Heney’s Would Be Murderer Kills Himself In Jail
San Francisco reports Francis J. Heney, target of graft prosecutions, is said to be out of danger after a shooting incident. Morris Haas, the ex policeman who shot Heney, died by suicide in his jail cell Saturday night. Investigations question how Haas obtained the pistol and whether his wife or an officer aided him. Public outrage grows as Hearst papers face censure amid calls for swift punishment of indicted grafters.
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Morris Haas
San Francisco
Francis J. Heney
Foo
Veliceman
Judge Lawter
Abe Reuf
Haas
Heney
Blanc
Hans
Burns
Honey
Dreamland Rink
Reuf
Schmitz
Graff
Hearst Nowspaper
Battle of the Races Ends in Fatalities
A dramatic day in Okmulgee Oklahoma ends with a mass meeting turning violent after an assassination attempt on the prosecutor. Haas dies by his own hand as eight people are killed amid riotous events. District Attorney Langton states he will recruit top lawyers to continue the graft prosecution. Six of the dead are Negro and five are members of a sheriff posse.
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Haas
Pee Heney
W. H. Langton
Frange
Matt I. Sullivan
Hirem Johnson
J. J. Dwyer
Reuf
Sheriff's
Okmulgee
Okla
James Deckard
Edgar Robinson
Henry Klaber
Chapman
Steve Grayson
Victor Farr
St Louis & San Francisco
Deckard
Grayson
Klaber
Robinson
Deckards
Haskell
Guthrie
Muskoges
GORN GROWING COMPETITIONS INSPIRES COUNTY SEED FUNDING
Professor D W Working reports strong Monroe county interest in a boys and girls corn contest after a Union show, with prizes funded by local farmers and businessmen. A donor offered $50 for Lewis county contests next year, aiming to boost seed quality and regional yields statewide.
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D. W. Working
College of Agriculture
State Board of Trade
Clarksburg
Monroe County
Unon
Workington
Post-Chronicle
Greenbrier County
Earl Green
Union
Board of Trade
Lewis County
Monroe County Corp
Martyr to Science in Parkersburg
Parkersburg on November 16 reports the death of Jose R. Davis, the city inventor who created an electric battery claim to cure rheumatism heart trouble and other diseases. In a demonstration at Simscuf he used excessive electricity and contracted a fatal malady.
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Parkersburg
Jose R. Davis
Davis
Sanitary Lotion Sold By W. S. Jackson & Bro Drugists
Farcical ad copy claims a cure in 30 minutes for a malady titled Avert Melody Flotr Itch. The notice states product availability through W. S. Jackson & Bro, druggists, with a time frame of 10-16 and a six month term.
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Woolfort
Jackson & Bro
Notice to creditors for estate of Franklin Ringler
Notice to all parties holding claims or debts against the estate of the late Franklin Ringler, deceased, to present them for settlement at once to Guy Ringler, Executor.
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Franklin Ringler
Guy Ringler
Dear Friend Use XXX Absorbent Oil for Pain Relief
An advertisement claims XXX Absorbent Oil provides quick pain relief both internal and external. It promises rapid relief from cramps colic rheumatism sprains lame back and general pain. Sold by drug stores and country merchants with a guarantee.
Senator Elkin declares no engagement with Duke De Abruzzi
Washington Nov 16 Senator 8 B Elking announces that his daughter Miss Katherine Elkins is not engaged to the Duke De Abruzzi of the Italian navy The senator spoke with Miss Elkins consent and regret the constant press rumors He said the duke is a distinguished explorer and a capable naval officer Mrs Elking and Katherine remain in West Virginia but plan to join the family in Washington soon.
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Washington
B. Elking
Katherine Elkins
Duke de Abruzzi
Elkins
West Virginia
Associated Press
Daugher
Duke de Abruzel
Mise Eling
Duke de Moruzai
Ellins
Hoe
Mrs. Elking
New Federal Building Locat'd in Fairmont West Virginia
Government announces site for Fairmont federal building to be at Main and Barney streets on lots owned by A N Arnett Jr and E Manley facing 140 feet on Barney Street. One hundred twenty five housing dollars allocated for the lot and building. Assistant US Attorney M Showalter instructed to begin condemnation proceedings. W B Nowell of Clarion Pa visits sister in town and will stay until early December.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Main
Barney Streets
A. N. Arnett, Jr
E. Manley
Barney Street
Bec
United States District Attorney
M. Showalter
Traveling Man Mixed On Grips
Parkersburg traveler Mr. F. Hughes misplaced a traveling bag after consigning two grips to hotel porters and a trade solicitor. A missing satchel triggered a dispute and possible $65 recovery action before Hughes found the bag at the Sherwood hotel lobby, showing he had entrusted one satchel to each establishment.
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Uat
Central Hotel
The
Sherwood
Hughes
the Central
Mr. Hughes
Grafton
Sherwood Hotel
Timberland deal seals sale of vast North Carolina tract
Cumberland Maryland reports a sale of a 286000 acre timber tract in Swayne county North Carolina by Elihu Hutton Wirt Ward and John Arbogast to William Whitmer Sons of Philadelphia for 600100. The Cherokee eastern band member Arbogast completed purchase. The tract lies on the Okonulufty river and is deemed the most valuable timber property east of the Rockies.
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Cumberland
Elihu Hutton
Huttonsville
W. Va
John C. Arbogast
Asheville
N.C
Wirt C. Ward
Biking
Swayne County
N. C
William Whitmer & Sons
Philadelphia
Tucker
Randolph
Jared
Sale of Tax Delinquent Real Estate in Taylor County
Notice of sale by the Sheriff of Taylor County for 1906 tax delinquencies. Public auction at the Court House front steps on December 1, 1908 between 10 AM and 4 PM. Each tract to be sold for cash to satisfy the amount due. redemption allowed before sale. Dated November 10, 1908. Sheriff A. BN Means.
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Taylor
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Clarion, Pa
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McGraw
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