Judge Daxton opens Wheeling court with stern curb on saloon tax
In a Wheeling federal court, Judge A G Daxton presided as grand jury was charged on federal law with focus on liquor taxes. He denounced the whiskey trade as largely dishonest, urged strict enforcement, and warned against trusts, stressing the need to uphold revenue laws and fair treatment of all shippers.
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Dayton
Federal Grand Jury
United States Court
Northen
West Virginia
Federal
Wheeling
A G. Daxton
Sony
Inne
Justinian
Internal Revenue Law
America
Moses and the Campaign in West Virginia Review
Excerpted editorial notes a Democratic campaign plan featuring Judge Dent running on Moses Ten Commandments, the Golden Rule, and forefathers’ wisdom. It questions tariff stance, trust regulation, civil service, canal and domestic issues, urging a modern platform. Includes local Morgantown Chronica and Parkersburg State Journal quips on politics and Russia.
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Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Moses
Tadge Dent
Congress
Vent Atand
Truets
Joseph
Egypt
Mosea
Congrese
Civil Service
Panama Canal
Dent
Congram
Con Rees
West Viginia
Corgrese
Morgantown
City Editorial Sees Growth Amid Real Estate Boom Fears
The editorial urges caution on property prices as the city anticipates new streetcar lines. It argues against exorbitant costs that could drive capital away, promising ready land for development within convenient reach. The piece touts building site availability to meet future demand at reasonable prices.
Two Cent Mile Law Could Be Made Workable
Discussion on a national two cent per mile passenger fare law notes objections about hardship in sparsely settled western states. Proposes exemptions by state population standards and possible fixes. Also reports Barbour County consolidating Philippi Plain Dealer with Barbour Democrat under Poling, Taft leaving Plaindealer, and Sentinel’s regret.
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West
Ahmed
Barbour County
Philippi Plain Dealer
Poling
Barbour Democrat
Plaindealer
Granville Taft
the Sentinel
Taft
Grafton to Get a New B and O Depot
Assurance grows that Grafton will gain a new Baltimore and Ohio depot the long awaited facility for travelers. The site debate held up other projects, including a planned hotel, streetcar line engineers are already at work, and city improvements are poised to advance, bringing anticipated benefits to residents and property owners.
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Grafton
Morgantown Missionary Faces Alligator Risk At India Mission
A Morgantown missionary bound for India had his appendix removed as a precaution against illness. On arrival he faced the danger of an alligator attack and suggested the unlikely remedy of leg amputation to avoid surgical needs abroad.
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Morgantown
India
Plutocrat editor seeks B&O purchase at 17 million
The Fairmont editor offers to buy the Baltimore & Ohio railroad for 17 million dollars, a valuation officials set for assessment. Parkersburg Journal and other West Virginia millionaires push for a stock split while doubts arise over feasibility at that price. The Good Roads movement draws many inquiries as weather and repairs complicate progress.
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Fairmont West Virginian
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Parkersburg Journal
West Virginia
Labor Shortage Hinders Local Building Projects
Contractors and employers report a broad lack of labor slowing many building operations. Local builders question how to proceed as upcoming projects in the city await initiation.
Gas discovery boosts county industry and city manufacturing
The town celebrates a new gas production on the west side of the county. The abundant fuel supply at the doorstep is expected to position the city on par with regional competitors in manufacturing advantages, promising economic growth and prosperity.
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Tne
Prominent Officials Tied to Scandal in Manila Payrolls
Captain Ira L Freanhall of the quartermaster department faced charges of misappropriation in the First Instance Court in Manila. The probe, led by Major General Wood after initial inquiries by Major General Cortin, alleges padding of pay and graft in the quartermaster shops and lighter leases. Both officers and civilians implicated. court martial to follow.
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Army
Quartermasters Department
Manila
Ira L. Freaenhall
Quartermaster's Department
Papal
Quartermaster’s Department
Philippines
C Viliine
Wood
Cortin
Ide
General Smith
Trainmen Killed in Double Collisions Across States
Dispatches report two Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern mail trains colliding 45 miles east of St. Louis at Backmeyer Illinois injuring engineer Thomas Bowman and fireman Edward Hammersly. several others hurt, a parlor car overturned. Separate crash near Bedford Indiana left engineer Theodore Lehan and fireman J Williams dead. minor injuries to a passenger and clerks.
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Here
Backmeyer
Ill
Thomas Bowman
Edward Hammersly
Huron
Ind
Bedford
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Flyer
Theodore Lehan
J. Williams
Seymour
Typhoon Devastates Hongkong Harbor Steamer Losses Rise
A Hongkong typhoon caused immense damage with at least 100 lives lost and more than a million dollars in harbor damage. Numerous steamers including the German Johanne and British Cheung foundered or were driven ashore, others wrecked or sunk. Ships like Monteagle and Kow were ashore or sunk as authorities work to float vessels and assess casualties. The big toll includes several warships and numerous vessels in distress following the furious gale that struck Sept. 14 in the harbor.
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Hongkong
Johanne
Ste Cheung
Ho Canton and
Macao Company
Canadian Pacific Railroad
P. B
Kow
Wing Chal
Signal
Pots Emmeluyken
Pring Baldenar
Monteagle
Flongl
Moorhen
Taku Ware
Phoenix
Mow
Couver
Honolulu
Newcastle i
Dell
Germany
M. Jebsen
Condemned to Death in Polish Military Trial
Report from Warsaw on Sept 19 describes a military court sentencing four men to death for alleged acts during a massacre near Bledic. Most condemned are Jews or relatives of victims. The trial sparked protest over perceived injustices and potential commutations may follow in Saint Petersburg. The piece also notes Bryan's campaign stops in North and South Carolina and civilian entertainment censorship debates in Washington.
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Sledice
Poland
Warsaw
Bledic Sons
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