Confession of Murder Endorsed in Federal Court
Lee Cage, a member of the coal miners union in Wheeling West Virginia, confessed in federal court to killing Detective John J. Reardon of Pittsburgh in Steubenville Ohio in 1910. He had previously been tried and acquitted for the murder, and his current confession led to dismissal of related civil proceedings due to double jeopardy protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powen
Columbus
Lee Cage
Iom
Wiheeling
W Va
Federal District Court
John J.reardon
Pittsburg
Steubenville
Cage
Reardon
Sater
Ohio
Cnse Ae
Poet’s Body Cremated With No Ceremony
The body of Alfred Austine, the steppet laureate, died Monday and was cremated at Golders Green today without ceremony. By permission of King George a memorial service was held at the royal chapel in St James's Palace at the same hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pumne
London
Alfred Austine
Golders Green
King George
Royal Chapel
St James's Palace
Dubuque Elks Hire Clarksburg Firm For Club Home
Holmpoe and Lafferty of Clarksburg have been commissioned by the Dubuque Elks Lodge to prepare plans and specifications for a club home costing 125000 dollars. They also supervise construction. The project includes competition among eight architectural firms nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmpoe and Lafferty
Clarksburg
Elks' Lodge of
Dubuque
Lodge
Judge Faulkner to Be a Witness
Ossining man Sheehan who escaped from the state insane asylum at Poughkeepsie surrendered to New York police. He urged they send him back to the asylum and said New York is a dangerous place to live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheehan
Ossining
X. Y
Poughkeepsie
New York
Man From Shinnston Faces Theft Charge In Local Court
Claude D. Alleman of Shinnston was jailed here on a theft charge after allegedly stealing a suit of clothes a hat a belt and three ties from George Swiger. He was committed by Justice C L Watkins of Shinnston awaiting the next criminal term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude D. Alleman
Shinnston
Criminal Court
George Swiger
C. L. Watkins
Marriage License Issued to Garropa and Magale
A marriage license has been issued to Raffaelo Garropa and Sarifina Magale, authorizing their union. The document records their names and the one-time license approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raffaelo Garropa
Sarifina Magale
In the Hunt for That Powerful Lobby Not Yet Found in Washington
Senate lobby investigation exposes powerful lobbying interests new in character. Chairman Overman says there is concerted lobbying and misinformation. Witness list expands with former Senator C. J. Faulkner and W. J. Strassburger of Glassmere, Pa., Pittsburg Plate Glass president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Associaten
C. J. Faulkner
United States
West Virginia
W. J. Strassburger
Glassmere
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
Trial Still On in Schaffner Case Over Defective Oil Casing
Schaffner Brothers sue National Supply Company for 30000 in a damage action stemming from alleged defective oil well casing. The circuit court trial is expected to continue next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaffner Brothers
National Supply Company
Cultured Woman Is Kept Prisoner After Epsom Incident
Emily Wilding Davisson, noted suffragist, was injured after leaping at a racehorse at Epsom Downs yesterday. She regained consciousness today and can sip nourishment, but cannot answer questions. Authorities treat her as a prisoner while the surgeon estimates several weeks before discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tmy Associatao
Recom
Epsom Downs
Eng
Emily Wilding Davisson
Miss Davisson
London University
Oxford
London
Northumberland
Epsom Hospital
Davitson
Highland Chairman Named To Public Service Commission
Governor Hatfeld announced the terms of office for the new Public Service Commission. Virgil L. Highland was chosen chairman for two years, Wade Kilmer for four years, Charles H. Bronson for six years, and Howard NS Ogden for eight years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Hatfeld
Public Service Commission
Virgil L. Highland
Wade
Kilmer
Charles H. Bronson
Howard NS
Ogden
Woman Joins Musicians Union in Parkersburg
Mrs. Charles S. Smoot, a society woman, has joined Musicians Local No. 258 to play piano in a local moving picture house. She says her husband, a business man, aims to elevate music standards in those venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Charles S. Smoot
Musicians” Union
Moving Picture
Senator Goff Testifies in Lobby Investigation Findings
Senator Goff described his coal and oil holdings earning about 25 000 and 50 000 dollars a year and said Standard Oil was his only buyer. He denied tariff influence and lobby ties while warning the investigation could purge legislation nationwide. Senator Gore and Hoke Smith commented on lobbying and court like procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ey Ameoczavan
Washington, D. C
Senate
White House
Goff
West Virginia
Pyalties
Standard Oil Company
Noona
Tarif
Washington
Gore
F.R. Hathaway
Henry J. Oxnard
Hoke Smith
Wilson
Congress
Boxing Bout Between Ritchie and Rivers May Be Scrapped
In San Francisco June 5 the July 4 title bout between lightweight champion Willié Ritchie and Jos Rivers faces cancellation if no concession on weight is reached. Rivers demands 123 pounds ringside while Ritchie seeks 134 pounds at 9 AM. If unresolved, substitutes like Ad Wolgast Freddie Welsh Welch or Leach Cross may face Ritchie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Willié Ritéie
Jos Rivers
Ritchie
River
Rivers
Ad Wolgach
Freddie Welsh Welch
Leach Cross
Los Angeles
Whyte Chosen Secretary of Public Service Commission
Cay associate D pres Charles-ton reports William W. Whyte of Welch was today chosen secretary of the public service commission. The board members took the oath of office this morning.
Carney Named Manager of Willard Hotel
Grafton June 5 E. B. Carney manager of the Windsor hotel Wheeling has been appointed manager of the new Willard hotel here succeeding S A Hover who resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
E. B. Carney
Windsor Hotel
Wheeling
S. A. Hover
J B Reese Dead Prominent Piloperator
James B. Reese a prominent pilot operator dies at his Palestine West County home after a business illness at age 56. He resided in Parkersburg until his death and was well known in local shipping circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
James B. Reese
Palestine
Wirth County
Employees to switch to biweekly pay at B and O
President Wilson will meet with Japan's Viscount Chinda to discuss protest against California anti alien land law. The pay reform affects 2600 Baltimore and Ohio employees, effective July 1, with first two week period July 1 to 15 and checks arriving late in the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio
Frst
Amy Associateu
Washington, D Clune
Wilson
Hinda
Japan
Tollo
California
United States
Bryant
West Virginia Receives Treasury Deposits Amid Federal Plan
Seven West Virginia cities will share 159000 of a ten million dollar federal sum to be deposited in local banks at two percent interest. Banks named include Charleston National, Empire National and Union National in Clarksburg, First National in Fairmont, Huntington, Kenova, Martinsburg, Second National and Parkersburg National in Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cencrnera
Washington
West Virginia
Secretary of the Treasury
W. G. McAdoo
Charleston National
Charleston
Empire National
Union National
Clarksburg
First National
Fairmont
Huntington
Kenova
Old National
Martinsburg
Parkersburg
Free Wool and Free Sugar Backed by Wilson in Senate
Washington June 5 President Wilson's push for free wool and free sugar in the Underwood tariff bill appears to gain momentum as the Senate caucus nears. Leaders expect near universal party support with only a few senators dissenting. The administration also seeks to keep free shoes lumber agricultural products and other items in the bill with less chance of on floor amendments. Morgantown June 5 Four Italians strapped a dynamite fuse to a dog to kill it but the animal escaped into a shanty. The blast injured all four men who were inside.
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Cer
Washington
Wilson
Senate
Morgantown
Ital Lang
Richard Mines
Virginia debt commission called to meet June 10
Governor Hatfield announced a meeting of the Virginia debt commission in Charleston to be held at the capital on June 10. The fifteen member panel was created by the legislature to negotiate with Virginia authorities over the suit pending between the two states. Wesley Ly Steele was here Thursday from Salen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Hatfield
Virginia Debt Commission
Capital
Just
Virginia
Chicago man admits shooting Mountcay hotel owner
Robert Huber of Chicago told Cincinnati police he shot and killed John Kunzelman, hotel proprietor of Mountcay, claiming years of alleged mistreatment by the dead man. He said he intended to maim, not kill, and that his wife’s confession prompted the action.
Fatal injuries from discharged cannon at Ada commencement
A premature cannon discharge on the Ohio Northern University campus in Ada caused serious injuries to Daniel Best of Pitcairn Pennsylvania, a former student. Best, handling the rammer, was struck by burning embers, losing sight in one eye and sustaining severe burns as the tamrod ball traveled hundreds of yards after the blast. Governor Cox, visiting Ada for commencement, witnessed the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cay
Ada
James M. Cox
Daniel Best
Pitcairn
Ohio Northern University
Best
Cox
Enlistment Examiners Set for Pinnickinick Miner
Michael Bripko of the Pinnickin nick mining settlement awaits Maj. Ruthers of Parkersburg in the city tomorrow to give final examination for enlistment in the federal artillery. Recruited by Sergeant J. N. Frisby and assistants at the local station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Bripko
Pinnickinnick
16al ‘Ruthers
Parkersburg
Federal Artillery
J. N. Frisby
Funeral for Croatian Miner Myo Rataic Held Today
Funeral services for Myo Rataic a Croatian coal miner who died at Mt Clare were held at the Church of the Immaculate Conception this morning with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myo Rataic
Mt. Clare
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Holy Cross Cemetery
Contempt Charge Sent Leonidas Martin to Jail in Dola
Leonidas Martin of Dola is jailed on a contempt charge after failing to heed a circuit court rule returnable last Monday issued over divorce alimony and sult money to Agnes Martin. He was brought before Judge Haymond Maxwell following an attachment.
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Leonidas
Martin
Dola
Haymond Maxwell
Agnes Martin
M Chalfant Dead At 34 In Morgantown
Frank M. Chalfant member of the air at West Virginia constitutional convention dies at his Fairview home at age thirty four.
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Morgantown
Frank M. Chalfant
Air At
West Virginia
Ai Fairview
State Solons Will Be Tried
The judge overruled a motion to quash the indictment against Delegate Rhodes for bribery to vote for a U.S. senator. He vows to block technical delays and advance justice. Thomas Tracy’s murder trial may shift venues if jury trouble continues. the day focuses on completing the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ey Nesociatien Peren Webster
A. G. Rhodes
United States
W- S O'Brien
Iddge O'Briy
Thomas Tracy
Special Train Arrangements for Semi Century Event
The article notes arrangements for a special train to Wheel ing on June 30 for semi centennial calibrations. Secretary of State Bryan and others will attend. Chilton's Henry Vey manages details. Mr Fry cannot attend Wheeling's June 18 celebration as principal orator due to the Wheeling tip limits.
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Stite
Bryan
Wheeling
Chilton
Henry Vey
Fry
Len
Hate
Postmaster Changes in Fayette County Community
Washington reports a new postmaster for the fourth last post office at Gomoas Fayette county. J. M. Cavenlish replaces M. G. Campbell who resigned, with the appointment noted as of June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gomoas
Fayette County
Girls Use Hatpins in Strike Clash at Hazelton
In ABROCLATED Penna June 5. Girls at J Gerhardt and Company shirt factory faced pickets from United Mine Workers and others urging them to stay away. In West Hazelton a clash left pickets scratched with hatpins as workers fought to take weapons. One girl was arrested for threatening a policeman. Her sister was nearly stripped in a fight. Pickets allegedly blocked workers from boarding trolley cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penne Hazplto
J. Gerhardt and Company
United Mine Workers
West Hazelton
Chilton Senator Backed Postmaster Promotions
In Washington on June p ond AL Meredith was named as a candidate for postmaster at Sonsville with appointment forwarded by Senator Chilton. Shanklin's nomination as postmaster at Gary, McDowell County, was also supported by Chilton. Salaries: Sisuraville $2,400 yearly. Gary $1,700.
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Washington
AL Meredith
Jorge Ee
8Orsville
Chilton
Shanklin
Gary
McDowell County
Sisuraville
Sale of lots at Discount Store brings in over nineteen thousand
More than $19,000 worth of lots were sold yesterday at Discount Ste in the Parr addition to the city and several more lots will be closed up in the next day or two. These are very desirable inside rear lots and the company expects strong demand in the coming days. The Rev. Charles Baird Mitchell, rector of Christ Episcopal church, is at Charleston attending the initial council of the Episcopal church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parr
Charles Baird Mitchell
Christ Episcopal Church
Charleston
Episcopal Church
Hunter Hughes Faces Reward After Killing Eleven Wolves
In Lacross Wisconsin a hunter named Gwen Hughes from Angelo township endured four days guarding a den. He starved until wolves emerged and were killed as they appeared. Hughes collected a $100 bounty and collapsed at the courthouse after the ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacross
Wis
Juve
Gwen Hughes
Angelo Township
Hughra
Hughes
Hunter
Talntack
Cox Case in Cincinnati Trust Embezzlement Trial
Judge Caldwell will rule this afternoon on directing a not guilty verdict or ordering the trial of George B. Cox and four other former officers of the Cincinnati Trust Company charged with abstracting a $32,000 note. The defense moved to dismiss after the prosecution rested, arguing the note’s existence date is uncertain and that the alleged embezzlement may not be proven.
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Amy Apeccia
Cincinnaty
Caldwell
Common Pleas Court
George B. Cox
oMdira
Cincinnati Trust Company
Itr
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Daughter
Faulkner
City of
Derby
Cec DB
Highland
New Mardinsville
Highland Chairman
Howard N. Ogden
Senator Goff
Whyte Chosen
Carney
J. B. Reese
Chinda
MR. Wilson
Debt Commission
Wesley Ly Steele
Salen
Robert Huber
Mar
Rataic
Chalfant
Special Tran
Hatpins
United Mine ‘Workers’ Men
Justice G. H. Gordon
Third Street
Chilton Men
Senate of the United States
Cox. Gage
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