Standard Tanks Are To Remain Standard Tanks
In brief, Judge Charles W. Lynch ruled in the fifth term of circuit court that the Standard Oil Company’s property on East Pike Street is not a nuisance case. The Philadelphia Company of West Virginia and the Fairmont & Grafton Gas Company appeal from state board assessments. Property valuations: Standard Oil at about $512,630. board at $535,149.92. Gas company valuation challenged at $124,105 vs. $200,170,938 proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breuit
Charles W. Lynch
Margaret Coffes
Arainae
Intter
East Pike
Tidus Lynon
Philadelphia Company
West Virainia
Fairmont & Grafton Gag Company
State Board of Public Works
Nvern Thitte
Mingr Beats Death Running From Fall
Carl Ros a young man employed in the Titealr winds narrowly escaped death in Toews Morning after a fall of slate and dirt trapped him. He sustained minor injuries and was helped to his home in Monticello where his employment was noted as a motor section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Ros
Silieht Warnlog
Minaha
Monticello
Mrs Gavin Improves After Fire Fatality In Wheeling
Mrs Gavin of Wheeling was injured in a fire that destroyed a residence and caused a death. She has shown improvement over weeks, with doctors reporting recovery expected and no ill effects from the fall that occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atrs
Cecila
Gavin
Wheeling
Mra
Virginia Railroad Quick Track Progress Near Completion
Huntington August 25 The Virginia Railroad Company formerly the Deepwater and Tidewater is laying track rapidly at about a mile per day. The line is nearing completion and expected to be finished by fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Toram- Hon
Virnia Railroad Company
Deepwater & Tidewater
Father Made Her Steal In Escape From Home
In Mnlubfiedd Aug 22 Rowle Rec tor of Tazewell Ya reports a girl who ran away was located here. She says her parents abducted her and forced her to steal for them. The page notes the youth was compelled to commit theft while fleeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowle
Tazewell
Railroads Beaten In Safety Appliance Rulings
In St Louis on August 25 the US Court of Appeals reversed two lower court decisions against railroads Denver and Rio Grande and Santa Fe, upholding the safety appliance law. The court abrogated the common law rule of reasonable hazard and affirmed congressional directives, with Denver and Rio Grande arguing demurrers and Santa Fe tried by jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
United States Court of Appeals
Hnee
Denver
Tito Grande
Court of
Congress
Ralironds
Rio Grande
Bantt
Military courtesies taught to National Guard officers in Charleston
West Virginia National Guard commanders receive instruction on proper salutes and wider military courtesies at the adjutant general camp in Charleston. The order emphasizes that correct arms and bearing create a favorable impression and reinforces discipline among officers and enlisted ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comiang
Virginis National Guard
Camo
Charmston
Iol Ten
gHardamon
Fragmentary 1808 Telegram Scrutiny on Street Wall Work
A damaged 1808 telegram fragment notes the street superintendent failed to stop sidewall work. A witness claims someone misinformed him about a holiday and the matter was reported as a misread. The message reflects confusion and local civic attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chirhwhure
Aitorn
Ward
Sant
Enmell
Bevin to Speak at Democratic State Convention in Rochester
Local Democratic leaders have been notified that Bevin will address the convention in Rochester at the state convention hall on September 16. The event marks Bevin’s participation as a keynote speaker for the party gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Bevin
Hall
Mercer Dead After Long Civil War Era Life
Col John T Mercer of Terre Haute Indiana died at age 92 in Ypsilanti Michigan. He served in the Civil War era with the Infantry and saw service in the union steel era. Funeral arrangements will be announced by his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ypsilanti
Mich
John Ty Mercer
Terre Mant
Ind
Gary
United Anuhteriror
Ceater Steel Conneration
Amililan Doutirs
Wha Receive Athletics New York Incap Team
Fragmentary report notes a relay of the American Olympic committee and a team meeting held to discuss the reception of the American track squad. Officials listed include a key organizer and a date around late August.
Return of West European Postmaster James Garrett to Grand Junction
James Garrett has returned from Grand Junction Colorado to Washington. The text lists postmasters and points of interest including Cyterade Springs, Simeda, and county names like Heed and Folan. Mentions Nelson, Grove, Jackson county, and Andrew B. Pickering in a fragmented county and appointive context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Garret
Grand Zunetion
Washington
Simeda
Dietin
Folan
Nelson
Grove
Jackson County
Andrew B. Pickering
Minister Andrey Mere Resigns From Methodist Church
In Morgantown on August 25 Tev Andrey Mere resigns his pastorate at the Methodist Protestant church. He is named a party coordinator for a Kansas City university and will assume new duties after stepping down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
Andrey Mere
Tor Len Suger Paniar
Methodist Protectan Y Ehusrh
Leon
Kansas
Funeral at Leopsic Reidelberg Ame
In a brief obituary notice the death of Kywek itiern Gee is reported with muted detail. The piece notes a funeral service held at Leopsic Reidelberg with somber reference to the deceased’s family and community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reidelberg, Ame
Nepal
Kywek
Itiern- Gee
Pitt Pemie
Verbatim garble not suitable for headline
Fragmentary OCR text remains unreadable with multiple typos and missing context. No clear people places organizations dates or events to report. Unable to extract a coherent news item or summary from the provided line.
Democrats Use a Ruse in Efforts to Lead Astray
Charleston reporter John G. Ross describes a campaign to sway voters in several counties citing increased pro Swisher sentiment among Republicans. Ross notes Democrats allegedly use bait and deceptive tactics to disable Republican unity and mislead voters about Charles M. Swisher versus Dawson. He highlights warnings of being fooled again and mentions local loyalties shifting in Monongalia and nearby counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Ross
Charleston
Hore
Ross
Ahenedore
Raleigh
Payete
Kanawha
Braxton
Lewis, Harrison
Marion
Monongalia
Charles M. Swisher
Bethe Uned
Swisher
Chikney
Mr. Rom
Monongala Carsity
Iap
Scherr
Holt
Farmboy 11 Falls to Rocks in Preston County Tragedy
Genpay Lud more, an 11 year old farmer from near Fellowayslie, Preston County, was found on rocks beneath the Serdy crook teldge with a broken neck. Indications point to a fall from the bridge and instantaneous death. A widow and two children survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Wall Collapse Buries Chelsea Workers. Dozens Injured
A 30 foot brick wall under construction collapsed in Chelsea Massachusetts today, sending over twenty workers airborne. Three bodies recovered, fifteen others injured and taken to hospital. Most victims were foreign-born. In Columbus Ohio, chiefs from the nation attended the opening season of the Infernal Monat Association of Fine Chi at here today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chmlsea
Mass
Columbes
Vxrtine
Woman Threatened In Morgantown Letter Demand Case
In Morgantown on August 25, a woman reported threats after a letter demanding $100 was sent. Charles Nabuts of Shlerity was named in the incident. police received the matter and forwarded it to authorities for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
Charles Nabuts
Tas
Clark Bend
County Court Confirms Estimates For Snow Removal Year
A county court on Tuesday approved the previously prepared estimates for the snow removal season. The plan includes funding allocations and a timetable for road clearing operations throughout the coming year.
Institute program at Harrizon County Teachers' Institute
The Harrizon County Teachers' Institute opened Tuesday with G T Boggess of Balem leading morning sessions and Rev A B Withers of Bridgeport offering prayer. Superintendent C E Webb announced a committee on resolutions as the day featured talks by Miss Susan B. Chase and Professors Laldiey and Little on education, obedience, and nature study. By afternoon enrollment reached 137, up from 108 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrizon County
Teachers’ Institute
G. T. ‘Boggess
Balem
A. B. Withers
Bridgeport
C. E. Webb
Miss Chase
Virainic Witin
George 8. Laldtey
Wwe
Laldiey
Jehid
Taldtey
Institute
George B. Little
Washington, D. C
Little
Vittles
Ohnikial
Sx Kentlemen
Ted
AW. Martin
3. R. Mond
Salem
Bond
Clark
Cecency
Salem College
Mise Chast
Littin
Child Kills Brother in Tragic Wick County Accident
A 3 year old boy was shot dead when a revolver in his father Smith Musgrove Jr's custody was discharged accidentally. The incident occurred twelve miles from Wick, Tyler County, as 12 year old Jattle Smith watched in shock. Parents mourn as investigators seek to establish if the trigger was accidental amid public grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebourne
Auk
Smith Mile Krove
Mix
Carl
Smith Musgrove, Jr
Wick
Prompont
Tyler County
Morgantown Reopens Factories and Begins Trolley Line
Resumption of business marked the week in Morgantown as Star Guard Company Wightman Glass Morgantown Glass restart operations after a shutdown. Sabaton plant of American Steel and Tin Plate resumes with full forces. Morgan town Dankard Valley Railroad begins construction of an electric trolley line between Morgantown and Mannington with a large workforce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
Star Guasd Company
Wightman Glass Company
Morgantown Glass Company
Sabaton
American Steel & Tin Plate Company
Stiff Sentence in Foreign Accused Over Revolver Incident
Sam Welch, described as a foreigner, was convicted and given a harsh sentence by Justice Cyrne Thompson. He allegedly wrestled a revolver and a special officer arrested him before dawn. Thompson fined him 100 and sentenced him to jail for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Welch
Cyrne Thompson
Buniay
Junder Thommon
Barns Reunion Planned at East Park by River
The Barn family reunion is set for Thursday September 3 at East Park on the east side of the river from Fairmont. Organized by J Whiter Barnes of Fairmont, the event expects a large gathering of family members from Marian and Harrison counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barn
Marian
Harrison Countion
East Park
Fairmont
J Whiter Tarnes
Two Arrested in Early Afternoon Police Action
Two men were in bail hours earlier this afternoon after police approached J T Shuster in an attempt to widen a theft. Officers also charged William Calvin with drakenswwt after a search found a pocketed item. Mayor Wend is expected to review the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monard
J.T. Shuster
Howe
Gill Tool
William Calvin
Calvin
Wend
Preferred Against Young Fogg. Who is Behind Prison Bars
Frank Fogg, aged 19, is held on a charge by the grand jury. The complaint states witnesses saw him riding a bay horse and entering a stable, with the horse later found near Wie ter Street. He waived examination and was sent to jail in default of bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Fogg
Frank Fogg
Yenre
Orlaan
Perloun
Jamon
David
Grand Jury
Hini
Industhiat
Wieter
Justin
Army life observed in jail as Captain Be n Hains Jr keeps order
New York report notes Captain Be n Hains Jr who shot and killed William Annis and kept order in jail. He maintains three uniforms daily, imitating army life, and pretends to rehearse duties as at Fort Hungou before retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ben, Hains, Jr
William
Annis
Jal
Gupta
Wilformgny Bleell
Fort Hungou
Crazy Man at Large Grafton
Albert Kenny, who three weeks ago near Mit oF infinity attempted to murder several family members and then set fire to the Kelley home on West Main Street, escaped from the Insane Hospital at Woaton. Early this morning five guards failed to recapture him in the second escape from the institution after another murder attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Albert Keeny
Kelley
West Main Street
Woaton
Parkerburg Republican campaign bureau chief arrives
Mr. Torry Here, W. H. Terry, of Parkereburg, who in charge of the speakers bureau at the Republican state headquarters here during the campaign, arrived in the city Monday night and has entered upon the duties of that position. Mr. Terry was chief of the same bureau during the last state campaign and proved himself very capable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Itd
John Worth Kern
Colineum
State Fair Grounds
Bryn
Otifisation
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Mack
Theodore Bell
California
Norld- Cation Committee
Kern
Kernward
United States
Republic
Denver
Tam
Democratic Army of the Republic
Bryan
America
W. H. Terry
Parkereburg
Boroin
Terry
TICAN DATES CANCER KNOXVILDE
Tennessee Aug 26 news item reports a telegram from Chairman Mack advising a plan involving Mr wan to mprkk to Nashville in September. The note indicates Mr. Rirgen intends to speak only for the coastalites while considering other cities and events after November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxvilde
Tenn
Rel Monseastlh
Temvesei
Democratin
Nas
Mack
Wan
Mprkk
Nashville
Rirgen
Nwhville
Memphis
Chatanoves
Ano
Brokers suspend New York firm in Urbana market report
Brokers suspend New York firm in Urbana market as trading halts loom. D W Noo] named as manager though no official statement yet. Market attention focuses on a firm believed to have had heavy influence. figures expected to be large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yun
OL Browne Co
Tw City
D. W. Noo
Wreck at Tomagata caused by faulty railway car
Moll telephon eoffice states that four freight wreick oomatred ner Tolicsic at Tne o'clock Ula worming umn was eacanit by a defective ear. No one was i Sured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adulos
Wagon Works Burn Oman Morning Fire Destroys Orme Jade
Reported fire at Wagon Works in Oman destroyed jade waves and caused extensive damage. Early morning blaze began around five o'clock with investigations continuing as crews worked to contain the flames.
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Mingr
Death
Carl Ross
Pitcairn
Mrs. Gavin
Serio
The
National Gund
Col
Mercer
Athletis
Rewyork
Ave
Olympo Ath
Walid
M1 Luxumory Uae
Dawson
Hridge
AIRY
Peanebers
Tileren
Flo
Cleveland, C
Stephen Toninaki
Rosinski
Rosinsk
Fast Park
Oppe Fairmonte
Army Ufe
Captain Hains
Man
Mr. Torry
TICAN
Wheck
Tomagata
Oman
Fearyam
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