Samuel R. Harrison Appointed Clerk of U S Circuit Court
Samuel R. Harrison is named clerk of the United States circuit court for West Virginia. The appointment, announced by Judge Nathan Goff, places Harrison in Clarksburg with a deputy likely for the Parkersburg office as the main office may move from Parkersburg. Harrison, longtime banker and son of Thomas W. Harrison, will take the oath and bond before starting official duties.
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Samuel R. Harrison
United States Circuit Court
West Virginia
Rammuel R. Harrison
Milocerds
Col. L. B. Dellicker
United States
Harrison
Goff
Andge Gom
Har Prrton
Col
Dellicker
Merchanta National Bank
Maj
Lee ‘Haymond
Maj. Haymond
Luther Haymond
Thomas W. Harrison
Lke
Wasorn
Clarksburg
William A. Harrison
Third Circuit
Gof
Parkersburg
Te Bank
William
Clarkeborg
Judge Goff
H. M. O'Bleness
Slav father fined for cruel acts in Lumberport
Officer Samples of Fairmont testified in Lumberport about a case of cruelty by Slav John Halcove toward his twelve year old son. Halcove allegedly stripped the boy and drove him from the house and left him outdoors without clothes. Justice Martin fined him ten dollars plus costs totaling nineteen dollars and five cents.
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Iiumane
Samples
Fairmont
Lumberport
John Halcove
Sample
Halcoye
Martin
Little Girl Dies of Burns in Fatal Fire
Three year old Maud Stotler of O Neil died at St Marys hospital after clothing caught fire from an open grate. Flames were extinguished by family. Funeral set for Wednesday in Jarvisville. Her mother died last July.
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Maud Stotler
George Stotler
O'Neil
St. Mary’s Hospital
Jarvisville
Harrison County Book Board Holds Annual Meeting
The Harrison County school book board convened at the courthouse with eight of nine members present. Members readopted the current textbooks for the coming school year, no changes made. Absentee John C. Johnson was in Virginia. Virgil L. Highland presided. Wayman Ogden served as secretary.
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Harrison County School Book Board
Court House
T. S. Parrish
Wallace
Moses Vanhorn
Salem
James S. Law
Good Hope
Virgil L. Highland
F. L. Burdette
Wayman Ogden
A. Lawsen
Clarksburg
J. Walter Duncan
Adamston
John C. Johnson
Bridgeport
Virginia
Supreme Court rules on inheritance tax repeal in Beatty cases
In two Hamilton County cases the supreme court interpreted the Beatty law repealing the direct inheritance tax. The court held that estates already in administration but not yet inventoried at repeal cannot be taxed, meaning the state cannot collect inheritance taxes from estates not assessed before repeal.
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Supreme Court
Hamilton
Respite Granted for Condemned Man Polkis
Governor Stuart halts the planned execution of Frack Polkis in Philadelphia and reports indicate clemency action after the March board of pardons meeting. Polkis' attorneys seek commutation to life imprisonment.
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Harrisburg
Stuart
Frack Polkis
Philagsiphia
Tha Board of Pardons
Polkis
Alleged fugitive before judge in Ohio habeas corpus action
John Sipos, an alleged fugitive from Jefferson County Ohio, appeared before Judge Charles W. Lynch on a writ of habeas corpus alleging unlawful imprisonment. The judge heard the case and took it under advisement as Sipos claims no Jefferson County charge exists and a warrant is for a debt he does not owe. Frank Petros is the complainant, with Sipos claiming Petros was injured in an accidental shooting and is seeking ownership interests in property Hungaria owned by Sipos.
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John Sipos
Jefferson County
Ohio
Charles W.lynch
Frank Petros
Sipos
Intter
I Hungaria
Bipos
Salem Woman Dies at Baptist Church Service
Mrs. Thomas Peppers, Sr., aged, died in Salem. The funeral was held Tuesday morning at 10 o clock at the Baptist church. Interment followed at Mt. Olive Cemetery.
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Thomas Peppers
Salem
Baptist
Mt. Olive
Thaw Trial Ends Cross Examination of Nesbit
District Attorney Jerome finished Nesbit Thaw cross examination in New York on February 26. He questioned her about Thaw's behavior when White was endangered and whether Thaw spoke of their meetings. Nesbit claimed Thaw acted like a man in a fit and feared White. The DA also questioned Abiehn Hummel on an alleged Nesbit affidavit, but further details were blocked by Delmas’s objections.
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Jerome
Abe Hummel
Associated Prose
New York
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Thaw
James White
White
Hhe
Hastman
Abrihin Hummel
Delmas
Clerical error blamed for $173,000 shortage in Chicago
Government officials investigating the disappearance of $173,000 from the Chicago sub-treasury report no theft and attribute the shortage to a clerical error. The Feb. 26 dispatch notes officials’ uncertainty, with authorities continuing to review records and internal transfers for accuracy.
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Chicago
Chicago, Ill
Thorn bill targets lobbyists in West Virginia action
West Virginia Senator Thorn introduced a bill requiring lobbyists and agents for firms or associations to file with the secretary of state before lobbying, listing their clients and legislation, with a $10 fee. The measure mandates annual disclosures, penalties for noncompliance, and public docket access, aiming to cover both promotion and opposition to legislation and executive approvals.
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Charleston
Byedal
Benatow A. K. Thorn
Secretary of State
West Virginia
Senate
House of Delegates
Peton
Kellogg Defin es Noted Lawyer In Rail and Oil Affairs
Frank B. Kellogg now serves as special counsel to the Interstate Commerce Commission and resides in St Paul Ming. He built a stellar railroad law reputation with the Duluth and Iron Range Railway and impressed the Administration in the Standard Oil case as a former U S Attorney General representative.
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Frank B. Kellogg
Interstate Commerce Commission
St. Paul
Ming
Kellogg
Duluth and Iron Range Railroad
United States Department
Standard Oil Company
Rivers and Harbors Bill Nears Agreement Strikes Dam No.7
Associated Press reports that conferees from the House and Senate nearly reach a final accord on the rivers and harbors bill and plan to report today. The provision approving rock and dam No. 7 on the Ohio River has been stricken out.
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Ohio River
Associated Press
Washington
Ohio’ River
Governor Signs Bland Two Cent Railroad Fare Act
Governor Hanly signed the Bland two-cent railroad fare act in Indianapolis. The law takes effect with its publication around May 1, following its passage and expected regulatory impact in Indiana rail service.
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Indiana
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Hanly
Elks Lodge Invites Members to Evening Meeting
A class of candidates will be initiated by the local lodge of Elks at the lodge hall on Third Street tonight. The meeting will be followed by a social session and luncheon. All members are urged to attend.
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Lodge of Elks
Third Street
Thompson Wins His Coal Case
In Barbour County federal court Judge Goff ruled for A. Thompson of Philadelphia against Philipp Colliers Company. The court ordered sale of the property in ninety days to satisfy a vendor’s lien of 318000, with a receiver appointed in O’Neil Barbour County, bond 50000. The decree requires annual interest and notes to be construed together, cites neglect in internal development and property maintenance, and deems timber cutting improper.
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Philipp Colliers Company
Barbour County
Goff
A. Thompson
Philadelphia
3. L. O'Neil
Fire Under Control at Solon Mine Reopens Soon
The Solon mine fire has been brought under complete control after burning for some time. Operations were slowed as the mine had been running at reduced capacity, but officials expect full operations to resume by the end of the present week.
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Solon
Ahlddie
High License Debates Highlight Charleston Session
Charleston scene shows Senate adverse report on Senator Baileys trust bill. Preston's measure fixes license tax at 3750 with county vote rights debated. An anti street bill arrives from Holle. Marshall seeks adjournment notice committee. motion dies. General appropriation and Wheeling Education Board bills loom after recess.
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Charleston
Baileys
Judiciary
Preston
Holle
Marshall
House
Senate
Wheeling Board of Education
Adamston Woman Taken by Death
Mrs Elizabeth Baxter widow of John Baxter died at her Adamston home Tuesday at 3 am after illness She was 78 and survived by four children Lloyd Elmer Clarenos Baxter and Mrs Angust Wiekenhaor The funeral arrangements were not yet settled burial will be in the local cemetery
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Ann Johnston
James Johnston
South
Chestnut Street
S. K. Arbuthnot
Gof M. B. Church
Marietta
Luter
Elizabeth Baxter
John Baxter
Adamston
Baxter
Lloyd
Elmer
Clarenos Baxter
Angust Wiekenhaor
Harima Appears Before Interstate Commerce Panel Again
In New York G Harima faced the Interstate Commerce Commission again after a prior hearing. The session examined concerns raised over transport and market practices. No final decision announced today.
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Ty Amoctatet Press
New York
G. Harima
Inter State Commerce
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Nathan Goff
Lorksburg Bank
L. B. Dellicker
Parkerstore
Olav O
H.K. Thaw
Ing City Hospital
Senator Thorn
Thurs
Lobbriet
Ais
Thompson
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