killings reported. Some miners report threats tied to the strike.
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Charleston
Senate
West Virginia
Asmany
Washington
Martine
New Jersey
Quinn Morton
Paint Creek
Committee On Education and Labor
Kenyon
John A. Green
Mucklow
Woman's Music Club Recital Delights Audience at Willard
The June recital by the Woman's Music Club drew a select audience at the Willard hotel. The program opened with choruses from the club and featured Edith Bush in Vanya's Song. The second part showcased the cantata The Three Springs with soloists Mrs James B Loran Miss Harrett Schroeder and Miss Nellie McGrady. Pianist Mrs Harry W Chadduck accompanied with refined artistry.
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Woman's Music Club
Willard Hotel
Woman’s Club
Vanya
Edith Bush
A. 8. Warder
James B. Loran
Harrett Schroeder
Mis
Nellie McGrady
Harry W. Chadduck
Fresentas
Womans' Club
Express Robbery on Diamond Special Near Springfield
Two masked robbers hijacked the Illinois Central Diamond express between St. Louis and Chicago near Springfield, forcing the engineer to run the train while they dynamited the safe. They fired at passengers, wounded no one, and escaped with the loot over $500. Police pursued, a Chicago conductor aided the search, and the bandits abandoned the engine near Laurefatrieur after several blow attempts.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Springfield
Ill
Illinois Central
St. Louis
Chicago
McWilliams
O'Leary
O'Lear
Adams
Buck
Carleton
Will
Laurefatrieur
Boy killed by lightning near Kanawha station
In Barkersburg on a Monday during a thunderstorm ten year old Auge St Vaughn was struck by lightning and died instantly while his parents Charles and Mrs Vaughn were severely shocked. A twelve year old girl and a small baby survived unscathed, merely feet away. Rev J C Bolton and family plan to visit Wheeling for a festival. T W Kinney traveled to Clarkshoro for business.
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Barkersburg
Augest Vaughn
Charles Vaughn
Kanawha Station
Vaughns
J. C. Bolton
Wheeling
T. W. Kinney
Clarkshoro
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Nator Smith
Vief
Koof Dent Wilson
Illinois
ST. Augustine School
Broaddus Commencement
Walter Belk
Belk
Miss Seville
Belcher
Wered Belk
Knight
Womans Club
Carria Burke
C. D. & P. Telephone Company
Minta Canning
Pallmont
A./ BR. Johnston
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