West Virginia Pride and Place Highlighted in State Talk
West Virginia University Club hears an eloquent defense of the state and its people. Stuart F. Reed, West Virginia candidate for nomination, is lauded with an ovation as speakers recount Civil War echoes, West Virginia’s role in history, and notable native achievements from Wheeling to Morgantown and Bethany College.
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West Virginia University Club
West
Lincoln
West Virginia
Swarthorn
Fim
Virginia
Union
Fila
Washington
Yorktown
West Augusta
Perry
Lake Erie
Hillett
Wheeling
Niagara
Lawrence
Cantain Chadwick
Morgantown
New York
Santiago
Russia
Japan
West Virginia Heritage Highlighted By Noted Scientists and Pioneers
A long column lauds West Virginia figures in science, archaeology, and invention. It credits Jefferson, Morgan, and Brooke counties with scholars, tutors, and pioneers. Names include Dr. Humphreys, Maxon Sommergiffe, Joseph Ray, White of Morgan Town, and others. The piece extols local industry and achievements in petroleum, natural gas, hardwoods, and early transport, ending with a note on West Virginia's continued innovation.
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Christian ‘Church
Mary McFarland
Brooke County
Alaska
John Mitchel
Myed
Jefferson County
Virginia
Crown Prince
Italy
Humphreys
Greenbrier County
Maxon Sommergiffe
Clarksburg
Parle
Joseph Ray
Ohio County
Ray
White
Morgantown
America
di. Ik Carpenter
Denver
Harrizon County
Ida L. Feed
John Church Co
Cincinnati
Maine
California
Dobear
Bethany
Alexander Graham Nell
James Ramsay
Morgan County
Washington
West Virginia
Fulton
Graham Tamelsk
Barbour County
Heyptians
Paris
Woman Shot in Frankfort Tenement Mystery
The body of Mrs. Samuel Dukes, 35, was found on a back porch in Frankfort on January 18. Three handkerchiefs tied over her eyes, a revolver by her heart, and no dress hole. George Benge located the body. Dukes had been a widow who lived five blocks away. No arrests yet.
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Ty Associated Press
Frankfort
Ind
Samuel Dukes
George Benge
Benge
Theody
Memphis Teen Fatally Shot by Man Then Commits Suicide
In Memphis Tennessee on January 18 J Walter Hoover fatally wounded 17 year old Miss Fluke Duke. Hoover then killed himself in an apparent self inflicted shooting. Hoover and his wife formerly boarded at the girl's relatives home where the incident occurred.
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Walter Hoover
Miss Duke
Associated Prose
Memphis
Tenn
Supreme Court Transfer Decisions On Rail Company Appeals
The State Supreme Court transferred several cases including Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company from Harrison County with writ of error and supersedeas allowed. Townley Brothers versus J W Crickenberbet had arguments completed. Brian Cocceratto v. C and O Ry Co and Shepherd v Adame Express Company from Cabell County received writs of error and supersedeas.
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State Supreme Court
Btateea
Baltimore & Ohio
Rai Toad Company
Harrison County
Townley Brothers
J. Ww
Crickenberbet
Brian Coccerratto
C&o. Ry, Co
Shepherd Va Adame Expres Company
Cabbett County
Forty Miners Escape Fire At Catsburg Mine
Forty miners employed by Monongahela Coal and Coke Company faced a mine fire in Catsburg, forcing them to flee the Monongahela entry. With flames blocking their path they spent hours wandering in darkness before reaching the Charleroi entry seven miles away at the surface. Their clothing was torn and faces burned as they crawled out, with the blaze ignited by a shot at some point during the day and not found until late evening. Despite the danger, officials believe the damage to the mine was minor.
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Associated
Monongahela,pa
Catsburg
Mrs Stout Dies At Advanced Age In Bridgeport
Mrs Berthena Kemble Stout died at 5 p m Friday at the home of her son Lee Stout in Bridgeport after illness of old age. Funeral at Methodist Episcopal church Bridgeport Sunday at 1 pm with interment at Elk Grove cemetery. Widow of James P Stout she was 81 years old with eight children surviving including three daughters and four sons. She joined the Bridgeport church at 13 and remained a faithful member near the place of her profession. She was a devout Christian loved by all who knew her.
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Bridgeport
Ofelock
Elkglew
Stout
James P. Stout
T. M. Sullivan
Mt Clare
W. A. Carpenter
Salem
W. M. Swiger
Zanesville
E. K
J. Otis Stout
C. B. Stout
Glen Falls
Lee Stout
William B. Stout
Season's First Game at Armory Glen Rik
The first basketball game of the season will be played this evening in Company K's armory in Glen Rik. Salem and Broadius meet as strong teams after weeks of practice. Clerkeburg also ambitious as they aim to win. Tip off at 6 o'clock sharp.
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Armory
Broaddus
Salem
Company K
Glen Rik
Broaddus Institute
Broadius
Athletic Homie
Clerkeburg Boys
Governor grants conditional pardon amid city council stalemate
A garbled report states Governor Dawson issued a conditional pardon to a resident in Huntington while the city council, hindered by illness and absence, delayed a meeting about seating or punishing individuals tied to voting irregularities. The text references a pending Friday night session and potential attendance by Wl Funtll.
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Dawson
al Negro
Huntington
Ghors
Cop Bors
Lee
Trwan
Walsh Guilty Verdict Emerges From Night Court Session
Jurors return a guilty verdict after a tense trial in the Richard L. Edwards embezzlement case. Witnesses describe Edwards as sponsor for agents, with reports showing shortages and attempts to adjust settlements. Other testimony highlights include agent Fleming’s shortages and Edwards’ involvement in misappropriations.
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Elrcuit
Richard L. Edwards
Edwards
Ulm
Guy Merritt
Samuel R. Bentley
Veasion T. B. Kereheval
Edward W. Walsh
Fleming Short
Another Body Recovered From Monongah Mine
The body of John N. Jone, a miner in Monongah Mine No. 1, was recovered Friday. The body showed advanced decomposition and was buried in the new cemetery. Jones was married with a wife and four children in Thorhurn.
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John N. Jone
Monongah
Wan
Jones
Thohurn
Glenn Nay Sentenced in Fairmont Court Case
Fairmont resident Glenn Nay was sentenced in Parkenbor e court on Friday evening after a jury found him guilty of a crime tied to an incident at the Fairmont police station. The proceedings concluded with Nay receiving a penalty to be served in custody.
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Glenn Nay
Fairmont
Parkenbore
Howes
Chicago Banker May Face Prison Term for Embezzlement
John Z. Walsh, president of the defunct Chicago Mationa bik, was found guilty of misappropriating funds. The jury returned its verdict after 1 AM and Walsh faces a prison term of not less than five years, with no option for a fine.
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Chicago
John Z. Walsh
Chic~ago Mationa Bik
Ince
Walakwan
Sher
Walsh
Fulton 15 Sent to Reform School
Fulton youth indicted for a felony pleaded guilty in circuit court Friday evening and was sentenced to reform school at Prantytown. The defendant also faced a misdemeanor count for a separate incident in which he allegedly shot at Officer Harry Brooks at the railroad station months ago. he pleaded guilty to that charge and was fined 326.
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Fulton
Elreuit
Man and Woman Die in Auto Crash at Baltimore Park
George L. Billups, proprietor of the Baltimore hotel at Park Heights, and a woman were killed instantly in a collision at the entrance of a park today. The accident occurred near a Baltimore firm’s garage, with potential involvement by a man from Howard County and a local machine shop owner.
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Baltimore
Mad
Geores L. Billups
Park Heights
Dende
Park
M. Shad
Bik Wdes
Howard Coon
Ems Bure
REL Mit Calatly
West Virginia Republican Convention Dates Set
The West Virginia Republican State Committee met at Parkersburg by a vote of 10 to 6 to endorse Taft and plan a convention on April 29 for Parkersburg delegates. The regular state convention will be in Charleston on July 8 to name delegates and judges.
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Harry Chapman
Woodyard
Parkersburg
William” ‘Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Te ‘Han
West Vilemia
Taft
West Virginia
Cordinl
C. A. [Petty
Patty Ald Gue Vole
W. EB. Glascock
Virgil "L. Highland
C. Henshaw
Alex Glohan
Wheeling
Charleston
Elliott Northcott
Wiwnllington
Marilla Glass Factory Returns to Full Operation
Marilla glass factory resumes full time operations as cutters and fatteners increase to meet demand. Initially short on fatteners, the plant now staffs full shifts with half pay ended for some workers. The Jones team is running at capacity and the Union Stopper Co reopens day and night shifts, with orders accelerating.
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Morgantown
Jain
Marilla
Domeion
Marita
Jones
Thas
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Ierarerve
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Lynch
Associated Press
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Harry Brooks
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