Burle Vox Comments On Taft Order Expands Civil Service Debate
Postmaster General Burlevox voiced sympathy with Taft's plan to place 35 000 third and fourth class postmasters in the civil service while urging that merit tests be required. He noted many offices are sought for political reasons and the policy is not yet settled. Marcus L. Riblett visits Washington to discuss the issue.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Burlevox
Inter
Taft
Declara
Marcus L.riblett
Arson Ring Probe Expands as Detectives Track Suspects
Detectives and deputies pursue more than thirty five people connected to a traveling firebug ring led by Benjamin Fink. Many suspects are reported absent from their homes or away from their usual locations as the probe widens.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Sheri Wo
Benjamin Fink
Iowa Governor Seeks Legislature to Probe White Slavery Trade
Governor George W. Clark sent a social message to the Iowa legislature urging active investigation into the white slave trade. The appeal requests legislative action to address trafficking concerns and protect state residents.
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Associated Press
Moines
George W. Clark
Jmoan
Trafile Lowa
Austria Forbids Servia Troop Movement Over Scutari
The Austrian government objects to Servian forces aiding Montenegrins in capturing the Scutari fortress. Vienna warned Belgrade that Servian troops must not escort near Scutari, which would become Albania’s capital if recalled. The Serb premier cited treaty obligations to aid allies, creating a delicate, high tension situation.
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Servia
Associated Press
Belgradi
Servi
Scurtari
Wis
Scutari
Trial notes mix in Telegram press hour kriminal court
Davis on trial for malicious assault on Carson Wine. Albert Kralicki case for disturbing worship concluded with jury decision. Cy Mounts bond set at 3500 and case continued. Sydney LeWarte from Titusville admitted as a visitor from Louisiana.
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Gurtis Davis
Carson
Albert Kralicki
Cy Mounts
Sydney LeWarte
Titusville
Lear
Civil War veteran Simeon Mattingly dies after stroke
Simeon Mattingly, well known Preston county farmer and Civil War veteran, died in a local hospital Tuesday morning after a five year illness and a second stroke two weeks earlier. Born in Wills Creek Maryland, he lived in Howesville since age 36 and was a pioneer settler there. He served as townshy treasurer for the Kingwood district and as a justice of the peace, and joined the Union army at the war’s start serving as toaster. Survived by a wife and three children, his funeral is set for Thursday at St Joseph's church in Howesville with Rev. Mr. Madert officiating.
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Simeon Mattingly
Preston County
Willsreek
Mourtains
Howesville
Presston County
Nin
Matehter
Wwe Eoth
Jb Sirs
Purvlek Cauleld
Iis
Jobo Mattingly
Morgantuwa
I Rayiwenit
Mattingly
Tunmelton
Howes
Welock
St Joseph's Church
Madert
Montreal doctors demonstrate tuberculosis treatment method
An Associated Press report from Montreal describes Dr Fried man presenting a new tuberculosis treatment to a large gathering of physicians from various cities. Attendees waited outside all morning for the appearance, highlighting the event's significance in medical circles.
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Associated Press
Montreal
Friedman
Royg Institute
Wim
Viscount Tredegar Dies After Balaklava Charge
London report notes Viscount Tredegar, one of the few to return from the charge of the light brigade at Balaklava, died aged 82. He survived the infamous 1854 battle and long service.
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Associated Press
London
Viscount Tredeenr
Balaklava
Provided Judge Littlepage Pledges to Maintain Peace
Charleston dispatch reports Judge Littlepage presiding as officers in Kanawha county seek to halt disorders under martial law. Attorney General Lilly and assistants appear to argue the governor’s proclamation is not subject to court review while affidavits from county officials describe their inability to preserve order in the martial law district. Governor Hatfield offers to turn over custody of detainees to the circuit court if troops withdraw and the military commission continues its trial of alleged conspirators.
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Charleston
Lilly
John B. Morricon
Frank B. Gively
Littlepage
Kanawha County
Hatfield
Keperat
Intermediate Court
Wade
Circuit Court
Kenawha County
Lfe
Nif
Governor and Chief Clash Over Arrests Stir Martial Law Threat
In Columbia South Carolina clashes flare as Chief Carhart and Governor Blease dispute the arrest of the governor’s Black chauffeur for speeding. The chauffeur is fined for a second time this week, the governor grants a pardon, and the chief refuses to accept it prompting talk of martial law.
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Associated Press
Columbia
C. Mar
Carheart
Blease
Natiow Department
Ely
Chaneir
Local Court Actions Open Including Guardianship and Tax Exemptions
Bly County court processes guardian appointment for Alvin W and others, confirms no estate, names Jasper N. Wilkinson and Charles A. Sutton as trustees, taxes excused for Mary A. Mason heirs and others, bonds set for Rohrboughs, exonerations on taxes for Cleon Justus, marriage rites granted to R French Hurley, road reestablishment summons for landowners, notary qualified, road annulment petitions continued to March 17, executor appointed for Thaddeus Sullivan, appraisers named.
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Luther A. Rtrdter
Teal
Alvin W
Dacle L
Russell
William Cottril
U Jon NS
Utl
Jasper N. Witkinson
Charles A. Sutton
Mary A. Mason
J.T
Sarah C. Watson
Shianeton
Elbert L.rohrbough
Susidjan
Roxié
Louis J. Rohrbough
Myrtle Rohrbough
Cleon J. Justus
Sardis
R. French ‘Hurley
Marshall W. Grayson
Samuel Wi. Tans
Scott
Douglass
George H. Rogers
John Ib, Smith Et Als
Draight Road
Mamie Ie
Bonnell
Alley
West Aulford
Dorsey Wi Gork
Awraimm Carper
Li. J. Davisson
AV. G. H. Cray
Ford
War on Gambling Declared by Prosecutor in Huntington
Huntington prosecutor Simms announced a broad campaign against gambling activities including professional games, afternoon bridge parties, and other forms of chance. He warned that a second offense would bring a jail sentence.
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Associated Press
Huntington
Mar
Simms
the Today
Bai
Death Toll in Battle Near National Palace
Military authorities report the February 2 clash before the National Palace ended with 35 civilians killed including six women, six children, and 28 noncombatant men. The Diaz assault on the government line was the fighting's origin.
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Hy Associated Press
Mexico City
Mex
Nitonal Palace
Diaz
Pope’s Condition Improves After Illness
Rome reports the Pope’s condition shows improvement though he remains weak and fatigued. Vatican doctors say progress is satisfactory despite lingering facial fatigue and chin issues.
Memorial notice for Jab Brown Raiders member in Winona
A living member of the original Jab Brown Raiders in Winona Minnesota passed away today. The notice, attributed to Associated Press, states the individual died and reflects on tribal and team history.
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Winona
Min
Pam
Brown Raiders
OSE MARRIAGE LICENSE NOTICE
A marriage license notice announces a union between Steenay and Fred Binegar and Lydia Eilou. The fragment confirms names and the intended marriage within the licensing record.
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OSE
Steenay
Fred Binegar
Lydia Eilou
Cleaning Streets by Edward J. Doyle in City Center
A report notes a street cleaning operation led by Edward J. Doyle targeting central city areas. Workers remove debris and wash streets to improve sanitation and appearance.
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Edward J. Doyle
Suport Tandent
Tillman Attacks Job Scramble With Bible Verse
Senator Tillman of South Carolina condemns the rush for government positions. He cites a Bible line about wild asses in the desert and green corn, saying it fits the case and trusts President Wilson to restrain the “wild beasts” from doing damage.
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Associated Press
Washington
Tillman
South Carolina
Wilson
Deem Mrs W T Dies After Pneumonia at Parkersburg
Mrs W T Deem dies at 82 in North Parkersburg the former Chesterville home. Ill for several days with pneumonia fever. Survived by CM Deem Mineral Wells C W Deam Akron W S Deam Parkersburg W J Deam Parkersburg Mrs Laura Deam Chesterville Mrs Jane Kelly Fairmont Mrs Sarah Barron Clarksburg Mrs Dora Cooper Parkersburg and Mrs Bertha Walters Parkersburg.
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W. T. Deem
Bertha Walters
North
Parkersburg
Chesterville
CM. Deem
Mineral Wells
C. W. Deam
Akron
W. S
W. J. Deam
Laura Deam
Jane Kelly
Fairmont
Sarah Barron
Clarksburg
Dora Cooper
Guilty Finding in Tim Plate School Whipping Case
Junius K. Musser a Tim Plate public school teacher was found guilty by Justice Jackson V. Carter of brutal whipping of a nine year old pupil Nortian Hall. The boy could not sit down and Musser was fined five dollars plus costs. case began in Justice T. G. Nisewarner's court and moved to another justice after defense request due to alleged prior injuries. Musser paid the fine and costs and remained in custody.
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Junius K. Musser
Tim 'Plate
Jackson V. Carter
Nortian Hall
T. G. Nisewarner
Curt
J. O F. Henderson
NiceWarner
Musser
Gale Sweeps Sidney Causes Wind Damage and Loss
A strong gale struck Sidney on March 1 60 streetcars derailed and several yachts wrecked. One man died by electrocution and a falling wire felled others while three men drowned in the harbor incident.
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Associated Press
Sidney
Mar
Birl Is Shot Seventeen-Year-Old Girl Injured In City Clash
A chaotic confrontation in Rie, Pa left a seventeen-year-old girl and others injured as striking workers clashed with rival groups into the morning. Foreman Jon Engle and other officials reported injuries amid the upheaval as authorities attempted to restore order.
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Associated Press
Rie
Mar
Mary Schlosser
Barler
Jona
Engle
de Moree Iron Work
Lonorn
Knights of Pythias Drill Practice Tonight in Masonic Hall
The uniformedKnights of Pythias hold a regular 7:30 pm drill at the Masonic hall on Third Street with civil practice. They aim to sharpen marching and maneuvers for the Grand Lodge annual meeting to be held in August in the city.
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Pythias
Masonic Hall
Third Street
Grand Lodge
New hotel bookkeeper appointed at Waldo Hotel
CR Smith of Omaha Nevada is named bookkeeper at the Waldo hotel succeeding Delos Outright who resigned. The Innter will move to Bookhahn at week’s end to take charge of a party. The man agement of the live apedke Weniy of his fmititul and work the Inet six years, Mr Smttts is mal e aoe 4th.
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CR Smith
Omaha
Nev
Waldo Hotel
Delos
Smttts
Minister Is Told To Go To Hell In Missing Woman Case
The body of a woman partially identified as Mrs Ethel Keating Boggess wife of Dr John S Boggess of the United States Marine Hospital Service was recovered from the Mississippi River near St Louis yesterday. She disappeared from Kansas City last August and detectives traced her to St Louis where she had taken a row boat and drowned after a fall. A Boat with water was found nearby and investigators concluded she had perished by drowning.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Mar
Ethel Keating Boggess
John S. Boggess
United States Marine Hospital Service
Misalasippi River
Kanent City
St Louis
Sie Hig Talon
Mississippi
Bert
Government Tuberculosis Vaccine Trials Begin
In Washington on March 11 Dr. Friedmann's tuberculosis vaccine was started. Director Anderada, appointed by the Surgeon General to investigate the remedy, returned from New York with citries. Tests on animals were begun at once.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Friedmann
Anderada
Rive
New York
Striedmann
Engineer dies as girders collapse in Dayton building
An engineer named James Crispin of Indianapolis was killed instantly when girders collapsed on a three story Dayton building morning of March 11. Several others were seriously injured as the structure fell trapping workers.
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Associated Press
Dayton
James
Crispin
Ofndianapolis
Fad
Parading Protest recounts harassment outside march
A testimony before a committee on police conduct details a 19th century suffrage parade where a girl named Mary Solgin was allegedly pulled from the crowd by rowdy bystanders. Police faced accusations of restraint failures as bystanders jeered and shouted insults at marchers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Gi Rey
Myther
Jette
Mary Solgin
Lecture on Acres of Diamonds at First Methodist
The Rev G D Smith announces a Monday night lecture at the Park Chapel church on Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell. He says he has heard many famous lectures but this one stayed with him and thrilled him and inspired personal change.
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G. D. Smith
Pjrat Rapitel Church
Aerir
Atayed
Mude
Rupsett Conwell
Warrant Issued in Adamaton Court Over Threat Claim
A peace warrant was sworn in Magistrate W. J. Starenér's court at Adamaton by Vanes Grime and Emory Sullivan against J. Oe Stewart. They allege Stewart threatened to kill them and the defendant was ordered to appear for a hearing Wednesday.
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W. J. Starenér
Adamaton
Vanes Grime
Emory Sullivan
J. Oe Stewart
Suffragettes Sentenced to Short Prison Terms in London
Five suffragettes named Lilian Wilcox Dorothy Smith Keto Paget Gertrude Vaughan and Grove Stuart were sentenced to twenty one days to a month in prison after attempting to petition the King on his way to Parliament. Two others received one month for window smashing at the Home Office as protest against arrests.
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Associated Press
London
Seni
Lilian Wilcox
Dorothy Smith
Keto Paget
Gertrude Vaughan
Grove Stuart
Ace
Brown's Store undergoes major repairs after rebuilding sale
Brown's department store on West Main street plans extensive renovations following a rebuilding sale attended by many customers. The storefront will be transformed with a central door and enhanced interior improvements to boost popularity and improve the shopping experience.
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Brown's Department
Main Street
Wments
New Front at Mal Department Store Promises Remodeling
The Mal Department store at Fourth street and Traders alley begins a front renovation and new shelving costing several thousand dollars. Manager Wreid Ander says a general line of ladies and misses wear will be offered at moderate prices once improvements finish in about ten to fourteen days.
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Mal Department Store
Fourth Street
Traders Alley
Wreid
Ander
Captain Bond Rumored Adjutant General Pick in Virginia
Reports from Charleston claim Captain John Bond may be named adjutant general of Virginia to succeed Gangal B Hi Hott, with Governor Hatfield delaying the decision. The text notes Bond’s wartime service and mentions potential contenders.
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John Bond
Will Iikely
Virginia
Gangal
Hi Hott
Charleston
Hatfield
Argenica
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