Appointment controversy over Public Service Commission choice
Fragmented report from Charleston in 1914 discusses J. Morgan's bid for a Public Service Commission seat in West Virginia. It notes support by A M Fleming and others, mentions salary concerns, and cites endorsements and contrary statements from officials like Mr. Davie and Judge Morgan.
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Marion County
Fogtigratulariona
Apg
Dhenmorningsa
S Fleming
Committee of
Peirnicks
Morgan
Lee Olt
Lakin
Charleston
Tor
Ottiin
Mr. Lakin
Ea Mem
Iprithe
Atate Board of Control
Pera
Moran
Palrmont
Jarroneoun
Davin
Dav
M Orttot
Judes Morgan
qiFalrmont
W. Va
Davia
Davie—Macy
Junnice
Monongah Man Dies In Pittsburgh
A Monongah man dies in Pittsburgh as relatives report the death and note the survivor, a son. The obituary confirms the decease and lists the surviving family member.
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Pittsburgh
London Under Zeppelins Quiet Night Amid Rumors
London slept through a Zeppelin raid with little confirmed news. Official notices spoke of fires but offered scant detail while rumors swirled about Russian gains, Balkan ententes, and renewed action in Austria Hungary and the Near East.
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Panera
Jamal
Vienna
Nieh
Avatro-Hungary
Near East
Briteh
Sultan -D Selim
Goshen
Alleged Speakeasy Keeper to Be Tried
A man named Frank Cook faces trial before Justice HL Leigh Fleming in Mannington on charges of operating an extensive speakeasy. Prosecution alleges a wagon load of liquor including battles and bottles valued from two dollars to a dollar, with staff recruited from Buffalo, Ohio. Police, led by Genatable LJ Michael, gathered evidence as Ernest Bell assists in the case.
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S.re
Mannington
Frank Cook
Justice of the Peace
Leigh
Fleming
Ernest. Bell
Genatable
L.J- Michael
Cooky
Belfalo
Ohio
Steinny
Barras
Michael
Cook
Will
Fred Barrens
Monongah Woman Phoebe Holbert Dies at 88
Mrs Phoebe Holbert widow of John Holbert aged 88 died at her Monongah home after a long illness with complications. Survived by one daughter Mrs Francis Beketh and one sister Mrs Charles Arp she had lived in Mouagah 26 to 30 years and was a Dunkard church member for thirty years. Funeral from her residence Wednesday at 2 PM with burial in Holbert cemetery by R L Cunningham. services by Rev David Kirk of Benton Perry.
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Phoebe'Holbert
John Holbert
Monogah
Holbert
Mra
Francis Beketh
Charles Arp
Mra Melnert
Mouagah
Bho
Dunkard
Arrests Under Yost Law Bring Whisky and Wine Charges
Fred Wickes and Antonio Bastacio face Yost law violations after city officers intercept large quantities of spirits and wine. Wickes was jailed pending a plea, while Bastacio owes a $100 fine and two months in jail. Others cited include Palotta and Knleely for alleged bootlegging and intoxication incidents.
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Fred Wickes
Anthony Bowen
Wickes
Justice of the Peace
Leigh Fleming
Antonio Bastaco
Justin Pleming
Michael
Jeffersonsandi
Palotta
Fleming
Yarreatec
Cbivejanaz Pinta
Sunda
Jcan Mable
U S Will Send Another Note to Germany
Washington June 11 President Wilson said he did not feel it would be wise to discuss Germanys reply to the American note. He has consulted his cabinet and expects a brief, to the point rejoinder. Count von Bernstorff will meet the President tomorrow at the State Department in informal quarters.
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Associated Press
Washington, BD. C
Wilson
Germany
Hoi
Bernstorff
Peertha
Peertha Presladat
Quartern
Ameri
May Indictment Hearing Over Street Blockage In Fairmont
Grand jury plans indictments over impassable Main Street and Fairmont Avenue conditions. Haymond’s charge to the jury sets the stage for extensive session. a temporary injunction against Fairmont officials was granted, jurors then empaneled, with numerous cases expected as the June term opens.
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Juden Haymond
Raymond
Haymond
Tennant
George
He Richardson
Leo F\Pawall
J. Cal
Vin Haught
O.l.s Wlison
Edward J. Hungaker
Jevl Marsisy Ty Moreen
Clean’ Brond
Charles
Lora
Barr
Thomas T Ririohart
Fort Worden Fortification Breach Reported
June 1 Port Townsend Washington reports an attempted breach at Fort Worden and North Finger defenses. Authorities say breech blocks were damaged but no injuries occurred as visitors are barred and new orders prevent entry to the battery without permit.
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Ramee Pressport
Townsend
Washi
Fort Worden
North Finger
Puget Sound
Mindel
Dieteret Tita
Wittr
Legation
Ballocien
Fragmented Local Notice From A Bleary Page
A damaged OCR fragment shows unclear text about a local notice with garbled names and numbers. readable parts mention a place and official action but crucial details and figures are missing or unreadable. The fragment suggests a public matter but cannot be fully determined.
Eastern coal men inspect holdings in Fairmont area
A delegation of officials from Consolidation Coal Company and investors from New York Baltimore and other cities visited Fairmont and nearby areas today to inspect Consolidation properties. Participants included Senator C W Watson chairman J H Wheelwright president George Watson vice president Vantear Black and George W Fleming among others.
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Consolidation Con
New York
Baltimors
Citips
Pairmont
Betora
Baltimore
Watson Wadding
Pstos Monongan
Worthington Jandithe
Ranjeval Feld
Brooks
Flaming
Shel
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ICE Morgan
Hatfield
Ment
Fairmont
Mney
Adpuen
London
City
Austria
Gulf
Coelet
Bargou
Triest
Taverite
Cueraly
Fiseeke
Trieste
Italy
Phoebe Holbert
Monongah
Yost
U.S
Haltale
Puget
Sound
Consolidation Company
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