West Virginia House backs ratification in 47 to 10 vote
In Charleston on March 4 the West Virginia Senate failed to reconsider ratification. The House of Delegates voted 47 to 10 for ratification after two hours of debate. Several delegates switched votes from no to aye, while a strong anti ratification push failed in the Senate 18 to 10. The session is expected to focus on local measures with no new anti profiteering bill planned.
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Charleston
W. Va
Senate
House of Delegates
House
Cobun
Dodzon
Duty
Fox
Harmer
Johnson
Kamp Morton
Poling
Sanders
Stantz
Stewart
Veneill
Presidentiel
Arnold
Burnes
Burr
Chapman
Coalteraier
Gribble
Harman
Hough
Winter
Lewis
Luther
Seherr
Yort
Himer
Jehu, Cuppett
Otte
Kern
Blistol
McClue
Hall
Goherty
Nutter
Kuykendall
Coleman
Anderson
Blackhurst
Bland
Brand
Blizzard
Lrammé
Byrnes
Cuppatt
Ferguson
Viten
Fortney
Harrison
Grove
Hamilton
Hays
Bannister Ray
Capshort
Clements
Coberly
Goon
Godfrey
Hackney
Hale
Harvey
Hickman
Hondouras
Howard
Lant
Lester
Miller
Moore
Moran
McCauley
McClaren
McClintic
McDermitt
McVey
Neale
Parsons
Lecture on opportunity for States by renowned speaker
A scrambled report notes Dr Rusself Crow CW delivering a lecture at the university house last night. The fragmented OCR hints at a noted speaker addressing opportunities for states, with remarks on decades on the platform and audience reactions.
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Dr. Rusself
Crow CW
Echool
Unitec
Oypertonitie
Grafton Near Crossroads for Growth and Red Bond Vote
Roans letters urge Grafton and Taylor County to seize development chances amid neighboring towns. He warns that opposing the March 20 red bond issue will keep the city asleep, while supporting it promises growth and progress for the community.
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Grefston
Moxgathtown
Clarisbure
Morgan Town
Fairmont
Grafton
Taylor County
David Moore Dies at Warder Ave Home
David Moore 68 a west side resident died at his Warder avenue home yesterday afternoon after an illness from complications. He came to Lil city from Indianaport about 11 years ago. He is survived by six sons and one daughter including William Moore Corning New York P B Moore Grafton Thomas P Moore Charleroi Pa Mrs I A Vester McD Br and FM Mitchellville N Y. Funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 20 p m from J S Moore 514 Warder avenue with Rev A A Deline officiating. The remains will be taken to Wheeler New York for interment.
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David Moore
West Side
J. S. Moore
Warder Avenue
Lils City
Lnssport
William Moore
Corning
N. Y
P. B. Moore
Grafton
Thomas P. Moore
Charleroi
Vester
Cd BR
Mitchellville
N.Y
J. $. Moore
Yhoge
A. A. Deline
Wheeler
Sidore
Another Plea for Better County Roads
A rural plea urges voters to inspect road levies and county taxation, arguing funds must fuel improved public roads. The author warns against skepticism about funding, encourages support for better roads, and urges citizens to vote wisely to avoid remaining stuck in the mud.
Charles B Rohr M D Ear Nose Throat Specialist
Dr Charles B Rohr announces his practice as an ear nose and throat specialist occupying space above Gratin Drug and Chemist Company Store.
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Omee
Gratin Drug and Chemeat Co
Taylor County lad shows West how to farm
The Sentinel cites a Chino Champion account praising Nathan Winfield Miller of California for winning a 1979 Farm Journal national alfalfa contest with a seven ton yield. The piece notes western crop pride and places Miller among notable Taylor County roots linked to Knottsville and Barbour county.
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the Sentinel
E. A Waugh
Chino
Cal
Taylor Cowty
Creat West
United States
N. W. Miller
Knottsville
Jacob Miller
Barbour County
Chiho
Farnt Journal of Philadelphia
Milley
Farm Journal
Miler Bearé
Farm Journal of Philadelphia
Nathan Winfield Miller
California
West Virginia
Taylor County
Doings of Our Daddies Ledger from Early Thornton Era
A 19th century Doctor A Y Thorn ledger from 1849 to 1851 reveals Thornton's early community life. Thorn ran a Northwestern Turnpike inn, store and tavern, served as physician, tax collector, and craftsman, with liquor on tap and hogshead prices noted in a frontier county.
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Taylor County
Sentinel
A. Y. Thorn
John Mays
Thoreton
Thorn
Oth
Oil Industry Faces Fuel Shortage Prompting War Powers Talk
Washington reports a severe fuel shortage as the Shipping Board fails to secure enough oil for the year starting April 1. President Wilson may be urged to invoke war powers to control the oil industry. Bids for 24,000,000 barrels were far above last year, and many contracts expire soon with only short supply. Navy relies on fuel bids due March 14 as firms cite Tampico and Mexican decree impacts and asset constraints.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Wilson
Shipping Board Ofictala
Chitman Payne
Starket
Depermors
Companivn
Navy Department
Wds
Daniels
Occupation Army Happy Soldiers At Camp Dix
The American Army of Occupation in Germany remains popular with Yankee troops at Camp Dix though some object to repatriation. Many prisoners await court martial in the camp stockade as debates over marriage and pay unfold under War Department policies.
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Camp DIX
Germany
Camp
United States
Army of Occupation
War Department
Obituary: Newton Poe of Grafton Dies at 73
Newton Poe, a longtime Grafton resident and well known figure, died last Friday after a brief illness. He was 73 years, 2 months, and 13 days old. Poe was famed for his kind nature and friendly manners, leaving a deep sense of loss among family and friends.
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Newton Poe
Grafton
Ana Netendors
Poe
CANNOT CHANGE FRENCH CLAIMS ON GERMANY
Paris reports that France will oppose any revision of the Versailles treaty that would alter its claims on Germany. The stance aligns with the new Chamber of Deputies, warning that further concessions would topple the government. French officials note economic strain and insist allies have overlooked France’s own fragile prosperity.
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Paris
Germany
Chamber of Deputies
London
Europe
Britain to Sell West Indies to Balance War Debt
London report says a proposal to sail the British West Indies to the United States as a war debt balancing plan will be debated by the cabinet with Lloyd George likely to expose views Monday. Government members withheld public comment though private opinion appears opposed to formal consideration.
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London
British West Indies
United States
Great Britain
Lloyd George
New York Socialist Aides Charged as Traitors
In Albany on March 5 the judiciary committee pressed charges against five suspended socialist members of the New York State Assembly, labeling them traitors. Moritz Conboy delivered a six hour closing argument insisting charges were proven, while Seymour Stedman and former senator Browne prepared to speak for the defense and prosecution respectively. The case centers on vows to support or oppose war and the risk of a general strike if socialists are ousted from the chamber.
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Alpany
New York
Stte Assembly
Mortiz Conboy
Conboy
Mic
International Council of the Proletarians
United States of America
Contboy
Cowboy
Seymour Stedman
Blah R. Browh
Socialist Party
Bylagtalatuty
A. Fevelition
Hilquitt
United States
Weletams Seeks Republican Bid for First District Seat
M A Weletams, a delegate from Ohio County, announced in Charleston on March 6 that he will seek the Republican nomination for Congress in the First district. The highlander candidate vows to push a platform to represent local interests in Washington.
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Charleston
Wealthy widow declared of unsound mind in New York will dispute
Mrs. Tos' f. Spang widow of a Pittsburgh millionaire was found unsound when signing a will that left most of her 1 million estate to charity and a $160,000 annuity to her only child Mrs. Manet spots Ancker of Casenhagen Denmark. The Rosa F. Spang Foundation for Young Children was to receive the remainder. The verdict voided the will after a twelve hour jury deliberation. Mrs. Spaig died June 22 at Weldort Abtrta hotel two days after the signing.
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New York
Tos’f. Spang
Pittsburgh
Spaig
Weldort Abtrta
Rosa F. Spang
Five Turks and Armenians Killed in Turko Affair
Reports from Paris and Donde supply conflicting figures on casualties in the Turkish crisis. Official French documents note that Armenian deaths are listed between six and twenty nine thousand, with disputed marsh regions contributing to the total.
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Paris
Artitle
Turkey
Pernch oMlelals
Donde
Bandit Executed After Capture in Puebla
Mexico City dispatch says Ceristo Adanas captured in Puebla in disguise was sentenced by a court martial on Wednesday and executed yesterday morning. Arenas, active in bandit operations after opposing the government, is linked to dynamiting a train carrying nine German school students killed by bandits who mistook them for soldiers.
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Mexico City
Mosses
Ceristo Adanas
Puebla
Puesla
Arenas
Amon
Crimea
Cupid Gets Rap From Federal Reserve Bank
An Alien out says no male employee earning under 125 a month may marry while in service, unless approved by chief clerks. The vice governor T C R McKay calls the rule imperative, saying it is the minimum for which a person can live today at the bank.
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Jrst
T. CR. McKay
Dutch Again Declines To Deliver Bill to Allies
The Dutch government today refused to surrender the former emperor Wilhelm to the Allies for trial. In a note addressed to Libya the government promised to take all necessary measures to minimize the risk to liberty and to prevent harm to world peace.
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Hague
Maron
Daten
Séoont Et
Livya Eurge
Min Imige
Wilhelm
Westinghouse Interests Take Big Insurance Policy
New York March 5 A group life policy covering over forty two thousand five hundred employees was mailed here today by representatives of the Westinghouse interests The policy is described as one of the largest issued and combines a scheme of insurance with a save this plan The text also references a farm for rent known as Ira J Keller's on Pleasant Creek Bare Hour County W Va 48 acres with pasture meadow orchard water and a house Further details are promised by Rowe Uy Keller Route 6 Box 49 Ludlow
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New York
Westinghouse Internets
Ira J. Keller
Pleasant Creek
Bare Hour
W. Vai
Rowe Uy Keller
Lerateon
WOVA
Box 49
Ludlow
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