davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-03-16
COMPROMISE ON ROAD BILL SEEN AS CUT TO
 TEN MILLIONS IS MADE

PHOENIX, Ariz.. March 1.-The lying hours of the fourth Arizona leg islafure will see a compromise be- tween the republicans and democrats on the subject of highway legislation. according to a suggestion thrown out in the house late today and judging from statements made by leaders o9 both parties.
 In attempting to defeat house bill No. 2, which provides for a constitu- ,ional amendment to be submitted 70 the people to life the limit of the states indebtedness. Galbraith said that he and Flood of the good roads committee of the house had signed minority report on the republican bill for highways house bill 195. which was drafted after the Colorado law. He announced that the minority re- port suggested that a road commis- sion of five be appointed by the legis- lature with the governors approval or by the governor with the secretary of states approval.
 To Come Up in Two Years "If that suggestion meets with the approval of the house." said Galbraith then we can put through a bill not based in any way on party politics and which Will meet with the approy- al of all" The bill with its sl0.000- 900 bond issue finally was recommend ed for passage.
 The measure under discussion, houssbill No. ?. had its provision for . s3O.COO,0O0 road bond issue cut to | slc.oeO. 900 on the argument that while i; was likely the people would vote down the larger proposal. they might favor the smaller one. IL would would come before the electors two years hence.
 1 There was a rush by members 10 ge. their several towns represented : in the bill and located along the high ways proposed to be built Eddy. however. put up a strong fight against ,eing the engineers down to certain routes and winding the roads back and forth for no other reason than ' to include towns when more direct routes were preferable.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-03-16
BOY WHILE PLAYING WITH
 PISTOL KILLS PLAYMATE

PHOENIX, Ariz. March 12.-Fred Ward, 15-year-old son of Mrs. W. R. Ward, Of this city. was shot and in- stantly killed last night by 12-yea-- old Sidney Armstrong. The children had been playing with a pistol which Fred said was not loaded. Sidney pulled the trigger and his companion fell dead. News of the death of her son was broken to the mother while she was at St Joseph's hospital await ing the result of an operation on her daughter. The father of the dead boy is an inmate of the state insane hos pitai-
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-03-16
SALARY RAISE
BILLS PASSED

PHOENIX. March 1.-The senate today passed senate bill B, providing for an increase in the salaries of state .,eials as follows:
 Governor, $6.500; secretary of state. 4. 500: treasurer, auditor. corporation commissioners. superintendent public instruction, mine inspector, tax com n:issioners, $4,O0O; attorney general ss.4O00: supreme court judges, $S,- 900; supreme court clerk $2,7OO; su- preme court reporters, S1.2OO and su- perior court judges $5,OO0.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-03-16

changed and action at the present is what the people demand"
 Peterson, Bowman and Lines said all the legislature recognized that fact and had tried to give the people road legislation. but the republicans and the governor had blocked the wheels cf progress.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-03-16
SITTING COMMITTEE
 TO co OVER BILLS

PHOENIX, March 11.--With the end of the session next Thursday in plain view, the house and senate appointed joint "sifting committed today to separate the wheat from the chaff in the total of about $50 bills which de- mand more or les sattention. The committee expects to complete its work tonight and report at the open ing of the legislature tomorrow morn ing.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-03-16
HUNTS LIBEL SUIT AGAINST
 ARIZONA PAPERS DROPPED

PHOENIX, March 11.-Former Gov ernor George W. P. Hunts libel suit against Colonel Fred S. Breen, editor of the Ccconino Sun, Flagstaff and AL Ian B. Jaynes, editor of the Citizen, Tucson, today was dismissed at Hunts request. When the case was called County Attorney Laney announced that he had had conference with the prosecuting witness. who expressed bimself in favor of dropping the ac- tion.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-03-16
FLYER TAKING AERIAL
 PHOTOS OF FIELDS

FORT BLISS. Texas. March 12.- Taking aerial photographs of the fy- Gulf of Pacific, Lieutenant Plumb ar- Field, Texas. He will photograph the flying field here tomorrow and con- tinue to Tucson.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-26

the campaign were made by the woman's
club at its meeting last night at the
High school auditorium.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-26

avenue in the north rnd nf tho city, was
yesterday morning at 1890 o'clock. by a
street rar on tho Martins Ferry and
North York division Of the traction line.
The accident occurred on Main street
immediately in front Of the Caroline
Myers store and loss than block from
tho HON" Of the child.
ByStandcrS state that they We're Of
the opinion that Two little tots tried to
cross tho street. in front Of the car
which was approaching: ono Of the
youngsters made il. and tho other WAS
caught hy the car and his head and body
w"rc So badl% crushed that hr died in II
very few minutes Dr. McSscrly was
called and arrived upon tho scene at once
but there was nothing that medical aid
could do.
The car was in charge Of Conductor
George Dingcr and Molorman William
kitS0n, and thsy were so badly shaken
by tho affair that they were unable 10
continue their work. after turning the
car in at tho barn. Coroner John r.
Wyatt was called and ordered the body
removed 10 tho r. &. Hesl0p and Sons
norg1Ir IN b" prepared for burial. Flu
neral services will b" conducted from
the home Of thu parents IN E"rkl"y av-
rnuc. Thursday morning at nine o'clock
and intcrrnrnt will tax" place at Lin
wood cemetery NJ Blaine. Ohio.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-26
BRIDGEPORT
SVEN
Leave news items for The Intel
iigcnccr at Hickey's News stand.
Sclby & Reeds Drug Store or the
Bridgeport HardWa arc Company.
Mrs. Joseph Gotshau Dead.

Mrs. Clcora. wife of Joseph +. Got
shall of Pleasant Grove, west of this
city. died at her late home in that place
yesterday morning at 1880 o'clock. fol-
lowing a seven months illness. Deems
ed was 50 years of age and was born
1T Cadiz. Ohio. and had spent he en-
tire life in this vicinity. She was ii life
long member Of the Presbyterian church
Of Adcna, Ohio and is survived by Ter
husband and The following five children:
Mrs. George rcarcc. Mrs. Forest
Wheeler. Mrs Ernest Heath. Miss Bcs-
sic and SON. Hartman, at home, Al; Of
The children living in this vicnlt".
Funeral services will be conducted from
the place of death tomorrow afternoon
at 1:%h o'clock and intermnrt will rake
place in Olive Branch cemetery at Har-
riSVillc Ohio
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-26
RIVER n EWS IA

The gradual recession Of the river is
bringing it nearer TO a low water stage
as only S feet inches was registered
on the wharf yesterday at six p. m. and
the marks at the foot Of McNechcn
dam showed feet inch and falling.
ut both places. All three rivers are
falling al all points with no relief in
sight.
TIL" Hclcn F.. was the only departure
yesterday. leaving for Now Matamoras
AT noon.
The General Crowdcr arrived from
Pittsburgh early this morning and aft"t
taking on local freight left for Char
lesion at six II. NJ. with big trip.
Tho Liberty is in from McConnclls-
will" tomorrow night.
TIL" Helen T.. will he in tonight from
New MatamnraS md Leave on her return
trin nj noon tomorrow.
The General Wood will bc up from
Cincinnati Friday morning on her way
10 Pitt ShurSh.
Work has been started on. tho new
government marin" ways at Marietta.
mrlrr boats. hnrgrS and machinery BE-
tween Wheeling and Cincinnati Will be
mad. ut. the Marietta plant.
Captain Thomas lumbar and Rccs
Tarn formerly with tho az. Re"s a Sons
Co. Of Pittsburgh. were recently en-
riny"d by COX ii stevens. naval archi-
trctS of New York. which have gov
eminent contract for the construction "f
several towboats for the Mississippi
river.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-26
SOLDIER Who Died
. ON WAY HOME TO
Be BURIED TODAY

The remains Of tho late Carl Rnsslcr
Pratt, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry q.
Pratt Of North Fifth street, who passed
away on his way 10 this country from
France. arrived in this city from New
port News. Va. yesterday morning a: I
o'clock and was taken in charge by r.
G.. Hcslop & Sons and removed to tho
homo of the parents. The young man
was member Of tho 37th engineers
and saw service in some Of the import
an, battles Of the war. Death occurred
on board the ship while en- route 10 thus
country. and was due t6 A scrcn-day ILL
ness of nCho-pneumonia.
Private funeral services will DO held
at the home this morning for the menu
bers of the family and close friends.
and public services will be- conducted at
the home this afternoon at o'clock, In
charge Of Rev. ]. l.. I.anGhorne, past or
Of tho Episcopal church. Tho remains
will be laid to rest in Rivcrricw come
terry.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-26
Bridgeport Erisfs,

Edwin NARROW. Of. Canton. O.. who
recently arrived from france, arrived
in this city yesterday 10 spend short
visit with relatives. o.: :;
The regular meeting Of the Bridgeport
lodge Of Moose will be held in their hall
on tho Cadz pike tomorrow evening.
Delegates from all over tho county
were present at the convention Of the
W. c. r. L. which was held in this city
yesterday.
Squire William Britton is expected to
he at his office in this. city for a short
limo today for the Irs st time since his
inprratiu at Wheeling hospital. =.
Miss Anna Chandler and Mrs. Fcbccca
Doudna. Of Flushing. returned TO their
homes yesterday after fcw days spent
visiting with Mr. and Mrs. T. {. For
MGR in Kirliwood.
All Of the coal miners in this vicinity.
as well as the employees OF the Wheel
ing Traction company. received their
semi monthly pay yesterday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-26
Martins Ferry Briefs.

Mrs. s. u. Petit If North Fourth street,
has recovered after her recent Illness.
Rev: T.. &. N"ShItj. former pastor Of
tn" local Presbyterian church, arrived
here from Springfield yesterday {" spend
II few day" visiting friends.
Mss Nrrda TrauErr. who has been
confined Ia her rooms on North f'ourI II
street. for several weeks with illness. is
again abb Ia hr cut.
sam Veal. former local business man.
arrived her" from Camp Sherman ycstcr-
day after having been hunurubly dis
charged from the srrvir".
Miss H"l"u tiINrnS iS reported 10 b"
confined 10 her home seriously i'll.
car! stead has arrived HON" from
Camp Sin rnInu after rccrIvIug his hon.
Orihlc DISCHARGE
Considerable excitement was caused
hr the street ear accident on Main
street vest "rday morning.
tanvaSS"rS from tn" Wnman'S .Auxil-
liary I" tho hospital w"rr husy ycStnr-
day soliciting goods for tho SAL, which
will be held Saturday in tn" old post
Office rooms on Fourth street.
lnliC" court WIS busy place last
mi"ht. a. several ra<"$ had accumulated
sln:c Saturday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-26
Plan Playground Opening

Plans for the opening Of the city play
grounds will be made at the meeting OF
the Americas club this evening. BE-
cause the first ward ground may be used
for factory site for an addition to the
BeIlaire enamel plant it may be ncc-
essary to secure other ground in that
part Of town
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-26
CORONER WYATT
HAS BEEN REAL
BUSY OFFICIAL
Investigate Three Violent Deaths In
AS Many Days Time

CoroncrJohn r. Wyatt Of South. Bel
laire has been quite busy the past three
days. During that time he was investi-
gated three violent deaths. one having
occurred Saturday evening at Martins
Ferry. ono Monday. at Bridgeport and
yesterday ono at Martins Ferry
Reckless driving of an auto was rc-
spousihlc for tho death Of Ollie Morris.
McMechen man at Martins Ferry Satur-
day night. the coroner learned. his YER
dict being accidental DEATH
An accidental verdict was also render
cd by tho officials in tho case If Will
liam Webster Coss. Of Kirkwood, who
was killed when nc fell from tree
Monday.
The coroner was called in the third
case during the week yesterday. q ht--
tie child. Thomas Bryan of Martins Fer
ry being killed by a street car on Center
street that city
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-26
CITY SQUABBLE
UP IN COURT At
ST. GAINESVILLE
Much Interest In Case Of Solicitor
Against City Auditor and McClatn.

\ most interesting local cas-" is
scheduled for hearing h"f"r" Judge
Lynch cf common pleas court at ST.
{,lairsvilln this morning. II is th man.
damus action brought 10y tIty solicitor
James Tailman against CITY Auditor
MeGauShey and Srrvir" Director Nc
Claim TO compel payment Of salary in
creasns 10, certain employees Of the city.
Including police. fire truck drivers.
water works employees and others.
Tho city auGitort.is holding up pay
4ncf1t. Of tho increase on action Of tho
SERVICE director who refused 10 n. k his
= pay roll. including tho Increase hcrause
+ The auditor did nor certify Il check that
!. fhe' money was available. ~ in" time
. that he refused 10 o. X. tho payroll Mr..
/. Claim said that !h''r" would c"tn., 4 time
:. Should III" iasr":,s'. IL. paid. i"n th~r"
!. would be no EnonT:' ~ all 70 pay Sala-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-26

Several candidates were present al
the regular meeting OF the local Order
Of United American Men. which was
held in the rooms Of tho Hcinlcir
building last night. and all were &C.
commodatcd with the degree. Tho
meeting was very. we'll attended. and
all Of the members took an active in
tercst in the affairs Of the order which
were discussed. -.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-26
WHISTLE
1ansiur Rafidsnt Dad.

Mrs. Virginia. wife Of Steve Bcsozzl.
Of Lansing. died at the Ohio Valley
General hospital in Wheeling yesterday
evening at $40 o'clock. following a
lengthy illness. Deceased was OF Ital-
ian nationality. 90 years Of: age. and is
survived by her husband and four small
children.
The remains have been removed 10 the
la home at Stop p. west OF this place.
and funeral arrangements are incom-
pletc.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-26
Responses Fairly Good.

Local citizens have never been appeal
cd to in vain for aid in any worthy
cause. and they have again demonstrate
cd this fact by the way in which they
have responded TO tho request for cast.
off rluih ming which was sent out by tcr
local chapter Of tho Red Cross. Quite
large amount Of staff has already
been snnt to the headquarters at the
Central hose nous" for The central En-
ropcan countries. exclusive of the cen
trail powers. and the pupils Of the high
schools will hr heard from with bIs
bunch Of stuff in a day or two.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-26
Back In America

Word received from Samuel Walker,
local young man is to the effect that
he, has arrived in America again and IS
no" at an army camp in New jersey,
after spending more than years time
overseas. Walker was ono OF the five
Bcllaire boys who went overseas with
the Rainbow division, but shortly after
reaching the other side he was trans
fcrTcd TO another division and was sep
arated from the other Bcllairc boys who
went over with the Rainbow
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-26
MINERS WILL
CELEBRATE g.
HOUR HOLIDAY
Anniversary Of the Securing Of Eight
Hour Day Comes next Tuesday.

Next Tuesday will be a holiday for
the coal miners. and as a result all
mines in sub-district No of eastern
Ohio will be idle on that day.
This day is known as Mitchell day
it being observed in honor Of John
Mitchell, who was at the head of the
miners organization when the eight
hour day was obtained This day is the
only one Of the year that is observed
by all coal miners.
The observance will be quiet one.
there being no special observance nt
any kind other than that the l4'ooo
miners OF the suo-district will rest TOT
the day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-26
PiCott Child Dies

Joseph. scventeen-month-old child or
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. T.. PiEott Of Franklin
street died at the family home ycStrr-
Gay following n brief illness OF pnou-
m0n1a- Besides tho parents. n sister.
Hazel. aged four years, survives. run
cral services will b. held this afternoon
at the late home at four o'clock. Inter
mcnt VIII be in tn" Pose Hill cemetery
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-26
Junior Social Friday.

Tho members of the Junior Young
Peoples Christian union Of the United
Presbyterian church Of this city will
hold IL social in tho parlors of tho
church on tho corner of Hanover ard
Fourth streets Friday evening Of this
week. and plans have been completed
for making this one Of the most or
joyablr affairs that the young people
have ever held.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-26
Successful Rally of Sunday Schools.

The members of practically all of tho
Sunday schools Of This vicinity wnrn
present at The rally which was held
last night in the First Presbyterian
church. on South Fourth street. Aips.
If the pupils of the various denn1r ina
lions met at their own churches and
marched 10 tho meeting place in bodies.
where they enjoyed an excellent pro-
gram Of speeches and music. which. had
been prepared for tho occasion. The
main address of tho evening WAS dsliv-
cred by Mr.. Moore. one OF the state Sun
day school WorkCrS
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-26
". C, r. q, Meeting.

very successful meeting Of the
county Women's Christian Temperance
union was held in the First Methodist
church Of kirkwood yesterday, and a
large number of delegates from all Of
the local organizations Of the county
were present. 4 special program
which had been prepared f~-'''
was carried out. and Mrs.
Richards. state president ofssan.
ganiZation. was present and delivered
an interesting address,.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-26
Sniyely FuueraI Tomorrov.

Funeral services over tho romans IF
Mrs. Charles Snvcly. we'll kno"E rcsi-
dent of West Walnut street. who passed
away carly Monday morning aftnr n
short illness. will no conducted from
the home tomorrow afternoon at ,
o'clock in charge Of Roy. K. p. Da:.i"ls
of the First Baptist churcn. The re-
mains will be laid at rest in River View
ttmntNrN.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-26
Mothers Of Soldiers Meet.

4 meeting Of tn" Mothers Ut Soldiers
Of this city WAS held in tn" Board of
Trade rooms on South Fourth street last
night. with Il large number Of tn" mcm-
hers present Tn" names Of n large
number of the moth" w"r" received but
lil"rr arc said 10 u" some IN tn" city who
arc ia, listed 1t has h""n asked that
all who know Of ono who has been over
looked. Will 81" that thu name is COM
municat"h 10 Mrs. Howell Jones. presi.
dent Of tn" organization AT tn, earliest
possible moment.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-26
Coss Funeral To-day.

Funeral services for the late William
"Kale" Coss. who was instantly killco
in fall from a tree near his home in
kirkwood Monday morning at $3.50
o'clock. will be held from the family
residence on Howard street this after
noon at . o'clock. and will be. in charge
of Rev. L. S. Rose; pastor Of tho Kirk
wood Methodist church. The remains
will be laid at rest in Weeks cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-26
Plan Cleanup Campaign

\ "rl,an-up, campaign is t" b" hold
in H"liairr tn" first week III April unHCr
.uSpir"S of tn" W"man's civic club.
which each year c"ndu':S "nc Of these
valuahI" drives. Thu. club has asked
for the corporation IT all citlxrns ana
city officials. an persons ar" urged 10
,Icau tI.tt PROMISES :,t,'h arrHH;;"r"niS
Will GiN"l. l,.. ,u:,L.. wh..r'.t.y TIA" city
can have thu. dirt removed l'ian'S Tor
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-26
Fiji Sigma Chi Dance Friday.

The dance which will be given by
the members or tho Phi Sigma Chi fra
tcrnity Of this city in tho Flks' club
on North Fourth street Friday evening
OF this week gives promise OF being
ono Of the biggest affairs Of tho kind
ever held in town, as several hundred
invitations have already been issued.
Those in charge have left nothing I'M
done which will add 10 Inc success of
tho event. and all who attend will en-
JOY the best time ever.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-26
Get DISCHARGES

Albert Shevlin. who was driving an
army truck on tho Mexican border Tor
months has received his final discharge
and has returned TO his home here.
Ambrose Drake Of South Erfiaire has
received his final discharge from the
service and has returned homo.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-26
County Protective Association.

Quito Il large number of local resi-
dents arc members Of the Belmont Coun-
~ Fish md Game Protective assocIa-
ton. with headquarters in Bridgeport.
and they will probably all b" in attend
ancc at tho meeting of the organization
which will be held in their Headquarters
in tho Rifle clubs rooms in tho Helm
lcin building on Friday evening Of this
week Several matters connected with
thr protection of the game Of the state
will br discussed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-26
Ready For Big Came

The Bcllaire High school alumni bas-
ketbali team Is preparing at the present
time for Friday nights contest with the
Red and Black regulars. The contest is
to be played at the Gravel Hill gym Tor
the benefit OF the alumni association.
The alumni team. it is understood. VIII
be composed almost entirely Of former
P & 6. players The team holds prac-
tice tonight
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-26
Protective Association xs.t,ur

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Belmont county Fish and Game. Protcc-
tive association will be held lin the
Rifle club rooms in this city Friday
evening Of this week. and a large at
tendance Of the members Is assured. as
some important discussions: will take
place. Members Of the organization in
all parts of the county arc actively in.
tcrestcd in securing new members for
the organization, and the membership
is expected TO number several hundred
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-26
Eagles Initiated Class.

Tho meeting Of the Belmont aeeic Of
Eagles. in their hall on the Cadiz pike,
last night was very we'll attended by the
!; members and large class Of candidates
were put through tho initiation during
the evening. This order has one Of tho
largest rosters Of members in the city
and new members arc being received into
tho local lodge at practically every meet
ing,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-26
Corporal John Cook Home.

Corporal John Cook. one Of the most
popular young men Of this city, was e1-
pcctcd to arrive home from Camp Sher-
man after receiving his honorable dis
charge from the service. Corporal Cook
has been in charge of a company Of CHI
ncsc laborers in Tours. France, and he
was one Of the first boys from this city
to enter the service after the beginning
Of the war.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-26
Annual Meeting Of the Club

The annual meeting Of the Music. Lit
craiurc and Art club is 10 he held FRI
dav afternoon at tho homo of Mrs. j. +.
Mriiutt ,on North Belmont street. OH
rcrs for III" ensuing year will h" "l"c'-
I'd. Following tn" transaction n DUST
ness matters u social session will be III
loved