State official seizes licenses in warrants for unlicensed businesses
Tax Commissioner Darst from Charleston issues warrants against theater operators, pool room keepers, restaurant and hotel owners for operating without state licenses. Individuals including Arthur Swager, Guy Gregg, John Peacock, John Holbert, George Murray, Alfred Tomkins, Patrick McGovern face charges or bonds. Resulting court surge centers on obtaining state licenses. enforcement targets operators of moving picture shows, shooting galleries, hotels, and Bijou Queen theaters.
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Aselalint
J .S. Darst
Charleston
James N. David
Arthur Swager
Guy Gregg
Hit
Grand Opera House
Stateicense
Choy
John Peacock
Fourth Street
John Holbert
West Pike Street
Durst
George Murray
Alfred Tomkins
Patrick McGovern
Clarksburg Amusement Company
Bijou
Queen
Murray
Fuel City
Court House
Darst
Mayor fines young women for loitering in Pike Street
In a late hour police court session Mayor Crile found Allie Brooks and Hegtie Duvall guilty of loitering on Pike Street. Each was fined $11 plus costs. Other arrests included two men named Duco No and Dao No 1 jailed three days for a $3 fine and costs, and Bopey Tom Wells handed to Constable Shrader for county warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Howe
John Howe
Duco No
Dao No
Costa
Bopey
Tom Wells
Yeung Arunk
Shrader
Elks Convention Attendance Expected in Philadelphia
Reports indicate a large turnout for the Elks convention in Philadelphia with attendees from Clarksburg and nearby areas. Officials expect at least 75 participants, while others may arrive from various towns for the weekend gathering.
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Clarksburg
Dozen Hurt in Washington Trolley Collision
Dozen people were seriously injured and many more slightly hurt in a collision between a Washington bound trolley car and two carloads of rails on the Washington Arlington Falls Church line. The passenger car carried government department employees in Washington, including many women. Motorman William Mock died en route to the hospital. three more believed to die. The wreck resulted from a signal mistake at Alexandria Court House, about three and a half miles from Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Washington
Washington, Arlington and Falls
WY Rebekah Lodge Installs New Officers
Ivy Rebekah Lodge No 112 of Adamston installed its newly elected officers for the term at the meeting Tuesday evening. Officers include G Gertrude Price G Florence Mcfarlin Treasurer Mollie Grapes Warden Hannah Bussey Conductor May McCarty R B N G Bertha Sullivan L to N G Celia Jenkins R S to V G Mrs Duncan L S to V G Mrs Whiteman V G Henry Richards J G Marla Roan Chaplain Bernie Fultz. After ceremonies light refreshments and a social hour followed. C D Sturm, the druggist, attends Jamestown exposition.
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Ivy Rebekah Godge No
Adamston
Gertrude Price
Florence Mcfarlin
Mollie Grapes
Hannah Bussey
May McCarty
N. G
Bertha Sullivan
Celia Jenkins
R. S
V. G
Duncan
Flanagan Dies At Parkersburg Veteran Railroad Man
John E. Flanagan age 71 died at his Parkersburg home yesterday afternoon at 1. Funeral set for 9 30 tomorrow morning. Longtime B and O railroad employee he leaves many children and several siblings. Survivors include James P Gratton T J St Joe Mo Mrs M J Welsh Cumberland Md J E Parkersburg Mrs Charles Grannan Huntington Mrs Gordon Butcher Lee Wood W Va D A Smithfield Pa Mrs M Bussard Kenova Eliza Flanagan and R K Flanagan of Parkersburg. Brothers and sisters James Grafton P Cy Clarksburg Joy Edward Glenwood Pa Mrs James Hige fas.
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John E. Flanagan
Parkersburg
Flanagan
B. & O. Railroad
James P
Gratton
T. J
St. Joe
M. J. Welsh
Cumberland
Clarksburg
Joy
Edward
Glenwood
James Higefas
Duncan Elected to County and Caminer Board
A meeting of the board of education presidents was held Wednesday afternoon. J Walter Duncan was unanimously elected a member of the board of examiners, replacing Frank S White. Attendees included Superintendent C E Webb and Dr D P Morgan among others. Humane officer R H Brown from Morgantown visited with a girl needing a home and explored placement at Lewis County Water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
J. Walter Duncan
Board of Examiners
Frank S. White
C. E. Webb
D. P. Morgan
R. W. Young
R. F. Mason
A. W. Fittro
R. H. Brown
Morgantown
West Virginia Humane Society
Lewis County
Still Searching for Oil Magnate Rockefeller
United States Marshal Chandler and deputies hunted for John D. Rockefeller in and near Cleveland seeking to serve a Chicago court subpoena. Authorities believed Rockefeller was close by but no trace was found after hours of effort. In New York, marshals guarded Rockefeller estates at Tarrytown and at Pittsfield while awaiting word on his location.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Chandler
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
New York
United States
Chicago
Tarrytown
E. Parmelee Prentice
Pittsfield
Mass
Col Moore To Washington For Private Hospital Treatment
The Mayflower special car will take Col daaper Y Moore to Washington tonight for private hospital treatment. He will be accompanied by his son Clapones and Frank, and James Fawkes, Col. The car will be attached to No. 4.
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Col Daaper Y. Moore
Washington, D. C
Col. Moore
Clapones
Frank
James Fawkes
TELLER ACCUSED OF HIDING CASH IN SUITCASE
New York July 3 Chester B Runyan a Windsor Trust teller is accused of placing 93317 in currency in a suitcase last Saturday and leaving after a handshake with associates detectives are seeking him balance and motive unclear at this time
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Yby Associated Press
New York
Chester B. Runyan
Windsor Trust Company
B and O Asks City for Water Supply
Report sent to clerk to be used by the county court in calculating the annual levy. City special session attended by mayor, clerk and councilmen drafting estimates for water service and other business. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad proposes to pay 2500 yearly for water, with 209000 gallons daily usage, plus a plan to tap mains and lay a private line.
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Connell
Lyden
Robbins
Anderson
McReynolds
Johnson
Hart's
West Virginia
Pittsburs
Adameton
Bassel
Fourth of July Celebrations Across Harrison County Details
County reports reveal millions assessed on corporations by the Board of Public Works. Fourth of July events are planned at Salem Good Hope Bridgeport Shinston Northview with speeches by officials including Stuart F Reed Elmer Goodwin W M Conaway and Harvey W Harmer. Post offices observe holiday hours and a ball game highlights the day. Separate schedules list valuations for utilities, gas and railroad companies across the region, with figures ranging from tens of thousands to several millions in Harrison County records.
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Salem
Stuart F. Reed
Good Hope
Elmer ¥. Goodwin
Bridgeport
W. M. Conaway
Shinston
Harvey W. Harmer
Northview
W. Guy
Tetrick Ft
Puil Service
Harrison County
Board of Public Works
W. Va
Pitts
R. R
Trac. Co
Maryland Steel Co
George's
George's Crk
CAL Co
Fairmont Coal Co
Pullman Company
U. S. Express Co
Union Tele. Co
River R. R. Co
Hope Nat, Gas Co
Reserve Gas Co
Cikg. Light & Hest Co
Shinnston L. & W. Co
Salem Nat, Gas Co
W.va. den, Gas Co
Falr. &Graf, Gas Co
Nat. Gas Co
Wyatt Gas Co
Tri-State ‘Gas Co
Phila. Co
Mt. Clare Gas Co
Nicholson 0
G. Co
St. & Ht. Co
Reener’s C
N.G. Co
Fayette Co. Gas Co
Carnegie Nat. Gas Co
Beeghley Tel. Co
Amer. Tele
Telgh. Co
Bell S. A. Tele. Co
Boothsville Tele Co
Bridgeport Tele. Co
Clkg. & Man. Tel. Co
Con
Party Heads to Seattle for International Christian Endeavor Convention
A group led by H. D. Boughner leaves Wheeling for Seattle to attend the twenty third International Christian Endeavor convention in Washington. The party plans to visit Yellowstone National Park and may return by August 1 with others remaining on the coast for six more weeks.
Special Car Planned For Clarksburg Fairmont Baseball Fans
Efforts are under way to charter a special Interurban car to Fairmont for fans attending the afternoon game between Clarksburg and Fairmont West Penn league teams. If a sufficient party forms, the car will depart Clarksburg at 1 15 and return after the game.
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Fairmont
Clarksburg
Sultan’s Bodyguard Taken Hostage in Raid
In a raid on Tangiar Jwy Sir Henry MacLean, commander of the sultan’s bodyguard Sard, was captured by bandit chief Ralsulla and will be held as a hostage until the sultan pardons Ralsata on his terms. MacLean is a former British army officer.
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Tangiar
Henry MacLean
Ralsulla
Sultain
Ralsata
Machean
School Board Meets Guar Offerings and Appointments
The Con aistrict school board met Wednesday and settled with the sheriff. Trustees were appointed in the subdistrict, and salaries were fixed at $50, $40 and $2 a month for teachers, all the members were prevent.
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Con Aistrict
Dopey Wells Returns to Clarksburg to Serve Sentence
Dopey Tom Wells, colored, paroled to leave Clarksburg six months ago, is back in the county jail to finish his six month sentence. Convicted in Magistrate Gordon's court of stealing rugs from Thompson Music Co in Glen Elk, he was ordered to leave the city for six months. Found drunk in the street yesterday, he was jailed by a city officer, and Mayor Crile sentenced him to five days for Narankeness. He remains in custody under Magistrate Gordon and awaits completion of the sentence plus the mayoral sentence. Constable Shrader seized a box of cocaine from the prisoner upon incarceration. Mr and Mrs H B Nichols of Diana W Va are visiting friends in the city.
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Dopey
Tom Wells
Clarksburg
Wells
Gordon
Thompson Music Company
Glen Elk
Magistrie
Com
City J
Crile
Tom
Narankeness
Shrader
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Rebekah Lodge
Adamston Odd Pellows
C.D. Sturm
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Ohaser
Washington City
Clarksburg Casket Company
Findlay
East Main Street
Second Street
East Matin Street
Seattle
Sultan’s
Wander
Associated Preas
Odessa
H. B. Nichols
Diana, W. Va
Frinuaa
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