Congress Opens Short Session Under Wilson Plan
Congress convenes amid a crowded agenda focused on railroad legislation and big supply bills to fund government. Speaker Clark projects 216 Democrats, 218 Republicans in the House with four independents. several measures aim to curb living costs and regulate food transport, farm products, and parcel post rates. Senator Borah hints at repealing federalization of the National Guard amid debates over militia law. Personal notices include Albert Kelley visiting relatives and the Stakes family shopping in town.
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Wilsons Railroad Program Back In Focus In New Congress
Washington reassembles with a reduced Democratic majority aiming to push President Wilsons unfinished railroad legislation, plus measures to prevent railway strikes, and to restrict food shipments to Europe amid a flurry of petitions for an embargo. The agenda signals swift action on major policy at the start of the Sixty-Fifth Congress.
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Moore case continued for third Monday in March
The State against Theodore Moore was continued to the term and set for trial on the third Monday in March. Judge Haymond postponed due to defense witness absence and to avoid disrupting civil docket hearings. State counsel stated readiness as trial date approached. Eleanor Miller left Terra Alta after visiting Miss Mary Greer.
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Eleanor Miller
Mary Greer
Terra Alta
Government Spending For 1918 Totals 1.268 Billion
Treasury figures show total federal outlays for the 1918 fiscal year projected at 1.268 billion dollars excluding postal revenue, with major increases in War and Interior Department budgets. Defense needs drive the rise as wartime expenditures expand across all branches of government and personnel costs mount.
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Epworth League Service At Highland Avenue Church
An Epworth League service at Highland Ave M E Church featured C Denham president of the Eighth Ward Bible class, assistants Mrs Watson and Miss Lena Hatinpiller, and several junior Bible students. A good program followed with Susie Sabo named leader for next Sunday evening while Rev T B Meredith preached an interesting sermon.
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Meet in ITV Bill Posters Convened by Chamber of Commerce
A gathering of bill poster executives met at the Chamber of Commerce rooms to discuss advertising standards and public reception. Attendees included Re Robinson, John E. Shoemaker, W. Workman, and other officials from West Virginia, Virginia, and Washington. The Middle Atlantic States Poster Advertising Association governs billboard and poster advertising across the region. Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Fitzhugh and children returned from Mannington after Thanksgiving visits.
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Charleston
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F.C. Smoot
Charles E. Smoot
Parkersburg
F.C. McCray
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Speedway Crash Kills Two Riders at Uniontown Race
Frank Gavin driving slams press stand. Hughie Hughes and Gaston Weigel die. Injured include Russell Lum and Lin. others uninjured. Remains of Hughes to Los Angeles. Weigel to Indianapolis for burial. Universal trophy presented to Louis Chevrolet by J R Gehring.
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Howard Woodward
Odell McKinney
Hiughie Hughes
Gaston Weigel
Franks Galvin
Indianapolis
Hughie Hughes
Los Angeles
Cl. Tomorow
Gaston Wei
May drop first reg companies in West Virginia
Charleston December 4. Due to new Car Department rules, several First West Virginia infantry companies may be mustered out of service. The adjutant general office released the unofficial view that the Second West Virginia Regiment now in San Antonio Texas will likely remain on border duty through winter, per Col. C B Morison observations though no official order exists.
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Texas
C. B. Morison
Voters Declare For It When Trey
Town boosters labor to clear away opposition largely based on ignorance of true conditions. Voters understand taxes won’t be raised.
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Bond proposal for public improvements faces voters at special election
Hope grew today that the proposed bond issue for public improvements would win voter approval at a special election held tomorrow. Supporters cited earlier favorable opinion and noted a steering committee would oversee the expenditure of the loan.
Improvement Bond Circular Explains Concrete Ridge Cost
A city circular fails to clearly justify the Concrete Bridge over the Monongahela river. The $350,000 project partly funded by a $50,000 contribution from Monongahela Valley Traction and $200,000 from the city, with the bond ordinance tying this sum to a single purpose. Issued under Citizens General Committee authority led by J. M. Hartley and colleagues.
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J. M. Hartley
EC. Jones
J. W. McDonald
Smith
W. J. Wiegel
J. J. Bronnen
C.H. Jenkins
Carl Riggs
M. A. Jolliffe
Chamber of Commerce Advisory Bond Committee Named
At a Board of Affairs meeting a resolution invites the Chamber of Commerce to act as an advisory committee on the bond issue and expenditures if approved by voters. The committee will cooperate with City Commissioners on the improvement program, comprising T. L. Bure, J. H. Rownd, and C. S. Riggs.
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Bonds Explain Financing Boost in Ames Voters Urged
City boosters argue bonds will fund needed improvements without raising taxes for five years and will refund existing debt. If defeated, residents face higher levies to cover floating debt and sinking funds while new bonds would keep taxes at current levels. Officials promise the overall levy will dip from 70 to 69 cents.
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Weather notes from West Virginia show rain and warmth
A fragmentary weather section reports West Virginia rainfall and rising temperatures. Readings indicate a cloudy day with a high near 51 and a low around 35 as the pattern continues into Tuesday. Local observers record temperatures and expect continued warmth amid unsettled skies.
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