Internal Tax Bill Is Put Into Shape
Washington DC June 23 Details of the proposed corporation tax measure were refined at a White House conference with Taft, Wickersham and Root. The plan assigns a 2 percent tax on net earnings for profit corporations with a 5000 dollar exemption. Insurance and fraternal groups face limits. Estimated revenue runs 25 to 30 million. The measure aims to take effect after passage and July 1 1910 marks the start of the coming fiscal year.
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Washington
B. C
White House
Taft
Wickersham
Senate
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Treasury Department
Root
Washington, D. C
Administration
Senate Finance Committee
Mother seeks missing daughter to make will in Cincinnati
Mrs. M Kronenwath of Wheeling West Virginia told Cincinnati police she plans to make a will and is seeking her 23 year old daughter Viola Reese who she says is missing. The mother said they lived at 522 National road Wheeling and a letter from the daughter from Newport Kentucky claimed she was at a convent near Newport. The convent reported the girl had left months ago and the mother planned to return to Wheeling, asking for any information to be sent there.
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Cincinnati
M. Kronenwath
Wheeling
Close the doors of every mission where white women work
New York June 23. Helen F. Clark, longtime head of a Chinatown mission, declares that more white women missionaries degrade than Chinese converts. She urges closing missions employing white women, arguing they cannot Christianize Chinese men and warn of Western erosion in the East. She cites ruined homes and alluring conduct as reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Helen F. Clark
Chinatown
Elsie Sigel
Coulehans Triumph Over Hilltop Hitters 10–9 In Elks Park
In a tight baseball game at Elks Park the Coulehans edged the Hilltop Hitters 10 to 9. Davis, Madera, and Childs pitched for Hilltops with Lyons Crogan at bat, while Martin Alder son and Lyons contributed for the Coulehans with Ramshe, Rasche, and Howard strong at key positions. Umpire Benny Gerkin, attendance unestimated.
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Elks Park
Coulehan Stars
Hilltop Hitters
Jane
Coulehans
Davis
Madera
Childs
Battery
Hilltops
Martin
Alderson
Lyons
Crogan
Hite
Anderson
Lambrecht
Douthitt
Phillips
Rasche
Howard
Bill Bailey
Tom Horne
Rev. Myers
Flanagan
Hussion
J. Adair
Custer
Dr. Shai
Reger
Grove
R. Adair
Benny Gerkin
Badly in Debt Harveys Williams Plans Bankruptcy
June 23 Clarkburg. Harvey Williams a Pike Street saloon keeper writes I am never coming back to his wife. Tomorrow H F Smith will file bankruptcy in Parkersburg against Mrs Williams who operates the saloon. Williams is rumored deeply in debt and in poor health with a $3500 mortgage on the saloon and another $3500 mortgage on a 160 acre Clark district farm. Mrs Williams refused to disclose her husband's whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Harvey Williams
Pike Street
H. F. Smith
Parkersburg
Wiliams
Brewing Company
Clark District
Hansford
Will Stand For The Open Shop In Pittsburg
Paid Pittsburg June 23 The American Sheet and Tin Plate Company sent a communication to the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers indicating it would stand by the open shop order despite the union strike planned for June 30 The company reportedly told union officials it would fight the strike and keep shops open to nonunion workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
American Company
Wrights to Perform Government Test Flights This Week
The Wrights will conduct government test flights on Thursday and Friday, witnessed by House members and likely by Mr. Taft. This marks a notable aviation milestone with congressional oversight and presidential interest anticipated.
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Washington, D. C
Wrights
Taft
Decomposed infant body pulled from abandoned well
In Caldwell at Pleasant Hill church one mile from Noble county infirmary a group drawing water uncovered part of a decomposed infant body from an old well. The sex cannot be determined due to decomposition as officers begin a thorough investigation and search for the remaining remains.
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Caldwell
John Musser
Pleasant Hill Church
Noble County Infirmary
Pleasant Birthday Party for Carrie Sapp
Councilman R L Sapp and wife hosted a birthday party for their daughter Carrie on June 21. Many local children attended, presenting gifts, playing games, and enjoying a supper together before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Sapp
High Street
Carrie
Nellie
Ruth Thorndell
Ruth Hadix
Vivian Barker
Florence Love
Mary Pitzer
Minnie Barker
Lucella Anderson
Katheryn
Margarite Thayer
Mary
Ruth Stillwell
Nina Glugh
Mary McLaughlin
Parte Sapp
Francis Heflin
Ester Bowen
Helena
Rosella Terry
Masters Everet Gough
Robert Anderson
Married This Afternoon At W. G. McKeane Home
Miss Elma McCartney daughter of J. D. McCartney and Mr Cleveland Grimes of Elkins wed at one o'clock this afternoon at the brides sister Mrs W G McKeane home. Rev L W Roberts officiated and a goodly number attended. The couple left at 2 15 for Terra Alta to visit relatives then plan to reside in Hiking.
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Daily Sentinel
W. G. McKeane
Elma McCartney
J. D. McCartney
Cleveland Grimes
Elkins
L. W. Roberts
West Side
M. E
Terra Alta
Death by suicide pact shocks Fairmont couple
In Fairmont West Virginia on June 23 Thomas McNamara a Baltimore and Ohio rock foreman and his wife were found dead in their East Ferry street home after neighbors reported them missing. The man was revived after hours of effort. investigators believe the pair may have poisoned themselves following a night with a mysterious Italian visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
W. Va
Thomas McNamara
McNamara
Baltimore & Ohio
East Ferry Street
Shoemaker
Ministers And Laymen Meet In Morgantown
The Morgantown Ministerial and Lay Association will convene at St. Pauls M H Church on the West Side Thursday evening, continuing until Friday. Delegates will be entertained by St. Pauls members and Andrews congregation residents. Judge John Homer Holt delivers welcome, with L S Schwenck of Mannington replying. C W Flesher of Gassaway gives the main address on the laymen’s association object.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
St. Paul's M. H. Church
St. Paul's
Andrews
John Homer Holt
St. Paul's M. B
L. 8. Schwenck
Mannington
C. W. Flesher
Gassaway
Laymens' Association
Mr. Flesher
H. B. Flesher
Reform School
Two Cent Fare Law Struck Down by West Virginia Court
The Chesapeake & Ohio railroad obtained an injunction against state officials over the two cent fare act. Judge Burdett ruled the law void, but ordered coupons issued under the restraining order set aside. The state Supreme Court has not ruled on the law's validity.
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Charleston
W. Va
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Conley
Burdett
West Virginia
Supreme Court of
Lone highwayman robs bank in broad daylight
Fort Worth reports a lone highwayman held up a Wagoner Bank & Trust branch on Main Street at 4 pm yesterday, escaping in an automobile with 8100 dollars. Pursuit continues as authorities search for the suspect. Sweet Melody Flour
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Fort Worth
Tex
Wagoner Bank & Trust Company
Main Street
Treating the Wrong Disease with Favorite Prescription
Women seek relief from various ailments but often suffer from undiagnosed feminine-system disorders. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is pitched as a safe, alcohol-free remedy crafted for the female body, claiming to address root causes, rejuvenate vitality, and ease nervous symptoms. The ad touts the accompanying Adviser and a mail-order offer for copies, with a sales pitch grounded in 19th century medical advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
J. Pierce
Common Sense
Medical Association
Main St
Buffalo
Party at the Park Enjoys Moonlit Picnic Trip
A cheerful group toured to the park by boat on Tuesday evening for a moonlit picnic in a grove. Attendees included Misses Lora and Mary Pelley of Mingo Junction visiting Miss Rhea Warden, plus Rhea Warden, Louise Heironimus, Rhea Hildebrand, Evelyn Tapp, Madge McDonald, and Messrs Holmes Wyckoff, Leland Tregellas, James Guth, Leslie Rogers, John Bayles, Clyde Kimmel, Paul Warden, Chester Rogers. Chaperones were Dr. and Mrs. A. R. Warden.
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Lora
Mary Pelley
Mingo Junction
Rhea Warden
Louise Heironimus
Rhea Hildebrand
Evelyn Tapp
Madge McDonald
Holmes Wyckoff
Leland Tregellas
James Guth
Leslie Rogers
John Bayles
Clyde Kimmel
Paul Warden
Chester Rogers
A. R. Warden
Kermit Leads Roosevelts in Lion Hunt in British East Africa
In Sotik district Loretta plains camp the Roosevelt expedition reports Kermit Roosevelt killing a large tawny-maned lion, two cheetahs, and other game. Theodore Roosevelt has shot another line, while the party preserves skins for the Smithsonian Institute. animals include giraffes eland tops and antelope.
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Naisha
British East Africa
Roosevelt
Loretta Plains
Sotik
Theodore Roosevelt
Kermit
Smithsonian Institute
Washington
Home Picnic Hosted By Irene Vincent In Little Ward
Irene Vincent daughter of Prof Claude B Vincent hosted a home picnic for her young friends in the First ward last evening. Attendees included Lenore Baker Rose Satterfield Kathleen Mason Christine Ross Nina Kinter Nellie Hawkins Virginia Fawcett Mary Ritchie Elsie Moran Catherine Proudfoot Helen Phillips Edna Garlow Merle Stark Marion Boyles Opal McDonald Boudaline Jackson Elizabeth Glenn Ada Mason Emma Johnson Margaret Hickle Lois Grose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Sentinel
Irene Vincent
Claude B. Vincent
First Ward
Lenore Baker
Rose Satterfield
Kathleen Mason
Christine Ross
Nina Kinter
Nellie Hawkins
Virginia Fawcett
Mary Ritchie
Elsie Moran
Catherine Proudfoot
Helen Phillips
Edna Garlow
Merle Stark
Marion Boyles
Opal McDonald
Boudaline Jackson
Elizabeth Glenn
Ada Mason
Emma Johnson
Margaret Hickle
Lois Grose
Former Grafton Minister Chosen President of Board
Charleston June 23 Archibald Moore of Mannington was elected president of the state board of Agriculture succeeding B J Humphreys of Wood county Moore was recently appointed a member of the board by Governor Glasscock.
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Charleston
W. Va
Archibald Moore
Mannington
Board of Agriculture
B. J. Humphreys
Wood County
Moore
Glaascock
Postponed Races Move Forward Day At West Virginia Fair
Heavy rain in Clarksburg West Virginia postponed the first day’s races of the West Virginia Fair Association spring meet. The three programs have been rescheduled to run a day later with officials stating improved conditions are expected. Sweet Melody Flour is mentioned in association with the event.
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Clarksburg
Virginia Fair Association
Claim Grafts Break Faith Among Baltimore Rail Workers
Cumberland Md June 23 machinists of the Baltimore and Ohio system protest a committee of boilermakers and blacksmiths who struck a separate agreement with railroad officials without the machinists being consulted or included. Local machinists say the boilermakers and blacksmiths breached their oath to stand with them in trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Allied Metal Trades
J. D. Harris
Baltimore
Wedded at Sherwood in quiet noon wedding
A quiet wedding at the Sherwood hotel parlor joined Mrs. Columbia Bell Rogers of the west to Mr. David Crockett Morgan of Buckhannon at high noon. Rev. J A McClelland officiated in the presence of a daughter of Mrs Steward. The couple will depart for Buckhannon that evening to begin their future home.
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David Crockett Morgam
Columbia Bell Rogers
McClelland
Daily Sentinel
Sherwood Hotel
West
David Crockett Morgan
Buckhannon
Steward
J. A. McClelland
First Presbyterian Church
Y M C A To Observe Fifth Y M C A In Grafton
The Belington Baseball team will play the Grafton Y M C A team in two games at Traction Park. A double balloon ascension by Walter Goudy and Harry Price follows the games, with one rider making a parachute leap and the other guiding the balloon back to earth. Admission covers the entire afternoon of sport and amusements.
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Fetterman
Traction Pary
Belington
Grafton Y. M. C. A
Walter Goudy
Harry Price
Grafton
Murder Confession Ties Leon Ling to Elsie Sigel Killing
New York June 23 Leon Ling’s roommate Chong Ling confessed after hours of grilling that Ling killed Elsie Sigel the young missionary. Chong said he heard a fight on June 9 and saw Ling overpowering Sigel placing her on a bed and choking her with a handkerchief. He claimed Ling later moved the body into a trunk and planned to ship it to Europe. Chong denied helping place the body in the trunk.
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New York
N.Y
Leon
Avenae
Ata
Elsie
Chong
Roy
Europe
Sigel
Hisie
Jim
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