Officers Raid Lloyd Duff's Place Over Escape Through Trap Doors
Deputies and constables surrounded the Lloyd Duff residence to arrest Moyd Davie ar Sulent on charges of ill fame. Inmates fled via trap doors to a rear laundry and vanished as officers searched all four stories. Davis escaped after a brief pursuit when spotted on a street corner. Police expect multiple arrests as fugitives remain at large.
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Curkendall
Sutter
Stensis
Pod
Eherot
Bartest Ruscholph
Penkensy
Howie of
Lustley Building
Filmore Davis
Deputty
Temporary wooden jail to be built beside city jail
A wooden structure will be erected adjacent to the jail to serve as temporary detention for United States prisoners during the upcoming district federal court term. The plan follows the removal of the old jail and addresses crowding in the city lockup as the sole remaining facility.
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Stats
United States Pric
United States
Benwood People Going to State AR Camp in Clarksburg
Berwood West Virginia April 10 There will be a large number of people from here who will go to the state encampment of the G AR to be held at Clarksburg beginning on the 25th inst continuing the remainder of the week The following persons have signed to go Madame William Strahm Mary Taylor Joseph Smith Roy Ranarr Whiteman Mr Arthur Fox and John Roseberry.
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Berwood
W. Va
G. AR
Clarksburg
Merdame
William Strahm
Mary Taylor
Joseph Smith
Roy Ranarr
Whiteman
Arthur Pox
John Roseberry
Repairs Underway After Fire Hit Family Liquor Store
Repairs will be made on the building occupied by the Family Liquor store after a recent fire. The delivery of the himber is for repairs and the carporter stork will begin work soon. thrators will be ready for business in a few days.
Five Suspects Audited in Police Court Dizzy Session
In police court Friday five semaving individuals stood before the head of the executive department of city government. They complained of baring Won aif and dingy. The law provides certain fines for getting dizzy while they did, and the mayor accused their accenlingly Gur man tig up the lon. zrren and the others wore went back to the exop to "re: vonpvetates"
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Baring
Digging Surveyors and Contractors Begin Track Construction
Surveyors and contractors work under Col Joe Fiuvy to lay the line for a new track in East Clarkalmrg. The team advances with a lower track laid to connect the main line of the Baltimore rail project. The effort aims to complete the track as soon as possible, despite rough conditions and limited access.
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Laberters
Te Supervison
Joe Fiuvy
Couke
Beunch
Suibrout le
Carkesbruy Tnelustabelscupany
East
Clarkalmrg
Baltimore &Lin Raiment Bf Surveyors
Weil de
Knights of Pythians hold meeting at Water Street church
Weston residents attend a Knights of Pythias gathering at the Water Street M E Church Sunday morning. The event centers on a local lodge with community members in attendance.
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Oster of
Colored Knights
T'Naa
Roy. J. CeAiton
Weston
Pythnes
Virginia
Knights of Pythian
Bound Together for Keeps: Weddng in New Martinsville
In New Martinsville on April 10 a morning wedding occurred in the parlors of Mr. and Mrs. Patterson. Miss Mollie Morris and Will Amos of Smithfield were joined in marriage by Rev. I N. Fannin of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
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New Martinsville
Wo Va
Clerk's Assistant Accuses Pine of City Funds Theft
Sistepeille West Virginia April 10 The assistants to the city clerk report they may have found that ex Clerk J E Pine has stolen about 1250 dollars from the city or an average of a little over 3400 per year during his three years in office.
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Sistepeille
W.va
Marriage License Report for Sanmel Swiger and Francis Sandy
A marriage license was issued today for Sanmel Swiger aged 14 and Francis Sandy aged 32 in the local records.
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Wnn
Femeil
Sanmel Swiger
Francis Sandy
Beirearrested for Beer Bottle Throwing on Baltimore & Ohio Train
Wesley Barker a 16 year old boy from Beintol was arrested Thursday near Wolf Ten Run by B C Policeman Downing and W E Fox. He is charged with throwing a beer bottle through a Baltimore and Ohio mail car window on March 27 as the train passed Bristol. Barker was bound over to the circuit court in 3500 bail and remains in the city prison awaiting transfer to the Lewis county jail in Weston on Saturday morning unless bail is posted.
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Wesley Barker
Beintol
Wolf Ten Run
Dodiridge
Downing
W. E Fox
Bidey
Justice’s Court
Fos
Young Barker
Baltimore & Ohio Mailroad
Bristol
United States
Orienit
Lewis County Juril
Weston
McGee Loses Case Over Endorsed Bank Check
Judge Gori ruled for Howe in the suit by J D McGee against H L Hose regarding recovery of money paid on a 4 365 B and O check endorsed by Howe. Court held McGee was under age and the contract, if made, not binding.
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Tustion Gori
J.D. McGee
H. L. Hose
McGee
B&o
Howe
Double Track Plan For Pittsburg to Richwood Route
Ohio railways secure rights of way for a double track from Counetts cilte de Suilth Weld to Richwood and Pittsburg division. Project costs estimated around 54 40 dollars with substantial traffic growth and improved west end service. Officials expect reduced grades and rolling stock adjustments to support increased freight and passenger flows.
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I: Limore All Ohio
Pittsburg
Fairmont
Clarksborg
Richwood
Counetts Cilte de Suilth Weld
Felurksbuarg
Ash Richwood
Smit
Klondike
Baltimore and Okie
Oriontown
Fair ‘Hance
Chief Howe Shot At Streetcar Track Incident
Chief Joly Howe, police chief, suffered injuries when a torpedo placed on East Rid Street car tracks exploded, striking him just above the knees. Fragments tore holes in his clothing. authorities caution that further torpedoes on street car tracks are dangerous and hope none are placed again.
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Joly Howe
Tamefelock
Thad Norn
Clarksburg Election Talk Sparks Missionary Wordplay
Attorney F C Viger rode in from Rafton on the same train as William Jennings Bryan and chatted with him about local political scenery. Bryan joked he was not on a missionary trip but noted Clarksburg newspapers would be doing some missionary work amid election returns.
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F.C. Viger
Rafton
William Jennings Bian
Fairmont
Orator Platte
Mr. Bryan
Tal
Bryan
Vigwe
Brynn
Clarksburg
Charters Issued For Several Early 20th Century Ventures
Charters issued include the Wetzel and Tyler Railroad Company of Pittsburgh to build a 2 traction line from New Moundaville Wetzel County to Siatersville Tyler County with capital 250000 Incorporators include Thomas A. Watkien John P. Gungwich Memry H. Freeman Robert Miller George J. Wallace Pittsburg Nease-Meyer Glass Company of Wellsburg West Virginia to manufacture glass capital 100000 Incorporators listed Then the Greek Coals and Coke Company of Moundsville with capital 150000 incorporators include F Hottest Fairohanee Paz A A Moser Ruble ta William T Martha E Woods etc.
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Tacorporators
Nese
Neamt
Janes Frank
Marrion 1D
Gokihartit
Jaln C. Palmer
K. Wellsburg
Weav
Fish Greek Coa
Special term approval for railroad survey and franchise
Fragmented report notes a Special Term of the county with officials including Paisam and Bond. It mentions a franchise to Rialginoite A Olio Railroad to survey the Phippl rand and to Duthil Viniwot, plus road surveyor and notary qualifications and a justice of the peace appointment.
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Prishay
Pais
Barsell
Rialginoite A Olio Reailroad
Sal Surveyors
Clark
Aales
Tuarl
Clarence Toy Bond
Ris Thompson Yeas
Lin
Thirty Years Anniversary of Oldest Cuiksburg Firm Ends
A Telegram reporter notes Honghner & Sons closing after 30 years at Fourth and Main, Cuiksburg. Since opening April 10, 1873, the firm has built loyalty for integrity and quality. Buyers recall strict honesty and fair prices, as the business prepares to exit active trade at Boussimer & Sots.
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Fourth and
Main’ Street
Honglace & Sunt Hive
Travober
West
Vingins
Hartson
Honghner
Fins
Tim
Thor Joey
Peamgehner
Remains of Tater Thenle Beart Rites At Home
Funeral services for the remains were held at the residence on Lae xttrent with the pastor of the air M42 church officiating. Burial followed Friday at 10 oclock in the morning at Gallipolis. The casket was accompanied by the deceased's father Benrel, Wittsburg kin, and a sister from Lattanvora Tran, with other relatives from Galshop, Galpolis.
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Beart
Lae
Odeds
Ar Inthnat
Air
Gallipolis
Moan Hill
Mex Benrel
TC. Nas,im
Wittsburg
Sinter
Frank Beans
Lattanvora
Tran
Liother
Julia Billins
Gal’ S Pile
Rev John Stump to Speak at Shinnston Church
The Rev John S Stump of Parkersburg district secretary of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society will deliver an address at Shinnston Baptist Church Tuesday evening. He will discuss the challenges facing home mission work in America.
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Ovation Witches ix
Wsretion
Federe
John S. Stump
Parkapebmny
Americ Baptist- Flameton Society
Shinnston Baptist Church
Howe
America
No Tale Behind Busy Merchants on Regional Telephones
Businessmen say improvements to the local telephone system are a waste of money if they cannot reach someone. They argue there is little point in new changes when the basic service remains unreliable and time is scarce for addressing betterment.
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Mit
Display of Oil In Wilw Aug Well Sparks Veterans Meeting
Report from Wilw aug that oil was found in a well drilled by the Reserve company, though pay quantities uncertain. A gathering is planned Monday in Clarksbury to promote the dedication of a new church building, inviting all veterans and affiliated groups.
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Wilwaug
Reynolds
Ott ‘Company
Sensational show praised despite weak attendance at local venue
A fragmented review notes strong gongs and staging but laments few audience members and staff shortages at the house. Clark Huang is mentioned among the cast as attendees describe Life as a miscast production. The critic suggests the show might fare better elsewhere like Kernan's Washington and criticizes overall execution.
GOAL FIELD WILL BE OPENED Col Moore Jackson
Col T Moore Jackson will develop a 20000 acre coal tract in the Sanic district near a Short Line railroad. An agreement is closed for a side track to be laid to the property. Construction expected soon with a nearby rail link to boost operations.
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T. Moore Jackson
Saniic
Fibre
Point Mir Dolo
Imost
Revolver Case Opens in Magistrate Court Squabble at Saloon
Magistrate Riley heard Jol Modimpaugh and Waldo Wahlo in a Pike Street saloon altercation. Modimpangh was charged with unlawfully carrying a weapon. a warrant led to his arrest by Constable Devie. He faced a hearing and was fined $25 plus costs.
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Riley
Jol Modimpaugh
Wahlo Im
McDonald’s
Pike Street
Waldo S
Mobissaugh
Placit
Modispangh
West Virginia Sons of Revolution eye launch at Newport News
West Virginia branch plans to attend the launching of the United States cruiser West Virginia at Newport News Va on the 16th instant. A committee led by Col Terry Waymond and General A H Beach will represent the society though finances prevent full sponsorship. Strong interest from West Virginia members expected as preparations and attendance surge.
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West Virginia
Sons of the Revolution
Newport News
Genral Alferd Caldwell
Aoriet Leing
Orvier West Virginia
Col
Terry Waymond
Hen
Breckumier
Hane Owen R McKintey
A. H. Beach
8. B. Brown
Nee
Lins
Itate
West
Humble Address Describes A Strange, Frustrating Call
A garbled note details a failed attempt to contact someone by telephone. The speaker laments the difficulty of communication, noting distractions, poor reception, and a sense of impatience as the effort to connect continues without success. The fragment hints at broader irritation with the phone system.
Pardon Board in Session Deliberates on McDowell Case
The West Virginia pardon board met to discuss cases including Kal Phillips and the McDowell matter. They heard arguments and planned further actions with tentative decisions expected later in the afternoon.
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Phillips
West Virginia
Parton Des
Kal Phillips
McDowell
Ainunierer
Amiy
Federal Court Case Involving Noether Qisteiot Of West Virginia
Federal court proceedings at Toestay Apel 21 involve Judge Nathan Goivith and figures from Parkershire. A grand jury term is arranged with several parties accused of pricepews. the trial centers on alleged federal violations. A mechanic injury is reported in Fratton as a shop incident with a man slipping from a machinery part and requiring days of recovery.
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West Virginia
Jhinkye
Jobnet Jackson
Parkershires
Federal
Nathan’ Goivith
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Salem House
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Crile
Clarksburg Industrial Company
Lad
Justice Riley
Baltimore & Ohio Company
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Clarksbrg
Boughner] & Sons
Fims
Cuiksburg
Ben L. Beard
Gallipolis, Ohio
Stump
Attentio, Sons OF Veterans
Clark Huang
Nanan
Will Elawe
Atenery
Filer
Filer Sma Anil
Anil
Kernan
Catalugue
Rome
Jackson Coal Field
Rotientin
Ishiiean
Yestenday Sref
Ixikers
Sttikyra Wx
Tome
Apel Bau
Uyose
Agein
Asneterdam
Xesteray
Crewlomut
L. D.waldo
John Motuspaugi
Society 10
Federal Court
Fratton
Be & C
Jenia
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