Amsters Pension Bill Introduced by West Virginia Congressman Hickman
A Western Virginia representative introduces a bill to grant pensions to veterans of the Civil War and Indian wars, spanning 1861 to 1865. Hickman says support in Congress could boost passage, urging payment to all honored service members and widows under the 1863 act, with wartime hardships highlighted in a petition from West Virginia citizens.
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Giclee Te Hickman
Central West
Vneinta Siel'edmatare
Areoclatini
Washman City
Aa Alin
Congress Paseo
Hickman
Congress
Ium
Ierik
Crugsross Po
House
Senate
America
Ava
Sahall
Hick
West Virginia
Anna
Hamle
Hellion
Laval
Baler Ter
Tewll
Marcato Club to Present Recital at Waldo Hotel
The Marcato Club will hold a meeting and recital in the Waldo hotel assembly room tomorrow at 3 o clock. They announce the purchase of a new piano and plan grand recitals. Prof Vaude of Baltimore will give a piano recital under the club’s auspices. The thirteenth Marcate Recital will be held at the Waldo on Saturday afternoon Jan 20 at 3 o clock, with the Koven program performed by club members.
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Marcato
Walda
Prof
Vaude
Baltimore
Waldo
Welock
Fairmont Coal suit over land and damages ruled pending appeal
The Fairmont Coal Company faces a US suit brought by B W Coon of Ohio alleging $10 000 in damages for coal removal and lack of supports on land in Marion County near Leander Griffin Fort. Judge Andre Mason ruled for the company. state supreme court affirmed. A new suit questions may be heard by Judge Goff. no final state supreme court decision yet.
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Fairmont Coal Company
United States
B. W. Coon
Ohio
Nathan Hott
Andre Mason
State Supreme Courts
Wit Griffis
State Supreme Court
Goff
Untrue Report About Walling Denied by Telegraph
A St. Petersburg correspondent for Associated Press reports no arrest of William English Walling in that city for revolutionary activity. The telegram states Walling had not been arrested and the report is without foundation.
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Associated Prews
New York
Associated Prova
St. Petersburg
William English Walling
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Earnings Report Dec 1903 1904
The gross earnings for December were 6 540 519 an increase of 688 201 over December. The net earnings for December 2 998 121 and for 104 BL- 15a 500 leaving a net over 104. The set carriage for the last six months of 1903 were 11 739 an increase of 1 287 032 over the same period of 1904. This statement covers the Baltimore and Ohio and related lines including the Southwestern Ohio River and several Pittsburgh area segments.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Met
Baltimore & Ohio
Baltimore & Ohie Southwestern
Ohio River Railroad
West Virginia Short Line
Ripley & Mill Crk Valley
Pittebare & Western
Pittsburg
Painesque & Fairport
Cleveland & Toledo
Pittsburg Junction
Elbridge Public Bull Dance At Local Hall
The Elmbridge event promises entertainment with a tract for eyes and ears. Prof Crow's Intex presents an old English rigodon from a 16th century manuscript, played from the Crew Family original text preserved for over 200 years.
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Elbridge
Prof
Crow
Dane
Calla
Oeer
Fenders for Gars in Sistersville West Virginia
Town meeting notes heated debate as residents threaten to revoke the Webel Tyler Electric Railway franchise amid local tensions and disputes over service. Officials warn of possible action if conditions are not met.
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Sistersville
W. Va
Webel-Tyler Electric Railway
Flesher Boy to Undergo Operation in Foster Home
Whidbie thirteen year old son of Elijah Flesher near Lost Croek has moved to his sister Mrs George O Rollins home and will undergo an operation for paralysis of the lower body. The judge B B Stout will have custody and the boy will not be returned to his father's home amid complaints over the needed treatment.
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Elijah Flesher
Croek
George O. Rollins
B. B. Stout
Flesher
Narsh Case Five Transferred After Federal Court Session
Smille returned from Parkersburg where they handled the case against Solda Marsh in district court. The matter was continued and transferred to this city. Marsh is on bond of two thousand dollars.
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Itdruye
Bogle Matter Adjusted After Clerksburg Intercession
The Bogle matter has been adjusted satisfactorily through the intercession of Clarksburg friends and Mr slo's father. Bogle's retention was settled Friday afternoon with joy among his friends, and there will be no further outlet for dispute.
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Bogle
Clarksburg
Slo
Man hanged in Toniaville for Fannie Porter murder
William Varilaleen, 23, white, was hanged at dawn in Toniaville Kentucky for the murder of Miss Fannie Porter. Associates Press reports the execution occurred around 9:25 a.m. local time following trial.
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Associates Press
Toniaville
Dan
William Varilaleen
Fannie Porter
H. Clay Ogden Goes to Pittsburg
H Clay Ogden, the defferent shine clerk with Highland Bros. & Gore, leaves for Pittsburg in search of a new position as a manager. Glen Was has a long career in Clarksburg as a leading shoe dealer. Quienie filet is noted as one of the top shoe men in Clarksburg. Former employees Hight Bros & Gove part from Ogden with best wishes for success.
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Glay Ogden
Clarksburg
Hight Bro
Oil Well Found in Taylor County
A local report notes a oil well discovered on John W. Keener’s farm two miles east of Chet town. The well reached sixty feet, shows signs of oil, and Keener plans further drilling to probe the oil potential.
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Taylor County
caTton Sentinel
John VW. Reener
Chet Town
Gresay
Keener
Aid Society Meet The Palos Chhatian Disjoint Alternate
The report describes an Aid Society gathering with Palos Chhatian involvement, noting a sequence of activities and social interactions. It mentions a series of refreshments and attendance by several known members. The text remains fragmentary but preserves names and the event’s social focus.
Letters From Civil War Veterans In West Virginia
Viedmont West Virginia salutes a 1900 correspondence from Col. Robert S Northcott and Hon J P Floreican recalling August 4 1564 events. The message conveys wartime imprisonment at Libby Prison and a long friendship spanning decades with Northcott praising comrade Harrison and the late West Virginia statesmen.
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McNeil’s Company
Lynn
Harrison Wen
A. Pearce
Cumberland
Libby
Pri
Hubert
Northcott
West Va
Clarksburg
Lincoln
General Northcott
W. Wil
J.P. Floreican
Piedmont
W. Va
West Virginia
Ithiott Northcott
Earth
Elysian Finite
Robert
French Cabinet Meeting Demands Extraordinary Credit
The Venwulan affair dominated a French cabinet meeting as Premier Rouvier decided to seek extraordinary credit. Washington is kept fully informed and no actions will occur without U S knowledge.
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Associated Press
Varis
France
Rouvier
Washington
Franco
United States
Italian Made Murderous Threats Sentencer in Glen Elk
Frank Coalist a dishwasher at the Glen Elk hotel restaurant was jailed for 80 days in default of a 25 fin for carrying a gun. He entered the hotel office at 2 PM and threatened to “boot him up like hell” and said he would boot the police as well, with Officer Harry Brooks restraining him before orders were given.
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Frank Coalist
Than
Gordon
Coalist
Glen Elk
Harry Brooks
Jamil
O'Cinck Fey
Miners' Bodies Recovered After Paint Creek Mine Blast
Eighteen miners perished in a Paint Creek Detroit mine explosion as dust ignited by a blast. Most bodies found at their work stations. seven were married. Victims named include Pancake, Snyder, McGarro, Neal, McLaughlin and others. Detroit and Kanawha Coal Company owned the mines.
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Charleston
Detroit
Paint Creek
Isaac Pancake
Tit Charles
Ike Snyder
James
Pat
Stephen McGarro
Brotherer
P. Neal
Veter
Edward
Phillip
Meljare
Pat McLaughlin
Hil
John McLaughlin
The
Detroit & Kanawha Cost Company
Times Man of Misitor Visits City To Discuss Paper Changes
Jose B. Martin, former circulation chief of the Pittsburg Gazette now manager of the Fairmont paper, visited to discuss a shift from evening to morning edition. He says The Times Company will launch a morning edition later in West Virginia with a state wire service and local correspondents. The move aims to boost popularity among local readers as The Times already ranks highly among West Virginia dailies.
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Jose B. Martin
Pitisburg Gazette
Fairmont
Cathy Vis
Martin
Times Company
West Virginia
Associated Press
Times
West
Virginia
Knights of Pything Promotes Uniform Rank Expansion
A revival of interest in the uniform rank was reported by the Knights of Pything in Glen Elk Castle hall last night. J Thompson of Grafton and staff officers attended, and Pinnickinnick Company No 3 of D Quite a revival of interest is being manifested in the uniform rank, and it is the intention to double the present number of members. Several subordinate lodges in Bridgeport, Terconnel and Johns town will soon join the Charlieburg Company, and new uniforms will be ordered. Pinnickinsmieh Company No 3 aims to be the premier battalion unit before the next encampment at Fairmont nest fell.
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Knights of Pything
Castle Hall
Glen Elk
Sea Jompson
Grafton
Pinnickinnick Company
Bridgeport
Terconnel
Johnstown
Charlieburg
Prnickinsnieh Company
Prio
Fairmont Nest
Inheritance tax repeal moves through Senate vote
The Senate today voted twenty to one to repeal the inheritance tax in a move described as a step toward broad tax reform. The measure, introduced by Ins. C., reflects ongoing legislative attention to estate taxation and fiscal policy, with critics urging caution on potential revenue impacts.
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Associated Press
Ins. C
Senate
Big Pay Day Promised by Faire Wall and Pool Firms
Unclear OCR text indicates Faire Wall Clastobarg Pool companies and Fairrenet promising a big payment, with figures around 200000 but details are fragmented and cannot be fully confirmed. The passage mentions a tomorrow timing and a potentially large financial event. Entities are partially readable, but the exact nature remains uncertain.
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Clastobarg Pool
Fairrenet
Wright is Named
Lake E Werigfi, governor general of the Thana, is named in a formal appointment announced by Bix Aseoeisied Press. The notice lists Wright as the new official, with details of his duties pending formal confirmation.
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Bix Aseoeisied Press
Lake E Werigfi
The
Thana, Bee Een Teas
Mayors Reception Brilliance Highlights Local Union Institute
The Coal Clark and Claresburg Teachers Union Institute gathered in the Central school with fifty to sixty attendees, presided by County Superintendent Li We Oye len. A two session program featured J. W. Flanigan, Rev E Peters, Alvin Vincent, Prof KL Howart, M.D. Veter, and more discussing school conditions, governance, and consolidation as well as later music, dancing, and a formal luncheon hosted by Mayor Shield and wife.
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Union Institute
Clark
Claresburg
Oyelen
Belle Leath
Gelook
J. W. Flanigan
A E. Peters
Alvin Vincent
KL. Howart
Broaddus Tnatitute
M.D. Veter
Guy Museer
Ildros
Harriaon County
P. J. Burdette
Frank 8. White
8. B. Bond
Salem College
J. Walter Duncan
Catherine Shinn
Hole
Mids May Annan
Ileal School
D. B. Porinton
Orie McConkey
North Amereica
al Eppelutenaeia
Shieliy
Ranion
Mjence M. West
Mire
G. PosStout
Andy Stout
Fittro Discharged From Hospital After Streetcar Injury
Summer Pittry was discharged from Keesler hospital after a week’s stay from injuries when he was struck by a streetcar at Wilemburg and lost his left foot. Two amputations were performed by attending physicians, who delivered careful care. He expresses deep gratitude for the physicians and nurses and the kindness shown during his hospital stay.
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Pittry
Keesler Hospital
Wilemburg
Fittro
Wilsonburg
Hopital
Lund
Valuable Pointer Dog Killed by Street Car
Gentle dog belonging to Dr. M. Bartlett was Run over and killed by a street car on Pike Street in front of the MG building. The dog had previously suffered an injury and was recovering when the accident occurred. The loss will be greatly felt by the owner and wa
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M. 4. Bartlett
Pike Street
Beilding
Haif
Burial at Mt Zion
A brief obituary item notes the burial at Mt Zion for Lele Testor, with limited legible details from the clipping.
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Mt Zion
Euchre entertainment at cache de Ay the Raeehte
Fragmentary OCR describes an entertainment event in a hall with notes of music and activities. Names and places are unclear due to garbled text but hint at a social gathering with performance elements and seating. No definite dates or organizations are readable.
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Cachre
Crbanalens
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Amsters
Mmrgato Club
Vo Phang
Walling
Elkbridge Dange
GARS
Nan
H. Clay Ogden
Aid Society
Times Man
K. OF
Wright
Lele Testor
Euchre Entertainment
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