Posten Chosen President and Ad Hall Vice President
Today's session of the poxturas for West Virginia belag held officens elected SA Ponten Morgantown Re Ad Hall Weston vice president Hutman secretary M Strudjey treasurer. Next convention to be held in airkiburg sometime next October.
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Posten
Ad Hall
Spedal
Ndown
West Virginia
SA Ponten
Morgantown
Eles “Re Ad Hall
Weston
Hutman
M. Strudjey
Airkiburg
Annual convention of International Independent Telephone Assoc
The United States and Canada will host the largest meeting of telephone interests. The International Independent Telephone Association convention runs July 21 22 and 28 at the Coliseum during the electrical show. J Walter Barnes of Consolidated Telephone Co is chosen as delegate by the Fore Virginia Independent Telephone Association. Theo Gary names Ardt as Chief Sergeant At Arms of the international association.
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United States
Canada
Internatomal Independent Telephone Association
Coliseum
Talwary
J. Walter Barnes
Consolidated TelePhone Company
Virginia Independent Telephone
Ardt
Theo Gary
International Association
Mrs Thaw Heads to New York for Harry Thaw Trial
Mrs Thaw, mother of Harry Thaw, departed Philadelphia last night to attend her son's trial in New York. The Associated Press reports the move as she travels to witness the proceeding against Harry Thaw.
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Harry
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Brewer Betz Dies in Broad Oaks Home
John F. Betz a renowned brewer and Philadelphia magnate dies at his Broad Oaks residence. The family home is struck by illness with his two sons George aged six and Homer both ill, and Miss Murphy employed there also affected by the fever.
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Associaton Press
Philadelphia
John F. Betz
Miladelphia
H. P. Fuller
Broad Oaks
George
Homer
Miss Murphy
Buried Wagons and Wandering Boys Turn Up Mystery
Local youths William Wieys and Stewart Clark from Locust and West Main streets left home a day or two ago seeking adventure. They were last seen getting off a freight at Salem and planned to travel west from Walkersburg. Neighbors report prior mischief including stealing stall turf and chickens, with parents fearing for their safety.
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William Wieys
Locust
Stewart Clark
West Main Street
Marold Post
Pike and
Chestnut Streets
de. J. B Payne
Powly Yard
Harold
Edgell Accepts Post With Toledo Pearlers Clear Co
Edgell accepted a position as salesman with the Pearlers Clear Company of Toledo and will begin his duties in West Virginia. The former constructionable, Edgell, steps into a new role as salestan diy West Virginia as of January 1.
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U.C. Edgell
Tas
West Virginia
Pearlers Clear Company
Toledo
New Millinery Department Planned for Bon Ton Store
A new Bon Ton Millinery Department will open in the Bon Ton Store, managed by Mrs L F E Peters and Mrs C D Sturm. Gladden & Alexander awarded the remodel, with a modern show space, mirrors, cases, and fixtures. opening planned for late February.
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Mrs. Peters
Mrs. Sturm
Bon Ton
Bon Ton Millinery
L. FE. Peters
C.D. Sturm
Gladden & Alexander
Peters
Storm
Identified Dead Being Taken Home in Borough
ROVERTOWN residents mourn as death toll rises after a disaster as corpses are moved from the morgue to homes for burial. By Associated Press, January 16. Crowds gather at the morgue as families seek to identify and claim their dead for interment.
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Associated Press
Rovertown
Opera
Mie Morgue
Gas suffocation tragedy in Dodge Court kitchen
Mrs JenKine and her eighteen year old daughter were nearly suffocated by gas from a cooking stove in their Dodge Court home. A child alerted helpers who took them outside and a physician treated them. Both recovered from the incident.
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Dodge Court
Jen- Kine
Bowling Prizes Announced At Winehall Alley
The American Bowling alleys announce prizes for two weeks from January 1 to 15 and the later period to January 31. High scores include Vick and Vee Price at 125 in one set, with H. Dunfee noted for high scores in multiple events. For the January 15 to 31 period the top single game prizes are Cocket two dollars Fiveback two Cocked Hat three and boxball one. This marks the first prize offered on Winehall alley Weingrunt recently.
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Vick
Vee Price
H. Dunfee
Winehall
Queen Esther Society Meeting at Trinity Church
The Queen Esther Society of Trinity church Water street will meet at the church Friday afternoon. All members are requested to be frequent in attendance.
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Queen Esther Society of the Trinity Church
Water Street
Wil
Asl
Hogan Tome Burns in Fire Near Lost Crook
Winlsam Hogan and his wife were away at Jane Lew when their home near Lost Crook burned last evening. A overheated stove or fire from a store near Wheeling sparked the blaze at the Traits Hotel where several small items were damaged.
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Winlsam Hogan
Lost Crook
Jane Lew
Calary Bill HGH Thing Urges Passage At Special Session
Circuit Clerk Homer W Williams backs a proposed salary for county officials with fees turned over to state and county. He notes a likely passage at a special session despite opposition from in office incumbents and their allies aiming to lobby against it.
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Malary
Homer W. Williams
Williams
Fracas at Duff Street Church Leads to Arrests
Northview youths Ben Gill Richard Gill Earl Dudye and Charles Hurst were taken into custody after a disturbance during a Duff Street United Brethren service. The Rev Cunningham pressed charges. warrants for six others were sworn. Prisoners await hearings before Magistrate Gordon.
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Ben Gill
Richard Gill
Earl Dudye
Charles Hurst
Northvigw
Gordon
Duff Street
Stealey
Dugg
J. W. Shrader
Cunningham
Scott
Shrader
Post
White
Gills
Earl Dady
Ellen Duty
Ross O Severn
Severn
Officials Go To Richmond To Look Up Road Record
County Clerk W Gur Tetrick and Jefferson TD Basel left last night for Richmond Virginia to inspect court records of the Northwestern turnpike running through the county.
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Richmond
W. Gur Tetrick
Jefferson TD. Basel
Reverend Peters Addresses Woman's Circle at Central Church
The Rev. L. F. Peters spoke this afternoon to the Woman's Circle of the Central Presbyterian Church at the church, delivering a talk titled "Opportunity."
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L. F. Peters Starlock
Central Presbyterian Church
Pitched battle in Gary involving Hungarians and police
In Gary Indiana last night a pitched clash occurred between three policemen and thirteen Hungarian railroad laborers. Two Hungarians were killed one policeman wounded and several workers injured. Thirteen arrests were made as tensions between a Black worker and the Hungarians surfaced during the unrest.
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Ey Associaten Press
Chicago
Gary
Tnd
Prisoner Taylor Breaks Leg in Marion County Jail Attempt
Jeff Taylor, a Marion county prisoner awaiting trial in Fairmont on stabbing charges, is laid up with a broken left leg after a physical mishap in the Harrison county jail's prisoners core. He is under physician care as authorities deem the Marion jail insecure.
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Jeff ‘Taylor
Marion County
Harrison’county
Taylor
Fairmont
Clarksburg
Annual Meeting At Baptist Church Elects Deacons
Large attendance at the Baptist church annual meeting last night heard reports from all departments showing good conditions. A I Candell was re elected a deacon Carl Morner also elected a deacon Peery C Williams elected church treasurer succeeding Walter Elliott Edgar H Moore re elected church clerk Finance committee Amos Payne Daniel W Jacobs and Idhar Moore re elected.
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The
Baptist Church
A. I. Candell
Carl Morner
Peery C. Williams
Walter Elliott
Edgar H. Moore
Amos Payne
Daniel W. Jacobs
Idhar Ft. Moore
Jackson Wins Another Time Over Coal Lands Sale
In Parkersburg Judge Dayton in federal court yesterday ruled the prior contract to Conaway null and void. The case was set for further decree drafting and a master to be appointed, with a Parkersburg man suggested. The decision, handed at a former term, favors Col. Jackson and voids a coal lands sale by estate trustees, ordering possible resale.
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Jackson
Dayton
Prakersburg
Conaway
Jilge W
Haymond
Ma Arccher
Parkersburg
Col. Jackson
Rate of Bank of England Discount Reduced Again
London reports the Bank of England discount rate cut from six and one quarter percent to five percent. In other local notes, R. L. Robey visited Fairmont this week as part of regional activity and commentary.
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Eily Associated Press
London
Bank of England
R. L. Robey
Fairmont
Tribute to Col Mack as he retires from position
A social function at the Elke cal rooms in Parkersburg honored Col A M ndw who retires from the service of the 1 & C railroad. Resolutions of regret were adopted and he received a gold watch and charm presented by Parkersburg and Clarksburg friends. Sherman Dentam attended the state convention for postmasters.
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Elke Cal Rooms
Parkersburg
Col. A. Mr. Mtndw
1. & C. Railroad
Byaklen
Mts
Governor Dawson backs Swisher in Republican governor race
Governor William O. Dawson declares a preference for Charles Wesley Swisher in the West Virginia Republican nomination for governor. He says he has not worked to exclude any candidate and that his position reflects personal regard for Swisher and his candidacy, while denying any improper interference or collusion to derail others.
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Chiaki Brooks Smith
Chariiaton
William of O. Dawson
West
W. Hearne
Swisher
Dawson
Preas
Xivinur Swisher
Fey
Baby Dies at Wallace After Illness
Rehnah Shahady six month old child of Abraham Shahady a merchant at Wallace died Wednesday after an illness with pneumonia The body was taken to New Martinsville Thursday and buried
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Rehnah Shahady
Abraham Shahady
Wallace
Tiehody
New Martinsville
Edwards Trial Dragging Through Embezzlement Case
The Richard J. Edwards embezzlement trial resumes in circuit court with witnesses Oliver Jenks and May Highland testifying about cash and checks tied to the Metropolitan Lite Insurance Company. Progress is slow. cross examination begins. next witness J. W. Stephenson, former superintendent, testifies as the day ends.
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Richard J. Edwards
Metropolitan Lite Th Burance Company
Oliver Jenks
Wilmington
Del
Edward’ Ung
May Highland
Metropolitan
Rawards
Adwarileoni
Hatte
New York
Oak
Handlan
Wheeling
Attornney R. ©. Mayo
Baltimore
Siee Highland
J. W. Stephenson
Edwards
Wyatt Declines at Home in Shinnston
Wyatt, formerly of the state legislature, lies near death at his Shinnston home from a general illness. Local reports indicate rapid decline as supporters await updates on his condition.
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Wyatt
Shjinnston
Lagtetatera
Beeaiduw
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Daivson
Golden West
William Wiley
Etyles
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Air Sturm
Firet Clues
Salenludion
Cocked Hat
Calary Bill
Demtvers
WM. M. 0. Dawson
Jeff Taylor
Col. Mack
Sherman
Dentam
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Swighie
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