Postmaster of New York Shot in Office Corridor
Boston wire reports that W B Mackey shot New York Postmaster amid dispute at the street outside the post office. He claimed tampering with electric light. authorities found no tampering evidence. Mackey, aged 43, reportedly insane, had earlier been committed to an asylum after Cambridge wineery work theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontenasier Margen
Erle MW. Mackey
Morgap
Mackey
Washington
Evelishman
Bis
Balgoed
Boston
Mass
W. B. Mackey
Morpera
New York
H. ME. Mackey
Cambridge
Thayer Seeks Captain John A Thayer for Speaker
Captain John A Thayer of Chartastan runs for speaker of the Tinting, supported by Republican Bongorits Wh thy hoo. Thayer, a wartime veteran and former lieutenant in the Army, is praised as a man of firmness and popularity with local residents. He was educated in Charleston High School Swarthmore and at Edward Diving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Thayer
Chartas— Tan
Benman
Mateorker
Thayer
Chyrteatan Gazette
Huh Wurtles
Hy Wan
Charleston High School
Swarth- Imore
Pennsylvania
Ttdrvard
Buried in Holy Cross Meant Loss Shrouds City
A garbled report recalls a fatal and injurious incident near Mea June Fett and Uite of the Resemone miner velo. The page notes a 10 o’clock morning event at a church, a transfer to Haly Crom crometers, and a woman named Mrs. Peter Sere Tath. A separate line mentions a train attack near the home, resulting in a death and an ongoing inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mona
Staviah Cathemile
Haly Crom
Peter
Towhlon
Dirk Peu
Mary
Moana
Coroner Canty Out In Newpial Injuries Case
Coroner W F Canty of St ats withdraws from a pending inquest related to injuries. In the pemibacihe court a non election is noted. Mohia is reported to be near full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FP
Canty
Nowpial
Pemibacihe
Nona
Mohia Ahout
Woman 15 Tiny Joseph Zaplan Conviction Mentioned
Unclear OCR fragment notes a woman and a 15 year old with names Joseph Zaplan and Justice George I. It mentions a Saturday, possible snow, and a conviction or conduct charge. Details are garbled. readable items include names and a legal context without clear dates or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Zaplan
Justiow
George I
Dr Cooks Sudden Death Shocks Fairmont Community
Dr. Cook died suddenly Monday morning at Fairmont after a seven week illness from a condition contracted during an operation. He was a respected physician, long connected with Orange County and later West Virginia, educated at Jefferson Medical College, and a prominent member of state and national medical associations. His obituary notes his affable manner, warm heart, and wide practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Naugit Renishil
Cook
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
Vinetnie
West Virginia
Manta Mines
Fitiront
Thressone
Dicksbure Sentiarum
Cooke
State
Cookswan
Clarkshire
Full Reunion of Scottish Rite Masons at Wheeling
The full reunion of the Scottish Rite Masons will be held at the Cathedral in Wheeling on November 17 1920 with a large delegation coming from Pittsburgh and Steubenville and other interior cities. A large number of petitions for membership will be presented at the regular Lodge of Perfection meeting. The executive committee includes Dr J W Moretz chairman and other officers. A ceremonial session of Osirie Temple and the Mystic Shrine will follow, with a Saturday evening program and candidate totals to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gathedral
Wheeling
Plllsburs
Steghenville
Nhelyere
Lodge of Perfection
de. J. W. Moretz
Wiliam EB. Kemp
F.C. Steinbecker
I. W Blayney
Niiber
Caudidates
Virginia Dri Case One Week Delayed Hearing Frozen
Special master Charles Litefett appointed by the U S Supreme Court postponed the account hearing in the West Virginia debt litigation. The continuation shifts the hearing to next week, with all parties and attorneys notified of the delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricillion D. VI
Charles KE Litefett
Supreme Court of the United States
Untitled fragment summary of local notices in garbled text
Fragmentary OCR notes mention individuals and places with unclear roles. Reading shows names like Mer Robart and Akre plus references to residence and a few garbled phrases about events or actions. The overall context remains unreadable.
Birthday Greeting for King Edward on Seventh Anniversary
A fragmented telegram commemorates King Edward's seventh anniversary birthday. It mentions President Roosevelt and conveys congratulatory wishes and good will from the United States leaders. The garbled text reflects historical wartime or ceremonial language without precise dates.
War College Opens in Washington with Secretary Boot address
The Army War College opened today in Washington with Secretary of State Elihu Boot delivering the keynote address. Exercises in the college lecture hall marked the start of the student class, attended by President Roosevelt and cabinet members, diplomats, and senior officials from the treasury and naval services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DL
Army War College
Eliim Boot
Ronsavet
Diplomarie Corps
theepBusary
Marine Cdrox
Reform School Commitment for Thirteen Year Old Boy
Clarence Kennedy, aged thirteen, had a hearing before Justice George H. Gordon on a charge of loco ridity. He was convicted and sentenced to the state reform school for boys at Pruntstows. Commitment papers were filed and will be sent to the school. he remains in the county jail until transfer. The proceedings were conducted by his mother Mary Riley of Point Comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Kennedy
George H. Gordon
State Reform School
Pruntstows
Irs
Mary Riley
Point Comfort
Pennsylva nia and West Virginia Baseball League Meeting
The constitution bound league clubs to a meeting set for Thursday November 12. Clarkstore Baseball Association will be represented by Secretary Woe and Vice-president Welch from Clarksburg city. Discussion aims to settle with league president James D. Gronainger and outline plans for next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania & Weat Virginia Baseball League
Clarkstore Baseball Association
Fas
Welch
Clarksburg
Gerecht
Teague
James D. Gronainger
Kuurantes
Tax Sittings Open in Clark District This Month
An official announces tax sittings in Clark District with tickets available at the sheriff s office starting November 12. Sessions run through the month with a discount period offering relief for those who pay promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ianigan
Clark
Clark District Noy
Boy Injured by Cartridges In Elevator Accident
Frank Mageer a 15 year old elevator worker was injured when a cartridge exploded as he operated a plank in a hoist. Shrapnel grazed his left temple and hands but doctors say injuries are not serious. He was treated at a West Pike Street shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mageer
Euzpire Bult
Monkes
Hayes
Pike Street
Mr Knox Quietly Takes Treatment At Home
William Knox of Shinnaton was at his nephew Deputy Sheriff M Knox’s home receiving radical treatment from local physicians. A city business visitor, David H Morn of Cristo, was noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Knox
Shinnaton Jm
Sheri
M. Knox
Hale
Ree
David
of Cristo
Ees
Fragmented 19th century court notes on appeals and wills
A garbled OCR fragment references a Virginia court case involving appeals from various parties including Henry Py Corcoran and James t, with mentions of Barony, National Deregigar, and West Virginia. It notes wills, duties of porters, and a legal process around admission or appeal in a probate or civil matter, set in a South Penn or related jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricumo Roads
Ealt
James T
Drgkeekpoy
Eeeiek
Senfed Lawley
Sirginia
Calor Tapas
Flemme
Arid Charles Ewe
Barony
Herey
ML Muewil
Whentink
Whiskey Horns Fire Destroys Dealsville Property
A blaze in Dealsville destroyed whiskey valued at 125000 dollars and buildings worth 15000 dollars. The fire occurred last night in Louisville and Chicago authorities noted the loss and investigated the incident as a notable local disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Saison
Pierce Surrenders in Texas Ouster Probe
H Clay Pierce, chairman of Waters Pierce Oil, surrendered to Sheriff Matthews in Austin Texas today under indictment for perjury connected with ouster hearings against the company. He was released on bond. His trial date is set for November 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
H. Clay Pierce
Waters- Pierce Oil Company
Matthews
State of Texas
Ofl
Trial Starts In Gunness Murder Case At LaPorte
The Ray Lamphere murder trial opened in LaPorte Indiana as jurors are being selected. He faces first degree murder charges for the deaths of Mrs. Belle Gunness and her three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Ind
Ray Lamphere
Bellé Gunness
Eagle Killed While Hunting Near Monongah
Two hunters on Helen's Run near Monongah shot at a large bird they mistook for a turkey. After seven shots the animal fell and proved to be a large gray eagle, measured at forty inches from tip to tip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Monongah
H. Denly
Denly
Special Meeting Called by Pythton Sisters
A special meeting of the Pythton Sisters is scheduled for tomorrow evening at 7 40. Ming Liips Lepley MoE C and Mrs Baxter are listed among those calling or organizing. All members are urged to attend for important business.
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Ming Liips Lepley
Moe. C
Almanac snippet and stray notes from 1909 edition
Fragmented OCR item mentions R Hicks Almanac for 1909 and scattered phrases about a road diary and a public notice. Named entities are unclear due to garbled text. main readable bits reference the almanac title and stray terms like 1909 and Brest.
Farmers Tie Quality 4a BS 6 Per Cent Document
An agricultural document indicates a 4a grade quality tied to a 6 percent rate, suggesting a formal assessment or pricing metric within farming operations. The fragmentary text references agricultural producers and a quality standard tied to a percentage rate.
William Hale Williams Receives Presidential Postcard Note
A local report notes William Hale Williams receiving a personal postcard from the president elect. The message expressed gratitude for support during the recent political campaign and work linked to the Republic Party headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Elk
Wiliam
der Forbee
Republicae
Opposition Leaders Weigh Opposed Rerun of Gompers
Leaders of the Americas Federation of Labor meeting in Denver say they do not know if any organized opposition exists to President Gompers reelection, signaling possible unity within the federation amid internal tensions and external concerns.
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Denver
Colo
The
Americas Federation of Labor
Gompers
Principa
Burial Held for George Fortney on Bingamon Road
Funeral services were conducted for George Fortney at his Bingamon residence near Long Hollow. Interment followed in the family cemetery on Bingamon. Fortney, 65, died Saturday afternoon from typhoid symptoms. He leaves a wife and five children and was a member of Enterprise Lodge No. 2 I. O. O. F. and the United Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgett. Fortney
Rich
Mr. Fortney
Big Break In New York Stock Market Shock
News from New York reports a dramatic 32 point surge in American Tobacco Company stocks amid panic trading after a federal court ruling declared the firm a restraint of trade. A later rally followed as investors reassessed the impact of the court decision. Separately, Harrison County Coal Company of Clarkabuce and Monroe of Fairmont plan to reopen Gunten Coal Co. mine, install mining machines and upgrade the plant between Clarkeburg and Fairmont.
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New York
American Tobacco Company
New York Stock Exchange
United Stats Circuit
Amét Fein Tobacco Company
Harrison County Coal, Company
Clarkabuce
Wr. Ma
Monroe
Patrick appeal to US Supreme Court on November 9
New York lawyer Albert T. Patrick presented his case to the United States Supreme Court today in a high profile appeal. The proceedings highlighted his long legal fight and a request for review of prior rulings affecting his status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Supreme Court of the United States
Pioneer dies at Barnesville in Marion county
Mered ith aged 62 or so passed away at home in Barnesville on Sunday after a long illness. He married Harriet Wilson on April 1, 1845, and the couple marked their sixty third anniversary last spring. They had ten children, nine surviving, including Rev Thomas Meredith and Rev Clinton Meredith. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 pm at the B church in Barnesville with burial in Woodlawn cemetery.
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Dent
Marion County
Barnesville
Hood
Minulii
Meredith
Nix
Harriet Wilson
William H. Wilson
Mirton
Sarah Carger
Parkershurs
Mary Davis
Francis M.davis
Clarksburg
Thomas Meredith
Clinton B. Meredith
Arethiogint 'Piscopal Church
Wheeling
Mergantown
A. W. Meredith
Braxton County
Winder
Fairmont
Wali Adith
Weteter
Comeman
Truman J. Coffman
CMG
Bursurs
Amanda J
Leroy Henderson
Woodlawn
Canvassing Board Begins Work on Election Returns
The county court reports the canvass of election returns is underway with commissioners tabulating tallies, checking for errors, and compiling totals. No material changes from unofficial figures previously reported. Morris and Findley seek prosecuting attorney. Process may extend to tomorrow and possibly the next day.
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County , Court
Electon
Wis
Fonsisia Bf
Wil B. Morris
A. J. Findley
Morey
Clark
Coal District
Fine Cattle Solo George W Williams Delighted by Taft Victory
George W Williams of Marsville and son firm reports five cattle sales since rising prices after Taft’s election. He notes bal calf now sells for about $100 and his National Polled Herefords, fifty head strong, have earned premiums at state fairs. Also mentions Eraost L Pigott of Shinnaton and Alex Hall’s return from Wheeling.
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Williams & Son
Taft
George W.williams
George W. Willams & Son
Marsiville
William H. Taft
United States
Williams
Train Saved by Heroic Engineert?
Siren text describes a daring rescue on a northbound Cincinnati line where engineer Ernest Burton manipulated the throttle after a broken driving rod endangered the train. Fireman Flannigan sustained injuries, and Burton reportedly saved passengers. Separate items mention warrants for fraud against Adamston residents and a Reynolds family visit.
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Wapakonetda
Enernest Burton
Cincinnati
Cincinnati, HamUton & Dayton
Flannigan
Jojah Jen Burton
Jato
Brokers Assign. Hopion stock exchange members announced
Boston Mars November report states Burnbarm Dennett Co. members of the Hopion stock exchange were assigned today. Senator-elect Charlie Coffman and Japent Sundsreat are linked to the home of his mother, Mrs. Carmelia J. Coffman.
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Boston
Mars
Burnbarm, Dennett , Co
Tha Hopion Stock Exchange
Homme
Charlie OG
Coffman
Sundsreat
Carmelia J. Coffman
Ola
Masons Meet In Fairmont Grand Chapter Sessions
The Grand Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons opens its sessions in Fairmont with a luncheon and banquet planned for 200 to 400 guests. John M. Knox and other local and visiting dignitaries attend as the organization conducts morning and evening work.
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Steht
Dewan
Fairmont
Marenii
Jernos
Sinto
John M. Knox
Judes
Plurality in Wheeling Confirms Election Totals
In Wheeling and surrounding counties, results show narrow margins across offices. President Taft led with 120,820 votes, Wilson 95,278, with other counts including 25,534 for a third candidate and 21,860 for Reddevlew. Governor Bennet, Democrat, secured 100,928 votes while Grumcbek, Republican, had 112,405. Other local tallies include Glanscoukr Cluralliy 15,479 and Dawson’s totals 8,071 for a distant race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Toia Yous
Preaide
Thane
Grumcbek
Glanscoukr Cluralliy
Dawson's
Kings Daughters Meet at Wheellog In November
The Kings Daughters held their conven tion at Fourth Street M. E. church with Mrs MaLaurin and Katy Rond among speakers. The program covered sewing work and an interesting program outlining plans for future activities. The event took place Thursday evening, November 12, in Wheelie.
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Virginia Dranon
Kings Deveh
Na Sonawin
Wheelie
Fourth Street
M. 5
Mrs MaLaurin
3Cialeiel
Katy Rond
Ae Prigidendt
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Postmaster of
Morgan
House of Delegates
Holy Cross
Fetta
DR. Gook
Sella Ey Per
Mer Robart
Neil Snar
I Wiettre Akre
Botax Morris
WAR College
Boot
Pawva Circuit Club
Uniontown
Frank Maneer
Bey
Chorge Lyehtmer
Conaimpitom
Ariéene
Banede
Taieds
Roy Hildebrand
MR. Knox
Tle
Chicago
Pierce
Gunness
Lamphere
R. Hicks
Tor
Dy Mall
Newa Atanda
Brest Ee Eau Mn
Federation
Bingamon
George R. Fortney
Barnsville
William Meredith
Hiness
Eraost L. Pigott
Shinnaton
Bay
Alex Hall
Andrew Lyon
Jos Daniela
Frank Wise
Virginian Reynolds
Aister
Mra
Margaret. Hardertr
Reynoldsyth
Masons
Armval
Plurality
William E. Glasscock
Wheeuog
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