Senator Resigns and Canal Debate Dominate Senate
Fragmentary text shows senators resignations and introductions of regulatory bills. Mentions Panama Canal appropriations of 16,500,000 and debate on itemized expenditures. References to figures Foraker Hepburn Williams and a Philippines Supreme Court nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Then
San Domingo
Marchant Marine Conmis
Gailinger
Joe Scott
Seistor Foraker
Supreme Court of the Philippines
Jones
Siment
State Board of Undertakers 3 Meets Here
Officers and unit members of the West Virginia Funeral Directors Association will meet tonight in Ga city at the Waldo at eight. Kendall of Filkins presides. R Conningham chairs. Ts Mrggrave is secretary. others named include E Cole, John Abe, Morrie Jenson, James Cox, A Davis. Planning for the next state meeting in Parkersburg in July.
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West Virginia Funeral Directors’ Assocation
Ga City
Waldo
Kendall
Filkins
R Conningham
Ts Mrggrave
Irmozit
Nominations Sent For Navy and State Posts
In Washington DC on December 1 nominations were sent to the Secretary of Navy and to various state attorneys and district officials. Nominees include Charles J. Epurris and Joseph I B Keeling of Indiana, WF Tinsley of Kentucky, and others across Western districts in Illinois Louisiana and Virginia. The Senate recessed after actions.
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D. C
Ilu Rootry
Navy
Charles J.epurris
Josephi
B. Keeling
Indiana
WF. Tinsley
Eastern
Dla
Kentuckson
DY Fill
Wretorn
Re Chettit
Lucliana
W. Long
Virginia
Frank, Mo
California
Wil Cess
Senate
Child Suffers Arm Break After School Incident
A year-old boy, son of T. of Wallice, sustained a fracture after being struck by a skate near the rear school sidewalk. He fell behind a person before stepping away, with the incident occurring on the sidewalk.
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T. of
Barred for life by National Trotting Association
The National Trotting Association in New York suspended J Hooker Wilson and his employee known as Yellow Black Person Bill for life. Wilson entered Ruby Electrite under false ownership during the October light harness meeting, winning the race and stakes before the deception was found. Tracks were closed to both men and their names banished from the racing game.
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The
Nations ‘Trotting Association
New York City
J. Hooker Wilam
William Amour
Wilson
Elk Valley
Bill
Wilton Neon
Thrme
J. H. McComss
Frederick Md
F Pascalz
J. Hooker Wilson
Passenger fined for disorder on Grafton bound train
Grafton December 6 Arm strong a giant in size caused trouble on No 12 between Clarkeburg and Grafton after boarding the train insisting on alighting at Thornton. Captain Estep intervened and the man threatened the conductor. local B and O men restrained him until he was drawn before Justice Lilly who fined him 50 and jailed him until afternoon. He remained on his way to Thornton seeking better behavior in the future.
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Grafton
G. HH. Armstrong
Clarkeburg
Armstrong
Clarksburg
Estep
Thornton
Wit
Iocal B. & O
Coed
C. Th. Lilly
Buster Brown
Knights of Columbus Elect Officers Thursday Night
Knights of Columbus will hold a meeting at the Traders annex on Thursday night to elect officers for the upcoming term. Attendance of all members is desired.
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Knights OF Columbus
Cotamtmk
Acelar
Menting
Burgh buys lot at West End for 12000
Christian Burgh purchases a lot measuring seven by sixty feet at the West End South paying 12 000 for it. Construction will begin soon. Court meetings led by Rev. W M Tong and Rev. A Linkletter concluded Tuesday night after successful sessions. A church of 55 members formed and services will be held every Sunday with Rev. Linkletter to conduct next week.
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Stixnehardh
Jemiesop
Thee
Merton
W.M. Tong
New
Martinsville
A Linkletter
Moundsville
A. Linkletter
Wes Chooses Factories to Break Up
Gated Press reports a December note stating many factories are shifting their operations due to rising costs and owners' expenses. A woman named Henkin, influenced by a friend, traveled with others to Svenovo to attend railway speeches. Violence erupts as workers and bystanders are killed at the station.
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Gated Press
Henkin
Svenovo
Varestay
Quiet Wedding at the Rectory in Clarksville
A quiet wedding took place last night at the Catholic rectory with Rev. J A Reynolds officiating. The bride and groom, described as charming and popular locals, left for a visit to eastern cities after the ceremony. The groom, Dr Wehner, is noted as a successful physician with a broad practice and wide regard.
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J- A. Reynolds
John Wkoble
Jean Koble
Gard
R. Shithers
R. Emmett
Schoenen
Clarksburg
Wehner
Will Probate Records for Dexter G. Fittro in Wilsonburg
The will of the late Dexter G. Fittro, of Wilsonburg, probated Wednesday, dated October 26, 1905, names Dr. B. Fitty as executor. It bequeaths Empire National Bank stock to Daniel Welton TL and Walton Pittro, and $100 to Ty and Filnworth. The executor is ordered to sell three lots at Reynoldsville and stock in Clarksburg Industrial Company, paying debts and funeral expenses, with residue divided among seven sons of the deceased.
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Dexter Gy Fittro
Wilsonburg
P.M Davieson
S. Broadwater
B. Fitty
Empire National Bank
Daniel B. Welton TL
Walton Pittro
B. B
B. MC
Filnworth
Tphé
Directoll
Reynoldsville
Clarksburg
Damage suit to be brought in Wilson Hare Avenue crash
The deposition of Sammel Fittre was taken at Kesler hospital on Wednesday regarding the loss of a log in a Wilson-Hare Avenue automobile crash. Lawyers for Mr Fittre and the injured party were present as a precaution in case he dies, indicating a damage suit is contemplated.
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Sammel Fittre
Kesler Hospital
Wilson- Hare
Fittre
Ar Pany
Puit
Elastic currency proposal urged by Shaw in 1908 hearings
Washington December 6 reports the Treasury Secretary Leslie M. Shaw endorsing an elastic currency. He argues for a government backed option allowing banks to issue currency tied to bond deposits, with a 6 percent tax to fund guarantees, to prevent extreme interest rates and stabilize the monetary system.
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Panama Canal
General Fond
United States
Treasury
Trinity
Shaw
Tsui
United Mini
Urerick
Treasury Department
Woman's Battle Fort Tohot Room Leads to Nearby Capture
In Girard Kansas on December 6 Mrs Int Berry who was holed up in the toilet room of a Frisco railway coach on the tracks was removed before noon after nearly being overcome by fumes from ammonia. A drug soaked rag was pushed through the window during surrender. She fired one shot at her captors but it had no effect.
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Girard
Kansas
Int) Berry
Frizco Railway
Barry
Surprise Party Tendered for Mrs Maier Before Norfolk Move
A delightful surprise party was held at 485 Mechanic Street for Mrs W J Maier by intimate friends. The gathering featured amusements and refreshments as guests wished her happiness in a new home in Norfolk Virginia. Presents included a cat glass bowl from Admiting Friends.
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W. J. Maier
Mechanic Street
Maier
Norfolk
Neale
St. Clair
Thorn
Taneh
Dshorn
Mrr
Robincon
Sturm
8Viin
Taynch
Mis
Tenderson
Holden
Brxer
Barone and Graig
Post
Mnniet
William Maier
Overseer Andrew Tyon Sent Home Amid Aid Appeal
An overseer of the Coal district, Andrew Tyon, was sent home after an appeal claimed he had a wife and child in Wheeling and had come from Richwood to work but was found penniless. With no lodging, police provided shelter and arranged passage to Fairmont.
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Andrew Tyon
Wheeling
Richwood
Jace
Tf Nolien
Solice Etition
Lon
Fairmont
Life Blowers Chaseed Away in Furland Robbery Night
Four robbers burst into a safe in Furland Ind early today killing Robert Smith. An explosion woke residents causing a rush into the streets as the assailants fled after a brief fire fight. Twenty shots were fired. no one was reported injured.
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Asepointel Press
Furland
Ind
Robert Smith
Nore
Stricken with heart failure at Hazel Atlas plant
Mort McClung Jr. was suddenly stricken with heart failure while at work at the Hazel Atlas glass factory. Attacks occurred frequently, with a severe stroke later described as unusually grave. His life hung in balance, and the report notes concern for his condition and possible outcomes.
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Mort McClung, Jr
Hazel-Atlas
McClung
Miners Meet as Unity Sought in Union Leadership
Miners locals in the central region report mistinn from national headquarters in Indianapolis that the annual convention of the United Mine Workers of America will begin in Indianapolis on Tuesday, January 16. The national board meets to plan representation and issue instructions to locals. President John Mitchell and Vice President T L Lewis are expected to be re elected without opposition. The organization has thrived under their leadership, and Ohio miners hope Lewis remains in charge to guide the union.
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Indianapolis
Toenks Re Tongma
John Mitchell
T. L. Lewis
Bridgeport
Messrs. Mitchell and Lewis
Mitchell
Lew
Chen
United Mine Workers
Ohio
Lewis
Parvenus Repeats For Ladies Mareate Club Friday
Public demand prompts a second performance of The Parvenus on Friday night December 8. Seats reduced to 25 40 and 75 cents, now on sale at the box office and through club members. Cast and charge unchanged. production identical to the Monday show.
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Ladies* Mareate Club
Parvenus
Ian the Tad
John Saunders
Federal prisoners taken from Wood County jail in Parkersburg
Deputy Marshal D. Hupp removed three prisoners from the Wood County jail at Parkersburg on Wednesday morning. They are Perdy Smith, Samuel Craig, and Tony Pedro. They face trial at the January term of the federal court in Parkersburg on violations of the internal revenue laws.
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D. Hupp
Wood County
Parkersburg
Perdy Smith
New Marlinaville
Samuel Craig
Tony Pedro
Par venue company to rehearse at opera house Thursday
All cast and crew of The Par venue company are summoned to assemble at the opera house Thursday for rehearsal. Public requests have prompted the Marcato club to repeat the performance. Eight o'clock sharp.
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Par
Offhe Opera House
Marcato Club
Eight O’einek Sharp
Ylease
Death in Glen Elke Okey Shook at Glen Elk residence
Okey Shook died at his residence 407 Marth Street Glen Elk at three oclock Wednesday morning. Interment will be held at the I O O F cemetery.
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Okey Shook
Marth
Glen Elk
Court Tales Recess Reports In County Proceedings
A garbled court report notes recesses and petitions filed in county proceedings. The text references several names and terms but remains unclear on specific actions or outcomes.
Elkins Favors Limited Interstate Rate Control
Senator Elkins voices support for restricting the Interstate Commerce Commission’s power to set railroad rates. He argues Congress must keep the commission from arbitrary authority, proposing that rates be adjustable only to remove unreasonableness or illegality, with court review to ensure fairness. The stance aims to resolve a longstanding national debate on railroad regulation.
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Washington, D.C
Elking
Committee On Interstate Commie
Riley
Acta
Commission
Ehnse
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Ineterstate Commerce Commission
Ms Omnecessart
Caite
Nore
Filkins Aaid
Senater
Poultry Exhibition Entries Fast As Farmers Prepare
Poultry entries come in rapidly for the Uen Clackebmey Poultry and Pat Stock show with eighty five birds entered by Wednesday morning. A farmer display is planned and local organizers anticipate strong participation from county growers and exhibitors.
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Harrison
County
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Board OF Undertakers
Christian “Bhurgh
Wes
Associated Prise
Washington
A C
Treaury
Leslie M- Shi Bie
Congress
Toca
Tohet
Suprise Party
Striken
Federla
Cally
Glen Elke
Elkins
Theadea
HaMile
Mfc
Shovealieg
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