Wage scale talks and potential coal strike action
Miners and operators in Bol district met to discuss a wage scale amid threats of suspension. Delegates prepared to continue work on proposals as a national executive board plans to set a wage schedule. In Boston a general ten percent wage cut took effect for New England cotton mill operatives affecting about 66,000 workers.
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Todvistie
Pisteburs
Py Associated Prem
Bissanapolis
Ind
Xtar
Lewis
Iglichell
Vost Workers of America
Gand Exiieeyor
Mide
Boston
New England
DROWNED AFTER ESCAPE FROM MURLOCK? PRISON
Mar 30 report says Jeff Taylor, one of five escapees from Murlock jail, possibly drowned in the Monongahela River near Star Falls. A ferryman saw a man matching Taylor on a ferryboat before daybreak. he vanished during baggage collection and is presumed drowned. The escapees had caused widespread alarm in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Taylor
D Esperado
Feam
Monongahel
Taylor
Child Killed by Train Near Holly Junction
Mar 20 Elmore a child of W P Gilles was killed yesterday by a Western Mary engine at Holly Junction while playing on the railroad track. At least a dozen persons were unable to reach the child before the engine passed over it. Fragments of the remains were found and taken to the mother who was in a serious condition, crazed with grief. Mr Gillespie was in Werlon on business when he received the sad news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmore
W. P. Gilles
Marylind Emigine
Holly Junhion
Horn
Gillespie
Werlon
Ead
Appeal for West Virginia orphans by Children's Home Society
Rev. X. C. Sowers of Charleston states the Children's Home Society of West Virginia, founded in 1896, cares for homeless children and has expanded with a two story building. The home takes in children ages twelve months to twelve years, accepts six to eight children monthly, and urges reporting of any homeless child to the state superintendent for placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
X. C. Sowers
Charleston
Children’s Home Society of
West Virginia
Orl
H. G. Davis
W. Va
Davis
Feeney Miss Mary Feeney Dies at East Pike Home
Miss Mary Feeney daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Feeney died Sunday morning at her East Pike street home from heart disease She is survived by two brothers Thomas and Martin and three sisters Nellie Annie and Katherine The funeral will be Tuesday morning at the Church of the Immaculate Conception with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Feeney
Michael Feeney
East Pike Street
Thomas
Martin Feeney
Nellie
Annie
Katherine Feaney
Immaculate Conception
Holy Cross ‘Cemetery
Salem Window Glass Co. Trustees Hold Second Meeting
Trustee Homer B. McKinley of Salem presided at the second meeting of the Salem Window Glass Company held Monday in Salem. Creditors attended to discuss claims and company status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer B. McKinley
Salem
Salem Window Glass Company
Convention Sets West Virginia Independent Telephone Meet in Fairmont
The third annual West Virginia Independent Telephone Association convention will be held in Fairmont on Thursday and Friday April T. Officers include President A C Davis and Secretary W C Hanlan. Program covers executive committee meetings, addresses by A C Linde muth and F K Hertford, entertainment reports, committee appointments, banquet, and discussions on competition, securities, and Western Electric purchases.
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West Virginia Independent Telephone Association
Fairmont
Fortownes
A . Davia
W C Hanlan
Lioyd Heeghiey
Treaster
A. C. Davise
W. Hiassen
J-Walter Semmes
K Hertford
J. Walter
Sarnes
E/ Mankey
E.F. Hartley
AL Ji Herm
James Knight
A J
Weaton
P. m
Walcome
B. No Neely
F. K. Hertford
Charlestow
A- C
Linde
Ind
Asso
J Walter Barnes
Second Blaze Damages Glen Elk Produce Store
A second fire at Glen Elk Produce caused basement damage after midnight on Saturday. Firefighters extinguished the blaze despite a suspected gas leak or live wiring as the likely cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Elk
Reverend Hudson Leaves For Waynesburg Post
The Rev. Dr. W. M. Hudson formerly pastor of the First Presbyterian church has moved with his family to Waynesburg Pennsylvania to assume the presidency of Waynesburg College and make his future home there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Hudson
First Presbyterian Church
Waynesburg
Waynesberg College
Russell Carter to be released from penitentiary this week
Governor orders the release of Russell Carter who was sentenced October 18, 1906 by Judge C. Lynen for striking Fleming on a public highway. The two year term ends and several other inmates including Antonis, Henry Jett, Winter Kiger, Joe Brown, Cox, and others face parole or commuted sentences as investigations adjust guilt and timing.
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Russell Carter
Carter
C. Lynen
Sanford
Fleming
Antonis
Viole
Bturied
Henry Jett
Wetzot County
Winter Kiger
Setetui
Bronongania
Joe Brown
Fayerta
Sunatin ‘Cox
West Sepree
Psyette County
Guilty Verdict and Execution in Adirondack Murder Case
Chester E. Gillette was executed in Auburn prison after being convicted of the 1906 murder of Grace Brown near Big Moose Lake. The case drew on Grace’s letters and a sensational trial. Gillette reportedly confessed to his spiritual advisers that legal errors marred his electrocution.
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Chester
Gillette
Auburn
N. X
Chester E. Gillette
Grace Brown
Big Moose
Adirondacks
Gelette
Billie” Brown
Big Moose Lake
Eagle Hay
Travelers to show earnest effort for 1908 Grand Council meeting
The Travelers group aims to showcase West Virginia progress during the Grand Council meeting in Clarksburg. An organized 361-member delegation from Kentucky Maryland and the District of Columbia travels with merchants and salesmen to attract industry, with Clarksburg preparing to host September 14 15 and 16 and to display a strong program and a first class band to promote local interests.
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Semberstucky
Maryland
Distrc
Coumbia
Clarksburg
West Virginia
Tle
Tle Who Have Been Attracted To the Enormous Progress of the State End
Castabde
Parkersburg
Smaline
Grand Cotxei
Sky
Clarksbure
Frigk’s Assailant 15 Under Arrest
Alexander Berklan an anarchist leader was held in New York for an attempt to assassinate Henry Frick. Police also detain Selig Silverstein charged with hurling a bomb at a Union Square satire event last Saturday. Investigations seek any link between the two. Silverstein may recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Associates Press
New York
Alexander, Berklan
Henry ¢. Frick
Selig Silverstein
Haveg
Silvystein
Braxton Republicans vendored Woodyard for Congress
Harry C. Woodyard was endorsed as a candidate for Congress and delegates were instructed to vote for him by the Braxton County Republican delegates at their Saturday convention. Ger Gia and B. Curtin were named delegates to the national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Woodyard
Congress
Braxton County
Ger Gia, B. Curtin
Funeral for Viewa Scott Held in Eli Vitw Cemetery
The funeral for Viewa Scott, child of Mr and Mrs Henry Seog, colored, was held Monday at 3 pm with services at the parents home and burial in Eli Vitw cemetery. The child died Sunday afternoon of pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viewa Scott
Cranseter
Henry Seog
Pl Ents
Eli Vitw
Black Hand 18 Taken at Last
In Preston county the pursuit ends as Patrolman Higginbotham wounds Pacillo Facio in Enterprise near Fairmont. Facio escapes but is later captured. authorities link the case to a Black Hand extortion attempt tied to Antonio Germondo.
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Sheri TA WeeBeon
Preston County
Moses Higene
S¢ehuim
Fairmont
Te Wisted
Virginia
Antonio Germendo
Austin
Bland
Preston
Ste Montis
Antonio Germondo
Garkates
Fairmont City ‘Hospital
Pacifios
Sal
Germondo
Piteyardens
Hp Ootofh
Musto
Presta Oants
Mighell
Preatos Coun
Tralian
Deering
Pasquale Beatore
Enterprise
Faeillo
Higginbotham
Jim
Higgisbotham
Jackson
Tesla
Pacilla
Paecilo
Baltimore Ohio doubles Fairmont Morgantown branch for coke traffic
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will double track the Fairmont Morgantown branch from Greene Junction to Mt Braddock about five miles to handle rising coke production in southeast Cornwallsville region. Three thousand seven hundred ovens lie within ten miles, with expanded yards at Mt Braddock and sidings at Dunbar. Construction, overseen by D D Crothers and A M Kinsman, aims for completion as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornellsville
Baltimore £ Ohio Railroad
Fairmont, Morgantons & Pittsburg
Greene Junction
Mt. Braddock
Dunbar
D. D. Crothers
A. M. Kinsman
Neighbors In Northview Face Warrant Over Altercation
Mr and Mrs Jack Wilson of Northview are charged by WE Cox with assault after a Saturday evening incident. The couple allegedly intervened in a dispute between their children and Cox leading to a warrant issued before Magistrate Gordon’s assizes Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northview
Gordon
Jack ‘Wilson
WE. Cox
Annual sermon for colored Knights of Pythian and Ladies Court
The Rev. J. W. W. Robinson preached an instructive annual sermon to the colored Knights of Pythian and the Ladies Court of Cal antha at Mt Zion Baptist church. A large representation of both orders attended Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock alongside other members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colored Knights of Pythian
Ladies Court of
Calantha
J. W W. Robinson
Mt Zion Baptist ‘Church
Painful Injuries Report From Woodland Accident
A worker and an associate were turning a corner when a wagon toppled and struck a second story window. The injured man suffered a fractured elbow, head injury, and other wounds. He was cared for at the scene then transported to Cary for further treatment after medical staff stabilized him. An unrelated note mentions a license for a marriage.
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Buslding Hove
Richrweig
Draasg
Richwood
Fay
U Pratch
Howe
Hoe
Terry
Cary
Curtain Sale Attracts Large Crowds This Morning
Irwin Lockwood Cochig conducts a curtain sale featuring dace rated curtain rods and window shoes. A crowd of women gathered on Rand Street this morning. The seller promises a much larger display this year with handsome bargains and early satisfaction expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin-Lockwood Cochig
Rand
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Face Brown
IGN
Indiana
Timy Associated Preen
Pbaute
Pamtners
DD Taylor
Béliet
Holly Junction
Grand Opera House
the Children’s Home Society of
the State
Wiss Feeney
Dawson
State Penitentiary
Grace
Biz Moose
Alf
Tess
Int Cortland, N
Cortland
Jace Brown
Joson
South Otselic
Gilette
Hima
THE
Frigk
Union Square
Raxton
Woodyard
J M
Wellas Bridge
East River
jAffer
Fairmont, Morgantown and
Pittsburg
B. & C. Railroad
Magistrate’s Court
Lackey
Sutin
Ethel
Great Curtain Sale
Wheeling
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