Wall Street fire tragedy at Boyertown opera house
A Boyertown Pa blaze at the Rhoades opera house traps patrons and visitors, with 150 bodies found and hundreds missing. The brick three story venue on Philadelphia Avenue housed about 425 people when a tank and kerosene lamp rig ignited, triggering a deadly crush and chaotic scramble for exits. Fire raged through the building until early morning, with total losses estimated at 75,000 dollars.
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Ton
Tate
Boylertown
Thone
Walla
Philadelphia Avenue
Stige
Three Prisoners Brought Before Mayor Crile
Three men appeared in the police court before Mayor Crile this morning for being drunk in Threltygs Street. Elmer Moore was jailed for three days in lieu of a 33 dollar fine, Andrew McKelvy paid 5 dollars and was released, and John McCracken was sent for three days for nonpayment of the fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crile AL Ute
Rey
Elmer Moore
Sento Gall
Ilu Feort
Andrew McKelvy
Combcs
John McCracken
Chicago Markets Weak Amid Signal From Trade Data
In Chicago on January 14, traders react to mixed signals from domestic trade data, with concerns over a potential rate shift and a 104 percent reading cited by COM officials.
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Chicago
Preston Means To Pay Debts
In Fairmont on January 14, friends of Rev. South G. Preston dispute rumors that he skipped town with debts. The article recalls his Kentucky origins, legal past, and clerical career in West Virginia, noting recent business attempts at Mt. Lake Park and mounting financial troubles linked to a boarding house, store, and a planned newspaper venture.
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Fairmont
South G. Preston
Preston Wan
Boothsville
Preston
Kenstucky
West Virginia
Bowtyville
Toothwiile
Mt. Lake Park
Lydia Suitm
Enterprise
Alleshenny House
Lt. P. Carr
Farrmont
Pari
Herscel Yoat
Aged Woman Dies in East Clarksburg
Mrs. Danla A. Dilworth 86 died in East Clarksburg after pneumonia. Survived by three children including Mrs. A. P. Stewart and B. Milworth, both of Clarksburg. Funeral services set for Wednesday at Fleming ton with burial to follow at Astor cemetery.
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Julia Dilworth
Astor
Danla A. Dilworth
A. P. Stewart
Clarksburg
Dilworth
Milworth
Taxlor County
Tony
Flemington
Defense Takes Up Thaw Trial Evidence
The defense began presenting its case in the Thaw trial in New York on January 14. Physicians treating Thaw and the defendant’s family were called to testify, and the district attorney blocked portions of that testimony. A former Worcester University teacher from Ohio testified that Thaw’s conduct in 1886 appeared irrational.
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Ansociated Press
New York
Efense
Jerome
Thaw
Worcester, Ohio
Coroner Jury Delays Verdict In Monongah Mine Disaster
Two more coroner jury sessions were held in Fairmont as investigators review evidence and maps after nearly 100 witnesses. Chief Mine Inspector Paull of West Virginia testified the explosion may have been caused by a blown-out air blast, with attorneys and coal company representatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Monongah
Paull
West Virginia
Cabinet crisis rocks territory as budget clash unfolds
A cabinet crisis erupted in the territory today over budget disputes. Premier Satant Wise reportedly tendered his resignation but it was not accepted, amid tensions between the fiancé and minister of communications and other officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Torio
Burget
Satant Wise
Capt. Hamilton Rose Chronically Ill in Parkersburg Residence
Captain Hamilton Rose of Parkersburg Surg was found unconscious in his bathroom Sunday morning. Doctors were summoned. he regained consciousness and showed improvement while confined to his room. Rose served as a Te. and O. company commander in the trenches for years.
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Hamilton Rose
Parkers Surg
Rose
Edwards on Trial in Metropolitan Case Reads in Court
The felony case against Richard J. Edwards ex superintendent of Metropolitan Life Insurance was heard in circuit court with motions argued in the forenoon. A jury was seated. Edwards accused of embezzlement of 309 from the company, his defense claiming civil action rather than criminal. The trial continues with the defense seeking a fair settlement. Also noted is a separate bond for Abraham Scott and a New York item about Sir Thomas Lipton denying a race challenge for the America's Cup.
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Richard J. Edwards
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Clarksburg
Edly R. Fortyey
E. Davimon
G. Monroe
Ice
T. G. Lyckwood
D. J. Haggerty
F. M. Robinson
J. M. Crist
L. J. Davligon
Thomas W. Burke
Chester M. Cunningham
Nathan Q. Bartlett
Edwards
Grand
Will
Morris
Stile
Caw
Edward
J. HE. Baw
Dc Tense
Sigents
Agenta
Law
Edwardy
Agatnet
Edwarda
Dalimore
Eureka Life Insurance Company
Metropolitan
Washington
Eureka
Will M. Morris
Torney Trainard Handlen
Wheeling
J. B. Law
Richard C. Mayo
Baltimore
Dallas Moore
Baltmore
Abraham Scott
Postmasters to Address Morgantown Convention
Mitchcock first aenietant postmaster general will address the postmasters of West Virginia at their Morgantown convention tonight. The meeting, in the courthouse and open to the public, will feature multiple speakers from the department including Cemgroeman Bturétis and Arnold C. Bhhere.
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Mitchcock
Morgantown
Weiner
E Court House
Iin
Hitchcock
Cemgroeman Bturétis
Arnold C. Bhhere
Charlas Wesles
James K. Fish
Wheeling
Beckham Falls Short In Kentucky Senate Race
In Frankfort on January 14 Associated Press reports Governor Beckham fell three votes short of the U.S. Senate election. In the Senate ballot Beckham 18 Bradley 16 and four scattered votes. in the House Beckham 48 Bradley 4 and Baird 1 with one Republican absent and one Democrat not voting.
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Associated Press
Frankfort
United States
Beckham
Bradley
Kaddle Baird
Yale
Supreme Court sentences clerk and senator in Ohio case
The Supreme Court in Columbus Ohio on January 14 sentenced former Supreme Court Clerk Lawson W Binston to ten days in jail and State Senator Austin of Toledo to ten days in jail plus a $100 fine for securing a certificate to practice law in the state without proper examination.
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Amocisten Pres
Columbus
Supreme Court Today
Supreme Court
Lawson W.binston
Austin
Toledo
Murder trial opens as crowd fills court in Philip
Allcaby Hill stands charged with murdering James Lebo an Indian at Relington. A jury of twelve is impaneled including A S Hawking W R Stansbury T A Waugh and others. Evidence begins after jury is sworn amid a large audience in circuit court this morning.
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Philip
Allcaby Hill
James Lebo
Relington
Ciicuit Court
A. S. Hawking
W. R. Stansbury
T. A. Waugh
A. Boie Ine
W. M. Ross
Jil Barnes
Bt, Moore
la A. Payne
Ministerial Meeting Debates Civil Law Role
Nine members attended the City Ministerial Association meeting at Goff Chapel. Rev H J Metheny argued for an active church relation to civil law. The group discussed improving Sunday school teaching staff and plan teacher training and gospel study notes.
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Goff Chapel
Parture
H. J. Metheny
Echnoi
Mogt
Newt Tutore
St Jena
Executive Committee Opens First Quarterly Sessions at Baptist Church
The Executive Committee of the Baptist General Association of West Virginia met in Parkersburg at the First Baptist Church. Sessions began at 10 30 am and 1 30 pm with pastors and leaders from Huntington Morgantown Fairmont Bridgeport Clarksburg and Flatwoods in attendance. The group discussed the Parkersburg city missionary work with J B Naylor of Williamsport NY engaged at 3500 salary with 200 to be paid by the board.
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The
Baptist General Asociation of
West Virginia
Waa
First Baptist Church
Moore Sf . Summers
John 8. Stump
Parkersburg
W. J. Eddy
Fairmont
M. L. Wood
Huntington
D. B. Purin
Miander
Messrs. McDunel
Edgan Summers
Parkeraburg City
J.B Naylor
Williamaton
Naylor
Not Guilty in Bigamy Case for Mrs Oma Hornick
Jury returns a verdict of not guilty for Mrs Oma Hornick in a bigamy case. The court for the case against her former husband and the alive spouse ended with applause as she left the courthouse with her husband and three children amid congratulations from spectators.
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Oma Hornick
Ogrer
Vreeman Hornick
McCourt
Den
Aie Hornick
Thom Amiling
Uwe
Woll Aw
Hyde Held On Horse Theft Charge In Ohio County
William Hyde, charged with stealing a horse from Dr. C. W. Halterman on the Austin Post farm along Sycamore Creek, was recommitted to jail for ten days to await nine further hearings. Hyde claimed a hearing delay to secure witnesses. the court questioned his sanity and readiness.
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William Hyde
C. W. Halterman
Austin Post
Sycamore Creek
Gordon
Ing. Hyde
Codarage County
Querry
Hyde
Terman
CASH REGISTER RIFLED AT N BAX KOR STORES
Burglars rifled two Main Street stores opposite Pourth with entry through a rear window or front doors, leaving footprints in snow. A bloodhound chase reached Water tanks in Adamston before ending without a capture. No weapon or motive clear. theft involved cash register totals.
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N Bax Kor
Main Street
Pourth
Dirglara
Myntery Sbroif
Assond Mtory
Oaah Register
J. W. Schrader
London White
Adamston
West Virginia University Club banquet speakers set
The WVU Club of Western Pennsylvania will host an annual banquet at Hotel geht lay Pittabure on Friday evening January 7 at 7 20. Principal speaker Stuart F Reed of Clarksburg will deliver a discourse on What West Virginians Have Been. Coat is 160 per plate. Indies invited. secretary D B Parsons 466 Biddle Ave Wilkinsburg.
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West Virginia University Club of
Western Pennsylvania
Gehen Lay
Pittabure
Stuart F. Reed
Clarksburg
West
D. B. Parsons
Biddle Avenue
Wilkinsburg
D. Sweenes
C. Holy
J. D Gyoone Y
F. G. Holy
D. B. Tarsans
Lee , St. Clair
FG. Gtom
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Jor Hart
Vairmont
Redativen
Grisis
Ham Rose Tll
Sir Thomas Lipton
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Prews
Hitchogk
N. Baker’s Big Stores
Baptist Board
Begktam
Kentucky
ARGE
Philippi
Baptist Church
Hyde Agts
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Et Lomikerport
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Tuart Freed
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