Evelyn Thaw Recounts Life at Crowded Trial
Evelyn Thaw narrates her life story and meeting Stanford White at a Paris engagement in June 1903. The courtroom is crowded as Jerome interjects and the judge limits interruptions while Thaw describes the velvet swing tale and the Monte Carlo poisoning incident in 1904.
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At_ Jerome
White
Avelyn Thaw
New York
Stanford White
Tunca
Dixey
Whaw
Paris
Heoltal
Mia
Thaw
Auttorney Jerome
Delhk
Monte Carlo
Aged MAOIs Tudim Ash Dies at 76 in O'Neil
Aged and respected resident Tudim Ash of O'Neil died Sunday night at home after a long illness. He was 76 and survived by two sisters Athella Btert of Daviscon’s Run and Misa Coroline Ash of Bardie. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the M church in Wildenhire. burial follows at Hammond cemetery on Gregory's Run.
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Tudim Ash
O'Neil
Soaker
Ash
Athella Btert
Daviscon
Misa Coroline Ash
Bardie
Wildenhire
Hammond
Gregory
Landslide blocks Short Line at Adamston last night
A landslide occurred at Adamston last night and blocked traffic on the Short Line for a short time. No damage was reported. Lt McLane of West Union investigated the scene.
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Adamston
McLane
West Union
Life Sentence for Jacob Hill in Murder Case
Jan 20 circuit court Judge Holt denied a motion to set aside the verdict finding Jacob Hill guilty of the murder of James Lebo and sentenced him to imprisonment. The defense argued the verdict wording was irregular and sought a new trial but the request was overruled.
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Progipps
Holt
Jacob Hill
James Lebo
Tfe
Hull ‘Wan Fount
Basis of Wages The Last Month Revealed
Dhames Gray of the Amalgamated Window Glass Workers reports a Cleveland telegram from President A L Faulkner detailing last month wage baselines. Wages depend on average selling price across ten plants in different regions, with double strength units priced at 32 cents per unit and single strength at 16 or 42 cents per loaf net.
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Dhames Gray
Amalgium and Window Glass Workers
Aniasidi
Fallowine
A.L., Faulkner
Cleveland
Ashcrafts Guilty In Circuit Court Monday
Ashcrafts found guilty in circuit court for holding up a tagman between Glen Falls and Farnum on September 25. Jurors drawn for upcoming term. sentence implied 20 days and fines of 10 dollars each, revolver carry penalties. Baltimore & Ohio railroad fined 40 dollars for obstructing Barnes row browsing.
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Francia J
Emmett Ashcraft
Bruno Galleo
Glen Falls
Farnum
Frett. Delbridge
F. Still
Lemuel Alexander
W. C. Hickman
John Acheson
C. J. Roy
James J. Riffee
W. F. Alexander
Thomas Anderson
Morgan Parsons
John W.carpenter
J.B. Allen
Frank Corpening
Sydney Britt
Harry J
Armatrone
Beret
John Sehon
Wesley M. Wind
J. J. Brohard
M. G. Cunningham
Lynch
Attempted Wreck On Short Line Train At Porter Falls
An alleged attempt to wreck the 4B and O passenger train near Porter Falls six miles south of New Martinsville failed when Engineer J W Bullom placed the engine in time to stop before striking the obstruction. Samuel McCormick, recently discharged as section hand, was arrested after being found at a nearby siding. Most passengers were thrown from their seats but no serious injuries occurred.
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Porter Falls
New Martinsville
J. W. Bull
Samuel McCormick
Woman on Trial in Murdine Case in Chicago
The trial of Mrs. Dora Airdonald for the murder of Webster Guerin began today. The defense will challenge the evidence as the case proceeds in court while a public meeting plans parish improvements and a Sunday school annex.
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Associated Press
Sundarschanil
Sleetreet
Lecture by Oliver We Stewart at Grand Opera House
A well attended Sunday lecture in Chicago featured Hon Oliver W Stewart ex member of Milnam legislature. Introduced by Rev L E Peters Stewart discussed temperance legislation, advocated for the cause, and a liberal collection was raised. He plans to visit Clarkesburg soon for further addresses.
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Oliver We Stewart
Chicago
Milnam
Grand Opera House
LE Peters
Stewart
Clarkesburg Goon
St George Tucker Brook Paralysis At Morgantown
St George Tucker Brook professor of common and statutory law at the College of Law of the State University was stricken with paralysis at his state in Morgantown yesterday in a precarious condition but shows signs of power and movement in parts.
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St George Tucker Brook
State University
Morgantown
Zanday
de Jn
Mpench
Howring
Frank Fogg Jailed Awaiting Hearing on Assault Charge
Frank Fogg of the Wines addition is jailed in the county lockup awaiting a hearing before Magistrate Gor ton on a charge of assaulting Jene Baley on Pike Street near the federal building Saturday night. He was arrested on a warrant by Constable B H Kidd.
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Frank Fogg
Wines Addition
Gorton
Jene Baley
Pike-Street
Federal
B. H. Kidd
Grandmother of Mr Shields dies at 88 in Newton Pa
Mrs. Sarah Shields, grandmother of Patrick H. Shields of Newton, Pa, died aged 88. Daughter of Michael and Agnes Gilbert pioneer settlers near White Cottage, Pa, she married James Shields May 1, 1842, and lived in Newton until death. James Shields died in 1895. Ten children were born. three survive along with four brothers. She was the oldest Newton resident and a longtime Methodist Episcopal Church friend. Funeral at Newton Methodist Episcopal Church led by Revs Cain and Robertson.
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Sarah Shields
Patrick H. Shields
Newtons Pa
Newton
Methodist Episcopal Church
Newton Methodist Episcopal Church
Cain
Robertson
Pennsylvania Court Strikes Down Center-Fare Law
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court today declared the two cent fare law unconstitutional, reversing the Philadelphia Common Pleas Court decision. The ruling affects railroad fare policy and upholds constitutional challenges to the measure.
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PWO
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
State Supreme Court
Common Pleas Court of
Revival Meetings Draw Large Crowds at Dut Street Ualled Brethren
Attendance at the Dut Street United Brethren church revival meetings grows as services overflow. Last night over 190 people stood in the aisles. three professed faith, with two more to join, marking strong interest and ongoing renewal at the event.
Edwards Freed After Acquittal In Embezzlement Case
Richard J. Edwards of Washington D C a former superintendent for Metropolitan Life in Clarksburg was acquitted by a circuit court jury at about 1 AM Saturday after a trial on a felony indictment alleging embezzlement of 200 from 1903 to early June 1908 while in charge of funds.
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Richard J. Edwards
Washington, D. C
Clarksburg
Metropolitan Life Insurances Company
Mr. Edwards
Insurance Company
Rawarda
Nuimer
Clarkeburg
Mrs. Witchell Dies in Pennsylvania at 52
Mrs James K Mitchell of Washington Pennsylvania died Saturday evening at her home aged 52. She was daughter of the late J F Osborn and sister of A C W Osborn Meg Osborn and others. Surviving are a husband and two sons and a daughter. Active in Presbyterian church work, relatives attend funeral at 2230 from husband’s residence tomorrow afternoon.
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James K. Mitchell
Washington, Pa
Frances J. Osborn
Clarkaurg
J. F. Osborn
Thin City
A. C
W. 1
RL. Osborn
Meg
Chambers
City
Tone
Osborn
Baird
Sasha
No Credence In Report From White House Note
Washington dispatch says officials deny a photofit claim of a planned naval move against Ost or more ships in the Atlantic. A. M. Mace of Parkerstung, in the city, is cited as the source but the White House reports no credence.
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Washington, DC
White House
Rio Jenerin
A. M. Mace
Parkerstung
the City
Missouri fire guts multiple buildings in city strike
In Kansas City Missouri on June 20 Todge McPherson in United States district court declared a Missouri statute void and unconstitutional forbidding corporations from transferring suits from state to federal courts and halted efforts by Rock Islands and others to stop Secretary Swanger from enforcing the law.
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Py Associated Press
Kansas City
Todge McPherson
United States District Court
Missouri
Rock’ Islands
Swanger
Large Glen Elk fire destroys Jamieson and Martin buildings
A blaze in Glen Elk destroyed the Jamieson building and heavily damaged the adjacent Martin structure. Property losses include warehouses, stock, and household goods valued at tens of thousands of dollars. Firefighters and volunteers battled the flames as alarms spread through the town, with several businesses reporting extensive damage and insured losses.
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Jamieson and Martin
Glen Elk
Ovate Solons in Big Wreck Near Louisville and Nashville
A passenger train derailment near Louisville and Nashville injured several travelers including seven lay associates and many legislators aboard. The train incident halted the House session before noon with no senator ballot planned for the following day.
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Loulaville & Nashville
E Severil
House
Heroic Rescue by Officer Harry Brooks Saves Man from Fire
In a Sunday dawn blaze, Police Officer Harry Brooks braved flames to reach a man on the second floor of a Burk ing building. He cut through smoke and heat and carried the man to safety amid a crowd of onlookers. Police Lieutenant Whyte also displayed energy and devotion, remaining on the scene through the night to aid in the effort.
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Harry Brooks
Whyte
Revolution 15 Nears End in Gt Mare Capture
Government forces attacked Gt Mare held by revolutionists. The town surrendered after slight resistance and was encircled by government troops. Officials expect capture and end of the revolution. A large bomb exploded on the Simoa Michie River causing roof damage and injuries. Police have no clues to the culprit.
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Pusch al Prince
Wayd
Yestering
Gt Mare
revaluGou
Simoa
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Jerome
Ludim Ash
Telegram
Mr. Gray
Faulkner
Ashcrafts
Circuit Court
Episcopal Church
Porter’s Falls
Hasry Thaw
Mmr. Shields
Edwards
T. B. Lew
Mnaurdheo
Quinn
Patrick Rigney
Dr. C. Ry Brows
Charles D. Johnston
Peck & Monroe
Lester“ Millar
Tames
Jamieson
Barnett
Melthg
Martin
Ate Department
Martis
Jamieson Ballding
T. L. Lee
Clarksburs Wellhsale Confectionery Co
Jamison & Barnett
Mtr Quen
Imahs Martin Dallding
Elk Produce
C.D. Johnston
Lester & Miller's
Hecke & Mource
Lester & Miler
Kentucky
United States
Boomer
Big Fire
Rysmeveites Prem
Mario Tha
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