Free Love Motive in Gypsy Woman's Murder Trial
Witness Frank Johangn described a complex motive and affair connected to the Beulah Martin case in Gypsy, detailing financial help, clothing for children, and a plan involving divorce and Johnson’s marriage to the woman. He admitted to the killing, reciting a defense narrative while prosecutors urged an imprisonment verdict.
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Johnson
Frank Johangn
Myton
Sirenit
Beulah Martin
Gypay
Hat
Indera
Wile Ronbute
Martin
Gypsy
Han
Martinnai
Jacking
Boabe
Wong
Gall
Warihh
Marmion
Mra
Hin
Abe
Johnson Wak
Jonnson
Clarksburg
Adamaton
Paroled Summers County Convict Campbell Granted Parole
Governor Dawson grants parole to William Campbell who was sent to the penitentiary for seventeen years after a January 1905 highway robbery in Summers County. Campbell, ill with tuberculosis, has relatives in Washington who offered to care for him. He claimed innocence, saying the four white men could not positively identify him. he served two years to the hospital before labor, and Warden Dawson notes his good record and lack of prison privileges trouble.
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Dawson Fins
Wiliam Campbell
Summers County
Campbell
Mila
Washington, D. C
Welling
Chesapeake and Ohio
Winton
Honeoverto
Flinter
Acti
Dayeon
Ani
Agya
Clarksburg Firm Applies for Incorporation in Gilmer County
The Gilmer OM and Gas Company of Bucklamnon Gilmer county seeks incorporation to drill for oil and gas. Authorized capital stock is 100000 dollars with 2000 subscribed and 2000 paid in. Incorporators include Vo Lynch F Le Byneh G A Byneh W J Die Jason all listed from Clarksburg and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmer OM and Gas Company
Bucklamnon
Gilmer County
Trike Ends Work Stoppage After Regional Pact
In Kansas City Missouri on May 22 thirty-five thousand obsl workers from Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Arkansas ratified a four committee mediation agreement with miners and operators. They will return to work next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Rev. Mr Sampson to Preach at Pride Chapel Tonight
The Rev G C Sampson, former master of Pride Chapel A M E Church, will preach at the church tonight. He previously served as pastor and left the church in good standing, with many friends hoping for a crowded service and a warm reception for his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pride's Chapel
G. C. Sampson
Pride Chapel
A. ME
Maxwell Qualifies as Administrator in Shuttleworth Estate
Harmond Maxwell and others have qualified as administrator of the estate of Nancy H. Shuttleworth. The bond is set at $10,000. Appraisers are listed as thieves? No, names include Pierre C. White and A. R. Timberishe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmond Maxwell
Nancy Hy Shuttleworth
Mugh Jarvis
George W. Shutteworh
Thirfek
Perre C
Timberishe
Boy Drowns While Swimming at Carnegie Plant Creek
A five year old, son of John Sutton of Robinson Bar Sutton, drowned Friday forenoon at 11 in a creek above the Yam at the Carnegie Gas plant after joining other boys for a swim. The body was recovered shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sutton
Robinson
Bar Sutton
Yelook
Carnegie Oas Comparis
Secretary of State April report outlines charter moves
The Secretary of State report for April shows 5 charters granted, 30 new certificates for residents, 18 for non residents, 9 increases in authorized capital, 15 decreases, 4 name changes, 5 joint stock alterations, 31 dissolutions, and 2 foreign corp charters surrendered with summarized fees and taxes totaling around 21,215. Later figures list varied charges including $2,880 for resident to non resident changes and $294.50 for non resident charters among others.
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Fessent
Borceyne
Canverny
Flve Vhang
Joontong
Chartir
Rvaidont
Orhoy
Postmasters and Women in West Virginia Distribution
A bulletin notes West Virginia has 2215 postmasters with women earning limited salaries. It states few boatmasters earn over 4000 dollars yearly and many postmasters make under 100 dollars annually. The report mentions 15000 soldiers on the government payroll and limited posts for women.
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Consus Bnfon
West Virginia
Hia
Went Vineglald
Virginia
Federal
Weahington
West Virginie
United States
Ladies of the G A T elect officers in Wheeling meeting
At the annual meeting in Wheeling the Ladies of the G A T elected officers for the coming year led by Department President Mrs Sarah Williamson of Parkersburg and Senior Vice President Mrs Anna M Sheets Wheeling. Delegates to the Toledo national encampment include Mrs Maud Bleakney Pittsburg and Mrs Lizzie McBride Wheeling.
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Wheeling
Sarah Williamson
Parkersburg
Anna
M. Sheets
Jenior
Thn Shaw
Mra
Tn-B. Hall
Wheel- Ink
Sarah A. Thatcher
Moundaville
Oleh
Whitswain
Clarkeburk
Couneil
A. G. Jones
Palrmoft
Mru Woods
Dawson
Toledo
Maud Bleakney
Pittsburg
Lizzie McBride
Etio Rolf
Mary Tomwart
Toronto
Rophia Noga
Carrio
Mounileyile
Mre. Capps
Mary Wilts
Mre
Williiamson
Railroad charges Sherman act violation in Boston route case
A complaint filed May 23 alleges the New York Maine and Hartford Railroad Company gained control of the Boston and Maine railway and a large car rotation system, creating a combination in restraint of trade and monopoly under the Sherman anti trust law. The Department of Justice directs the action in the United States district court at Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wartiington
Department of Justice
United States
Toston
New York, New Mayen and Hartford Railroad Company
Boston & Alaine Railway
Demonstration at Clarkaburg tile factory plans
Members of the Clarksburg Board of Trade visited the Capsalescent Class Company plant in the Industrial addition on Thursday afternoon for a demonstration of art tile glass making. BoM Xeast of Phitshuer and ED Mooney of Ohio led the effort to establish an art tile factory in Clarkaburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Weston woman dies in hospital after illness
Mrs. Lixsle Fox of Weston dies in a local hospital Friday morning from complications after typhoid fever. Wife of Arthur Fox she was 26 and the daughter of Robert Wadington. Funeral services will be held in Weston with transfer to Quinton, Salem County, New Jersey for burial.
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Lixsle Fox
Arthur Fox
Weston
Herody
Quinton
Salem County
N.J
Fox
Robert
Hegord Beaten as Lunatic Atlantic Record Falls
The Lualta nta arrives after beating the previous long course record. The ship set a faster time than the prior mark by three hours and thirty minutes, signaling a historic improvement in average speed over the long route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Perjury Arrest in Platt Case Near Gell New York
May Wood, claimed to be Platt's wife, remains in custody after the Platt case was dismissed. District Attorney Jerome says the case will go to the grand jury soon as possible. Wood was arrested on perjury charges following the dismissal.
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New York
Mac
Wood
Bign
Platt
Jerome
Mlay Wood
Dynamite Attacks Mark Night Amid Labor Strife
May 22 reports note violent acts as dynamite damaged several cars and injured several people during ongoing labor tensions. As daylight returns, authorities seek to quell disorder while negotiators pursue a settlement to end the strikeimpasse.
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Sueveland
Wediatora
Hout
Local Shoe Merchant Plans Return to Rochester
Goomer of 116 North Third Street leaves this morning to take his family to Rochester. He expects to return by next Wednesday and then relocate his family to Clarksburg. He thanks patrons for their support during his stay and hopes for continued business upon return.
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Goomer
North Third Street
House Favors Aldrich Currency Commission
The House Banking and Currency Committee on May 22 approved the Aldrich Joint Resolution to create a currency commission, a measure that passed the Senate previously.
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Washington
TD. C
Honge Committee On
Aldrich
Currency Commission
Senate
Salary limit meeting for baseball league tonight
A Pennsylvania and West Virginia Baseball League gathering will meet at the Wear End hotel in Uniontown at 8 o'clock to discuss salary limits. President Gronninger convened the meeting at the request of two clubs, with the Clarkatiurs association attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawva Baseball League
Pennsylvania & West Virginia Baseball League
O'Stork
Uniontown
Gronninger
Clarkatiurs Association
Ship subsidy defeated in House report rejection
The House rejected the conference report on the post office appropriation bill. A suspension of rites will end the ship subsidy and a will to require publicity of campaign contributions was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. GC
House Today
Governor Sparks Dies at Nevada Ranch
Reno Nevada May 22 Governor John Sparks of Nevada died at a ranch near Reno this morning after a period of illness. The death ends his long tenure and prompts state officials to announce mourning and reschedule duties.
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Reno
Nev
John Sparks
Nevada
Here
Gentry Brothers' United Shows Readied for Clarksburg Display
Dick Collins press representative says the Gentry shows are bigger and better than ever with entirely new features in this season. The afternoon and event performances will be held in Clarksburg next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Collins
Gentry Brothers
United
Clarksburg
Collins
Gentry
Carpe Hilled By A Train In County
Wirt T. Carper, longtime resident of the county, was killed by a train near Delanos on Thursday. J B Brannon left on a night train to recover the body and bring his remains home for burial with his wife and daughter in Weston. Carper was well known locally and related to M C Gott and others in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirt T. Carper
Mear Moor
Delanos
Amasaga
J.B. Brannon
Tor Burist
Mier
Imma Gar der
Weston
Carniowas
Chiboe Sbualien
Carper
Vane Name
M. C. Gott
Nathan Copeaud
Yhara
Tee
Obituary of John Sturm in Shinnston
OTURM FUNERAL SHINNSTON May 22 The funeral of John Sturm occurred yesterday at 2 pm largely attended. Services led by Rev W H Wilton of Fairmont. Burial at Ebenezerine cemetery with Masonic honors. Pallbearers included Andrew Moore Jimmy Knox I M Harbor Alb Walayenn Tawi Tucas Hay Long. Six sons Lloyd Arthur John Cheri Lai Pan and Caries noted.
Uniform Examination Held in Bridgeport Officials Announce
County Superintendent Cyrun W Webb held the first uniform examination for the year in the public school building Bridgeport. The test started Thursday morning with eight young ladies and four gentlemen applicants. Names include Mattie J Lester Clarksburg Bertha M Leedom Brows Mary Jane Curran Salem Grace Hagerty Shinnston Agnes Of Wallace Carmen B McAfow Bridgeport Minnie B Martin Shinnston Genevieve Graynolds Salem Charles C Keys Clarksburg Benjamin F Riley Bridgeport David S Martin Wallace A Gideon Bumgardner Wilconhure.
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Bridgeport
Cyrun W. Webb
Mattie J. Lester
Clarksburg
Bertha M. Leedom
Brows
Mary Jane Curran
Salem
Grace
Hagerrty
Shinnston
Wallace
Carmen B. McAfow
Minnie
Salem College Board Elects Teaching Staff for Next Year
At a Salem college meeting the board elected the present corps of teachers for next year. All accepted except Mink Langwority of the Bugneh department, with hopes she will remain with the college.
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Corps of
Salem College
Mink
Department of
Bugneh
Jessor Fells About Wis Native Island Event
Tontel Senine and Royz Prion led a local gathering at the Tes area on Cesowat Street. Yrmak Yates and sister Thurs evening at the Yator home. supper served while the history of Farlen Ymand was discussed by Dr. Sentor, a native.
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Tontel Senine
Royz Prion
Romar Gucata
Tes
Yrmak Yates
Slster Thursfiny
Yator
Cesowat Street
Pein
Farlen Ymand
Wab on Delegates at Mason County Democratic Convention
At Point Pleasant the Mason county Democratic convention chose delegates for upcoming conventions. The body adopted a platform favoring Bryan amid an uproar. Delegates were sharply divided between Bennett and Littlepage as the meeting closed.
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Mason County
Point Pleasant
Bryan
Bennett
Littepage
Hicks Celebrates Birth of Son in LaPorte
Hicks, a well known local figure, welcomed a son this morning after a delivery in Overfeld. Mother and child are reported healthy and Mr. Hicks receives widespread congratulations from the community. May 22 LaPorte indicates the event and the setting of the report.
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Overfeld
Jowett
Hale
Mr. Hicks
Meeting Notice at Fired Presbyterian Church
An important meeting of the Bromerhout at the Fired Presbyterian church ends this evening at 7:45. All members are urged to attend. Dr. Medwiland of Washington, Pa will be present to address the congregation as pastor.
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Fired Presbyterian Church
Medwiland
Washington
Nile
Pinst Chorek Murder Trial Highlighted By Alleges Motive
In O Pomeroy May 22 police report Fred Von Motive an alleged husband faced murder in the first degree allegations. The case centers on a disputed motive involving a wife MoeBerer and a suspected crime scene details released by authorities.
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Pomeroy. O
Fred von Motive
MoeBerer
Inspectors Review City Crematory Oversight
Mayor T. P. Kenney and Corneil Clark inspect the Bratton crematory site in the evening. They are members of a committee appointed to oversee construction and ensure proper pollution controls are upheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Kenney
Corneil
Clark
Bratton
Crafton
Bridge Collision Injures Five in New York
Five people were injured in a trailer car collision at Brooklum bridge end in New York. Initial reports did not confirm any fatalities. details remain limited.
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New York
Brooklum Bridge
Entire County and Other Sections to Be Billed Parade Planned
A big parade is planned with Captain Oghona Uobehher and a militia unit, joined by the 402 cal company and others from nearby counties. Residents from the county will attend as participants and spectators, with ceremonies set for 2 PM and marching bands and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oghona Uobehher
Cortshin
Ounjalyarn
Morgantown District Epworth League convention planned
Mor gantown district Epworth League training convention set for May 27 and 28 1908 in Morgantown with notable instructors including William Mitchell G Le Cart Doney Cuthford Robinson Kendall and Wayne Atal. Event aims to be a leading West Virginia conference with a printed catalog and organized program.
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Shinnston
Morgantown
William 8. Mitchell
Meadvifie
G. le Cartright
Traddeck
Wayne Ac
Atal Naker
John M. Gregg
Cable St
Board of Control
Hayes
Tran Ivers
Ali
Avery
Tran
Ego Tin
Wy K Stalnah
Tonnle
Sorigee
Josephine Berrmner
Selle Robinson
Minister George T. Suite Returns From Norfolk Conference
Rev. George T. Suite of the Prids chapel A M E church returns home after attending the general conference in Norfolk. He says the session enacted more important legislation than any quadrennial meeting in the church's history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Suite Colored
Prids Chapel
A. M
Ebureh
Norfolk
Hisory
Chwrch
Council debate on Tegensa board and hearing agenda
A local council plans a special meeting to discuss the Tegensa board and related items. City officials expect a formal preview and potential public input during the session.
Strawmnguty Festival and Berry Sale Notice
The indlen of the TW Arment Cube velit fer a carawterry postal event. Mrs Will Lane DigfeL Buy 25. They will, werver cream, grawberry, anacleste Berries and tent.
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Will Lane Digfel
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Trike
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Wty
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Rochester
HOUSE
Texivonian Literary Society
Ironddue
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Dan, Boughnor
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Emay
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Arina Garrett
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Matheny
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Faltor
GOV
Sparks
Chad
Van
Oturm Funeral
Jessor
Wis
WABON
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Hicks
Aunteng Morp
Bowes
Laporte
Ind
Diering
Pinst Chorek
Epworth League
Council
Tigensa
Puranyit
Fee
Remniar
Commel
Sol
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Staan Licomee
Baltimore, Md
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