Old Debt Case Decided At Last In Virginia WV Split
Supreme Court rules West Virginia is entitled to its share of the Virginia debt at partition, fixing principal about 2.966 million dollars. WV must pay interest totaling over 1.178 million, calculated at three percent from 1891 onward and four percent from 1862 to 1891, with minor findings upheld.
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Court decision pleases Attorney General in WV case
Pittsburg June 14 Attorney General Billy in connection with the Manufacturers Light and Heat Company case against the West Virginia Public Service Commission expressed satisfaction at the supreme court decision. He said the principal appears well satisfied though it has cost us some interest and that he will comment further after reading the full decision.
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Patriotism Speech at Washington Flag Day Exercises
President Wilson spoke at flag day exercises in Washington urging Americans to maintain patriotism beyond holidays and keep the nation’s cause in their hearts. He received cheers as he arrived on the south steps of the Treasury building. Secretary McAdoo introduced the president saying the gathering honored the country at a crucial moment in world history.
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Mrs Metta Garrison Recovers From Appencitis Operation
Friends report that Mrs Metta Garrison, who underwent an appendicitis operation at a local hospital Saturday, is recovering nicely and progressing well.
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White slave case to be tried again
The United States circuit court of appeals remands for a new trial the case of Dr Eugene Younes a Clarkburg W Va physician convicted under the White Slave Act The court found the trial prejudicial and that the defense should have had a chance to locate and summon witnesses The ruling cites denial of opportunity to procure witnesses and misunderstanding about where the case could be tried Also noted is a St Louis flag controversy and a giant flag presented to the city
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Regents Morgantown Meet Reports From Deans
Regents gathered in Woodburn Hall in Morgantown on June 2 to hear deans of all schools report. President Sharkey of Charleston and several board members including Ogletay of Wheeling and Laidler of Charleston attended, with Arlen Swiser newly appointed and Frank Marsh as secretary. The full board planned to remain in session tomorrow.
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Frank Marsh
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Thieves steal thirty five chicks from Buc Poling home
Sunday night theft at 205 Austin avenue Broad Oaks. Thieves forced the chicken house door and took thirty five valuable chicks. Poling, employee of Monongahela Valley Tracton Company, reported the loss. Sheriff Ross Bloodhounds requested. Deputy Loca Wolfe attended case but could not transport dogs. Judgement news: Supreme Court affirms $20,000 damages award against Pennsylvania Railroad in a separate case involving Pennsylvanian shipments.
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Prohibition Commissioner Blue to Speak in Wheeling
State prohibition commissioner Fred Blue will visit Wheeling on Sunday June 20 to deliver an address in the afternoon. He will outline the prohibition lines and point out to the local district the steps they should aid in enforcement of prohibition.
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Former Secretary Bryan to issue War ending statement
Lynescena SE Washington reports former Secretary Bryan will release a new statement soon titled The Causeless War. It will address ending the war and the causes leading to its course and will not discuss his cabinet resignation. The statement is planned for Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Frank's Case Hearing on Commutation Resumed
The June 14 session in Georgia resumed the plea by Leon M Frank for clemency from death to life imprisonment before Governor Staten. Solicitor Dorey argued against Frank, presenting his brief and making a formal oral argument.
French War Office Statement and Allied Advances Update
Paris June 14 The French war office released a statement saying nothing new beyond last night. Belgian troops reportedly crossed to the east bank of the Yser south of the Dirmude bridge. West Virginia news: Wesleyan College’s Dr Carl Greig Doney delivered a strong baccalaureate sermon at Wes leyan with praise for the Divine Will. Governor Hatfield names Thomas E Crambler to head West Virginia’s San Francisco exposition building.
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Eastern Front War News Shows Austro German Momentum
London dispatch reports the Austro German forces pressing along the eastern front across the Dniester into Russian soil and advancing in Poland near Przasnys. Russian ammunition shortages may be ending as Galician stand restored and battles rage from the Baltic to the Roumanian frontier. In Greece Venizelos supporters gain momentum as elections hint at policy shifts.
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Untrue Sutherland Denies Candidacy Announcement
Congressman at Large Howard Sutherland denies reports that he has announced his candidacy for Congress. He states no declaration has been made and a signed statement will be issued when he announces. He plans to gauge public sentiment within the Republican party in coming months. Washington June 14. Carranza agency reports no confirmation of General Obregon’s death amid battle injuries, while telegrams from Obregon claim recovery and improvement.
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Hereford Dead Widow of A N Hereford in Summersville
Word reaches here of the death in Summersville West Virginia of Mrs Mary A Hereford wife of Ansew G Hereford and sister of a noted local resident. The obituary confirms her passing and notes family ties in the community.
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German forces claim full hold on Russian positions front
An official London report states General von Mackensen’s forces have occupied Russian front lines from Gyermans to Sieniawa in Galicia, with heavy enemy losses reported on the Western front near Lievin to Strasbourg and in minor Yser actions. Eastern and Southeastern fronts also show advances and large prisoner captures as German commanders push across multiple sectors.
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Steamship Hopmount Torpedoed Off St Ives
The British steamship Hopmount of 2300 tons was torpedoed and sunk today two miles west of St Ives by a German submarine. The crew were saved. The attack occurred in clear weather conditions as naval authorities investigated the incident.
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Foreigner Injured in Cutting Scrape at Winnsboro Riot
June 14 Winnsboro South Carolina a riot left one man dead and five officers wounded. A white man named Hisecauer and Utes Smith a man of mixed race were charged with criminal assault. Sheriff A D Hedd was probably fatally shot during the mob attempt to seize Smith from officers. Smith's body was also shot during the fighting.
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Two American Men Arrested for Cutting on Porch Incident
The Tin Plate addition town records a Sunday evening assault leaving merchant Samuel Mustican fatally wounded, others injured. Frank Criss and Monroe, both Americans, were arrested on felonious cutting charges after an argument with Mustican and were held for court. Mustican’s wound near the heart is serious. another cut damaged an artery but officials report no definite fatal outcome yet.
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West Virginia trio graduate from West Point amid large turnout
D C June 14 relays word that three West Virginia boys Karl Gorman Morgantown Joseph Jesse Teter Belington and NM Quesenberry Montgomery earned diplomas at West Point commencement. Gorman received an ovation for his standout scholastic and athletic record while Quesensberry and Teter were noted as part of the corps rear guard famed as the finest soldiers.
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Turkish war office reports repulse of attacks on light wing
June 11 12 night attacks on the Turkish light wing were repulsed with heavy losses. Anatolian coast batteries bombarded the enemy position yesterday. Eliza Ann Adams aged 72 dies at Fairmont after long infirmities. She married George Adams in 1866. born Miss Eliza Ann Ball of Stafford's Ferry Cheat River Monongalia County.
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Prisoner Elmer Minor in jail awaiting Thursday hearing
Elmer Minor is jailed in the county jail awaiting a prohibition case hearing Thursday in Magistrate Go Nicewarner's court. Deputy state prohibition commissioner Hennes arrested him.
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Morgantown Commencement Marks West Virginia University Forty-Sixth Year
June 14 ceremony in Morgantown honors West Virginia University's forty sixth commencement. Graduates from various colleges receive diplomas as faculty confer degrees. The event caps a year of academic achievement and campus history.
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Hearing in Pittsburg on WV Public Service case resumes
In Pittsburg on June 14 J W Vandervort, appointed by Judge Dayton, resumes testimony in the Manufacturers Light and Heat Co against the West Virginia Public Service Commission. The hearing, moved from Wheeling, will focus on whether the commission’s natural gas rate order is just or unjust. Both sides agreed to also address executive interference charges against Governor Hatfield on West Virginia soil, with expected technical testimony and possible adjournment to Wheeling next week.
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Payne Sentenced for Prohibition Violation in Court
James E. Payne, described as colored, was sentenced Monday in criminal court to six months in jail and a $100 fine for violating the prohibition law. A separate defendant, Smith, faced a similar charge in the same proceeding, taking up the middle of the afternoon session on the case of violation of the prohibition law.
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Pythians Decorate Staves at Memorial Service
Local Pythians 2nd Prinian Sisters decorated the staves of deceased members Sunday afternoon in the Pythian hall. A splen did address was made to Judge James W Robinson who discussed the order’s objects and emphasized memorial features.
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June Term EEGOS Opened By County Court
The June term of the county court opened with President Lee Maxwell and Commissioner John J Sutrum present. Preliminary work began Monday morning with the session continuing as officials handled initial matters.
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All of Chicago Streets Service Tied Up Now Strike
Chicago faced a citywide street and transit strike with 700 policemen guarding property and to prevent crowds. Schools planned to continue with strikebreakers and 7,000 teachers arranged travel while theaters and baseball games faced postponement.
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Stearship Sunk and Katrine Arrives in Scotland
A fragment reports a stearship sunk and the vessel Katrine reaching a Scottish port, with unclear details. The text hints at a fire and arrival at either the Firth of Forth or nearby Scotland.
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Italian line steamer Ancona departs with reserves aboard
Exiled Italian steamer Ancona leaves Philadelphia with about 400 Italian army reserves aboard. Passengers include women and 15 children as the vessel is seen off the harbor amid crowds and remarks from prominent locals.
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