Prisoners' Relief Society Addresses Law and Prisons
Huntington December 19 The Prisoners Relief Society held a Carnegie Library auditorium mass meeting with Hon Stuart Reed state secretary as lead speaker. He urged humane reform and traced prison history from ancient punishment to modern aims of rehabilitation emphasizing societal duty to protect and reform inmates.
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Ranene
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Reflections on Humanity and the American Spirit
The passage contemplates the fragility of life and the enduring tragedy of human suffering, urging unity against depravity and ignorance. It praises the Golden Rule, links American democracy to Christian civilization, and envisions a future shaped by education, philanthropy, and humanitarian deeds led by a universal humanism.
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Euclely
America
Méroe
Jts
Farmers Expected to Attend Morgantown Farmer's Week
Perret County agricultural agents report strong farmer turnout planned for Morgantown during the first week in January. Lectures exhibits and demonstrations on dairying horticulture and poultry husbandry will be offered with free registration and inexpensive board and room options. Last year’s attendance was solid and this year’s is expected to exceed it with some states bringing two thousand or more farmers.
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Perret
Reveral
Falls 900 Feet and Still Lives in Virginia
In Buchanan county Virginia a young man riding in a box car fell nine hundred feet down a mountain slope after the car derailed. He survived the plunge despite fractured skull and severe injuries, was carried to Richlands hospital for treatment.
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Huntington
Clinch Valley
Virginia
Famoun Valley
Honaker Lumber Company
Wil- Mame
Richlands
Vay
Skun
Dangers in Christmas Decorations Message Warns of Fire Hazards
Fire chief J Cal Anderson urges care with decorations and electric lights as Christmas nears. He warns inflammable materials, improper wiring, and candles cause fires, advising competent electricians, non flammable decor, and supervision of children. Fire risk peaks with trees and holiday displays.
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J. Cal Anderson
Charleston
USA
Suronts
Mieke C
Colton
Belgians Seek Immunity From Literacy Test Debate
Washington December 19. A amendment to the immigration bill to exempt Belgians resident for five years was offered by Senator Williams of Mississippi. No action taken. Senator Stone urged an exception for race and religion. Senator Smith of South Carolina opposed it. Senator Martin urged opening opportunity to those lacking education. Senator Williams criticized Stone and Martin.
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Washington
United States
Wimaing
Stone
Smith
South Caroline
Senaor Martin
Williams
Martine
Woodyard to join Times-Record as owner and editor
The Times-Record of Spencer announces former Congressman Harry Woodyard will own and be tied to current management of the paper. His wide acquaintance from the fourth district and statewide links promise strong editorial leadership, with confidence in his success as an editor.
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Spencer
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Woodyard
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Prisoner J D Moore Leads Transfer from Philippi to Parkersburg
Deputy J D Moore escorted Carl Johnson from Philippi to Wood County jail in Parkersburg to await the January term in federal district court on bootlegging charges. Johnson previously escaped from Deputy E D Hupp, leaping from a moving train during a transfer from Clarksburg to Martinsburg years ago.
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United States
Carl Johnson
Philippi
Wood County
Parkersburg
Jonson
Federal District Court
Johnson
E. D. Hupp
Hupp
Clarksburg
Martinsburg
Industrial peace bill to be discussed by executive council
Executive Council of the state board of trade meets at 2 PM December 29 in Parkersburg to consider a bill modeled after Canada. The aim is to prevent industrial disputes and strikes. Louis Bennett will preside as presidents and trade leaders attend.
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Board of Commerce
Buling
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Wheeling
Sourcel
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Thet Ane Board
Trms
Train Workers Meeting On Wages And Conditions
December 19 report from Grafton notes Superintendent J M Scott calls a meeting at the Eagles hall to discuss economies and working conditions on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. The call extends to all railroad workers including engineers conductors brakemen firemen machinists boiler makers and shop trades across branches.
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J. M. Scottitins
Eagles
Wehn
Altimore and
Ohio
Avery
Acquittal in Indiana legislature pay claim case
Lieutenant Governor P O Nealy and twelve other lawmakers and aides were acquitted in Indianapolis by Judge J J Markey on charges of signing and presenting legal claims against the state. The defense argued the 1895 statute limiting legislative staff salaries was unconstitutional, a point Judge Markey upheld.
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George W. Sands
John J. Keegan
Iere
Markey
Indictments Expected in Poultry Ring Case
New York December 19 Assistant District Attorney Delehanty said that not only the murderers of Barnet Bail, a foe of the poultry ring, but also the instigators of the crime will likely be indicted during the coming week. Governor-elect Whitman will oversee witness examinations in his office and before the grand jury.
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New York
Barnet Bail
Washington
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Deleanty Bald
Personal Notices From City Visitors and Travel
George M. Fowler of Rosebud and Floyd H. Smith of Tunnelton are in the city for a short visit. J. W. Whiteman of Miletus and Bert Patterson from Gratton also sightseeing. Carl L. Sommerville of Shinnston and J. G. Cox of Sistersville are briefly visiting. The Rev T G Meredith of Marmont officiated at John T. Goodwin’s funeral. The Rev A B Withers of Bridgeport visited Saturday night. Frank A. Burke returns home for Christmas from Mt St Joseph's Baltimore Md, where he studies.
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George M. Fowler
Rosebud
Floyd H. Smith
Tunnelton
Lauty and Davelder
Jacksonburg
J. W. Whiteman
Miletus
Bert Patterson
Gratton
Carl L. Sommerville
Shinnston
J. GC. Cox
Sistersville
T. G. Meredith
Marmont
John T. Goodwin
A. B. Withers
Bridgeport
Frank A. Burke
Mt St. Joseph's College
Baltimore
Mehed Named Parkersburg Forest Official
Mehed from Asin city received a commission of deputy forest game and fish wardens from Belington a state warden. The notice notes Ri Mehen as captain and assigns duties in park areas and hunting oversight.
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Wood County
Parkersburg
Samos Ri Mehen
Asin City
Belington
Forest, Game Sud
West Virginia Audubon Society Appointment in Parkersburg
Wood county reports an appointment by the state officer at the express request of members of the West Virginia Audubon Society of Parkersburg.
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Wood County
West Virginia Audubons Society of
Parkersburg
American Relief in Belgium Issues Appeal Pamphlet
The Woman's Section of the American Commission for Relief in Belgium has issued an attractive pamphlet appealing to the American people for aid for the starving Belgians. The pamphlet asserts that all one million Belgians, men and women, face severe hunger and hardship.
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Belgium
New York
American Commission For Relief In
el- Siang
Women organize aid drive for six million members
A 1924 report notes a national effort by the Woman's section to gather food clothing and money for needy families. It states that organized committees with governors' support will coordinate relief through presidents of organizations totaling over six million women. Separately, a legal notice from Daniel D. Snider of Jane Lew West Virginia disclaims responsibility for debts incurred by Eva M. Snider after leaving his home.
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