West Virginia faces payment crunch in Supreme Court ruling
The article reports that West Virginia may be forced by a Supreme Court ruling to pay a debt to North Dakota. It notes possible enforcement steps, including seizing tax collections or selling state assets, and discusses political and legislative considerations for funding via bonds. The piece cites opinions that the court can compel payment and references past cases and officials.
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Lodged Iron Nail Removed From Body After 20 Years
Huntington reports a 22 year old Parkersburg man named P M Phelps had a cut iron tail, a now obsolete implement, removed from his appendix after nearly two decades lodged there. The incident occurred June 19 in Huntington as medics extracted the relic from his body.
West Virginia Guard Camps Split In July Training
Charleston June 19 The First Infantry West Virginia National Guard will hold a field camp of instruction at Camp Dawson Caddell Preston County from July 19 to 28 inclusive. The Second Infantry will assemble at Camp Baker Ravenswood from July 29 to August 7 inclusive. Orders come from Adjt Gen John C Boud.
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Bridge at Fetterman Reopens After Repairs
The bridge at Fetterman was opened to the public after thorough repairs by the county, using prison labor for much of the work. The floor and many stringers were replaced with quality timber, aiming for long term service. County commissioners will adjust approaches and modify grades to improve accessibility.
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Young Cincinnati girl runs away to see New York sights
Dorothy Wolf, 14, of Cincinnati, was taken by Clarksburg police from an eastbound Baltimore and Ohio train this morning and held at the station until Cincinnati officers arrive to take her home. She left to see New York, and her parents learned the train details and contacted authorities.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Dorothy Wolf
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Ohio
Dance On Streets In Philadelphia During Municipal Band Concerts
Followers of Terpsicnore will be permitted to monitor the public spheres of the city during Municipal Band concerts in Philadelphia on June 19. The event invites observers to assess street performances and the cultural impact of the city’s music program.
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Murdered Child Found In Cincinnati Yard After Disappearance
Ohio police report an 11 year old girl Elisabeth Nolte was last seen Tuesday after leaving home with a man who offered candy. Her body was found in the rear yard of 1114 Central Avenue, undressed, wrapped in a sheet, with her throat cut. Police say she was assaulted before death. The case prompted officials to plan security measures for a city district and dancers in a controversial fashion.
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New Disease Still Serious In Barbour County
A strange disease continues to affect humans and animals in Barbour county with several new cases in recent days. Authorities maintain strict quarantine and segregation of cases, postponing slaughter of some affected animals as only a few may need culling. Two people remain in critical condition including a 74 year old woman. recovery doubtful. Colonel Roosevelt arrives at Oyster Bay from Louisiana trip with a head pheasant.
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Louisiana
Scandal in Charleston Over Immorality Charges at Huntington Asylum
C A McGhee superintendent of the colored orphans asylum in Huntington faces charges of gross immorality and malfeasance after alleged improper conduct toward a year old female inmate. The Civic League notified Governor Hatfield, who ordered an investigation. McGhee remains in post as state officials review possible actions. The asylum operates as a state institution.
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Pyles couple convicted of second degree murder
In Kingwood West Virginia, Min and Cora Pyles were found guilty of second degree murder in the death of Min Pyles' brother Alonzo Pyles near Howesville. The minimum penalty is five years and the maximum 18 years. sentencing not yet pronounced. The trial included Prosecuting Attorney A G Hughes and attorney Charles Hogg. a packed court heard testimony and close jury deliberations.
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W. Va
Preston County
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Cora Pyles
Min Pyles
Alonzo Pyles
Howesville
Sears
A. G. Hughes
Charles Hogg
Morgantown
Pyles
Dave Smith
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Ice sale regulation promises $3 million annual saving
Charleston West Virginia June 21 J N Wightengale labor commissioner says the new regulation for selling commodities will save West Virginians about 3 million dollars yearly. The change shifts how ice is marketed beginning next Monday with fees previously weighed at storehouses or factories and altered under the new rule.
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West Virginia
J. N. Wightengale
Governor Hatfield Sued For Ten Thousand Dollars
A suit filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia seeks $10,000 in damages from Governor Henry D. Hatfield by traveling salesman William A. Abbott Jr. of Philadelphia and the Pendleton Mayers firm represents Abbott. The case stems from an incident in March at Point Pleasant when Abbott and George Rash, traveling with him, were detained and fined $48 for alleged petty larceny after the governor’s alleged instructions, with the plaintiffs alleging false imprisonment.
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Michigan
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Joe Grey
Goveror
West Virginia school plants serve as community centers says official
Charleston dispatch June 1 notes W S Deffenbaugh of the U S Bureau of Education urges using school buildings beyond classrooms to boost community life. He cites WV data showing 31 of 42 towns host varied activities, yet many lack auditoriums or gymnasiums, limiting wider use.
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Charleston
W. Va
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West Virginia
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Washington Girl in Narrow Escape at Grafton Park
Miss Ursula Fleegie of Washington D C narrowly escaped drowning while bathing in the Tygarts Valley river at Grafton park on Sunday morning. A cramp in her foot left her perilously near deeper water until aid arrived from nearby youths who heard her calls for help. Two companions Miss Floegle and Miss Murray faced cramps and danger as help arrived from James Guth and Okey Alsten who rushed to the scene. E C King of Pittsburgh who sells the 57 ya-
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Ursula Fleegie
Washington, D. C
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Lena Bradford
James Guth
Okey Alsten
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E. C. King
Pittsburgh
Mother pleads for mercy in bid to save Matt Bera
In Governor Halflein's office a grieving Acme mother urged clemency to commute Matt Bera’s murder sentence to life imprisonment. She and JFP Taylor, joined by over 1,000 petition signatures, pleaded for mercy as the governor weighed official duties against personal desire.
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River bathers face mishap as ferry raft used for diving
A large crowd swam Sunday as Miss Fleegie, daughter of Mrs. Jennie Fleegie of Washington land, and others rode a ferry boat raft. A few injuries occurred including Krug cutting his foot on glass. Rescue work brought the young woman to shore and little damage was done to boats and tracks. Local officials plan strict enforcement of bathing-boat safety next Sunday.
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W. T. Hopke
Express Train Accident In Grafton Yards
A Monongaly division incident near Grafton yards involves New York to St Louis express No 3 where an axle breaks off a nine engine driver, sending a wheel rolling along tracks and through a signal tower area before tumbling into a nearby office. No serious injuries reported.
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Mayor Shinn of Belpre Missing in Ohio River Area
Parkersburg West Virginia June 2 A search began to locate S A W Shinn mayor of Belpre Ohio and cashier of Hirst National Bank after he disappeared Saturday morning. He crossed the river to Parkersburg to transact business and did not return, raising concern among kin and friends. Shinn is a Mason and a member of the Rurgits of Pything and attended church. fear persists of foul play. He is married with no children.
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Confesses to Murder of Deaf Girl for 68 Cents
Marion Deems, 22, confessed to police that he killed Laura Schaefer, a deaf woman, whose body was found in a ravine near Wet suburb. He claimed the motive was the 68 cent envelope containing her pay. coroner notes indicate she had been criminally assaulted.
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Irish Nationalists Plan End to Daily Free Press
The leader of the Irish Nationalists announced that the Free Press would no longer be published daily. He opposed home rule and claimed the news would be achieved soon, with Redmond and his followers under the coalition agreement.
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