Debating West Virginia Taxes and Federal Debt Policy
A late 19th century discussion revisits James Blaine’s argument on federal assumption of state debts, the creation of West Virginia, and the payment of parts of Virginia’s obligation. The piece cites Supreme Court logic and wartime measures affecting territories including Ohio and the Philippines, with references to Mexico and Spain.
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John M. Hamilton
West Virginia
House
House of Representa- P
Virginia
West
Ohio
Allegheny
Pennsylvania
Georgia
Friends of the Union
Foreign Territoy
Mexico
Spain
Philippines
James Blaine
Blalne
Fire destroys plant and lumber yards at Sompony
A large blaze swept the plant and lumber yards of ae Sarkaburg Timber and Planing at Sompony, destroying the mill and yard. Insurance totaled about $40,000 with $25,000 in timber loss and $65,000 overall. J D Warker, home nearby, witnessed flames leaping as the fire spread rapidly, threatening Osborn's foundry and Luther Johnson’s home. Firemen battled the blaze. by 8 o'clock the center of the fire was under control and citizens gathered as crews worked to prevent spread toward the foundry and neighboring buildings. The incident continued on page 3.
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Ae Sarkaburg Timber
Sompnny
J.D. Warker
Main
Werry Streets
Osborn
Annam
Fnnes
Luther Johnson
Kpteadvice
Biles
Ovborn
More Money Ingleton Bill Shifts Federal Building Cost
Ingleton April 25 Regru Littlepage has raised the projected cost for a federal building from 50000 to 150000. He plans to push a bill to the committee on buildings and grounds to assess city needs and the building’s suitability for a growing town. He also seeks a rural mail route from Hinton to the area and is pursuing approval from the department for the route establishment.
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Ington
Littlepage
Hinton
Postoffice at Villa Wax to Move Sparks Local Protest
Citizens from ill ice contest change of postoffice location as Senate inquiry finds no removal of the office and no personnel fired. Investigation by Senator Watson reveals quarters unsuitable for first of June 197.
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Washington
Villa
Watson
Ill Ice
Renquist
Proclamation of a New Sultan in Tangier Morocco
In Tangier Morocco today the new Sultan Ma Mefid was proclaimed by the rein Zammours who wired Skywities. The murky dispatch confirms the accession amid celebratory signals and political reshaping in the region.
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Tangier
Morocco
Sultan Ma- Mefid
Totay
West Virginia Names In Washington Post List
WEST VIRGINIA WASHINGTON April 25 Among the West Virginians in Washington are Blaine W Taylor of Elkins once chief clerk in the postoffice department under William Ly Wilson and who remained through the McKinley era. Also listed are Thomas C Townsend former state tax commissioner M He King Elkins S C Young of Charles Town and BE H Crouch Beckley with civil service ties noted.
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Washington
Amone
West
Deportation of Polish Man Gaysonke Amid Farmineton Turmoil
An unstable Polish man, Frank Gaysonke, lingered in Farmineton after a breakdown and is slated for deportation. He was held at the county jail while authorities and local figures examined his condition and possible removal.
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Panmont
Frank Gaysonke
Farmineton
Ehad
Tod
Offeruls
Fiat
Efainty
Etorhanc
Yan Seeenen
Joe
Buirds
Innatrughe
Waldo Concert Shuts Out Night of Music by Cadenza Orchestra
A Waldo concert featuring the Cadenza Orchestra brought a warm evening of classical pieces. The program included soloist passages and a finale that drew a strong audience turnout.
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Waldo
Dln
Good Committees for Two Senators
In Washington March 23, details on new Senate committee assignments remain unclear. Senator Watson is expected to join the committee on the Judiciary, with Chilton likely assigned there as well. Senator Scott serves on the District of Columbia panel, while Senator Marti leads the minority on the floor, and final allocations will be announced when the Senate convenes.
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Waliington
D.C
Maril
Senate
Watson
Heine
Chilton
Judiciary
Cay
Watron
Scott
Ator Marti
Virginia
County Court Orders Reported Actions and Appointments
County Court adjourned Tuesday with President Joky JB and others. Guardianship bonds set at $2,000 for Katherine Gardner and Jank Gardner with Rock Hell C G McCarty Thomas A Henneghan and H E Strother as sureties. Executors and administratrix appointed with bonds ranging from 800 to 4,500. Assessments clerk request to speed up valuation. Bond approvals for administratrix and estate of Bartlet. Dell Fuller granted pool room licenses. Order vacant for Clary Kalick grand fan office.
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McGarvit
Katherine Gardner
Ind
Ater Kidolty and Gasranty Company Surety
Rock Hell
C. CG. McCarty
Thomas A. Henneghan
If. E. Strother
William Motiirvia
Jank Gardner
T. Harmer
John Shreve
Harvey WW. Harmer Sotirety
Sarah McCauley
Dack McCauley
U G. McCauley
J. W. Bartlete
Frank Bartlet
John A. Tamcaster
Willian E. Smith
Dell Fuller
Dillard
Clary Kalick
O& Grand
Peace conference anticipated in El Paso dialogue
WADERO AWAITS EL PASO April 25 Interest in the peace situation centered on a government statement about a conference set to discuss terms of France. The best dictator commander is ready to announce his appeals as spot and the government representatives prepare.
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EL Paso
General Madero
Cnup
Grain Market Report from Acago April 25 2012
Market bulletin notes corn price at 31 38 per unit with quotations in force. Wheat and other grains show steady demand and moderate trading activity during the April 25 market window.
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Acago
Koller Longtime Senate Doorkeeper Passes Away
Sister Washington reports Thoxtar W Koller, longtime Senate doorkeeper for about twenty five years, died after being called home from RoFney, We Voig, Wy. He was appointed by Senator John B. Kenna and served in office since.
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Washington
Thoxtar W Koller
Fn Séenate
Baseon
Senate
Fu Tte
John &. Kenna
Wien
Rofeney
Fifteen Dead in Elk Garden Miner Explosion
Fifteen bodies were recovered at Elk Garden following an explosion at the Davis Consolidated Coal Company mine. John Laisa, chief of the West Virginia department of mines, opened an investigation into the cause as rescue efforts continue and families await word on missing workers.
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Elk’Garden
ELK Garden
Davis Consalad Colr Company
John Laisa
Virginia
Department of Mines
Causa
Telephone Supersedes Telegraph in Train Orders
April 25 report notes growing use of telephone over telegraph for train orders. Interstate Commerce Commission records increased usage by 15,878 miles since January 1, raising total to 41,717 miles with the telephone, while telegraph covered 175,211 miles.
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Washington
West Virginia
Senate committee cites four figures in contempt probe
In SpringRibud Michigan on April 23 a Senate committee probing Senator Lorimer’s election urged Edward Tilden George M Benedict and William C Curbmings to appear before the body and justify why they should not be held in contempt for refusing subpoenas. The issue was placed on tomorrow’s special order of business.
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Springribud
Senate
Lorimer
Edward Tilden
George M
Benedict
William C. Curbmings
Public Meeting on Incorporation of Broad Owls
A public meeting is set for Thursday at 7:40 PM in the Alt Vista schoolhouse to discuss incorporating Broad Owls into a city municipality. The committee invites all voters within the proposed boundary to attend and hear prominent speakers.
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Broad Oaks
Alt Vista
Tun
Postponed City Duck Pin Game Between Bankers and White
The scheduled match between the Bankers at Drigeisix and Lar White was postponed along with the bike minstrel show. The article notes the games were to be played Monday and Tuesday nights this week and mentions a later date pending from Avril.
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Drigeisix
Lar & White
Otere
Avril
Smith's
West Virginia land scheme men arrested in Pittsburg fraud case
In Pittsburg, Burns and Moore were arrested on warrants sworn by Panesito for conspiracy to fraud and blackmail. They claimed they traded West Virginia land for Pittsburg property and cash, then faced a demand for higher payment before agreeing to the deal. Bail set at $1,000 each. further actions expected if Panesito pursues warrants.
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Wisting
Ayell
Senna
Pittsburg
Swho
Buriess
Teter Ang
Cox
Pittenure
Iigckmaler
Teter
MeLure
Moore
Panerfo
Pittsburs
Panesito
Wali
Panesilo
Peters
A. Moore
Philippi
Panertio
West Virginia
Wes
Panerflo
Randolph J County
Siso
Keyter
MM Moore
Pittaburg
Panerilo
Nervy tramp robs home in Sew Contra area
Yesterday afternoon Walter Karpineki entered a home on W. BR. Clayton in Sew Contra while Mrs Clayton was in the yard. He calmly ate a meal from the dining room table and fled with $15 in cash as Mrs Clayton returned to the house. He was captured in the woods and a preliminary hearing was held.
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Pairmont
Walter Karpineki
W. BR. Clayton
Clayton
Tiel Yard
Davis Forfeits Bond In West Pike Street Case
Dow Davis forfeits cash bond of 21.60 in police court after failing to appear for trial on charges related to operating a fishing resort at a Latetetter Aweiling house on West Pike street. A. W. Martin of Patrmont appears as a try visitor.
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Dow Davis
Fimbling
West Pike Street
Stavening
Polce Court
Vaudeville House Opens With Modern Opera Plans
John W. Duffy to open a vaudeville and modern opera house season in a new 40 by 11 feet frontage building on West Street opposite Fourth Street. Mrs Lee Haymond and Vance will develop the adjoining property. Duffy secures five-year terms with renewal. The fireproof structure will have a 20 foot ceiling and feature era-style shows suitable for men women and children.
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John W. Duffy
Lee Haymond
Vance
Waat Street
Fourth Street
Mr. Duffy
Duffy
Appointment shakeup touches West area officials
In a chaotic notice from Washington dated April 25, several local posts are replaced. Pryor is removed from Avondale Dowell County and Gaba moves to Cea, Randolph County. Lewin resigns, Green heads Hernshoe, and Maadown also steps down amid unclear reassignments.
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Washington
West
Osward
Paryor
Avondale Dowell County
Pryor
Gaba
Cea
Randolph County
A.D. Lewin
Iain Green
Hernshoe
Kasewici
W. Maadown
Creditors Buy Beneficiary at Framert Station Sale
April 25 at Framert station the Jacksonville Coal Company sale proceeds were distributed to creditors. Sam Coe and Coke railway officials oversaw the proceedings for the remaining balance after the purchase.
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Weeton
Jacksonville Coal
Cate
Framert Station
Sam Codi and Coke Railway
Chase Menry
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