Veterans to Get Pay for Ante-Muster Service
Spanish American War veterans of the Second West Virginia Volunteer Infantry will receive a $9,375.26 warrant from the U S Treasury for ante-muster service dating to 1898. Gov Glasscock seeks support in Congress to pass the Pay Bill boosting militia pay, saving $118000 for the state payroll.
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Charleston
Second
West Virginia
Glasscock
Secretary of the Treasury
Mc ‘Ough
Sub-Treasury
Baltimore
West Virginia Volunteer Infantry
Washington
New Unionist Chief Canadian by Birth
Anne Bonar Law emerges as the new Unionist leader in the House of Commons succeeding A J Balfour. Law, a Canadian by birth, staunch protectionist, and keen opponent of home rule, is praised as a brilliant speaker and skilled debater.
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Anne Bonar Law
A. J.balfour
House of Commons
Law
Smallpox Epidemic Strikes St Johnsburg Vermont
A smallpox outbreak in St Johnsburg Vermont has grown serious with 206 cases in the area. Not a single juror appeared at the December term courthouse, all remaining home by order of the health board.
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ST. Johnsburg
Vermont
Health Board
Rockefeller and Gates to testify on Merritt ore charges
John D Rockefeller and the Rev Mr Gates who runs Rockefeller charity were invited by Chairman Stanley to testify next Monday before the Steel inquiry committee. They face charges from the Merritt brothers of Minnesota regarding the $20,000,000 Mesaba ore properties in Minnesota.
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Washington
John Pockefeller
Gates
Rockefeller
Charation
Stanley
Steel Inv
Merritt Brothers
Minnesota
Ashland County Votes Dry In Roseau? Election
In a Roseau election, Ashte pula county voters upheld a dry stance with a larger majority than three years ago. The dry side totaled 7471 votes to 4019 for opponents, increasing by 474 from the previous election.
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Ashtabula County
Ashtabula
Ashtepula
Roseaw
Agniver
Funeral of Mary Vernon Wife of Abner Vernon
The funeral for Mary Vernon 65 a resident of Farnum will be held at the Farnum home Friday. Died Tuesday at 9 am after a long illness. Survived by husband two daughters and four sons. Daughters Mrs Georry Golden of Farnum and Ella Vernon. Sons Perry Ernest Frank and Harvey Vernon all of Farnum.
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Mary Vernon
Abner Vernon
Farnum
Vernon
Burnin
Inet
Georry Golden
Farnun
Ella
the Weat
Perry
Ernest
Frank
Harvey Vernon
Ell
Farum
Elks Ten Pin League Holds Spread Banquet
Tonight at the Elks Howe a spread is planned for the Elks Ten Pin League with members from various teams in attendance. Plans for starting a second league at the year's start will be discussed and proposed during the evening. Attendees include McFarlin Francois See aay ducox Dresbach Welch Gill On Stager Coyne Romigh Shaw Drake Bennett Harrington Smith Lexehman Myers Johnson Duncan Martyn Feliner Grove Scott Brown Holmboe Knox Lafferty Craig Devine and McNeil.
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Etclock
Elks
Howe
McFarlin
Francois
Aay Ducox
Dresbach
Welch
Gill
Stager
Coyne
Romigh
Shaw
Good Government slate wins mayoral race amid socialist challenge
George Alexander of the Good Government ticket was elected mayor yesterday by a large majority, defeating socialist candidate Job Harriman. Alexander's campaign managers claim a sweeping victory for their slate and broad support for reform.
Drain Lands Urges Leake Drains Policy to Transform Lands
IOCAGO Dec. 6 Declarins that federal adoption of a practical reclamation by drainage policy would convert 70 000 000 acres of now arid lands into 7 000 000 000 worth of fertile farm lands reduce living costs and almost double agricultural commerce The Hon Hunter urged the National Irrigation Congress to seek a drainage policy crossing state lines The Louisiana Purchase was cited as a diplomatic stroke and reclamation costs were estimated at about 10 per acre The article notes increased land value and broader national wealth from expanded food supply and commerce
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Iocago
United States
Hunter
Hunter Press
National Irrigation Congress
Louisiana
Leake
Blieh
Rumor Of Scott Governor Bid Circulates Widely
Washington dispatch reports a wild rumor that West Virginia Republicans planned to urge Senator Scott to run for governor. The piece notes Scott is in West Virginia and not expected in Washington soon, and confirms no conference or visit by Highland or Matthews in Clarkeb ore.
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Clarkebore
Virgil L. Highland
Republican State Committee
Samuel V. Matthews
Scott
Figure Sent to Santo Domingo Over Assassination Aftermath
William W. Russell, a U S delegate, heads to Santo Domingo from Washington at top speed to safeguard American interests following the republic s president s assassination.
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William W. Russell
United States
Santo Domea
Washishington
Republic
Train Wreck Near Devils Bend Kills Four
Four men died and many were injured in a collision between two freights and a heavy express of the Pennsylvania Railroad near Devils Bend, Minor Pin, just before dawn. No passengers were involved.
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Pas
Frefel
Devils’ Bend
Minor,Pin
Aviator Hub ert Oxley Killed in Collision in London
Oxley, an aviator, dies in a fatal crash while his passenger Robert Wolfe is injured in London. The incident follows a fog and a train collision at Pittsburgh yards injuring another person.
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London
Hubert Oxley
Robert Wolfe
Oxlex
Embezzlement Charge Placed Against Home Loan Collector
Lee Hartman, a recently employed collector for the Home Loan Company, was arrested and jailed by Constable R J Kidd on a warrant alleging embezzlement of 16 dollars while in the collector role. The charge was preferred by Cy Gordon, general manager, in Gordon's court. The case will be heard within the next day or two.
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Lee Hartman
Home Loan Company
R. J. Kidd
Cy G.oiy
Wi G
Supreme court opinions on county and company cases
The supreme court handed opinions affirming lower court rulings in several cases. Pittsburg Thyroid Electric Co from Preston county was affirmed. Dolan against Harriton county was reversed. Columbia Collieries from Ne Dewell county reversed and remanded.
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Columbia Collieries Company
NeDewell County
Miller
Robinson Ye Board of Edication
Cabini Creeke
Kanawha Coounty
Judement
Poffenbarger
Pardee Ve
Camden Lumher Company
Webster Courty
Decres
Bijou Theater Lease Secured With Major Renovations Planned
SIMERAL Amusement Company will continue running the Bijou after securing a lease through April 7 from George A. Murray. Beginning April a five year lease will start with extensive improvements including a 30 by 30 foot rear extension, marble columns, new plate glass windows, lowered floor to stage, new seating, balconies, and seating for 500 or more. The interior will be modernized with significant changes for vaudeville and other shows.
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Simeral Amusement Company
George A. Murray
Simeral
Cestally
Bijou
Keyser Preparatory School Plans Big Expansion
J F Marsh from the state superintendent's office held meetings with farmers and horticulturists in Farm Branch Ke yser WV. The board plans larger aims for the school and aims to involve students in practical experiments by establishing a plot for laboratories and war observation. A committee was formed to explore buying or renting land for experimental use.
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Keyser
W. Va
J. F. Marsh
Charleston
Keyser Preparatory School
State Senator Hood Found Unconscious at Roadside
Keyser politician A Hood was found unconscious four miles outside Roey ser, near Hoff mans orchard. Authorities suggest heart trouble and digestive issues caused the incident as a witness tended to him on the highway.
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Hood
Keyser
Wyse
Oo. A. Hood
Senator Hood
Hoffman
FOGG: 1S. FINED: Matthew Fors
Police court records show Matthew Fors fined ten dollars for loitering near Istreet and Ass. He pleaded not guilty to other charges and a fellow defendant was sentenced to serve for another offense. One man refused to pay and was jailed in default.
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Matthew Fors
Jenness
Bal
OFHGERS Northcott Camp 1746 Leaders Named
Northcott Camp No 1746 Woodmen of America elected officers Tuesday night with C a Alexander as Past consul D R Michaell as Adviser Roy Smith as Clerk J M CobGra as Escort J C Jenkins as Sentry C H Ross as Sentry and Claude Pritchard as Trustee plus other posts noted.
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Northcott Camp
Wodmen
America
Coneul
W. C. Alexander
D. R. Michaell
Roy Smith
J. M. CobGra
A. J
Watdman
J. C. Jenkins
C. H. Ross
Claude Pritchard
Packers Plead Not Guilty in Chicago Trial
Dec 6 movement reports Packers enter plea of not guilty in Chicago court. Dicker trial delayed briefly as defense argues schedule. Ogden Armour among attendees with others present. Proceedings focus on alleged charges linked to Packers personnel and corporate ties.
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Chicago
Dicker
Packers
Ogden Armour
SLAIN ASLEEP WITLIEAIMEON AT HATFIELD ROOM
A man was killed in Hatfield with gunfire in a Bekok room. The victim, identified as Sonny Hogan, died from shots fired during a disturbance. Police report a fatal incident with a suspect language describing the crime.
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Witlieaimeon
Hatfield
Hroy Ghot
Sonny Hogan
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