Thaw Trial and Knights of Pythias Bills Advance
The Knights of Pythias plan a 75000 dollar home for widows and orphans of deceased members with a legislative bill easing property transfer to fraternal groups. In New York, Thaw trial testimony features psychiatrist Dr. Wiley asserting insanity with intense cross examination as witnesses are barred from court.
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West
Virginia Knights of Prthin
Senate Judiciary
George W. Sturgiss
Morgantown
Septimus Hall
New Marifarville
Clark W. May
The
Odd Fellows
Virgil A. Lewis
J. M. Matthews
Cyrus W.afl
Knights of Pyth- Ika Ws
Keuka Lodge
Charlexton
Grand Lodge
Bauntington
New York
Thaw
Harry Thaw
William Thaw
Jonah Thaw
Cours
Wiley
Pittsburg
Jerome
Tooms
Three More Men Arrested in Broad Oaks Case
Franke W. Kline alias Andy Kline was arrested and ordered to appear before Magistrate Riley. Gus Graham colored was jailed awaiting hearing for disorderly conduct on a Broad Oaks street. George Alexander also jailed on a December 22 police offense claim.
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Deem Brothers
Broad Oaks
Franke W. Kline
Andy Kline
Riley Wed‘Benes
Gus Graham
George Alexander
Senator Blue Drafts Bill to Curb Car Carrier Discrimination
Senator Blue introduced a state bill to prohibit discrimination by common carriers in car shipments. Penalties range from 1000 to 35000 dollars per offense. Case jurisdiction is where the shipper resides.
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Charleston
Blue
Dr Eatt
Lone Drunk Held In City Lockup After Court
A single prisoner named Frank Albright appeared in police court for being drunk in the street. He was placed in the city lockup pending trial after a fine and costs were imposed, with time for payment set and ordered.
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Frank Albright
Belmg
Suger
Onsia
Marriage license issued for Carrico and Stier
A marriage license has been issued for David A. Carrico and Flora E. Stier. The notice records the couple as authorized to wed in the local jurisdiction.
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David A. Carrico
Flora E. Stier
Man Dies Walking Home From Work in Phoenixville
James Comtelia, about 40, an Italian car trimmer at Phoenixville coal mine, dropped dead at 10 o clock Tuesday morning while walking between work points. He had been in his usual health and died within minutes from heart disease before a doctor could reach him.
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James Comtelia
Phoenixville
Comtelia
Fellows Lodge Takes Out Charter
A county charter is issued to Union Lodge No. 298 Independ ent Order of Odd Fellows at Lost Creek to hold own and lease real estate and personal property up to 5000 dollars. The incorporators are James E. Vanhorn mobie grand Stephen Bussell vice grand John B. Batten secretary C J Ludwig treasurer and B Sheets sitting past grand.
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Union Lodge No
Independent
Order of Odd’ Fellows
Lost Creek
James E. Vanhorn
Mobie Grand
Stephen Bussell
John B. Batten
C. J. Ludwig
Sheets
West Virginia
Tabit
Esme
William Koss
Snea Koski
Henry Haarala
John Sento
Frank Mahlamen
Herman Sexberg
Ante Hill
Charles Levenstrom
Governor orders probe into Stuart mine explosion
Governor Dawson sent special messages to the legislature urging a joint committee to investigate the Stuart mine explosion. He noted only one opening in the mine and possible noncompliance with state mining inspector standards. Senator Bailey moved to appoint the committee for prompt action.
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Charleston
Dawson
Stuart
State Bureau of Mining Inspector
Bailey
Hearing on Brownsville affair resumes before Senate panel
The Associated Press reports in Washington that the hearing on the Brownsville affair was resumed today before the Senate Committee on Military Affairs.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Brownsville
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Debate Concludes on Rivers and Harbors Dill Debate
Washington D. C. The House continued consideration of the rivers and harbors bill on general debate. The session ended at 8 o clock with Joan Kelfer of Ohio resuming his speech.
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Washington D. Geen
House
Dill
Joan Kelfer
Ohio
Snowstorm Delays Rail and Streetcar Service Across Region
A severe snowstorm Monday night crippled traction across the county and city. Trains ran late, cars faced heavy delays, and a wall of snow near New Martinsville hindered river transport. In towns like Clarkeburg and Fairmont the impact varied, with some lines mostly unaffected while others required plows and helpers to clear tracks and streets.
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Btret
Grasselli
New Martinsville
Clarkeberg
Fairmont
Glen Bik
Etret Cat
Rescuer Superintendent Jones Dies Saving Miners
Elkins Feb 5 Revised estimates put the number of dead at nineteen in the Thomas coal mine disaster. Superintendent BR W Jones led a rescue party into the shaft despite broken gear and deadly fumes. He carried one body to the surface before collapsing and dying. Dozens more are missing or unaccounted after the blast and cage damage. An official inquiry will probe the explosion’s cause.
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Elbins
Thomas
BR. W. Jones
Jones
Jesse Allen
Allen
Rome
Heaviest Snow of Winter Paralyses Cities Across U S
Reports from New York Boston Chicago and Philadelphia describe a massive snowstorm that began yesterday and intensified overnight. Rail service is delayed and streets are snarled as more than twelve inches fall in parts of the region marking the worst storm in eight years in eastern Pennsylvania Delaware and southern New Jersey.
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Associated Trose
Chicago, Ill
Uby Associated Prous
Boston
Mass
North Atlantic Coast
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Delaware
New Jersey
Body Taken After Smithfield Shooting Tragedy
The body of Ernest Hildebrand, who died from a wound suffered in last Tuesday night's Smithfield shooting, was moved to Charlottesville Virginia for funeral services at his mother’s home on Monday afternoon. Frank Hildebrand and Grover Hildebrand, brothers, attended along with an Odd Fellows delegation from Smithfield. Grover remains hospitalized with injuries but is expected to recover.
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Ernest Hildebrand
Smithfield
Charlottesville
Frank Hildebrand
Richmond
Grover Hildebrand
Kessler Hospital
Funeral of Rev Z af Boland in Point Pleasant
The funeral for the late Rev. Dr. Z af Boland former prodding elder of the Clarksburg district of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will be held in Point Pleasant tomorrow He died suddenly Sunday evening from acute indigestion He was about 75 years old and will be conducted by Rev T Wade and other prominent ministers of the denomination
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Z. Af Boland
Clarksburg
Th Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Point Pleasant
T. §. Wade
Boland
AEC
Hart's Amendment to Election Bill Passes House Senate Votes
The House and Senate moved to raise salaries for judges with supreme court judges earning $5,000 and circuit judges $4,000. Debate touched on campaign expense limits and the Cooper primary election bill. State officials and United States senators faced amended provisions, with the House adjourning after holding further motions slated for Wednesday. Mary Anthony, aged eighty, died at Werhowe.
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Charleston
Cooper
House
Wart
Clarksburg
United States
Turner
Senate
Nusbaum and Son Bookstore Reform Takes Shape
The long established book store on Mela Street shifts to I Nusbaum and Son as Simle Nusbaum takes an interest in the business.
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1. Nusbaum Ob Mela
I. Nusbaum & Son
Simle Nusbaum
Central Storage building hosts third annual Clarksburg poultry show
The Clarksburg Poultry and Pet Stock Association opened its third annual exhibition in the Central Storage Building with seven to eight hundred fowls on display. Nearly forty exhibitors are represented, with growth expected as trains deliver more entries. Judge T. B. Orr from Beaver, Pa oversees judging, featuring White Plymouth Rocks, White Leghorns, and White Wyandottes. Prizes include silver cups and cash premiums. Officers include Robert Parritt as superintendent and Lewin as secretary treasurer, with Arthur Sheets and L S Kornmann among vice presidents.
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Fudge Orr
T. B. Orr
Beaver
Orr
Plymouth
Robert Parritt
Lowkin
Judge Orr
Heayles
Arthur Sheets
West Mitford
L. 8. Kornmann
Bursey
E. M. Wilson
Lewie
Death takes Fr Gaughan in Mannington area parish
Frank L. Gaughan died at Marys Hospital Sunday night of spinal meningitis at about 11 30. He was 54 and had lived in Mannington area for six years. Surviving brothers include Jordan Danial and Anthony Gaughan of Mannington Whesling Clarksburg and Pat Moir William Thomas Gaughan. Two brothers Edward and Jamon and sister Mrs Morr Kennedy preceded him. Funeral at Church of the Immaculata Wednesday at 9 30 then train to Fairmont for burial.
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Frank L. Gaughnn
Jorman
Danial Gaughany
Whesling
Pat Moir
William
Thomas Gaughan
Mannington
Anthony Gavenan
Clarksburg
Edward Aid Jamon Gaughan
Morr Kennedy
Gaughan
Tee
Aid
Church of the Immaculata Com
Fairmont
Old Debt Suit Set for March 11
A brief item notes a court schedule change in a U S Supreme Court case involving the debts of West Virginia and the former state, shifting the hearing from March 4 to March 12 to accommodate attorney John G. Cartosin. The report also mentions a Western Pennsylvania baseball league meeting planned in Scotdale, Pa, to set the season schedule, with Clarkabarg to attend.
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Amocaies Prnen
Washington, DL
United States
West Virginia
John G. Cartosin
West Virginis
Pennphoeuia Haseball League
Scotdale
Recedivea Bere
Lawson
Clarkabarg
Lyon says case was spite work in attempt to defraud creditors
Ex-Constable Andrew Lyon describes a pending case as spite work and claims the allegations arose from misapprehension about debts. He says the matter began years ago, the agency tried to collect, a warrant was issued, and he disputes the grounds, asserting he acts for clients with prompt remittance.
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Constante
Andrew Lyon
Shim
Lyon
Tha RE. Kidd. Co
Lyon Saya
Cern
Ilie
Acme Collecting
Lothal
Xte
Pneumonia Strikes Mr Boggys in Washington City
Local telegrams report Mr Boggys ill with pneumonia in Washington. Many friends and the family hope for his recovery as the community learns of his illness and the strain it places on relatives.
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Letinre
Tricia
Dow
Washington
Boggys
Pang ‘Monia
Bogeusa
Stokerage
Promising Recovery After Workplace Accident In National House Project
A worker injured at a major housing project is recovering with medical treatment. Officials say the man is steadily improving and expected to return to full work soon as repairs continue under supervision at the Catnatriel site.
Amerie Hominy Mill Closure Reported
Amectee' Prost Terre Tacte tod notes the Amerie hominy mill being dec entrated today by Mire Phadane 7178008 in Bominy Sales Bure.
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Amectee
Amerie Hominy
Mire Phadane
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DR. Boland
Hart
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Anthony
Ifsiong
Isle Busat
Werhowe
L Nusbaum & Son
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Tokio
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Prom Lock
John TL Harris
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