Judge Dayton Defends Record At House Hearing
Federal Judge Alston G. Dayton testified before a three member House judiciary subcommittee in Washington denying any role in the Jackson resignation or the investigation. He defended his stance on West Virginia miners and labor unions while noting the political pressures surrounding the inquiry and his long battle amid fatigue and stress.
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Maine
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Murderer Pays Death Penalty in Pennsylvania
The foreigner John Kalap was executed by electric chair at 7 14 am in the Western Penitentiary death house Rockview Pa under the new law. The orderly electrocution marks Pennsylvania moving all executions to the new penitentiary and reflecting the latest U S methods in the death house design and apparatus.
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Rockview
Pennsylvania
John Kalap
Pittsburgh
United States
West Virginia General Appropriation Bill Presented
Special to The Weat Virginian Charleston Feb 2 The general appropriation bill totaling about 4.9 million dollars was presented in both houses for second reading. The bill increases officers salaries by about 48 thousand dollars annually and includes three revenue measures taxing corporations line stock companies and partnerships, land holdings over five thousand acres, and a public works note tax. The WVU receives roughly 775 thousand dollars, including 200 thousand for buildings, with about 290 acres near the university to be purchased with the funds.
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Monongalia County
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Tyler
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United States
Weather and political scandal tones in clipped report
The item blends weather forecasts for West Virginia and western Pennsylvania with mention of a possible Dayton appointment in federal channels. The prose notes involve a judge's appearance, a stand in a house judiciary setting, and a claim about conduct. The fragmentary text also cites an Atlantic City hotel scene and a taped shadowing accusation.
AHEIMS SHELLED AGAIN IN EAST PRUSSIA FRONT
London reports the Russian tenth army holds a line along the Suren Bober and Niemen rivers after losses in East Prussia. Officials say many isolated engagements hint at a possible counteroffensive, while southern front reports of local Russian successes are not confirmed by Vienna. Artillery dominates Western Front actions with the destruction of a heavy German gun and renewed bombardment of Rheims. Zeppelin raids Calais. Cunard Orduna reaches Liverpool from New York. No word on the fate of two German ships overdue at Tuxhaven.
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Galicia
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England
Tuxhaven
Norway Steamer Regin Sunk Near Dover
London February report says the Norwegian steamer Regin was sunk off Dover by a mine or submarine while coal from Tyne to Bordeaux was aboard. The 22 crew members were saved and the ship sank ten minutes after being struck.
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Regin
Dover
Tyne
Bordeaux
War News From Eastern Front and Western Front
Reports from Petrograd claim Russian repulses of Austrians and Germans with 16 000 prisoners taken near Stanislav and Turkish forces driven beyond the river near Tchoruk. Paris notes German shells hitting Rheims quarter with casualties and cathedral damage. minimal western front activity with German resistance halting French attacks. Berlin says Cham pagnes attacks failed, other sectors quiet, Russian offensives stalled and Germans advancing near the Vistula.
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Berlin
London
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Vistula
Candidate Interest Grows Around City Commission Post
City residents discuss probable candidates for city commissioners. George M. Lilly is frequently mentioned though he declines to declare candidacy yet. Lilly cites need to read the charter and understand duties before deciding. His experience in street paving and his past honesty on the county court are favorable factors.
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George M. Lilly
Lilly
Republicans Ignore Wilson Over Trade Commission Nominations
Washington Feb 23 after nine days in session President Wilson sent to the Senate four nominees for the Interstate Trade Commission all listed as Democrats or Progressive. The Republican party received no recognition on the new commission. One nominee, William H Parry of Seattle, claimed he is not a Republican.
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Senate
John £. Davies
Wisconsin
Edward N. Hurley
Tutnote
William J. Harris
Georgia
William H. Parry
Seattin
Wash
Rose
George Rubley
Parry
Three Injured In Sharon Street Car Crash
SHARON Pa Feb 23 Three persons were injured on the Sharon Wheatland street railway when a repair car sideswiped a passenger car on South Dock street. The injured are Mrs J A Thomas of Farrell Mrs Charles Thompson of Wheatl and an unidentified foreigner The condition of the unidentified man is said to be serious The side of the passenger car was demolished Several other passengers were alight cut by glass The passenger car had not cleared a switch when struck.
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Sharon & Wheatland Street
South Dock Street
J. A. Thomas
Farrell
Charles Thompson
Wheatland
Washington Honored By West Virginians
In Parkerburg West Virginia the Sons of the American Revolution marked their thirtieth annual meeting and Washington's birthday with a banquet Speaker Colonel Austin Beach of the Pittsburgh Dispatch addressed the gathering and officers were elected including President Charles L Hickman Parkersburg Vice President E P Shancellor Jr Parkersburg Secretary Baird Mitchell Wheeling Treasurer Francis E Nichols Fairmont Historian Frank L Burdette Clarksburg.
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West Virginia
Washington
Austin Beach
Pittsburgh “Dispatch
Charles L.hickman
Parkeburg
EP Shancellor
Baird Mitchell
Wheeling
Francis E.nichols
Fairmont
Frank L. Burdette
Clirksure
Special Train Planned For Prohibition Campaign In Uniontown
Fairmont churches and religious groups plan a special train on April 16 carrying about 300 people to Uniontown to protest Point Marion saloons and liquor distribution. Judges Von Swearingen and Amble will attend Fayette county court. Delegations from Morgantown and nearby towns will join. efforts seek no new licenses and enforcement of the beer ban. Dr. J C Broomfield leads the Fairmont end with a committee from churches and the YMCA.
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Amble
Fayette County
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Morgantown
Jonas
J. C. Broomfield
M.P. Temple
Senang
Christian Associaton
Broomsfield
Pittsburgh
Sarah Bernhardt Resting After Leg Amputation
In Bordeaux on February 23, reports state Sarah Bernhardt slept well overnight with normal pulse and respiration after her right leg was amputated yesterday. The famous actress remains under careful observation as she recovers from the procedure.
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Sarah Bernhardt
Mie
Two Early Morning Fires Reported in City
An 11 o clock call to the First Ward Fire department sent crews to Charley Hawkins home on Merchant street where soot ignited unexpectedly. Five minutes later Central Station dispatched to Main street near Kelly Gouay plane torn yard fire. Mrs Kelly’s burning papers spread dry grass to the back porch before firefighters controlled the blaze with chemicals.
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Kelly-Gouay Planetorn
Main Street
Love Disappointment Leads To Girl's Death in Martinsburg Jail
Clarksburg W V Feb 23 Following an investigation Dr Mason coroner announced a verdict of death by own action by poison in the case of Zona Coffman 17 daughter of Theodore and Mrs Coffman of Northview Letters written showed act premeditated and caused by disappointment as a love affair Italian Catto Nucello held to the Federal Grand Jury relation with James Butch blackmail case taken from Marion Cat Jail to Martinsburg W Va Frank Cinaticlo other man supposed to be principal in case already taken to Martinsburg Deputy U S Marshal Staten to Moorefield transfer from two prisons Joe Satins and Harrison Merrifield of Barracksville charged with fighting on Jomerien street they confessed and were fined five dollars by Mayor Gallen Morris Oldwan sent back as uses of like city
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Mason
Misa Zona Coffman
Theodore Cottman
Northview
Catto Nucello
Elkins
Federal Grand
Joe Satins
Harrison
Merrifield
Barracksville
Ware
Bowen
Jomerien
Thelmayors Gallen
Yeggman Blow and Missing Safe Report
PUNXSUTAWNEY Feb 23 A post office robbery four miles north of Hardiwann where the safe was blown open with a blasting method at 2:16 am. About $11335 in cash and $4080 in other funds were taken.
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Avostateg Press
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Antia
Hardiwan
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Orden
MINE STRIKE 10 BE PROBED AND WHOLESALE ARRESTS EXPECTED
A special grand jury is to investigate the strike riot in Fairmont and surrounding districts. Indictments are expected against multiple miners and associates. Sheriff Conaway and deputies are recovering from attacks as civil authorities, with state troopers possible if disorder returns. A list of jurors has been drawn and summoned, with court sessions set for tomorrow.
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H. B. Meredith
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Farmington
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Hatfield
Olit
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Buckley
William Tinley
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Aherd
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Almont
Rencote
George Foumich
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Frank Kraynynch
Bertro Peralich
Ming
John Lardich
Laseto Sarimo
Sarimo
Tene
New Law Doom West Virginia Fairs Stirs West Virginia
A fragmented notice reports a new bill in Charleston designed to regulate fair activities. It describes penalties for illegal games and gambling, indicating strong measures to curb certain practices at fairs.
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