New Road Law Bills Advanced to Second Reading
Charleston reports six road bills aimed at a complete reform of road law, with Grey's cigarette bill and a host of others advancing to second reading. Senate and finance committees report on vehicles, hospitals, salaries, bonds, and court procedures while birth of new bank permissions and public policy offenses are noted.
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Charleston
Kump
Grey
Éxcepe Gratton
Clarksburg
Weaton
England
Senate
Secs Tary
Finance
Judiciary Committee
Medicine and Sanitation Committee
Banks and Banking Committee
Riciland
Arris
Peterkin
Troynd
Steed
Hatfield
Banks
Blend
frompleWland
Weeks Resolution Amended Amid Senate Pending Proposals
Washington January 31 Nearly a dozen amendments and counter proposals awaited Senate action as it resumed consideration of the Weeks resolution for a single six year presidential term. Proposals sought to exempt Wilson Taft and Roosevelt from the change and some drafts would exclude Roosevelt from another term.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
Taft
Roosevelt
Safe blowers gag and bind fellow on North Side theft
Chicago January 41 four hours Teddy Michael Roser a night watchman lay bound and gagged in a North Side department store after safe blowers left him and started a fire. Smoke curled from smouldering blankets as the thieves, hoping to deaden sound, fled after the explosion caused about 750 in damage. Roser freed himself and raised the alarm but the robbers escaped.
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Chicago
Teddy Michael Roser
North Side
Committee forms drive for Clarksbury Young Men's Association
Officers led by CH Harding as president and A JolwKon as secretary organized a movement for Clarksburs rehabilitation. Travie ghajrian and 1H. 1 joined the committee to oversee plans. WEO state secretary Florain Parkershore attended a Wallace meeting to discuss methods and set a further committee meeting for next Tuesday at 7:30 at the Waldo.
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CH Harding
Chicago Grain Market Notes May Wheat and Corn Dips
Market report from Chicago shows May wheat down 3 percent while corn edges lower at around 14 percent. Trading activity centers on futures prices and nearby supply expectations, with traders watching weather and demand signals.
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Chicago
Tan
Twenty-five murderers pardoned from JoWel penitentiary
A partial, OCR damaged line notes a list of twenty five murderers pardoned from a JoWel penitentiary. The text is continued from page two, with garbled date and place elements.
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Chicago
Special Judge Appointed in Gas Line Case in Salem
Attorney Philip P. Steptos serves as special judge in the Philadel phia Company versus Samuel Gain trial over damages for a sixteen inch gas line right of way through a threatening property. The lingering jury scene prompts new jurors to report next Monday as Judge Haymond Maxwell clears those unwilling to serve longer. Local names listed among potential jurors and witnesses appear in the court record.
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Philip P. Steptos
Philadelphia
Samuel Gain
Salem
Rald Haya
Haymiond Maxwel
Hua
Woo. Kennnedy
JD. Haggerty
Alfonso Stout
P. Rebey
Walter Elliott
Scot Coffiman
Marcellus Davision
Theodore Reichert
G. C. Southern
D. Brooke
James Harrs
Conn Yanuora
Frank M. Clausson
Reezee Davin
Olver Reger
Baashid A. Eiliott
M.B. Cudindatter
James 4. Connell
Tl. Bailey
D. Dee Hedgns
Charles A. Short
Nanos T. Lyon
Turkish forces ordered to return to regiments within twenty four hours
Constantinople January 31 The Turkish army officers and men on the front have been ordered to return to their regiments within twenty four hours. London January 31 The Turkish peace plenipotentiaries were ordered to depart London immediately for home.
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Constantinople
Firleigh
London
Lonilda
Protest Against New Court House Spending
A Citizen argues against building a new court house, calling it unnecessary and a taxpayer burden. He cites cost estimates, history of taxation abuses, and the desire among officials for prestige projects, urging residents to oppose the plan and favor frugal governance. He warns against graft and excessive taxation fueling lavish structures. (Continued on page seven.)
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Boston Harbor
Christendom
Goff
Wnlon National Bank
Insurance Rate Bill Introduced In Charleston Body
A bill by the State Insurance department, introduced by Senator Steed and Delegate Wysong in Charleston, seeks to curb unfair discrimination in fire insurance rates. It gives the state insurance commissioner oversight over rating organizations, requiring triannual examinations and public hearings if discriminatory rates are found, with several contract types exempted.
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Charleston
State Insurance Department
Steed
Wysong
Insurance Commission
Broad Oaks Fire Destroys Market and Residence
Fire at Edwart White and Son's west market on Bridge Street and the White residence at 636 Gookr Lam opening destroyed the building and its attic origin traced to the meat market. No injuries reported. Community salvage crews fought the blaze as authorities investigated the cause.
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Edwart White and Son
Bridge Street
Road Oaks
Gookr Lam
Thy
Clarksburg Bar Association to Meet Over Court Abolition
Lawyers at the Clarksburg Bar Association announce a meeting at 7:80 o'clock in the court house to discuss abolishing the criminal court and other matters. All association members and nonmembers are urged to attend. In Washington, D.C. George P McCabe, solicitor in the Department of Agriculture, may present his resignation to Secretary Wilson.
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Clurvey W. Harmer
Clarksburg Bar Association
Washington, D.C
Jeorge P McCabe
Department of Agriculture
Tiay Presentati Ls
Wilson
Campaign for Votes Women Amid Turmoil in London
Fragmented dispatch describes violence and unrest during early campaign events in London. Report mentions shooting, destruction of ballot boxes, and thousands affected as suffrage efforts proceed amid turmoil.
Lady Ella Conley Dies After Gall Stones In Local Hospital
Mrs Ella Conley aged 45 wife of Stanford Conley died in a local hospital Thursday afternoon from gall stones after a failed operation trip from Weston to undergo procedures. Survived by husband and four children. funeral scheduled at the family home Saturday at 3 o'clock with burial at the family cemetery.
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Ella Conley
Stanford Conley
Conley
Westonwae
Mim
Bom Qontex
Pay Wanton
Ralph
Weston
Yjdey Imorsiam
Uhm Home
Mieewoom
Failly Burying Ground
Shinnston Orchard Company Expands with 5000 Fruit Trees
A Shinnston orchard firm reports a large land tract north of Shinnston ready for tenant farming. Company plans 5000 fruit trees with about a quarter to be peaches and apples, led by a well informed fruit grower president. Outlook described as bright for the venture.
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Shinnston Orchard Company
Shinnston
Camnpany
Thin Antengines
Free List Debate Dominates Ways and Means Hearing
Washington January 31 Hearings before the House Ways and Means committee conclude the tariff discussion with Democratic leaders planning to extend the free list at the coming extra session. Debate centers on reinstating articles vetoed by four presidents two years ago as revenue projections estimate about 14 million dollars.
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Washington, D. C
House
Ways and Means Committee
Seader S
Congress
Cabinet selections spark party clash in Wilson era
Fragmentary text shows President-elect Wilson debating cabinet picks. References to Philadelphia and Trenton hint at travel or consultation as he weighs candidates. The fragment mentions limits to selections and independence from party pressure, reflecting early internal political maneuvering.
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Briladouphia
Jay
Wilson
Jose
Philadelphia
Trenton
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Clare Moneypenny
Fragmentary notice records a death and funeral details for the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Clare Moneypenny. The text mentions a local street car and a burial at Custer cemetery with a service at the home on Saturday.
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Toomm
Joan Morowse
West Pike Strant
Syetan
Michigan
Clare Moneypenny
Maswell
George
Clare Street
McGowan
Medowan
Hfternoon
Mawkégony
Custer Cemetery
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