Train toppled over high bank near Germania
February 7 wreck on train No. 2 1 between Baltimore and Elkins at Germania left two dead and many injured. The derailed cars and baggage piled over the embankment as the speed neared thirty miles an hour. An undetermined number of passengers were among the injured with officials reporting several severe to fatal injuries and immediate medical care at Gorman.
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Blicins
Werters
Maryland
Germania
Charles
Coghilan
Hagers
Town
Baltimore
Elkins
Adam Reel
Tromy
Kidwell
Great Capon
W. WI
Ten Mines Collapse Traps Workers in Port Hood
An explosion at the Port Hood coal mines today left ten men imprisoned and believed dead. Seven bodies were recovered from the wreckage.
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Hood
N.S
Port’ Hood
Sutter Roofing acquires Batten plant after fire
The Sutter Roofing and Cornice Company purchased the roofing and cornice plant of John A Batten & Co at 108 West Price Street after a recent fire. The deal includes good will and will merge operations with Sutter taking immediate possession. Capital stock rises from 10000 to 320000 and forty workers will be rehired within three days under manager Claire P. Sutter.
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Sutter Roofing & Cornice Company
John A. Batten’ & Company
West Price Street
Sutter Company
Claire P. Sutter
Italians Arrested in Sewickley Heights Black Hand Case
Six Italian men linked to a Black Hand society were arrested at Sewickley Heights by allied forces. They are accused of sending threatening letters to wealthy residents. Police found Black Hand literature and weapons in a shanty used by the suspects.
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Pittsburg
Alies
Sewickley Heights
Duel Ends in Death as Two Men Fight with Knife and Razor
In Dubois Pennsylvania Joe Brucero and Frank Ferro fought a room duel with a stiletto and razor. Ferro was killed and Brucero fatally wounded. The cause of the duel remains unclear. In Akron Ohio a Erie passenger train struck and killed Daniel Thomas and Mrs. Phoebe Taylor at a crossing near Tallmage.
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Associated Fress
Dubois
Joe Bruccero
Frank Ferro
Ferro
Brucerro
Associated
Akron, O
Erie
Daniel Thomas
Phoebe Taylor
Tallmage
Kentucky senatorial ballot results shock voters
In Frankfort on February 7, the Associated Press reports the senatorial ballot totals: Beckham 57, Hradley 56, Watterson 2, McCreary 2, Allen 2, Wakefield 1. The narrow margins indicate a close race with Beckham and Hradley leading.
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Uby Associated Press
Frankfort
Beckham
Hradley
Watterson
McCreary
Allen
Wakeeld
Four Men Hanged In A Single State
Four men were hanged in Lovirana Min afternoon. Albert West and Ed fennt Williams, both negro, were executed at the Parish Fell at Lake Charles. John Culpepper, Cat Thomas, and another man were hanged at the Bust Carrell Perioh sell emt. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company announced rate changes from West Virginia to Pennsylvania cities following a Supreme Court decision.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
West Virginia
McDermott Forms Committee Over Published Report
Charleston February report states President McDermott named a committee to probe a published claim that $150000 was set to defeat a prohibition amendment. The session featured debates on constitutional amendments, and several Senate and House measures were advanced or heard, including education, taxation, and gas export restrictions, with notable actions on reform bills and school funding.
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Charleston
Jake Fisher
Braxton
Senate
McDermott
House
Roach
Kanawha
Hyans
Mingo
Royal Family Mourns King Carlos Body Laid In State
The body of King Carlos was viewed by Queen Maria Pia Queen Amelie and Manuel as pallbearers watched and wept. Maria Pia kissed the king's hands before the coffin was moved to the Royal chapel. Officials say only about $30,000 will be distributed to his notes.
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Tey Associated Press
Lisbon
Carlos
Maria Pi
Armelle
Manuel
Maria Pia
aMelala
Still Missing Morse Seen Possible on Campania
Report from New York states Charles W. Morse’s whereabouts remain uncertain. Rumors place him aboard the steamer Campania arriving Queenstown to-night. Albert B. Boardman cabled a return, but confidence varies that Morse is aboard. No definite sighting in the city Wednesday night. The Campania sailed from New York Saturday.
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Associated Prees
New York
Charles W. Morse
Morse F& Op
Coulisc
Albert B. Boardman
Howrer
Campania
Couple Kills Wife Then Ends Own Life in Denver
Denver police report a man named Javu Koretzky shot his wife Rebécos on Eight Street after a jealous quarrel and then shot himself in the head. The tragedy occurred in the city amid warnings of domestic violence and a lethal outbreak of tuberculosis.
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Aswelatet Press
Denver
Col
Koretzky
Rebécos
Fire destroys five story brick apartment building
Margaret Lainson, 32, is killed in a blaze that injures several others in a five story brick apartment at the northwest corner of Columbus Avenue and 7th Street New York. The损 estimated loss is 25,000.
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Associated Press
New York
Margaret Lainson
Columbus
Nue
7Th Street
Damage suit resumes over $5,000 claim in Adamston case
In circuit court Friday the trial resumes for Elias Climon and Layman neainethe Town of Adamston seeking $5,000 damages. Layman alleges January 24, 1907, injuries from a loose pavement causing a sprained ankle and hurt shoulder and side at Fourth Avenue and Chestnut Street. Demurrers were overruled in the cases of Htgger A. Terhey, William Hurke and Whinie Tierney v City of Clarksburg. An order confirming safe was entered in the case of John M. Batton v Battons Deerey of partition in the matter of Hilzabeth Filneve, John Yost.
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Elias Climon
Neainethe
Adamston
Fourth Avenue
Chestnut Street
Htgger A.terhey
William Hurke
Whinie Tierney
Clarksburg
John M. Batton
AL Battons
Deerey
Hilzabeth Filneve
John Yost
Covington Released by Circuit Court for Lack of Evidence
John Covington, a young man previously arrested in connection with an alleged attack on Minnie Haidélx in Leet, was released in circuit court by Judge Holt for want of evidence. The case lists 10 convictions as part of its context.
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John Covington
Orafloh
Mann
Minnie Haidélx
Havin Ootmitten
Bey Judee Holt
Democratic committee effort aims for Charleston meeting
The report from Charleston on February 7 notes an effort by Heine Lunde to persuade the Democratic state executive committee to arrange a meeting next week. Chairman McCryw was expected to respond.
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Charleston
Heine Lunde
Democratic Plate
McCryw
White Swisher Sworn In To Talk Local Option
Charleston February 7 Senator Littlepage introduces Joint Resolution No. 11 in the West Virginia senate to amend Article 6 Section 46. The measure would let the legislature divide the state into counties and city classes to regulate or prohibit sale of intoxicating liquors. It proposes county votes on liquor, with cities over 3,000 population granted stand-alone referenda on sale or manufacture.
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Littepaga
Charleston Lodge Order of
Senate
House
Bglley
West Virginia
Suthpin
Committee On Education
Staunton
Committee On Taxation and Finance
Ahd
Jacobs
Marjor
West
Ir- Hinla University
Casearns
Bowes
Teria
Heline Oreuft
T Wach Coutty
Charleston
Littlepage
West, Virginia
Night Riders Attack Tennessee Farm at Midnight
Ten night riders visited the farm of Hugh C. Lawrence and Wash T Tucker near Adams Tennessee at midnight and destroyed barns and 20 000 pounds of tobacco. They shot and wounded Lawrence and his son who defended the property. They also whipped one man.
Atlantic Fleet Ships Sail Through Magellan to Pacific
The American Atlantic Fleet battleships and torpedo boat destroyers depart Punta Arenas tonight for a voyage through the western strait of Magellan into the Pacific. Crews bid farewell to friends ashore as all preparations are complete.
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Punta Arenas
Thair
Strait of Magellan
Pacific
Explosion at Hawthorne quarries kills three workers
Three men died and several others were seriously injured in a dynamite blast at the Dolese and Shepard quarries in Hawthorne suburb near Chicago. Officials called it a fatal accident with explosives mishap under investigation.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Dolese & Shepard
Hawthorne
Swisher Candidacy Gains Ground in West Virginia Politics
Charleston February report interviews advocate Pelme State Charles W Swisher as a strong growing force in the gubernatorial race. Supporters praise his background from modest origins and public service while opponents resort to personal attacks that bolster his standing.
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Charleston
Fev
Val
Astalis
Sobmtor White
Pelme
Charles W. Swisher
Nis
Swisher
Tate Tara
Altiolaletecora
Swither
Cthradien
Hin
Pople
Midh Turow
West Virginia
Wat
Man wounded by buckshot after night shooting near Northview
Lloyd B. McClung was struck with buckshot while near his home in Adamston. He received injuries to his right arm and shoulder from shots fired at close range. An investigation is underway to identify a shooter and determine motive.
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Lloyd McClung
Lloyd B. McClung
Howe
Northview
Mr. McClung
Adamston
Aldo
McCinag
Tutta
Bey
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