Lawyer Holt Found Dead After Overdose In Moundsville
Prominent Marshall County attorney William J. Holt of Moundsville died at his office from morphine overdose. His death followed a volatile separation from his wife Mrs Holt and a late afternoon letter to her. A five page note pledged undying love and lamented domestic estrangement amid ongoing divorce proceedings. Police and doctors attended the scene as townspeople gathered.
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Wiliam J. Rolt
Hid Coutro
Marshall County
Offaurt
Moundaville
Milford
Holt
Tel
Hoty
Seventh Street
Hin
R. J. McFadden
James Stewart
Howe Vonar
Seventh
Circuit Court Room
Circuit Clark
Victor E. Myre
Ser
Brain & Lowe's
Holtine
Ale
Ballet
Flolt Haa
J. Moward Holt
Moundsville
J. Mowarda
Cadiz
Hin Brothers
Wile
Trivent Éspressione
Affor— Gas Company
Iso
Sremins Y
Gas Line LalD Former Minister
Atturaey Hoi, once a Methodist minister, long engaged in church work interior of the stmt. He went to oe-l Crmstinved oz yegy 6.
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Atturaey Hoi
Stmt
Deadly Battles Reported in Jamaica Maine Carnage
In Jamaica Maine a series of deadly clashes occurred over three days with police and citizens fighting desperadoes. One bandit was killed, another wounded and a third captured at South Station. Two dead and eleven wounded were left behind, all believed to be foreigners. Wounded are being searched for in the cemetery today.
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Toston
Mase
Not Good Enough for a Winning Team at Clarksville Baseball
The Wahaxement of the Clarksburg Baseball Association reports low attendance at Union Park games. Officials urge better support to sustain league baseball in Clarksville. Attendance figures show daily grandstands and bleachers with modest turnout across Monday to Wednesday, including 104, 29, 5, 2 and 98, 40, 4, 218, 42, 3 respectively.
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Clarksburg Baseball Association
Clarkvtiir
Ieaghers
Weachers
Toys
Grand Alaud
Boye
Delegates Named by Virginia Trade Bodies for Weat Virginia Convention
Two constituent bodies named their delegates to the West Virginia Board of Trade convention to be held here. The lists include Virginia State Pharmaceutical Association appointees Haymaker Mercer Clarks Jolson Etkinay Coleman Wheeling and Morgantown delegates Casey. Also named are Gasaway Board of Trade delegates Flescher Marple Yank Me644 and Tir de Ruvasninus.
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Angual Conven
Weat
Virginia Board of Trade
Cron
Seorgians
Detguter Hava
Virginia State Pharmaceutical
Ty Mercer
Clarks
Jolson
Etkinay Ib Coleman
Wheeling
Casey
Patents Filed From Several Local Inventors
The following patents have been filed: WoT Niehule Wellsburg method and applications for forming glass tunes. W3 Thyple Welaburg glass Wesel micetiley Peatmbetet- supolsted-Burdette yteowate Winlye BL Pender eon Elizabeth Wirt county Loomin g Mothert.
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Wasisetos
Niehule
Wellsburg
Welaburg
Elizabeth
Wirt County
Taft Arrives in Washington for Political Conference
William Howard Taft travels through Washington and will attend an organizational conference at the Oyster Bay area. He is expected to meet with officials and discuss political matters during the journey.
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Washington
D. C
Wilam
Oymer Bay
Oyeler Hay
Trap set for Bennett sparks widespread indignation
A Telegram report details opponents alleging a frame up against Louis Bennett in his gubernatorial bid. The plot to force John T McCraw to retract is described as intricate, with many Bennet supporters angry while others doubt Bennett will attend a pivotal meeting. Runners seek to identify the perpetrators as tensions rise and both sides jockey for advantage.
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Louis Bennett
Bennett
Hich
Chiltons
John T McCraw
Bennetc
Bennett Ha
Potter Funeral Friday in Hoopers Town NY
Private funeral services for the family of Bishop Henry Codman Potter will be held in Hoopers Town on Friday morning. The body will be taken to New York on a special train and placed in a receiving vault at Trinity Cemetery.
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Hooperstown
N. Y
Henry Codman Potter
New York
Trinity Cemetery
Revenue official reports thriving outlook for local business
Deputy Internal Revenue Collector Tenry Heeder returned from Parkersburg with tax figures for the year and reports a buoyant mood and prospects of a flourishing local business climate. The upbeat outlook follows his inspection of records and firm sales activity across the area.
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Internal Revenue
Tenry BE. Heeder
Parkersburg
Unclear historic nomination noted in Elkina report
An aged clipping records Senator Witham Post of Upshurefinity being nominated by Democrats to represent the Thirteenth Senate district. The text notes Deaphyan decline of a home and references a 13th district convention with a terse, garbled report of the nomination process.
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Elkina
Deaphyan
Witham Post
Upshurefinity
Sncretd Wimeek
Democrats
Highland figure returns from Charleston meeting
Highland returned from Charleston after attending a session of the Hesubtica state executive committee. The action led to the selection of a new secretary and treasurer, as reported.
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Ing
Highland
Charleston
Ite
Wayne County Republicans Rally Behind Swisher Ticket
Huntington July 23 Hon Louis Queen of Queen's Ridge Wayne county a director of the West Virginia Asylum and leading Republican says Wayne county will back Swisher and the Republican ticket. He asserts there is no sentiment for the opposing ticket and predicts Swisher will win Wayne county by a wide margin in November.
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Huntington
Louis Queen
Queen’s Ridge
Wayne County
Queen
French Gick
Ind
West Virgina Asylum
Verde Nob
Swisher
State League of the Orders formed at Parkersburg
A state League for mutual promotion of fraternal insurance orders was formed Wednesday afternoon at Parkersburg. It adopted a constitution and resolutions opposing Will No. 26 and adjourned to meet again in Clarksburg in July. Officers include President F Th Burke and Secretary C Kirkburg with several district vice presidents named. vacancies remain in several districts.
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Parkershire
Stain Senate
JaWp
Clarksburg
F. Th. Burke
Parc Kersbire
Kersburg
C.showalter
A. C. Hughes
Weston
R. P. Bost
Jot Stuckhannon
Uil- Ain
Startinghors
Mra
P. D. Dye
Parkersburg
Jorge
A . Soaner
Kesmert
Aler
Ninety Applicants Take Teachers Examination at Central School
Ninety ladies and gentlemen enrolled for the teachers examination at the Central school building starting 7 30 Thursday morning with County Superintendent Cyrie Webb and others as examiners. The roster lists numerous candidates from Farmington Shinnston Bridgeport and nearby towns with addresses. The two day program covers United States history geography orthography grammar physiology and general history in the forenoon and civil government theory of teaching and bookkeeping in the afternoon.
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Cyrie
Webb
Lawson
L. Wayman Ogden
United States
Brandhés Conwlat
Mt. Clare
Irma D. Qudon
ME Clare
Harry J. Clemans
Shinnaton
Zell Thompson
Menziey Courtney
Tauno
Stanley Dawson
Loat Creek
Alison St. Wolfe
Tig
John I. Curry
Bigenac
Nora B. Murray
City
Mabel R. Swiger
Monongah
Estelle H. Walker
Willam
Lowers
Hepple Radcliffe
Rolly A. Davis
Salem
Atha Britton
Bridgeport
B. A. Read
Lipst Creek
Busan McCann
Lumbarport
Ray Vancooy
Loat Crotiy le Greathouse
Cahriex W Vanncoy
Lost Crack
Aubrey Nuter
Lont Creek
Harrie Lee Thompson
Clyde
Bland
Sugar
Sugar Camp, Bessie Boyce
Jane Low
Leaise Altman
Lost Creek
Howard R. Figott
Chimnaton
Martha R. Fowler
Roward G. Freeman
Clara B. Perine
Bristol
James C. Musser
Harlson Westfall
Big Saui
John J. Lang
Albert C. Wright
Edin Wright
Martha Vlogeney
Shinnston
Woodmen Plan Monument Unveiling at Independence
At their meeting last night the Woodmen of the World made final arrangements to attend the unveiling of a monument at Independence next Monday. All members are requested to meet at the judge room Sunday morning at o'clock.
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Woodmen of the World
Independence
Judge Room
Viewing Bridges Meeting Addresses County Bridge Care
The county court sent its panel to Weaner to assess bridge needs in the Weaton area. Attending Clarkeburg lodge members included Drs B Payne and F A Les for the Maccatiers, G H Gordon for the Royal neighbors, Dr W A Fletcher and Attorney Batten for the Modern Woodmen, with Crendall and Ritter for the Modern Protective Association.
Races Rage Divides Natalbany In Two Armies
Natalbany Louisiana erupting in a race clash with two armed camps. One camp of about 500 Italians and foreigners, the other of 75 Natalbany residents led by Sheriff Sant. The trouble follows mill village unrest that wounded Walter Simmons, an American, Tuesday.
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Natalbany
Ttalians
Sant
Walter Simmons
Tueaday
Watson Named For Fairmont Congress Nomination
July 23 announcement by friends of Clarence W. Watson states he will seek the nomination at the First Tri-City Democrats convention in New Martinsville held early next week. Watson is viewed as strongest contender among those mentioned, including E. L. Robinson, former prosecuting attorney of Wetzel County, who had announced earlier.
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Fairmont
Clarence W. Watson
New Martinsville
Watson
Balieve
Mong
E. L. Robinson
Wetzal
Man Captured Near Parkersburg After Fatal Wives Dispute
Deputy Sheriff Knight of Roane county and a citizen posse captured Lester Wagner, found hiding in a county woods after he murdered Green Hall, stepfather of his wife. The killing happened Tuesday night when Hall demanded payment for boarding Wagner’s wife, the murdered man’s stepdaughter. Wagner attempted escape but was tracked down in the southern part of the county.
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Parkersburg
Sherif Knight
Roane
Lester Wagner
Wagner
Green Hall
Viet
Mall
Hall
Senator Scott Addresses Atlantic City Manufacturing Association
Senator Scott spoke at a meeting of the New Jersey Glass Manufacturers Association in Atlantic City. The gathering included many of his aides and other glass industry figures. The association will stay in session for several days.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Scott
Ne Ginge Manufacturers
Home Mission School House and What it Does
Invites readers to a Friday night prayer meeting at the Baptist church. Mentions Christian Endeavor and a speaker or teacher named J. E. Riley. Aims to describe the Home Mission School House activities and purpose. Includes date reference and an invitation tone typical of church notices.
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Christian Endeavor Prayer Meeting
Baptist Church
J. E. Riley
Liquor Concern Chartered in Clarksburg and Wheeling
The charter is filed by secretary of state. Incorporators include D M Mortis Willm Hickman S D Palmer John Vars of Clarksburg and X B Joben of Wheeling. Capital stock $26,008 with $60 paid in.
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Crescent
Lauer Compans
Clarksburg
D. M. Mortis
Willm Hickman
Chicago grain market moves in July trade
Chicago grains quotes show wheat at 90 5-4, corn 16 3-H, oats 5 3-3 with limited bid activity. Market notes offer sporadic price levels and small movements in early July trade.
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Chicago
Theft of $600 from Rawelsburg Store Ties to James Robinson
Constable Schrader captured a suspect described as a young man named Robinson after a prolonged search. The alleged theft involved $600 from the Rawelsburg store owned by Nick Nalmo. Robinson, previously employed in Clinksburg and recently at the Metropolitan, was taken to the county jail as authorities coordinated transfer to Rawelsburg. The case surfaced after a patron saw the suspect near Rochinson’s store in RoWleabung, with the arrest following a telegram to Rawelaburg authorities.
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Lyad
Robinson
Moraine
Ays
J. Worthy Schrader
Rawinehi Uiere
Magwer
Nick Nalmo
Phi
Schrader
Iravon
iMairmant
Rochingon
RoWleabung
Naimo
Rawelaburs
Orrest
Rochinson
Rawalaburg
Rockinson
Clinksburg
Metropolitan
Smipelcnd District Appoints New District Supervisor
The Smipelcnd District school board expands its authority and appoints a district supervisor, Hs Gy Wumphrey of Greentrier County, at a salary of $100.00 per month. Committees set monthly wages with raises of $5.00 over last year. Five district supervisors exist in the county, though magisterial districts have fewer.
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Boat of Education
Smipelcnd
Hs Gy Wumphrey
Greentrier County
Tragedy in Kentucky as couple killed in jealousy shooting
In Louisville on July 23, 22 year old optician Thur W Kraft was shot and killed along with his wife Pearl Laval Krath aged 20 by 22 year old Philip Ginna. Police report jealousy as motive in the fatal shooting.
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Louisville
Arthur W. Kraft
Pearl Laval Krath
Philip Ginna
Telephone men meet to discuss Bell Telephone mergers
Representatives from Bridgeport Pranistown Sardis and Shinnston telephone companies gathered to consider propositions and connections with the Bell Telephone Company for conv operations and other business opportunities.
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Prese Une
Ae Bridgeport
Pranistown
Sardis
Shinnston
Bell Telephone Company
Harbor Opens in Gary with New Port Ceremony
Gary Ind July 22 The steamer W H Gare arrived with ore cargo for Pacific mills and marked the new harbor opening. A formal ceremony featured remarks and a gun salute as Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Kern spoke.
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Gary
Ind
W. H. Gare
Great Tet Mills
Murder in Nicholas County Report Follows Trail to Virginia
A report from Nicholas County details a murder case leading to a Maryland area before the suspect fled to Virginia. The accused was captured, returned to Nicholas County, and stood for a trial. A party including Boeserets and Prevident arrived with a marflower vessel, adding to the rural coverage of the incident.
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Nicholas County
Marshall
Nicholas
Virginia
Nichmpina
Ewaltieg
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Taft
Bennett Bunch
Potter
Wood
M. Tene
Bath
Big Southern
State League OF the Orders
Stanley C. Morris
Georgie Morris
Sardin
Mlecta A. Hannah
Wilsonbure
Mary Musgrave
Mayme Jones
Viena Beatrice Stephens
Josephine A. Sheets
Mary F. Kane
Mary A. Caufeld
Anna M. Eback
Mingle Shiin Martin
Victor A. Roberts
Rinehart
Otto A. Walters
Florence Justin
Margaret V. Lee
West Milford
Mary E. Nizum
Wallace
Marjetin Minnich
Mary J. Curran
Ma A. Orr
Lexia Randolph
Hattie P Kyle
Karl N. Watkins
Brown
Aylvester R. Hannah
Charles B. Powers
Edgar B. Moore
John A. Snyder
Balem
Atte Mummardner
Ona A. Daely
Raron
Rercha Smith
Strawn
Clarence Sturm
Enterprise
Ethel B. Francis
Mridgeport
Chartle
A. Sigley
Ettle P. Sturm
Viropa
Mary A
Staunton
Mary M. Turner
Harriett, W. Lang
Airey B. Jarvis
Man
Scott Spoke
Chicago Graes Market
Rawelsburg
James Robinson
Kentucky
Kern
Nichodas
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