Walter Thomas On Trial For Murder At Waynesburg
In Waynesburg a jury hears Walter Thomas accused of murdering Mrs. Josephine Price at her home near Mice's Landing on September 1. Evidence includes a bloody garment and a Bowie knife left by Thomas’s granddaughter. The district attorney seeks a first degree verdict as testimony continues.
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Aranenea
Waynesburg
Walter Thomas
Josephine Price
Price
Mice's Landing
Bertha Fox
Thomas
Price Farm
Warhington
Commonwealth
Record rainfall floods Wisconsin and triggers outages
Rainfall across Appleton and Green Bay exceeds four inches in 24 hours. Flooded grain fields and washed culverts slow traffic as Fox River rises eighteen inches. Green Bay endures power and telephone outages after a severe electro storm. Rural mail routes in Greenville and Woodruff gain new carriers Edgar E Chirke and Clement Calvert replacing John R Virgin.
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Synduecinteo
Appleton
Wis
Jones
Washonta
Green Bay
Fox River
Tin Plate officials visit Phillips plant and regional sites
A Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate Company party from Pittsburgh arrived by private car Signet at 11:00 PM Wednesday and spent Thursday at the tin plate plant in Spectine. They depart 2:10 PM for Wheeling with Empire National Bank officers Virgil Highland and B. Detson. Friday plans include inspection at Weirton and a Steubenville stop before returning to Pittsburg.
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Phillips’ Sheet and Tin Plate Company
Pittsburgh
Signet
Spectine
Tin Plate
Wheeling
Virgil
Highland
B. Detson
Glew
Empire National Bank
Weirton
L. Walk
A. Bernhard
8. Kaufman
A. Frank
Willian
Klee
Pittsburg
Steubenville
Twelve Buried at Sea Disaster Ceremonies
A funeral procession for victims of a Pence disaster gathered crowds as services were held in two churches, with Roman Catholic rites at Ware Gur of the hadlew Jay and the African cathedral. Officials including Caplin Walon, Sir Francois Langelier, and Lower Miola attended, along with Mayor Prowin and the council as Canadian Pacific troops marched in the ranks.
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Emprron
Ireland
Ware
Hadlew Jay
AfiNcan
Tha Dake
Cannaush
Caplin Walon
Aide de Camp
Francois Langelier
Leutenant
F Lower Miola
Memnry
Prowin
Coriege
Mayeral Canadian Pavific Milwiy
Fella
Pittsburg Motorcycle Crash Kills Two, Injures Many
Investigation opened in Pittsburg after a motorcycle race accident killed two spectators and injured about a dozen others. Archer Armstrong of New York and William Vanderberry of Philadelphia were among the injured. Hubbard, director of public safety, ordered a cordon and police to control the scene until full details could be learned. Races had been advertised for that night.
Roosevelt Willard wedding set for June in Madrid
Kermit Roosevelt will wed Miss Balle Wyatt Willard daughter of Colonel Joseph Willard American ambassador to Spain. The ceremony will be at noon June 11 at the British embassy in Madrid conducted by Rev Dr Samuel Watson with ceremonial aides from the American Church of the Holy. Colonel and Mrs Roosevelt have traveled to Spain to attend the wedding with a roster of grander attendees including diplomats and society figures.
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Kermit Roosevelt
Balle Wyatt Willard
Joseph Willard
Spain
Madrid
Roosevelt
Samuel Watson
Frotestant Episcopal council to meet in Morgantown
The thirty seventh annual council of the Episcopal church in Wet Virginia will be held in Morgantown from June 10 to 14 with Rev George W Peterkin of Parkersburg as presiding officer and Rt Rev W J Gravatt of Charles Town as bishop coadjutor. A large delegation of clergy and laymen will attend and the Women's Auxiliary meeting will be held. The council is the church’s executive body with lay representation and the Trinity church hosts members during their stay.
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Virginia
Morgantown
George W Peterkin
Parkersburg
Rey
W. J. Gravatt
Charles Town
Jayme
Episcopal Church
Trinity Church
Tampico Takes Position of Chief Interest in Mexican Affairs
Washington reports from June 4 indicate that Huerta gunboats near Tapioca and possible blockade plans draw chief attention in Mexican policy. Officials declined to reveal policy, noting the Tampico event and open Gulf ports, while the Antilla delivering arms to Carranza sparked speculation on U S responses.
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Tampico
Washington
Tapioca
Huerta Gundants
Antilla
Carranza
Cuba
United States
Brfere
Maple recovering after major operation at St Marys
Charles B. Maple superintendent at Phillips Sheet and Plate Company east of the city is recovering well a week after a serious surgical operation at St Marys Hospital. Many friends are glad the procedure went successfully and Mr Maple is convalescing. Thomas Hawker visited Thursday from Shinnston.
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Charles B. Maple
Phillips Sheet
Plate Company
St. Mary's Hospital
Hila
Mr. Maple
Sheriff ordered to preserve order in Brooke County
Denbney West Virginia June 4 Gov Hatfield urged peace as Sheriff Patterson and six deputies investigated firings on four houses occupied by strik ers employed by Pittsburg and Western Virginia Coal Company. Attacking party fired from half a mile away with high powered rifles. RG Vaughn Locust Grove mine official says he was tired upon yesterday. he requested military protection. Washington June 4 Congressman Sutherland introduces pension bill for Joseph Harman of Elkins.
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Aenoriate Denbney Colmiers
W. Va
HittHeld
Brooke County
Sherif Patterson
Otay
Pittsburg and
Wees Virgini Com Company
Lnt
Ana
Vaughn
Locust Grove
Hatfield
Ex Battalion Chief Contop Tours Fire Department Net Purchase
Former New York fire department official Contop accompanied ex Chief Croker on assertion tours and urged immediate fire department purchase of lifenets. The plan includes a net carried on the combination hose and chemical wagon identical to those used in the York apartment. Chief Cannon trains in drill and instruction and plans to stay ten days longer. Chief Conlon seeks the net’s arrival for practice before departure with hopes it will prevent fatal jumps from upper stories.
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John J. Contop
New York Fire Department
Kaward J. Croker
Fire Department
Uscit
York
Cannon
Lcat
Conlon
Loomt
Grand Jury Indicts Forge Ahead in Criminal Terms
The grand jury returned multiple felonies and misdemeanors including burglary at H J Stemple’s, cocaine vending, assault with intent to kill, burglary at Tuna Glass plant, and Sabbath labor offenses. Also listed are adultery and revolver carrying charges linked to recent Sunday baseball events. Delinquent city taxes for 1813 to be published June 6. pay at city treasurer to avoid listing.
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Criminal Court Grand Jury
Frar
Willa Burnham
H. J. Stemple
S William Smith
James
Andra
Harley Kendall
L. Nicholson
North View
Jones
Tourney
A. Theodor Boone
Jacob Brown
Stenley Quinn
Tanne Eldar
Sherifon F. Stout
Mont W. McCormack
Mont W. McCormick
Ralph Friege
Pat Peacock
Jarek Coughlin
Walter Wilson
Charles Weary
Tules Barry
Jules Barry
Daily Telegram
Murderer Fowler Found Dead Then Hangs Himself
The body of Arthur Fowler, British subject, was found in a county jail cell after being convicted of murdering John Geames. Fowler reportedly seized a tremp and attempted to hang himself, with reports noting a recent mercy petition over a death sentence, resulting in a commuted imprisonment term.
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Tenaciar
Reese Dayton
Arthis Fowler
John Geames
Jal
Fowler
Trio to Face Trial in Conspiracy Case in Newcastle
De W A Winters his wife Mrs Winters and W H Cooper are ordered to stand trial for conspiracy to commit a felony in connection with the disappearance of Catherine Winters. The circuit court set a July 10 date for the arraignment as Prospector Myers appeared but failed to quash the indictment.
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Dr. Winters
Cooper
Newcastle
Inn
W. A. Winters
Mrs Winters
Edward Jaykwon
Circuit Court
Prospector Myera
Catherine Winters
Officials of the railroad hold meeting at Clarksburg
Baltimore and Ohio railroad officials met with Clarksburg business leaders to address delayed freight and less than carload shipments. They promised immediate relief, improved handling, and settlement of lost or damaged goods while noting heavy carload volumes and weather impacts. Attendees included executives from B and O and local merchants and manufacturers.
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Baltimorean Ohio Railroad
Clarksburg
Parkersburg
Board of Trade
Reltol Ix
Wallace
Baltimore and Ohio Railrond
Conferfences Acw
Tifompeos
Prsident
Baltimore
Mil
W. Gallaeway
Mai
F. Blazer
Lot
Wile Hams
Wheelahe
D. Hy Hamilton
Balthame
de M
Grafton
Fowler
Pas “Serger
Three Men Sentenced for Trespassing on Railway Property
Three men named Bill Smith Bud Smith and A Arnold were sentenced Thursday to ten days each on the county jail for trespassing on railroad property at the local station. The case followed a fine paid for acts related to the incident. Captain A. Campbell of the railroad police led the prosecution.
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Bill
Bud Smith
A. Arnold
Fon Traitimore
A. A. Campbell
House debates anti-trust bills awaiting final vote
Walwington reports hurried review of administration anti-trust program. House continues general debate on Rayburn railroad securities bill. Representative Adamson, in charge, expects to conclude the general debate today with the aim of a Saturday or Monday final vote.
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Walwington
Rayburn Railroad
Jamaon
House
Woussin
Will H. Cole
Throats cut murder shocks Long Beach moms
In Long Beach California Mrs Lens Raab 29 and her two daughters Lena 6 and Lilian 15 months were found dead at home with throats cut A German note by Mrs Raab named Dr Walter B Hill a prominent Long Beach physician as a motive Dr Hill was arrested Police begin investigating the triple homicide and related court actions unrelated bill passage updates follow in the House and committee proceedings
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Imeamawer Arnorma
Long Beach
Calif
Lens Raab
Lena
Lilian
Raxb
Walter B. Hill
Hill
School Examinations Underway and Indian Cattle Move
In Muskogee Oklahoma on June 4, Cher okee Indians near Spavinah hills drove 2,000 head of cattle from a range along Grand River, warning outsiders not to return. Separately, an exam of applicants for teacher certificates was conducted at Central School with A P Morrison leading, assisted by Guy C. Musser and Carl Laiveen. long list of names and addresses followed.
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Orca
Hullaing
A. P. Morrison
Guy C. Musser
Carl Laiveen
Carrig
West Israel
Efty
Guy Lt
Rent Weer
Bessie M. Robey
Wallace
Reta Trintham
Buckhnnnon
Virgil Lunelford
Bois O's Stern
Silver Hill
Lena /Hashcacker
Pickens
Otia Matheny
Ely
Gordier Marta
City
Ola Nutter
Lost Creek
Ruby Gwynn
Wolf Summit
Ra A. Hovey
Wallace Martha M. Frum
Sarem
Mand Frum
Salem
George Lawson
Floda M. Lough
Bristol
H. Ford Focalt
Dennick O. Seaham
Hate Inggerty
Dana F. Brown
Wyatt
Jessie B. Smith
Maggie Dawson
Ford Valentine
Auburn
Bilah Stead
Orval Watton
Clyde Cunningham
Mattie V. Torner
Alty
Jesse C. Cantey
New Post Office Notice Details in West Virginia Areas
Washington DC June 4. Congressman Sutherland reports a post office will be established at Amherstine in Logan County with Fr Schwartzer as post master. Mr Ruther and Cyrus W Shehan are named for rural carrier routes for St Cent er Tucker County. A new central route is sought from Sago Upshur County.
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Washington
D.C
Sutherland
Amheretine
Logan
Schwartzer
Ruther
Cyrus W. Shehan
St. Genter
Tucker County
Sago
Upshur County
Farrell and Campbell Seek Mineral Baths Trip
B J Farrell the druggist is spending a few weeks at Mount Clemens Michigan with his father in law A Campbell of Manitowoc Wisconsin. They were accompanied to the resort by Mr Campbell. Farrell spends a short stay at the bath town.
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B. J. Farrell
Mount Clemrad Michi
Fin Fatherein v Law
3. A. Campbell
Mittieton
Awa
Stout
Mlsg
Bath
Mexican Civil War Forces Tighten Grip On West Coast
Wireless reports say the coast of Mexico has been cut from Mexico City as Constitutionalists seize Say Blas to Lagomar island route and capture a prison and radio station. Obregon’s army traps Guadalajara and blocks access to the capital from the east while a rebel battery threatens a cargo ship sailing to Mazatlan. The vessel captain plans to run the line despite the danger.
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U. S
California
Mazatlan
Mex
San Diego
Mexico
Mexico City
Say Blas
Lag Mariéa Island
Petic
Federal
Tadio
Huerta
Huerta Seeks Legalization Of Acts For Retirement
Provisional President Huerta demands legalization of all acts since his appointment as condition for retirement. Advices from the mediation conference at Niagara Falls report Huerta authorized delegates to propose this. He is said to see slim chance of victory but aims to safeguard his and his allies future.
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Vera Cruz
Huerta
Anplal
General Huerta
Niagara Falls
Wilson Speaks at Confederate Monument Dedication
President Wilson led a ceremony in Arlington National Cemetery to unveil the Confederate monument. Attendees included representatives from Confederate states, Army officers, cabinet members, and leaders from the United Confederate Veterans and the Grand Army of the Republic.
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Arlington Cemetery
Washington
D.C
Army of
North
Suesta
Arlington National Cemeany
Wilson Washa
Gangrat Young
Loulaville
United Confederate Veterans
Washington Gardner
Albion, Ottch
Grand Army of the Republic
McLain Nominated to Army Medical Reserve Corps
William Hay McLain of West Virginia was nominated in Washington on June 1 by the Préajdept to serve as a first lieutenant in the Medical Reserve Corps of the United States Army.
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D.C
William Hay McLain
West Virginia
Medical Reserve Corps
Army
Infant dies of jaundice prompts Rosebud funeral
Funeral services for the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Gordon Whithall were held at the family home in Rosebud with burial in Rosebud cemetery. The child died Wednesday after a short illness of jaundice. The report also lists various local names and places in a garbled segment.
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Mra
Gordon Whithall
Rosebud
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Federal Commission
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Pearlman
Clerkeburg Zinc Company
W. Willams
Willams Hardware Company
Frank Gaylord
Horner-Gay Speed Company
EM. Morris
S.C. Walking Company
CE. Parr
Parr Tiber and Planning -Mil
FW. Traty
Standard Milling Company
Danial Howard
Central Fairmont Coal Company
PH. Koblegard
Koblegird Company
Olsadua Weat
Blair Willison
Wile [Ison and Wart Company
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Logan County
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