Independence party convention Opens Amid Crowded Halls
In Chicago Orchestra Hall delegates fill the main floor as galleries overflow with a cheering crowd. New York editor describes Bryan as a knight in Motley while the convention salutes with the Star Spangled Banner. party loyalty appears strong as the gathering begins.
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New York
Hearst
Bryan
Knight IN
Motley
Chicago
Independence Party
Orchestra Hall
Dilworth Porter Spikes In Stock Promise
A bold ad touts genuine products from Dilworth and Porter, claiming they keep them in stock and surpass the “Just as Good Kind” with authentic quality.
Hearst Receives Rousing Welcome At Democratic Convention
Delegates mobilize in New York with Hearst leading the crowd. He speaks as temporary chairman delivering an emphatic address that wins prolonged ovation. C R Windler of Chicago speaks before the session adjourns to resume at 2 PM tomorrow.
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New York
William R. Hearst
Hearst
Bryan
C. R. Windler
Chicago
Boy Bitten by Mad Dog Develops Hydrophobia
A nine year old boy named Cook living near Taeger was bitten weeks ago by a dog not known to be rabid. He developed hydrophobia Friday and is strapped to his bed. Neighbors hunted and fired on the dog, wounding it, but it escaped. Pasteur treatment is planned. the boy is nephew of L C Ellis, Taeger merchant.
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Cook
L. C. Ellis
Laeger
Bluefield City Council Debates Sewer Link and Dog Tax
Bluefield council convened at city hall approving a sewer connection ordinance and a 50 cent to 1.50 dog tax with death penalty for noncompliance. Monthly water payments proposed, penalties set, and street lighting decisions made. Residents push for street grading and school-site considerations noted. Delinquent taxes listed, licenses granted, and discussions on bridge work with railroad involvement referenced.
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City of
Bluefield
Peters
McArtor
Wingfield
St. Clair
Crumpler
Thompson
Clark
Mason
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Daily Leader
Third
Thomas Streets
Hardy Street
Pulaski
Finance Committee
Law and Ordinance Committee
North Side
Sussex
Hanover Streets
Preston Street
Bland and
Preston
Dubring
Mercer Streets
Allen Street
Board of Supervisors
G. W. Wilams
J. W
City council acts on licenses and shack removals in Bluefield
The council ordered a license for a certain company after adjustments and required owners of shacks and small buildings to appear before the council to show cause for removal. An amendment directs police to locate owners. Residents stress city cleanliness and plan decisive action to remove rubbish and improve health in Bluefield.
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Bluefield
Taft Campaign In Ohio Sets Foraker Question Foraker’s status at Sept campaign to be decided
Cincinnati July 27 Taft addressed Ohio state central executive committees confirming support for state leaders and recognizing their work. A special committee will decide whether Senator Foraker is invited to speak in Youngstown on September 5, with options to invite unconditionally, conditionally, or not at all. The Taft effort to unify Taft men dominated the day’s events at the Linton Hotel.
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Cincinnati
Taft
Ohio State Central Executive Committees
Arthur I. Vorys
Foraker
Youngstown
Ohio
State Central Committee
Simon Pure
State Central Executive Committees
Linton
Fourth Street
Hotel Linton
Notification Committee
National Committee
State
Loca
Opera Star Dies in Poverty in San Francisco
Former concert opera star Helen Dingeon died in San Francisco yesterday amid extreme poverty. Details of her career and later life are sparse, with local records noting her prominent past as aHigh profile performer.
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San Francisco
Helen Dingeon
Couics Opera
Ribbon Vanilla Ad Promises Purity and Value
An advertising pitch touts Ribbon Vanilla as absolutely pure and long lasting. The claim highlights exceptional flavor and greater usage per bottle, urging readers to switch to the product for superior quality and economy.
Faction Fights Mark Key West Virginia Democratic Convention
The Charleston report details a heated West Virginia Democratic showdown at Denver and ahead of the state convention. It notes McGraw and Chilton clashes for national committeeman, Littlepage’s bid for governor, and Bennett’s strong delegate support with 1 129 votes expected at the convention and 565 needed to win.
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Charleston
McGraw
Chiltons
Denver
Chilton
George J. Neal
Louis Bennett
Neal
West Virginia
Colorado
Bennett
Adam Littlepage
Kanjawha
Littlepage
Thomas KF. Hodges
David BE
Johnson
Nes
Senate
Astich
Cruse
William &. Chilton
McGraw Steam Roller
Brother Joe
Behall of Littlepage
Johnson Hodges
State Committee
MeGhraw
Het McGraw
Grafton
Can
Republican ticket candidates and county choices listed
The split in the Republican party fills the Democracy with high hopes as avowed candidates compete for first ticket position. Judges and officials named include Bennett Hodges Littlepage for top spots, Judge David Johnston for Mercer, Holt Wetzel Jenkins for auditor and secretary candidates Van Sickler Byrne Morton Mossman Lee Helmick Bush in various counties and roles.
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Charleston
Oo. J. Chambers
Roane
S. D. Stokes
Mingo
Merry Widow Capsized in Monongahela River
A gasoline launch named The Merry Widow carrying 16 to 20 Jones & Laughlin Steel workers capsized after 6 pm in 20 feet of water near Pittsburg. Three men confirmed dead Henry Schaffer 18 Georgehe Kimberly 26 Thomas Rydderwick 52. Others unaccounted for.
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Pittsburg
Merry Widow
Jones & Laughlin Steel Company
Monongahelia River
Henry Schaffer
Georgehe Kimberly
Thomas Ryddervick
Robinson Nominated Democrat for First District
New Martinsville West Virginia July 27 Democrats of the First district nominate BE L Robinson Wetzel county for congress without opposition John J O'Brien Wheeling chosen as presidential elector Resolutions endorse the Denver platform.
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New Martinsville
W. Va
West Virginia
BE. L. Robinson
Wetzel County
Congress
John J. O'Brien
Wheeling
Scott County Democrats Choose Delegates for Pulaski Convention
In Gate City Virginia on Saturday July 27 the Scott County Democrats held a large mass meeting electing delegates to the Pulaski convention and instructing them to support Elmer M Carter of Gate City for Congress.
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Gate City
Scott County
Pulaski
el. M. Carter
Congress
Enormous crowds set for Taft notification parade in Cincinnati
Cincinnati officials forecast 50 000 visitors for Taft notification events. Notables on the notification committee include George Ade RK E Sloan and J Warren Keifer among others from states across the region. Special trains will run from Ohio Indiana and Kentucky as marching clubs prepare for a record day.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
William H. Taft
George Ade
Tudiana
RK. E. Sloan
Arizona
John T. Murphy
Wisconsin
M. L. Steele
Alabama
Frank N. Kennedy
Arkansas
Charles F. Teeter
West Virginia
Charles J. Harris
North Carolina
George N. Ross
California
Charles F. Walsh
Colorado
C. M. Eaton
Washington
C. M. Gibbons
Virginia
Charlies W. Clark
Connecticut
Joseph &. Lee
Florida
Ingens Nolte
Texas
A. W. Ewart
South Dakota
J. R. Garton
Georgia
J. Warren Keifer
C. A. Rock
Pennsyyvania
Arthur B. Thompson
Oregon
Roy O. West
Ilinois
A. R. Burnham
Kentucky
Grant Hornaday
Kansas
C. J. Lord
North Dakota
J. D. Howe
Missouri
O. T. Bunkard
New York
Charles R. Leonserd
Montana
W. A. George
Nebraska
Joseph E. Fletcher
Rhode Island
Indiana
Columbus
Cleveland
Indianapolis
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VA Capital
United States
Union Bank and Trust Company
Bluefield, W. VA
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EK. KE
Carter
National Bank
United States Government
Edwin Mann
W. C. Pollock
L. A. Hooper
First National Bank of
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Bluefield, W, VA
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Parade
Queen City
Homer’s Place the Windsor Hotel
Ladies and Gentlemen
Henry Rodgin
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Princeton Ave
East End Pharmacy
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