Legislature May Adjourn This Afternoon in Charleston
Charleston, W. Va March 3. Rumors from seemingly authoritative sources say the state legislature in special session since Friday may adjourn this evening. The suffrage question is said to be the only issue delaying action. The senate failed to convene at two, but conferences were held. It is believed the subject under discussion is the suffrage amendment.
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Charleston
W. Va
Senate
Widen
Anoth er row in Ways and Means Committee
A further row arose today at hearings before the House Ways and Means Committee on Coldier relief legislation measures. Fil ward Hale, representing veterans of foreign wars, told the committee that statements made yesterday by Franklin d Olier, commander of the American Legion, were erroneous and should be contradicted.
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Washington
Mitch
House
Ways and
Filward Hale
Representi Ng Veterans of Foreign Ware
Franklin d'Olier
American Legion
Mexico seeks right to import arms from United States
Sub Secretary Medina said Mexico plans to ask for permission to import arms and munitions from the United States. The statement notes Lansing’s retirement may aid Mexico’s demand, and the latest correspondence between Ambassador Bonilla and Secretary Lansing was released in Mexico City.
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Washington
Mexico
United States
Medina
State Department
Robert Lansing
Mexico City
Bonilla
Lansing
President Wilson Motor Ride Around Potomac
President Wilson rode today for the first time since October bed rest. He toured the Potomac speedway area with Admiral Grayson and Secret Service, accompanied by aides, in a motor van past the southwest gate as crowds gathered.
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Washington
Wilson
Admiral Grayson
Grayson
Secret Service
Pie Weather Forces Thar Day at Porton Fifth Market
Teein and Water push new sale of catchy wares in Porton fifth market day. Local traders announce pie weather and promotional items driving foot traffic as shoppers hunt bargains and novelty goods.
Allies would partition Armenia plans warned
New York March 3 The American committee for the independence of Armenia says allied premiers have tentatively planned division of Armenia and urges Americans to press the president and Congress to end Turkish rule and aid liberation of the ancient martyr nation.
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New York
Armenia
American Committee For the Independence of
Congress
Lilly Leads In Grifton City Primary With Cather Close
Charles R. Lilly led the mayoral race with Thomas H. Cather close behind after the Grifton primary. Four candidates named for two city commissioner posts were A C Love J R Morgan Finley Parker and Z J Kines with results tabulated by wards and precincts.
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Love
Morgan
Barber
Kines
All Nature
Detcrmine
Grafton
Justice J. A. Carroll
Thomas JH. Cather
Charles R. Lilly
Cather
A. C. Love
J. R. Morgan
Finley Parker
Z. J. Kines
Jum
Thomas H. Cather
Ines
Comptroller Calls Banks on February 28 Condition
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business on February 28.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Upper Boby stalls on vote to reconsider
Charleston West Virginia March 3 by a 14 to 14 vote the senate decided not to reconsider its Monday vote that rejected a resolution to ratify the federal suffrage amendment. The move ends further attempts this session. House delegates set the measure as a special order for 4 pm but no forecast. Senator Harmer’s name was removed from the anti list after today’s vote.
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Charleston
W. Va
Senate
Fifteen More Discharged From Fraud Charges
In Grand Rapids on March 31 Judge Sessions freed fifteen more defendants in the Newberry elections conspiracy trial, leaving eighty five defendants total. He also dismissed the fifth count of the indictment under the federal statute of October 16, 1918. The judge issued not guilty verdicts for the fifteen cases and denied defense motions to dismiss counts three and six, informing James Murfin that a directed verdict motion would be denied.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
James Murfin
Big Five Rapped in Testimony Before House
J H Montgomery of Basin Wyoming testified before the House agriculture committee accusing the Big Five meat packers of raising livestock prices and driving growers from business He urged action against injunctions and immunity baths and said delousing should purge the packing industry He blamed Congress inaction for harmful trends and warned of socialists and Bolsheviks emerging.
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Washington
House Agriculture Committee
J. H. Montgomery
Basin
Wyo
Montgomery
Congress
Hesia
Governor Smith Urges Multi Faceted Attack on Rising Costs
Albany March 3 Governor Smith told the legislature that efforts to curb the high cost of living have failed. He called for a patient many sided attack and urged passage of a bill to prevent withholding essential foods and the destruction or restriction of supply to raise prices.
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Albany
N. Y
Smith
Prominent Iron Master Dies in Reading at 74
Krank smith, age 74, a widely known figure in the iron trade, died in Reading, Pennsylvania, today. For many years he served as president of the Reading Iron Company.
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Reading
Kranksmith
Reading Iron Company
Portuguese workers proclaim soviet rule in Portugal
Madrid date line reports that Portuguese frontier workers have proclaimed a soviet republic with postal and telegraphic workers joining railroad men. The move is unconfirmed as border reports arrive by telephone.
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Madrid
Portugal
Baltimore & Ohio watchman charged in Pittsburgh fires
Richard Schlott, a Baltimore & Ohio Reachroad watchman, was held for court without bail in Pittsburgh on charges of starting fires that destroyed property valued at $5,000. Schlott admitted to the magistrate that he had given a statement to the fire marshal.
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Pittsburgh
Richard Schlott
Baltimore & Ohio
Schlott
University Faculty to Get Salary Raise
The state board of public works met at 2 30 o'clock this afternoon to consider agreeing to recommendations to the legislature at the next regular session in January 1921 for increased appropriations for the salaries of all members of the faculty of West Virginia University.
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Charlesson
W. Va
Maret
State Board of Public Works
West Virginia University
Socialists Move to Seize Kaiser Hoards in Berlin
In Berlin on March 3 the majority Socialists in the diet pressed to refer the former emperor’s assets to the national assembly. Debates erupted as Socialists and Independents clashed over confiscating Hohenzollern possessions, aiming to strip the ex-ruler of wealth and property.
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Berlin
Diet
Tional Assembly
Hohengollurn
Aes
Kentucky Delegates Chosen At State Convention
More than 2000 Republicans gathered in Louisville to elect four delegates and four alternates from Kentucky to the Republican national convention in Chicago. A. T. Hirsch and Gov. Morgow were seen as virtually certain endorsements for the at large delegates.
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Louisville
Chicago
A. T. Hirsch
Govasner Morgow
Johnson Charges Opponents Use Money In Primary
Herman Johnson of California accuses leading Republican rivals in the South Dakota primary of extravagant, unprecedented spending. He says he cannot match big money and powerful business interests backing his opponents, contrasting wealth with his own ability and character.
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Mitchell
Ator Herman Johnson
California
South Dakota
Las
Commonwealth
Gmd
Senator Harding Initiates Texas Campaign Tour
Senator Harding of Ohio, a Republican presidential hopeful, campaigns in Texas marking the first known Republican bid in southern politics. He plans stops across the state, aiming to boost support ahead of the nomination fight.
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Vort Worth
Tex
Harding
Ohio
Texas
Pt State
Pennsylvania Keeps Record Of Gallant 28th
A comprehensive record of all 28000 members who served in the Twenty eighth division during World War I is being prepared at the adjutant general's department in the state capital. Captain Brown of the 112th infantry is collecting data from war department reports to form permanent division records.
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Harrisburg
Maren
Adjutant General's’ Department
State Capitol
Berry
Brown
One Hundred and Twelfth Infantry
War Department
Twenty-eighth Division
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Mary Pickford Seeks Divorce From Owen Moore
Mary Pickford motion picture star seeks divorce from Owen Moore. Court in Minden near Carson City heard the case on Monday evening amid desertion rumors. Pickford attended with her mother and wept, Moore absent and represented by counsel.
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Reno
Neayda
Maryckford
Owen Moore
Minden
Carson City
Miss Pickford
Moore
George W White Dies After Long Sickness At 6 PM
George W White born April 25 1854 in Oakland Maryland moved to Webster then Grafton where he ran a cigar and tobacco business. He married Edith Powell in 1888 and leaves a wife and three children Myrtle Hamilton George Jr and Karl all of Grafon. He served on the city council and belonged to A F & A M Lodge 15 and Odd Fellows Lodge 98. Funeral at Andrews M E Church on Main Street Friday at o'clock with Masonic burial at Bluemont cemetery.
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George W. White
The
Sentinel
Latrobe Street
Borma
Oakland
Webster
Grafton
Sec
White
Edith Powell
Gatton
Myrtle White Hamiltah
Brooklyn
George White, Jr
Karlon White
Grafton Lodge No. 15
Grafton Lodge No. 98
Order of Odd Fellows
Andrews M
Main Street
A. D. Graig
Bluemont Cemetery
8. K
Edward White
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