State's Rights as Mineral Wealth Limitless at Charleston Meeting
The West Virginia Board of Trade held its second annual meeting in Charleston with delegates from boards of trade across the state. Notables Senator Bilkins and ex Senator Davis spoke as Gov Dawson hosted a reception. speeches highlighted West Virginia's vast coal resources and strategic location between Atlantic markets and industrial centers.
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Searching for Husband Townsman Seeks Missing Spouse
Mrs Dara Hughes Lancaster of Welsh WV asks police in this city and others to watch for her husband who deserted her weeks after their August marriage performed by Rev D B Dibble. Formerly Annie B Weaver of Hancock MD she has not heard from him and fears possible foul play. She requests immediate tips from anyone with information.
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Southern Railway Meeting Elects Directors in Richmond
The thirteenth annual stockholders meeting of the Southern Railroad Company was held in Richmond with Col A B Andrews presiding. About 1.29 million shares were represented, the fiscal year ending June 30, 1906 was approved, and the board’s actions ratified. Alexander B Andrews Joseph Brian Robert M Galloway and Samuel Inman were elected directors for three years.
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Traveling Passenger Agents to Hold Next Convention in Norfolk
Three hundred railroad representatives attend the annual convention of the American Association of Traveling Passenger Agents in session here. President Benjamin presides. Secretary report shows four members present. On motion it was decided to hold the convention next in Jamestown or Jam during October in Virginia.
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Feud Violence Ties to Panther Valley Shooting
Bluefield West Virginia October 9 Halsey Batley shot and killed James Chambers about moon ago near Panther seventy miles west of the city The shooting stems from an old feud Chambers had killed six or seven men including a brother of Halsey Batley in 1800 A surgeon reportedly extracted a bullet and a purgeon moved the bullet during treatment The article notes a prior history of revenge and deceased victims.
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James Chambers
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Halsey Balley
Woman fatally slashed by man living with her in Baltimore
A man living with a Baltimore woman attacked her at 6 am at 650 West Biddle Street. He struck her repeatedly and cut her throat, nearly severing her head, then was captured by police after a chase. He confessed only that they had argued and offered no motive.
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Mrs Sloan Seeks Divorce In Cumberland Suit
Mary A Sloan of Petersburg Wa files for divorce from David Sloan president of Lonaconing Savings Bank and former Maryland bankers leader. She cites cruelty and neglect over eleven years, recounting lack of monetary support including only 50 cents in ten years and funds needed to attend her father's death.
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Cumberland
Mary A Sloan
Petersburg
Mensa Et Thora
David Loan
Lonaconing Savings Bank
Marylandiate Bankers’ Association
Sloan
James M Sloan
United States
Baltimore
Dre Sloan
Lonaconing
St Petersburg
Wife charges bigamy finds husband alive and remarried
Mary D Griffin of Allegheny Pennsylvania testified before Justice Arthur Dawson in Cumberland that her husband Thomas Timenua Griffin restaurant keeper aged thirty four, formerly rumored dead, married Margaret Veronica Lonaconing on February 24 1905. Griffin reportedly was widower at the time of the second marriage. Griffin was previously married to Griffin by a Pittsburgh magistrate years ago.
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Cumberland
Mary D . Griffin
Allegheny
Arthur Dawson
Thomas Timenua Griffin
South Cumberland
Griffin
Margaret Veronica
Lonaconing
William A Malyin
Methodist Protestant Church
Gumberland
Pittsburg
Schooley On The Stand In Crawford Will Case
Scranton Pennsylvania Oct 9 George B Schooley took the stand in Orphans Court for the Crawford will contest hearing. He explained delaying filing the will for eighteen months after Mr Crawford's death, citing a verbal promise to Mrs Crawford to withhold until she relinquished three notes he had borrowed from Hig. He testified he finally filed fearing heirs would compel payment of the notes. handwriting experts later testified the filed will may be a forgery.
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George B Schooley
Crawford
Orphans’ Court
Schooley
David Carvalho
Willy Kingsley
New York
Albert Poschaech
Accharetti
Captain Har ry R Lee Marries Miss Emma Watt in Newport News
Captain Harry R Lee of the Eleventh Infantry wed Miss Emma Clinton Watt of Providence Rhode Island at the First Presbyterian Church in Newport News Virginia. The ceremony came after his order to Cuba and the couple planned a Providence ceremony next month.Mrs Watt is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter M Watt of Providence.
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Alexandria Council Adopts Higher Gas Prompt-Payment Premium
Alexandria city council voted unanimously to raise the prompt payment premium for gas bills from 1.0 cent to 2.0 cents per thousand cubic feet, increasing the rate to 110 dollars per thousand. The change stems from a proposed move to a dollar gas measure debated since weeks ago, with committee review pending. The meeting also covered sidewalk grade issues in front of Grace Episcopal Church and other city finance items, including bond renewals and street improvements.
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Strauss
Syrian Leper Safe Visit Quells Pickens Rumor
In Elkins West Virginia on October 9 the county ghzorlf found leper George Rosen safe at Pickens dispelling rumors of danger. Pickens residents remain quiet toward Raschid but wary of the state and the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Alarmist reports about nurse Philip Gosman forcing him to depart town arose from threats tied to his trips from camp to town.
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Elkins
W Va
George Rosen
Pickeng
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Raschid
Baltimore and Ohio
Go. Dawson
Philip Gosman
Acquitted of Murder in Richmond Preliminary Hearing
Richmond Virginia October ICO Child Case charged with murder of AR Kelly discharged at preliminary hearing before Justice Crutchfield. Sufficient evidence showed the shooting was accidental. Childress, a fast friend, was in a light scuffle for a revolver in a Broad Street saloon when it discharged, killing Kelly instantaneously.
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Richmond
AR Kally
Crutchfield
Paice Court
Childress
Broad Street
Kelly
Amoss
Found verdict of murder in Wheeling case
police have not yet solved the mystery surrounding the death of Harry Bishop. investigation continues as detectives review evidence and interview witnesses. no formal charges filed at this time.
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Wheeling
Meystery
Harry Bishop
Cuban disarmament rules and pardon provisions amid unrest
Provisional Governor outlines amnesty terms for insurrectionary forces, delaying prosecutions and granting pardons upon proper evidence of past possession of horses and arms. Provisions suspend cases where certificates show turnover to brigade custody, while post-July 1 violators face arrests. Governor Taft orders measures to restore peace and addresses Cuban sovereignty debates as US officials gauge stabilizing steps.
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Guy Taft
Vayroads Trust
Strikers Remain Elam on Southern System
The Washington Post reports 90 workers quit yesterday across the Southern system. Strikers say they are satisfied with the outcome while Southern officials take steps to meet their demands.
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Spencer Ngc
Judge Pollary Uses Pledges To Save Drunkards In St Louis
Judge William Jefferson Pallary of St Louis enforces a one year temperance pledge to avoid drinking, with options including bonds, fines, or workhouse time. He visits offenders nightly for supervision and has claimed hundreds reformed through his method, including a mule witness anecdote and a $60 fine after the animal case.
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New York
William Jefferson Pallary
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Louis Piagiatrate
Mincourt
Myle
Huminne Society
Ja Sore Shquider
Death in a Practical Joke in Brookin City
Mayor Charles Smith dies at Holley Hospital after a jealous wife shoots him during a staged walk with a neighbor impersonating a woman. She wounds herself while attempting suicide. condition critical. Medley, the neighbor, not charged in the incident. Father of Secretary Murray dies. Postum advertisement cites coffee analysis and health claims.
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Hintop
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Brookiin
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Lawrence
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Addis Steuben County
New York
War Department assigns Cuba duties to Insular Affairs bureau
The War Department announces that the Bureau of Insular Affairs will handle all Cuban correspondence and records for American operations in Cuba. The move aims to place the administration in a position to supply any requested information to the President. Separately, dispatches report the Andes steamer carrying the Fourteenth Battery bound for Havana and an incident aboard the Admiral Schley involving a strike crew deserting during loading.
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Czarina Smokes Cigarettes Alleged by Tobacconist
Speciad Cable Dispatch reports a Paris tobacconist claimed to have supplied cigarettes to former Queen Margherita of Italy and alleged perfumed cigarettes for the czarina. He said she was a devotee of tobacco and that London consignments reached her majesty. He also affirmed smokers among the Queens of Portugal Roumania and ex Queen Christina of Spain.
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Christina
Hearst Murphy Pact Near on Judiciary Ticket
Willam Hearst and Charles F Murphy reportedly plan to unite on a judiciary ticket at tomorrow's Tammany Hall convention. Delaney’s nomination is disputed by Hearst managers, while Murphy remains noncommittal. Hughes opened his upstate campaign at Lyons, denouncing Hearst and claiming the press seeks control through passion.
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Parsons Gigo
Charles H Hughes
Tate
Lyons
Memorial Theater
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Wayne County
Bearst
Dupont to Aid Addicks in Wilmington Convention
The Union Republican State convention met in Wilmington after delays, with Edward Addicks as permanent chairman. The convention endorsed the state ticket from the prior Republican gathering, signaling a unified ticket but leaving local harmony fractured in Newcastle County. Addicks claimed cordial relations between the DuPont faction and his group, while officials accused of betrayal by Senator Alles and Auditor Layton were denounced as traitors after a Kent County vote.
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Washington
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Moody 10 Probe Charge Emerges Against Shipyard Firm
Secretary Bonaparte handed Attorney General Moody affidavits by Frank Wimmett of Pittsburg accusing Shelby Tube Company of stealing an inspector stamp and delivering defective tubes for navy boilers. Witnesses will be summoned, and perjury prosecutions possible if affidavits are proven false. John J Wharton, Emmett's former business partner, ready to testify. Navy Secretary vows thorough investigation.
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Moody
Frank Wimmett
Pitsburg
Shelby Tube Company
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John J Wharton
Secretary of the Navy
Yellow fever causes Marines to leave Cienfuegos
In Cienfuegos, Col Barnett ordered immediate removal of American marines due to yellow fever appearing in the city. A patient came from Cruces where two other cases were reported, with three cases total in the area. Ocean steamer movements list arrivals and sailings including Bremen, Wilhelmina, Hellig Olav, and Carmania routes.
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