Supreme Court to hear Alaska coal lands case
Government appeals a lower court ruling that quashed the Stracey group indictment in a dispute over entry and sale of 6 900 acres of coal lands valued at 19 million dollars. Plaintiffs include attorney Charles P. Munday of Seattle and allies Archie W Silelda Baril Slegety Algeron Stracey. The appeal questions the law governing entry and sale of Alaskan coal lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DD
Supreme Court
United States
Federal Court of Wesh'‘nften
Stracey Group
Henford
Rijs
Alaska
Charles P. Munday
Seattle
Archie W Silelda
Baril Slegety
Algeron Stracey
Pioneer J Wesley Day Dies After Long Kidney Illness
Pioneer resident J Wesley Day aged about 78 died Thursday at 10 45 AM at Dis omient Northetrset Stealey Heights from kidney trouble after seven years of illness. He lived in Junion district on a farm near Meadow Valley United Brethren Church of which he was a member for sixty years. Survived by wife a son F L Day two sisters Mrs Isaac N Burnside Mrs Martha S Post and brother Porter Day. Short funeral services will be at the residence Friday at 7 PM then to Meadow Valley Church Saturday for services by Rev H R Hess. Burial in Meadow Valley Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wesley Day
Northetrset
Stealey Heights
Sin
Day
Junion District
Meadow Valley United Brethen Church
F. L Day
Isaac N. Burnside
Martha
Post
Porter Day
Meadow Valley
H.R. Hess
Meti Juarez Amid Looming Crisis and Peace Talks
Multiple reports from Juarez Agua Prieta and Washington describe rebel threats and federal responses as plans for a large force gather south toward Juarez. American aid to Juarez citizens is discussed, while El Paso restrains cross-border movements and diplomats seek protective action for aliens.
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Jomagiz
Mex
Inseiry Recids
Juarez
Rabazo
Jeader
Navarro
Minero
Tuager
Orosco
el Paso
Orasco
Kelley
Mrs Isabella Wilson R D Wilson Funeral Notice
R D Wilson is summoned to Elkton Maryland to attend the funeral of his sister in law Mrs Isabella Wilson wife of the late John Wilson of Baltimore Maryland Mr Wilson once worked with the firm Black Sheridan and Wilson oval shippers and operated in this region within the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Wilson
Elkton
Isabella Wilson
John Wilson
Baltimore
Archdeacon Spurr to Preach at Christ Wplrcoyal Church
Archdeacon Spurr of the diocese will preach at a Sunday morning service. He is noted for much restoration work in the pits. The musical portion will be directed by Mr Motfenry Methord. All are cordially invited to attend.
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Grram
Christ
Motfenry Methord
Dresbach Leads Seven-Game Bowling Continuation
El G Dresbach manager of Mrs Gore bowling wins five of seven against Harry Bullock of Pittsburg at Gore alleys on Wednesday night. With five wins, Dresbach needs three of the remaining eight games to clinch the match, which will be completed in Plattsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
EL G. Dresbach
Mrs Gore
Harry Bullock
Gore
Mr. Dresbach
Itec Pasary
Platsburg
Showman Hart Injured But Stable After Circus Boarding Attempt
J Gray of Covington Ky with Marna & Bailye circus was hurt in the yards while trying to board a train for Wheeling. He was taken to Miners’ hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palwmont
J. J. Gray
Covington
Marna & Bailye Circus
Wheeling
Isle
Miners’ Hospital
Guardian appointment and bonds set in SHPGAGO cases
Jacob Qualifies as guardian of Grice ty with bond 500 dollar and new administrator Lora Whiteman with bond 2100 dollar reported in SHPGAGO on May 11. Names and details appear fragmented but indicate guardianship and estate administration actions pending.
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Jacob ¢. White
Grice Ty
Whiteman
Lora A. Whiteman
One Killed in Denver Mintuna Train Wreck
One person died and at least twenty five were injured, several seriously, in the wreck of the westbound Denver and Rio Grande near Mintuna last night. Among the injured are Mrs. A. F. Botkin and Clara Botkin of Muncie Indiana.
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Mintune
Colo
Denver
Filo Grande
Mintuna
A. F. Botkin
Clara Botkin
Muncie
Ind
State convention attendees named to finance committee
Four men D. K. Reed A. P. Monroe T. W. Backman and Claude Prichard returned Thursday from Huntington where they attended the Improved Order of Red Men state convention. Prichard was named a member of the state finance committee. The next annual meeting will be held at Hinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. K. Reed
A. P. Monroe
T. W. Backman
Claude Prichard
Hunington
Mr. Prichard
Hinton
Grand jury report expected as Senate panel to act
In Columbus on May 11 the grand jury's report was anticipated by the legislative oversight panel. Three or four more witnesses had been summoned and others were called to testify. The Senate Investigation Committee planned to begin its work and was expected to decide on next steps today.
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Columbus
Grand Jury
Jimmy
Senate Investieatiie
Bridgeport Bids Sought for Brick Dwelling at Clarksvile
Notice announces bids received by A. T. Watson for a brick dwelling in Bridgeport area with plans and specifications available at A J Watson's Clarksville office or Bridgeport Plumbing Co. bidding closes Monday May 22 1941.
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Ty A. T. Watson
Bridgepost
W. Va
A. J. Watson
Clarksvnirg
Bridgeport Phining Ml Company
City Championship Narrowly Won In Close Duel
The city championship was decided by a tight margin on Wednesday night. Welch posted strong numbers while Dune and others contributed. final scores reflect a competitive race for the title.
Marriage license issued to Horne and Casto
A marriage license has been issued to Horne and Dudley Nolan and Wes Ay Casto.
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Horne
Dudley Nolan
Wes Ay Casto
Missing man H A Maloy returns from Alliance visit
H A Maloy, once reported missing, arrived this morning from Alliance to his home. He had not made distress calls in Pittsburg and had visited family. The Telegram-very notes no debts or hostile intent and that no one owes him money.
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H. A. Maloy
Alliance
Pittsburg
Mr. Maloy
Maloy
Meloy
State School Road Spurs Rural Travel Boom
Carrol B. Miller Jr of Regal Motor Car Co notes rising traveler numbers to the countryside as road crews grade, roll, and surface routes formerly muddy. He says improved highways lure business from counties and even create new hotel demand in the West as drivers flood the rural road system.
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Auto- Barty
Lncrona
Anys Carrol B. Miller, Jr
Iregal Motor Car Company
Cadillac
Alleh
Conference notes with Glas cock and Conley on old deriention
Fragmentary report mentions SPOONER, Governor Glas cock, Attorney General Conley, and former Senator John Smooner in a conference in Washington. It notes the governor had nothing to say and references a later result and a counsel conference for West Virginia.
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Asnon
Glascock
Conley
United States
John
Smooner
Washington
Wekod
Ump
Grismock
West Virginia
Storkis Tate 1 Leaving Twins There
fragmentary notice mentions Storkis Tate leaving twins, with other unreadable lines about May 11 events, a ceremony at a courthouse, and a janitor named in connection to Samar Cawhorn and county council affairs.
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Storkis Tate
Samar
Eieris
Gourt House
ferhiir ay remede @ of the county coumleat
George Watkins Dead In Morgantown Home
George Watkins aged 78 died at Palace Run Morgantown May 1 after illness. He leaves a wife and three children with a memory of a long life in the community.
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Morgantown
George Watkins
Triead
Palace Run
Sophomore Freshman clash on university boat trip
A violent confrontation at Morgantown followed a yearly boat ride when about fifty Freshmen assaulted Sophomores near the wharf. The fight lasted about fifteen minutes with injuries and torn clothing. a Sophomore, Charles Hodges, was briefly captured before escaping and rejoining the boat.
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Morgantown
Tine
Charles Hodges
Hoe
jWhort
Erlondé
Thi Frestiven
Girly
Indies
Wayne Cox
Earl Mealey
Roads meeting adjourned as juries, court actions noted
A short morning session at the circuit court adjourned to tomorrow. Jurors to reconvene at Vance Le Horer, lumberport inspection in the east. Trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church seek permission to sell church property with sale set for May 20. Cases included the Clarkeburg Plumbing Co versus Henrietta Dut settled, Schmalbach Brewing Co versus Josephine Cooper et al directed for sale, and Williams versus Baltimore and Ohio Railroad with a not guilty plea. Verdict for the defendant in Fairmont Gas Co versus Worthy G. Thompson. M T Bidridee spoke for the Bureau of Public Roads United States Department on road labor taxes and county division leadership.
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Philadelphis
Weat Vrgina
Vance le Horer
Lumberport
Ts Premines
Methodist Pscopal Church
Clarkeburg Plumking Company
Henrietta Dut
Schmalbach Brewing ‘Company
Josephine Cooper
Wemaker
M. TF. Williams
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
RISO
Interstate Commerce Commission Orders Freight Rate Investigation
The ICC today ordered an inquiry into alleged unreasonable freight rates on wool, hides, and pelts from western points of origin to eastern destinations. The investigation will cover rates nationwide and affect commerce across the wool and related markets.
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Washington T. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Macabees Delegates Attend State Convention
Dr. J. B. Payne state physician of the Order of Knights of the Mac cabees leads a group including E. B. Hardesty Fortney of Lumberport J. W. Beaty Mannington and others from Weston and Philippi as they depart Thursday for Parkersburg to attend the annual state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Payne
Order of Knights of the Maccabees
E. B. Hardesty
R. ¥. Fortney
Lumberport
J. W. Beaty
Mannington
Weston
Philippi
Parkersburg
The
Order of Maccabees
Funeral of Five Year Old Burke Aids Virginia Trip
The body of Thomas O'Donnell Burke aged five, son of Thomas Burke of Slath Street, died of typhoid fever at home. He was taken to Staunton, Virginia, and interred at Penrose Cemetery at 4:30 this afternoon. Floral tributes accompanied the funeral party from relatives in Parkersburg and Newark.
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Thomas O'Donnell Burke
Thomas Hi. Burke
Slath Street
Ken
Staunton
Penrose Cemetery
Burke
John C. Burke
Patrick Burke
Robert Gaston
Parkersburg
Biri
Hugh Brooks
Newark
Tenpin Match Ends in Dresech Victory at Pittsburgh
A bowling match between B. G. Dresech and William Schad, manager of the Davis Allege, in Pittsburg Wednesday night ended with Dresech ahead by a score of 3ehad 19879 252 1685S.
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B. G. Dresech
William Schad
Davis Allege
Pittsburg
Dredjach
Horticulturist Plans Ten Day Tree Spraying Tour
May J Rumsey, a Morgantown based horticulturist, is to lead a ten day effort along the Kanawha and Seta rivers and the Chesapeake and Ohio region. They will instruct locals and spray trees free of charge to promote better orchard care and yield.
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Charleston
Rumsey
West Virginia
Morgantown
Bin
Ers
Requisition sent for fugitive held on state offenses
In Charleston Bay 5 requisition seeks to return Fouepie Lee from Paypitiae 3 state for grantuecoky offenses. Detective Pat Lett reports Fateh Nee arrested and being brought to Tana for further action.
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Charleston
Bay
Glaswcock
Fouepielee
Paypitiae
Grantuecoky
Patlett
Muyavilley
Fateh Nee
Tana
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