What I See On The Road In Cumberland Area Report
A traveling observer notes business stagnation around Cumberland's hinterland. He visits Connellsville Fairmont Clarksburg Wheeling and Parkersburg detailing factory closures mine idleness and unemployment amid slow payments and slipping commerce. He cites Parkersburg convention attendance and Wheeling mills as symptomatic of the nationwide downturn before the November election.
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Parkersburg
United Commercial
Knights of the Grip
No Pirate Not Jowe and Man of Noble Impulses
A long discussion on the Western Maryland railroad’s reorganization and potential link to Pittsburgh, citing projected costs of 35 million and routes via Uniontown. It reports assurances from Winslow Pierce and local counsel Gaither that Baltimore’s interests are safeguarded, with Rockefeller not a pirate and Rockefeller’s possible interest deemed unlikely but not ruled out.
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George J. Gould
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New York
Bruce
Hambleton & Co
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Rockefeller
James Roscoe Dar
Syracuse University
Roosevelt
John D. Rockefeller
Belvedere Hotel
Gould Interests
Dr. Day
Rockkefeller
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Stansland Oil
Standard Oi
Standard Qi
Standard Oil
Yellow Journala
Mir
Hanna Statue Unveiled in Cleveland Park Ceremony
United Press reports the solemn unveiling of a 25 foot tall Marcus A. Hanna statue by St. Gaudens on Wade Park Lake bank facing Inlet Street. Governor Harris led state officials. Taft and Cortelyou attended. Ruth Hanna McCormick and Mayer Hanna unveiled the statue. U.S. Attorney Griggs delivered closing tribute.
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United Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Secretares
Taft al Cortelyou
New
Republican National Committee
Ruth Henna McCormick
Mayer Hanna
Daugh- Lermer
U. S
Grisgs
Nuisance Will Be Removed From City Alley
The Times reports the board of health was alerted to unsanitary conditions in the irregular alley between North Mechanic and Baltimore streets around the Gross building. Property owners have decided to pave the alley, and the nuisance will be removed.
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Board of Health
Mechanic Street
Baltimore Street
Peculiar Accident to Lady in Philadelphia Home
Miss Margaret Kramer, lingering with rheumatism at her brother Dr C F Kramer’s Philadelphia home, fractured both legs while turning in bed. She endures excruciating pain.
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Margaret Kramer
C. F. Kramer
Philadelphia
Body of an Infant Found Near Ocean Driftwood
Coroner Martz inspected the scene in George's Creek near Ocean after locals found a badly decomposed infant body among driftwood yesterday afternoon. Investigations proceed to determine cause and identity.
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Bbrs
George's Creek
Ocean
Martz
Amateur driver delays repair at Frederick prompts expert stop
An amateur motorist spent an hour on the street trying to move his car to the fore and back position when an expert machinist finally arrived. He found there was no Faseline in the tank. The Potomac Hardware Co.
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Frederick
Guinness Victim Case Ties Duquesne Man to Wealthy Widow
Authorities connect John E. Bunter of Duquesne Pa aged six to the Guinness mystery. He fled November 25 1907 with money promising to wed a rich Indiana widow. Grand jury findings expected soon as coroner prepares final verdicts on the so called graveyard cases and Mrs Guinness alleged to be murderer or accomplice.
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Laporte
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Guinness
Beleve
John E. Bunter
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Smith
Poroner Mack Whlle
Tomorray
Mrs Guinness
Andrew Helgeleim
Ole Budsberg
Jennie Olsen
Fitzgerald Leaves Hospital For Atlantic City Recuperation
Former Baltimore and Ohio general manager Thomas Fitzgerald left Union Protestant Infirmary after stomach surgery performed by Dr. John M. T. Finney. Accompanied by wife and son Thomas Fitzgerald Jr., he will stay in Atlantic City for several weeks to recover with health as the priority and business plans on hold.
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Atlantic City
Thomas Fitzgerald
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Union Protestant Infirmary
Thomas, Fitzgerald, Jr
Fitzgerald
John M. T. Finney
Evening Journal Burns in Fire at Braddock Pa
The Evening Journal publishing plant in Braddock Pennsylvania was damaged by a natural gas explosion and fire. Loss to building and printing equipment estimated at fifteen thousand dollars. Jas J Quinn president of the publishing company injured after leaping from the burning roof. Publication to resume Monday from a different plant. Ad for forty cent leading cigars from Lichtenstein's Pharmacy.
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Quinn
United Press
Braddock
Evening Journal
Jas. J. Quinn
Tragedy on Paca Street Ends Without Clear Motive
In quiet Paca Street a domestic quarrel led Sammy to leave, then return to find wife Dora dead beside a revolver after two shots. Bystanders crowded as Dora emerged later to watch a balloon, while Sammy declared the shots ruined the ceiling. No motive given.
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Paca Street
Realife
Sammy
Dora
Hite
Night Riders Attack Farm in Ohio State Incident
Ripley May 23 A violent night attack by a group described as night riders targeted a War residence and farm near Red watching. Thirty five riders attempted to destroy tobacco beds, fired shots at Hokes home, and frightened occupants. The assailants fled after a few shots echoed from the house and beds.
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Red
Hokes
Oaks
Hokes Retired So and Ordered the Party Then Fired A Shot Sun Loight Riders
Law Prevails as Cleveland Strikes End
Cleveland Ohio May 23 heroic police measures have stopped rioting and dynamiting by street car strikes. More cars run today than since the strike began as police patrol tracks all night and schedules are maintained. Faction leaders seek a third arbitrator to replace G K Shurtleff who declined to serve.
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United Press
Cleveland
Ohio
G. K. Shurtleff
Brakeman Murdered After Train Fight Near Braddock
Pittsburg Pa May 3 Jesse P Bard 2 Pennsylvania railroad brakemen died from injuries after highwaymen attacked him on a train near Braddock robbing his watch ring and money He fought hard before being overpowered The report includes a drugstore promotion and a flour ad following the incident.
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Braddock
United Press
Pittsburg
Jesse P. Bard
Pennsylvania Railroad
Story Of Drowning Rumor Denied By Stage Owner Near Moorefield
A rumor claimed that driver G Shank and several passengers on a Keyser to Moorefield stage line were drowned after a ford near Williamspark. The owner, George Shank of Burlington, WV, denied the drowning tale. Heavy rains caused widespread damage around Keyser Westernport and nearby areas, flooding homes gardens and yards. In Westernport a cloudburst damaged property, flooded streets and forced residents from homes, with schools briefly affected. The storm's impact included washed-out fences, garden losses, and about 1000 dollars in local damage to the Westernport area.
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Keyser
Westernport
G Shank
Burlington
W. Va
Moorefield
Williamspark
Grant County
George Shank
Burlingto
New Creek
Worthout
Soule Keyser
James Bazzel
Market Gardens
Willow Avenue
Westernort Hill
Westenport Hill
Waters
O. H. Bruce
Tows Corporation
Browning Divorce Case Argued In Chambers
The partial divorce and alimony petition of Mrs. E Browning was argued in chambers before Judge Bord. Congressman Wolfe of Baltimore and Irvin appeared for Mrs Browning, with Dickey of Oakland for the husband, who is Garrett County public schools superintendent. The ground cited is incompatibility of temperament. Mrs Browning was formerly Miss Lacey of Baltimore.
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Bord
Wolfe
Baltimore
Irvin
Dickey
Thes. J. Peddicord
Oakland
Garrett County
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