Independent Telephone Association elects Barnes president
In Pittsburgh on January 17 the newly formed United Independent Telephone Association of America elected J Walter Barnes of Fairmont West Virginia as president with BD Slide of Jamestown Pa and J H Wright of Jamestown N Y as vice presidents H H Bradley of Philadelphia named secretary The gathering included representatives from Pennsylvania Indiana West Virginia and New York. In France on January 17 Senators and deputies convened to elect a new republic president to succeed President Faure The palace interiors were grand and 900 seats were set in the congress hall Several ballots were anticipated before a decision under the constitution rules if no candidate achieves a majority after the third ballot the top vote getter would be elected to president Continued on page four.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Indiana
West Virginia
New York
United Independent Telephone Association of Américs
J. Walter Barnes
Fairmont
W. Va
Slide
Johnmatown
J. H. Wright
Jamestown
N.Y
H. H. Bradley
Philadelphia
Versiudes
France
Paljiter— Jes
Siders Take Over Meat Shop From Rittero
The meat shop formerly run by A. My Rittero has been sold to the Sider brothers who have now taken charge.
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A. My Rittero
Ap Salam
Sider Brothers
American miner Hammond plans Yaqui War Pacification
John Hays Hammond, American miner and millionaire, seeks Mexican permission to enter the Yaqui stronghold in Sonora with 10 Qt and unaccompanied by others except an interpreter. He aims to pacify the Yaqui Indians after thirty years of fighting and believes permission will be granted.
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Sonora
Hammond
Elderly Woman Fatally Struck by Train Near Wilsonburg
Mrs. Sarah Windon, about 80, of Steynold, stepping from a sidetrack onto the main line, was killed instantly by an eastbound fast freight as she waited near John H. Strother’s store in Wilsonburg at 12:30 PM. Authorities suggest confusion at an advanced age, with no evasive action taken as the train approached.
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Sarah W Windon
Charles “Winton, Sr
Steynold
Thte
Strick
John H. Strother
Wilsonburg
Mai
Two Die After St Louis Crash Involving Inadequate Repair
A St Louis incident left two people dead after a car collision near a malfunctioning rotary. Investigators cite unclear road markings and faded signage as contributing factors as authorities pursue further details.
Oil tests yield varied gas and oil shows across counties
In Moon Oil and Gas tests on the Myra d H Atkinson farm a small oil production is reported. Carnegie Natural Gas tests on the David Flanigas farm show a light gas presence while nearby wells produce limited oil. Nathan Goff reports a 17 000 000 cubic foot gas estimate on the 18 awa farm. South Penn Oil No 7 on the I B White tract and Philadelphia Co tests on Wy iB Maxwell farm show light gas and thick ears during cleanup.
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Moon Oil and Gas Company
Myra d H. Atkinson
Wallace
Towser Legrie
Sardis
Carnegie Natural Gas Company
Camp Gun
Na’than Goff
Home Rule Bill Passes Commons by 110 Vote
London reports the home rule bill passed the house of commons after a long battle by a majority of 110. It was then read for the first time in the house of lords this evening.
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London
House of Commons
House of Lords
Inaugural Ball No.1 Election of Directors
Shareholders of Home Bank for Savings held their annual meeting and elected a board of directors and officers for the year. The roster includes Dorsey, Cork John II, Ruhl, Roblegard, Williams, Byrd, Guy, Williams, Kingard, Coleman, Goavall, and Pras. Officers listed are Awl as president, Williams and Byrd as vice presidents, SoreseaaNiur as cashier, and Gotwymer as assistant cashier. Washington dispatch notes no inaugural ball this year following a committee discussion over eliminating the function.
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For Savings
Dorsey
W. Cork John II
Ruhl
John Roblegard
J. W. Williams
W. T. Byrd
Guy ‘Etrick
Homier W. Williams
Peter H
Kingard
Thomas Coleman
Thomas Goavall
Pras
Joum 1
Awl
WW. Williams
W. T. Byr
L. SoreseaaNiur
W. Gotwymer
Ae ‘Sistent Cashier
Chicago Wracy Market Notes and City Council Meeting
Jan 17 Chicago market reports May wheat at 83 and corn at 32. City council schedules its last regular meeting of the month at the city building on West Rahim Street tonight at 7 o clock.
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Chicago
Westrahim Street
Fifth Annual Convention of Pedagogues Draws Large Attendance
Despite weather, about 150 county teachers attended the Harpigan County Teachers Association opening session at the Central Christian church. The crowd was expected to exceed 200, with six rural districts sending full teacher delegations. A. P. Morrison presided as Willams spoke on the new course of study and textbooks, stressing alignment with the state manual and practical, engaging texts. Joe Jamex discussed improving attendance through friendly school culture, while Carl Lawson noted the difference between intimacy and authority. Clyde McIntyre highlighted school benefits, with continued remarks on the program on page two.
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Harpigan County Teachers’ Association
Central Christian Church
A. P. Morrison
Bolly
Sardis
Coal
Clark
Simpsom
Tenmile
Board of Education
W M. Long
Willams
Wiliams
State Superintendent of Schools
Eleanor Black
Joe Jamex
Carl
Lawson
Clyde McIntyre
Vote to Name Democrat in Harleton Senate Presidency
Janu 17 The Senate began with thirty eight votes cast for president as the House adjourned until Monday. Republicans hesitate on a caucus while Democrats push to secure a Democratic president and advance agreed legislation. No material shift in the senatorial balance, with a recess called until this afternoon.
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Harleston
Janu
Senate
House
Circuit court deals with damag es from railroad water
Friday afternoon session opened with Mathews T Williams suing Baltimore and Ohio Railroad claiming damages from water runoff entering his property. Other actions included Anne Matthey v Alice oft demurrer overruled and a verdict for Stout in a $10 damage suit against Fairmont and Clarksburg Traction Company.
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Mathews T. Williams
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Anne Matthey
Alice
Fairmont and Clarksburg Traction Company
Rudolph Farmer
Neathat Aare Cohen
Trial of Passers of Counterfeit Bills Begins
Federal court in Parkersburg opens the trial of men accused of passing counterfeit currency. The grand jury indicted the defendants after police recovered many bills. special treasury agents Captain Foster and Captain Wright arrived from Washington to testify. Two minors, Frank Zaebl and Sam Mazione, pleaded guilty to explosives charges. The judge noted the growing problem of carrying dynamite and suggested severe punishment, with a proposed $50 fine and thirty days in jail under a sentence agreed by the district attorney and defense.
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Parkersburg
Salvatore’ Lotello
Secret Service
Treasury Department
Captain Foster
Captain Wright
Washington
Frank Zaebl
Sam Mazione
Waugh
Dayton
Bdh
Negro lawyer questioned before Clapp committee over sale claim
Gitchrist Stewart, a Black lawyer sent to Chicago by former Senator Foraker, testified to the Clapp committee about an alleged sale statement to William Winkfield. He reportedly denied promising $15,000 for his work for Wall Street, as Philip Brown of Chicago questioned him on an affidavit.
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Washington
Gitchrist Stewart
Chicago
Foraker
William. Winkfield
Atchbold
Clapp
Pomerens
Wall Street
Philip Brown
Puiblte
Miss Corman Hosts Friends at Mulbaney Brighten
Miss Mary Coleman entertained a number of friends at her Mulbaney Street home from 4 to 6 pm in honor of Miss Gieten EB Lutz of Wheeling. Hosts decorated rooms in yellow and white and served light refreshments.
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Mary
Coleman
Mulbaney
Ais Gieten
EB Lutz
Wheeline
Divoror Case Reported From Mo Reads Strange Ledger
In Chitascothe Missouri on January 1 a child widow Mrs fidna Sivert aged 10 faces a contested matter. The text shows corrupted names and dates, mentioning Henry Siberi aged 7 and a non-support charge. A judge or official is noted as issuing decisions and a person named Bedardiod is referenced with years.
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Chitascothe
Fidna Sivert
Fenrs
Iyoroe
Siberi
Pisa
Bédardiod
Retired Contractor Virgie Dies After Illness at Home
William H. Virgie a long time Clarksburg contractor died Friday morning at his Denham Street home after a lengthy illness from Bright's disease. Survived by widow Mrs Sarah Virgie and daughter Mrs Miles, body to be moved to his son Woulin Virgie on Main Street for 1720 o'clock procession to Christ Episcopal Church for funeral conducted by Rev C J Mitchell. Burial to be private.
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William
Virgie
Denham Street
Bright
Sarah
Gueser W. Blair
Miles
Wolain Virgie
Main Street
Sida
Christ Episcopal Chirch
C. J. Mitchell
Clarksburg
Salem Poultry Show Opens With Large Attendance
The second annual Salem Poultry Association show progresses in the Leonard building featuring a large number of exhibits and a gratifying attendance.
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Salem Poultry
Leonard
Note Presented Wis Presented to ment today o At
Note presented in Wisconsin today. Details unclear due to damaged text. Further context needed for a complete summary.
Buffalo Express Derails Near Lock Haven Wreck No Fatalities
A Buffalo express train leaving Buffalo for Harrisburg derailed twelve miles west of Lock Haven Pa. The engine baggage express coach and nine coaches plus the sleeper from Oil City left the tracks and tipped onto their side. No fatalities are reported though several cars were damaged and the line blocked.
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Lock Haven
Buffalo Express
Buffalo
Pennsylvania Railroad
Harrsburg
Here
Uhey
Oil City
Franchises Granted for Local Utility Upgrade
A brief town note indicates a franchise was granted to a company proposed to light Healey Heights and Clarkaburg Ligut area. The decision followed a request by the current local authority and a retirement related deliberation.
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Healey Heights
Mocnagase
Clarkaburg
Nowbeat
Fragmented OCR: Hearing of bill on Congress program unclear
The readable text shows scattered phrases about witnesses in Washington, demands on a hearing, and a committee session. It references a “manstne” and a program for the next Congress, but most specifics and dates are missing or garbled.
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Washington
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Marmord
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Thole
Sarah 'Windon
Charles Windon
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Ind Tos
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