Shooting at Wallace Hotel Ends Without Harm in Jealousy Row
Milking from jealousy over Miss Gene Moore sparked a gun incident at Wallace Hotel on the Riort Line. Proprieter Kelley ordered Brice Shepperd, Ira Roberts from the hotel after a quarrel with Kelley firing a pistol but missing. no one was hurt as police or staff intervened during an hour of excitement.
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Bruce Shepperd
Ira Roberts
Wallace Hotel
Wallace Ho
Gene Moore
Red Roberts
Brice Shepperd
Kelley
Shepperd
Wlaire
Edward Young
Roberts
Mine Victim 15 Interred After Thurmond Disaster
Sunday afternoon service at Rhimston marked the interment of Harry E Colburn who died in the Stuart mine disaster near Thurmond last Tuesday. Rev H G Stoetzer of Fairmont Presbyterian officiated. Remains were moved from Shinnston to Gratton Monday. The body arrived Saturday night with father W B Colburn sister Blanche and sister-in-law Mrs Will Colburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhimston
Harry
Colburn
Stuart
Thurmond
H. G. ‘Stoetzer
Presbyterian Church
Fairmont
Shinnaton
Grafton
Shinnston
W. B. Colburn
Miss Blanche
Will Colburn
Pughal Ryan Dies at Advanced Age in Grafton
Michael Ryan father of Mrs Margaret Mutheran of this city died at his home in Grafton Saturday evening at the advanced age of 94. He was among the section’s good men and lived a useful life. Funeral set for Atom Dear West Union Tuesday afternoon with interment in the family burying ground there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Ryan
Margaret Mutheran
Grafton
Ryan
Thia
Atom
West Union
Talbot Bankruptcy Meeting Sets Claims for Distribution
Creditors of William M Tal bott bankrupt hold meeting at the law office of Reserve W Prank Stont to pass on claims and prepare for distribution of Punta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M."talbott
Bee- Guy
Reserve
Wprank Stont
Dr Howells Mother Dies in Morgantown
Mrs Eliza Howell died at Ridgedale near Morgantown on February 2 1907 after a week of pneumonia at age 84. Born Lanham she was widow of William Howell sister of Thomas Lanham last of eight children and member of Goshen Baptist church. Survived by sons Luther J Howell and Dr Fleming Howell and daughter Mrs Mo Chips. Funeral held at 10 am Monday with interment in Goshen church cemetery.
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Eliza Howell
Luther J. Howell
Ridgedale
Morgantown
Howell
Lanham
Uffington
Monongalia County
William Howell
Thomas Lanham
Goshen Baptist Church
Fleming Howell
Clarksburg
Mo J. Chips
Laurel Point
Atenoon
Goshen Church
Free Thinker and Lawyer Hugh Pentecost Dead at 60
Hugh Owen Pentecost a New York lawyer and educator dies at home aged 60 His career spanned law education and socialist political activity He was born in New Harmony Indiana and passed away today in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hugh Owen Pentecost
New Harmony
Ind
Three coal miners killed in blast at Davia Coal Mine
An explosion at Mine No 2 of the Davia Coal Co near Thomas Elkins injured and killed several miners. The blast hurled workers at the shaft entrance in all directions, and authorities said the final casualty count was not yet known as investigators arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pres] Elkins
Buly
Davia Coal We Coke Company
Thomas
Two-Cent Bill Advances In Lawmaking Process
special to telegram charleston feb 4 holle two cent rate bill passes house and senator holle of doddridge county presents it to senate notifying them of delegates action and seeking concurrence in the bill. the house approved the measure by a large vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Holle
Howe
Walter Holle
Doddridge County
Senate
House of Delegates
House
Praises Ashburn in Charleston News
A Charleston News writer praises Senator Ashburn of Doddridge for his earnest regard for constituents. The piece notes his serious treatment of propositions and objections to pills sent to unsuitable committees. It also highlights his ability to consider both sides and acknowledge every interest has a right to be heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston News
Ashburn
Doddridge
Senate rate bill mirrors House measure after stormy sessions
Senate railroad committee led by Hon. O A Ashburn of Doddridge voted to report favorably a two cent per mile railroad fare bill, similar to the Holle bill now on third reading in the House. The proposal sets a two cent per mile rate for most lines, with exemptions and a ten cent on train extra charge with a redeemable certificate, and a ten cent minimum for fares under ten cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Committee
Senate
O. A. Ashburn
Doddridge
House
Ashburn
Jeags
Amy Railresd Company
Trial of Thaw Begins at Last in Court
New York reports the Thaw trial proceeding as February term formalities start amid rumors on juror fate. Prosecution witnesses are called as opening statements focus on murder and premeditation in the gain of a verdict.
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Amocianed
Preiny
New York
Tub
Jerome
Cenbes
Postihia
Thaw
Cotintsan Yarmouth
Witneasse
Tmenurk
Uttormaniat
Aesistant
Ain
Garvan
Three Firemen Die in Mead Building Fire Ruins
In Whith Plains New York on February 4 three volunteer firemen died and four were wounded while battling the Mead building blaze. The dead include John Chester assistant cashier Cromwell First National Bank Charles B Cooley real estate agent and Caleb Underhill liveryman Emil Burgess candy maker fatally injured. The loss is estimated at 100 1000.
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Ascoslifted
Prem
Whith Plains
N. Yi
Mead Building
John Chester
Cromwell
First National Bank
Charles B. Cooley
Caleb Underhill
Emil Burgess
Deputy Sheriff Badly Beaten at Fairmont Saloon
Deputy Sheriff James A. Watson of Fairmont was badly beaten in Murphy's saloon Saturday night after a jealous dispute over a woman. Watson fired one shot in the air, was disarmed by a porter, then assaulted and beaten before being taken to Dr. W. H. for head wounds and later to Jackson hotel, drawing considerable comment.
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Mra
Hellamy Storer
Cineinnat
Roosevelt
Austria
Rookwood Pottery
Btorer
Longworth
Cincinnati
Reab
Low
Nicholas Longworth
George
Nichol
James A. Watson
Fairmont
Murphy
Watson
J. N. Chilson
Jackson Hotel
Sonya
New Andro Elects Nine Directors At Glenville Meeting
Glenville hosts a stockholders meeting that names nine board members including M. Bennett and Lloyd Einehart. The board elects Lloyd Einehart as president Robert Ruddell as vice president and secretary C M Bennett as treasurer. Construction of a road is planned to start early in spring with major work likely finished before the next snowfall and railway head officers may be based in Weston.
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Glenville and
Ligie ‘Kanawhapale Company
Glenville
M. Bennett
Lloyd Einehart
Weston
W. EB. Coplan
Louis Bennett
Pred-Lewis
Lloyd Beeghley
D. A. O'Brien
Robert Ruddell
S. A. Glenville
Auctioneer Sells Nineteen Horses at Williams Livery Sale
Samuel W. Gordon sold nineteen horses for Alvin D. Basséll and Ral Price at the Williams livery stable Saturday afternoon auction. The sale drew strong bids, with good prices achieved, while a separate landslide event in Pittsburg delayed arrivals by about three hours.
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Samuel W. Gordon
Alvin D. Basséll
Ral Price
Willams Livery
Montana
Drilling Advances Across Salem County Oil Districts
In Salem district multiple firms plan tests on farms including A J Warner John Henderson J W Dalton C W Lynch and W S Swiger. South Penn No 9 on A J Warner yielded 100 barrels in 24 hours. Mouireh Of on John Henderson to test. Wallace Of on David Weight to second test. Reserve Gas on J H Morrison sand. Hope Gas on C W Lynch Tenmile creek. Hope-Gas questions on Swiger farms. Futton Gea Company reports completion of a 6th sand test at Shion farm with fair gas.
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Salem
South Penn Company
A. J. Warner
Rock Camp Run
Sardis
Mouireh
John Henderson
Mud Lick Run
Wallace
David , Weight
Salem Fork
Tenmile
Consolidation plan eyed for Pacific coast squadrons
Secretary Metcalf plans to consolidate air and sea command by assigning Pacific coast squadrons and Asiatic waters under a single supreme command led by Rear Admiral Willard H. Browncon. The move aims to coordinate comprehensive maneuvers for Pacific defense amid ongoing tensions with Japan over the Sam Francisco area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amocster Press
Washington, D.C
Metcalf
Pacific
Willard H. Browncon
Pacific Slope
Japan
Manchu Dynasty Rebellion Aims to Overthrow Regime
Reports from Victoria B C describe a rebel movement in Central China near Hwean and Kwang Tung threatening the Manchu dynasty. The insurrection seeks to topple the ruling Mexshei regime, with a formidable confrontation anticipated as rebels press toward the capital regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B.C
Seamer Tarar
S Revnlaton
China
Menaes
Wen Betwen
Hwean
Kwang Tung
Masquerade Party Announcement at Reed's Hall
Masquerade party organized by the Joseph Clark Tenney will be held on February 5 at Reed's Hall. Invitations extended to all attendees in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iosehad Clwk Teneiey
Jovening
Reed
Jealous Winer Shoots Mother at Chieftom Bridge Tragedy
Italian immigrant Tony Bretsine shot and wounded John Marizh near the West Fork bridge at Chieftom on Saturday evening. Bretsine fired four shots, all hitting Marizh. he then fled toward the bridge but collapsed. Witnesses say a quarrel between Bretsine and Marizh preceded the attack. authorities pursue Bretsine as Marizh remains in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Bretsine
Tay John Marizh
Chieftom
Bretzine
Murizh
Bretaine
Bretring
Breteion
Martie Jonking
Widow and child perish in two story blaze in city
A fire swept through a two story frame building in a West city street today killing a wealthy widow and her infant child. Firemen battled the blaze for hours but could not save the occupants. Authorities named the scene as the Pek street residence, and the cause remains under investigation.
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Omoago
Miegun City
IBM Fire
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Jallee
Harry Colburn
Pughael Ryan
Patter
Mex
Pacumonia
DR. Howells
Coe
Mrs. Bellamy Storer
Evtre Roveerold
Bowels
APF
Attohdey
Balinang
Sali
Jack
Smith
Emlth
Gtr
Aix
Ute Wook, Ti
Aow
NEW Andro
Flyer
Pacific Coast
Winer
Mother
Wraitre
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