Convicted Girl Escapes Jail Hammer Murder Case
Alberta Meadows and Clara Hilpby escape from a hall window during a brutal hammer murder trial. Authorities traced escape to sawed bars and a fire escape, sparking a manhunt across California and beyond. Sheriff appeals sent to locate Giles Philips and accomplices as questions arise about the escape.
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Clara Hilpby
Alberta
Meadows
Owen
Philips Hind
California
Bouth
Ilifornia
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Mexico
Eie Madalynne Gbonchain
Phinips
Waa
D. Mifortaare
Arthur Pilina
Mra
Phillips
Philips
Schluck pocketbook case: reward for recovery
A damaged clipping notes a theft involving a pocketbook and a sum of money. It mentions a reward and names vague figures Sapper and Undertaking Parlora with unclear roles, referencing a 1707 context and a location near Storn.
Chess Champion to Lecture Tomorrow at Exhibition Here
Frank J. Marshall, renowned U S chess figure and author, will give a brief lecture on brilliant chess openings tomorrow night at the local exhibition. Ralph Hawley plans to hear insights on the queen's pawn opening, its advantages and pitfalls. Interest in chess is rising and a club may form. a telephone match between Fairmont and Wheeling champions is suggested, with Morgantown and Clarksburg clubs possible, and a four club tournament possibly this winter.
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Frank J. Marshall
United States
Ralph Hawley
Fairmont Club
Wheeling
Morgantown
Clarksburg
Henry C Showalter Dies in Kansas City Morning
Henry Clay Showalter a Young Kansas City attorney and father of Sowand Showalter, died at his daughter’s home at 10:20 am. He was nearly 79, with his wife also declining. A Civil War drummer boy turned lawyer, he practiced in West Virginia and Kansas City, serving as county superintendent of free schools briefly and active in Baptist work. He leaves four sons, Howard W. Showalter, Emmett M. Showalter, and two others, with ties to the Diamond Coal Co and Fairmont.
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Sowand
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Nrion County Criminal Court
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Smithfield Fayette County
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Fayette County
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Preston County
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Morgantown
Kanann City
Ritchie County
Harriaville
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Ritchle County
Baptist Church
Harrisville
Diamond Coal, Co
Fairmont
M. Showalter
Griminal Court
Fairmonts i. A
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Bradley Shows Coal Business A Partnership
Huntington W Va Dec 5 The coal mining business is a partnership between operator and miner regarding every subject in their respective places to the hazards of the industry J G Beachey president of the West Virginia Coal Association and recent president of the National Coal Association asserted in an address at the semiannual meeting of the West Virginian Coal Mining Institute The institute opened a two days meeting with E W Knight president Charleston presiding J F Joy president of the Joy Machine Co of Pittsburgh spoke on coal loading machinery In tracing the cues and responsibilities in light of their objects the employer and employee Bradley told the institute the coal operator aims to secure a vote on his investment through mining and marketing of the coal and he expects returns including profit and initiative from management He added the coal miner aims to obtain the full market value of his product and ensure a living from his labor He urged fair treatment and living wages as essential for industry stability (Continued on page eight)
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W. Va
J. G. Beachey
Weat Virginia Coat Association
National Coat
Weat Virginian Coa Mining Institute
E. W. Knight
Charleston
J. F. Joy
The
Joy, Machine Co
Pittsburgh
Bradley
Shia Rotten
Brading
Supply of cars drops again on local railways
Northern West Virginia rail divisions show a drop in car supply with 2,056 empties on five divisions today versus 2,292 yesterday. Monongah Division led with 48 percent run, Monongahela 27 percent, M and W 60 percent, Western Maryland 27 percent, and Charleston Division 19 percent.
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Monongahela
Maryland
Charleston
Taliway
Morgantown & Wheeling
Ania
Railrcade
Naangainet
Montay
Danner Daily
Gainal
Monitay
Variona
Monongah
Thirleston
Pierpont Avenue Couple Convicted In Police Court
Mayor Conaway presided as John Jones and Laura Mitchell were found guilty of adultery after police raided the Pierpont Avenue home. Each faced $20 fines and costs, with an appeal bond set at 200. The trial drew a large crowd as other traffic cases were resolved beforehand.
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John Jones
Laura Jia Mtssho
Mitchell
Pierpont Avenue
Congway
George Rose
C. W. Brandon
Counee
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Morainte
Albert Kam
Brandon Aut Rose
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Ein Rain
Rae Seinlon
Conaway
Main Street
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Kern
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McKinney
Downey
Mra. Jones
Taura Mitchell
Pierpool Avenue
McKingey
Franke R. Amor
J. J. Blocher
Mitshell
Armad
Uy Tee
Train wreck injures twenty four passengers in Iowa bound wreck
Twenty four passengers on Wabash train No 14 en route to St Louis were seriously hurt near Shenandoah Iowa when the tender left the track at forty miles per hour. Three coaches overturned and many others were shocked by the derailment as the train crossed a bridge. A tent will host Fairmont auto show in March under the Fairmont Automotive Association, chosen to accommodate growing attendance.
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Shenandoah
Dabo
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Fairmont Chamber of Commerce
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Clemenceau Meets President Harding at White House
Georges Clemenceau arrived at the White House and was ushered into the executive office minutes before 10 o clock. He wore a tub-high hat and was accompanied by the French ambassador Jules Jusot. A small crowd applauded his arrival as he prepared to meet President Harding and Wilson tomorrow in ongoing wartime alliance talks.
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Mrs Leon Griffith to Be Buried Here Tomorrow
The body of Mrs Leon Griffith of Haw Potter's city will be brought from Wheeling this afternoon and laid to rest at the Potter tomb. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 10 o'clock in the morning. Mrs Potter, mother of Mem H G Hamilton, had been visiting in Pittsburgh and will accompany the body along with Mr Hamilton.
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Ldca
Wheeling
Sealonts Agenuen
Sr. Hamilton
Rotary Dines on Venison Tonight at Local Club
Rotary Club One hosts a venison dinner at 6 10 p m in the auditorium with Mrs wives and friends entertained. Bunny Kelley brings the door from Canada Irvin Hixenbaugh of Watson Cafe will prepare the first course Kitchen staff at the Y will handle the rest. Surprise entertainment and Rotary songs will follow.
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Canada
Bunny Kelley
Jclley
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Rotary Club
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Watson Cafe
Mystery of slain auto man solved confirms robbery motive
Joseph Lana, a wealthy auto dealer, was found shot in his garage as detectives announced the case solved. Laurence Heffernan and six others were arrested, with statements tying the group to a string of robberies. A woman witness implicated Heffernan and others as the plot unfolded after hours of questioning by Chief Michael Hughenvald.
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Hatthott
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Court Liable For Bridge In Roane County
Charleston dispatch reports the West Virginia Supreme Court held a county liable for injuries from a bridge out of repair when the incident occurred outside an incorporated city. The ruling reversed the lower court in Parsons versus County Court of Roane County, detailing statutory liability rules dating to 1906 and clarifying when city or county responsibility applies.
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W. Va
State Supreme
Meredith
L. Parsons
Jolirt
Roane County
Supreme Court
wes ‘Forest_Paron
Infant
County Court of
Kanawha
Siace
Virginia
West, Virginia
Charles Walkes Iy
Kanawha County
Lively
J.me Hallerva
Clay’ Bartett
Taylor County
Judes Elively
Virginia-va
Tadeoree
Aantar
New Progressive Bloc Wins First Tilt in Congress
The New Progressive Bloc secured an initial victory in Congress, signaling potential shifts in term provisions and a push to amend existing rules. Details suggest emphasis on institutional reform and policy realignment moving forward.
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NEW Progressive Bloc
District Wares Pacts Favored In Virginia Coal Talks
Officials of Pine Workers, led by Brackatt Socratary, acted for Rowan and the president in a District Ware pact related to the Virginia Coal Operation. Details remain unclear due to damaged text but indicate favored pacts and leadership roles.
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George
Brackatt Socratary
Virginia Coal
Rowan
Prealdgnon
Acrive
Bolle Dedateau
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