Salem Charter Bill Fails in House By Narrow Margin
Salem charter bill to permit city saloon licensing was defeated in the West Virginia House by a 40 to 37 vote after hours of debate. Supporters argued licensing would fund the Girls Industrial School. opponents urged broader liquor restrictions. Senate previously passed the measure, and advocates vow renewed effort to win House passage and winning charter for Salem.
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Bardin
Holmes
Wezel
Jefferson
Senate
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House
Ray Takes Over Jackson Hotel in Parker Borough
Walter F. Ray acquires the Jackson Hotel in Parker and plans to manage it with David Hough assisting. Ray will spend much time at Parkerburgh, strengthening the hotel and related enterprises. The move adds a notable male presence to Parker’s business scene and is expected to boost local activity.
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Donnington
Henge
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Inia
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Jarce
Hetel
Parkersbore
Ander
Streaseful Luerely
Alleged Conspirators Named in Defraud Trial
A report from Washington identifies Associa ren Parse and others under indictment for conspiracy to defraud. The Fiat at Machen and Crave M1 are noted as alleged conspirators, with details of charges and the Feb date appearing in the document.
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Associa Ren Parse
Washington
Fiat
Machen
Toring
Crave M1
Freight Sale Notice Amid Confusing Voting Portents
A partial and garbled notice describes a freight sale or auction action tied to a voting or association event in Washington D.C. The fragment references a last day and a sole bidder or sale item but lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes.
Buggy and Cutright Lead Astounding City Baseball Movement
Chirksburg aims to stage a professional fall season with Prank Welch and C. B. Cutright at the helm. The plan targets a new park outside Hinelty and Sunday games, backed by Fairmont’s Manager Slack and a core group including Pull Smith Curtis Sy Back TM Washer and others. The movement seeks to expand into Clirkelure, Grifton, Fairmont and Morgantown.
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C. B. Cutright
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Curtis
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Fairmont
Aleady
Slack
Clirkelure
Grifton
Amd
Morgantown
Local Jury Convicts Stollings in Slaying Case
A jury in West Virginia convicted Fr. Assevaren Potess of the murder of Heer White. The verdict, reached today, recommends life imprisonment for Stollings.
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Assevaren Potess
Feh
PhD Stollings
Heer White
German Artist Dies Amid Berlin Scene Decline
A German artist, formerly part of the Berlin art circle, has died. Details on his work and dates are sparse but his passing comes amid shifts in the city’s cultural scene.
Stathers Found Letter At Center Of West Virginia Probe
In Charleston, during the Elliott letter investigation, testimony traced who first found a letter to Worthington the gas man. General Curtin and Randolph Stalnaker described handling and reading the document, while others denied involvement or knowledge of a pre-election deal related to the gas bill.
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Kanawha Light, Gas and Fat Manufacturing Company
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TO. Trady
John PT. Methaw
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CR. Wella
Geyer
A.B .White
Elkin
Death of Mrs Riggs in Mount Clare at age 67
Mrs Grave Rigue died at her home in Mount Clare Wednesday night at ten from pneumonia. She was 67 and survived by several children. Funeral from the first home Friday at ten, burial in Hansford cemetery. William T. Goppert, Samuel T. Bentley and Jay Reefer traveled to Wheeling to confer with Wheeling Elks about a large circus planned by the Clarksburg lodge. They also attend lodge business and private matters before returning.
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Herome
Mount Clare
Pneumonis
Hansford
William T. Goppert
Samuel T. Bentley
Jay Reefer
Wheeling
Wheeling Elks Amd
Clarksburg
Iroquois Manager Freed from Manslaughter Charge
Report from Chicago dated February 9 says the indictment against Manager Davis for manslaughter in the theatre fire was dismissed for lack of duty submission. Also noted are brief items from Omaha and Norfolk about transit slows and severe weather threats affecting Nebraska and South Dakota, with telegraph lines crippled and traffic concerns.
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Assoectvion Press
Chicago
Peh
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Jay
Missing Gallipolis hospital chief found on pleasure trip
Tr 0 Th L Macher, superintendent of the Gallipolis hospital, reported missing, telegraphed today from Nevereark that he is there on a pleasure trip and that no one should worry about him.
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Th. L. Macher
Gallipolis Hospital
Never Eark
Ex Judge Henry Blodgett Dies After Long Career
Obituary notes Henry W. Blodgett born July 21 1821 in Amesbury Mass. He trained as engineer and lawyer, admitted to the bar in 1844, practiced in Waukegan Illinois, served in the state senate and as United States district judge before resigning in 1892 to join arbitration work. He died in Waukegan, Illinois, with links to Chicago and federal service and the Bering Sea arbitration project.
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Emergency Board Meeting Over Fire Destruction at Wesleyan University
An urgent notice calls the Wesleyan University of West Virginia Board of Trustees to meet February 1 at 8:30 a.m. in Captain Poundstone’s Buckhannon office to decide immediate action after the main building burned, with a goal to secure temporary quarters, a new classroom space, and fund raising while ensuring a quorum and swift decisions.
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John Webt
Stuents
New Railroad Stations Planned Across Broad Network
President Murray of the BR. & C. Railroad announces a sweeping upgrade plan. About $80 million are earmarked for sixty new stations and extensions to ten more along various lines. Projects include combination and freight stations, with costs ranging from 250 to 1500 dollars per site, aimed at replacing worn facilities and improving terminals. Construction is underway at several locations with more contracts soon to be awarded.
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Prsident Murray
Adamston Council Weighs Gas Franchise and Plans Lower Prices
Adamston town council met with Mayor Southern and officials to discuss a gas mains franchise for George C. Southern. Ordinance on public order was tabled. price-cut plans and a proposed gas system were announced, with Criss voting against the franchise and Southern abstaining.
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Tench
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Anid
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Ito
Cutright
Smith
Bouthern
Vonepliches
Crick Manufacturer J Neston Williams Sprains Ankle
J Neston Williams, a crick manufacturer, is hobbling after spraining his ankle on a felt pavement at sunrise. The injury is described as painful.
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Crick Manafekturer
Erubeli Gs
Enide
Laundrymen's Association Plans Wheeling Convention
The fourth annual convention of the West Virginia and Maryland State Laundrymen's Association will meet at the Carroll Club in Wheeling on Monday and Tuesday February 13 and 14. Officers include Miller of Mirgantown as president and McGirr of Fairmont as first vice president with other officers listed. The program covers routine business, trade matters, and a banquet featuring an illustrated delivery system. The next convention will be planned.
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Carroll Chub
Charleston
Massand
Teepit Miller
Mirgantown
Emut McGir
Fairbont
Mr. Sraith
Mannington
Eérondice
Laeronre Wehrle
Wheeling Thint
Lasts
Wheling
T. W. Heironeminis
Covent
Smmeirinn
Enthusiastic Members Prep for Northern Visitors
Enthusiastic members welcome visitors from Ohio and Pennsylvania as twenty attendees from Pittburgh are expected to join the event. a notable turnout is anticipated beyond the avocation circle.
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Pittaurg
Weather rains cause park river rise with no property damage
Heavy rain Wednesday and Wednesday night swelled the Wett Park river, interrupting events but causing no property damage. Authorities reported lingering moisture into Thursday morning and noted unusual river levels near the park without further harm.
Train Collision Near West St Paul Leaves Several Dead
A derailment near St Paul on a February morning injured many passengers. Early reports cite two dead and twenty four hurt with the engine and cars plunged into a tunnel. Rescue crews work at the scene as investigators examine the wreckage and braking failure.
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