Regents shorten courses at four state normal schools
The West Virginia State Normal School boards meet in Huntington and vote to cut 1907 08 curricula by one year at Shepherdstown Glenville Cormor West Liberty, with senior-year work moved to Huntington or Fairmont. They plan faculty reorganizations to elevate standards, noting funds limit modern upgrades. Annual teacher election will occur at Clarkaburg Inn on June 13.
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Huntington
Boards of Regents
Shepherdstown
Glenville
Con Corm
West Liberty Normal
Fairmont
Clarkaburg Inne 13
School Election In Coal District On Eight Month Term
Voters in the Coal district cast ballots today on adopting an eight month public school term versus a five and six month current schedule. Polls opened at 1 PM and close at 6 53 PM. The board of education arranged the special election for the district’s 162 eligible children. Ballots are at Strother's store Adameton schoolhouse Hep aibah schoolhouse and Glen Falls school home.
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Coal District
Board of Education
Strother’s
Adameton
Hepaibah
Glen Falls
Woman Leaves City To Nep Out Of Jail
Bertha Morris appeared before Ginger Crile on a charge of disorderly conduct on Hewes Street. She was arrested at 4 am and the mayor ordered detention but suspended imprisonment if she complied with conditions.
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Bertha Morris
Buckhanan
Ginger Crile
Hewes Street
John Howe
Dage
Bertha
Eliy
Oldham
Brakeman Esaw Falls From Bridge in West End Junction
Esaw, 18, a B and O brakeman living in Mannington, fell while attempting to jump onto a moving engine at the M R division bridge over B and O tracks near the junction early Saturday. He sustained a fractured thigh a dislocated elbow internal injuries and other bruises. He was taken to St Marys hospital where doctors stated his condition serious but improving by Saturday afternoon.
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A. M. Esaw
Mannington
M. R
St. Mary's Hospital
Esaw
Will Filed For Probate In Salina Craig Case
The will of Salina C. Craig, deceased, was filed for probate on Saturday. She names her two children Lillie M. Dudley and Charles L. Craig as heirs and directs payment of debts and the distribution of all personal property and real estate. Witnesses include John H. Henry and Jesse G. Lawson.
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Salina C. Craig
Lillie M. Dudley
Charles L. Craig
John H. Henry
Jesse G. Lawson
Fatal Hopkins Station Fire Claims Three Lives
A midnight blaze at the home of Mrs. Frank Tetford in Hopkins Station near Grand Rapids, Michigan, left Thomas Corning dead and Mrs. Tetford with fatal burns along with her daughter Sadie age 18. The fire occurred at the Tetford residence and investigators began examining the cause.
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Associated Press
Grand Rapids, Mich
Frank Tetford
Hopkins Station
Here
Thomas Corning
Tetford
Sadie
Fire destroys Richard Queen’s store in Alta Vista
Richard Queen's store and meat market in Alta Vista were totally burned Friday night. The one story frame building housing the store and market was found afire around 12:80 o'clock and, with its contents, was instantly destroyed. Loss described as considerable. Origin unknown but suspected defective gas pipe.
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Richard Queen
Alta Vista
Fesler Declared Sane and Released on Bond
Will Fesler was discharged from a warant charging insanity by Justice James N. David after reading on Simpson's creek. There were no signs of insanity at the time of discharge. Fesler had been in custody several days but was allowed his freedom on bond.
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Will Fesler
Simpson's Creek
James N. David
Fesler
Four Campbell Children Die in Home Fire Near Branch
Four young children of Martin Campbell perished in a house fire near Branch Michigan as their parents attended a community dance about a mile away. The Associated Press reports the tragedy occurred last night with no immediate details on cause.
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Associated Press
Branch
Mich
Martin Campbell
Miss Bina M. West to Speak at State OTM Convention
Supreme officer Miss Bina M. West of the Ladies of the Mac cabeea of the World, based in Port Burm Michigan, will attend the State convention in Clarksburg next week. She will deliver an address at a public meeting Thursday evening in the courthouse.
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Bina M. West
Prison Return for Woman Awaiting Bigamy Trial
Mrs Etta Pickens alias Mrs L Uhl Mrs Mary Dye and Mrs Gewager were moved from Parkersburg City Hospital to the county jail after recovery. Jailer Gabbert sent the convoy and she joked about jail meals while seeking return to confinement. Indicted last grand jury for bigamy with a two month old child in doubtful custody. Prosecutors fear a complicated trial with key witness Gewager dead.
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Parkersburg
Etta Pickens
Most Criminal Court
Ravenswood
Laird
Clarksburg
Tim
West Virginia Fish and Game Protective Association Meets
The first annual convention convenes Monday at 10 AM in the Waldo hotel. Andrew Price of Marlinton will give the opening address followed by a general discussion on the association’s objects. Routine business will also be handled as the convention continues through the day.
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West Virginia Fish and Game Protective Association
Waldo Hotel
Andrew Price
Marlinton
Hotel and Saloon Change of Ownership at Fue City
J J Riley of Weston becomes the new owner of the Fue City hotel and saloon. Frank Rush retires from the saloon and Mrs M B Strader leaves management of the hotel. James Riley, the owner's son, takes active charge and will manage the saloon.
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Fue City
J. J. Riley
Weston
Riley
Frank Rush
M. B. Strader
James Riley
Memorial services postponed for Clarksburg Eagles
The annus services of the Clarksburg Aerie of Eagles scheduled for tomorrow at the Eagles hall in Traders amet have been postponed until Saturday morning May 12. Services will begin at 7 20 o’clock. Details about speakers and program are to be announced.
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Clarksburg
Waldo Obtains Warrant In Reet Gregory Case
Bernard Philbie says he answered questions related to the Reet and Gregory matter while G A Waldo swore out the warrant and complaints. The report notes the inquiry and the legal action connected to the case.
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Bernard Philbie
Andy Reet
Emma Gregory Cere
G. A. Waldo
Madson Dying as Hope for General Xudon Recovery
In Topeka reports say General Joseph Xudon wounded in battle is near death. Allies press for recovery efforts while officials note limited chances of salvage and seek final measures. Local hospitals report no further updates.
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Asmesinnes
Topeka
Digas
al Hope
Joseph
Xudon
Leib
Midnight closing urged by Halifax council amid saloon rule change
Halifax city council discusses an ordinance shifting saloon closing from 1 AM to midnight on weekdays and 11 30 PM on Saturdays. Health and fire committee work, water purity concerns, street clearance, and city revenue details are reviewed with bills approved for payment.
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Stte
H. V. Warner
Sueriakd
Warner
Wreck traffic resumes after Pleasant View collision
Wreck at Pleasant View on the Ohio River division of the B and O road is cleared and traffic is back to normal. Officials list 39 injured, with all expected to recover except W. A. Ohiey of Charleston still critical. Ex Governor Freming and Capt. T. R. Cowell visit the bedside as others improve and three remain hospitalized.
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Parkersburg
Pleasant View
Ohio River Division
Whith
W. A. Ohiey
Charleston
Hie
Freming
T. R. Cowell
Thin City
Telephone men to meet at Wheeling annual association
Manager J W Barnes of the Consolidated Telephone Company will speak at the Independent Telephone Association annual meeting in Wheeling next Thursday and Friday. An interesting program is planned and the executive committee will choose the meeting place with Wheeling a likely candidate.
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J. W. Barnes
Consolidated Telephone Company
Independent Telephone Association
Wheeling
Barnes
Imperial trade remand points to Ankara talks
An imperial note from Constantinople dated May 4 indicates the Porte will treat new questions between the United States and Turkey on the same footing as other nations after a trade remand. Details remain terse with limited specifics on subsequent actions or concessions.
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Asociated Press
Constantinople
Porte
Mia- Intera
United States
Turkey
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