Strikers Hit Cleveland. Police Restore Order Amid Riots
Eighty members of a local street railway workers union led a strike in Cleveland. Two thousand remained out as rallies dispersed and cars were halted. Stones and rotten fruit pelted motormen while police intervened. Several injuries reported. The disruption affected coal operations and company finances, with ownership and capital details noted for the firms involved, including Federal Coal & Coke and New England Gas & Coke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Motte
Dalton Elul
Clarksburg Unit Delivers Big Parade Hit At Parkersburg
Clarksburg Connell No. 28 of the United Commercial Travelers captured the parade spotlight at the Parkersburg convention. The group rode with signs and bouquets, drawing loud applause for Clarksburg, amid a day marked by Wheeling’s 3 0 loss to the hometown team. Humber returned home Saturday. R. Lyon visited from Enjom on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Connell
United Commercial
Parkersbure
Boon
Humber
Coal deal a big one in Pittsburg West Virginia buyout
Pittsburg reports a large coal deal tied to the absorption of Federal Cost and Coke Company assets near Fairmont West Virginia by Boston based Wagland Gay and Coal Company. The action involves substantial sums and signals expansion into West Virginia with new facilities and financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirfact
Costainig
Federal Coin
Coke Company
Charles Doueady
Pilshure
Doreph
Duluth
Minn
Joseph Barnes
Masachusetts Gax Company
Binet Ward
Wallace
Wraper
Frederick Tudor
Charles Tranely- Adams
Walter C. Bugiles
Samuel Carr
Rupert GC
Freyn
Joseph B. Bunnett
Weed
Show
Stone
Albert Strauss
Robert Windsor
Pittsburg
Federal
Cost & Coke Compans
Fairmont
W. Va
Wagland Gay & Coal Ponenany
Boston
Penneytwanta
New England Gas & Coke Hampnay
Ite
Heston
Surrouni
Fevebopmesk
West Virtfria
Jury Thangs In One Case
Frank Summers was acquitted in client court Saturday of carrying a revolver. Thomas R Kearns stood trial for selling liquor to a minor. Jack O Belan's jury failed to agree on robbery and was discharged. Kyle pleaded guilty to a lighting religious worship in the Stea Jey audition and was owed $5. DHEa, Kearns was acquitted. Edgur W Paviswan convicted of preventing an officer from levying on goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Summers
Clienlt
Thomas R Kearns
Jack ‘O'Belan
Wan
Weli, Kyle
Stea Jey
Dhea
Kearns
Edlgur W Paviswan
Degrees to Be Conferred by A D H Sarsfield Division
A D H Sarsfield Division No 1 of Clarksburg will confer four degrees Sunday afternoon May 17 at Centennial hall starting at 2 o clock. The division has grown quickly in six months with a large candidate class. The Ladies Auxiliary will attend and visitors from Grafton and Fairmont will inquire about Initiations conducted by the local decree team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarsfield
Clarksburg
Centennial Hall
Sllock
Grafton
Fairmont
Slut
Twins Welcome At Barbee Home In East Main Street
The Barbee household on East Main Street near Park Avenue welcomed two new babies, a boy and a girl, as local banker Charles W. Farbee celebrated with a cheerful mood. The scene drew many friends to share in the quiet family joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Bank
Charles W. Farbee
Mr. Furbee
East Main Street
Park Avenue
Navy to build two battleships authorized by Congress
Washington May 1. Secretary of the Navy directed construction of one of two new battleships to be built under congressional authorization. The other ship to be completed by contract.
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NAVY
Dndt
Washington, D.C
Newberry
Hearing 15 Continued in Wicks Felony Case
The hearing of Leser Wicks on the charge of feloniously shooting at W. Molaughlin at J. Boyle's saloon in Javelion was continued for Magistrate Gordon to May 20 as Wicks is not ready for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leser Wicks
W ‘M
Molaughlin
Tartar
Boyle
Javelion
Gordon Wut
Wicks
Chicago grain market report scarce data
Chicago grain market shows limited quotes with minor figures. Prices listed as 1.90 for corn futures and 44 for corn basis appear in fragmentary notes.
City Council Sparks Clash Over Ordinances Review and Pay Bills
Amid a rowdy session, council members debated adopting a proposition to review city ordinances on compensation set by the city attorney with council approval. Johnson opposed, Moore faced insinuations of incompetence as Clerk Cole and Moore regained roles. Bills were ordered paid despite tax and debt concerns as the license court adjourned after a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Moorn
Counelt
Johnson
Ely
Fogin
Moore
Gletk Cole
Angier
Connell
Thas
Finance Committee
Reefer District Deputy Sets New State Visit Record
District Deputy Reefer of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks returned from a weeklong tour visiting lodges in Slatoraville Morgantown Moundeville Hinton Bluciel and Martins tore. Lodges at Sisters Ville Minion and Stoundeville held social meetings in his honor marking exemplary statewide outreach. He becomes the first Elks officer to visit every lodge in the region within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ny Reefer
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Slatoraville
Morgantown
Moundeville
Hinton
Bluciel
Martinstore
Sisters Ville
Minion
Stoundeville
Reefer
Searder
Baseball game called at three fifty tomorrow
The Pullmont Clarkaburg game scheduled at Uinlo Park is postponed to tomorrow. It will be called at 3130 Welock at the usual time, three o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullmont-Clarkaburg
Uinlo
Welock
Jay Gould Crowned World Amateur Court Jets Champion
Jay Gould wins the world amateur court jets title in London today defeating challenger from Austria. Ian Hagliah of Hustae remains notable competitor as Gould secures top honors in the event.
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Jay Gould
London
Eng
Gould
Jets
Mily
Hustaes Alien
Ian Hagliah
King Edward Faces Health Concerns And Coastal Stay
London May 16 King Edward suffers a throat disease raising health concerns and will likely spend much of the summer on Barton Manor near Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Decorators work on royal apartments under Princess Louise while the king avoids wine and smoking as advised.
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London
Eng
Katsor
England
Edward
Island of
Wight
Barton Manor
Cowes
Comnttles
Sunny Biarritz
Bayton Manor
Uder
Princess Louise
Duchess of Argyll
Ing
Quen Alexandrite
Denmark
Russia
Higsdedere Castle
Copenhagen
Elsinore
Hoboes jailed for trespass in GAR yards
Four hoboes were tried and convicted of trespass by Magistrate Gordon early Saturday. The men William Smith, William Hale, James Reese, and Henry Best were arrested in a freight car in the B&O yard by Baltimore and Ohio secret service agent L L White. Each received five days in jail or five dollar fines plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Wiliam, Smith
Wiliam Hale
James Reese
Henry Best
Offeer L. L. White
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Secret Service
Curkendall Funeral Plans Arrangements in Clarkeburg
The funeral for Matthew B. Curkendall will be held at the Mind Like Stestey residence on Mechanic Street tomorrow afternoon. Burial follows at Cad Fellows cemetery with escort from Phage of Hermon Lodge No. 6 A F & A M Clarkeburg Commandery No. 1% handling the escort. Rev. H G Richardson to lead services following arrival from Texas. Weather delay noted in arrival of Zebedee Curkendall Friday morning.
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Matthew B. Curkendall
Mind
Stestey
Mechanic Street
Selock
Fellows
Zebedee Curkendall
Texas
H.G. Richardson
Hermon Lodge No
A. Fo
A. M. Clarkeburg Cammendery
Jodeu
Three Murdered in Matawan Area reported
A farmer W B Shephand his wife and their servant Jennie Dendy were found murdered in Matawan. An infant was with them and appeared unharmed. Authorities believe foul play occurred and are investigating the killings.
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Matawan
W. B. Shephand
Jennie Dendy
Noted and Fearless Officer Powell Honored
The lengthy tribute lauds Lieutenant Powell of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Police for eighty years of service across states including Pennsylvania Ohio Illinois Maryland and West Virginia. It praises his bravery honesty patience compassion for the vulnerable and unwavering duty to protect passengers and property while upholding the law with calm authority.
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Clarkshirg
Uclent Pollée
Rls
Jia Manger
Goei
Thy
Valughie
Thomaa L. Powell
Baltimore & Ojo Railroad
Powell ‘Han
Penneylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Llinois
Maryland
Washington, D
Rathemore & Ohio
West Virginia
Powell
Clarksburg
Hweather
Glenda
Thomas L. Powell
Bis
Powells Bosom
Hell
Thean Hound
Dertinant Powell
Railrondl Company
Pitrona
Iran
All Old Bills Are to Be Paid
A reflective notice extols Lt Powell a trusted railroad employee in Alea WYK praising integrity and lifelong service. Friends believe his unblemished character warrants continued usefulness and honor, despite rumors and shifting duties at the railroad center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aclals
Powell
Alea Wyk
Window Glass Trade Faces Summer Slowdown and Price Cuts
The Western Window Glass Jobbers Association met in Chicago to review market conditions. They report quiet business nationwide with improved weather briefly boosting activity but warn continuing summer operations will strain supply and depress prices. Discounts were revised to match current trade realities as producers plan for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saya
Pitsburg
Eithough
Western Window Glass Jobbers’ “Association
Chidtko
Banquet Date Shifted for Board of Trade Meet
Speakers announced for the annual Board of Trade banquet Judge Nathan Goff W W Wood of Baltimore industrial agent for Baltimore Ohio railroad and George A Duncan Owing to a telegram from Inde GoW in Philadelphia scheduling conflict the banquet date moved from June 2 to Thursday June 4 or 5 The event will be in the assembly room of the We fel and all members are expected to attend Mr Wood speaks on The Industrial Interests of One City Mr Duncan discusses Ranking the Relations to Clarke
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Board of Trade
Nathan Goff
W. W. Wood
Baltimore
Baltimore , Ohio Railroad
George A. Duncan
Inde Gow
Philadelphia
Board of Directors
Bamuet Fom
Thurday
Goff
EL Het Oclerksturg
Wood
Mtr
Duncan Rill
Clarke
Wefel
City Debts Battle Moves Through City Council
Fragmentary city council notes show debates over debt repudiation, street projects, water service petitions, and building permits. Aimed actions include referring requests to committees, approving street names, and appointing a committee to codify city ordinances. Local officials discuss care of public works and police matters amid unsettled sessions.
Convention of United Cosm Travelers Meets in Louisville Parkersburg
A May 1 gathering is planned in Louisville Parkersburg after Louis HIKsir’s arrival, with the convention adjourned at the nerf meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
United Cosmn
Louis Hiksir
Nerf
Adelphi Fellows Attend Gathering Amid Unclear Report
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Adelphi and a group of fellows, with unclear clues to a meeting or event. No definite names, dates, or places are recoverable beyond associations to Adelphi. The fragment lacks a clear action or outcome.
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Company
Coungil
United Commercial Travelers
R. Lyon
Enjom
Federal Coal Company
Sarsfield Division
Chicago Gratn Market
Chicago
Wade — Powell
Chase Moore
Mr. Reefer
King Edward
Gar
London White
Curkendall Funeral
Atternpo
Burial WU
Menting
Paruersbers
Ain
Moiloh Sein
Dilla
Park
Hickman Ant Leo
South Third Street
Corm
Mtrest
Hickman Willoly
Atreet Wan
Anba Pike
East Pike Street
Wilson
Laws
Carrie M. Rule
Elizabeth Latetettar
North Third Street
Fife
Hewes Streets
W. Moore
Atffenes
Cole
Maum
Torney
Tdelaphone
Tyrthestine
Mayor Wood
Ennie
Louisville
Adelphi Lankys
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