Jurors discharged as trial winds down at circuit court
In Adamston and Northview area coverage, jurors in the Jack Garnon case were discharged after the court completed three terms. Several verdicts emerged including Vurt Wella guilty of gaming and Homer Grapes convicted on a similar charge while Cy Wo Mounts was acquitted. A separate sensational report details Johnson and a young girl named Cain, with police and town officials involved, a girl held at a home and later released with promises to leave town. Johnson faced a $20 fine and surrendered after the crowd dispersed. Johnson and Cain reportedly left town toward Northview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Garnon
Te Wury
Charles W. Lynch
Timsday
Ile Leninsters
Luciala Hoge
Hondaman
Aldo
Hil Lyon
Homer
Algo
Cy Wo
Adamston
Ernest Johnson
Johnsons
Cain
Loat Creek
Johnson
Northview
Lilley Issues A Statement On Submarine Boat Scandal
Waterbury Conn June 2 Congressman Lilley issued a new statement on the submarine boat scandal. He says Boutelle sought to compromise the inquiry and that the Navy or government received exclusive profits from the sale of submarine tools to the United States government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Conn
Lilley
Boutelle
Lilivy Auld Healll
United States
Jump and fall kill two in New York ten others hurt
Reported in New York on June 2 Miss Marie Meldtraine died after leaping from a roof to the street and Mrs Maury Guggert was fatally injured when a tire struck by a vehicle. Twenty other boarders in the same boarding house on West Thirtieth Street were involved in the incident. A loan of one thousand dollars is noted in connection with the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marie Meldtraine
Maury Guggert
Ina Tire
Mary Mooney
West
Martinsburg recount shifts city election result
In Martinsburg the May 3 city election returns were recounted revealing Deb Crosby, a Democrat, ahead by six votes over D F Tante Aine, a Republican, after the recount. The fourth ward tally shows Alerton, a Republican, losing by 21 votes.
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Martinsburg
HM UE Ihe
Mactingiurg
Shand CG
Cusbwa
D. F. Tante Aine
Alerton
Teasortty
Peach Orchard Damage Report Near Canderland State
Damaged peach orchard in Alioguay Te area near West Virginia shows losses of about 46,000 dollars from a storm. Some orchards escaped damage while travel through narrow roads hindered access. Raynor won’t attend the June convention. he spoke at a meeting of Democratic leaders who sought him as a candidate.
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Alioguay
West Virginia
Canderland
Raynor
Dene Ervito Meadere
Sentenced 10 Jail for Twenty Days in Police Court
Me and carrying a revolver Willan Mulligan two one legged man fenced to twenty days to jast in de fault of the paymeit of a fine by Mayor Wood at te reg ular tern of polles ecoort Mulligan and R A Steptead tolored got into a fight In Pike street Monday evening Mulligan pulled a revolver on Step van who knocked It out of Mulligan hand in Magistrates court Tuesday morning Thomas Jones swore out a warrant charging him with unlaw uly carrying a revolver Mulligan tried on the warrant as Hoon 45 Peter Gygge and Nick Poundstone were wont to jail for three day each by Mayor Wood at Tuesday morning a session of police court in default of the paymens of $3 and coste Tipp set for drunkenness
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Willan Mulligan
Wood
Polles Ecoort
Marning Mulligan
R.A. Steptead
Pike Street
Mulligan
Stepvan
Gordon
Thoma Jones
Elured
Metatunigan
Atlantic Fleet Formed Amid Return of In-Flight Fleet
Washington June 2 The department acts to form a new Atlantic fleet pending February return. The slated ships include battleships Mississippi Idaho and New Hampshire, armored cruisers North Carolina and Montana, and steel hulls Chicago, Dra Mothos, Dubuque, Pahweah and Tacoma. Scouts Chester, Birmingham and Salem to accompany. Assembly planned around August 1 under a commander to be appointed by the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
F.C
Department
Atlantic
Mississippi
Idaho
Dampshire
North Carolina
Montana
Chicago
Dra Mothos
Dubuque
Pahweah
Tacoma
Chester
Birmingham
Salem
Asheville notice with unclear details and names
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Asheville North Carolina and private onsite mentions but specifics are unreadable. No clear events dates or actions emerge from the legible portion.
Central American trade forecast and legal note in garbled text
A garbled OCR passage references Central America and a legal or financial action involving a person named Moore and a fine possibility. The meaning is unclear, but it mentions a 4 percent share and future events related to Central America.
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Trocale
Amen Gan
Francico
Cal
Moore
Faye
Pradicte
Grnat
Iemen
Central Americe
Victim Under Knife After Carnival Robbery
June 2 Gilapton A warder narrowly survived an assault near a carnival when four men robbed him and shot him three times. He remains in serious condition after an operating table procedure at a local hospital. Suspects John Shanney and Mrs Zaylor were held for grand jury after a morning hearing. Authorities pursued the assailants into the county with bloodhounds on their trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilapton
Sehmalbach Thawing Company
John Shanney
Zaylor
Hooper Fined for Scattering Irritant Powder
Nval Hooper of Trend Ones was fined $25 and costs by Magistrate G H Gordon Monday evening after conviction for disorderly conduct for scattering a powder known as Japanese snuff on a street Saturday night. He paid the amount and was released. Officers of Fairmont and Clarksburg Traction Company reported years of annoyance from scattering the powder near streetcars for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nval Hooper
Trend Ones
G.H. Gordon
Hooper
Fairmont & Clarksburg Traction Company
Printer Baker Linked to Old Daily Herald
James Baker, the murderer of Gynerator Hutchinson at Welcome, was moved to the local prison after a suicide attempt. He claimed to have worked as a printer under the alias Hollis White about eleven years ago for the Daily Herald, though he denied past details when questioned by Warden Dawson. He remains uncooperative about his career, and superficial self-inflicted wounds are not serious. He was assigned to the tailor shop before planned transfer to the printing department.
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Moundsville
James Baker
Gynerator Hutchinson
Welcome
Laing
The
Daily Herald
Hollis White
Baker
Dawson
Ue Tnatituon
Morris Ol & Gas Co Chartered in Harrison County
New incorporation charter issued by the state shows Morris Ol & Gas Co forming in Clark and Harrison counties with authorized capital of 50000 dollars and paid in capital of 60 dollars. Incorporators are David M. Morris David West 5 D. Palmer William Hickman and John Vosa all of Slackabure.
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Morris Ol & Gas Co
Clarkivore
W. A.ebler Works
Harrison County
David M. Morris
David
West
D. Palmer
Wil
Iam Hickman
John Vosa
Slackabure
Strawberry Festival Invitation At Teed Halls
A note invites attendance at a strawberry festival hosted by Daughters of Pocihontas and the Improved Order of Red Men at Teed Halls on West Pike Street Saturday evening. The event promises a cordial welcome and pleasant social gathering with ice cream and strawberries.
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West Pike
Featherweight Title Bout Set With Gans and Parland Clash
James Abe Ate Tell, billed as the featherweight champion, seeks to meet Packy Me Parland in a purse bout arrangement. The winner would earn a crack at Joe Ours in a high stakes contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Abe Ate Tell
Tie Witener
Joe Ours
Judge Lynch Hangs Johnson for Murder in Gypsy Case
Judge Charles W. Lynch presided at the circuit court Tuesday sentencing Frank Johnson to imprisonment and eventual execution by hanging for the murder of Beulah Martin at Gypsy on March 3. The trial included evidence on the capture, alleged misconduct, and motives involving Johnson and Martin, with testimony from officers and witnesses about the fatal shooting and prior plans.
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Charles W. Lynch
Circuit Court
Frank Johnson
Croule Court
Johnson
Ode Lynch
Lynch
Beulah Martin
Gart Martin
Grant Johnson
Axly
O'Neil
Nawily
Martin
Martine Johnson
Marta
Parrmont
Gypsy
Fred
Porse
Yates Barn
Sycamore
Tim
Witnomes
Bank Stormed In Quayrant Riot on June 2
Five hundred infuriated residents occupied a private mining office on Orange Street when it failed to open. Police drove back the crowd amid shouting and cannon like noises. Total deposits reported around eight thousand dollars.
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Oueveyant
Dourk
Gxetang
Burglars Not Arrested In Local Break-In Case
No arrests have been made in the burglary of the Isaac Lo Da vision Stone in the tower section of Wallace on a Saturday night or Sunday morning. Entry was through a window and items were taken. Bloodhounds traced the trail to several homes before ending at Dan Schader’s, with warrants issued but no stolen goods found.
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Isaac Lo Davision
Wallace
Fairmont Coal Co
Tiood
McEntire
Tom
John Davin
George Shaw
Mr.Shaw
Dan Schader
Minnie F Jones wife of coal operator dies at Wheeling
Minnie F Robinson Jones wife of P Jones prominent coal operator died at her home in Wheeling on Monday evening at 5 20 o clock at age forty nine. Cause of death was a complication of diseases she had suffered from for some time. She was born in Wheeling daughter of George Robinson who died last year and married in 1881. Survived by husband P Jones and three children George R of Roslyn Washington Minnie L and Edith E at home.
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Minnie F. Jones
P. Jones
Wheel
Mrs. Jones
Rosyn
Washington
Minnie L
Edith E
Dixon on Trial in Peonage Case at Charleston
A U S court hearing began in Charleston on June 2 on Sam Dixon a Fayette county coal operator and several others charged with holding workmen in peonage for debt.
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Charleston
United States
Sam Dixon
Fayette County
Great Treat Brings Clean Moving Pictures to Clarkaburg
After trying many pictures the World's Tours will present Hippodrome showings in Clarkaburg. The program promises the cleanest and best moving pictures in the state with admission set at five cents. The organizers expect a crowded train and strong local interest from both young and old.
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Clarkaburg
Hippodrome
Hall Qualifies as Administrator in Bowie Smith Estate
David L. Hall was qualified as administrator of Bowie A. Smith. Bond set at 35,008 with A W. Smith as surety. J. E. Smith, George W. Williams, and John H. Somersle named as appraisers.
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David L. Hall
Bowie A. Smith
A W. Smith
J. E Smith
George W. Williams
John H
Somersle
Duncan Graduates With High Honors At Stuart Hall
Miss Duncan graduated from Stuart Hall college at Staunton Virginia with high honors. She sang Spring Time. Brown Michael of Dots spent the time in the city between.
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Mice Grace Duncan
Stuart Hall College
Staunton
Torsday
FP. Brown
Michael
Dots
Boetieen
Roosevelt letter head off united delegates in West Virginia
A late letter from President Roosevelt to a West Virginia delegate aimed to prevent a rumored bloc at the Chicago convention. The publication of the missive was deemed not expedient, yet the note is said to have achieved its goal of dampening opposition to the President.
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West Virginia
Wastington
D. C
Tam
Roosevelt
Cuilengo
Graduation Exposition of Colored School Impresses Crowd
A large audience attended the colored school graduation program, praised for high standards and inspiring content. The event featured a chorus, a prayer by Rev. Dr. J. B. Pryor, a quintet led by Anna Washington and others, and an essay by Cora Serena Gales titled Success Through Adversity, highlighting perseverance and character as paths to achievement.
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J. B. Pryor
Anna Washington
Ophelia
Washington
Bird Bone
Mary Jett
Jonnie Walker
Cora Serena Gales
Clarksburg Knights of the Macta to Hold Meeting
State Commander 0 C Showalter will attend the Traders gathering in Eagles Fall where the Park trots MPk will be present. A class of candidates will be initiated and important business will be acted upon including Maccabee matters.
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Clarksburg
Daudieg
Coffman Dies After Insanity Killing Wife
Reverend Stephen Al Coffman of Meadowdale Episcopal Church dies at about 60 after being wounded by a poker and razor in the killing of his wife Lillie Coffman. The case followed an outbreak and alleged attack at their home, with investigators deeming the death the result of shock and complications from the crime and illness. Coffman, a Harrison county native, had served various churches including Wheeling, and died at a Tallmint City hospital after an almost dying condition last night.
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Stephen al Coffman
Win
Lillie Coffman
Meadowdale
Janet
Talrmint City Hospital
Coffman
Cofman
Lafayette
Meredith
Wanko
Amos
Arimie Coffman
Quentione Coffman
Tige
Methodist Episcopal Church
Harrison County
Wheeling
Order of Moose Set To Grow In Clarksburg Tonight
A new branch of the Local Order of Moose will be instituted at a meeting in the Waldon hotel assembly hall in Clarksburg under organizer I. Martin. The secret social order promotes love and laughter, offers sick and death benefits, and pledges aid and protection to members and their families.
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Clarksburg
Order of Moose
Waldon Hotel
I. Martin
Sha Prter
Traders
Puvéralaya
Hite
Fred
Mayor orders appearance to testify in bond appeal case
Mayor E J Wood required Lord Out to appear Monday evening in police court over an appeal case moving from $50 to $200. The gambling room charge in Traders Building basement was involved, Dutt charged May 18. Mrs Ogden and daughter will not attend. their Chicago trip followed by medical discussions.
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E. J. Wood
Lord
Circuit Court
Tq Traders
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