Looting Spirals as Huntington Flood Struggles End
April 4 Huntington faces a grave flood aftermath as 1000 homeless seek shelter in public buildings. Tents ordered in nearby towns, search for missing in Went End district continues, while looting rises with a downed electric plant. Portsmouth reports $500000 in losses. two looters jailed. Train shipments bring food. water in business district recedes.
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Gar
Oneu Huntington
Mfdale
Went End
Portsmouth
Twa
National Board
Columbus
Clerks Strike Hits East Liverpool Retail Trade
About 100 clerks and employees walk out at the retail stores in East Liverpool while proprietors and accountants remain. The action comes amid union influence in the district, which includes thousands of potters and other trades.
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East Liverpool
Fey Aguogjareo
East
Luvierpool
Walt
mMeiy
Fine Horses at Brushy Pore Farm Sellments and Sales
Novrge G. McKinley reports high quality horses at his Brushy Pore farm. He recently sold a three year old Percheron stallion to C. Robinson in Cincinnati for 40 dollars and a mare to Boydie Horner in the city for 210 dollars. He also bought two prize mares from Henry W. Wildron of Ann Arbor Michigan. Dan Quichorte, sire of the broodmares, Tra C. Post recently sold to Shortt Rose iF, Stout and bruth om, belonging to Mr. McKinley.
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G. McKinley
C. Robinson
Boydie
Horner
Fle
Jon
Farn
Henry
Wildron
Vm Arbor
Mich
Dan Quichorte
Byoshorses
Tra C. Post
Shortt Rose If
Stout and
Bruthom
Betongs
Mr. MuKiiloy
Exwife Committed After Inquest Verdict of Self Destruction
A coroner jury found the death of Mrs. John Thornhill a self inflicted act. She was held at a state hospital for mental evaluation and observed for possible instability. Thornhill, a wealthy Sassafras Run farmer in Lewis county, aged about 60, died from self inflicted injuries. The case follows a deadly domestic incident in which her husband was found dead with his throat cut. Local sheriff and physicians reported no external foul play. The Telegram also notes Salem election coverage was complete and printed as issued.
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Weston
Vie
John Thornhill
State Hospital
Thornhill
Sassafras Run
Lewis County
Senator Faces Serious Charges Over Morality Inquiry
A Western state senator is under federal investigation after a man seeking office claims the senator acted improperly with a hotel encounter involving his wife. The senator calls the charges a plot to ruin him, while witnesses allege details from about a week ago. The matter is with U.S. Attorney Wilsa.
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Washington
United States
Wilsa
Win
Vinekmal
Wito
Wilson
Morgan's Body Arrives as Remains Transferred to France
The family of P. Morgan arrived from Rome and were transferred to the ship France for transport to New York. Military honors were given as the body moved from train to steamer with a halting infantry detail and draped flags. A mortuary chapel was set on board for the coffin reception, hung with velvet and mourning emblems. The report notes the solemn transfer and ceremonial setup aboard the France.
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Sociay
Bute
Havre
Sh. P. Morgan
Bisy
Rome
France
New York
Police crackdown ordered on grocery stores in St Louis area
Chief of Police Xugng ordered all grocery stores in St Louis area closed on Sundays citing a city ordinance recently upheld by the Supreme Court. The directive aims to enforce the Sunday closing rule across the district.
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St.louis
Sto
Xugng
Greery
St Louis
Wochy
Supreme Coir
OTATKERS SHOT AUBURN SY April Scene at Columbia Rope Co
A chaotic scene at the Columbia Rope Company yard arises as a strike escalates. Police or guards confront protesting workers, with several injured as the crowd pushes toward the plant. Witnesses report forcible removal of a prisoner during the clash.
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Auburn
Columbia Rope Company
Open Conference of Bull Moose Party in Washington
An open Progressive caucus at the Capitol on April 4 showcased a keynote by Roosevelt, speeches by caucus members, and the nomination of Murdock J. for speaker. Representative Hinebaugh opened the session urging action over words as the party seeks open caucus and independence from party whip.
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Bull Moose
Washington
Capitol
House Progressivee
Hinebaugh
Progressive Party
Murdock
Peaker
Finebaugh
Marinet
Congress
National Party
Roogevelt
Emmerson Case Under Review By Officials
State department officials said the Emmerson case will be determined after receipt of a report from the London embassy. The inquiry concerns Miss Emmerson a young woman held under medical care and possible nationality issues. Secretary Bryan to discuss policy precedents and treatment questions with officials to avoid discrimination.
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Wasklington Prt I
Fin State Department
United States
Mina Piobe Hmmerson
Mtr
Ryan
Ean
Nis
Miss Emmerson
Lever Outage Triggers Flooding at Local Factory District
A telegraph message from Rickmonl Ky reports a lever failure causing a power outage around 10 oclock Friday. The blackout flooded the factory district with disruptions as H W Jarrett of Charlanten Tx conducted business in town.
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Amy
Opera
MMOH
Wruau Imeseage
Rickmonl
Ae Jetou
H.W. Jarrett
Charlanten, Tx
William Ehrenberg Detected and Apprehended in Philadelphia
West Virginia detective J Thad Boggs apprehends William Ehrenberg, a Tate janitor accused of issuing worthless checks and defrauding locals. Ehrenberg resisted return to West Virginia but will be brought for trial once requisition papers are issued. The Empire National Bank aided in the pursuit.
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William Ehrenberg Tate
Empire Building
Philadelphia
J. Thad Boggesa
Whrenberg
West Virginia
Ehrenberg
Empire National Bank
Hoggess
Wrest
Bogese
Meeting of Sunday School Association Representatives
The meeting gathered delegates led by General Secretary Arnall to discuss state Sunday Schools conventions. Attendees praised the gathering, planned for a central event, and endorsed tonight’s meeting calls while noting broad local citizen support.
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Brovigs
Stink
Arnall
Sunday School Association
Tilseuyventon
Hood
Kenurel
Wiich
Smif
Ty McChelland
Comer
J Tracy
Baird
Lana
Lai
Peters
White
W.rank Staut
H. Hutding
Peekaboo Musical Show In Ute Tradition Preview Soon
Robinson Grand Grater presents Peekaboo in the Ute tradition arranged by Douglas J. Willing for charity. A meeting of the committee with patrons and hosts was held at Wetka extreme Stal at eight tonight. After the meeting, Bartlett and Shertett and family return from Lane Pack Fin on the morning of Win. 3.
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Robinson Grand Grater
Wigdale
Jutve
Douglas J. Willing
Thn
Wetka
Wetka’ Treme Ac Stal O'Clock Tonieht: ‘ Mise Iors Atehisom, Meg, Ea Lt Spiiker
Homi Freeovle
Smith
Wallis
AB. Bartlett
George Shertett
Lane Pack
Fin
Bank Director Names Trainer Cashier After Summers Resigns
At a board meeting the National Bank of West Unto accepted the resignation of cashier TL Summers and selected J Trainer as new cashier. Trainer, ex sheriff of Doddridge County, is a leading local businessman. Funeral services for Joseph Muchoran will be held at the Church of the Immaculates Conception with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Judge James W. Robinson directed a not guilty verdict in the Diaz case following the malicious assault on Carla Davis.
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National Bank
West
TL Bummera
J. ©. Trainer
Trainer
Argo
Summers
Tralner
Doddridge County
Joseph Muchoran
Wael Pike Street
Church of the Immacuals Conception
P. Ane Dermott
Holy Croes
James W. Robinson
Priday
Joe
Jesus Diaz
Andrew Diaz
Carla Davis
Andrew Diam
Militant suffragettes blamed for rail outrages in UK
A man and a woman were arrested after rail system sabotage and a series of dynamited empty trains. Bags containing candles and matches were found, bearing warnings about Mrs Pankhurst. The suspects claimed names as Tilile Brady and Millicent Stead as authorities warned rail managers to secure stations nationwide.
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Aanuntoo
London
Apeli
Tirnallu
Ail
Wystem
United Kingdom
Stockford
Supreme Court issues writ to confirm Tyler county assessors
The Supreme Court of Appeals issues a writ of mandamus against Tyler County Court to compel confirmation of three assistant assessors appointed by Assessor Johnny Tippenk. The writ requires the county court to sit at once and remain in session until the appointments are confirmed.
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Ny Neasciaraa Prievar
Charleston
Supreme Court of Appeals
Tyler County
Johnny Tippenk
Peasion
Dayton Faces Ongoing Flood Threat After Heavy Rain
Dayton, Ohio records another flood scare as a 10 hour downpour floods streets and inches river levels on the Miami and Scioto. Officials fear renewed rises and a levee breach last week left portions of the West Side flooded while one more body was recovered in the flood aftermath. An undertaker, H. Osman, was arrested yesterday on charges related to handling flood victims and released on bond for a hearing April 13.
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Dayton
Miami
Tyson
Scioto
Bf H. Osman
Transfer of E M Montzer to superintendent post
Weirton April 4 E M Montzer has been shifted from assailant superintendent at Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate to superintendent of the Popo plant at Steubenville Ohio. Other flood at Imbus today. Howard Booth and family moved into recently acquired property after rain fell across the area.
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Weirton
Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate Company
Steuibenville
Imbus
Howard
Booth
Columbus
Charley Mick
Wallace
Southern Planters Demand Protection in Tariff Debates
A Washington report notes President Wilson seeks to keep a duty on wool while offering to remove duties on other items, aiming for a concession to southern planters. Louisiana senators may back free wool if an engar schedule is agreed, with the Ways and Means Committee valuing loss at 80 million dollars annually. The talk centers on a broader tariff compromise between the president and Congress.
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Congress
Hag Teen
Aggent
Ways And-Means Committee
Wayg
Ances
Starving Nation Appeals Amid Wartime Communication Gaps
In Swawneetown on April 4 nearly 1,000 Mood refugees gather as national, state, and county officials acknowledge extreme food shortages. Officials cite lack of communication and scarce resources delaying aid and relief efforts.
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Serkoia
Proviktont
Subscriptions drive for votes in Daily Telegram contest
Readers urged to submit paid subscriptions by April 19 to boost candidates in the "Competition Week" vote. Early starts and coupon use are stressed, with rules limiting ten vote coupons per candidate per day and bonuses for those who mail before 10 o clock Saturday night.
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Telekram
Ralu
Toorlly
Macy Miami
Smiler
Pew
Ahaut
Alreiag
Qistriote
Romult
Jon
Morgantown Chosen by Womens Foreign Mission Auxiliaries
Morgantown selected by the Women's Foreign Mission Auxiliaries of the West Virginia Methodist Episcopal conference Mo town district at the annual meeting held in the Diamond Street church. Mrs Powell Dead in Grafton after illness pneumonia.
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Fairmont
Morgantown
Women’s Foreign
West Virginia Mathodist Episcopal Conference
Motown
Diamond Sis ‘Methodist Episcopal Church
Bera
Powell
Grafton
Ly Powell
Pwr
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William Ehrenberg
J.T. Boggess
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West Union Bank
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Guiedy
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