Salem School Bill Advances in Harrison County Court
In a Salem area report the Harrison County Criminal Court bill progresses amid a flood of telegrams and county representation. The House funds for mileage per diem and a soldiers' relief grant are set for immediate consideration as the Senate nears passage on related measures.
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Harrison County Criminal Court
Maries Brooks Smith
Hsburg
Holibe Finance Committee
Antion
Wittely
Senate
Tn Ly Ti
Amiltico
Smith
Educatior
Aho Johnson
Naturalization Hearing Set For May Four In Aba Court
Petitions for naturalization of foreign-born residents are scheduled for a hearing on May 4 in Aba court. Applicants seek citizenship. notices indicate petitions were filed and require attendance within the allotted 90 days.
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Des Ortul Court
Aba
Etreth
Elpri
Lda
Local Board Names Officials in Charleston Meeting
Charleston on January 22 reports a board with members including Dre TM Mubkins and Dr Alonzo Andrews. The note references a new law for thetircoing of fhe forces and mentions several doctors and names from nearby towns.
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Charleston
Thuy
Dewlmen
Memster
Dre TM Mubkins
Alonzo Andrews
Maringburg
C. Mi
Scart
Binodd
Te Vo Guthrie
June Wigton
Amd
George Lownyasrr
Chirleston
Local Leaders Discuss National License Regulation
Officials including XNI Ay Caley Mayor Rose and Dr. F. Caren convened in Taureville Kentucky to examine regulations affecting a national license. The meeting addressed enforcement and oversight, outlining potential changes and public safety implications.
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Tauirville
Liscane Teague
Peras
Sajoone
Apemserx
XNI
Ay Caley
Prima
Mayor Rose
Millauken
Dr. 3
F. Caren
Pichure
Fcabss
Chicago Grain Market Brief
Grain price trends and trading notes from Chicago with brief quotations and market cues. Market activity hints at shifts in wheat and corn values and potential effects on futures positioning.
Man jailed over principle defends WV compulsory school law
Thomas Jenkins a traveling handyman on the East Side refused to pay a $2 fine for violating West Virginia’s compulsory school law. He argued the law is unjust, sought an appeal, then withdrew it, and was jailed for five days after refusing payment. He argued his imprisonment proves the law is oppressive.
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Thomas Jenkins
West Virginia
Juil
Jatta
Daily Telegram
Jenkins
Rully
Justice Gordon's Court
Int
Jenking
Justice's Court
Cormle Lwa
Gordon
Triiune
Kee
George
Kehat Ue
Prin- Wit
Ankle Injury Reported At Flome Ingtar Work Site
Wrener, a thin elite worker at Flome Ingtar Thursday, sustained a severe ankle injury after a fall at the construction site. He had been employed there for a few weeks by Richarie Construction Company.
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AT. Wrener
Flome Ingtar Thurday
Richarie Construction Company
Governor Sanders Takes Stand Against Gambling In New Orleans
Baton Rouge January 22 Governor Sanders telegraphed Nix and Attorney Jefferson Parish detailing an immediate shutdown of gambling operations at the port area. He warned he would send troops if the sulmpian rove obstruction continued.
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Baton Rouge, la
Sanders
Nix
Jefferson Parish
Bauth Port
San Francisco Business Leaders Protest Legislation
San Francisco business men protest recent Japanese legislation in a June context, with leaders from local chambers condemning the measure as harmful to trade and investment. The event reflects postwar economic tensions and local civic response.
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San Francisco
Calif
Noth Hotters
Tegislatijre
Letter Operated On Ago WL Jan Twenty Two
A partially legible note reports a medical procedure performed in January and mentions a person named Joseph and a failed attempt to corner a 10a. The lines reference the patient, the operation, and a predicted outcome, all described with sparse clues.
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Joseph
Eupeeeful
Predieted
Special election planned fall to replace Congressman Bar
A 1930s style note from O suggest a Mormon woman announces a fall special election to fill the congressional seat of Congressman Bar. It states the vote decision and plans, reflecting local political activity.
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Posison
Board Upheld in Gas Property Assessments Appeal
Judge Charles W. Lynch sustained the Board of Public Works assessments on gas properties of the Fairmont and Gratton Gas Company and the Philadelphia Company of West Virginia. He said a written opinion would follow, as the companies had appealed for reductions.
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Judge Lynch
Charles W. Lynch
Board of Public Works Jn Tra Akses
Fairmont & Gratton Gas Company
iPhiladelphia” Company
West Virginia
Mimi Tor
Asses Mente
Body Found In Well Sparks Murder Inquiry In Martinsville
The body of William Roberts, missing a week, was recovered from an abandoned well near Wolf Pan. A pronounced head wound and snow tracks point to foul play. A maintained overcoat and possible suspect John Holpp, Roberta’s brother-in-law, are noted as connections. Sheriff’s men investigated the well site for two days.
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New Martinsville
William Roberts
Ody
Wolf Pen
Wong
John Holpp
Roberta
Tyler County
Middlevourn
Suppiem
Legislature Adjourns Into Interim Amid Budget Stalemate
Recess taken as Senate and House panels work on state budget. House finance committee votes to fund year only through 1910, signaling another legislative session next year. Committees to review appropriations providing for probing beneficiary clues. action to resume next month.
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Senate
House
Regents Oppose Charleston Education Certificate Bills
Jan 22 regents opposed bills granting private academy graduates the same teacher certificate standing as normal school graduates. The House Education Committee did not allow Mr. Kirk to be heard. The West University commencement slate faced scrutiny amid district changes and personnel moves.
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Charleston
House Education Committee
Kirk
Shanghai
Dutin
Jury Acquits Man in Wheeling Case After Short Trial
Jan 22 in Parkpasaurg the jury in the care of Willem Stipsnan Wheeling returned not guilty after a brief trial. Only one ballot was taken.
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Parkpasaurg
Willem Stipsnan
Wheeling
Pusaalag
Call to Action on Permanent Welfare and National Resources
President Roosevelt transmits to Congress the National Conservation Commission report. He urges immediate action to secure the nation's natural resource base and the permanent welfare of the people, warning that resources could be exhausted without decisive measures.
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Washington
Jan
Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Conference of Governors
Uational Conservation Commission
Yatlopal Consereation Commission
Ibis Essen- Ha]biel
Hele
Schrader case delays term as fire of resources debated
The article discusses extended Schrader trial time and broad calls for national resource conservation. It argues for inland waterway navigation, forest protection, and prudent mineral use to safeguard future generations while stressing bipartisan support for conservation as central to national progress. It also notes a separate court delay and judgments against local entities in unrelated cases.
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Uni
Aaid
Fis
Whey
Chia
Sohratini
Tao “Trimote
Schrader
Anto
Aig Scheider
Nb National Bank
David DeMott
Bank of Smithfield Wirhiven
Weat Virginis’ Fale Association
Prosecution Targets Gambling Rings At Weston Resort
Prosecutor Charles P. Swint leads county officials in a drive against gambling at Weston's resort area. A sweep cleared 24 properties including rooms and furniture. Terrance D. Stewart of Morgantown and others provide testimony as authorities tighten action.
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Weston
Charles P. Swint
Kinit Ks
Moore Widens Graft Allegations at West Virginia Penitentiary
Charleston dispatch reports Moore charging gross abuse and mismanagement at the penitentiary, detailing contracts and expenditures. The narrative cites a $269,809.57 balance and questioned procurement practices, with testimony referencing bank and corporate ties, stock, and supply controls.
Bank official in San Diego held on Nevada embezzlement case
Homer G. Tater, once president of the International Bank of Searchlight, Nev, was arrested in San Diego after a Nevada grand jury indicted him on 19 funds charges. The alleged embezzlement totals about 475000.
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San Diego
Calif
Homer G! Tater
San Diego Bank and Trust Company
Aid
International Bank of Searchlight
Nev
Ploche
Muddle of a Letter from Dealer in Wille News
A garbled telegraph style letter from C. P. Sunt in Wille reports a discovery of remarkable crockery and hints at events in Clarkshore with Mr. Stoukmyx. The writer says the dealer will return home Saturday from Pittsburgh.
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C. P. Sunt
Wille
Clarksbure
Clarkshore
Weel
Mine Workers vote aid for defense of leaders in contempt case
In Indianapolis on January 22 the United Mine Workers voted 2500 dollars in preliminary aid for the defense of Gompers Mitell and Morison in the contempt case. The international executive was instructed to appropriate more as necessary to provide proper defense.
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Ndianapolas
Ind
United Mine Workers Convention
Gompers
Mitellél
Morison
Miners International
Not Guilty Verdict in Park County Trial
In Parkbury court yesterday afternoon a jury acquitted W. Istsman and Witty Whitton of Wheelinge of charges of passing counterfeit money through slot machines. They were arrested in December 1907 and the term of imprisonment held in abeyance pending further term reports.
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United States Court
Parkarabury
Che
Tree
W.istsman
Witty Whitton
Wheelinge
Iterm
Eport
Witnesses Testify in Secretary Root Case Probe
Washington witnesses including Secretary Root Senator Knox and Assistant Attorney General Rakell testified before federal grand jury proceedings. The inquiry concerns the Faname 1sber case and related investigation details emerge in the session.
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Washington
Delan
Root
Knox
Rakéall
Witnheses
Faname
Unclear custody note from Lincoln dated January
Fragmentary report from Lincoln Nebraska records the death of William J Terran and mention of Bryan Ceaviet and William W Lemvlit with garbled phrases about withdrawal and a request to contact authorities. The text is highly unreadable and lacks coherent details.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan Ceaviet
Dauenyr
Willian J. Terran
Williem
Honeas
Lenwart
Tempest at Ceuta and lightening across the territory
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a weather disturbance at Ceuta and related atmospheric conditions. The text mentions a political or territorial angle and a suspiciously garbled price or rate. Reads like a brief update of unsettled conditions and unusual activity.
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Plemington Tipnte
Ino Sanders
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sHetaking Niteer
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T. J. Day
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W . Haddox
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Gros Ambi Wiedt
Cortugtal
Nevada Bank
Hessians
Lanyell
Panttantitry
Virginia
Whee Clothing Company
Gromsky
Combalusary Department
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Ube
Aly
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Stippe
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