Supreme Court Overturns Labor Contempt Sentences
The Supreme Court vacated contempt sentences for Samuel Gompers, John Mitchell, and Frank Morrison in the Buck Stove case, sending the matter back for dismissal and allowing civil actions against labor leaders to proceed. The decision followed long labor disputes between unions and the Buck’s Stove Company in St Louis.
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Waetengton
D.C
Imdinpoindioy
Supreme Ser
Columbis
Supreme Court of
United States
Gompers
John Mitchell
Miirevich
Ofrican En
Supreme P
Ap- Hu
Golumna
Supreme Court of the
Focal Courts
Buck*s Stove Ani Company
Geapers
Fe of Labor
Auestion
WhelPederstion
Teadure
District of Columbia
Juck
Wees
District Supreme Court
Gom
Mitchell
Morrison
Justion Wright
Gonipers
Your
Dall
Gine Mantha
Sun Court
United Sintoy
Mirage Graiiders
Gompara
Mt. Clare men freed after no show in court
Rocco and Antonio Homano of Mt. Clare, jailed on a charge of shooting a Ptatian, were taken to Justice Samuel W. Gorfied's court but no one appeared against them and they were released. The wounded man had returned to Italy.
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Rocco
Antonio Homano
Tiajans
Mt. Clare
Samuel W. Gorfied
Italy
Fire destroys furniture in second street home blaze
A Sunday 3:30 am fire on the third floor of a Sun Day residence woke Guy Tee who found Curtis Tee nearly overcome by flames and smoke. The fire ruined most furniture in Curtis's room. An alarm routed to the Grey department by mistake arrived too late, the fire being extinguished with water and blankets.
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Guy Son
L. B. Tee
Second Street
Curtis
Grey Department
Death of Mr Lawson, Harrison County farmer
Mr Lawson aged 30, native of Harrison county, died Sunday at 9 50 am at his home on South Chestnut street after a paralytic stroke. Survived by brother Henry T Lawson of Athens, three sisters Hannah Ferris Rachel Kennedy Rebecca Parks, two sons J C Lawson Auburn and B W Lawson Kansas City, and two daughters R M Marple and A A Gather. Funeral services at home Wednesday 8 pm, body to Greenvalley Thursday for Methodist Protestant church service and burial in church cemetery.
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Theopwiis
Henry T. Lawson
Athens
Tate
Hanah Ferris
Rachel Kennedy
Rebecca Parks
J. C. Lawson
Auburn
B. W. Laws
Kansas City
R. M. Marple
A. A. Gather
Greenvalley
He Church
Two Die In Kingwood Fire Incidents
May 13 Kingwood reports two violent deaths from fire. Edith Graham, 26, an Army housing employee, burned when her clothing caught fire in the kitchen. Oxeda, five, daughter of Daniel and Martha Sell near Stephen, had a scarf ignite from brush fire and died from burns.
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Kingwood
Ire
Edith Graham
Army House
County Court Hears Bridge Case At Fair Grounds
The county court met on Monday to reevaluate plans for a bridge at the old fair grounds site but made no definite ruling.
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Penston
Wridge
Fair Grounds
Child Dies at Six Weeks in Grassel Family
Anita Barlone six weeks old daughter of Thomas Barlone Grassel died Monday from convulatori. Services set for Tuesday afternoon at 3 o clock at the house. obit fragment notes crematory context and ritual follow up.
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Anita
Thomas Barlone
Grassel
Forest fires ravage Laurel Mountain near Kerens Randolph County
One person perishes in the Laurel Mountain fires near Kerens in Randolph County. Fires on the eastern slope threaten fencing timber and farms. a western blaze near Weaver and another near Kingsville have caused extensive damage. Milton Gregory died at Rock Springs Upshur County in the fires. overall losses include timber, yards, and buildings obscured by smoke.
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Belington
W. Va
Laurel Hmm Mountain
Kerens
Rendolph
Elkins
Weaver
Ental
Kingsville
Coal & Coke
Coattan
Milton Gregory
Rock Springs
Upshur
Nfe
Ft Dove
West Virginia Wheat Costs and Farm Values in 1909
The Department of Agriculture reports West Virginia’s 1909 wheat cost per bushel at 72 cents, 93 cents including rent. Per acre costs average $10 42 without rent and $13 49 with rent, while per bushel value is $1 08 and per acre value $15 62. By‑products yield $1 21 per acre. land value equals $98 91 and rental value 7 9 percent of land value. Data drawn from 144 farmer reports, placing WV twenty ninth in crop values, with farm crops valued at $19 893 000 in 1910 up from $18 450 000 in 1899, advancing past Maryland.
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Washington
West Virginia
Department of Agriculture
Maryland
Local Names Hidden in Shuffled OCR Snippet
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions individuals J. Hickman, Guy Vanes, and Jommerville among city residents. The text is garbled and provides no clear event, place, or date.
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Hickman
Guy Vanes
Sommerville
Jommerville
Krowr
Young Nan
Taft Attends March Events in Washington
Fragmentary text notes Taft attending events in Washington with references to March and attendance, but specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Apartment Complex Nears Completion in Slum Beat Area
Fragmentary text notes Mr C D JoRain Mereshing stating completion and occupancy in about a week. Piero referenced with multiple rooms per apartment and private baths. Mentions gas electricity modern conveniences and updated plumbing in a new apartment project.
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C.D. JoRain Mereshing
Piero
Malis
Sunday Fishing Fines Stir Local Court
Willan OComery, a negro, was fined 10 dollars by Justice Samuel W. Gordon for fishing from Elke creek near Yulet Dell Sindey, in violation of state game laws. He paid and was released. Two others, one white and one colored, were arrested for fishing in the same area and released on their own recognizances to appear Monday evening at 7:30.
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Willan Ocomery
Samuel W. Gordon
Elke Creek
Yulet Dell Sindey
Cass
Geme
Stabbing Near Hutchinson Mine Shocks Mt Clare
In Mt Clare an affray after nightfall left John Petolets and Steve Solegeres wounded by Tom Urnek who said he acted in self defense. Petolets suffered shoulder and neck wounds while Solegeres endured a severe arm slash and heavy blood loss. Four hours of care were needed to sew wounds. No arrests reported.
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MT. Clare
Hutchinson Cast
John Petolets
Steve Solegeres
Tom Urnek
Porolites
Selegeres
Sologeres
Rumored uprising sparks mass flee from Wongkong region
On May 15 in Wongkong, reports describe rumors of a planned revolutionary uprising in Clinton and nearby districts. European residents are said to be evacuating in large numbers with tens of thousands fleeing the distressed area amid widespread alarm.
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Wongkong
Cinton
Man Struck By Train In Point Marion Injury Report
Poorly legible incident states Charles Boor was struck by a train at Point Marion on Saturday night. He suffered severe injuries including possible chest and head trauma. condition not fully clear from OCR.
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Morgantown
Charles Boor
Point Marion
Pau
Maar Bet
Deeds by West Virginia Officers Echo Spanish War Roles
West Virginia is prominent along the Mexican border as officers from the state undertake planning at the War College for potential intervention. Captain Julien E B Gaujot, from Williamson, and Captain Andrew S Rowan, from Welch, both West Virginians who carried messages in the Spanish War, are cited as parallels to current events. The American consul in Laredo is Dr. Alonzo B. Garrett of Wayne County.
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Washington
West Virginia
Julien EB. Gaujot
Spain
Williamson
Mingo County
Andrew S. Rowan
Garcia
Laredo
Mexico
Alonzo B. Garrett
Wayne County
Merly
War Department
Army War College
Critain
William H. Waldron
Welch
McDowell County
War College
Wall Dron
Consecration of the Nations at Italian Society Service
A Sunday ceremony at 243 East Pike Street marked the consecration of the nations by the Italian Society of the Duke of Abruzzi. Rev P M Schoenen presided with Col Joseph Fucey Antonio Arens and Consul Caldara among speakers. A large parade followed with about 260 attendees including Will Morris and W B Osborn.
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Italy
America
Duke of Abruzzi
East Pike Street
S. and H
P. M. Sehoenen
Joseph Fucey
Weston
G. D. Caldars
Fairmont
Antonio Arens
Fucey
Caldera
Fuccy
Engifeh
Will E. Morris
Sueste
Une
Amomg
Ware
Morris
W. B. Osborn
Grand Jury Focuses on Legislative Bribery Probe
In Columbus on May 15 the grand jury reconvened for a continuation of its investigation into legislative bribery. The week is expected to be devoted to the inquiry and its prospects.
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Columbus
Incendiary Fire Destroys Part of Hotel Building
A section of the People’s hotel, moved by John R. Hickman to Water and Western, burned at 2 80 o’clock this morning after a passerby headed to an early train raised the alarm. The ice department extinguished the fire quickly. Inner frame work not yet fastened was damaged, walls and ceiling suffered. loss estimated at about $10. The blaze is suspected to be incendiary.
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People’s Hotel
John R. Hickman
Ice Department
Joan
Ben
Fines Paid After Drunkenness Case City Court Terms
Mayor Frank R Moore presided at a morning session where a man paid 33 and costs for drunkenness in the street. Four others paid equal sums and were released. John Elliott faced fighting charges on Pike Street and was found not guilty. A cash bond of 1 was forfeited for William Thornburg, who was arrested with Elliott for fighting.
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Frnk R Moore
John Elliott
Pike Street
William Thornburg
B Elliott
Nye trial delayed as murder case takes court focus
Indications arise that Representative George Nye’s bribery trial will not begin as scheduled this week. A murder trial is now before the court, potentially delaying the bribery proceedings further.
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Colitmais
George
Nye
Dispute Over Well Casing Leads to Court Action
A suit began before Justice G H Gordon over a mispositioned oil well casing. H H Broadwater removed forty six feet of casing from a Northview well drilled by G T Dufour, valued at 575. Dufour swore out a warrant but both men settled before trial, agreeing to pay costs.
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G. H. Gordon
H. H. Broadwater
Northview
G. T Dufour
Mr. Dufour
Lecturer Arrives for Talk on Object of Belief
A lecturer from Oni fond California named Fiona Dr. 7 will deliver a talk at the event discussing the object of belief and its significance. The arrival confirmation notes the purpose of the visit and the planned discussion.
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Fiona
Onifond
Calif
Jan .Belence
Nonsensical Late Day Message From Federal Peace Commissioner
A garbled telegram narrative references a federal peace commissioner and President, noting instructions to proceed with certain passages and propositions. The text contains incoherent fragments about a possible reaction and later defatta, with tags indicating El Ras Texas Mar Carbeja and references to Hernandez and a president.
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EL Ras
Tex
Mar
Carbeja
Sioner
Hernandez
Court deals in several west Virginia cases and sales
The court addressed multiple actions including Cam en Sommers versus West Virginia Fair Association with a sale decree and a judgment for 433. The case against A. Pratt involved a judgment for 433 plus fees. Demurrers were entered in Fred Gmyte suit and in James W. Ford versus Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Other actions include Southern Pine Lumber Company against Andrew and Jo Watson and Curtis W. Davis versus Otary Hh Sider.
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South Penn
Cam
Sommers
West Virginia
Senat
Charteau
Uhak Dye
Ognitar BM Co
Lyons
Fred Gmyte
Gt Ware M. Cellingham
Southern Pine Lumber Company
Agenat Andrew
Jo Watson
Wes Bela
Edmund Futtro
Ccal
James W. Ford
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
New Goal Road Promoter Plans Rail Access in Inland Town
A fragmented report outlines promoter Bodie and associates proposing rail access near Ree Martineville and nearby towns. The plan mentions Pa. 15 and river routes with development aims for the town center and potential station sites.
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Aimiot
Bodie
Sasimmeville
le Hoee Arranetag Ici
Railrnad
Town
Therotile Rivera
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High Court
Gould
Nature
Diaz
Serape
Ice
South Second Street
MR. Lawson
Harrison County
Doughter
Upshur County
County of
Randolph
Taft
Wahington Tors Ny
Broadus
Hutchinson Mine
Blaze
Hickman Building
NYE Trial
Witte
Ratwel Te Co Botwesestia
Optisiam
Jubge Lyngh
New Goal Road
Col. Boone
Dakess
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