Night riders massacre Black residents in Kentucky raid
Thirty night riders entered Brooksville Kentucky and terrorized Black families in Mar 10. They looted tobacco from Robert Stanton’s home, burned cabins, and warned Black residents to flee Birmingham area. John Scruggs and family suffered injuries as mobs rode through the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paducah Kying Mare
Gio Birminghall
Marstill
Tatally
John Scruggs
Omia
Birmingham
Brooksville
Pilty -Night
Earl
Robert Stanton
Pisioloshot Brings Offenders To Nab Him
Sony Bailey is in privatera the Pommty joll awaiting a hearing be ieee anpurate Hordon on the charge of unlawfully carrying a revolver and a pair of metallic or fube Knuckles. He was arrested Monday night by Magistrate Gordon and Police officer John Howe on Glen hic bridges. The magistrate and Officer Howe were in a restaurant near the bridge when they heard a shot fired on the bridge. They found Bailey and arrested him. Tuesday morning Bailey was taken before Magistrate Gordon for a hearing but was not ready for trial and the magistrate recommitted him to bail in default of bond of $200 to await a hearing at 7:30 o'clock Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sony Bailey
Gordon
Fire at West 18th Street Destroys Six-Story Building
A six story building at 38 West 18th Street burned today injuring dozens of firemen and leaving hundreds homeless. The blaze threatened nearby structures as flames caused an estimated 200000 dollars in damage.
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Associated Press
New York
West 18Th Street
Trial unfolds as governor cuts funding amid appropriations conflict
Charleston dispatch reports March 10 as pruning knife used to strike items from a long list of appropriation allocations. Wreinta Industrial School and Fayette County art college listed among cutouts with political debate over representative expenses and public justification. In New York, Raymond Buchroet faces trial on charges tied to a year-old girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Dawson
Wreinta Industrial School
Seefaty Art College
Fayette County
Revernoe
Hivoucock
New York
Star
Raymond Buchroet
Comitan
Burglar Steals Butter From South Chestnut Cellar
A burglar entered the Osborn house on South Chestnut Street Monday night and took two pounds of butter from a back porch refrigerator. Chief Scott, Officers Howe and Kane, and Constables Ward, Post, and Schrader searched the area but could not locate the intruder who also visited the Thompson residence next door without taking anything.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
C. A. Osborn
South Chestnut Street
Meemen Howe
Kane
Ward
Post
Schrader
Edward J. Thompson
Republicans Propose City Primary Election On April Seventh
The Republican city executive committee met Monday night in the council room and voted to hold a primary for the municipal election. The primary will be at one polling place per ward on Monday afternoon March 16 from 1 to 7. Eight of ten members attended and approved the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican City Executive Committee
Saloons Voted Out in Mannington Election
Mannington election results show saloons voted out by 43 votes, a 14 year first. Elected officials include Mayor Carney N. Moekler, Recorder Charles P. Faulkner, Police Chief James F. Marshal, Collector James W. Flowers, Auditors F. E. Wurbee C. T. Turgess FG Barlow, Councilmen HR Williams C Coffman B W Congleton. Also postmaster Clarence 16, Yonter named at Silver Hall. Rural free delivery routes listed for Amys West Virginia and Cameron West Virginia with appointed carriers and substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannington
Carney N. Moekler
Charles P. Faulkner
James F. Marshal
James W. Flowers
F. E. Wurbee
C. T. Turgess
FG. Barlow
HR. Williams
Washington, D.C
Clarence
Yonter
Sliver Hall
Wotter County
Vive Wi
S. Bwann
West Virginia
Amys
Jesse D. Witton
Jesse Tammen
Cameron
Orange Hupp
Albert E. Hupp
Sabeitute
Handsome Livery Barn Built By Grorgh Prison
George W. Detaon completed a handsome and modern livery barn on Second Street. The structure stands a story and a half high, 60 by 49 feet, well equipped and designed for rent at will. The facility is central to town and presented as a notable local achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grorgh
George W. Detaon
M Handsome
Ayarnone Liverr
Second Street
Will Fe
Torstlen
Lee Post Suicide Near Glen Elk Home at Sixteenth Street
Lee Post aged 22 son of the Tate Vertay Post shot himself in the rear yard of his Glen El home on Monday near 6 o clock after a despondent spell. He fell and died before doctors arrived. Magistrate Gordon declined an inquest. Funeral set for Wednesday noon with burial in the Og coal yard area. Surviving are his mother sister Ella and brothers Nathan Carson James Enoch and Frank. He had recent job troubles and had threatened self harm previously. He served in Company K of the West Virginia National Guards.
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Lee Fost
Tate Vertay
Clark
Glen el
Nfej
Iiy
Young Post
G. Harry Gordon
West Mitford
Glen Elk
Lee Post
Harrison County
Mijas Ella
Nathan Post
Locke Shoe Company
Wheeling
Osburn
Pike Street
Carson Post
Hllensboro
Hicks & Hoke Co
James Post
Enoch
Frank Post
Clarksburg
Parsona
1. & C. Rullroid
Post
Company K
West, Virginia National Guards
Clay County Republican Convention Names Delegates and Endorses President
Charles Park Teebure and Whe delegates were chosen to attend the state convention, backed for governor Awhither and auditor Darat, Shawkey for schools superintendent, J Williams for supreme judge, and Dillon as national convention delegate. STACt was endorsed for the presidency amid a large crowd and strong county enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jqharleston
Mar
Clay Courthouse
Yestern
Charlestod
Aes Park
Dayton Names Bush Receiver for Western Maryland Road
Philippi. Judge A G Dayton appointed Benjamin F Bush, former president of the Western Maryland railroad, as receiver in West Virginia under Judge Mortis. Bush posted bond of $100,000 with Fidelity Deposit Company of Baltimore as security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippi
A. G. Dayton
Benjamin F.bush
Western Maryland
Hope National Gas completes well on McWhorter farm
The Hope National Gas Company completed its run on the N M McWhorter farm in Grant district, this county, with a 7,100,000 foot gas well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope National Gas Company
N. M. McWhorter Farm
Grant District
This County
Grantz Sand
Hazlett Declares Run For Congress In Ohio District
State Senator Hazlett, urged by friends across Marion and adjoining counties, announces he will enter the race for Congress. He confirms decision after reports of his candidacy and says he will campaign actively to secure the nomination and win in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Robert Huxlett
Congress
Hay
Stasatt Mohdlsy
Ohio
Marybail
Marshall’ Loo
Hazlett
Ailso
Haslett
Hubbard
Marion
Harrison
Tam
Mace
School Fire Destroys Largest Building in Napoleon
The city’s largest school building was destroyed by fire this morning. Loss estimated at 110000 dollars. Eight hundred pupils were enrolled. No injuries, as children were en route to school or in the yard when the blaze was spotted. Fire started from a defective furnace chimney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Firemen Injured as Suburban Blaze Damages Winkinsburg
Eight firefighters were injured in a costly blaze that damaged eight business houses in the Winkinsburg suburbs, causing an estimated $125,000 in damage. The fire occurred today in Pittsburg, with details reported by Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburg
Winkinsburg
Davis Coal and Coke Company Faces Court Receivership
Cincinnati March 10 news reports that Davis Coal and Coke Company may enter receivership. The article notes delegates named by party conventions and mentions figures such as George B. Cox, Julian Fleischmann, Wade Buta, and John Dornette in connection with the proceedings.
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Cincinnati
Taft
Repubicas
Hfat
George B. Cox
Julian Fleischmann
Secona
Toledo court releases three men in election plot case
Ten men associated with the case were in the Toledo common pleas court when the jail release occurred for Baird Leman and Miller. The trio faces further probation for their roles in alleged solicitation schemes connected to local elections.
Receivership Proceedings for Western Maryland Railroad
In Baltimore on March 10 a petition for a receiver for the Davis Coal & Coke Company, selling agent for the Western Maryland railroad, asks creditors totaling 1705.00. No order issued. case to be heard again in Towanda. The company admits alleged unpaid fees and claims property ownership. the Western Maryland claims the obligations are those of the railroad.
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Baltimore
Davis Coal & Coke Company
Marylad Ailway
Lynch and Reed
Coal
Alters
Ita
Winter Marzland Railroad
Wesern
Wesern Marland Ower
National Mother's Congress Opens With White House Reception
Delegates from every state and territory, plus lending nations, assemble in Washington for the National Mother's Congress. President Roosevelt hosted a reception at the White House this afternoon to mark the formal opening and to greet the delegates.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
White House
Grain in farmers hands March first report shows declines
Associated Press reports the March 1 wheat and corn in farmers hands total 116,723,000 bushels for the year’s crops. Wheat 1 16,723,000 bushels fuel the rest with corn near 98,?. oat and other grains around 287,478 bushels. The data references quantities held by farmers and is part of ongoing supply reports.
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Associated Prec
Washington, D. C
Exonerations and court actions noted in county session
The county court detailed exonerations and administrative actions across multiple estates and taxes. Notable items include Kennedy cleared of road tax, Bowman charged over coal acreage in Sardis, Ogden approved as notary with Tetritk surety, and various guardianships and executorships. A bridge petition near West Milford prompted a second survey and potential construction if futher reviews succeed.
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Laa
William C. Kennedy
West Milford
Morgan H. Bowman
Sardis
Robert L. Ogden
G.F
Joe A. Vannort
West Lumberport Land & Improvement Company
Lumberport Building & Development Company
Kemper A. Maxwell
WE. Swiger
Gurtis B. Rogers
Marchié Rogers
Irdoniae
Linda
Nathan Gotti
Thomas
Nutter
Hannah M. Fleming
Bil B. Fleming
J. 7
Davieson
Charles Smith
M. T. Cunningham
Charles B. Johnson
Tettora
Ellen B. Radford
Frank Reynolds
A. J. Reynolds
Andrew Lyon
G. Art Waldo
Orie Meyers
J.B. Wiliams
Will
West Fork
W. J. Highland
E. J. West
Jefferson Sidebottom
W. M. Morris
J. Shinn
Rogers
Kari N. Watkins
A. E. Watkins
GOAL DEAL Inquire into National Coal Company land purchase
Negotiations continue over the acquisition of about 100 acres of coal land near Dow. Key figures include Richard Gerteell of Duys Coal Mining, Paley of Gratton Cost & Coke, contractor Witham Palms, and J. Hayne of Thaltteau Pimperic. The deal centers on divesting mine sections and related property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Coal Company
Zine
T Dow
Com Land
Ander
Richard Gerteell
Duyls Coal Mining Company
Mr. Paley
Gratton Cost & Coke Company
Witham Paldps
Ratura
J. Hayne
Japan Faces Deadlock Over Chinese War Demands
Tokyo reports a deadlock after Britain seeks arbitration on steamer Tate compensation. Britain asks Japan what steps it would take if China pursues demands that could lead to war. The foreign office awaits guidance from Tokyo's London envoy.
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Japan
Tokio
Mir
Tate
Ghinwitt Spaid
China
Tapan
Foreign Office
London
New Albany Trolley Car Collision Injures Ten
A passenger train from Louisville collided with a trolley car in New Albany injuring ten people. Among the injured are Miss Eile Peyton and several others reported seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Louisville
Eile Peyton
Nduyaaty
Fairmont and Darrieburg Traction to Restore Regular Schedule
General Manager George J. Watson announced that the Fairmont and Darrieburg Traction Company aims to resume regular street car service this Saturday. The firm reports current interurban cars are on regular time and is transferring machinery from the Waln power plant at Jayenne to the Adamston plant to operate a temporary saturation by week’s end, with Watson confident of a Saturday morning restart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Watson
Fairmont & Darrieburg Traction Company
King Alfonso Begins Catalan Visit in Barcelona
King Alfonso arrived in Barcelona this morning and was escorted to General Linares’s residence, Catalonia’s captain general, where he will stay during his visit. He received a warm crowd reception with no disturbances reported. West Virginia fellows’ association forms in Clarksburg to do business with $5,000 authorized capital. Incorporators are G E B Cain Belington, Charles Gaylord, Tim Lee, Geo F Sayre all of Clarksburg, and J B Hardie of Gratting.
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Associated Press
Barcelona
Spain
Alfonso
Linares
Catalonia
Charleston
West Virginia
Clarksburg
G. EB. Cain
Belington
Charles 3. Gaylord
Tim Lee
Geo. Fi Sayre
Glarkieburg
J. BR. Hardie
Gratiog
Spring trade opening shines for local stores
Readable fragments show the spring trade opening in town with millinery displays and daily shopping activity. The note highlights seasonally lively storefronts, hats, and customer crowds as shops welcome buyers during the spring season.
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EE Post
Ken
Pisiolsohot
Clay
Bailey
Bridge
New York City
Osborn
House
City Executive Committee
Daloons
Washington
Owisher
Shawkey
Williams and
Dillon
Falrmont
Wheeling Coal Rgiona
Geland
Fer
Dayton
BUSH
England
Associated Prowa
Cox
Western Maryland Railroad Company
Stuart
Mother's Congress
Fhr
Healy
Dota
Deadlock
Prooenger
Bottlers' Association
Ametting
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