Titanic inquiry hears builder and survivors testify
The Senate inquiry heard from Ismay and others as subpoenas tested the roles of Titanic builders and witnesses aboard. Testimony recounted the collision and possible delays while officials sought to confirm what the White Star Line knew and when it learned of the disaster.
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Stra
Robbins
New York
Meith
I Bilton
Fourth Ib
Capfi
J. W. Andrews
Jikbge Temay
Prinp
Senate Committee
Jamay
New, York
Tal
Bodies of Titanic Victims Brought to Harbor Morgue
The carrier with Titanic victims arrived at 8 40 this morning bearing 129 caskets including those of Colonel Astor and Isidor Straus. Of the bodies recovered 116 were buried at sea. An improvised morgue awaits identification.
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SBD
Ietala
Jo P Jago -Astor
Isadore Strauss
Government files monopoly suit against Harvester Company
ST PAUL April 30 The government brought suit in federal court against the International Harvester Company accusing it of restraint of trade and seeking dissolution. The action targets one of Theodore Roosevelt s pet trusts and marks a significant antitrust move in the era.
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Theodore Roosevelt
ST. Paul
Sultaiainet Thhe International Harvester Company
United States District Court
Wife Withdraws Warrant in Battery Case
Shortly before a Tuesday hearing in Justice G H Gordons court Mrs John Matheny withdrew a warrant against her husband charging him with assault and battery and Matheny was discharged. The complainant alleged a series of alleged attacks and threats.
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G. H. Gordon
John Matheny
Wer
Matheny
Gien Rik
Pablo Willem Post
Wena Watt
Water Power Expo and West Virginia Charter News
A Cleveland trade excursion plans to showcase the city as a general commercial and industrial hub with a May 11 visit and portions of West Virginia tours. Separately, the Black River Water & Power Company of Pittsburgh expands chartered capital to 27 million dollars to develop Black Fork river projects in Tucker West Virginia and Cheat river works in Monongalia with Kuhn interests backing both ventures.
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Samuel J. Maxon
Manufacturers’ and Wholesale Merchants’ Board
Cleveland
Chamber of Cammieres
Clarksburg
Tris
Gratton
Charleston
Parkersburg
Hunfihatyn
West Virginia
Ohio
Mro
Aladda
Tharleston
Secretary of State
Black River Water & Power Company
Pittsburg
Kuhn
Black Fork Rier
Tucker County
Bry
Fourth Avenue
Redfox Construction Lands Contract for Clarksburg Trestles
The Redfox Construction Company wins the contract to erect the largest wooden trestles on the Clarksburg Northern railroad from New Martinsville to Clarksburg. Work to begin by May 10 with materials to be supplied by J. A. Butcher of this city and Parkersburg Lumber Company.
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Clarksburg
New Martins- Ville
Redfox Construction Company
J. A. Butcher
Parkersburg’ Lumber Company
Parkersburg
Chicago Wheat Market Report for April to May
Chicago grain note shows April to May activity with wheat closing at 1.14 7 8 and bids around 18 to 66 or 3 4 to 7 8 cents. Market mentions groin market terms and prices in bustling trading conditions.
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Chicago
Taft Heads to Georgia for Memorial Services
President Taft returned to Washington from Massachusetts and will attend memorial services for Major Ball in Savannah and Augusta. The report also notes the funeral of Mrs Norval L Swager, 40, who died after a illness at her Lambert street home earlier that week.
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Washington
Taft
Massachusetts
Savannah
Aumatta
Major Ball
Norval L. Swager
Lamberts Rin
Murder Trial and Death in Wakeford County
A former Wakeford County police officer is accused in a murder case tied to Edwar Youtne. The suspect’s alleged actions include chaining a victim to a cellar and moving the body to the county infirmary, with reports of multiple signings and an intensifying inquiry.
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Chambtan
Wort
Tijeoo
Jhoora
Edwar
Inia
Otethe
Ans
Aemarys
Eipy Hompaoh
Wakeford
Aes
Strane
Thompson Ted Taen
Nis
Westving
Thompson
Ion Whe
Inermarysand
Alloged
Reryoibun Ab
West Virginia Labor Commission Hearings Singled Out Senators
At the West Virginia Child Labor Commission meeting in Wheeling on April 80 senators Clarence Watson and Chilton faced sharp criticism for voting against the child labor bill. Dr. H D Hatfield, former governor candidate, urged support for the movement while the commission president and Barton urged backing the bill and enforcing the law.
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Wheeling
Labor Commission
Clarence Wo Jvatson
William ‘Fi Chilton
West Virginia
I Child=Labor Commission
McCluret Hotel
John C. Granberry
Barboursville
United States
Chilton
Watson
Chitton
Hatield
H. D. Hatteld
Commission
Hatfield
Hel
Senate
Barton
John C. Granferry
West Virginia Commission
Clinton
I. W. Barton
Deported Ote Man Convicted in Police Court
An Ote man was convicted of street drunkenness and fined two dollars plus coats in police court this morning. He was released for the city, with Mayor Frank R. Stoore presiding. T. J. Ryan must appear before the mayor at 7290.
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Frank R. Stoore
Seasfon
T. J. Ryan
Parrish Seeks Republican Nomination In Primary Race
Roaming text describes Roye Parrish, educated at West Virginia Wesleyan College and West Virginia University, practicing law in Clarksburg. It praises his speaking, debater skills, and Republican loyalty while urging voters to support his candidacy in the June 4 primary against Swisher.
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ROYE
Parrish Aw
Parriais
Republian
Oage
Ithis
J “Bel Parsi
Gwan Sradlintad
West Virginia Wealsyen College
Muckhannon
Quis State
Avithigh
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Parrish
Cams
Clarkeburg
Harrison County
Baty
Sutherland May Enter the Race for Congress
Wowarad Sutherland of Wollens an ex senator and prominent Republican eyes a run for congressman at large in the state. He studies the race this week and may announce before week’s end. His state senate service is cited as a strong credential appealing across Bear de. Goronet Charles I. Peter is the only prior candidate mentioned.
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Wowarad Sutherland
wBllens
Sutherland
Maitremont
Wheelng
Senate
Bearde
Goronet Charles 1
Peter
Explosion at Canal Street Depot Sparks Gas Blast
A gas explosion occurred beneath a building at the Baltimore and Ohio depot in Clare on Monday. Workers spotted a flaming match dropped by John Miller near a pipe causing a massive blast but no fire spread. investigators found saturated earth near the pipes indicating gas accumulation.
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Clare
Canal Ule
Baltimore
Ohilo
Joh Miller Batt
Thosas
Primitire
Arbitration Hearing In New York Appears Set
In New York on April 20 Commissioner Nelli convened a session with Judge Happ to discuss the proposition of the gem. The two officials met to review proceedings and potential next steps in the arbitration matter.
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New York
Nelli
Happ
Eugbasks
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