Wreck of Pennsylvan ia Fast Flyer Kills One, Injures Dozens
A New York and Chicago Pennsylvan ia flyer derailed near Johnstown after the brake rigging failed. Four Pullman cars plunged into the river. 18 or more killed or injured, including Congressman Dawes of Marietta and bank official J. Wood Wilson.
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Associated Press
Sohnstown
New York and
Chicago Flyer
Pensylvania
Johnstown
Pnty
John F. Kline
Joviet
Goany
J. Wood Wilson
Marion
Hart Re-Elected Treasurer of Society in Morgantown
Morgantown February 23 A small but enthusiastic group attended the annual meeting of the Society of the Sons of the Revolution in West Virginia. Officers for the coming year were elected at the business session. C M Hart of Clarksburg was chosen treasurer, with Joseph Moreland of Morgantown as president and Nuntin Beach of Wheeling as vice president.
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Morgantown
Society of the Sons of the Revolution
West Virginia
Daughters of the Revolution
Mis‘county
Madera
Joseph Moreland
Nuntin Beach
Wheeling
Frank Cox
C. M. Hart
Clarksburg
Indictments for Murder At State Asylum
Ashlien s county grand jury returned indictments naming Robert Reeder Henry Harkins and C F Bobo former state asylum employees for second degree murder of inmate William J Barnes Edward Hunter and William Blackburn former attendants were indicted on assault and battery charges in connection with an inmate incident.
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Associated Presa
Columbus
Ashiens County
Robert Reeder
Henry Harkins
C. F. Bobo
State Asylum
William J. Barnes
Edward Hunter
Wiliam Blackburn
Death of Roy Patton at Broad Oaks
Roy Patton aged 15 died at his mother Mrs. George Patton home in Broad Oaks at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon from spinal trouble. Funeral arrangements not yet made. A baby boy was born Friday evening to Mr James Rogan of Park Avenue and his wife, who works for Clarke Bare Feel Company.
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Roy Patton
George Patton
Broad Oaks
James Rogan
Park Avenue
Clarke‘bare Feel Company
Tc Heating Stag
Uniform Price For Soft Drinks In West Virginia
The West Virginia Botlers Association adopts uniform retail soft drink prices statewide after the Pure Food Law increased costs. Clarksburg prices remain steady, with bottles now charged at delivery and credited on return. Officers elected include President C M Gaylord and Vice President E O Hieble, with next meeting to be scheduled.
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West Virginia
Clarksburg
C. M. Gaylord
E. 0. Hieble
Parkersburg
G. E. Gain
Belington
J. L. Douglas
Bikin
John Hardy
Grafton
W. C. Jamison
Fairmont
L. Juergent
Sutton
Lee
Cotoback Remanded to Jail Over Bail Jump Suspicions
Frank Cotoback was arrested on a city streetcar and jailed by Special Constable J W Schrader to await the next grand jury. Magistrate Flynn earlier set bail at 500 for feloniously assaulting Frank and Louis Olivatro. Cotoback fled, bond was forfeited, and a countywide search followed.
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Frank*Cotoback
J. W. Schrader
Flynn
Wilsonburg
Frank Andouis Olivatro
Reynoldsville
Joseph Collins
Colling
Cotoback
Hagerman Inaugurated Governor of New Mexico in 1908
Hon Herbert James Hagerman becomes governor of New Mexico after appointment by President Roosevelt who admires his energy. Born 1871 in Milwaukee, he moved to Colorado as a youth, studied in Paris and elsewhere, and earned a law degree from Cornell. He served as second secretary to the American Embassy in St Petersburg in 1897 and returned to practice law in Colorado Springs.
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Herbert James Hagerman
New Mexico
Roosevelt
Hegerman
Milwaukee
Wis
Colorado
New Marnco
Paria
Mary
Cornell University
St. Petersburg
United States
Colorado Springs
Hagerman
J.J. Hagerman
Southwest
Wiksown
Legislature to Convene Again to Finish Work
Charleston February reports an all night session ending without full appropriation passage. Governor Dawson calls an extra session to begin today with power to consider revenue bills and any other measures. Organizing session set for 2 PM, with possible adjournment to Monday. both houses in good humor and prepared for extended debate.
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Charleston
Dawson
Legislatire
House
Senate
Brotherhood Grows as 24 Join First Presbyterian Group
The First Presbyterian church lecture room overflowed with men as the Brotherhood expands. Twenty four new members were added bringing total to sixty one. Rev. Stoetser of Fairmont gave an inspiring address on the revival of a church old movement and the opportunities for men to do good. A membership committee led by Anthony Bowen was formed to broaden the group and include all men in the church. Dr. T. M. Hood joined the finance committee. The next meeting is set for March 8.
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First Presbyterian Church
Brotherhood
Stoetser
Fairmont
Anthony Bowen
T. M. Hood
Basel Price & Company Auctioneers to Sell Horses Weekly
Basel Price and Company of Basel Price and Company are appointed auctioneers to conduct public sales of horses and cattle in the city weekly or so. They will also auction other goods at these events, serving the city and county.
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Basel
Price & Company
Taken to asylum in odd county jail transfer case
David Modispaugh was moved from the county jail to the asylum at Weston on Friday evening by a guard from the asylum. He is reported as being in transit and under escort.
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David Modispaugh
Seylam Et Weston
Gaye
Semane
Oldest Clarksburg citizen marks 98th birthday
Col Luther Haymond of Clark sburg celebrated his ninety eighth birthday at home on West Pike Street. He spoke of perilous years and his service in Pickits Port and as Harrison County surveyor. He died in 1821 after a long public career and was noted as a true American with interest in his country’s welfare.
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Luther Haymond
Clarksburg
West Pike Street
Pennsylvania
Picksits Port
Morgantown
Harrison County
Remarkable Col Haymond Century Celebrates With Family Heritage
The aging Col Haymond, now near his hundredth birthday, hosts a quiet gathering of visitors and guests who honor his long life and future hopes. A Christmas Eve heart shaped cake from 1829 remains preserved, with Phoebe Robinson’s handwritten note. The narrative traces Haymond lineage to Revolutionary era ancestors, including William Haymond and John Haymond, who influenced early Virginia and West Virginia politics and military service.
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Col. Haymond
Pheobe Robinson
Bartlett Hotel
Willian Haymond
Maryland
Monongahela County
West Virginia
Roosevelt Visits Sons at Harvard Groton
President and Mrs. Roosevelt with their daughters travel to Boston to visit sons at Harvard and Groton. They arrive after a rough trip and spend the forenoon with Dr. Bigelow then attend an afternoon gathering at Harvard. The group will be joined by the President tomorrow for further engagements in Wallington.
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Boston
Mase
Mra. Roosevelt
Ethel
Nicholas Longworth
Harvard
Groton
Higelow
Biscelline
Clerk Harrison Holden Dies of Consumption at 58
Harrison Ogmaty County Clerk Charles Fenton Holden died at his brother’s Broad Oaks home after a long battle with consumption. He endured trips for health including Phoenix, Denver, and Asheville before returning home with his condition worsening. Surviving are his father Lee D Holden, brother Edward Holden, and sisters Lillie Stout and Allena Coston. he previously sought public office and was a popular Democrat.
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Obarioe F. Holden
Harrison Ogmaty
Haward Holden
Broad Oaks
E’cloek
Colorado
Edward
Denver
Mr. Holden
Edward Holden
Asheville
N.C
Agneville
Lee D. Hoden
Charles Fenton Helden Wes
Center Branch
Lee D
Julia Cost Helden
Gransellt
Salem College
W. P. Helden
West Virginiiversity
Hisiterary Society
Parthenon
Harrison County
Tim
Holdep
Surett
Aire Lillie
Lee Stout
Twamenssa
Mra
Allvua Coste
Wifn
Bena J. Coston
Holden
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C. F. Holden
Congressman Dawes
Marietta
Hart
of the Boys of the Revolution
State of
Asylum
Grama
Mmate
Odd Fellows
Herbert J. Hagerman
JON Brotherhood
Marksburg
Virginia
Ores
Fort Mi
Plimbueg
Mies Clelland
John
William
Thomas
Daniel
Jamition
Virginia Inelsinvure
Dante
West Virginia Senate
William Haymond
Mike Pettijohn
Cyrus
John Haymond
England
Thomas Haymond
Gal
Sons
Filmerel
First Baptist Church
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