San Francisco Detectives Accused in Graft Scheme
A grand jury probe opens into allegations that city detectives in San Francisco took bribes from bunko men operating in stores. Principals named include Capt. Eugene R. Wall Arthur F. MacPhee Charles Taylor and Frank Esplay who deny receiving any sums yet Bunko claim protection payments were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punko
San Francisco
Fickert
New York
Epee
Bunko
Eugene R. Wall
Arthur F. MacPhee
Charles Taylor
Frank
Fourteen Locations Sought For Giant Steel Plant Site
Ten years ago three eastern men discussed a forty acre site for a large steel plant with area businessmen and property owners. A New York based syndicate underwrote a half million dollar bond for a West Virginia Plate Glass plant at Clarksburg. Justice James N. David jailed Thomas Davisson for three months on a peace bond in a suit by Sophia Floriana. Miss Gertrude Burr of Glen Elk died at fifteen from consumption. reports note Broaddus Institute teachers departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Wall Street
West Virginia Plate Glass Company
Thomas Davisson
Adamston
James N. David
Sophia Floriana
Clarksburg Notes From The Region And Local Anecdotes
Clarksburg hosts Buckhannon college students sightseeing as the city thrives with local business moves. Mertha Beckett dies of tuberculosis at 44 on Monticello Ave. Barber Austin Myers buys a Martins Ferry shop to run personally. Grafton and Fairmont residents discuss quarantines and hospital planning. Charles Holden serves as county clerk. Morris Guthrie’s son Morris recovers from a Baltimore operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mertha Beckett
E.R. Beckett
Monticello Avenue
Austin Myers
Martins Ferry
Civic Club names committees at June meeting
The Civic Club held its June gathering at Christ Episcopal parish house with Mrs. D. W. Jacobs presiding. Committees were formed for Yearbook Hospital Library and Membership as part of efforts to raise funds for a tuberculosis nurse. The Clarksburg Country Club prepares to issue memberships and opens grounds with a golf links complex and rental house. The St Pauls Missionary Society Junior Division hosts an evening lawn fete with ice cream and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Club
Christ Episcopal Church
D. W. Jacobs
Coor
Miss Page
A. B. Reese
Harvey W. Harmer
S. Austin Smith
John W. Stuart
Olandus M. West
John L. Ruhl
W- Brent Maxwell
Emma Davis
Mary Peckdiid
Etta McKeenan
B. F.thompson
A. J.roberts
Eva Parsons
Clarksburg
The
Missionary Society of St. Paul’s Methodist ‘Episcopal Church
South
Babb Elected Mayor in New City Charter Election
In Keyshe on June 5 H H Babb won the mayoralty in the first election under the new city charter. H G Storts L V Romig and A J Keenan were named commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyshe
H. H. Babb
H. G. Storts
V. Romig
A. J. Keenan
Athletic events to be staged at Union Park Tuesday
A program at Union Park on Tuesday from 6 to 10 features a baseball game a 100 yard dash a wrestling match a six round boxing prelim and a six round main bout. The first event will be the baseball game.
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Union Park
Ofel
City Sports Night Tops Race and Rumble Card
A program at the Golf Building and Bowlers team lanes begins at 6 pm with a 100 yard free for all dash featuring at least fifty runners. Charles Hickman vs John Jones wrestle best two of three. Young Spinn of this city vs id Anderson of Wolf Summit boxing six rounds. Brooks Banks vs W A Wilburn six rounds as the main event. Electric lights illuminate the park and ring in full view of spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hickman
Andohn Jones
Young Spinn
Id” Anderson
Wolf Summit
Stabbed man in critical condition at St Mary's Hospital
Martin Killeen was stabbed with scissors by David Hamilton during a Wednesday night quarrel over Killeen's sister at Monogal. He remains in critical condition at St Mary's Hospital. the incident occurred the same night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Killeen
Monogal
David Hamilton
Killeen
St. Mary's Hospital
Dean's Kidney Pills Praise From Clarksburg Reader
A Clarksburg, West Virginia case details relief from backache kidney and bladder issues after using Donn's Kidney Pills. Mrs I B Dunnington reports dust induced kidney trouble and dizziness that improved after taking the pills. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. price 30 cents. Remember the name Dean's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Clarksburg
I. ‘B. Dunnington
First St
W. Va
Donn
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Baptist congregation to dedicate new church in Tunnelton
Dedicatory services planned for the new church finished recently with a sermon by Rev. R. B. Moore of Parkersburg. John C. Illiams of the Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate Company visited from Steubenville on company business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunnelton
R. B. Moore
Parkers-burg
John C. Illiams
Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate ‘Company
Steubenville, G
Surprising Care of Stomach Trouble
A Plainfield New Jersey reader credits Chamberlain's Tablets with relief from long lasting stomach upset and chronic constipation after trying a booklet and a few Jetters from Bernie. The testimonial notes improved appetite and tolerance of all foods. For sale by local dealers.
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Stengle
Plainfield, N. J
Chamberlain
Bernie
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Nusbaum’s
Main ST
Swager
Pike Street
Second
Third
Roberts Hardware Company
Jubilee Orchestra
Fon
Frank Esola
Bottom
Plate Glass
Gertrude Burr
J. W. Burr
Glen Elk
Broaddus Institute
Buckhannon College
RM. Orr
West Fork Oil and Natural Gas Company
Robert Stewart
Hages-Atlas Glass Factory
Ta Bank
Grafton
Fairmont
Les Davide
Davids
Ing
Charles Stewart Linton
London
Eng
Harrison, Doddridge
Lewis Counties
8. C. Paugh
Nathan Goff
Charles Holden
D. S Guthrie
Baltimore
Morris
Babb Mayor
A. Welburn
Brooks Banks
T. J. Lynch & Company
Merchants National Bank
Lincoln
Empire National Bank
Main and
Fourth Sts Capital
West Pike
Ictstetter Building
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