Old Mine Case Sparks Morality Inquiry in Town
A young woman known as Weekley, said to live in the old Pike coal mine area east of town, is alleged to wear men’s clothing and entertain men for immoral acts. Police found her there but lacked jurisdiction to arrest. Officers planned a chase to a distant mine with a posse to seize the suspected woman and others involved.
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Woulay
West Union
Anid
Old Pike
Kelley
Hill
Tin Plate
Tip Plate
Omoers
Michael Joyce
Henry Lewis
Alty
Jamaica Quake Costs Forty Lives and Fire
Reports from Jamaica indicate the Kingston quake destroyed part of the town and caused a fire. authorities fear for residents and visitors. United Fruit says mercantile offices in Kingston were destroyed and several killed. Rescue and relief work underway as fear of aftershocks lingers.
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Ty Auman
New York
Hner
Holland Bay
Jamaica
Kingston
Pire
Associated Pree
Boston
United Frult Company
America
England
Broaddus Board Meeting Considers Unification Proposal
At a Tuesday session the Broaddus Institute board discussed unifying Baptist educational interests in the state. It was decided no action would be taken now due to insufficient facts. The college buildings and campus conditions were reviewed, with improvements noted as satisfactory. Attendees included Thomas of Manzington and Woon of Shinnston among others.
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Baptist Educational Anterete
Board of
Tras
Stata
Broaddus Institute
West Virginia
Bapst General Association
Ee Board
F. Reed
Wara Obe Thomas
Manzington
Woon
Shinnston
George Mt. ObGraNos
Bette
Fairmont
Ore
Parkersburg
Messra, Peo
H. D. Boughner
Olerka'surg
Salvation Army Benefit Cake Sale at Pike Street Hall
The Salvation Army plans a bake sale and a benefit event on Saturday night at Velorix on Pike Street to raise funds for the work. A special feature will be held, with proceeds supporting Salvation Army efforts in the area.
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Salvation Army
Army
Pike Street
Velorix
State Meeting of Episcopalians Opens at Fairmont
Northwestern convocation of the Diocese of West Virginia opens in Fairmont with clergy and delegates in attendance. Bishop George W. Peterkin delivers opening sermon on Missionary Activity and Christian Vitality. Sessions include sermons, addresses, and discussions on Sunday school, religious education, and missionary work with participants from Clarksburg and nearby parishes.
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Diocese of
West Winginis
Act Fairmont
M.A. Banes
Christchurch
C. Dowell
Jacob Bribinghams
Wheeling
George W. Peterkin
West Wirgina
Tormient
Sersicon
Clarksburg
Moore
Trinity ‘Parish
Parkersburg
Isensilons
Mra
Geo
DeBolt
Fatrtont
Nditrems
B. Hamlin
Pikiahare
J. F. Plummer
Alice B. Hamlin
Pittebures
James F. Phimmer
Clarkaburg
Campbell 15 Not Guilty In Postoffice Robbery Case
The jury in Parkershare returned a not guilty verdict for James Campbell in a United States court trial over a June postoffice robbery at Robinson's Mills. Defense centered on alibi and family testimony. Campbell denied knowledge of Barker, the co arrestee who implicated him. The wife and daughter supported the alibi. Campbell testified he was at home with small gaps for two Saturday nights to play violin.
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Parkershare
James Campbell
United States
Robinson's Mills
Campbell
Barker
Pearce
Verdict Reaches Quickly in Campbell Affair Case
The defense did not present testimony linking Campbell to the affair and the jury returned a prompt verdict.
Oil Trust to Be Probed in West Virginia Legislature
Charleston West Virginia January 16 Lawmakers adjourned at noon until Wednesday. Key actions included Staunton tax measures and the Jamestown exposition bill passing second reading. Senate debated Littlepage’s resolution for an investigation of Standard Oil and other companies over competition and lobbying concerns. A committee hearing followed an effort to suspend rules. The day featured limited business in both houses and a schedule including the Kelly axe works visit Wednesday morning.
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Charleston
W. Va
House
Senate
Staunton
Littlepage
Standard
Mater
Mnade
Hoate
Kelly Axe Works
Board of Public Works
Parsons
Gallagher
Hones Comparrenc
Regielature
Rastromost Commission
Dl House Joiot
Maud
West Virginia
Stannton
Witt
Billy Ry Hart
Salem
Harrison County
Virginia
McDermott
Preddmnt
Mamet
Darst's Pure Food Bill Likely To Pass This Session
The Pure Food law introduced in the Senate by McKawn mirrors Darst's two year old measure and aligns with federal standards now in effect. Advocates expect amendments but anticipate passage this session as demand for a functional state pure food law grows across the state.
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Charleston
W. Va
Senate
McKawn
Darst
Ste
West Virginia lawmakers push bills at capital amid committee action
Charleston dispatch reports lawmakers busy in the capital introducing numerous bills. Senate measures include tax and property reforms, alcohol laws, and a birth amendments bill. House actions cover exhibits funding, monument provisions, and anti counterfeit commerce, with several resolutions and committee referrals noted.
Richard Miles aka Texas Harry Pleads Guilty in Federal Court
In Parkersburg the defendant Richard Miles alias Texas Harry colored pleaded guilty to an internal revenue law violation. The district attorney called it a flagrant case with narcotics involvement, and Judge Dastin sentenced him to five months in Harrison County Jail and a $100 fine. The court warned that future offenses would lead to prison and noted alleged threats against a witness.
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Richard Miles
Texas
Harry
Parkersburg
Internal Revenue Law
Nalor
Boyd
Daston
Harrison County
Tim
Double Niffék
Wiso
Boiler blast kills five aboard railroad freight train
Explosion of a Philadelphia & Reading freight engine at Bridgeport near Norristown on January 16 killed five trainmen. Conductor Charles Stern, fireman John Noblock, brakemen Roy Schedar and Elmer Kane, and an unknown man in charge of stock were long-time Allentown residents. Low boiler water caused the blast.
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Norristown
Holler
Philadelphia & Reading
Bridgeport
Charles Stern
John Noblock
Roy Scheder
Elmer Kane
Allentown
Charleston Freezing Capitol to Come Here
A break in a gas train at 4 a m today plunged Charleston into cold. Power and light were affected, with the city seeking relief as shutdowns hit facilities and residents faced freezing conditions.
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Charleston
Capitol
W. Va
Hornick Resigns Amid Citywide Water and Power Crisis
In Hornick's resignation, the town faces severe service outages as hotels and restaurants turn to makeshift housing. Streets flood, streetcars halted, and water works are submerged. water supply is stopped and few homes have power. Lee Borsick is named to city duties, while talks of Weston asylum and Pittsburg moves unfold as officials plan to relocate and reorganize the police force.
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Lee Borsick
Mt Asdeiljoura
Weston
Pittsburg
Good Meeting Held At Church
Inclement weather reduced crowd but revival services remained strong. Opening prayer and praise were devotional with varied congregation participation. Sermon theme: Practical Religion the Kind to Have and to Get. Plans for daily 3 o'clock afternoon meetings and a children’s session from 4 to 5. Tonight’s revival continues under the theme Workers Together With Him. Several members prayed, showing growing church interest. All are invited to attend.
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Good Samaritan
Convention Honors Davis and Elects Officers
Washington January 16 The national convention for expanding foreign commerce in the United States elected permanent officers. President William McCarron of New York vice president Cornelia Noone of New York F B Loomis Springfield Ohio Hesty G Davis Elkins West Virginia Secretary P S Gardner.
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Washington
United States
William ‘McCarronl
Bf Naw ‘Tork
Cornelia “No
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Him Grove
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Basay
W. H. Meyers
St. Mathias Church
Grafton
Jamestown
Jacob Brittingham
St. Luke's
Japan
James J. Chapman
St John’s
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Mr. Showalter
OIL Trust
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W.va
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Hornick
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