Six Boys Jailed in Burglary Case in Carter's Store
Peter and Tony Lopez Joseph and Frank Rovian and two other boys Stelley Hill were arrested Thursday forenoon by Deputy Sheriff Lace Wolfe to await trial in Carter's court on charges of burglary at J. Lee Horner and Company's General Store. The burglar broke a side window and stole cash, pies, cakes, crackers, and small merchandise. Cholera Breaks Out in Vienna Reports Hint at 26 or 46 Cases in Austria's Capital.
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Peter
Tony Lopez Joseph
Frank Rovian
Stelley Hill
Lace Wolfe
JV. Carter
J. Lee
State Tax Commissioner Interprets West ja Dry Law
Fred O. Blue of the State Tax Commission explains that individuals may bring one half gallon of liquor into the state for personal use without labeling. Any amount over one half gallon must be labeled, else it proves unlawful possession. Seizures aim to avoid disturbing lawful personal use while burden on possessor to prove legality.
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West Ja
Fred O. Blue
Morgantown
Flood efforts in Isonzo river region fail to halt Italian advance
Austrian attempt to flood the Isonzo river region by breaking banks and opening dikes yields little effect as water is absorbed or drained. No serious disruption to Italian forces is reported. Also note: C. J. Babb, former member of the state board of regents, died at his home.
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Udine
Italy
Paris
Isonzo
Belgium
Wreclan
Babb
State Board of Regents
Interstate Commerce Commission Rules on Tank Car Furnishings
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled on June 12 that railroads must furnish tank cars for use in Warren Pennsylvania and across the country, even when cars are not owned by shippers or specialty car firms. Commissioners Clark Clements and Har lax dissented arguing the ICC lacks authority to require furnishing.
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Orr Absocato Renee Washington
Interstate“Commerce Commission
Warren
Clark,Clements and Harlax
Commission
Bridgeport Community Notes Highlight Local Guests and Events
The Bridgeport area records social visits and church news with Rev W A Davis officiating a ceremony. Guests include Miss Nellie Griswold and Elder J W Hurlinger. Activities feature Ladies Aid Society gatherings, kitchen serves, and plans for Children’s Day program and a lawn fete.
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W. A. Davis
Pruntytown
Lemuel Tucker
Grant Moore
Ladies' Aid Society of Theethodist Episcopal Church
CR. Lane
S.L_ Shreves
Charles Pell
S L Shreves
Hilda Pell
O. Russell
Lo.Talcott
George Brown
Albert Saurborne
Elizabeth Golden
Ray Peshak
Horton Stout
John Moore
Fizhugh
Stary Sandusky
Shreves
C_ R. Lane
Marie ‘Bartfae
F. M. Cole
Bmfiss Hildaelt
Werd
I. Fergeson
Industrial
Jahugh Wi
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
James McDermott
Winridge
Charles Darisson
Ruth Merrifield
Fairmont
Blanche’ Lawson
Lucy Rawkins
Grafton
Flora Preston
J. W. Hurlinger
Norfolk
F. M. Gardner
Hurlinger
West Virginia
Seventh Dar Adventists
Fire on American ship causes massive cargo loss
A fire on the American ship Thursday at a Brooklyn pier damaged 3000 bales valued at about 200000 dollars. The Brymfield, formerly a British vessel, was loading when the blaze started and was to sail for Archangel, Russia, the next day.
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New York
Thescotte
Brymbilds
Broklyn
Todav
Archangel
Russia
Motor Works Burned in Major Fire at Zoo
A large blaze destroyed three acres of property including 100 Red Cross motor ambulances and 200 motor vans intended for delivery to the zoo. In a separate notice, Katharine Glasscock, wife of William Sterling or W. E. Grown, is reported dead at her home.
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Red Cross
Ermm
Thurs
June Oil
Katherine Glasscock
Wiliam Stern
W. E.grown
METER SYSTEMS to be required for all WV utilities
The public service commission plans new rules to regulate electric light and water rate structures in West Virginia. The proposal would require utilities to abandon current methods and install metering. Objections and suggestions from utility representatives will be heard before rules take effect.
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Carleston
Public Service Commission
West Virginia
Hursey Sentenced in Government Case in Parkersburg
Edward Hursey pleaded guilty in federal court at Parkersburg and was sentenced to fifteen days in Harrison county jail and fined $100 on each indictment. The case had been continued from another court to this term. Harrisburg June 11 Governor Brumbaugh signed the bill fixing the salary of the department of mines chief at 5000 and deputy chief at 3500.
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Bdward Hursey
Parkersburg
Harrison County
Way Breanne
Hiarrisburg
Brumbaugh
Department of Mines
Man e Horses Shipped In Wheeling Report Digest
June til James Kilkin a Green miner at the Richland coal mine was crushed by a stone fall. He died after being rushed to North Wheeling Hospital. Kilkin was 30. Also noted are city affairs in Fairmut with pipe work and a cast iron foundry contract in Pitt sis, and a confession by Goff McIntire to an assault charge in Lumberport court. Welch and Fullerton druggists serve city-wide.
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Wheeling
James Kilkin
Richland
North Wheeling
Balkin
Fairyont
Basté
Fairmut
Quartel
St Touns
Oundry Company
Pitts
Sis
Bery
Barnesville
MEE in Huntington Following City Organization
Fragmentary note describes Huntington city initiation and ongoing efforts to establish operations. It mentions recent organization, uncertain progress, and unresolved status of municipal actions.
Detectives Pursue Robbers After Train Escape
Detectives and posse in Montana chase a pair of robbers after a motor car and long van overtake a fleeing train. Authorities describe the incident as a coordinated capture effort with officers pursuing leads across the region.
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Montana
State of West Virginia court order notices Harrison County
A circuit court notice dated June 1915 orders non resident See Berry to appear within the required month from publication. The clerk Wade Coffios signs the order with Willtass as counsel for the plaintiff.
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West Virgine
Circuit Court of
Harrison
Berry
Cite Fe
Wade Coffios
Willtass
Piaintitt
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Horsor Avenue
Howard Post
Welch & Fullerton
Kelley Hill
Geneva
Vienna
Roxane Siderwier
Sturm & Wilson
BROWN
Glenn B. Waters
BELL
Menors
Jake Daubert
Tower
Babe
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bridgeport
City of
London
Eng
W- S- Glasscock
Hursey
Miner Kogled
Bill
EW Water Mall
Goff McIntire
Inythe ‘Criminal Court
C. J
Lumberport
Hs Been F
Sens
Donohue & Johnson
Mee
Huntington
Gition Tin
F. W. Woolworth CO
Cadenza Orchestra
Clarksburg
W. Woolworth Co
W. Main Street
W.va
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