Kent fugitive halted after gunfire near depot
Kent suspected of larceny eludes officers along the B and O line near the depot. Marshal Cheek of Mitchell telegraphed for his arrest. Kent, in a chase with officer Jamies Heraltoy, was wounded but captured. He faced charges including grand larceny and theft from Henry K. Nathan, with $37.32 recovered.
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Hin
Jamies Heraltoy
Atr Kent
Hernfon
Taighten
Kent ix
K. Nathan
Sun
Ate
Mitchel
Hig Elty
Jessa Goshorn
Merelving
Marshal Cheek
Mitchell
Jj Mitchell
Kent
Innocent bullet wounds lead to coroner’s inquest and death
The shooting of Walter Simmons by Frank Mallet near Plataville ends in Simmons dying after a day and a half of illness. Doctors McKittrick and May say the wound damaged the abdomen. An inquest will be held. the grand jury may review the case next week. Mallet claims self defense as Silas Mallet hires counsel. The community and two counties react with urgency amid the murder case.
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Plataville
Walter Simmons
C. K. McKlrrick
Plainville
Vance May
McKittrick
Simmons
Hastings
Silas Mallet
after _& Inman
Mallet
Pelt
Lot
Control culture at the local electric plant debated
The article criticizes local political meddling at the electric plant and urges strict business management. It notes resignations and new leadership under Heffernan McKernan and Alkman, suggesting some council members favor foreclosures to pressure a sale. It calls for nonpartisan, prudent administration to protect public interests. Also mentioned is a Rothschild gift of cigars to King Edward worth about 2.65 each in Buckingham Palace.
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Sf & Messra
Heffernan
McKernan
Alkman
Con Ferrol
Kome
Buckingham Bounce
Baron Rothschild
Edward
Raths
Falla
West End Fire Station Plans Tabled By City Council
City council approves rough specifications for a West End fire station two story brick and concrete building to cost 2800 to 3300 dollars with bids. architect Ben W. Clawson tasked to finalize. Local Elks club plans Fourth of July event. council may grant Main street tie in if carnival opposition softens. Businessmen push repeal of an ordinance banning cracker and cider sample distribution. city attorney instructed to draft changes.
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West End
Ben W. Clawson
Connell
West Tenth
Walnut Streets
Club
of Elks
Malin Street
Main Street
Eskridge, Cabel & Kauffmen
Mercantile Company
M. J. Hi
Sparks
John Daily
Henry 2
Met
Henry F. Vollmer Grocery
D. Downing
Counel
Circuit Court Schedule and Several Dismissals
Circuit court will hear divorce cases tomorrow and Thursday. Dismissals include Cora J Pride vs Isaac Pride. John E Hughey administrator v B and O Southwestern Railroad Company. Frank C Miller v Alonzo C Tweedy et al quiet title Finding for plaintiff. Ruth Miley v Edward A Myer et al quiet title Finding for plaintiff. Citizens Loan and Trust Company v Rogetta Mattingly et al foreclosure Judgment against James H Mattingly for 1024.72. Benjamin Head v William Crays damages. Change of years from judge granted and W R Gardner appointed to try case.
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John E. Hughey
Va. B. & O. Southwestern Railroad Company
Cora J. Pride
Isaac Pride
Frank ¢. Miller
Alonzo CG. Tweedy
Ruth Miley
Edward A. Myer
Citizens Loan and Trust Company
Rogetta Mattingly
Defendent
James H. Mattingly
Benjamin Head
West End Fire Destroys Ogden Street House
Fire at a two room house on Ogden atreat in the West End damaged the structure seriously. Adolph Shoptaugh owned the house with about $75 personal loss. No occupants were home when the blaze started. Losses are covered by insurance.
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Ogden Atreat
EB & L
Adolph Shoptaugh
Eight Hundred Men Strike at United States Steel Coke Ovens
Eight hundred workers at the Larimer Pennsylvania coke ovens of United States Steel Corporation walked off the job on Monday in a dispute.
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Larimer
United States Steel Corporation
Wise Would Let Go of the Plant
The council hears a proposal to stop owning the plant and transfer control to bondholders. Proponent argues selling reduces risk and secures finances, while critics warn of loss of local oversight and potential long term costs.
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Wise
City Electric Plant Costs Draw Council Disharmony
The five months ending March 31 report by William Heffernan shows a growing deficit at the city electric light plant driven by a higher coal bill and larger salaries. Council members debate saving coal costs and possible foreclosure while criticising repairs left undone and calling the plant a white elephant.
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Board of Directors
Wiliam Heffernan
Rectbra
Heffernan
Wise
Fourth Ward
L. P. Helphenstine
Cornellman Hopkins
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