Picket Raiser Trapped in Transportation Scandal
A lengthy report describes Intersta te Commerce Commission actions on coke freight rates from West Virginia to Chicago. It notes a two-tier rate system by Norfolk and Western and orders a single rate by July 15. The piece also references a separate fraud arrest involving A Bergner, a plan tuner, and irregular ticket sales connected to Baltimore and Ohio railroad routes.
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Washington
Friegtt
West Virginia
Chicago
Interatate’ Commerce Commission
Norfolk and Western
Contin Darter Sviver
Baltimore Fosso
Tii
Alonis
Baltimore
Obi
Uga
Daly Dunningtom
Byington
Dunnington
Berner
Belington
Gratton
Urinating Fon
Ergner
Hal
Barony
Tekelon
Mount Union College Wins Intercollegiate Defeat
May 26 The West Virginia Wesleyan College suffered a defeat in the intercollegiate contest. Mount Union College of Ohio carried off the victory. Judges were J. Stump of Parkersburg Burl Brooks of Weston and J. McWhorter of this city. The decision was unanimous in favor of Mount Union.
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Buckhannon
Wesleyan College
Inter-colleg
Mourzthese College of Ohio
WeeRonore
Join & Stump
Parkershurs
Burl Brooks
Weston
J. ©. McWhorter
Mount Union, College
Firemen Reject Railway Wage Offer in 20 Percent Demand
Representatives of Southern Railway firemen rejected a proposed wage settlement and insisted on a flat twenty percent increase, saying they would consider nothing else.
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Washington
Southern Railway
Wey
Lumber trust burns again in Huntington blaze
Ino Giurtes last night completed the deportation of the Licking River Lumber Company's stock, partly destroyed by fire ten nights ago. Many piles of lumber left from the previous fire and ten carloads of graded lumber were burned. Loss estimated at 95000, largely insured.
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Huntington
Ino
Licking River
Closing Exercises at Water Street School
Closing exercises of the grammar department at Water Street selored school tonight at 8. The Noble Outcast a drama in four acts will be presented. Go early for comfortable seats. Admission of fifteen cents.
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Water Street Selored School
Fairmont to Open Public Park Grounds Next Tuesday
Fairmonts Loop Park will be turned over to residents by the Clarkeburg Fairmont Traction Company next Tuesday. The opening будет feature a band concert and other events to celebrate the public grounds debut.
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Fairmont
Miret
Fairmont ‘Traction, Company
Thio City
Republicans Win in Wheeling Walk to City Council Victory
Republicans swept Wheeling in yesterday's city election, securing control of both city council branches. Key races included Hedt of Control, Ward winners Edward Mokoen and Louis Seidler, with several regulars like Haberstick and Ritter winning in their wards. The report notes a large Republican majority and lists multiple district results.
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Trasklaca
Braet
Wince
Edward Mokoen
Louis Seidler
P. F. Haberstick
Dfourth
John M. Ritter
George Conrad
J. E. Miller
A. T. Sweeney
D. Highin
Louis F. Nolte
Hammond Named Envoy to Coronation of King George V
John Hays Hammond, longtime associate of President Taft, is selected as special envoy from the United States to attend the coronation in London. The Texas pageant and horse show image accompany a report of his planned journey as representative of a great nation among hereditary rulers and world diplomats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohn Hays Hammond
Tyne
United States
George V
Hammond
Taft
London
Svereen
Lakewood
N. Jo
England
Elimination of Penalty Clause in Primary Election Bill
Charleston West Virginia May 2 The House met with a long morning session recess until 2 pm then Democratic morvern entered conference to discuss primary section allie Senate forenoon focused on Coffman priority election bill Amending debates included striking the penalty clause for those who fail to support nominees of parties in whose primaries they voted Senate Democrats indicated they would vote on amendments The bill ordered printed as amended Republican caucus chose Delegate Stonne to succeed Delegate Strother as floor leader in the regular session No reader had been dejected for thy special session.
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Charleston
W.va
House of Delegates
Morvern
Senate
Coffman |Priory
Democrats Aid
Hobte
Stonne
Mersall County
Strother
McPowell
War minister Henri Bettesus dies in Paris air show accident
May 26 report states Henri Bettesus minister of war was killed when an airplane accident marred the Paris Mediid air event. General Francois Gotran accepted the portfolio of war minister with no immediate succession to Berteaux.
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Henri Bettesus
Ace
Francois Gotran
Berteaux
Vedrine Arrives in Madrid First to Complete Third Stage
Vedrine, a French aviator, reached Madrid from Burgos this morning as the first contestant to finish the third and final stage of the Paris to Madrid air race. Gilbert and Garros remain stalled in the mountains. it is unlikely they will meet the time limit. Vedrine said a large eagle attacked him in Castile but he evaded the bird by dropping and rising to new levels.
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Vedrine
Spanieh
Burgos
Beng
Madrid
Gilbert and Garros
Burial plans set for Mrs Clarence Ruble in Fairmont case
The body of Mrs Clarence Ruble of Fairmont was moved from Clarks to the Baltimore and Ohio line for burial in McFarland Ritchie County after dying Thursday at her home from tuberculosis. She was 61 years old and survived by her husband and several children.
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Clarence Ruble
Fairmont
Fire destroys farm shop and gear near Northview
A fire on Thursday afternoon gutted a farm building near Northview on the Tay or heirs farm by the Philadelphia Gas Company. A large wheel and tools survived. most contents were destroyed as about 13 000 people were exposed to the incident.
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Northview
Tayor ‘Heirs
Philadelphis
Crawford's Credibility Questioned in State Trial
In Columbus Ohio on May 26 the case against Representative Nye includes testimony challenging the truthfulness of State Printer Crawford, the state's principal witness. Several witnesses, including Emmit Doran and others, rebut Crawford's veracity as the trial unfolds. A separate note from New York on March 26 reports William J. Bryan reaffirming free wool doctrine amid rumor of a party leader pressuring him.
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Columbus
Crawford
Tate
Nye
Crawford Emmit Doran
Jackson
D. H. Grimes
Hanging Hoo
McCormick
McDowell
Uler
Sighland County
New York
William J. Bryan
Clark
De La Barra Takes Provisional Presidency In Mexico
President De La Barra and General Madero formed a provisional government after taking oaths at the Chamber of Deputies in Mexico City. The ceremony drew the diplomatic corps and large crowds as De La Barra addressed the nation and prepared for a general election.
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de la Barra
General Madero
Chamber of Deputies
Mexico
CIPY
Francisco de Ta Barra
Diss
Medero de la Barra
Tetter
Councilmen Elected in Chwrmns Town We Va
At the annual corporation election in Homnela yesterday, Dr R Wee ning, T. & Perry and Lone ford were elected to city council. Two of the successful candidates are dry and the other one wet.
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R. Weening
T. & Perry
Loneford
Chicago Grain Market Update May 26 Prices
Chicago May 26 Wheat 99 1 2 cents per bushel corn 64 3 4 cents oats 35 7 8 cents Market summaries show grain futures activity on a steady trading day with modest price moves.
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Chicago
Wheat
Corm
Cals
Minister Grant Found Guilty by Presbyterian Commission
Atlantic City May 26 Rev Wen D Grant of North Cumberland Pennsylvania was found guilty of heresy by the commission after hearing charges of bias The commission said Grant taught a doctrine contrary to the Bible and the Presbyterian confession of faith It recommended suspension until he renounced the error The assembly overwhelmingly adopted the report and will act on it In the morning session the commission reported its findings to the General Assembly
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Atlantic City
Wen. D. Grant
North Cumberland
Presbyterian General Assembly
Grant
Presbyterian Confession of Faith
Officers Elected by Tri Association Missionary Institute
The Tri Associations Missionary Institute of the Baptist denomination has elected officers. President is Mrs. E. F. Garrett of Bridgeport, vice president is Mrs. H. S. Chenoweth of Fairmont, and secretary and treasurer is Mrs. Lesnie Awker of Shinnston.
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The
TriAssociation Missionary Institute of Baptist Denomination
Tri-Asociation Missionary Institute of the Baptist Denomination
Irs
E. F. Garrett
Bridgeport
Mra. H. 8
Veteran M Darling Dies After Parade In Morgantown
Comrade M Darling of the figreous Silver Drum Corps in Fairmont collapsed during a G A R street parade in Morgantown. A Civil War veteran, he served in Company B of the Fourteenth West Virginia Infantry. He died at his hotel in the evening and will be buried at Hundred.
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Morgantown
M. Darling
Fairmont
Fourteenth ‘West Virginia Infantry
Two Drowned In Monongahela River Tragedy
In Fairmont on May 26 Raymer Fetty and Norman Miller drowned after their crew overturned a boat in the Monongahela River at midnight. Rescue efforts were hindered by swift currents and darkness. Their widows and children mourn the double loss.
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Fairmont
Raymer Fetty
Norman Miller
Monongahela River
Bolt Iryn
Ors Zearest
Wybe
Erro
Presbyterian church installs officers in Jacksonburg
The Rev. H. T. McClelland of the First Presbyterian church travels to Jacksonburg to install the officers of the Presbyterian church there tonight. The church has about seventy five members this year and is seeing growth under pulpit supply by Rev. Banks Woodford.
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H. T. McClelland
First Presbyterian Church
Jacksonburg
Presbyterian Church
Banks Woodford
Papers at Harrison County Medical Society Meeting
At a Thursday night meeting in the Hippler Building the Harrison County Medical Society heard three instructive papers on anesthesia choices by Dr. C M Slater, local anesthesia in general surgery by Dr H Sloan, and prevention and treatment of surgical shock by Dr C T Arnett. General discussions followed with a roster of attending doctors including D P Morgan, A B Sloan, J B Winfeld, H M Warner, C W Halterman, O N Slater, J F Williams, T M Hood, O T Arnett, William Gaston, R A Haynes, G L Howell, R B Nuiter, Matheny, Mafoy, Leeson, and Pendeleton.
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Harrison County Medical Society
Hhiplre
C. M. Slater
Gasoline production and criticism in regional industry debate
The article discusses gasoline manufacture in the region, noting production from wells and refineries. It mentions high gravity gasoline claims, market demand, and the economic impact on properties. It cites widespread output from Southwest fields and West Virginia producers and the large monetary stakes involved.
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Coke Interstate Commerce Commission
Selvey
Wesleyan
Veer
Goffman
Wheeling
Haskins
Board of Control
Esterday
Hedt
Controlet
Hotyner
Ohn Waterhouse
John Hays Hammond
Uncle Sam
American’ Press Association
France
Esterite County
Burin
Taylor Metts
Northvlew
Bryan
Diaz
Chicago Grain Market
Mr. Grant
Mr. McClelland
County Medical Society
Bankraft
Farkorsburg
Bera Med
Fetal Court
Uty
C. Lotkney
Ncuaruiedt Eee
Amet
Parkersburg
Olen
Fomar Gasoline
Circuit Court
Pray, Parner Ubsil
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