Postal Telegraph Coming to Wet Virginia Metropolis
The article describes the expansion of a Postal Telegraph system operating independently of the U.S. government, rivaling Western Union with lines extending to major industries. It notes investors and executives like Massere Maanvier and Clarence H. Mackay, details Atlantic and Pacific cable routes, and mentions interest from Wet Virginia officials seeking to assess the new network’s impact on the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Western Union
Failare
Postal
Wat White
Wester Union
Posteb
United State
Europe
Pacific
Philippines
Orient
Anid
New York City
Boston
Reed
Markeburg
Clark
Virginia
Vircunia Metropolit
Boy Narrowly Escapes Death on Train Bridge
Seven year old Karl Willen nearly fell from a bridge on the West Vinzinin & Witt Jue division of the Galmore & Ohio railroad near West Fayls as a passenger train passed. The child grabbed by his guardian, only minor injuries reported, and grateful parents celebrate the narrow escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Willen
Charles Willing
West
Vinzinin & Witt
Galmore & Ohio Railroad
Pasenger
Westin
Marrie
Hae
The Apple Tree on Pike Street advertisement
A garbled historical notice describes The Apple Tree on Pike Street near Woolen Mills. It mentions June events and a popular local establishment known for advertising and furnishings, with unclear references to Clarkdiere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike Street
Mains Woolen Mills
Agplas
Clarkdiere
Factory Ot Yet Secured Amid Local Efforts
The Telegram notes ongoing talk of locating a factory near Monticella with efforts continuing to secure the site. An option on Cleon Pritchard property remains for forty days, but no binding deal has closed yet. local groups still hope for a victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Factory
Monticella
Pennels
Stowathport
Cleon Pritchard
Bridgeport High School to Present Evening of Music and Oration
Bridgeport High School previews a Friday night program at the Baptist church featuring student orations and musical numbers. Performances include Invocation by Rev. Stand and selections by soloists and choral groups, showcasing regional talent and school pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport High School
Baptist Church
America
Elia E. Stouty
SEND THE MEN BACK TO WORK
New York reports the subcommittees meeting in Che frevnun to consider the situation. The labor dispute prompts calls to end the work stoppage and return miners and traders to duties as talks continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jer Wifort
National League Opens With Muddled Schedule
National League games launch today with uneven matchups including New York at Philadelphia and Brooklyn at Cincinnati. Weather favors a large attendance as fans anticipate another season of strong hitting and competitive play.
Expert Secured The Ava Pristine ciunpan Warner Lid
Proprietors have inherited expert wear from the Ava Pristine line. Cure divisions clear all bids of alpine, with leaning and prisssnge inl? ft antisfuetury manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ava
Ciunpan Warner
Liquor Men to Meet at Warehouse Retail Linen Trade Association
Members of the Warehouse Retail Linen Trade Association are urged to attend a Friday morning meeting at ten o'clock in Kaylee hall. A business of interest to attendees and refreshments are noted for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linen Tralee
Bernmi
Ten Weloek
Kaylee
Direct Election Vote Sought in Constitutional Revision
Washington April 12 The House committee on elections favors a direct vote on constitutional revision for presidential vice presidential and congressional elections. The Nebraska member introduced the resolution, proposing four year terms and amendments to the constitution.
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Washington
United States
House
Preidil
Congress
Nebraska
Roth
Shorter Ling Fuel Company Elects Officers in Uniontown
The annual meeting in Uniontown re elected the old directors and officers. Directors include Ginny Ta Hibbs Py He Froinks and Jeli Robinson along with others from Greene county. Officers named Y Mobinsany Hoover vice president and Ty Pranks treasurer. The company holds 10 000 acres on the Short Uinervilord at Wallace in Harrison and Marion counties with stockholders mainly from Fayette and Greene counties Pennsylvania.
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Shorter Ling Fuel Company
Uniontown
Ginny Ta Hibbs
Py He Froinks
Jeli ‘T. Robinson
Une Monteyne
Oblovie
Dickenson Run
Jesse Ve Hoover
J. M. Howerd
Macantiwasd
Fate W. W
Wallace
Harrison and
Atarion
Old Fredonts of Deconmty Pass Away in Late Strain
A long obituary notes the death of an elderly man near Shine HP Nilay mornin. Survived by three sons Perry Isaiah and Benjamin Hella and others. He kept health and vigor into old age despite frailty, making regular trips between home and nearby area. He died after a prolonged life marked by activity and age.
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Kijal Tella
Horna
Nilay
Miteshu
Decouvil
Bingamon
Tim
Manely
Perry
Isaiah
Benjamin Hella
Raith
Toothman
Satterfield
Mr Willett Returns From Lecture Tour Across Midwest
Phillip Willett came back from a six week lecture tour covering Indiana and Missouri. He received a splendid reception everywhere and many requests for a return engagement. He plans summer appearances in the West and continues public lectures and demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Willett
Indiana
Helimwix
Missouri
Mr. Willett
West
Willett
Boy Sent Home After Row With Local Authorities
A boy was sent home after an incident involving Hive Officer B D Stout who took charge of the Coungester aftreual hen for warrancy and jailed. Charles Gibson and Buch Mann Weate’s father reportedly came to Tarkershirg and was said to be engaged at work as a photographer, with further details from a telegraph note about a contractor and a white ticket purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.D. Stout
Charles Gibson
Buchmann Weate
Tarkershirg
Sant
Len
Savine
Lintlouie
Uckionner
Seite
Grafton Sued Over Property Claims in Circuit Court
An eviction or debt dispute in Harrison County and neighboring circuits questions payees and ownership. Legal actions moved from Graton to St. Clair and Marion counties, with preliminary rulings pending before Judge Lyich Phorsdeion. The case centers on cost of payments and rightful title to the property in question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
Magion
City of
Gratin
Jade Noli
Grofton
Migly Dey
Mirricoh
Marion
Tiey Cane
Lyich Phorsdeion
Bounty Court Adjourns for Term in Thesapy County
The county court adjourned at its special term on Wednesday reporting to reconvene April 25. The guardian of Thomas Hale Erwin was directed to provide a new bond of 10 000 within ten days after release from the bond of John.
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Thesapy Soni P
Eran
Gourt
Imo MG. Hones Et P
John
Ee Aes Ie Guardian
Thomas’ Hale Erwin
Mesander
Republican State convention names new officers and nominees
Indianapolis April 12 the second session opened with a welcome by Representative A J Brick. The resolutions committee reported unanimously and the committee on organization selected Charles B Landis as permanent chairman and Edward Hancock as permanent secretary. Acclaimed nominations included Secretary of State Fred Simons of Frankfort and James Myrton of Martinsville for Supreme Court First District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
A. J. Brick
Charlee B. Landis
Edward ‘Hancock
Fred Sinmo Sf Frankfort
Astorivexe
Generilcrumis Wingshand
Ladies of Maccabees Meet Tonight in Wheeling Annex
The local hive of the Ladies of the Maccabees will meet at 7 30 this evening in their Paraders annex. Mrs Burto the deputy state commander and Mrs Brooks of Wheeling will attend and participate in the ceremonies. A large, enthusiastic welcome to the state officers is expected and the meeting should be well attended.
Weston Guests Attend Fle Glansman Play Night
Weston residents packed the venue for the Fle Glansman presentation on Wednesday night. Attendees included Wade Chuffe Vere Wooddell Charles Peterson Relort Kranz Andrew Edlison J. M. Hol Burr Sprigg M. L. Zinn W. W. Brannon and Dr W L Sanfwn. Some returned on the midnight train while others stayed in town.
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Weston
Fle Glansman
Amon
Wade Chuffe
Vere Woorddell
Charles Peterson
Relort Kranz Andrew Edliis Oon
J. M. Hol
Burr Sprigg
M. 1
Zinn
W. W. Brannon
Smidnighet
Foot Mashd Involving Fietemyrerald Sheds Light On Accident
A fragmentary report notes a person named Foot Mashd of Fietemyrerald, son of John Vrrtemmende of Wileadbuing, suffered a foot amputation at 3:30. The source cites a shifter of the stipes speaking words about accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fietemyrerald
John Vrrtemmende
Wileadbuing
HOUSES COLLAPSE AS MT WESTIVILLE ERUPTION WORSENS
Naples residents report ongoing destruction from the Mt Westiville eruption. Ash and cinders fall across the city as houses collapse and roads near the volcano remain closed. The yellow gray haze returns, deepening hardship for inhabitants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Naples
Italy
Westiville
Ponar
Bull Retained By Chiago In Brush League Debate
A murky sports note suggests Bull remains with Chiago amid discord over signing choices. President Murphy of the Chicago Nationals weighs utility and lineup, with expectationsBull will secure a preferred role once decisions finalize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chigaga
Murphy
Chicago Nationals
Graf
Special Session of County Court to Review Licenses
A special term of the county court is planned for April 25 to consider applications for licenses to practice law in Clark district. The session will hear surveyor reports and related qualifications and may issue certificates for practice.
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Cimeidor
Gonnurtt
Lee
Mar
Clark
Pyle Leaves Town After Row At Oerles Class Company
The report says Harry Pyle, described as a young man who attended a row and ran at the company plait, may have left Wetland temporarily. Deputies Laiig and Raox arrived with a warrantless party to pursue Pyle, with Trust Squire David and Constables Merritt leading the search efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pyle
Yong Wun
Pesiv
Wetlan
Laiig
Raox
David
Merritt Wel Ringers
Hoje
Fragmentary Hospital Notes Across City Inquiries
Incoherent OCR fragment cites hospitals and individuals with scattered names. Mentions doctors, residents, and inquiries about a Kalser portal Fiore and Kaseler in a city hospital context. Several garbled phrases reference patients and staff with unclear actions or outcomes.
Legal Dispute Over Estate and Store Debt
In a case tied to a father and son dispute over estate property, the court hears the Traders Nation Bank against J. I. Fitton with a jury verdict for the plaintiff. The suit involving E. D. Lewis, executor of Sanili Fox, against John Yost concerns a store bill of about R140. The matter centers on settlement of debts and delivery of funds from the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shulge Lynch
Todge Lynch
Traders Nations Bank
J. 1. Fitton
Nile
E. D. Lewis
Sanili Fox
John Yost
The King Coke Fiend Suspect Plot Stirs City Rumors
A garbled report describes a suspect linked to a so called King Coke Fiend activity. Names and places are unclear but local officials discuss possible plans and actions.
Pyhtians to Meet at Shinneton
Shinneton Pyethians plan a May 15 meeting in Linut Fairwoun with Linut as president. Rathbone Sisters entertainment and a Rathbone Temple at an early date are discussed amid preparations for a community gathering.
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Linut
Carl 5Iggs
Fairwoun
Aythigu Dieweiet
Rigger
Imeeting
Rathbone
Suimaston
Ao Rathbone Temple
Jeterfey
Richardson Candidate for the Legislature
A Richardson figure seeks the legislative nomination stressing strong party support. The report notes he has many friends and allies across the community who will back his bid at the Democratic convention.
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Afas PB
Wielardaatt
Bayle Dietritt
Colored girl dies after illness on Meustioelli avenue
Miss Minnie Brent daughter of Chitensne Brent dies at her home on Meustioelli avenue at TED o'clock after a long illness. She was about 22 years of age. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Brent
Chitensne Brent
Piarsing
Alan Tour
Wtage
Landmark West Virginia Tax Forfeiture Case Decided
The court rules against State v Snyder in a Randolph County land forfeiture dispute over delinquent taxes on a 10 008 acre tract tied to Wine family grants. The decision, by Judge Pottvi hanging er, overrules earlier rulings and limits the state’s power to auction properties across counties for taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virgint
Curt Holl
Snyder
Randolphy County
Pottvihangier
Trudie McWhorter
Whey
Webster
Webster County
Cherry
Klin
Ux Walker
Parlor
Marcelllla Brigg Ak
Epton
Gale
EU York
Fannie Savings Hank Statement Reported
The fragmentary text references a financial firm and a savings bank, with garbled phrases about collapses and reactions. The readable items mention a Telegram source and a local institution facing public scrutiny and changes. No clear names, dates, or concrete events are identifiable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Savings
Hank
Evan Duarters
Glub Announces A Song Recital At Wada Lay
Glub presents a varied program featuring Mrs Rachel Fran and a chorus of performers. The event showcases melodic songs and poetry, highlighting vocal charm and expressive power in an evening concert.
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Jivasune Jn
Rachel Fran
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