Spectacular Parade Delights Throngs In Mystic Shrine Event
Mystic Shrine proceedings opened Thursday with a 1:30 temple meeting led by O. W. Burdatt, Wheeling, and listed officers from Wheeling and other towns. A 2 PM parade, marching from Third Street to the courthouse, featured 300 Shriners in full dress, drums, and exotic regalia, followed by a banquet and further initiations in the evening.
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Myzovic
Clork P
O. W. Burdatt
Wheeling
Hoikgin
Europe
Olentate
A. I. Weidebusch
Jthie
Besai
Tiban
J. N. Bty
Antal
Alfred Mark
G. M
Purer
Abhrens
G. EB
Waterhouse
Smusical
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Wheel
W. T. Vineet
New Martinsville
Sidney H. Post
Glen Falls
E. D. Tomlin
Morgantown
Masonic Temple
Magch
Third Main
Easton Main
Oak
Pike
Hance
Chestnut
Majin
Main
Court House
Fallowis
D.K. Reid
Scott
Mefater
Ware
Order
Mystic Shrine
Shriners
Toshio
Wivol
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Stupiwun
Tafts
Shrine Prints
R. B. Schubert
Whostins
Prince
Arth Patrol
Bert
Tolquick
Martins Perry
Carl Sobun
Aki
Wheting
Vitel
Victor Stewart
Wikeolin
Stee
Duck Monte
Martine Ferry
Sayinel Warfagl
Wheskim
Mive
Témyiking
Maye Tithe Ferry
Amd
Charles Wiltoms
Marlins Ferry
Wayor Harmer Kidnapped by Shrillers Parade
At Shrillers parade Thursday afternoon Mayor Harvey W. Harmer was kidnapped by the Shrillers who dragged him to the cliff residence steps. He allegedly welcomed the crowd and claimed Clarksburg had surrendered hotels, streets and homes for their use, while other concessions were not free.
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Shrisers
Harvey W. Harmer
Cliff
Clarksburg
Quake Shakes Far West Ranging Sixty Mile Radius
At 6 25 last night an earthquake shock lasting about a mile crossed the Rik Horn Valley near Cody Nebraska. The tremor moved north and south with no damage reported though towns within sixty miles reported feeling the quake. Local officials and telephones logged the event.
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Associated Press
Cody
Neb
Rik
Horn Valley
Fle Tarth
Cotton crop killed in Tennessee River Valley floods
From Doentur via special to the News: another heavy rain last night moved through the Tennessee River Valley. The front storm likely killed all the cotton in the area. Some spots report entire crops will have to be replanted.
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Associated Press
Binmingham
Doentur
Tennessee River
Freight Wreck Delays Short Line Passengers Near New Martinsville
A freight wreck on the Short Line near New Martinsville disrupted traffic this morning. The passenger train due at 14218 was five hours late, a special train was run, and a transfer of wreckage pieces was arranged to move stones from the site.
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New Martinsville
Mrs Jeff Davis Critically Ill In New York Hotel
Mrs Jeff Davis widow of the Confederate president is in danger after a fall in her room at the Hotel Gerrard New York May 10 She is nearly eighty and feared hurt The list of visitors and relatives reads like a societal roster from Colorado Springs to New York with hospital hopes and funeral arrangements discussed following the incident
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New York
Mre
Jefferso Davis
Gelope
Supreme Court docket Wade 22 more cases for term in Wheeling
The forthcoming Supreme Court term in Wheeling will hear 22 more cases than last year. Clerk Matthews completed the docket with 14 oral arguments scheduled. District circuit counts show varied case loads across circuits with dates in June for argument sessions.
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Wheeling
Jhme
Wort
Matthews
Sanurry
Pune
16Th Circuit
Bank closure assures full payout to depositors in Pittsburgh
Cameron, head of the defunct Columbia Savings and Trust Bank, stated there was no defileation and that depositors will likely be paid in full. In a separate DuPont Powder Works incident in Wilmington, a mill explosion killed William McCrea and seriously injured Jans Canine.
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Pittsbirg
Cameron
Henge
Calumbia Savings and Trust Bank
Dupont
Associated Press
Wilmington
Vila
DuPone
William McCrea
Jans Canine
Kiefer Advocates a Larger Navy
Representative Keifer today delivered a prepared speech urging a larger navy to protect maritime commerce. He argued the United States must maintain a first rate modern navy to safeguard its trade routes and seas.
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Keifer
Obie
United States
Tuck's Rival in Boys Will Be Boys
Fragmented OCR text notes a cinema listing or exhibit titled Tuck's Rival and a phrase Young Thief to be run at Nickelowlem tonight Brie day and Saturday with unclear showtimes and prices. Content is garbled but indicates local entertainment schedules and short notes on screenings and pricing.
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Tuck
Nickelowlem
Atelock
Britt and
Nelson
Editor Geppert Visits City After Leaving Telegraph
Geppert, former Sharon Telegraph editor, arrives in the city for a visit on Wednesday afternoon. Mixed reception rumors swirl as locals reflect on his tenure and express divided views about his return.
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Itham Ob. Geppert
Sharon
Peeseh
Telegraty
Ity
Ngain
Parsonage Wedding in Bridgeport and Inrke area
Mr Kemary Anazi of 1 Inrke ing and Miss Bessie E Silent of Bridgeport were united at three oclock Thursday afternoon at a parsonage. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a large number of friends of the contracting parties.
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Kemary Anazi
Bessie E. Silent
Bridgeport
Beautiful Logal Girl Divorced in Vincenns Indiana
Rozzell was granted a divorce from John P. Rowell by Judge Cobb in Vincennes Indiana. Custody of their thirteen year old son George awarded to Rozzell. The husband, a glassworker now in Clarksburg West Virginia, failed to appear. The couple had a noted separation drawing local attention. This divorce marks a first since the Supreme Court ruling on nonresident divorces.
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Associated Press
Vincennds
Ind
Daisy
Rozzell
Boggs Tote
Cobb
John P. Rowell
George
Iarey
Clarksburg
W. Va
Supreme Court
Weston Fight Exaggerated in Local Incident
May 10 Arnold Hutchinson, a colored man, fought a white oil country man on a street here. Hutchinson knocked his rival down and authorities briefly feared worse trouble. Hutchinson was arrested but released on bail. Reports that negroes were barred from streets after 10 pm were unfounded.
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Weston
Arnold Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Autchinton
Rupture in Ohio Board Protest Over Appointment
Columbus May 10 Captain Coleman Gillian denies a published statement he will protest Be. Winton's appointment to succeed him on the board of penitentiary managers due to incapacity. Governor Pattison's attorney Hemmett Ompkins says a suit will be filed to have Lt Governor Harris act as governor and protest Crayton's appointment.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Coleman Gillian
Giinet
BE. Winton
Board of Penitentiary Managers
Pattison
Hmmett Ompkins
Sis
Harris
Crayton
Richard Criss Arrested on Warrant for Brother Killing
Richard Criss of Montivello was arrested by Constable Coffman on a warrant. He is described as a dope fiend and faces a hearing about Saturday before Squire Gordon. The case concerns an alleged threat to his life and a planned act of violence against his own brother.
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Richard Criss
Montivello
Coffman
Richard
Melia
Mike
Squire Gordon
Lot Sale Held at Johnson Heights West of Adaimston
A Thursday morning sale near Johnson Heights west of Adaimston drew a small crowd. Eleven lots were sold, fetching from 125 to 874 dollars, with one lot featuring a switch residence bringing 840. The sale was abandoned at noon as the Citizens' Band played and Col. Stortow cried the last bid.
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NB. McCarty
Johnson Heights
Adaimston
Yleven
Citizens
Col. Stortow
Bank President Killed by Brother in Montezuma
Montezuma dispatch reports W. T. Sylvester, president of the First National Bank of Bfontornme, shot and killed at his home today by his brother. Authorities believe his brother may be mentally disturbed. The incident occurred in Montezuma, Tull, as detectives investigate motive and exact circumstances.
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Tull
W. Tl. Sylvester
First National Bank of Bfontornme Jnew
St Non They
Martinsburg Hosts Grand Commandery Knights Conclave
Martinsburg hosts the Grand Commandery of West Virginia as Yoseph Rytner presides at the Masonic Hall session lasting about an hour. Officers are elected and installed, with 172 new members this year bringing total to over 2, and notable displays include St Johns Commandery gifts and a boys drum corps from Parkersburg.
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Knights ‘Templar
Nirthungo
Mittinshore
Masonic Hall
Yoseph Rytner
W. J. Rowland
Fairmont
Joseph Ruffner
Charleston
W. W. Whyte
Welch
Lrand
J Charles W. Brown
Charles Town
W. T. Rittenhouse
Prkersburg
TW. B. Baguley
Wheeling
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Sisteraville
Vanstervort
Weston
Frank J. Nichols
Charles W. Moloney
New Martinsville
M. Tawkins
Tuntington
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Martinsbuirg
Harry F. Smit
J. T. Waters
Clarleston
John K. Steele
John W. Davie
Charles
K. Payne
O . S. Mckimey
James A. Bryan
J. A. Zion
L.piagentier
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Parkersburg
West Virginia
St. Johns Commandery
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Clarksburg
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Corpe
Teale Theer
J. M. Crowfued
Prof
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Eaeton Beatty
Harvey Donber
Percy Upham
George Hichla
Harry Up ‘Hom
Charles Perwell
Charis Pat Inn Hay Patton
Hay Plower
Ontn Tittensinner
Edward Aven
Tarold Nora
Tifgre
Carl Campbell
Victor Chancellor
Ee Thala Sweeringen
Jham
William Chancellor
Druta
Dern Swearingen
Haan Denim
Ballat
Waldo
Might
Bright Beginning for Russians
Associated Press notes a bright opening as Russia’s new act in the struggle for freedom unfolds. St Petersburg shows festive flags and guards around the palace while the Emperor and Empress appear in the Imperial yards. The throne speech seeks conciliation, urging parliament to unite and work for relief and a prosperous empire for the succession. The lower house prepared to vote, oaths signed by members as the empire moves forward.
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Associated Pres
St. Petersburg
Russia
Rucia
Vonler Ak Op
Baron Prich
Maron Heckolt
Baron Vriseh
Teecoss
Rilrod Men Wire Protest Over Hepburn Bill Amendment
Railway workers including conductors, brakemen, and engineers at Fairmont wired Senators to oppose final passage of a proposed amendment to the Hepburn bill that would prohibit the seizure of free rents by certain employees, signaling organized protest.
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Fairmont
Whirsday Morning
Wiking
Seott
Operators scarce at 6.60 station amid rail work
Station operators scarce at 6.60 amid heavy demand as crews struggle to cover shifts. Intermittent outages and delays reported yesterday as teams attempted to meet needs with limited staff.
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