City Lords Meet in Routine Session and Licenses Granted
The city council presided by Mayor Boyd transacted routine financial business. George Mell Martin received a liquor license permit and M. E. Davis for wholesale beer. each plans to operate at Latrobe street and for Pabst Brewing respectively. Remarks noted police tests and a jail bill, with discussion on municipal building ownership.
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Boyd
George Mell Martin
M. E. Davis
Martin
Kimmel
Latrobe Street
Davis
Gratton
Capture of Aguinaldo Ends Daring Luzon Raid
General Funston and a force of American troops seized Aguinaldo in Isabella province after a covert operation aboard the gunboat Vicksburg. Aguinaldo was brought to Manila amid plans and counterplans that involved deception and careful coordination with MacArthur and other officers. The mission involved native scouts, regular infantry, and two gunboats, with cooperation from New Visaya and New Heija authorities.
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Philipino
Isabela
Luzon
Manila
Frederick Funston
Aguinaldo
Isabella
United States
Funston
New Viscaya
New Heija
Vicksburg
Albany
Dr White to issue new edition of state map with mine details
Dr J C White has returned from Baltimore to arrange with engravers for a corrected state geological map. A new feature will list all coal mines and their locations. Data gathering starts now for a July 1 release. D Brady will supervise sample collection from every mine in the state. Seventeen wives case highlighted as Parkersburg incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. White
Baltimore
D. Brady
Clarkeburg
Morgan Town
White
Justice and court actions amid town turmoil
The fragmentary report notes circuit court sessions set for April 11 and county court on Monday, with local political debate over municipal ownership. It recounts a runaway horse injuring Henry Magill, the chaos of city life, and a collision near Main and St John streets, all amid a tense civic tone.
Fitzgerald for General Manager
The Baltimore Herald stated on Monday the management may offer Thomas Fitzgerald the post of general manager after Underwood resigns to accept the vice presidency. Fitzgerald is described as an exceptionally good railroad man likely to fill the post ably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saitimore Herald
Thomas Fitzgerald
F. 1
Underwood
Fitzgerald
Well Montro Drilling Reaches 900 Feet Without Oil
A Test Well at Montrose West Virginia has reached 900 feet with gas escapes but no oil found yet. Operations may continue to greater depth as needed to complete the search.
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Montrose
W. Va
Necesary
Mother Dies in Fire After Attempt to Save Baby
A fire at James Burke’s residence on the second floor claimed the life of an infant four months old. Burke and his wife, aided by Mr. Jackson, carried the burned child across the street to a physician, but the baby died hours later. The house suffered extensive fire and water damage, insured. A separate note reports a convoy of 21 federal prisoners to the state prison and rising inmate population.
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Deal
James Burke
Fourth Division
Mr. Burke
Mr. Jackson
Rens
AL S. Warder
Third Ward
P. Burke
Clarksburg
Pittsburg
Washington, D. Iville
District of Columbia
West Virginia
Carr's plan to reconstitute normal school board at Shepherdstown
Col. Carr of Morgantown suggests resigning current Normal School Regents to enable Governor White to appoint a new board and appoint successors on expiry. He argues the move would speed redevelopment of the Shepherdstown building if money is secured, with board terms ending June 1. The proposal seeks rapid action for Shepherdstown school benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. Carr
Morgantown
State Board of Normal School Regents
Thored
Shepherdstown
Charleston
Col
Carr
Witte
W. W. Whiteland Newton Ogden
Penitentiary Board
Board of Normal School Regents
Pree J Schools
Harvey W. “Harmer
Clarksburg
Stewart IL Bowman
Philippi
RS Carr
Waittoan Barbe
Parkersburg
Shepherdajtown
Entire Train Crew Asleep on Duty Causes Narrow Wreck Near Oral
A southbound freight halted for water at Oral on the B&O. The following passenger train No. 2, led by engineer Daisy Dean, halted nearby when the freight crew slept on duty. Dean awoke in time to stop short of disaster, preventing a collision with a caboose. No injuries reported, but the event shocks railroaders and prompts debate on crew vigilance. Also includes local plea to city for improved Bluemont cemetery road access.
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Eastbounh
Oral
S Eand
Charg
Daisy’ Dean
Land
Tok
Dean
Chen
Ord
James O'Neal
Oval
William Louden Badly Bruised In Clarksburg Rail Yard Accident
William Louden was struck by a yard engine while cleaning up in the B yard east of the freight depot in Clarksburg last Monday. He was knocked to the ground, suffered facial cuts and body bruises, and was taken home to Fetterman where Dr. A. R. Warden reported a steady improvement.
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Robert Steele
M. E
Grafton
Fairmont
Clarksburg
Bright
Rev
Steele
William Louden
London
Fetterman
de. A. R. Warden
Theylor Vil and Gus Co Plan Immediate County Operations
Theylor Vil and Gus Co held a meeting in the city and decided to start operations at once. They have ordered all necessary machinery and expect to have them on hand quickly, detailing countywide alert and implementation plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theylor Vil and
Gus Co
New Internal Revenue Collector Davis Visits Senator Scott
Hon Thomas F Davis of Graton was in the city to pay respects to United States Senator Nathan B Scott. Davis will assume charge of the internal revenue office for the district of West Virginia on April 1. He confronts a flood of applications for the limited posts. The office remains in the district capital, though staffing is constrained by limited openings.
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Thos. E. Davis
Internal Revenue
Washington
Enue Department
Thos. F Davis
Graton
District of West Virginia
United States
Nathan B. Scott
Davis
Internal Revenue Office
Pen Et
Te Borg
Internal Revenue to Cut Force Nationwide in War Prep
Commissioner Yerkes orders sweeping reductions in internal revenue staff across all districts to save 41 million dollars after July 1. In West Virginia, Collector Davis faces loss of five deputies and three clerks, with protests ignored. Davis to select retained deputies. list of names includes W. E. White, J. H. Burk, F. Henshaw, and others.
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Davis
Washington
Internal Revenue Department
Yerkes
Internal Revenue
West Virginia
Davia
Cole
M Yerkes
Congress
Internal Revenue District
Alariea
Alrewly
Cuba
Elkins
Baltimore
Tere
I W. E. White
E.R. Reisnyder
J. B. Finley
A. L. Hoult
F. W. Myers
Willliam Dudley
Janes H. Burk
Edith Smoot
Ora Walker
Parkersburg
Alexander K. Campbell
Chandler Campbell
Wheeling
F.C. Henshaw
Martina
J. Frank Wilson
Grafton
C. Sammers
Charleston
W. N. Bonar
Henry FE. Reeder
Sarkaboras
Charles I. Smith
B. J. Clifton
M. G. Whitten
Bluefield
Jace M. Ballard
Hinton
Veach
Romney
Singleton
Davi
Thut
Colleetor Davis
Thay Tut
State Meeting of G A R in Parkersburg Next Month
State encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic will be held in Parkersburg April 93, 31 and 20. The Woman's Relief Corps and the Ladies of the G A R and the Band of Veterans will meet at same time. A big parade of all military and civic organizations will be a conspicuous feature of the encampment.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Parkersburg
Woman’s Relief Corps
Bona of Veteransans
Are Ta
Wall Paper Service Offers Home Sample Delivery
If you prefer to select wallpaper at home we will print our sample books and send them to you. Save a trip to town by telephone or mail a postcard or word and samples will come on short notice from R. E. Bary Wall Paper and Paint in Creamery Batter.
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Imeseenger
R. E. Bary
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House of Lords
E. J. Hopkins
Martin Luther
Hopkins
J.B. Whitehair
I W. Patton
T.H. Cather
John. A. Carroll
Harrison Cary
Ed. Watkins
Thomas J. Miller
Thomas J. Jackson
Luke Kinney
Robin Love
Mbralian
Georges Be Ie Shaffer
A.B. Corder
Voc
Houle
W.at Knows
He Tahar
Viata
Howard
Michael Graney
E. L. Stuck
Arthur Cole
Robt. Henderson
J. H
Cran
Morton
Kingwood
M. F. Hickwall
East Main Street
J. D. Crumley
First Baptist Church
Crumley
B.Y
P. Social
First Baptist Church of
City
Anna Mallones
Fred Funston
DR. White
Pleasants County
George W. Anderson
Pieasants County , Poor House
Martha, Welle
N. Burke
Pruntytown
Elijalp Sinclair
Lafayette Iustead
Burke
The
Sentinel
Geo. A. Geisel
Goa
R. E. Blangy
Justo
Circuit Court
County Court
Our City Police
Ue Weng
Old Eisy Council
Gen
Fanston
Ransor
Mars
Almir Ie
China
Higu Fh
Sonmew Hie
Chinws 4
Ton
Wien
Detroit
Admiral Sampson
Henry Magill
Main
St John
Standers
Bluemont
Cort
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