New Regime GIV To Take Charge In City
A new regime will take over tonight as Mayor ie retires after two years. G H Gordon will succeed him though council changes loom. Several department heads and officials retire and are replaced by a mix of new and continuing staff. The council will be tied politically with the mayor holding the deciding vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayorie
G. H. Gordon
MM. Bradford
Edwards W. Laubenst
William W.johnsom
PB. Rady
Albert. J. Bishop
Arthur Kk. Thorn
Will
H . Lewis
John D. Owens
Harry L. Brooks
Water Works and Sewerage Board
Patrick Judge
Tohn Barnes
Seton
7Th Ward
Thomas Boehm
Fifth Ward
Mneil
Johnek James Howe
Smith
Presbytery Meeting Reports Orthodox Test of Rev McKinzey
The Rev. H. J. Allsup attended the spring meeting of the Presbytery of Tygart's Valley in Beverly from April 12 to 15. Twenty six churches and nine ministers were present. The trial of Rev. John McKinzey of Davis Elkins College dominated sessions, but he passed a thorough orthodoxy examination. The presbytery will cease student preaching and ministers will preach at local churches. The fall meeting will be at Belington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Allsup
Central Presbyterian Church
Beverly
New Dental Law Tightens Rules Across State
The new dental law, passed by the legislature, takes effect one month from last Thursday and imposes strict regulations rivaling medical standards. It bans dentists from claiming painless dentistry unless no pain exists. A separate rail area law, effective May 15, imposes stiff penalties for train jumping and disorderly rides, with fines up to 25 dollars and possible jail time.
Poison Ivy Sickness Strikes Kentucky Clergyman
Dr Darlington J Huntington a presiding elder of the Ashland Kentucky conference and former pastor of the Johnson Memorial church has been ill for a week with poison ivy. His neck and ears suffered, he was home since Sunday night, but appeared on the street today and seemed improved though still affected. He cannot explain how the exposure occurred during a rural Kentucky ride. Friends express concern for his welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Huntington
D. A. V. W. Darlington
Ashland
Kentucky
Johnson “Memorial
Darlington
Darlinston
Racial Riot in Tremont Theater Arrests Made
A racial disturbance broke out in the Tremont theater lobby during a film on reconstruction era South. William Munro Trotter National Equal Rights League secretary, the Rev. Aaron W. Fuller pastor, two other Black men, and a white man were arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Tremont Theater
South
William Munro Trotter
National Equal Rights League
Aaron W. Fuller
People’s Baptist Church
Prisoners to begin Leavenworth sentences in Indiana
In Indianapolis on April 17 Mayor Donn M Roberts Judge Eli H Redman and thirteen others convicted in the Terre Haute election conspiracy case will start serving federal sentences at Leavenworth Kansas. U S Marshall Mark Storeh will lead a special car attached to the Vandalia line westbound. They depart this afternoon and are due to arrive Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Donn M.roberts
Eli H. Redman
Terre Haute
Leavenworth
Kan
Ill
United States
Mark Storeh
Major Roberts
Funeral arrangements set for Senator Nelson Aldrich
Reformed funeral plans announced for United States Senator Nelson W. Aldrich who died in New York. Honorary pallbearers include former President Taft and Senator Henry White with other diplomats and figures listed. Body to arrive from New York tomorrow afternoon and services scheduled at Grace Church at 3 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SY Associated Prise
Tamor‘row
United States
Nelson AY
Aldrich
New York
Taft
Manry. S. Tippitt
Rhode Island
Henry White
France
John .R. Rockfelter
George. F. Baker
Grace Church
Dog Team Wins 412 Mile Alaska Sweepstakes Race
Leonard Seppala drove his own six dog Siberian team to victory in the 412 mile Alaska sweepstakes race from Nome. The winner finished in 78 hours 44 minutes 37 seconds, four and a half hours slower than the old record set bypoke Johnson's Siberian wolves in 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay
Enege
Nome
Alaska
Leonard Seppala
Guy
Poke Johnson
Huerta Refutes Charges Against Madero In Mexican Crisis
The article quotes General Huerta denying accusations that Madero caused the revolution, accusing Huerta’s opponents of false slander and listing claims about destroyed credit, army discipline, and treasury dissipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Huerta
Madero
Unnion
Thej
Foreign Trade Cooperation Discussed by Trade Bodies
Washington April 11 The federal trade commission and the Chamber of Commerce of the United States trade committee explored ways to develop foreign trade through manufacturer coalitions. The advisory group included Harry A Wheeler Butler of Chicago W L Land Guy E Tripp New York Koch Toledo C Smith Atlanta and a West Virginia state geologist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dic
Federal “Trade ‘Commission
Trade’ Commission Committee
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Commission
The
Trade Commission
Harry A.wheeler and Butler
Chicago
W.L. Land Guy E
Death of Mrs L S Sinsel in Pruntytown at 61
News from Pruntytown reports the death of Mrs L S Sinsel at her home at 11 30 this morning. She was 61, widow of the late Leroy S Sinsel a longtime friend of Grafton residents. She leaves two children a daughter Mrs Lawrence DicDaniel at home and a son Earl. She was a sister of J H Warder of Grafton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
L.S. Sinsel
Pruntytown
Wallace and Chaney Found Guilty in Irvine Murder
In Winchester circuit court on April 17, J Wallace and F Chaney were found guilty of murdering Houston Underwood. Hynes, Willian, and Ambrose were acquitted. The jury deliberated six hours before verdict. Sentencing deferred pending appeal motions. Underwood was shot at his Irvine home several months ago.
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Sby
Preas
Winchester
P. J. Wallace
Frank Chaney
Houston Underwood
Herve
Hynes
Willian
Ambrose
S. Gardner
Senpene
T Wo
Underwood
Irvine
Japanese Aid Refused At Turtle Bay Says Reporter
A journalist reports Japanese officers refused aid when the cruiser Asama ran aground at Turtle Bay though Greenwood cranes were available. Ammunition was later hauled inland to a camp a half mile away as American warships had not been in Turtle Bay for months.
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Albert Watkin
Turtle Bay
Kittle
Captain Whitelaw
J the American
Greeny Cod
Tuttle Bay
Kal Yase Tho
Asama
Qaud Bank
Kitt
Tuytle
Bay
Nathan
Tomosaday
Nathans
Agama
Haifia
Dernburg Speech Urges German Open Sea Victory Outlook
Dr. Dernburg former colonial secretary of the German empire addressed a mass meeting in Portland outlining the German case in the European war. He emphasized the fight for an open sea and claimed Germany would gain lasting advantages if its demands were met, including free navigation and neutral Belgium tied to a just peace.
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SY Associates Press
Portland
S Apribat
Dernburs
Dernburg
Germany
Europe
Belgium
Artesia Flood Paralyzes Rail Traffic and Power
Storms hit Artesia causing widespread flooding and communication breaks. The Penasco river floods while the Pecos rises. the Artesia electric light plant is knocked out by lightning and railway traffic stalls in the Pecos valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artesia
Penasco
Pecos
Billy Sunday Invited to England for Prohibition Fight
In London Sir Henry Randall denies knowledge of any issue, while a telegram reveals that Henry J Randall of an American manufacturing firm involved in temperance work invited Billy Sunday to England to join in the prohibition effort. Randall continues negotiations as confusion stems from Sunday’s replies addressed to Randall via newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Randall
Sir Henry
United States
Billy Sunday
England
Menry J Handall
Henry
J Randall
the Evangelist
Aroes
Henry Randalls
Frontier clashes and a railway official obituary reported
Reports described frontier incidents between Italy and Austria with alleged shooting exchanges. An official inquiry noted most such events were unconfirmed. Alexander B. Andrews, first vice president of the Southern Railway, died at his home in Fort Wayne at age 74.
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Rome
Paris
Tor
Italy
Austria
Flaleigh
Alexander B. Andrews
The
Southern Railway
Convict Road Work Record At Bridgeport Fosa
Sheriff Ross We Stout and assistants report sixty three men at work on the Bridgeport Fosa road between Tin Plate and Bridgeport. It is the largest number of bounty convicts at work on county roads since the convict road levy went into effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif Ross We Stout
Bridgeport Fosa
Tin Plate
Bridgeport
Jaye
AN Roe
Dam failure floods Roswell region after heavy rains
A dam near Kondo reservoir gave way following torrential mountain rains. Roswell and surrounding areas flooded with two to three feet of water in streets. residents urged to seek higher ground as some hills remain unsafe. Casualties reported include at least one dead and several injured. search and rescue ongoing.
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Acaoclaten
Prebty Rosswellance
Kondo
Enar
Roswell
Special Cars To Odd Fellows Meeting At Fairmont
H U Crummit announces two special cars will run over the interurban line to carry Odd Fellows and others to the big Odd Fellows meeting at Fairmont Monday May 26. Seats should be secured through Clarksburn Odd Fellows. WAL will participate in the parade at Fairmont starting at 6 o clock in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.u.crummit
Odd ‘Fellows
Odd Weiows
Fairmont
Clarksburs Odd
Notice for Nest 1652 Owls Service in Hamilton
An Owl notices a special service for Nest No 1652 at Hamilton Tabernacle Sunday at 2 30 PM men only. Welch invites friends to attend at Williams Hall for the event.
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Villa
Matamoros
Texas
Rio Grande
Brownsville
William Trotter
Roberts
Taft One
Odtres Sivan
Mag. Sinsel
Graftan
Berman
New Mexico State
Billy
Andrews
Clarksburg
California
Florida
Larer
Court Street
Market Street
Bell Phone
New Mexico
Associated Pease
W. Bradley
Sule Josse
Eagles
Clarksburg Aerie
Order of Eagles
West Pike
Imperia
Raymant
Z. Sadter
Willadine
Ginod
Wesley
Hentine
Mae ‘Carrollalames
B. Poling
Hsta
Beusman
I Pater Terkaroki
Mary Milan
Dor
Pandirene Hull
Sete
Bach
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