Calhoun Hanged in Handington Jail Yard
A crowd of about 300, including 200 paying 25 cents, watched Frank M. Calhoun be hanged for murdering Benjamin M. Galloup. Calhoun said the motive was life insurance and a plan to marry Mrs. Galloup, who witnessed the hanging from a cell near the scaffold. An enterprising citizen collected proceeds from spectators and vanished with a ladder, complicating security.
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Swe
Seme
Handington
Frank M. Calhoun
Benjamin M. Galloup
Galloup
Calhoun
Wisconsin seniors fund insurance for needy students plan
Madison Wis May 8 600 UW seniors vote to take $100 life insurance policies in a state new life fund Payments run twenty years At term end the fund supports needy students If a policy holder dies the policy amount reverts to the fund Interest should yield about 40 000 for worthy students The annual premiums are nominal
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Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
New Life Fund
Missing hotel register links O Hara vice crusade
CHICAGO May 8 The missing register of the Hotel Sherman found today was used in a secret attack in the state Senate against Lieutenant Governor O Hara head of the vice commission. The affidavit, by Deputy Sheriff Sullivan and another unnamed person, alleges that in January O Hara and a Springfield woman registered as P D Duncan and wife. A Springfield millionaire and another woman allegedly observed the Duncan suite. A handwriting expert will compare Duncan with O Hara.
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Sey Associatien Mnees
Chicago
Sherman
State Senate
O'Hara
R. M Sullivan
Hara
Springfield
P. D. Duncan
Duncan
New Rural Delivery Route Planned for Dallas Area
A new rural mail delivery route will be established in Dallas Marshall County. The seventeen mile route will serve eighty three families and be designated Route No 2. Carrier will start from Dallas at 10 00 a m and return by 4 p m.
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Washington
Doc
Dallas
Marshall
Gener
Retith
Senators Question Burleson Exam Plan for Postmasters
Republican senators began reviewing Postmaster Burleson s plan to require 50 000 fourth class postmasters to pass competitive examinations or lose their jobs. Some officials fear current workers cannot endure such tests while opponents warn the order is political and may affect confirmations of future appointees.
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Airociated
Washin IN
Burleson
Roosevelt
Taft
Wilson
Senate panel backs Davies nomination fight over party ties
The Senate commerce committee approved Joseph Davies for the commissioner of corporations but Republicans led by Senator Burton of Ohio said they would oppose confirmation if Davies remains tied to the Democratic National Committee. The dispute centers on whether Davies can sever his party connections to take the post.
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Perea Washington
Joseph KE. Davies
Democratic National Committee
Senate Commerce Committee
Burton
Ohio
Davies
McAdoo Issues New Order For Treasury Secrecy
Secretary McAdoo barred disclosure of treasury records to outside interests and Congress without his written permission. He vowed swift action against violations as part of a broader move to shield treasury information from nondepartmental access.
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Rone
Avashington
D. C
McAdoo
Treasury
Department
Cost of Protecting Property and Prosecution Costs
London reports estimate £5 million in property damage in three months from militant suffragists. Police guard shifts double, three detectives per cabinet member, and public buildings under special protection. Treasury counsel notes a broader cost claim of £25 million yearly.
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Ated
Ilondon
British Isles
Scotland Yard
Drummond
Archibald Bodkin
Treasury
Cirewar
Lenora Lennox
H.B. Inspector Lawrence
Demurrer Sustained in Ausia Highland Case in Circuit Court
In the circuit court Thursday the demurrer in the case of Ausia Highland and others versus Howard James was sustained. On motion of the Monongandala Valley Traction Company, a rule to show cause why a writ of prohibition should not issue against R. J. Bartlett, a Grant district constable, and Sonn, i, Batten, a justice of the peace, was awarded. Settlements occurred in several actions: Frederick W. Cunningham versus Gideon Martin was dismissed, G. A. Pollard jr. versus A. W. Pollard was dismissed, and a decree cancelling a mission was entered in the suit by J. L. Stealey against Jerome W. Stuart. Georgia Watson versus Schuyler Watson (divorce) was refused for defective service. A decree of sale was entered in Simeon J. Bond et al. versus Lola M. Davis. Lenora Shallenberger was granted a divorce from Harry Shallenberger. Charles A. Schutte was appointed committee for Lloyd Films, an inmate of the Weston asylum.
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Ausia Highland Et al
Howard James
Motan
Monongandala Valley Traction Company
R. J. Bartlett
Grant
Sonn
I, Batten
Tol S
Resim Davis
Frederick W.cunningham
Gideon Martin
G. A. Pollard
A. W. Pollard
L. Stealey
Jerome W. Stuart
Georgia Watson
Schuyler
Watson
Simeon J
Pensions Granted by Pension Bureau to Several Individuals
The Pension Bureau has awarded pensions to Emanuel J. Pifer Aug rora John Long Morgantown Mrs William H Zinn Kingwood Christopher JC Burgess Maysville and Daniel H Frankhouser Corinth.
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Washington, D. C
The
Pension Bureau
Emanuel J. Pifer
Aug Rora
John Long
Morgantown
Wiliam H. Zinn
Kingwood
Christopher JC Burgess
Maysvile
Daniel H. Frankhouser
Corinth
Summers Indicted for Embezzlement in West Jami Bank
United States grand jury returns an indictment against M. B. Summers, former cashier of the First National Bank of West Jami, for embezzlement and record falsification. Case not disposed this term. bond to be set, possible transfer to Parkersburg. Summers’s counsel is Judge T A Brown. Somber sentiment notes he did not personally profit from a nearly $30,000 deficit. Summers belongs to a prominent local family and is well known in the city.
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Wheeling
May
United States
M. B. Summers
First National Bank of West Jami
T. A. Brown
Parkersburg
Summers
Jane
Valeo tire additive demonstrations announced in Fairmont
TONIC J J Parks Fairmont state agent for Valeo will demonstrate Valeo at 4 PM Friday at Monti cello Automobile and Garage Company plant. Demonstrations shown in Fairmont to thousands of motorists. Valeo a liquid inserted into each tire claimed to resist heat and cold, preserve rubber, and prevent dry rot, extending inner tube life as per manufacturers.
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J. J. Parks
Fairmont
Valeo Are Tonic
Monticello Automobile and Garage Company
Binet
Marriage License Recorded for John Johnson and Eva t Palo Mer
A marriage license was issued to John Johnson and Eva t Palo Mer. The couple applied together, with both names listed on the document, reflecting a lawful union recorded by the relevant civil authorities.
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John
Johnson
Eva T
Palomer
Underwood tariff bill engrossed for House presentation
Parliamentarians spar over a point of order on recommitting the bill to the ways and means committee. House leaders discuss a potential thirty day recess during Senate consideration, while the president’s views on currency legislation remain unclear.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Congress
Nominations push in West Virginia posts
The president sent three more nominations for West Virginia including Cameron West Union and Glen Jean postmaster roles. So far five nominations from West Virginia have reached the Senate and two have been confirmed.
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Washington, D. C
West Virginia
Senate
Monttating
DW. McConaughey la
Cameron
Herder
J. Davis
West Union
FF. Jasper
Glen Jean
West
Hero on the Sea Rescues Coal Passer After Jump
Chief Officer Blair leapt from the steamship Majestic in mid ocean last Tuesday to save a coal passer who attempted suicide. Blair dived after him and both were rescued by a boat. The survivor reportedly regretted his action as he fell into the water.
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Hlair
Majestic
Blair Prompty
Will Bach
Slit Skirts Ban Sparks School Wardrobe Clash
In Los Angeles in May, skirts with slits were forbidden in the city schools. The Parker sisters were sent home for ankle showing as they entered a classroom. Fellow students protested, accusing the principal of discrimination for allowing a office employee to wear a slit skirt.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Currency Reform Aims for House Action in June
Washington May 8 House plans to take up currency legislation around June 1 after a conference with President Wilson. Representative Underwood said banking reforms should be considered this session and laws enacted if possible. He was joined by Representative Palmer, chairman of the House caucus.
Gardner Favored for GOP Congressional Committee Chair
Washington May 8 Republicans plan a late night conference on reorganizing the congressional committee. A petition circulated by Republicans urged Gard ner of Massachusetts as chair man and called for a more progressive attitude from the panel.
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Washington
House
Congressional Committee
Representative Gardner
Massachusetts
Gardner
Power of President as to Tariff Rates
May 8 0O. Mansfield mine guard Taylor arrested for carrying a revolver without a license. Governor Hatfield ordered the guard held for civil authorities. A miner noted armed guards require licenses. John Moore searched Taylor and confiscated the weapon. Governor Hatfield will review two military prisoners today. Cadenga orchestra to perform dances at Hoffman Hall Friday night. Washington tariff talks: Illinois Manufacturers' Association hosts meeting on Underwood bill provisions granting presidential power to negotiate trade concessions. concern over cross rate enforcement. Kirby meets White House Tumulty on protest against Sherman act enforcement. 200000 businessmen to join. Wilson likely to sign the bill.
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PHES
Amueston
F. Tay~ior
Mansfield
Coal River
Hatfield
John Moore
Taylor
B. B
Cleve Vickers
Clarksburg
Fay Associated
Pmesay
Washington
Tllinois Manufacturers” Association
Senate
J. W. Glenn
Kirby
White House
Tumulty
Wilson
Kindy
Opportunity Period Closes Monday Night at Nine Oclock
Help your favorite 20,000 bonus offer and diamond ring period closes Monday. Holl of Hongo, First District. Mrs. Cecil E Anderson SS 600, Second District. Miss Etella Johnson, 72,887 Third District. Mrs. J. W. Asherate 1,3,271¢ Fourth District. 1D. Marlin, . 5) Pojou0.
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Cecil E .Anderson
Etella Johnson
Three days left in Daily Telegram prize contest
The Daily Telegram urges readers to push during the final stretch of its six thousand dollar prize voting contest. With sixteen free prizes including a $125 diamond ring, contestants are warned that position can shift quickly. The article stresses last minute effort, bonus votes, and careful campaigning to win before the Monday night close.
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Telegram
Dan Patch
West Virginia Business College
Daily Telegram
Clarksburg
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Manley
Committee On Transportation
Traction Company
Seo
Bannere and Shinn
Masonic Temple
McAdoo Bars
Ee Philadeuphea
Thalr
Mary Malauaa
Monongahela Valley Traction Company
Hero ON the Sea
Reorganized
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Hoffman Hall
Holl
Hongo
J. W. Asherate
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