Irvine Explosion Destroys Scottish Town and Harbors
A massive dynamite blast at Nobel's explosive works near Irvine, Agphire, Scotland, rocked the town and its harbor. The extent of casualties was not known, with hundreds feared injured as churches, schools, and homes collapsed and residents fled in panic. A smoke column rose two miles after three detonations, causing widespread destruction across the area.
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Associated Press
Glasgow
Scotland
Irvine
Nobel
Af Arder
Ginagow
Wilsons rule on cussing patrons arouses Congress
President Wilson outlined a rule aimed at diverting petitions from the White House to government departments. He stated the policy does not bind congressional visitors or advocates and will be discussed with cabinet members. The aim is to guide the flow of appeal away from the White House toward departments.
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Congress
Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Wilson
Concrese
White House
Glasscock Denies WV Public Service Commission Candidacy
Morgantown March 10 William Glasscock said he is not a candidate for membership on West Virginia public service commission. He denied Governor Tunfield planned to appoint him to any four member board. He also noted no prior knowledge of such pork. Mr Glasscock and his wife arrived and will make Morgantown their home.
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Associated Press
Morgantown
Mar
William
Glasscock
Public Service Commission of
West Virginia
Tunfield Wa
Appolay
Illic
Glasenpek
Local Socialists Plan Meeting Over City Ticket
Local Socialists voted to hold a meeting Thursday night at Walter Jones's home, 19 First Street, to finalize arrangements for a future city convention. The goal is to place a ticket in the forthcoming election to contest the fortieth poll special election.
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Walter Jones
Firat
Readable fragment on Douglas attack and restored communications
A brief desolate note details a long battle around Douglas from Saturday morning to yesterday afternoon. Reports state 800 state troops hold the town while Nazari’s clone remains, with locals deflated by the siege. Communications were restored today with a southern link.
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Associated Press
Douglas
lAris
Butte
Northglew man jailed after Washington birthday knife incident
Andrew Ding of Northglew remains in county jail awaiting a hearing before Justice G. H. Gordon on a charge of feloniously assaulting Carl Davis with a knife during an encounter on Washington's birthday in the suburb. Davis sustained cuts to his law back and side, none believed life threatening. Constable Robert Metlung reports the incident. The hearing is expected within a day or two.
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Andrew Ding
Northglew
Len
Lundry Vy
Robert ‘Metlung
G. H. Gordon
Carls Davis
Washington
Davis
Spaniard in Jail Awaiting Hearing on Home Invasion Charge
A Spaniard, name unclear, is in the county jail awaiting a hearing before Magistrate Wood Starcher at Adamston on a charge of attempting to break into the residence of Jf Crimm in Northview. He allegedly pounded the front door to gain entry and threatened to kill a girl, Georgia Bonet, who helped raise the alarm with Miss Bennett and Mr Crimm. After pursuit through Northview streets, he was captured and later held in custody after a warrant was sworn out in Justice Starchetts court.
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Wib
Starcher
Adamston
Crimm
Georgia Bonet
jCrimin
Iter
Northview
Miss Bennett
Aloie
Helen
Hint
Mr. Crimmn
Yn Wwek
I Crimin
Justice Starchets Court
Dail
White House To Be Dry As Wilson Era Begins
Washington March 6 1910 The Wilson administration will be dry with no liquor or wine at the White House for the next four years President Wilson and his family oppose alcohol William J Bryan long a prohibitionist adviser notes the South’s anti liquor stance in Congress predicts a largely dry White House era surprising none in the capital last seen during Hayes tenure when liquor was barred upon his succession
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
White House
William J. Bryan
Senate
House
Strike by New York dressmakers could rise to 15000
Ten houred members of the children's and misses' dressmakers union, mostly girls, walked out demanding a big hour week and better pay amid tenement house work. Early reports say the number of strikers may reach 15000 by tomorrow as union readers anticipate wider turnout.
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Associated Press
New York
Children's and
Active Campaign Planned by Ministers Union Meeting
In a morning gathering the Ministers Union decided to launch an active campaign for the Conwell feature at the first Hapist clevrch next Monday night and for the Benjamin Chapin number on April 3. The group also agreed to turn over all aid proceeds from this year's Ive tute course to the Young News Chris iun Association movement here.
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Ministers' Union
Conwell
Benjamin Chapin
Chrisiun Association
Perjury Charged Against Officer Amid Trial Turmoil
Charleston dispatch reports Detective Frank A. Smith, who spent a month in Up Pall Creek country gathering evidence for the defense, is charged by Attorney Matheny with suborning perjury. Matheny, representing many defendants on trial for conspiracy in the recent disorders, says Smith offered bribes to witnesses to testify against defendants. Smith was arrested after that claim and detained as Judge Wallace said the matter would be prosecuted and the commission would try.
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Chawleston
Frank A. Smith
Pall Creek
Smit
Matheny
Smith
Delamat
Ol. Wallace
Explosion triggers injuries in Panig theater panic
In VERINS France a moving picture machine explosion in a small theater injures many. About 120 patrons flee via a stairway and windows, while Mabel Monroe two years six months dies after pneumonia. The funeral will be in Burning Springs with services in Parkersburg and burial Thursday.
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Verins
France
Mabel Monroe
Alex Monroe
Tin Plate
Burning Springs
Wirtcopaty
Parkersburg
Water Board Improves Hydrants and Pressure Citywide
The Water Board adds twenty three Mathews pattern steam hydrants at major intersections including Second Street with Main Redors Hewes and Fifth streets. A six inch extension on South Second enhances the distributive network from Hickman to Biott, with new hydrants at Bilcott Jarvis Elliott and Willet streets raising pressure to ninety pounds per square inch for better fire protection.
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Hewes
Hewes Street
Irg Department
Belwein
Weat Pike Street
Clare
Baltimore
Bord
South Second Street
Hickiman
Biott Street
Willett
Jarvis Street
Bilcott
Twits
Milcott
Jarvis
Elliott Streets
Y M C A Banquet Tonight at Prat Methods Church
The Young Men's Christian Association invites members to a banquet at 8 oclock tonight at the Prat Methods church. More than 300 are expected. one ticket per ten subscriptions, with a 50 cent option for those lacking tickets. Speakers include State Secretary Ww, Morain, Mada Hadda of Syria, and Fred W. Rapp of Fairmont.
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Young Man's Christian Association Datlungt Infontie
Union National Bank
Mlorain
Mada Hadda
Syria
Fred W. Rapp
Fairmont Young Men’s Christian Association
Reform School Sentence In Burglary Case At Pike News
In county court Russell Epperson aged 17 confessed burglary at Pike News Company store and was sent to the boys reform school in Prumtytown. An appeal by Benjamin Sere erling was dismissed. Albert Kralick stood trial for disturbing religious worship at Slavonick church. Additional jurors were drawn for Slavonick Bohmen Press coverage.
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Russell Epperson
Pike News Company
Boys Reform School
Prumtytown
Benjamin Sereerling
Albert Kralick
John W. Cork
William T. Curry
W. le Wighes
J. J. Cottritl
George A. Murray
A. C Colladaffer
B. Barnes
Marry B. McIntyre
Lloyd B. Harbert
W. R G Hall
Clarence T. Hurbirt
Fe Ribleit
Dell
Cutright
E. Bosier
M. J. Holden
Moore
John Parks
Willam Garrett
H.W. Stuck
G, Davis
Lower Freight Rates for Local District
A long, technical notice from Clarkaburg and surrounding communities about proposals to reduce freight costs for central West Virginia transit. Negotiations with a traffic company and the Baltimore and Ohio railroad aim to balance rate structures, improve regional development, and address perceived inequities in existing charges.
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Ranorayiy
Clarkaburg
Dinessof
Pitteburg
Malles
Clarkabirg
Dnjentilen
Smands
Balthnorn and Ohio Railroad
Pvcvoanery
Bormmlagion
Clarkshire
Vies Fairmontton
Salem
Weston
Duong Non
Tutu
Deslead
West Virginia
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Aeema
Thie
Tna Deen
Miso
Baltimore and Ohio
Tim
Baltimore
Igher Rajee
Mob Spirit Shown by Capital Police in S.C. Riot Hearing
Wallington D C March 19 The Senate subcommittee resumed its inquiry into the disorder at a women's suffrage parade on March 4 Witnesses testified that police appeared sympathetic to the mob with hooting jeering and shouting while the crowd called the demonstrators hens and chickens Janet G Richards said most patrolmen stood around in crowds Kamper questioned the mob spirit in the street witness said the mob spirit was loud and hostile in the event.
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Associated- Ress
Wallington
D.C
Senate
Janet G. Richards
Kamper
Jain
Mias Michards
Dockery Chosen for Third Assistant Postmaster General
Former Governor Dockery of Gala Ho Mo has been picked for third assistant postmaster general and the nomination will go to the Senate.
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Cy Associates Press
Washington, D
Dockery
Gala Ho, Mo
Senate
Pickpocket Arrested After Street Pick Pocketing Incidents
Joseph Houston, about 40, is jailed awaiting hearing before Justice T G Nice Warner after Roy Wine and Hiram Brickwell reported attempted pocket-picking Saturday night. Police say Houston slipped a hand into Wine's pocket to take 70 cents before being thwarted.
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Joseph Houston
T. G. Nice Warner
Harry le Brooks
Chief Brooks
Roy Wine
Jim
Houston
Wine
Hiram Brickwell
Monticello Avenue
Second Street
Board Starts to Adjust Troubles
A man named Joseph Loucy was arrested Sunday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff C. L. Stout on a warrant accusing him of unlawfully assaulting John H. Davie with intent to kill. Loucy was held on a $100 bond to appear Wednesday evening for a hearing before Justice Jackson V. Carter. The incident occurred at their homes near Perry coating station. Davie had obtained the warrant. Separately, arbitration of disputes among four eastern railroads and 45,600 freemen began in New York today before a board led by William K. Chambers. The panel will hear testimony until April 2 to decide on the claims and possible compromise.
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Joseph Loucy
Afernoon
C. L. Stout
John H. Davie
Jackson V. Carter
Perry Coating
Davis
Loucy
Poplity
Stout
Associated Press
New York
Jardman Net
William K.chambers
Washington
WW. W. Aetarbury
Pennsylvania Railroad
Albert Phillips
Brotherhood of Locomotivvs
Champhers
Carter
Decline in United States Steel February Tongue Output
The Associated Press reports United States Steel Corporation shows February output at 7.65 tons, down 10,034 tons from January and marking a second decline since March last year.
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Cby
Associated Prean
York
Mar
United States Steel Corporation
Nominations for postmaster general and others set by Wilson
Nominations sent to the Senate include Daniel Roper for third assistant postmaster general Alexander Dockery for fourth assistant postmaster general James J. Blakeley for commissioner of labor and Charles P Neill for the District of Columbia. In London King George and Queen Mary faced suffragette protests as five women attempted to stop petitions. police arrested them after a tense scene near Westminster.
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Associated Ress
Washington
Senate
Wilson
Daniel ¢. Roper
South Carolina
Alexander Dockery
Mineaurl
Ames J. Blakeley
Pennsylvania
Charles P Neill
District of Columbia
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London
Eus
King George
Queen Mary
Lepveral Ayy
Westminster
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Svemecek
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