Thaw’s Dash for Liberty at Immigration Inquest
The fourth day of the Thaw immigration inquest saw Harry K Thaw awaiting a board decision on deportation. Secret testimony included Thaw’s Canada as tourist claim and plans for a rapid Vermont border dash. Jerome and officers watched for a quick ruling, with delays and a resumed session in Keeston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coaticooke
Harry K
Tobi
Binko
Robinson
Immigration
Jerome
Vermont
Keeston
Barford
Ceirmda
Canada
W. T. Jerome
James Keefe Death Notice in Host Baddled Borough
James Keefe age 62 a Bluck Ald resident died Thursday morning after a short illness. Funeral services at the Church of the Immaculate Conception Saturday at 10 o clock. Rev WM McDermott to conduct. Burial at Holy Groks Cemetery. He was born in Ireland and settled in the county, survived by two daughters and two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Keefe
Bluck
Welliam Mulporam
Roy
WM. McDermott
iKeefe
Ireland
Wiere
Susie
William
John Keefe
Wiliam Mulheran
Mary Wiwifried
Thomas Keefe
Ponneylvania
Slayton Accepts Parkersburg YMCA Post
Slayton of Hillsdale Mich accepts appointment as physical director at the Parkersburg Young Men Christian Association. He will arrive to begin duties September 15 at the home pad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
J. ¥. Slayton
Hillsdale, Mich
Parkersburg Young Men Christain Association
Will Srrive
Unclear text about a late-hour incident
Fragmentary records describe a violent event linking a man from Wellner County to a wound or attack near an unspecified location. The legible portions mention a late hour and involved individuals with garbled names. No coherent names, places, or dates can be confirmed.
Sulzer Violates New York Laws in Campaign Spending
A state legislative committee probing Gov. Sulzer found his statewide campaign for direct primaries cost 17084 dollars, with expenses claimed as state and friends sharing costs. The inquiry alleges he exceeded printing appropriations by 7005 dollars and the comptroller spent 2000 dollars to circulate Sulzer literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rca New York
Sept
Sulzerts Napney
Sso
Sulzer
Sitizer
Marriage Licenses Reissued Amid Names Jumble
A garbled notice lists marriages and names including Howard Shaver, William Flogerey, and Drummond, with unclear roles. The fragment confirms marriage license actions but lacks precise details or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woenses
Honard Shaver
Willian Flogerey
High Mr. Drummana
Gig
Drummond
Lawlessness Along Cabin Creek Witness Testimony
Walter Woods of Stand ard Splint Coal Co testifies before the Senate investigative committee about disorder on Paint Creek in West Virginia. He cites radical miners, guards, and a 1912 clash ending with shootings and a hospital trip for a wounded worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasitington
Lore Law- Joseness
Palnt Creek
W. Va
Walter Woods
Standard Splint Coal Company
Senate
Strika
Kenyon
Paint Creek
Daughter in Serious Condition Seeks Operation
Mr Drake received word from Buffalo New York that his daughter is in serious condition in Sisters Hospital and may need an operation for recovery. He plans to leave tonight as friends in the city hope for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A
Drake
Hig
Buffalo
Ia Sericaw
Sisters Hospital
Thousands Gather for Raves and Special Programs
A large afternoon program drew thousands to the grand stand for a free admission event with a lively schedule of performances. Officials announced additional acts and security measures, with admission to the grand stand waived to encourage full attendance.
Ambitious Fair Programs Highlight West Virginia Exposition
A bustling West Virginia fair week features aviation displays by Niles of Hammondeport and a record crowd presence. Streetcar service runs smoothly with 30,180 fares collected and over 40 thousand attendees across days, as officials laud crowd management and weather cooperates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles KK
Niles
Hammondeport
Curtiss Girdman
Mr. Niles
Flr
Koutithe
Birdman
Hamilton
Wheeling
Punamoni
Tlyna
Hutchinson Coal Company
Osuinetes
Iim Neeped
Jilly
Tairs
West Virginia
West Virginia Rail Association
Tali Sea
Fay
Local court hears robbery and weapon charges
Robert Ralph Michael Snaki and Stanley Pines appear in Magistrate Court over a night robbery on Third and Mechanic. Ralph and Snaki face charges of holding up topsiae, with Stanley Prusal held for grand jury on a revolver possession charge. The weapon was found on the suspect and bail set at $500. hearings held Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ralph
Michael Snaki
Stanley
Nicewarner
Andi
Odyn
Odyn Tailet
Elven
Stanley Prusal
West Qualifies as Administrator of William West Estate
Colonel West has qualified as administrator of the William West estate with a $4,000 bond and National Surety Company as surety. Appraisers named are A. J. Mindlay A. L. Jackson and B. P. Smith. Miss Mary Sheriffall of the Gort Building departed for New York City to attend the dressmakers convention and will be away about ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
William
National Surety Company Surety
A. J. Mindlay
A. L. Jackson
B. P. Smith
Mary Sherifall
Gort Building
New York City
Aging resident Michael Kelly dies at home after long illness
The 65 year old Michael Kelly longtime county resident died at his Drummond street home after a lingering illness. He is survived by his widow a son and three daughters all residents of the city. Funeral services are set for 9 o clock Saturday at the Church of the Immaculate Conception with burial in Holy Cross cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Kelly
Drummond Street
Ong
Kelly
Yrlis
Mire
Wait Jennings
League Rally At First Methodist Church
An Epworth League tally will be held at the First Methodist Episcopal church Sunday evening with participation from the Adamston Methodist Episcopal church League. A full attendance is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Adamston Methodist Episcopal Church League
McKinley Wins Premiums With Porcheron Horses
George C. McKinley won several premiums with his Porcheron horses this week. His stallion took first in his class and in sweepstakes while Lip Marey and Solts Revolved earned second premiums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. McKinley
Iit
Lip
Solts
Negro Shot Beside Wife in Simpson Tragedy
Isaac Parsons, a Negro man, was shot to death at 3 o'clock after returning from the Clarksburg fair. He was standing by his wife when a man fired, wounding him in the thigh and severing an artery. Zara Levis was arrested hours later, charged with the murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Clarksburg
Isaac Parsons
Simpson
Parsons
Zara Levis
Milex
Patriotic Sons of America Hold Morgantown Convention
The Patriotic Sons of America met in Morgantown for their annual state convention with officers elected or listed. Key roles included President N. G. Miller, Vice President J. WidJohnson, Master of Ceremonies J. P. Landkburg, Secretary Richard Hams and other local appointees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Patriottie Sons of America
Morgatown
Aus Tollows
N. G. Miller
Charry Ruth
S. T. Skelton
Afudni Glinton
Prinoni
J. WidJohmson
Charies
Corms
J. P. Landkburg
Chonn Beldwe
Heenedihs Wetretsry
OL Trump
Adventists Prepare Melisant Meeting In Charleston
Delegates from West Africa and distant countries attend the Seventh Day Adventist gathering in Charleston to plan an active propaganda and outreach program for West Virginia, with sessions beginning tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snacc Advancnes
Charleston
West Africa
Seventh Day Adventism of
West Virginia
Freeman Bond Approved for Estate Administration
Freeman with bond set at 200 dollars was approved to administer the estate of G. A. Freeman. Win A. Jackson and Jamie N. Wesy were appointed to oversee proceedings and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman
G. A
A. Jackson
Jamie N. Wesy
Deel
Coroner Unveils Details Of Fatal Harbor Crash
The coroner outlined the events surrounding a deadly harbor crash. He described the sequence of the crash and the discovery of bodies, noting the victim's lives ended abruptly as investigators examined the wreckage and reported preliminary findings.
Warden Mills Brown Reports Population and Court Activity
Charleston dispatch records a state port update noting population totals by gender and month, with 87 charged individuals processed. The report lists sentences including pardons and paroles, plus several cases from state and United States courts involving witnesses and parole decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charurston
Warden Mills Brown
United Stakadl Courts
Ohe
Santana
Aviator Love Killed In Army Plane Crash
San Diego Sept 4 Lieutenant Love of the Army aviation was killed when a plane plunged about 400 feet to the ground during a descent. The crash occurred during a high altitude flight with other aviators present. Love, from Virginia, had served since 1908 and was among 32 percent of the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love
Army
Sérelees
Virginia
Highland figure linked to Fairmont real estate deals
A prominent local figure tied to Fairmont and Big City real estate faces scrutiny over ownership and financial interests. Officials note ongoing inquiries into a potential final settlement as of February, highlighting connections to various property ventures and associations.
Undefined historical names fragment in an uncertain report
Fragmentary OCR notes mention several names and terms such as Sigmaringen Geraint Manuel dormer king August Pieturta Prince Williams Hoban and Yarel, with garbled phrases about events, dates, and roles. The text lacks clear narrative or verifiable details.
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Liberty
Slaytan
Ronnen
Harris
Dbingu
Wellner Couny
Ribere
Bert Shotpen
Slump
Hedges
T! Sonsslump
Bert Ghotten
St. Loui Browns
Shotten
Bert Shotten
New York
Hal Kennedy
Main Street
Hig House
Barnette Stop
Joo Dp
Jeara
Phil
Wits
Main
Jstreets
Cabin Creek
Holly Grove
Thaup
Mewell
Denham Ale
Folinwa
Pune
Axine Progran
Scooma
Jack Sobnson
Lady Richmond
Goldbars Fi
Arthur Wikeins Roan Hall
Manardo
Pacé
Stator
Hunter Cliford
Hal David M
Bryan
Beye
Hyertn
Heldion
America
Charles Town
Adventists
Africa
Preemay
Js. Hildine
Rae
D. Chet
Thaultry
Hokeomorrow
Ado Miltor
Engliléer
Ae Wyhlie Mountain Oxbroks
Thone
Heen
AN Rene
Ji Highland Farr
Fairmont
P&irmant'y
Jenin
Chante
Foe Buddianimi
Big City
Haing
Ferner Hing Marcled
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