Racial Plight and Church Rhetoric Stir Debate in South
A Nashville address by former Cumberland Presbyterian leader urged calm, urging the church to support intelligent Caucasian Christianity while condemning mob violence. He argued segregation for social harmony, promoting separate schools and churches to advance industrial and moral progress for African Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. O
Dew
J. Roverts
Denver
Tovorder
South
Landrith
American Presbyterian Church
Diedudlce
Cumberland, Presbyterian Church
United States
America
Negroact
Supreme Court Backs Interstate Liquor Traffic Case
The United States Supreme Court reversed a Kentucky Court of Appeals ruling in Adams Express Co. v. Kentucky. It held that interstate liquor shipments by express companies are not subject to state prohibition, as the whisky moved from Cincinnati to Knox and Laurel counties with collect on delivery. Justice Brewer delivered the majority opinion with Justice Harlan dissenting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States Supreme Court
Court of Appeals of Kentucky
Adams Express Company
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Exprega
Knox
Laurel
Cincinnati
Brewer
Justice Harlan
Fastel Train 1 To Be Faster
The Balti more & Ohio railroad plans a summer schedule change around June 1. Eastbound St Louis Express No 2 will bypass Cumberland via the Pinto cutoff, cutting train and mail service from Cumberland. Passengers bound for Cumberland will alight at Keyser and transfer to train No 8. The company claims the route will reduce total travel time between St Louis and New York by eight hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
St. Louis Express
Board of Trade
Keyser
St. Louis
New York
Firemen Rescue Six Colleagues From Burning Hudson Barge
A score of firemen risked their lives to rescue six comrades overcome by flames and smoke in the hold of a burning barge at a Hudson River pier. All rescued were seriously burned but expected to recover. Damage was not extensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associates Press
New York
Hudson River
Prayer Meeting at First Baptist Church
The Christian Endeavor prayer meeting at First Baptist Church will be held Friday night at 7 o'clock. Theme is Tattle Faults That Spoil Our Lives based on Song of Solomon 12 15. Leader C Faith Kemper invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Prayer Meeting
First Baptist Church
Tople
C. Faith Kemper
Woodmen hold meeting and elect officers
A Woodmen gathering at Chartmeeting test nich elected M. G. Matheau as P. Mesl-teambership and Yates into membership by initiation. The event was well attended and orderly.
Senator Davis Backing Judge Gray for President and Judge Seat
Washington, May 16. Senator Henry Gissaway Davis endorses Judge Gray of Delaware for the Democratic nomination and potential judgeship. He cites conservative, respected credentials and notes laborers plan to endorse Gray in Pottstown. Davis cites Republican praise and references a recent favorable article by Senator Rayner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Judge Gray
Delaware
Henry Gissaway Davis
Parker
Doyie
Davis
Pottstown
Tom
Gray
Rayner
Mr. Bryan
Roosevelt
Ehse
Clarksburg Brewery Plans Expansion Amid Bottle Trade Growth
The Clarksburg brewery reports its bottle trade has grown so large that the plant must be enlarged. The company plans an early addition and has installed the latest machinery and equipment to handle the surge in demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Fumigation Instructions Issued for Cars by B and O Officials
General Superintendent Muhifield and Hair issue orders to all cleaning and fumigating staff on the Baltimore and Ohio line. Cars traveling with contagious passengers must be thoroughly fumigated and upholstered areas renovated. Monthly fumigation is required at Mt Clare Shops in Maryland or Zanesville Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muhifield
Juel
Trafic
Mt Clare
Zanseville
Huling Resigns as Clarksburg Team Manager
In a Wednesday meeting led by Lucius Hoge, manager Tom Huling offered his resignation which was accepted. Reddy Wickenhofer named captain in the interim while the management pursues a new team manager. Huling plans to rest and may seek umpire work, with owners likely to give him a strong recommendation. Charles Neutzling joined the club from Marion Ohio with strong speed, while Zion is sidelined for days due to arm issues. Fairmont game lineup includes Osborn in left, Hoffman in right, Dating pitching, Swanders in right field, McCracken in center. the club feels confident ahead of the matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
West Penn
Lucius Hoge
Tom Huling
Reddy
Wickenhofer
Wis
Huling
Charles Neutzling
Mierion
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Neuteling
Zion
Delmott
Fairmont
Osborn
Feld
Hoffman
Dating
Swanders
McCracken
Local Banker Found Dead in Bed in Mount Vernon
John Hingwalt, president of Risevalt Dry Goods in Mount Vernon, was found dead in bed this morning. Officials report heart disease as the cause and say the death occurred in the city, with details tied to the New Knox National Bank in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Vernon
John
Hingwalt
Risewalt Dry Gyids
New Knox National
Oriental art rooms open at Main Street in Charleston
Col Cain’s oriental art rooms at 05 Main street opposite the Empire National bank opened drawing attention and praise. The Japanese collection includes bronzes, porcelain, screens and teak stands, gathered by Col Cain from New York and Chicago for this city. The Telegram hails it as a rare opportunity to embellish homes at nominal cost with these works. Col Daly conducts daily sales at 2:30 PM and 5:20 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Cain
Main Street
Empire National Bank
West Virginia
New York
Chicago
Col. Daly
Man Tried For Wife Beating In Wiisolark Court
Constable Shrader took Braing Mortie from the county jail to Magistrate Flynn's court at Wiisolark on Thursday. He faced trial on a charge of cruelly beating his wife Magzie Moran at their home in Phucstxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braing Mortie
Shrader
Flynn
Wiisolark
Magzie Moran
Phucstxville
Unclear text fragment from Washington dispatch
Fragmentary newspaper snippet mentions Washington and a Virginia location, with garbled names and dates. No coherent events, figures, or actions are readable to summarize a firm item.
Saloon lawsuits and Foraker endorsement debate in 1900s era
The piece reports saloon interest groups sued over licensing and a Homeopathic Medical Society resolution opposing Senator Foraker. It notes a push to endorse pure food and mentions osteopathy debates. It lists counties observing new license rates and reflects tax and licensing tensions across West Virginia and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Christian Scieuo
Dorr Exits Politics During Charleston Business Stop
Former congressman Charles P. Dorr of Wentin says he is out of politics to focus on business. He visited coal operators and state officials in Charleston during a trip from Web ser Springs, noting less material in politics and urging reporters to find stories elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Charles P. Dorr
Wentin
Webser Springs
State House
Mr. Dorr
Woman Sentenced to Ten Days in County Jail
Dora Davis faced charges of being drunk and disorderly in front of the Fairmont Cos store in Lynch Saturday night. Magistrate Gordon fined her $1 and costs and, if unpaid, ordered ten days in the county jail. The arrest followed a Tuesday afternoon incident with William Rousch and M. L. Duckworth, who pled guilty to the same charge and were released after paying a small fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Davis
Fairmont Cos
Lynch
Gordon
William Rousch
M. L. Duckworth
Bearlos
Street Car Men Strike Paralyzes Evansville Line
Evansville on May 16 sees 120 street car workers walk out demanding wage increases. Company agents move to replace strikers as the Evansville and Indiana railroad works to maintain service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pram
Evansville
Chile
Een India Railroad
Fragmentary OCR News Note From Chicago Dated April 26
A partial readable fragment notes an event in Chicago with unclear details. Mentions a person and a company, referencing dates and possible ownership, but specifics are obscured by OCR errors. The passage shows scattered names and a reference to a Verge company and today’s date.
Indicted Official Skips Arrival At Martinsburg Court
Chariee H White was indicted for embezzling 1200 dollars from the post station in Martinsburg after serving as acting postmaster. He released on bond and failed to appear, with the incident traced to the money order department during his tenure. The scandal involves Elks support and questions over missing funds, first noted October 14 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
H.white
Parkoreture
Elks
Charles H. White
White
Allen
Imoney Order Department
Officials Inspect Rail Line on Charter Trip
A group of G B C officials and Haltiners Ohio Railway executives conducted an inspection tour this morning. The party traveled from The Gael to the Short Line to review the new machine, with manager Thomas and general supervisor Brozo among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haltiners & Ohio Railronad
Gael
Jew Inspection
Goterd
Thomas Céruld
Syeat Brozo
Ohi Btyer
Tom
Div Fetim Eieineer Idaho
Vision Rignewr Konpe
Cfthie Divising
Aqveral
Mnoc
Anf Ebeogeraptinre
Fragmentary OCR Note Mentions Trial and Names
Odd jumble of words references a trial and various names. Readable terms include Thursday evening, Malawi, Cortne, Watantnt, and Adler. Content is garbled with no clear narrative or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana
Malawi
Adler
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hyuk
Goff
Dayton
Senator Davis
Mite Choosix Gray
Nomince
Haywood
Harry Orchard
Ada County
Eddy Wickenhoter
Unti
Big Leaner
Rockeyett
Senator Foraker
Ohio Homeopathic Medical Society
Resente
Teer Cass
Martin
Dobai
Neo
West Virgina
Maso
Hugeleon
Jefferson
Wood
Watson, Trer
Rand J
Pleasants
Tax
Dorr
Webster County
Teal
Bony
Swite
New
Ts Caenay
Jonaries White
Parkersburg
Vorfetts Bond
Vitagerald
AIR
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!