Scott On Glass Tariff
Washington May 12 The senate debates the Payne tariff amendments in a packed session. Scott of West Virginia argues for protective duties while displaying glassware price drops and profit margins. Newlands and Flint press for cost transparency, noting marked price disparities between wholesale and consumer levels and foreign competition.
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Aldrich
Senate
Bacon
Beacon
Senator Scott
West Virginia
Scott
New York
Newlands
Nevada
Eerail
Congress
Oios
Flint
Ofalifornia
Washington
West
Taft appoints Democrat Grover Conner as U S Judge
Washington May 12 President Taft named Grover Conner a Democrat to serve as United States Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina month and place to be determined by civil service rules and Senate confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Taft
Grover Conner
Eastern District
Hains Convicted of First Degree Manslaughter
Captain Peter C. Hains Jr. was found guilty of manslaughter in the first degree for the killing of William E. Annis aboard the Bayside Yacht Club float. Jury returned verdict at 5:05 p.m. as family members reacted with shock while Mrs. Virginia Jenkins Hains awaited news in Hotel Astor. The maximum penalty is twenty years. Thornton Hains was acquitted of complicity earlier.
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Plushing
L. I
Peter C. Hains, Jr
William E. Annis
Bayside Yacht Club
Hains
John T. Hains
Hotel l Astor
Virginia Jenkins Hains
Thornton Hains
Pay Day On Road Today
The Daily Sentinel reports a regular monthly payday on the Monongah division of the B and O. Business will boom for the next few days. The payday was fair, with brighter prospects next month as workers are now on full time in the shops except for one hour on Saturday.
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Daily Sentinel
Endeavor Society Social and Revival of New Members
The Christian Endeavor Society of St Pauls Lutheran church held a large social and business meeting in the church lecture room last evening. A notable musical program by the church orchestra featured solos, a quartet, recitation, piano solo, and vocal numbers. Four new members were formally revived and reflections on expanding the society’s usefulness were discussed amid refreshments. Mr A P Lavelle learned of his sister Mrs John Coniff's death in Jerry City New Jersey yesterday.
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Christian Endeavor Society of
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
William Willhide
A. P. Lavelle
John Coniff
Jerry City
N. J
Coniff
Lavelle
Theresa Lavelle
Cornwallis
Baseball Game At Fetterman Park Tonight
A game between Hite's Y M C A sluggers and Hartley's Fetterman team will be played this evening at Fetterman Park. Spectators may take the cars to the ball ground and will be admitted free.
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Fetterman Park
Hite
Hartley
Fetterman
Income tax report from Britain and mystic case at York
Washington reports Charles M. Pepper’s findings on Britain’s income tax for the year ending March 31 1909 noting it as the chief revenue source. Also described is a psychical research claim by Prof Hyslop and Dr Funk about Mrs Susan Dellinger of York Pa relating a dream of a revolver and a later confession by Henry Snyder.
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Washington
Bureau of Commerce and Labor
Charles M. Pepper
Europe
Pepper
Great Britain
Bank of England
James Merican
York
Dellinger
Hyslop
Henry Snyder
Curtis
Tribute to American Skill Observed by London Chronicle
The London Chronicle notes American fashion values as ready made and standardized while true wealth dictates bespoke attire. The piece contrasts New York shoppers with London standards, highlighting patience as a remedy for fiction and the need to confess riches in order to be clothed in America.
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London Chronicle
London
New York
America
Can Get Alimony Can Get Alimony
Chicago May 12. Judge Farlin Ball ruled that divorced men remain liable for alimony if the former wife does not remarry and continues to claim support. A decree ends the marriage but not the duty of a husband to support, with remarriage or stipulations affecting the claim. Leading attorneys said the ruling aligns with long standing law.
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Chicago
Farlin Ball
Margain
Blackstone
Important Call for Board of Trade Meeting
A special meeting of the Board of Trade will convene in the Board of Trade room Thursday evening May 13 at 8 o clock. The call includes all members, not just directors, as the matter concerns the city’s well being and prosperity. Attendance urged. only unavoidable illness or accident should keep members away.
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Board of Trade
Board of Directors
Four MonthOld Joseph Ott Dies After Brief Illness
Joseph Gorman Ott, four months old, son of Mr and Mrs John Ott of Main Street, died last evening at 8 20 after a week with meningitis. Funeral from St Augustine's Catholic church Wednesday at 2 PM, Father McEligott officiating, burial in Catholic cemetery under Undertaker John A McCabe.
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Joseph Gorman Ott
John Ott
Main Street
St. Augustine’s Catholic Church
Father McEligott
John A. McCabe
Brightwell Named Federal Bank Examiner After Resignation
Washington May 8 H Brightwell of Charleston named for federal bank examiner and to be sworn in soon He not prominent in politics but married a daughter of State Geologist White He succeeds Robinson of Fairmont who resigned from the post
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Washington, D. C
H. ©. Brightwell
Charleston
Federal Bank Examiner
White
Robinson
Fairmont
When Wars End and Humans Seek Nobler Deeds
The fragment envisions a future without war and bloodshed, where humanity chooses nobler acts. It imagines a time when the question of score or victory is replaced by a calm pursuit of peace. The lines hint at a global longing for harmony across climates and nations.
Mt Lake Park camp meeting set for July 6 to 16 1909
Mountain Lake Park Maryland hosting annual camp meeting from July 6 through 16 under Evangelist Jos H. Smith with Rev W Fowler Rev H C Morrison Rev C F Oliver Aura Smith and Edwin L Hyde directing music Dr H L Gilmour leads songs Bishop Luther Wilson possible attendance Non sectarian interdenominational aims noted for 1909 withInforming contacts listed in Pittsburg and Mt Lake Park.
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Mountain Lake Park
Jos. H. Smith
Philadelphia
Mt. Lake Park
W. Fowler
National Holiness Association
H. C. Morrison
Pentecostal Herald
C. F. Oliver
Aura Smith
Edwin L. Hyde
H. L. Gilmour
Luther Wilson
Mountain Lake
W. W. Davis
Charles A. Tushingham
4Th Avenue
Pittsburg
OgHool Board Holds Meeting. Superintendent Re elected
The new Board of Education met Saturday evening in the Trust building office of Attorney Ole E Wyckoff. Superintendent Thomas J Humphrey of the city schools was re elected to the position and Wyckoff was re elected secretary. The board adjourned after routine business and minor matters.
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Board of Education
Ole E. Wyckoff
Thomas J. Humphrey
Attorney Wyckoff
Ball Boomers To Clarksburg Train For Grafton Game
About 150 baseball fans signed a petition to the Baltimore and Ohio railroad to run a special train from here to Clarksburg Sunday afternoon for Grafton versus Clarksburg. The train will leave about 1 o clock carrying an enthusiastic crowd to the contest, Grafton’s first game with Clarksburg this season. Mannington area notes include church missionary society officers and delegates from Grafton Presbytery. Royalty on Exhibition recalls 18th century London viewing royal presence for a fee. Sweet Melody Flour.
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Baltimore , Ohio Railroad Company
Clarksburg
Grafton
London
St. James’ Chapel Royal
Stata
Modern Circus Spirit Praises Circle of Sport and Spectacle
The piece defends the circus as a noble athletic age old attraction. It traces the circus from Greek origins through Roman adoption and church prejudice to a higher American form. John Robinson Shows arrive Friday May 21 for afternoon and evening performances.
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Greece
Rome
America
John Robinson
Rural Neels and Visitors Share Weekend in Wallace Grove
Miss Rena Henderson, student at Fairmont, visited her mother Mrs. A B Henderson in Wallace Grove Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Albert Neel and Ray visited John K Zinn Friday. Sam Neel visited Gibson Reese Sunday. Bennie Reese of Hammond visited his parents Saturday and Sunday. Mary Neel guest at Robert Neel's Sunday evening. Nina Travis visited grandma Mrs Belle Lake Sunday. Warder and Sam Neel on business trip to Grafton Wednesday. Ray Matthew guest of Grant Travis Sunday night. Large crowd at Lake schoolhouse Sunday for Sunday school and singing school at 2 p m. Mr Marion Vincent at Fairmont yesterday. Mrs T J Neel visiting Robert Hayhurst Sunday evening.
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Rena Henderson
Fairmont
A. B. Henderson
Wallace Grove
Albert Neel
Ray
John K. Zinn
Sam Neel
Gibson Reese
Bennie Reese
Hammond
Mary Neel
Robert Neel
Nina Travis
Belle Lake
Sweet Melody Flour in Caesar Arms and Law Court
Fragmentary note mentions Caesar and Sweet Melody Flour, with unclear context about arms and law. No readable names, dates, or places to establish a full news item.
Too High For Guns Too High For Guns
Orville Wright arrived yesterday noting his injuries from the Fort Meyer crash still bother him but he plans to manipulate the Wright aeroplane in the Fort Meyer tests before the June 28 deadline. He cites future potential for a few passengers but doubts the aircraft will become a regular passenger carrier. He says military experts believe bullets would not injure the machine at 1000 feet, suggesting military use feasibility.
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W York
Orville Wright
Heer Yestendar
Fort Meyer
Wright
Ketchell to Meet McGann in Pittsburgh Showdown
Pittsburg May 12. Special. Stanley Ketchel world champion middleweight meets Hugh McGann at Duquesne Garden Tuesday night. McGann declares intent to KO Ketchel before six rounds and carry the fight to the champion. Duquesne Garden expected to draw a larger crowd than any prior event with strong out of town interest from Western Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio and West Virginia.
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Pittsburg
Stanley Ketchel
Hugh McGann
Duquesne Garden
Jack Johnson
Jack O'Brien
Philadelphia
O'Brien
Ketchel
Grand Rapids
McGann
Oakland Athletic Club Gymnasium
Ketchell
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
National
A. C
Duquesny Garde
Local residents enjoy Sunday visits and family gatherings
Knottsville reports Bert Dent and Leslie Poe on a walking trip Sunday. R W Means and family joined guests at Beechwood Farm hosted by Camden Swisher. Albert Wilson and Ada visited their uncle Alonso Wilson of Taylor Creek over the weekend.
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Messra
Bert Dent
Leslie Poe
R. W. Means
Camden Swisher
Beechwood Farm
Albert Wilson
Ada
Alonso Wilson
Taylor Greek
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Retuius
Hains Close
Raile Road
The
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Demosthenes
Mrs. Hoy White
Little How White
Hoy White
Barrett St
Dorsey C. Peck
Journal Today
John Orth
Johann Salvadore
Austria
Hamburg
Painesville
Ludmilla Sebel
Patience
Emedy
Brightwell
Evangelist Smith
Oghool Board
Ball Boomers
Mannington
W. Va
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Societies
Presbyterian Church
Terra Alta
Young People's Union
W. 8. Mayers
George Keen
Eleanor B. Moreland
Morgantown
Box Work
Emma Brown
Kingwood
Ains
Mrs
Parkersburg
Jersey City
Robison
Caesar
Knottsville
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