Elkins amendments boost rail carriers curbs on interstate trade
Washington reports Senate debate over Elkins amendments restricting common carriers from handling interstate coal ore and other commodities after May 1 1908. Amendments aim to prevent railroad competition with shippers and require proper traffic arrangements, with broad support for the core anti–interstate competition measure. Also covered are agriculture department investigations and legal actions against drug price cartels led by Moody.
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Washington, D. C
West Virginia
Senate
Elkins
Bailey
Dolliver
McLaurin
Lafolette
United States
Washington
Agricultural
House
Littlefield
Maine
Williams
Moody
Circuit Court of the United States For
District of Indiana
Drug Trust of the
Sherman
Fget Association of National Wholesale ‘Denceiets Association
National ‘Association of Retail Drugslats
Chadduck Hostess at Progressive Whist Party
Mr and Mrs H W Chadduck entertained at their Me raw Avenue West Side home last evening for guest Mrs Will R Flaherty of Parkernburg. Five tables enjoyed the game with Mrs Flaherty scoring and awarding violets. Prizes went to Mrs Joe McLain and Mr Chas Durbin. Refreshments followed with music and a smokeful closing after two. Attendees included Dr and Mrs A Warder, Dr and Mrs J Doyle, and others.
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H.W. Chadduck
Raw Avenue
West Side
Will R Flaherty
Parkernburg
Mra. Flaherty
Mra
Joe Mclain
Jae Doyle
Dr Doyle
Chas.e Dorbin
Ealads
Ives
Eckels to Manage Oakland Hotel This Summer in Scranton
Mr George W Eckels and family depart for Oakland to oversee the Oakland Hotel for the upcoming season The hotel opens June 23 with prospects of a prosperous term The Browning Hamilton Co notes the forthcoming Gunéte issue and Eckels prior experience supports expected success Meanwhile miners in Scranton Pa discuss political action and a three year agreement with the United Mine Workers President Mitchell calls it a victory and urges labor to back the legislature.
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George W. Eckels
Oakland
Gunéte
Eckels
England
Scranton
Organized Labor
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Bat
Eagles Club Raided Sparks Salem Town Turmoil
In Salem in Harrison County the Eagles Club faced a police raid ordered by Mayor Ernest Randolph. Officers seized beverages and furnishings while four men, including the lodge steward Earl Randolph, were jailed on liquor and housebreaking charges. Warrants followed against the mayor and police chief. hearings set before a grand jury in Clarksburg.
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Parkersburg State Journal
Salem
Harrison County
Eagles Club
Earl Randolph
Eagis Lodge
Ernest Randolph
Joel Randolph
Lee Vin
Thie City
J. A. Watson
Randolph
Justice of the Peace
Jin
Bart. Randolph
Via and
Watson
Ed Sutton
Bond
Clarksburg
Eagle Club
Asi
Reyman Brewing Company
Vie
Young Ranedolph
Thirty-Second Conclave of Knights Templar in West Virginia Opens
The Thirty-second annual Conclave of the Knights Templar of West Virginia began in Clarksburg with about 1,000 Knights and Ladies in attendance. Parkersburg sent a large delegation as city leaders welcomed guests, and officers were elected at Waldo and Tradere. The gathering featured parades, bands, and a noon opening in the temple, with Mayor Harvey Harmer delivering a welcome.
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Clarksburg
Knight Templar of
West Virginia
Parkersburg
Clarkeburg
Parkersburg Commandery
Harvey Harmer
Est
Waldo and Tradere
Templars
Wheeling
Charleston
Sietersville
Sutton
Waldo
St. Johns
Weston
Fairmont Bande
Swager
Grad Commandery
Maeduic Temple
Rct
Senate P UE
Temple
William J. Rowland
Shinnston
Maonington
Grafton
Regar's
Sistersville
Meistar's
Fairmont
Clarksburs
James Maloney
B&O to rebuild Keyser car shops after fire
Official word confirms the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will rebuild the car shops in Keyser recently destroyed by fire. The project will cost about $35,000. General will construct one hundred houses nearby to house employees. Neem
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B.& O. Railroad
Keyser
Vitagerald
Neem
Notice to Taxpayers on Delinquent Taxes for 1906
Notice to taxpayers that taxes assessed for the year 1906 not paid by the first Monday in June 1906 will be placed on the delinquent list. Secu 14 and 21, chap. 5, note 1904. Include a note to obtain a copy of the bulletin.
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Taylor County Bank
Grafton
W. Va
Nevcesary
J. C. Lewelles
Pres
C. L. Quaxn
Sec
Brownlog-Hauston Co
Adi
Widow Pins Burglary on Licenseless Peddler
A Justice Lily on Main Street detained a traveling peddler after he sold Mrs Lilly goods without a license. The man named Parhood paid a $50 fine plus costs, sparking protests over the growing unlicensed vendor visits to the city. New York May 10 funeral plans arise for Charles L Spier on Staten Island after a mysterious shooting. The district attorney demands autopsy to locate the bullet and determine if suicide or murder occurred, while Mrs Spier disputes the need and vows her husband was murdered.
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C. R. Lily
Ass Parhood
New York
Charles L. Spier
Spier
John J. Kenney
Staten Island
Kenney
Spler
Patterson
Cahill
Tam
Important meeting tonight on window glass plant location
Citizens urged to attend an evening meeting at the court house to discuss a proposed window glass plant. A prior Stolzenfels hall gathering recommended the project as a major local employer and economic boost, with stock participation suggested for residents of Grafton.
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Court House
Stotzenfeld Tail
Stolzenfels Hall
Grafton
Justice Lilly Builds Greater Home on East Main Street
Justice Charles RB Lilly has under contract a decided improvement on the residence he bought from the Donahue heirs a year ago. A fine new stone foundation will support an additional story doubling the house in size and capacity. New porches will be added, making it one of the handsomest homes in the city district.
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Charles RB. Lilly
East Main Street
Donahue
Band Concert At Central Hotel This Saturday Eight
Vincent's Band will give a public concert Saturday evening at eight o'clock in front of the Central Hotel. A program of entirely new emlgetions will be rendered.
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Vincent
Central Hotel
Death of a Former Taylor County Lady
Obituary notices report the death of Mrs Jane Sharpes at 77, died at her daughter’s home in Clarkeburg of age related illness. Funeral at Davien Run church with Rev Newton. interment near the church cemetery. She was daughter of Martin Yates of Sand Lick and resided in the county. survivors include many relatives. Mine Lele Knotts plans to return June for teaching music.
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Jane Sharpes
Wiliam Garrett
Chesnut Street
Clarkeburg
Cheesses
Uorksburg News
Davien
Aon's Run
Newton
Sharpes
Martin Yates
Thia County
Sand Lick
Simpson
Mine Lele Knotts
Graton
Philippt Democrat
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Jno
Fy Tumwen
Sarah Bowman
Masalion
Ohio
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Mies
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Maceilion
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Taylor County
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Betwen BF
McVicker
L. Keller
Phil+ipps Lemouras
Warner
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E. Society of the Presbyterian
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