Metcalf Case Links to Bradley Scandal Amid Shooting Claims
In Terre Haute and Washington reports, Mrs Thomas Metcalf claims harm by banker Samuel R Hamill prompting legal action over an estate dispute in St Louis. Hamill’s attorney says the trouble arose from a contested estate and Metcalf had visited his office regularly. No confirmation of Mrs Metcalf’s identity or location was found in Turah Haute.
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Associated Frew
Mra
Thomas Matcall
John
Samuel R. Hamill
Federal
Annie M. Bradley
Metcalf
Hamil
Terre Haute
Hamill
Brown
Métcalt
Attornay Richter
Walsh
Coun
Metcalf Hujiev
St. Louis
Richter
Metcalf de Cate
Ay Associates Press
Turah Haute
Thomas Metall
Inqu' AL Hamill
Banker Stabbed Near Ardxley in Westchester Robbery
The body of Frank Nunno a wealthy young banker from Westchester county was found on a lonely road near Ardxley. He was stabbed in the neck and robbed. Police pursue the robbers.
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Associated Press
New York
Frank Nunno
Westchester County
Ardxley
Oliver Stewart to Speak at Grand Opera House Sunday
FE Mills of Fairmont announces Chicago orator Oliver Stewart will speak at the Grand opera house Sunday afternoon. Admission free. all welcome. Also Salem Academy and Probatious Institute schedule a basketball game at Company K armory Saturday night at 8 with 25 cent admission.
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WW. Stewart
Chicago
Baptist Church
Orond Opera House
Fiie
Mr. Wartle
Melle Nols Foghdatune
West
Salem Cullogy
Proaddus Institute
Company K Armory
Glen | Aik
Oliver Stewart
Opera House
Coroner's Jury Verdict in Monongah Mine Disaster
The coroner's jury in Marion County West Virginia concluded its inquest into the Monongah mine disaster, finding that A H Morris Charley Mocain John McGean and about three hundred fifty others died December 6 1907 from an explosion at Monongah Mines Nos 1 and 8. The panel urged further safety research and appropriations for mine safety, equipment and expert investigations.
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Fairmont
Monongah
West Virginia
Marion
W. Va
B.S. Amos
All County
A. H. Morris
Charley McKain
John M. McGraw
A. A. Morris
M. McGraw
Fairmont Coal.com
Edwards Felony Case Proceeds In Circuit Court
In circuit court on Wednesday morning the trial of Richard L. Edwards for embezzlement of $200 from Metropolitan Life Insurance resumed. Prosecutor J B Law led a stern cross examination of W R Graham, a New York company clerk, focusing on the company pocket, checks issued by Edwards, and overdrafts. Graham remained on the stand through Tuesday evening. W R Fults pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor indictment and was fined $10 plus costs. Orders of sale were issued in cases including George W Shuttleworth v James E Morrison and Bishu T Parka et al v Hiram Daweon et al.
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Richard L. Edwards
Metropolitan Life Insurative Company
Graham
J. B. Law
B. L. Graham
Compuy
New York
Witner
Edwards
W. WR. Fults
Guily
Costa
George W. Shuttleworth
James E. Morrison
Bishu T Parka
Hiram Daweon
Secretary Cortelyou Denies Resignation Reports
Secretary Cortelyou in the Treasury Department denies a resignation rumor. He says no truth to reports he had resigned or would resign and states he has no serious talks with the President. The White House has no comment on the matter.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Cortelyou
Treasury Department
Witte
Gortelyou
Merchants Meet Highlights State Trade Association Ties
The Clarksburg Retail Merchants Association hosted a business social in Hoffman Hall last night. J B Price from Staunton Va spoke on the Staunton association and its link to Virginia’s merchants council. Cohen's orchestra played during the evening.
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Clarksburg
Hoffman Hall
J.B. Price
Staunton
Virginia
Cohen
Bodies Found Near Pennsylvania Rail Line
The bodies of Ira B. Stetson of East Liverpool Ohio and Albert E. Donovan of New Rochelle New York were found today beside Pennsylvania railroad tracks near here. In Parkersburg, Pete Kovellis a Greek laborer was murdered in the B. and O. railroad yards last night. His death blow to the head and clothes set afire were observed by Conductor Broadwater. Three unknown colored men seen in yards earlier are suspected.
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Ira B. Stetson
East Liverpool
Albert E. Donovan
New Rochell
N. Y
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bellagea
Frdeas
Tradnc
Parkersburg
Pete Kovelliis
Broadwater
Black Hand referenced as intimidation threat before grand jury
Jan 15 in delivering charge to the federal grand jury Judge A G Dayton of the United States circuit court told Ava Jury that among foreign classes there exist secret societies such as the Black Hand that deal in intimidation and murder. He urged the grand jury to investigate such cases. Two members of the East Liverpool Black Hand gang are in jail here awaiting grand jury action.
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Parkersburg
Federal Grand Jury
A. G. Dayton
United States Circuit Court
Ava Jury
Grand Jury
East Liverpool
Black Hand
Farrison County Medical Society Meets Tonight
The regular weekly meeting of the Farrison County Medical Society is scheduled for 3 o'clock this evening in the Empire Building.
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Farrison County Medical Society
Empire Building
George Lockwood Announces Candidacy in Eleventh District
George Lockwood private secretary to Vice President Fairbanks announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congress in Indiana's eleventh district. Wheat closed at 1.03 1 4 and corn at 66 1 8 with oats at 4 in Chicago trading.
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Associated Frees
Peru
Ind
George Lockwood
Fairbanks
Hie
Congress
Iy Associated Prem
Chicago
Testimony Highlights Thaw’s Eccentric Life Before White Killing
New York January 15 Associated Press witnesses new to the case testified at Harry Thaw trial. They described his eccentricities during the year before the Stanford White murder and said he appeared irrational to them.
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Associated Press
New York
Harry Thaw
Stanford White
McConnell Acquitted in United States Court
Joe McConnell was acquitted in a United States court at Parkersburg of illicit selling. The case tied to a speakeasy at the depot keeping triplers supplied through a go between Joe Williamson who collected money and distributed goods.
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Joe McConnell
Parkersburg
Weat Union
McConnell
Joe Williamson
Eastern Division clubs seek new league as Ohio Penn teams withdraw
Representatives from Newark Lancaster Mansfield Marion and other Ohio Penn league clubs met in Columbus to form another organization. Lima Springfield Hamilton Richmond Ind and other clubs applied for admission. Robert Quinn of Columbus is expected to be elected president.
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Columbus
Newark
Lancaster
Mansfield
Marion
Lima
Springfield
Hamilton
Richmond
Ind
Robert Quinn
Ballot for United States Senator falls short in Frantfort
A joint session ballot in Franklin Kentucky yielded 66 for Beckham and 64 for Bradley with two absent. An earlier Telegram note predicted five Saturdays in February. Frank Shuttleworth calculated the schedule, predicting the next occurrence in 1936. Oil news reports the South Penn Company drilled No. 6 on the Nutter form, with the well filling back to a shallow depth.
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Franfort
United States
Beckham
Bradley
Sentering
Shuttleworth
Sumarlield
South Penn of Company
Mountain Growth Report From Ex-South Worker
Fleming Holden returns home from Als toma and southern states where he worked on an evil engineering crew. He notes marked city improvements and a higher Plonkckinnick than before his departure. Mrs Philly adier jE Meproved and her condition shows improvement.
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Fleming Holden
Alstoma
Theatre Fire Death Toll Reaches 168 in Boyertown
At the Boyertown opera house a fire killed one firefighter and injured two others, with 166 bodies recovered by 2 PM and 168 dead overall as relatives struggled to identify loved ones amid burned remains. Undertakers from nearby towns assisted as morgue facilities overflowed and families gathered.
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Boyertown
Associated Pree
Eniis
Opera
Perscom
American officers entertained at embassy garden party
American officers with the Pacific fleet were hosted by President Penna at breakfast in Rio Janerio and invited to a garden party at the American embassy. Newspapers praised the sailors for their good behavior after yesterday’s shore party.
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Rio Janeiro
Embassy
Rio Janerio
Penna
Éallors
SULLIVAN ELKS SEND RELIEF TO MONONGAH MINE SUFFERERS
From Sullivan Indiana a charity letter reports a 0.00 contribution from Sullivan Lodge No 911 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks to the Monongah Mine Relief Committee. The note from Pred Fy Baya, Charity Committee Chairman, asks the funds be sent to treasurer Sanda.
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Sullivan
Ind
Dawson
Teetts
C. Dawson
Wheeline
Faye Tam
Sanda
Monongah Mine Relief Committee
Order of Elks
Elks
Sullivan Lodge of Elks
Des Moines Ott Dies After Typhoid Attack at 32
Des Moines Ott, a mercyor for Miohonga hela county and a noted figure in Morgantown, died after a week long typhoid fever. He was 32, survived by his wife and one child. Mer. Witt was a prominent member of the state national gird and lieutenant of Company L.
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Morgantown
Des Moines
Ott
Miohongahela
Mer. Witt
Thefrat Leutenant
Company L
Jury at Waldo Courthouse Restless as Trial Drags
The circuit court jurors at Waldo hotel courthouse lounge in discomfort during a lengthy session. Deputies are instructed to bring order and resume the trial in the shared courtroom as authorities address the disturbance and ensure proper conduct.
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Waldo
Circuit Court
Waldo Hotel
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