Reconsidered Boiling Permit on West Main
City council revisited a boiling permit for a Dr Louch Lee building on West Main. Insurance rates were cited as a reason to deny. the vote was unanimous to withhold action and refer to the building committee for investigation. Garreth sought extending Mulberry to 150 feet but faced opposition. some property owners offered damages for condemnation. Ordinances passed first step for Coal Street to Trk Avenue and Yam Street to Maple Avenue. Two frame structures approved for Sycamore Street and more on East Street. regular business adjourned to April 2.
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Louch- Lee Bulding
Thery Childry
Thery
Ley
Garreth
Hart
Coal Street
Trk Avenue
Life Sentence for Murder in Parkersburg Case
Frank C. Stevens portrayed as Jed J. Burk of Virginia was sentenced to natural life in the state institution. The defendant pleaded innocence and fled, but the jury returned a verdict for murder after witnesses to character were barred from testifying.
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Frank C. Stevens
Jed J. Burk
Esterday
Liena
Stevens Mihail
Paesait
Parkersburg
Bark
Local figure Jasper Robinson arrested after West Virginia parade
In Glarksburg Jasper Robinson, local known as a standard bearer for Coxy's army, was detained after an incident near the & C. station. Police found a knife and a box of ants on him, he argued with passengers, and faced a $1.99 fine following the morning booking.
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Glarksburg
Jasper Robinson
Coxy
West Virginia
Jasper
the & C
Ston
Wriff
Sale Today at Clarkebury Firm Auction Opens
The public sale of the Clarkebury company Loree waorts teat begun this morning at ten by Auctioneers SW. Rondon. The firm will store and auction assets as listed in local notices.
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Clarkebury Company
SW. Rondon
West Virginia coal land control eyed in Senate remarks
In a Washington D C debate Senator Tillman warns that railroads dominate West Virginia coal lands via leases and purchases. He accuses public carriers of monopolizing fuel supplies for 85 000 000 people and blasts Pennsylvania for state government capture. The remarks frame a nationwide economic struggle over energy resources and rail dominance.
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Senate
Washington, D. C
West Virginia
Tillman
Pennsylvania
State v Duffy in Girod court on liquor law misdemeanor
The circuit court convenes this afternoon for the case of the State against John Duffy for a liquor law misdemeanor. The term is expected to extend about six weeks with misdemeanor matters to be addressed over the next week.
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John Duffy
Elks Plan Amateur Benefit Theater After Lent
Local Elks lodge proposes an amateur benefit theatrical show after Lent with plans in early stages. Ideas include a circus act similar to the Wheeling lodge's previous productions. John Saunders, formerly of York State Elks, will direct the show after success with The Parvenus.
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Lodge of Elks
Wheeling
John] Saunders
York State
Rolks
Saunders
Parvenus
Grafton
The
Elks
Arrest Warrant Overboard Bill Settled
Mrs. Helen Duty filed a warrant for B. F. Mitchell on a $9.00 board bill. The warrant was served but Mitchell settled the debt and costs and the warrant was withdrawn.
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Helen Duty
B. F. Mitchell
Mitchell
Duty
Real Estate Transfers Reported in Local Ledger
Transfers of real estate include Susan Haymond to Joe Sabo and others in Haymond addition. Guy Sullivan to Florida Sullivan for one lot in Alta Vieja. Shinnston Development Company to Otto Reed for a lot in East Shinnston. David C. Morgan et al to Porter Maxwell on Big Buffalo Creek. A B Coffindaffer et al to Wade Coffindaffer for six parcels on Kincheloe Right Hand Fork. Wade Coffindaffer de Sarah J Conia and others in East Shinnston area.
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Susan Haymond
Joe Sabo
Haymond
Guy Sullivan
Florida
Wade
Coffindaffer de Sarah
J. Conia
Aix
Found Guilty in City Court Trial of S. E. Sebender
S. E. Sebender was found guilty in city court Saturday morning after a brief jury deliberation. The case concerns a violation of the compulsory seven law, with an appeal later noted.
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S. E. Sebender
Gottrill Guilty Of Murder
Cottrill was found guilty of murder in the circuit court yesterday after a disputed verdict and appeals over intoxication as a defense. The jury returned a second degree murder verdict amid arguments about leniency and precent precedent. The sentence likely ranges five to eighteen years in the penitentiary.
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Joume
Cottrill
Lywich
Train collision injures three in Indiana incident
A misplaced switch early today caused a Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern passenger train to collide with a freight train near Washington Indiana. Engineer and fireman jumped to safety. H R Snider of Petersburg W F Mc Dough and Policeman Thorns Hollimd were bruised and cut by the derailment.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ind
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
H.R. Snider
Petersburg
W. F. Mc
Pentecostal Revival Sermon Invites at M E Church
Revival services continue at the M E Church South conducted by Evangelist Rev BEM Dolbow of Wilmington Delaware. A sermon on Full Salvation is planned for Sunday at 10 30 oclock inviting everyone to hear the message.
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M. E. Church
South
Bem Dolbow
Wilmington, Dela
Not Suitable, Fled Street Fight On Fairmont Street
Incident describes a disorderly scene near Fairmont involving multiple men and women. A brawl escalates as individuals push, strike, and chase each other through a station area. Yardmaster and constable intervene. one suspect detained briefly, others escape.
Mine Workers Convention Debates Dolan and Bellingham Seating
The United Mine Workers endorses President Mitchell’s move to remove Patrick Dolan and Urigh Bellingham from district offices in Western Pennsylvania. Dolan remains a member. seating questioned, Secretary Wilson argues against expulsion as a dangerous precedent.
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Indianapolis
Ihe
Mar
United Mine Workers of America
John Mitchell
Mutif
Patrick Dolan
Urigh Bellingham
Dirtriute Nat 5
Pennsylvania
Nationaal
Dolan
Mitchell
Wilson
Bellingham
James J. Hiskell
Dstrict
Inc
Elaine
Baron Clark Expands Interest in Ohio Coal Fields
In Parkersburg Tespatch News reports that John Clark, a prominent young investor, has acquired leaseholds in Ohio coal fields near Athena. Several seasoned pros are joining the venture with Mr. Clark to develop the properties.
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Parkersburg
Tespatch
John Clark
Ohio
Athena
Clark
Attempted Wreck Report Near Greensburg Pennsylvan ia
An attempt to wreck a Pennsylvania Railroad limited train near Greensburg was thwarted by a shifting crew finding a fuse and mutch splices near Gn Tower. The discovery occurred two minutes before the limited train departed.
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Greensburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mrs Maxwell Hosts Informal Thursday Evening Social
Mrs Maxwell entertained Miss Susie Mincewell and a small group informally at a gathering on Thursday evening. Present were Miss Florente Thorn, Mary Brown, Hasel Froet, Jane Roblegard, Wheat, and Messrs Osman Swiets, Foreman Wallis, Harry Brown, Ernest Hutton, Dr Stathers, and Harry Campbell.
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Susie Mincewell
Quchre
Florente Thorn
Mary Brown
Hasel Froet
Jane Roblegard
Mise Wheat
Osman Swiets
Foreman Wallis
Harry, Brown
Ernest Hutton
Dr. Stathers
Harry Campbell
Power outage at Avarielon care raises concerns
Vague OCR notes report a temporary power shutoff at the Avarielon care facility affecting operations. Mention of a power plate and Seton reference implies an internal infrastructure issue. No clear date, time, or responsible entity is provided in the text.
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Avarielon
Seton
Tims
Orlier Street
Meeting The Tear Bare Toes In Eerie League
A fragmented OCR snippet describes a tense gathering in the league with unclear names. The readable bits hint at a planning meeting or confrontation among participants with limited legible details. Further context is needed for precise entities and events.
Local Officials Adopt Resolution Amid Parade Disruption
An official session approved a resolution amid confusion over a St Patrick's Day parade. Delegates and attendees gathered with the Western Fortress of Wingné officials presiding, while concerns about legal defense funds and conspiracy claims circulated among participants.
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Bey
Wingné
Governaint
Apt
Bull Smith Jowns Chrong Goes To Trial
The report notes Bull Smith Jowns Chrong preparing to fight it out with veteran Shorty Slagle of the National League. Slagle has shown slow hitting and fatigue but is expected to perform and Bull Smith Jowns Chrong is anticipated to prevail.
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Smith
Slagle
National League
Seagon
Terrible storm rages on coast and rivers threaten Fresno
A historic storm sweeps the California coast and San Joaquin region for sixty hours with the Kings and San Joaquin rivers rising beyond danger. Garfield Vineyard residents report damage as crews labor through the night to protect property and assess destruction. Weather reports warn of widespread flooding and high water across affected areas.
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Fresno
Cal
San Joaquin
Sumit
King and
Garfield
Homer Wick Marries Farnum Girl In Parkersburg
A report notes Homer Wick married a Farnum girl in Parkersburg following a prior arrest on a warrant. The event is described as taking place recently and involves local families and the couple returning to the bride’s parents after the ceremony.
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Homer Wick
Farnum
Tomer Micky
Squire Ruttencatter
Parkersburg
Hurtardy
Barnum
Mick
Sid
Parkereburg
Prinanion
Prof Lyon Dead Former Broaddus President
The obituary notes the death of Prof Lyon a former president of Broaddus College. The article references family ties including his wife and links to West Virginia University. Details about a memorial recital and associated attendees are mentioned amid the tribute.
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Prof. Lyon
Broaddus
Supreme Court Judges to Resign
The Wheeling Tnilligencer reports that two Supreme Court judges will resign soon after being selected by the governor at the next general election. The notice hints at impending changes in the court's composition.
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Supreme Court
Guy “ Cox
Aly Tho Siabe
Supreme Bene
Rovernor Vretif
Tleotiou
Notable Preacher-Author Mentions in Early Publication
Fragmentary OCR notes reference preacher author Pitts F Ra Foha Wain and McLaren amid scattered terms like Saree alin Hers. The text appears to capture a blurred mix of names and editorial blurbs without clear events or dates.
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Pitts
McLaren
Oldest Resident Tale Incomplete Local Note
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a personal reminiscence or obituary style note about the oldest resident, with garbled phrases and missing names. The readable content mentions age in a community, possible ties to a local figure, but specifics are indecipherable.
ITLANTIE CITY SEA RESCUE REPORT MIXED WITH ERRORS
A chaotic account describes a lifeboat rescue with 13 passengers aboard and 21 in the cabin, as ships crew attempt to save lives near a life saving station. The fragment mentions a vessel sinking and the crew divers using a buoy and lines to reach shore.
Striking Coal Workers Threaten Pittsburgh Area
A fragment reports union activity near Pittsburgh with hints of a looming coal strike. References to Mary, a 17 year old, and various numbers appear through garbled text, suggesting economic tensions and potential job actions impacting local industry.
Sleepy Operator Gaused Ro Grande Wr Sleepy Operator Gaused
A garbled historical snippet references operators, fences, and a figure linked to Kavertine. The fragment mentions a person resisting denials of wrongdoing and hints at a clock or suite context without clear names or dates.
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Gaused
Miss Tierney's Glass A Grand Suggess
Fragmentary text references Miss Tierney and a grand suggestion with unclear context. Names and specifics are largely obscured, leaving only scattered phrases and partial sentences without coherent event details.
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