The Tower Trial and a King's Silent Pardon
Mary Hewer pleads for her brother Arthur Hewer marked for execution at the Tower of London. King James II delays pardons to visit Lady Castlemaine, while Sir Richard Vyner arranges a last minute order. A young clergyman’s two hour prayer prompts a reprieve and the escape of Hewer, with Mary and Vyner connected by a secret gratitude. Rosalie Whiting reports.
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Claries
England
Whiseluiil
Marie Charles
Arthur Hewer
Tower
Hewer
Ian
Mary Hewer
Mary
Richard Vyner
Maury Hewer
Lupe
Church of England
James, Duke of York
Wrbbard
Tor
Arthur
Tadlag
Duke of York
Mary Heer
Richard
Beares
Ariker
Aieter Ducane
Vener
Rosalie Whiting
Our State Day at Exposition
Charleston notes the Virginia centennial fair plan and a proposed $50,000 State exhibit. West Virginia officials expect strong turnout, with Governor Dawson and spouses to attend. West Virginians to celebrate July 2 State Day and July 3 West Virginia Day, leading to Nation Day on July 4 with parades and cannons.
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Charleston
Jamessons
Senate
Lew
Virginia
West
Gorirur Dawnon
Ashburn's Rail Bill Aims at Flat Freight Rates
Charleston June 22 Senator Ashburn's proposed Senate Bill No 15 seeks to amend Code section 82c to cap railroad charges for passengers and freight. It classifies railways by annual earnings per mile and sets per mile caps from two to three and a half cents plus a five cent minimum for some riders, with penalties for overcharging and requirements to post rates and distances.
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W. P. VicaRs
Charleston
Ashburn
Doddridge
Thorn
Senate
West Virginia
Iawa
Eich Corporatos
Haif
United States
Bne
United Staes
Gived Railroad Corporation
Mudh Railroad Corporation
Sr- Helee
Easton Plant Worn Out Prompts Private Lighting Push
The Easton street lighting plant is described as worn and failing. Residents note high repair costs, borrowed current plans, and suggestions to transfer lighting to a private company amid debates on municipal ownership and public safety. Sixty firms petition to take over street lighting.
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Ruston
Seine
Barton
I Isues
Aly
Enka
Boston
Sunday Call
Minap Sai Ie
Esty
Banton
New York Times
Easton
Atrecin
The Funny Side Of City Politics In December
A Chicago article mocks city department politics and civil service reforms. It notes a quirky veto on a yam plant by Bluffton’s mayor and cites citizens suing to force the electric department to underground wires, ending with a city ordinance mandating pole removal.
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Cincinnaty
Ate. Miller
Pure He Service
Min Maying
Bluffton
Mare
Huorous
Len
Municipal Electric Light Works
Chicago
City Electrical Department
Oneot Doles Inn
Salford Tramways May Increase Conductor Wages
The Salford tramways committee in England has advised the municipality that owns the line to raise conductor wages to 11 cents per hour for entry, 12 cents after one year, and 18 cents after three years of service. A car shed foreman is proposed at $9 per week. The Electrical World notes Ashtabula cost increases and other city concerns.
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England
Salford
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