Defense seeks to force production of bribe money in Smith trial
In Webster Springs on June 25 the defense demanded the prosecution present all money used in connection with Senator B. A. Smith bribery case. Judge Burdette planned to call Col. W. S. Edwards as the first defense witness. trial could take two more days. Prosecution intends to call additional witnesses for rebuttal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster ” Springs
B. A. Smith
Smith
Waa
Ourien
Pation
Leaton
Ayia
Burdette
Gol
W. S. Edwards
Wil
Miner Patrick Ruane Killed After Train Strike in City Yard
Patrick J Ruane, a Cook Mine miner, died at a local hospital after being struck by a train in the railroad yards shortly before 10 last night. He had visited Columbia mines earlier and came from Scranton, Pa. Efforts to locate his sister in Philadelphia continue as burial plans are set in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick J.ruane
Cook Mine
Finneral
Ruene
Wiends
Columbia Mines
Ruane
Scranton
Philadelphia
President Wilson and McReynolds to name special counsels
In Washington on June 25 the president and Attorney General McReynolds held a conference to select special counsels for the California white slavery cases drawing attention. An announcement is expected before day's end, after which the McNabb McReynolds incident will be considered closed by the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Wilson
McReynolds
California
White House
McNabb
Man Crushed by Freight Train at Baltimore Station
Lloyd Stout, a well known man, was run over by a fast moving freight near the Baltimore and Ohio station Tuesday evening. His right foot was so badly mashed that it had to be amputated at once after arrival at the hospital. He also sustained head and face injuries, though not thought to be serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Lloyd Stout
First National Bank of Jarrold Valley Proposed in West Virginia
Washington telegraph notes an application to the Comptroller of the Currency to organize the First National Bank of Jarrold Valley in West Virginia with a capital stock of 25000. The interested persons listed include Quince Jones and J A Brt among others.
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Teleom
Washington, D. C
First National Bank of
Jarrold Valley
W. Va
Quince Jones
O- Jarrold
Ik. Im. Papa
DI. Iin
J. A. Brt
Band Concert in Court House Open Air Schedule
Open air band concert led by Prof Gregory and a 30 piece ensemble slated this evening at the court house steps. If supported, concerts may continue weekly for the next six months with public funding sought. Also notes petitions to exempt mutual life insurers from tariff bill provisions and updates on pensions, mail routes, and a naval academy appointment.
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Gregory
Court House
Weason
Howse
Lincoln
Mr. Leland
Davis
Grand
Herbert Woolard
Repacia
Washington
Senate
K. Thorn
Clarks
Burg
Louis F. Krebs
Morgantown
S. Furbee
Marrington
Wheeling
John H. Summers
Wajton
C. H. Vogpler
Maysville
Lafayette
C. Greers
Ca Robinson
EL. Griffin
Williamstown
A Spobart G. Turtley
di Gag ¢ Barry
Jades
Keyb Ley
C. B. W. Pate
B. Naylor
Wheelink
Moss
Erastus P. Dageart
Sarah R. Stutter
Hiram Lyons
Sutherlande
Sun Hill
Guyan
Post Office Department
Sutherland
Robert Hamrick
Clarksburg
Homer B. Woods, Jr
Homer B. Woode
Harrisville
United States Naval Academy At
Annapolis
United States
Buckhannon Methodist Conference Opens Busy Program
The Buckhannon district conference of the Methodist Episcopal church met at Ashchapel church Broad Oaks with devotionals at 8 15. Rev BE Ressenger district superintendent administered the sacrament 8 30. Dr G D Smith read a paper on Personal Evangelism. Rev C C Lanham spoke on Caring for Converts and Young Temper s. Judge Haymond Maxwell could not sign the program. An educational rally is set for tonight at 8 with addresses by Dr Carl G Doney and Don M Nichols. Tomorrow’s schedule includes devotions disciplinary business papers questions and platform meetings.
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Buckhannon
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ash Chapel
Broad Oaks
BE Ressenger
G. D. Smith
First Methodist Episcopal Church
C.C. Lanham
Seitenton
Cirscuit Court
Haymond Maxwell
Clark
Carl G. Doney
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Don M. Nichols
M. Hammond
H. D Clark
J. W.dawson
H. W.W .Harmer
C. W. Fisher
Woods
Name changes for post offices in West Virginia
Washington D C June 25 The old name Tyrconnnell is abandoned as the post office name in Taylor county West Virginia and Rosemont is substituted Residents apparently believed rose by any other name would be as sweet So Martin A Lynch former postmaster at Tyrcothel will now be postmaster at Rosemont
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Washington,d.c
Tyrconnnell
Postoffice
Taylor County
W. Va
Rosemont
Martin A
Lynch
Tyrcothel
Munitions Held Up in New Orleans Await DOJ Decision
A carload of war munitions from New York to Carranza's northern Mexico camp is stalled in New Orleans awaiting Department of Justice clearance. The consignment includes 128 rapid fire guns several hundred cases of ammunition and side arms. The shipment is said to be a contribution from relatives of the late President Masero.
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Reo
New Orleans
New York
Carranza
Mexico
Department of Justice
Masero
High School Planned as Union District Votes
A West Milford high school is approved after a Union district vote on Tuesday. One hundred seventy four voters supported the plan while forty four opposed it, confirming the project.
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West Milford
Weston at Akron on cross country walk to Minneapolis
Veteran pedestrian Edward Pey son Weston arrived in Akron this morning during his long walk from New York to Minneapolis. He continues his journey southward toward his stated destination with steady pace and brief rest stops.
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Gey
Akron
Edward Peyson Weston
New York
Minneapolis
Tragic Dust Explosion Claims Eleven Known Dead
A dust explosion at a milling company elevator yesterday leaves eleven confirmed dead with twenty-eight more missing and presumed trapped. Police canvassed homes and four hospitals seeking missing workers. few have been found. Company official Cord Guntea said the missing are unaccounted for and likely in the ruins. total dead expected near sixty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boffard
Dune
Iumted Milling Company
Taha
John
Ana
Ciirord Guntea
Wixty
Postal Affairs Update From Capell Post Office
Postal affairs note a July 15 continuation. A post office is established at Capell in McDowell County, three miles from Welch and three miles from Davy. Francis A Hearns serves as postmaster.
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Stedar
Lanes Bottom
Capell
McDowell County
Welch
Davy
Francis Ahearns
Dies in Street Car Altercation in Washington
Representative Martin Dies of Texas clashed with a street car conductor in Washington. The conductor left with a black eye and a smashed window, while Dies was unharmed though angered. Railway officials said they were investigating and inclined to back the conductor.
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Washington
Martin Dies
Texas
Dies
Guests From Coast Visit Stealey Heights
Mr and Mrs Thomas H Clark and daughters Annabelle and Myra of Wakesville Washington are guests at the home of Mr and Mrs H W Elliott of Stealey Heights. Mrs Clark is Mrs Elliott's sister. The visitors left June 12 and have toured Detroit New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington and will visit Indianapolis St Louis and other cities before returning home.
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Thomas H. Clark
Annabelle
Myra
Wakesville
Wash
H. W. Elliott
Stealey Heights
Clark
Elliott
Detroit
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Indianapolis
St.Louis
Payne Kills Wife and Mrs Eby in Lincoln Township
Frank Payne killed his wife and Mrs. Cra Eby at his Lincoln township home eight miles away. Payne attacked them with a knife after Mrs. Payne had filed for divorce and moved in with Mrs. Eby.
West Virginia Mine Institute Trip to Connellsville
Morgantown June 25 The West Virginia Mine Institute will travel through Connellsville Pa coal field tomorrow at 7 o clock by special train. Speakers include Tea Shaw and Plitsteirs.
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Morgantown
West Virginia Mine Institute
Connelixville
Coal Feld
Cldck
State Coke Study Warns Vast Losses From Old Ovens
An official Parker report argues West Virginia wastefully stuck to old coke ovens. It says modern by product ovens save ammonia coal tar and other outputs, bringing profits that the old method erodes. The Geological Survey shows 1910 coke value at 7.2 million dollars with multi million dollar annual losses under old methods. West Virginia uses far more coal per ton than most states, reducing efficiency.
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West Virginia
West ‘Virginia
Geological Survey
West
Virginia
Nellie in Mine Town Hosts Revival Evening
The account notes Nellie, a colored hostess, hosting a revival night at her home 100 Pinnickinnick Mines. Attendees were few due to ongoing revival meetings but reported good times and mid evening congratulations. A late hour luncheon followed for those present.
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Zlop de
Asi
Nellie
Pinnickinnick Mines
Police Court Records Prompt Public Cleanup Sentences
Seven men paid fines of two dollars and costs this morning in police court for street drunkenness one paid one dollar sixty cents for a like offense and two others convicted also of drunkenness were sentenced to clean up the yard around the jan building Mayor Will H Cole presided
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Jan
Will H .Cole
Bulgarian Troops Attack Servian Towns in Macedonia
Belgrade reports a Bulgarian force attacked Zletovo and Ratkovatz in Macedonia at 1 am. Officials say the assault was unprovoked and ongoing as of early morning.
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Belgrade
Servia
Servian
Zletovo
Rat‘kovatz
Macedonia
McWhorter Dead in Charleston After Illness
Mrs Julia A McWhorter wife of Inde J McWhorter of Green Briar Square Charleston died after long illness. She was 7? years old. Funeral arrangements announced by family following a brief illness.
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Charleston
Julia A. McWhorter
Indee J. ML Ste Whorter
Dramatic shift in Underwood bill prompts removal clash
The article reports on friction over the Underwood bill with Empl oyees alleging mistreatment by Mr Harnish. Investigation by inspectors confirmed charges, and Postmaster Frank S Smith was ordered to remove Harnish by June 30 after a misapplied May instruction. The dispute inflamed Senate caucus tensions.
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Harnish
Edward J. Alton
Employes
Ainda
Department
Frank S. Smith
Mr. Harniai
Negotiations Over Pacific Merger Continue in Washington
Attorney General Bic Reynolds leads talks to thaw the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific merger in Washington. Robert Stovett, chairman of the Pacifi board, with Paul Grauth, counsel, outlined new terms disposing of 126 million in Southern Pacific stock held by Union Pacific and a proposal to swap 224 million Union Pacific holdings for Pennsylvania assets in Baltimore and Ohio.
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Washington, D. C
Bic Reynolds
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Robert Stovett
Non Pacifc
Paul G. Graxvoth
Ings
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Oni
Policeman Shot Dead in Salt Lake City Robbery
In Salt City, June 25, Policeman Thomas Grimm was shot and killed by a robber in the wholesale district after arresting him. The slayer fled, firing at bystanders as they pursued. He remained uncaptured shortly before noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ony Wemocantes
Roa ST. Salt Bake City
Thomas Grimm
Sale
New Store Event At Pleasant State Draws Crowd
A public gathering in Pleasant state featured adult expressions and a sales event. Attendees enjoyed perfumed bottles, cigars for gentlemen, and music from Prof Moller's orchestra and a Catholic choir led by J. Wab. Gorse. The event showcased Mr Burke's new store operation with a favorable reception.
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Moller
Funeral service for Koop to be held in Adamston
Funeral notices report the burial for Koop with services set for tomorrow morning at the home in Adamston. Details are limited and spelling in the OCR fragment remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Adamston
Delock
Happy Perkins On Murder Trial In Manhattan Shooting Case
Mrs Jennie Jackson widow of Shelton Jackson dies at her West Pike home after prolonged illness. She leaves five daughters and several relatives. Happy Perkins real name Joseph Perthmar is on trial in criminal court for the February 1908 killing of Greek waiter Peter Koloris at Manhattan restaurant on Pitt Street. Jury strain continues as ten more jurors are drawn amid exhaustion.
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Jennie Jackson
West Pike Street
Shelton Jackson
Myrtle Moody
Augusta Green
Killian Gones
Wheeling
Cora
Florence
Roscoe
George
Rose Smith
Bellaire
Byrd Hutchinson
Pittsburg
John Perkins
Happy Perkins
Joseph
Perthmar
Criminal Court
Peter Koloris
Manhattan
Pits Street
Perkin
Jamies
Mines
J. Garret
Burns
B. F Robinson
D. Barnes
Teter
Nusbaum
Tee
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R. J. Hupp
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Madero
Weston
Sity
City of
COAST
Hills Two
Lee Nish ‘Gerey
Mr. Parker
Circle
of the Colored. Baptist
Churin
Miss Scott
Mes. McWhorter
Underwood
Parkersburg
Postmaster General of
Nation
Sevare Democrats Aang
Ato
Ptaleg
Tigre
Customs Court
Torenee
Cpstoms
Ranedell
Seee
Theseleaale
Ogee
H. M. Rapp
Milton
Hke
Feind
Mie
Thomas Patio
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