Gas Kills Many Miners in Courroers District Mine
An accidental toxic gas release at Mind mind in Courroers district near Ane caused a deadly explosion. Eighteen miles from Ane, a chamber fire within the mine trapped workers. Authorities report about 180 miners were inside the pit this morning. fatalities and injuries remain under verification as rescue efforts continue.
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Associated Press
France
Mind Mind
Courroers
de Cualuik
Entertainment at Wilsonburg School Tonight
An evening program at Wilsonburg School Library Theatre begins at 8 30 with a Worthy program to please the audience. A special car will leave Waldo at 2 59 for Clarksburg and return after the show to bring attendees home.
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Wilsonburg
Bicken Supper Acknowledged At Local Event
Report of a successful bicken supper held last night at the Wraders hotel. Attendees praised the event and expressed appreciation for the club’s planned future activities and community engagement.
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Dean Ginb
Wraders Hotel
Investigation tightens glare on giant soil transport link
A garbled agency note hints at a state crime commission directing an inquiry into alleged ties between common carriers and a major soil ownership and transport scheme. Authorities consider joint action and a possible broader investigation.
Gill Buys Barber Shop in Stratton Building
Gill, a native of the city, purchases the barber shop in the McConkey building Stratton and plans to continue the business at that site. The move aims to establish a proper enterprise as the growing section of Grafton supports the new venture.
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Gills
McConkey
Stratton
Nail
Dief-Oloes
Grafton
Wedding Tomorrow at Matings Ferme in Wallies
A local notice announces a wedding tomorrow between Mr Clyte W Briton and Miss Odesie Orr of Wallies Phy. The report also references a later marriage between Clare A. Drinnan and Olive B. Warden with unclear details.
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Clyte W. Briton
Odesie Orr
Wallies
Clare A. Drinnan
Olive B. Warden
Temperance Talk and Local Visit Notes
The item records a Prohibition party temperance lecture by E. W. Mills of Mairmont and lists several visitors and residents from Piney, West Virginia, Parkersburg, and nearby towns calling on or returning from meetings. Names include Virgil J. Highland and Marie Zarb among others, with travel mentions to and from Parkersburg and Parker’s Bend.
Timber Sale Closed In Wabater County Purchase
Mone Let Stout and 8. Avr Smith sold 1,200 acres of timber in Wabater county to Carmichaels Niwum and Ruggle of Smithfield. Price paid was 30000 dollars. Sale made by Capt. John W. Coffman of Clarksturg. Tract includes poplar, hemlock, and oak timber. Purchasers will cut and market it.
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Stout
Avr Smith
Wabater County
Carmichaels
Niwum
Ruggle
Smithfield
Iohn W. Coffman
Clarksturg
Women killed and children among Moros in Mount Dajo clash
An artificial report claims Moros families stayed in the village on Mount Dajo and women and children mingled with warriors during battles, making discrimination impossible as all were slain. Major General Wood cannot confirm the reports at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Mount Dajo
Wood
Willian Kimmel Executed In Dayton Murder Case
In Dayton on March 10, William Kimmel, convicted of the murder of Felipe Totallano, was sentenced to death and scheduled for execution. Totallano was killed on Christmas Eve after an argument over drinking, when Kimmel stabbed him with a razor.
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Dayton, O
Willian Kimmel
Vonvietad
Felipe ‘Totallano
Tamajel
Totallano
Henderson's Arrest Shocks National Trade Ring
New York report states Ag Henderson former vice president of a defunct agency was arraigned and held for 8010 to await action by New York and West Virginia governors. The land jury reports indictments while William P Hubbard of West Virginia accuses Henderson of swindling in a major stock scam involving a large block of merchandise.
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New York
Mar
Chastes “Ag
Henderson
Vriggpreehiey
International, Meni Tile Agency
West Virginia
Wheeling
Hende
William P. Hubbard
Parinton Elected Y M C A President
Parkersburg March 10 The second biennial interstate convention of the Young Men's Christian Association at Virginia West Virginia Maryland and the District of Columbia elected President D B Parintant of West Virginia University as president Vice presidents The M Harding Washington DeCoy Joel A Bryan Parkersburg J Marry and Baltimore Secretary J E Bett Annapolis Thelew West Virginia University
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Parkersburg
Young Men’s Christ In Association
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
District of Columbia
D. B. Parintant
West Virginia University
Prrsident
M. Harding
Washington
Joel A. Bryan
Parkersburg J. Marry
Baltimore
Seer Jluries
J. E. Bett
Annapoling
SS. Thelew
West Virginia Univer
Snowstorm Halts Wichita Streets and Transit
A heavy snow storm hits Wichita Kansas on March 10 disrupting street car service and daily travel. Officials report slick roads slow buses and cars as crews work to clear the snow. Residents brace for continued winter conditions throughout the day.
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Asweiuted Brose
Wichita
Kan
Millionaire Edwin Bindles Dies in Pennsylvania
Edwin Bindles, a prominent tire magnate and president of the Duguosne National Bank, died in Pilsburg Pennsylvania on March 10. The news notes his status as a leading local businessman and banker.
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Associated Press
Pilsburg
Edwin Bindles
Duguosne National Bank
Ohio Increases Cent Fare Law Takes Effect
The new one cent fare law in Ohio goes into effect at midnight as railroads begin collecting the higher rate. Officials eliminate special rites in the city while word spreads of the fare change and upcoming events.
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Cohimins
Ohio
Hughes Case Details and Compact Settlement
Jim Hughes, clerk for Fairmont Coal Company, faced arrest over a cash shortage at Gypsy mine. An investigation found missing funds of around 112 dollars in three months, with total losses potentially up to 200 dollars. Hughes’s father arranged compensation and a pledge to move Hughes from the region, ending the case if honored.
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G. Hughes
Fairmont Coal Company
Jim Hughes
Fairmontom Company
Gypsy
Montana
Hughes
Wheeling
Clarksburg
Coa
Opi Fe
Elwood Hughes
Elwodd
Irim
Hughes, Sr
Drake Committee Probes Pike Purchases in Testimony
Mar 10 report from Giacintali describes the Drake Committee hearing more turnpike purchases by county commissioners. Testimony shows expenditures steering funds toward Pike purchases, with reference to Attorney Doll and related sales.
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Associated Prise
Giacintali
Drake Committee
Cotty Commissioners
Corsai
Attorney Doll
Crop Estimates Show Wheat Oats and Corn Totals
Crop estimating board reports March 1 figures for wheat corn and oats held by farmers giving wheat 158 million bushels oats 179 million bushels and corn 1.103 million bushels along with unspecified notes on prices and weights.
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Associated Piven
Workington
Mar
the of Agdenture
Purim Observance Begins Tonight Across Hebrew Faith
The Feast of Purim starts at sunset tonight with temple services and readings from the Book of Esther. It recalls Persia's Jews spared from massacre after Mordecai and Esther thwart Haman, with celebrations linked to Judas Maccabeus era and gifts to children.
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Persia
Haman
Mordecai
Esther
Judas Maccabeus
Federal bill sets county court meeting sites and dates
Senator Qukine proposes a district court meeting schedule for the Northern District of West Virginia with sessions in Wheeling Clarksburg Martinsburg Philippi and Parkersburg on specified Tuesdays from April May June September October and January. Representative Davis backs the same measure in the House.
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Washington
Qukine
District Court of
Northern District of
West Virginia
Wheeling
Clarksburg
Martinsburg
Secord
Philippi
Parkersburg
Davis
Publicity Bureau Formed For Anthracite Coal Talks
New York March 16 A publicity bureau has been set up by the coal operators committee to issue information on the progress of negotiations with miners. The seven official representatives of the miners’ organization are drafting demands headed by John Magen of the United Mine Workers.
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New York
Jol
Magen Hn
Oil Notes Report Multiple Wells in Salem District
In Salem district South Penn Oil Co reports No 6 on the Bailes farm drilling into the Gordon horizon and producing 40 barrels in 24 hours after pay. No 8 on Warner farm shows light flow. J T Ingram Co reports test on McIntyre farm 4 feet into Gordon with no oil. Other wells on Folsom and Wallace districts show limited or no production.
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Salém
South Penn Oil Co
A. O
E.R. McIntyre
Gordon
Folsom
Weteel
South Penn
Genine Robinson
Dye Farm
Wallace
Holmboe Returns from New York Inspecting Marble Work
A. C. Holmboe and V-1 Highland traveled to New York to inspect brigne endl marble fixtures. The report notes Bedi Mtizgyaril and a tent setting. A. Berdy Je of Uniontown was a well gerst Saturday.
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B.C. S. Holmboe
New York
Highland
Brigne
Dabney Smith’s Rise From Wealth to Stage Fame
Dabney Smith son of a wealthy Clarkeburg resident rises from poverty to prominence in New York theater. He leaves a luxury home to prove a self made path works, securing newspaper work, church choir posts, and a top salary with the musical comedy Girls Will Be Girls. He plans to return home after a New York choirmaster stint before resuming public career.
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Dabney
Clarkeburg
Harrison County
West Virginia
Ibhian
Enuree
New York
Stith
Pieriauil
Tie
New York City
Suet Yim
Ppems
Fie
Far
Rockaway
Lang Tslani
Ith
Simith
Fortieville Business Visit Shrouded in Odd Tale
A fragmentary report from Fortieville describes Charles and Crissee's Saturday trip on a busines day with unclear details. The text mentions a visitor, vague names, and a reference to a Wolf Strmaalt event. The readability is limited and no clear outcome is shown.
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Charles
Crissee
Fortieville
Busines
Circuit Court to Open Tuesday for Lynch Murder Trial
The March term of circuit court convenes Tuesday at ten o clock with Judge Charles W. Lynch presiding. A jury will be sworn to try Joseph F. Cottrill on murder charges, with the term expected to last about six weeks.
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Ji Charles W. Lynch
Lynch
Minos
Comrc
No Selection Yet Made in Supreme Court Succession
In Washington on March 10, Secretary stated no decision has been made on selecting a successor to Associate Justice Brown. He has consulted with Secretary Root and Attorney General Moody along with two cabinet lawyers, but no agreement has been reached.
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Washington
Folley
Tam
Presid
Brown
Root
Moody
Massive Grain Shipments Seen Across Great Lakes Region
Associated Press reports strong outlook for grain movement on the Great Lakes with expected large shipments and expanded processing capacity. Economic activity tied to harvest season signals significant cargo volumes and transport activity through key port facilities.
Concert at Waldo Sunday Night by Wells Orchestra
Waldo concert Sunday night 6 30 to 8 00 conducted by Prof PL Zambaz offers Mercy Overture and Twilight. Wirt Kawi cornet solo Down in Egginbapis Lot, Francis Webtle A Stray Suntreum, Hatfidé 10 Maruh Silver Heels Moret.
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Waldo
Wells” Orchestra
Zambaz x
Mercy
Pholpe
Wirt Kawi
Eghinbapis
Francis Webtle
Good Roads Convention At Weston Draws Wide Attendance
The Good Roads convention at Weston is well attended with broad district representation and strong enthusiasm. W H Moore spoke here and departed this morning for Weston and Gol, after delivering a lecture last night.
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Good Roads
Weston
Westoni
Gol
W. H. Moore
Wreck Report Near West Vic Vitturg Division
A small freight wreck occurred Friday afternoon on the West Vic and Vitturg division beyond the extent of the rot ship in coming this way on hour Ary hull.
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West Vic& Vitturg Division
Leyond
Hull
Hoggatt Named Governor of Alsens by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt announced the appointment of Alfred B. Hoggatt as governor of Alsens. The address noted the selection follows departmental recommendations and marks a key leadership change in the territory.
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Weelington
Mar
Roosevelt
Alfred B. Hoggatt
Alsen
Meeting Postponed for Betheba Lodge No 205
A notice states the meeting of Betheba Lodge No 205 is postponed to Sunday. Members are advised to watch for further updates regarding attendance and agenda.
County Meeting Schedules For Monday
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a county meeting agenda for Monday with routine items and some garbled phrases. The readable parts mention a county and a Monday schedule, suggesting local government business and standard items to be discussed.
Good Roads Closing Session Reported at Convention
A fragmentary report describes a Good Roads convention session with speeches urging a law to replace road tax with convict labor for road building and favoring wood roads. Delegates urged support for state and local road improvement, formation of Good Roads leagues, and cooperation with national and regional bodies.
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Pha
Pata
Ole Axey
Thane
Hasnidh
Sons of the Good
Moads
Gir
Regialatire
Vine
Leo
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Mairmont
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S. Dufine
Park
RWS
Garalieitf
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Marie Roviianek
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Clare
Novnitiek
Pitter
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Papiba
West Vike
Marie Zarb
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Prom Wines
Parkersbane
Marner
Gena
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Hubbard
Parinton
Milionaire
Couirs
Woods Gold
Jessie Mancen
Wallacn
Pike
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P. Hubbant
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Federal Court For Pilips
MR. Smith
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