Train Buried in Bowden Tunnel Near Elkins
In Bowden tunnel four miles from Elkins West Virginia the engine of Western Maryland passenger train No 4 from Durbin left the track and buried beneath timber and slate. Engineer Charles Wenrich and Fireman Martin Basil, trapped in the cab, escaped after about forty minutes. The tunnel side was torn 20 feet deep blocking traffic likely until Monday or Tuesday.
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Elkins
W. Va
Bowden Tunnel
Western
Wenrich
Basil
Bowden
Sykes Sentenced to Sixteen Years in State Prison
John Sykes a Trenton lawyer embezzler received a sixteen year sentence today in Trenton New Jersey. He did not protest or cause a scene as the judge pronounced the term.
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John Sykes
Trenton
New Jersey
N. J
Fatal Bat Blow Ends Boy's Baseball Game in Central Falls
Nine year old Arthur Burroughs was killed in Central Falls Rhode Island during a baseball game when Harle Paine's bat struck him over the heart while he was catching.
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Central Falls, R. I
Arthur Burroughs
Harle Paine
Another New Road to Build in Braxton and Gilmer Counties
Charleston May 22 contracts to be let soon for Elk and Little Kanawha Railroad sixteen miles from Gassaway on Coal and Coke to near Rosedale on the Little Kanawha River. The line will develop vast coal and timber regions in Braxton and Gilmer counties. Backers unnamed.
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Charleston
W. V
Elk and Little Kanawha
Gassaway
Coal & Coke
Rosedale
Little Kanawha
Braxton
Gilmer
Jeffries Ready to Fight Johnson After July
Chicago May 22 James J. Jeffries said no matter what Johnson does in or out of the ring, he will be ready to discuss a fight after finishing his current engagement in July and could agree to a bout within five months after signing If Johnson accepts and negotiates. Jeffries noted Johnson’s July decision would determine the ring plan. He also commented that O Briens flashy six round showing surprised him and that Johnson should have shown better given his size and weight. A U S Marine recruiting office opened briefly at the Blen Avon hotel inviting eligible young men to enlist.
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Johnson
Chicago
Jack Johnson
James J. Jeffries
O'Brien
Jeffries
Fatal fright under searchlight distraught woman near Fordoche
In a Louisiana scene near Fordoche across the river, a woman reportedly died of fright when the battleship Mississippi sent a searchlight beam into the sky. She clasped her heart, cried it was the judgment light, and collapsed.
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Fordoche
Mississippi
Mission to consider college site in Fayette area
The Rev. J. H. Wooster of Salem joins Rev. J. Sump, Rev. L. B. Moore, and Thomas Tee of Philippi on a Baptist Educational Commission tour through Fayette and nearby counties to assess demand for a denominational school. The commission reports a $150,000 funding offer from two Pennsylvania capitalists to finance the project.
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J. H. Wooster
Salem
Educational Commission of the
Baptist General Association of
West Virginia
Fayette
J. 8. Stump
Parkersburg
L. B. Moore
Thomas Tee
Philippi
Pennsylvania
Funeral for Henry H. Rogers Draws Financial Elite
New York May 22 The funeral for Henry H. Rogers president of Amalgamated Copper and key Standard Oil figure drew business leaders from across the country. Standard Oil ordered company operations halted from 10 to 12 o'clock, affecting 67000 employees, a rare move in the company's 35 year history. John D. Rockefeller could not attend due to Mrs Rockefeller's illness but sent a long telegram of condolence. The cortege left at 9 30 a m from the Rogers home to the Church of the Messiah for a Unitarian service conducted by Rev Robert Sollyer.
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New York
Henry H. Rogers
Amalgamated Copper Company
Standard Oil Company
John D. Rockefeller
Hot Springs
Rockefeller
Rogers
Hast Seventy-eighth Street
Church of the Messiah
Hast Thirty Fourth Street
Robert Sollyer
Anti cigarette bill clears House amid strong opposition
Springfield reports the House passed an anti cigarette bill by 89 to 2 to curb sales and manufacturing of cigarettes and wrappers. It bans under 18 smoking and imposes fines from 60 to 100 dollars and 1 to 30 days in jail for first offenses, with stiffer penalties for subsequent offenses.
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House of Delegates
Springfeld
Russian Arrested Who Has All the Ear Marks of a Nihilist
A Daily Sentinel report from Fairmont describes E. H. Pyles, a former employee of Dr. W. C. Ogden’s home, arrested at the B&O depot while boarding for Pittsburg after discussing diamond returns for a $100 payoff. He faces a hearing before Justice Amos amid suspicions of theft.
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Ogden
Daily Sentinel
Fairmont
E. H. Pyles
W. C. Ogden
Pittsburg
Pyles
Dr. Ogden
Walker
Amos
Jealous husband murders wife with axe in Norfolk home
Eugene Peebles, driven by jealousy after job troubles, killed his wife in her sister Mrs Artie Lipp's East Main Street residence. He was arrested at the scene and, though nervous, admitted the crime. The killing occurred as the wife wrote to her Augusta mother about marital troubles. The two children witnessed the tragedy as police consider disposition of the body.
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Norfolk
Eugene Peebles
Artie Lipp
East Mainstreet
Peebles
Augusta
Circus Day Litter Remains Upon Grafton Streets
After a circus, Grafton streets show peanut shells and refuse as evidence. The crowd was orderly and well managed, reflecting positively on the city and its preparations for visitors.
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Daily Sentinel
Grafton
Webster Springs Summer Resort Gains in Popularity
The famous Webster Springs summer resort is readied for guests with improvements over prior years. The new Webster Springs hotel, built by Col. John T. McGraw and managed by Hon. Jas. Woodell, boasts modern equipment and a strong season program. The Hotel opens June 15 with music and entertainment planned.
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Webster Springs
West Virginia
John ‘T. McGraw
Jas. Woodell
Thomas Shanley Dies at 38 in Grafton
Thomas Shanley aged 38, born and raised in Grafton, died at 1 a.m. at his brother Will Shanley’s South Side home after months of illness. He is survived by another brother, Joseph. Funeral from St Augustine's Catholic Church with interment in the Catholic cemetery, under Perine and Bartlett West Side undertakers.
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Thomas Shanley
Grafton
Will Shanley
Om Clatinff
Catholic Cemetery
Perine & Bartlett
West Side
Train robbers held in Spokane speculation on Great Northern heist
Spokane authorities arrested J M Slatten and J B McInnis on suspicion of being two of the robbers who halted the Great Northern mail train near Colbert Sunday night. The case ties to the Sweet Melody Flour shipment noted in police chatter.
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Spokane
Wash
J. M. Slatten
J. 8. McInnis
Great Northern Mail
Colbert
Surprise for Brain Capsule and Cigarette Makers
The Spokane Chronicle notes a new state criminal code taking effect June 12. It declares that anyone who manufactures sells gives away distributes or possesses cigarettes cigarette papers or wrappers faces a misdemeanor with a 250 dollar fine or 90 days in county jail. Lawyers dispute whether possession of makings suffices for conviction, dealers fear a fate like the earlier anti-cigarette regulation. Traffic continues under cover while opinions differ on constitutionality.
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Spokane
Wash
Spokane County Superior Court
Arrest of Edmunds on liquor license charge in Preston county
United States Deputy Marshal E D Hupp and Andy Edmunds of Preston county were brought to town in custody for selling liquor without a government license. Edmunds will face a hearing before U S Commissioner Charles R Lilly early next week. The season's hailstones are described as smaller than prior storms, shifting from hen eggs to golf balls.
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Daily Sentinel
United States
E. D. Hupp
Andy Edmunds
Preston County
Edmunds
U. S
Charles R. Lilly
Graf ton Traction Carries Five Thousand For Circus Day
Large crowds filled the Graf ton Traction system on circus day with about 5,000 passengers. Six cars operated to handle the demand as crowds thronged the streets and bees buzzed around, yet service remained strong with no accidents reported.
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Grafton Traction Company
Post Office Robbed at New Concord Ohio
In New Concord near Zanesville Ohio thieves blew the safe in the early hours and stole about 1800 dollars mostly stamps. No clues to the robbers were found.
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Zanesville
Ohio
New Concord
Death follows sudden stroke during burial duties near Hanover
Mrs. Sarah Trimmer of near Hanover, Pennsylvania, died in York after collapsing with a stroke while preparing the body of Miss Mary Eckert for burial. The incident occurred May 21, and she died within minutes. The bereaved family is noted locally.
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York
Sarah Trimmer
Hanover
Mary Eckert
Cologne Cathedral Faces Collapse Threat After Cracking
May 22 Cologne reports the cathedral the worlds west strongest Gothic edifice is at risk of collapsing due to foundation settling. A committee of experts says restoration will cost several million dollars to prevent total ruin. Begun 1270 finished 1880 with historic but vast expenses.
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Cologne
Churchmen to Meet in Morgantown June Conference
The Methodist Episcopal Church Morgantown district will hold a conference at St Pauls M E Church on the West Side in late June, attracting about 125 ministers and laymen. Delegates will receive hospitality. sessions promise a fine program and strong interest. Springfield Ill May 22 news notes a hotel bill passed 80 to 0 requiring nine foot long bed sheets and rope for upper rooms in hotels without fire escapes.
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Methodist Episcopal Church of
Morgantown
St. Paul’s
M. EB
St. Paul's
Springfield
Ill
H. A. Shepherd
Grafton Laundry Cuts Prices on Collars and Cuffs
The Grafton Laundry Company lowers washing and laundering prices to two cents from two and a half. The move matches Chinese labor costs and aims to keep American work locally. The firm, described as flourishing and stable, employs many workers and pledges continued public support.
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Daily Sentinel
Grafton Laundry Company
LID to be fought by Coney Teland amusement owners
New York May 22. The case of Mayor McCleland banning Sunday amusements will be defied by principal owners of Coney Teland entertainment venues. Managers plan to label shows as purely educational to permit Sunday operations. Frederick Thompson of Luna Park says all events will run under educational purposes.
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New York
McCleland
Coney Teland
Frederick Thompson
Luna Park
Five Babies Born to Wisconsin Family
In Eau Clair on May 22 Fay Irish of Thorp Clark county welcomed quintuplets four girls and one boy no fatalities all are alive and well bringing the family total to ten children with the other five children born previously also living.
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Eau Clair
Wis
Fay Irish
Thorp
Clark County
Final vote on June eighth Acknowledged in Senate
Washington May 22 Senator Aldrich said he would set a date for a final vote on his tariff bill with June 8 as a target while Hale and Lodge favor June 21. Democrats urged delay, Bailey pressed for an income tax vote, and Taft warned that Republican leadership faces disaster without checks from both parties in Congress.
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Washington, D. C
Aldrich
Hale
Lodge
Jey
Democrats
Bailey
Taft
Congress
Petersburg
Charlotte
South
Shine Stand Cash Bid Sparks Crowd in Chicago
Kenneth F. Griffith offered 50 dollars for a shoe shine, prompting broker John Geltmacher to shine his shoes and draw a crowd of hundreds. Griffith failed to pay, threatening a lawsuit. Separately in Denver, workers found eyeless, pale frogs in sandstone beds, later identified as living reptiles trapped by ancient mud and rock processes.
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Chicago
Kenneth F. Griffith
Board of Trade
Grifith
John Geltmacher
Griffith
Geltmacher
Denver
Chicago trial aims to break unionism in city
May 22 in Chicago attorneys begun testimony for the defense in the Skinny Midden case. F A Pouchot and M J Boyle, later leaders, face extortion charges while the defense may claim the Chicago Employers' Association seeks to break up trades unionism in Chicago, backing the prosecution.
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Chicago
By and Jennings
F. A. Pouchot
M. J. Boyle
Ers
Chicago Employers’ Association
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