Attorney Moore in Saloon Brawl Over Jewish Slur
In a midnight Metropolitan saloon a fight broke out after attorney Charles W. Moore insulted Jewish people. Nusbaum struck Moore, disfiguring his face, but Moore remained alive. The crowd restrained further violence as a Democratic editor witnessed the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attorney Moore
Metropolitan
Charles W. Moore
Court House
Yoorge Mannlo Nusbaum
Moore
Llosa
Autrey Moore
AK Iho
Nusbaum
Ownership of piano in Kraft case clears execution
Squire Bumgardner issued a release and evidence showed Kraft owned the piano seized to satisfy judgments against George B D Thompson and Goorett Wyvell of Galom was tried Saturday. Mrs Thompson pledged and Kraft paid debt to remove the piano in Mrs Thompson’s name, restoring ownership. The magistrate ordered release of the instrument, originally valued at 9700, now estimated near 700.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard C. Kraft
Onlo
Squire Bumgardner
George BD
Thompson
Goorett
Wyvell
Galom
Squire Dancourt
Baumer Company
Wheeling
Kraft
Abe
Bbc
Paci
Kibte
Elieaty
Wbouty Sen
Senator Scott Seeks Veterans Commission For Old Soldiers
Senator Scott introduced a joint resolution to create a three member House panel and two senators to study pension laws and propose changes. The panel would report by February 1, 1904 and may recommend funding up to 5000 for its expenses. Strong advocate for West Virginia veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
West Virginia
House of Representatives
Senate
Trainmaster Promoted to Superintendent in Railroad Division
George W Martin, long time train master of the Monongahela Division, has been promoted to superintendent of the Cumberland Valley division of the Pennsylvania Railroad. He will base his office in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and may move his family to the new station location soon. No trainmaster appointment for the Monongahela division has been made. PT. W. Reynolda, car distributor, has been promoted to assistant trainmaster of that road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pahamont
George W Martin
Monongahels River
Baltimore de Ohio Railrad
Gumberland Valley
Pennsylvania Railroad
Martin
Chambersburg
Chambonsburg
Monongahela Division
PT. W. Reynolda
Akmiddant
Inter-Railroad Coal Company forms with vast West Virginia tracts
Connellsville news reports the Inter-Railroad Coal Company organized with 300,000 capital. The board includes P. K. Miller, W. F. Soisson, E. Stoner, A. P. Henderson, J. McKeesport, and James Mack. Development begins next year on 5,200 acres in Doddridge county facing the Baltimore and Ohio main line, with a neighboring 20,000 acre tract behind. Owners are linked to New York and Unlatoa interests. The coal is nine feet thick, suitable for steam coal and coke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connellaville
Inter- Railroad Coal Company
West Virginia
Soisson
West Main Street
P. K.P. Miller
Scottdale
W. F. Soisson
Connellsville
E.§. Stoner
A. P. Henderson
Jof
Inter-Railroad Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Clarksburg
Inter- Railroad Company
Tuter Railroad Company
Inter-Raiiroid Company
New York
Burglar Scare Fails to Find Loot at East End Home
Early morning incident at Lee Straley's East End Philip pi Pike residence ends with burglar scared away by shotgun fire. No items taken as Chief Howe investigates. Trades Council meeting notes a Union Label League inquiry and newly seated bakers' delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Straley
Philippi Pike
Straley
Trades Council
Waldyck
Matile Brooks
Wheeling
Union Label League
Bakers’ Union
W.4. Gale
J.D. Hall
CG. M. Kinwird
Trestle Weakens Near Mt Clare Delays Train
A West Virginia & Pittsburg division trestle near Mt Clare on the B and O railroad weakened by high water delayed Weston’s passenger train by about an hour en route to this point. Repair crews shifted earth to lower the structure and allow passage, while passengers who paused to watch narrowly escaped a fall into the river as timbers shifted on the embankment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Clare
West Virginia
Pittsburg
Weston
Trath
Buckhannon to Grafton Rail Line Reported in 1890s
In Buckhannon West Virginia on December 15 a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad report states the company plans to buy rights of way from the Buckhannon River mouth to Gratton to precede the Buckhannon and Northern line. A permanent survey exists for the Grafton route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckhannon
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company 14
Buckhannon River
Gratton
Ibis
Baltimore and Ohio
Wabaals
Grafton
Northern
So Well was Play Appreciated Turkish Texan Delights Grand Crowd
A Turkish Texan a comedy in three acts by Wille Coller played at Traders Grand Opera House. George Parsons and Isabella Urquhart led a fine cast with strong support. The open house reached full capacity and encores marked late acts. Scenic design impressed. Farland booked a February return with stops in Fairmoor and Clarksbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Traders Grand Opera
Elouse
Wille Coller
George Parsons
Isabella Urquhart
Comedienne
Farland
Fairmoor
Clarksburg
Small Blaze at Old Depot Shed Last Night
Brief fire incident at the old depot shed involved boys turning on gas in debris from a recent fire. The blaze caused minor flames but no damage and was suppressed without a call to the fire department. One home, a spring wagon and cart, and harness were for sale at 469 Monticello Avenue. December 133.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pho
East End
Saue
Monticrllo Avenue
Goff M E Church Sunday services December 1902 notice
December 17 1902 at 9 a m Sunday school at 9 45 public worship and sermon Our Doubles to One Another Epworth League at 6 30 devotional services subject The Price of Spiritual Position All invited to all services Pastor J T Alexander Lender and J Alexander listed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chorh
Alexander
Aarstrriveorr
Industries Seek New Glass Plants in Indiana Gas Belt
Secretary of the Board of Trade Anthony Bowen reports six applications this week from glass factory firms seeking Indiana gas belt locations. Bowen negotiations aim to secure sites for chain and glass plants, boosting jobs and traffic. An inquiry from a large pottery plant for a location in Ohio is also being explored. Local arrivals include Mrs. Seely returning from Lafayette with her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Bowen
Seat of Trade
Todiana
Bowen
Bowes
Ohio
Indiana
Mitchell to Establish Headquarters in Fairmont Region
A Fairmont special reports President Mitchell will set up six headquarters in Fairmont and stay until miners in the state are organized. Organizing efforts are to begin in a few weeks to unite miners in Fairmont Clarksburg and neighboring coal regions despite mixed views on current car prices. The stated date for Mitchell's arrival is January 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Fairmont
United Mine Workers
Fairmont Coal Company
Nix
Tt Tw
Clarks-burg
Micehell
Man seeks return of children from state humane society
James Graves of Bridgeport complains that the state humane society took his daughters and placed them in homes in Wheeling due to neglect. He has written to the society president asking for their return, and the letter has been referred to local agent B. B. Stout, who will register any such move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Graves
Bridgeport
Bwottle
State Humane Society
Wheeling
B. B. Stout
Newly Chartered Firms Engage in Mining and Oil Ventures
Mead and Spear Company of Pittsburgh secures a coal mining charter with 360000 capital. Morgantown oil and gas venture backed by Mactail and GN and Gas Company receives a 5000 capital charter. Zarults Brothers Grocery of Wheeling, with 109000 capital, is chartered to operate a wholesale grocery business. Names of incorporators from each firm listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mead and Spear Company
Pittsburghs
A. J. Mead
A. A. Spear
Massey
Pittsburg
John W. Davis
Osman EB
Swarts
Clarkstons
W. Va
Mactail
GN and Gas Company
Morgantown
Dell Be
Capital
Harvey Fisher
Cleophas Woodford
J. C. Gauld
J. C. Smith
Morgantyen
Zarults Brothers Grocery Company
Wheeling
John A. Zarolta
Lawrence Zarnits
Frederick ©. Zaruits
John B. Rickers
Frank M. Bryson
Judgment Bond Posted for Peter Randolph in Circuit Court
In the case of Elimbeth J. DeTiass against John Caywood the court enters judgment for 92,000 in favor of the plaintiff. Peter Randolph of Salem furnishes a bond of 31,000 for appearance, with the approval of the prosecuting attorney, for the first May term of the circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvi Cane
Elimbeth J. DeTiass
John Caywood
Otter
Peter Randolph
Salem
Drunk Man Falls, Revived After Police Row on Pike Street
A man named Youn Williams collapsed in a drunken fit on Pike Street in front of Bartlett's market and was found apparently dead. He was carried to the police station where he was revived, though his face showed severe cuts from the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youn Willams
Bartlett’s
Met Market
Pike Street
Jno
T She
Funeral Hour Changed for Knighthood Was in Flower
Funeral service details for Hobert Criss are announced with a noon ceremony at the Mechanic Street residence and interment to follow at the local cemetery. The obituary notes a January 14 appearance by emotional artist Ease Ellster, described as a noted offering to local patrons, with Julius Ataziqwe listed among performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Ataziqwe
Knighthiood
Brake
Perley
Wilt Bere
Hobert
Criss
Stenle Eulpesent
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mannie Nusbaum
Blanc
Senator Scott
Congress
Prowter
Balf
Mr. Straley
Straleys
Howe
Polee
The
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Board of Trade
Mime
Afalaide Seely
Tafayette
Ind
Humane Society
Graves
Read and Spear Company
Joan Caywood
Bond
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!