West Virginia Boss J T McGraw to Face Deposition Crisis
Rebel factions gather in Charleston as plans to depose John T McGraw, West Virginia Democratic boss from Graf ton, gain momentum. MacCorkle-Chilton faction and recruits aim to oust him before the United States Senate race decision next Monday night, citing discontent over his leadership and national committee ties.
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John T. McGraw
Grafton
West Virginia
National Democratic
McGrante
Bugia
McGraw
Haeiorsansation
al- Ree
New York
Washington
MacCorkle-Chilton Gang
Charleston
Teres
MacCorkie
Chitton Gang
Stor
Eloquent defense clears man accused in teen girl's shooting
Samuel W. Gordon Ally defended Harris colored in a December shooting charge against Maud Stewart. Harris, arrested on a warrant by Ta Fayette Stewart, claimed the wound to the girl was accidental during a festive gathering at a junction house. The magistrate dismissed the warrant after evidence showed the gun was fired accidentally during a playful act. Stewart was treated at Kessler hospital and recovered. Gordon praised for his defense.
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Samuel W. Gordon
Harris
Maud Stewart
Harry Gordon
Art Waldo
Stewart
Kessler Hospital
Explosion at gas plant kills one and injures many
An explosion at a gas plant in Woodman hall Wilmington Wilmington region last night killed F H Pope and an award Scherboer and left about a dozen others injured during a card party in progress. The event was reported by Associated Press from Arkansas City Kansas area noting an earthquake shock was felt early today.
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Associated Press
Wilmington
F. H. Pope
Award Scherboer
Woodman Hall
Prem
Arkansas City
Kayes Law
Legislature Adjourns Until Monday Amid Senator Illness
Charleston reports the legislature adjourned until Monday as Senator McDermott remains ill from stomach poisoning and was driven by carriage from hospital to the senate. In the House a bill proposing direct election of U S senators by the people was introduced, while committee naming is postponed due to President McDermott's illness.
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Charleston
Hoth Annies
McDermott
Senate
United States
Ris
Deputy Game Warden Commissioned by Governor
Andrew Lyon has been commissioned deputy state game warden by the governor and he took the oath of office Friday.
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Andrew Lyon
Murder confession ties Hargis Callahan to Dr Cox killing
Jackson Kentucky January 11 Associated Press reports John Smith under indictment for the murder of Dr B D Cox confesses naming James Hargis and E D Callahan as ringleaders. He says Callahan paid $100 after the killing. Rulings favoring Hargis trigger court actions in Frankfort as authorities fear riots and troop deployment is considered. state officials dispute the confession and question the need for troops while seeking protection for witnesses.
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Associated Press
Jackson
John Smith
B. D. Cox
Commonwealth
Jouett
Smith
James Hargis
E. D. Callahan
Eloyent Joh Callahan
Jim
Jim Hargis
Court of Appeals
Hargis
Lawrence
Hines
Lexington
Smith Contacion
Asbury
Reed Smoot to Hold Senate Seat in View of Senate
Chicago dispatch reports Senator Reed Smoot will keep his Senate seat as a majority in the Senate believes he cannot be deprived under current conditions. The January 11 report from Washington cites the Tribune.
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Associated Press
Chicago
the Tribune
Washington
Reed Smoot
Senate
Court Orders Gas On At Marsh Home
Judge Charles W. Lynch granted a temporary and mandatory injunction against the Philadelphia Company and its agents after they cut off Marsh’s gas supply. Sheriff Flanigan served the order in the afternoon. The dispute centers on Marsh using too much gas for domestic purposes under a domestic use clause.
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Charles W. Lynch
Philadelphia Company
Bill J. Marsh
Brown
Marsh
John M. Flanigan
Jesse
Divorce action filed in circuit court over infidelity
Mrs. Viola Hickman filed for divorce from John R. Hickman in circuit court on the ground of infidelity. An injunction against the husband was issued and served, restraining disposal of his property until further order of the court and the suit for divorce proceeds.
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Circuit Court
Viola Hickman Agamat
John R. Hickman
Submarine Algerian Sinks Off Cherbourg At Night
Cherbourg Jan 11 The submarine boat Algerian sank near Temoorings bore in the night with no one aboard at the time. Casualties are reported none and the vessel is believed lost. The incident is under naval inquiry and weather conditions are reported calm.
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Associated Press
Cherbourg
Prance
Temoorings
Water Subject Is Handled In a Very Able Manner
Alleged leper not yet found after a thorough police search for foreigners said to be associated with the leprosy. The man was dumped from a Baltimore and Ohio coach in local yards Wednesday evening. Police fear he is walking toward Fairman and may arrive within a day. Authorities notify neighboring towns to be on the lookout for the unproven leper.
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Baltmore & Ohig
Fairman
New Copper Circuits Readied Between Cities
The Consolidated Telephone Company reports a new No 10 copper circuit from this city to Parkersburg and a forthcoming No 10 link between Fairmont and Wheeling. Completion advances for the Wheeling end, and a finished Fairmont segment improve first class service. five copper circuits now connect Fairmont and Clarksburg.
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Consolidated ‘Telephone Company
Parkersburg
Fairmont
Wheeling
Hanson
Barnes
Beteen Fairmont
Clarksburg
Fire disaster in Golspotshelm kills twenty in Germany
Reports from Strasburg Germany say a devastating factory fire in nearby Golspotshelm claims twenty lives. Firefighters battled the blaze as authorities opened an investigation into the cause and safety lapses at the plant.
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Associated Press
Strasburg
Germany
Golspotshelm
Missing Steamer Ponce Towed Into Bermuda
Bermuda reports the steamer Ponce finally towed into Hamilton after being at sea for seventeen days and eleven days overdue. The Maracan arrived later with no sign of the Ponce. Officials say machinery derailment delayed both ships and crews.
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Ponce
Bermuda
New York
New York and
Porto Rico Steamship Company
Franklin D. Mooney
Maracan
Taken Home From Hospital After Surgery
Mrs Callie V Chord who had Theon U1 with appendictity and underwent an operation at St Marys hospital was removed to her home south of the city Thursday.
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Callie V. Chord
St. Mary's Hospital
Prayer meetings draw large crowd across Methodist groups
Last night the Methods conducted a highly successful run of group prayer meetings per Telegram schedule. The pastor reported strong input from all group leaders, signaling unusual interest and meaningful impact. Revival starts Sunday Jan 12 with Pentecostal Hymnal No 3 used at the opening service. Books priced 25 cents for music and 19 cents for word edition. All Methodists and friends urged to attend 7:30 p.m. group meetings at assigned homes across 11 groups under specified leaders with addresses listed.
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Hugh Garvin
Mast Main
Duthnot
Clarksburg Water Works Capacity Study
Report by the Board of Trade on Water Works evaluates city needs for Clarksburg water system. It estimates population 15 090 and daily pumpage about 1 709 000 gallons for 15 000 people, noting high per capita use due to manufacturing. Proposes expansion with storage and new turbines to meet future demand without frequent service disruption.
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Wotinam Sona
Cincinnati
Bown
Markeburg
Board of ‘Trade On Water
Fi Oahars
Clarksburg
United
T. Mi Jackson
Trost
Dechuse Ik Caribol Te Readli
Fiscom
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