State Retail Hardware Men In First Annual Session
The West Virginia Retail Hardware Association held its first annual meeting at the Waldo hotel in Wheeling. Officers and members from cities attended as Mayor Harvey J. Harmer welcomed the group and the national secretary discussed the hardware association's history and growth. Committees were appointed for sessions and a program outlined for the next day with talks on advertising, profits, and insurance.
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West Virginia
Thoms McMurray
Lindsay Hardware Company
Pittsburg
W. BP. Heinkell
Ott-Heiskell Hardware Company
Wheeling
William H. Asbury
Enterprise Manufacturing Company
Philadelphia
McDonald
Stove & Range Company
Davis
Oakland
Leslie Hawker
Shinneton
C. S. Davis
C. W. Alderson
T. B. Fry
W .A. Vance
J. H. Krepps
H. Martin
C.D. Kyle
Clyde Barbe
A. Hess
Mannington
HW. C. Kulbifest
D. Kyle
Wells ‘Burg
Death by Own Action Verdict and Lincoln Mention
A fragmentary obituary and legal notes mention a verdict of death by own action for a Civil War era figure praised as a liberator, with quotes about Lincoln and Grant. The text shifts to a coroner’s inquest into Elle Gay Hall’s death by poison, with related hearings for Lawrence family members and a funeral for Biffle G. Hall scheduled midweek.
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Eilen
Hall
Elle Gay Hall
William W. Lawrence
Comfort
Lawrence
Jess Stansberry
Tri
Tailoring Shop Opens in Seely Building on West Pike
Stanley W. Ryan and William M. Fricker opened a tailoring shop and pressing room in the Seely building on West Pike Street Tuesday. Their rooms are on the second floor. Both have had Tony and successful experience in the business and will succeed here.
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Stanley W. Ryan
William M. Fricker
Seely
West Pike Street
Tony
Cuban Sailors Clash With U S Warships In Havana
In Havana on a Sunday night sailors from the Tacoma Whipple and other American warships fought Cuban forces near Moro Castle. Several American sailors were severely clubbed and the incident disrupted guard quarters as tensions flared in the port city.
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Havana
Gubu
Tacoma
Whipple
Santiago
Sev
Veral Sailora
Moro Castle
Tervennd
Teres
Music Lovers Enjoy A Treat At Waldo Hotel Concert
Music lovers in Clarksburg enjoyed a genuine treat at a Monday evening concert in the Waldo hotel assembly hall. Ernest Gamble Concert party of Pittsburg, under the Marcato Club, drew a filled audience with a varied program featuring Miss Verna Page on violin and Mr. Sam Lamberson on piano. Gamble’s voice, Page’s violin tone and technique, and Lamberson’s playing drew hearty applause, with the show praised as both artistic and financially successful.
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Clarksburg
Waldo Hotel
Ernest Gamble
Pittsburg
Marcato Club
Mr. Gamble
Verna Page
Sam Lamberson
Uyon
Mareato Club
Remslt
Larchmont Sinks After Collision Off Block Island
Block Island, R. I., Feb 12 At least fourteen lives were lost when the steamship Larchmont collided with the schooner Knowlton near Block Island Sound. About 150 passengers and 30 crew aboard the Larchmont. only eight survived. Many bodies washed ashore as rescuers worked amid a gale and freezing conditions.
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Aasdolates Press
Block Island
R. L
Larch Kiont
Blok Island Sound
Harry Kanwiton
Dreek
Block
Larchmont
Provdence
New York
Knowlton
Quonochoniang
Black Teland
Quonoehontaug
Port
Crown
George McVey
Hotel Promoters Fined for Supplying Liquor to Minor
Metropolitan hotel promoter M D Sheridan and Capital hotel proprietor FE Davis were found guilty of unlawfully selling intoxicating liquor to a minor at a special session of the police court led by Mayor Harmer. Each was fined $20 and costs after appealing, with bonds posted. Grant Collins, a Bridgeport youth, testified he obtained liquor at both hotels. Collins and companion Josh Thomas said the liquor came from the Metropolitan and Capital. The boy claimed he was underage, while witnesses stated he appeared not to be of age.
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M.D. Sheridan
Metropolitan Hotel
FE. W. Davis
Apital
Harmer
Pollon
Grant Collins
Bridgeport
George Miller
Glen Elk
Collins
Metropolitan
Capital
Josh Thomas
Colling
Davis
Sheridan
Thaw Trial Sees Mental Insanity Claims Remain Central
In New York on February 12 the Thaw trial progressed with Dr Brittan Evans testifying at Morris Plains hospital earlier, describing brain storm and mental unsoundness before and after the White killing. Defense aims to show Thaw was insane at the time and during visits to him in the Tombs. A local judge will also hold a weekly meeting tonight to discuss lodge business.
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Associated Press
New York
Lincoln
Thew
Thaw
Brittan Evans
State Hospital
Morris Plains
M. J
Evans
White
Allennats
Taltess
Jerome
Delmas
Jodge of Bike
Third Street
GOAL MINER KILLED IN PALMONT COAL MINE ACCIDENT
Antonio Salerno a tallan coal miner died after a 2 mass coal fall at Gypsy mine. He was removed to his home after being treated for injuries. memorial services followed at a Catholic church. He left a wife and several children in the old country.
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Antonio Salerno
Palrmont Coal Company
Holy Gross
Salerno
Postponed Manteal Event By Broaddog Institute
The manteal planned by Broaddog Institute for Friday evening was postponed due to widespread sickness.
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Broaddog Institute
House Changes Senate Bill in Charleston
Charleston, Feb 12. The home passed the senate two cent fare bill after amending it by striking out the provision exempting men offices in length or term. This amendment makes it conform to the straight two rent fare bill previously passed by the house.
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Associated
Charleston
The
Home
Oday
Senate
How
Hardware merchant dies in Ohio at large firm head
John Kinnane, head of the dry goods house of Kinnane Brothers, died today in Springfield due to complications of diverse illnesses. He was one of the largest retail dry goods merchants in Ohio.
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Springfield
John Kinnane
Kinnane Brothers
Diverses
Ohio
Mayor Enforces Slot Machine Ban In Clerksburg
Tuesday morning marked the abolition of the wagon slot machines in Clerksburg after Mayor Harmer ordered all saloon keepers to remove them. Saloon owners complied, removing machines used for cigars, bar checks, and drinks surfacing as a legal matter tied to Sheridan and Davis case proceedings. Town officials report the action came after information from two saloon proprietors and the mayor’s directive to halt illegal liquor sales.
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Clerksburg
Harmer
Cinex
Sheridan and
Davis
Tim Stonday
Home Rule for Ireland Opens Parliament in London
King Edward opens the session amid high expectations for Liberal plans on Ireland. The House of Lords faces a likely debate on the projected policy and broader home rule legislation, signaling a crucial parliamentary phase.
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Associated Prana
London
Partles
Edward
House of
Railroad Company to Appeal Decision Upholding Valuation
A railroad company announced it will appeal Judge Charles W. Lynch ruling over the State Board of Public Works valuation of rail lines. The appeal, to the state supreme court, questions the appraisal method and may affect rates. George W. Duncan of West Taide voices concern as proceedings threaten a broader controversy.
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Charles W. Lynch
Weatan
State Board of Public
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