Gould Interests Transferred Under Supreme Court Ruling
In New York May 7, B F Bush receiver for Western Maryland Railroad and C H Smith engineer for Davis Coal Co plan to transfer George Gould coal holdings in West Virginia valued at ten million dollars first to Western Maryland and then to Davis Gould Trust. The ruling affects several railroads with coal assets and requires divestment or reorganization to fit the commodities clause. The Lackawanna and others seek swift compliance, with estimates of coal reserves and future transfers discussed among Wall Street observers.
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New York
B. F. Bush
Western Maryland Railroad Company
C. H. Smith
Davis Coal Company of
West Virginia
George Gould
Western Maryland Company
Delaware, Lackwenna & Western Railroad
United States Supreme Court
Pittsburg Terminal Railroad and Coal Company
Gould
Westside Belt
Wall Street
Lackawanna” Company
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw May Face Jail Over Contempt
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw may be jailed for contempt of court after a $250 unpaid fine. An order directing arrest was signed in New York City court and will be executed to escort her to Ludlow Street jail for confinement until the account is settled. H. A. Almus made a business visit to Sutton earlier.
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New York
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Ann
Sherif
Hammers Shine as Grafton Hangs Tough in Panva League
The report notes strong use of the hammer and hints at Pittsburg’s rough start, praising Grafton as a top Panva League contender. Despite setbacks from a couple of unlucky games, the piece signals Grafton’s readiness for the pennant race and momentum entering the stretch.
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Pittsburg
Grafton
Unwise' for Emigrants to Mass in Country Says Ex-Pres. Roosevelt
Ex president Theodore Roosevelt writes in Outlook on immigration from Japan to the United States. He urges mutual limits on mass settlement, favoring travel and study over large scale migration, and argues a strong navy is essential for peace and defense.
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Roosevelt
New York
Outlook
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Japan
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountains
America
Uncle Sam
Raid Ends in Bloodshed as Black Hand Plot Crashes
In Bluefield West Virginia on May 7 a raid on a lodge room near East Vivian led to gunfire in which two Italians were killed and eleven men were arrested. Officials say the suspects, alleged Black Hand members, were surprised by deputies Parsons Keystone McWhite and McFarland. The eleven detainees remain jailed.
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Black Hand
West Virginia
Bluefield
W. Va
East Vivian
Here
Joseph Verdie
Parsons
Keystone
McWhite
McFarland
Jealousy Triggers Murder in Welch Case
May 6 report from Welch says Sandy Scales was shot and killed by rival John Price after Scales persisted in calling on Price's sweetheart. Price fled to Virginia, leaving authorities to pursue. Local authorities describe the act as a murder driven by jealousy.
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Welch
John Price
Sandy Scales
Virginia
Mississippi Battleship Enters South Pass for New Orleans
The battleship Mississippi weighed anchor and left for New Orleans, entering South Pass at 9 a.m. with an experienced river pilot aboard. The voyage to the naval wharf is expected about 1 p.m. amid assurances that the river remains safe for deep-draft ships, despite fears of navigational hazards.
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New Orleans
Mississippi
South Pass
Naval Wharf
Tom Dolan Arrives in Morgantown After Court Delay
Tom Dolan traveled to Morgantown after a quick stop in Grafton where he faced alleged church cruelty in the circuit court. The case was continued by court order and will not be heard until the next term. Dolan praises a Taylor county prosecutor and credits Judge Holt Morgan town Dominion.
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Tom Dolan
Morgantown
Grafton
Tom
Taylor County
Ford
Holt
Morgantown Dominion
Jury Out Fifteen Minutes Guilt in Kidnapping Case
Mercer Pa May 7 Jury took only fifteen minutes to convict James Boyle of kidnapping Billie Whitla of Sharon. Billie testified identifying Boyle with his whiskers noted, detailing the Cleveland return and imprisonment before being restored to his father. A mob later attempted to lynch Mrs Helen Boyle as she was taken back to jail, with stones eggs and a rope threat amid police and community officials safeguarding the prisoners.
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Mercer
James Boyle
Billie Whitla
Sharon
Boyle
Sharon Lad
Billie
Bille
Cleveland
J. C. Cochran
Helen Boyle
Court House
Indicted West Virginia Lawyer Faces Gambling Charge
In Clarksburg on May 6 the grand jury adjourned after issuing about 100 indictments. One name stands out Charles W. Moore Harrison County bar member is charged with gambling at the Swager hotel. Moore had sought a state Supreme Court judgeship last fall. The case stirs talk among attorneys and townsfolk as the Swager Hotel’s gambling history resurfaces after a police raid and subsequent table burnings.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Charles W. Moore
Harrison County
Moore
Swager
Supreme Court of
Poling Released By Gratton Manager For Independent Offer
A. D. Poling, the popular Gratton catcher, was released by Manager Winters this morning and will depart tonight for Jacksonburg to join an Independent club. Poling has been well liked by local fans and is noted for his base running and ability to steal second.
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A. D. Poling
Gratton
Winters
Jacksonburg
Mr. Poling
DeMoss Wins Suit Over Stolen Horse Dispute
Thomas M. DeMoss won a circuit court suit against Constable John B. Sandy over a horse allegedly stolen earlier by Lonnie D. Cole of Webster. Judgment for 9.50 favors DeMoss with Wyckoff for DeMoss and Samples for Sandy.
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Thomas M. DeMoss
John B. Sandy
Demoss
Sandy
Lonnie D. Cole
Webster
Wyckoff
Demons
Samples
Improvements at Main Street Nickelodeon Attract Excavation
Excavators dig a sloping pit at the old nickelodeon on Main Street to improve sightlines for audiences. The project aims to enhance theater capacity and viewing experience once completed.
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Main St
Cummins pushes low tariff on iron and steel products
Washington May 7 Senator Cummins urged lower duties in the iron and steel schedules as debate on the tariff bill remains unsettled. He charged monopolies and said protection would fail if law does not curb them, noting his past ties to the American Steel and Wire company with cash payment and no stock interests. He clashed with Senator Scott over disclosures and answered questions about his connections and the company’s profits.
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Washington
Senate
Bristow
House
Beveridge
Gallinger
Indiana
Cumming
Scott
Cummins
American Steel and Wire Company
Owen
Iowan
West Virginia
Mr. Cummins
Mosphere
Change in business hours considered by Cincinnati leaders
Prominent Cincinnatians discuss a national plan to shift business hours in summer. The proposal, modeled after English practice, would move standard U S time two hours earlier from May 10 to October, making 7 am starts become 5 am in summer, with workers finishing two hours earlier.
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Cincinnati
Bancroft Attacks McVeagh as Cheat in Pure Food Debate
In Madison on May 7 the Speaker in the lower house denounced Secretary Franklin McVaugh as a cheat for selling adulterated food. He cited a Chicago wholesale groceryman background and presented a dozen McVeagh store samples containing poisonous preservatives to support the claim.
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Madison
Wis
Bancroft
Treasury
Franklin McVaugh
Chicago
McVeagh
Fine photographs from the inaugural parade and Taft ball game
Manager Thos L Horne of the Al lender Studio places fine photos in showcases drawing attention. A Taft ball game view and the opening Graton Uniontown game are also featured among the recent arrivals.
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Thos. L. Horne
Allender Studio
Taft
Grafton
Uniontown
Final Tax Notice for Real Estate Delinquency 1909
Notice to all parties owing taxes to settle on pay-day or taxes will be collected by law. Real estate with unpaid taxes will be returned delinquent on the first Monday in June 1909. Office opens at 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 5 p.m. over the post office.
Ex Sheriff J N Means Visits Town With Richard Woods
In town today J N Means the former sheriff accompanied by Richard Woods of Wickiwire were seen among local residents and meeting spots. The sighting highlighted ongoing ties to past service and regional connections.
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Mra
Richard Woods
Wickiwire
Father shoots grocer in DC over young marriage
Washington grocer W Beck was critically wounded when Albert H Willard, 40, father of Becks young wife, shot him in his store. Willard had bought a pistol after learning Beck wed his daughter Dorothy, 15, in April. Beck, about 32, married Dorothy April 19. Willard claims kidnapping and concealment of the girl after a contested marriage.
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Washington, D. C
W. Beck
Albert H. Willard
Beck
Willard
Dorothy M. Willard
Washington Navy Yard
Dorothy
Irving W. Beck
J. W. Smith
Train accident near Rawlings causes scare but no injuries
Passengers aboard Baltimore and Ohio accommodation train No 6 from Fairmont faced a jolt when the rail buckled due to a temperature shift on a curve near Rawlings. The emergency brake was used but no injuries were reported, though the three hour delay disrupted service. Clyde Jasper Gilbert, a known post clerk, was mentioned in the fragmentary notes.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Fairmont
Rawlings
Western Maryland Railroad
Cumland News
West Virginia Senators Pivot in Dolliver Tariff Debate
West Virginia's Scott and Elkins press Dolliver amid tariff fray as the Aldrich protection wing faces scrutiny. Dolliver, born in Kingwood and WVU graduate, shifts toward downward revision, pleasing some southern Democrats and challenging old McKinley era standpat stances.
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West Virginia
Bothy
Dolliver
Scott
Bling
Kingwood
West Virginia University
Virginia Coal and Lumber
Jonator
McKinley
Iowa
Cummins
Allison
Aldrich
Viking
Lee
Senate
Elkins
City Hikes Parkersburg Liquor Licenses to 1000
At a May 7 special Parkersburg council meeting an ordinance was approved raising the city liquor license tax from 600 to 1000 dollars per year. Added to the state license, effective July 1, total fees reach about 2000 dollars. The rise is expected to close many of the roughly 60 local dealers, with about half likely to quit when the current license year ends.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Glasses found on Latrobe street turned in to Sen Une office
A pair of glasses found on Latrobe street were brought into the Sen Une office today. The owner may claim them by calling here.
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Latrobe Street
Sen Une
Grafton Eyes Big Summer Days and Clean City Efforts
Grafton plans two major summer events in May with May 1 Decoration Day and May 21 circus day. The city is described as exceptionally clean and welcoming to visitors, prompting calls for ongoing efforts to maintain the improved appearance after recent errous. Grand Army members are noted as faithful contributors to the cleanup push.
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Grafton
Grand Army
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Clyde Jasper Gilbert
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William Jowan
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