Ballot contestants listed for gubernatorial and local offices
A long ballot lists candidates for Governor Secretary of State Auditor and other key posts across the state. Names appear for attorney general treasurer congressman and many county and district roles with multiple contenders in each race.
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Charles W. Dillon
H. D. Hatfield
Charles W. Swisher
M., H. King
Stuart F. Reed
J. 8. Durst
Archibald Moore
H. E. Williams
A. A. Lilly
E. L. Long
C. F. Rathbone
Howard Sutherland
Charles F. Teter
James A. Hughes
Carl C. Coulter
J. C. Pack
W. H. Thomas
Eighth Judicial Circuit
I. C. Herndon
J. KE. Brown
J.,s.aliff
A. F. Doyle
J. Gibson
F. C. Haley
M. K. Harman
J. T. Lester
Long
Board of Education
T. F. Weaver
House of Delegates
W. P. Hawley
W. B. Honaker
W. W. Hamilton
J. H. Lilly
John R. Dillard
J. Frank Maynard
Hugh G. Woods
A. M. Sutton
D. Rice
J. J. Via
F. D. Williams
A. B. Caffee
B. B. Hunt
S. N. Worley
Beaver Pond
William McCarthy
Arkans as Battleship Expected to Break Speed Record
Washington D C June 3 Naval officers anticipate the builder's trial of the battleship Arkansas to begin today over the Rockland naval course. Built by the New York Ship building Company Camden New Jersey she is the largest completed dreadnought and the trials will last about ten days with expectations of a new world speed record. The giant war vessel carries turbine engines and a crew of 500 and is said to be the first trial trip with lifeboat space for every crew member.
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Washington
DD. C
Arkansas
New York Shipbuilding Company
Camden
N. J
Richmond Youth Survives Self Inflicted Wound
In Richmond on June 4 a 17 year old named William H Hill shot himself in the right breast at 1709 Littlepage Street amid remorse over being arrested for stealing 3 56 from his brother. He was freed in juvenile court on Saturday for lack of prosecution and doctors at Memorial hospital expect recovery. He blames evil associates for his troubles.
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Richmond
William H. Hill
Memorial Hospital
Littlepage Street
Hatfield Keeps Faith In Republican Nomination Bid
Dr H D Hatfield retired for the night after a long campaign as returns trickled in for the Republican gubernatorial race. Unknown before, he drew wide support across counties with a strong show in McDowell, indicating a likely nomination by a landslide plurality despite Swisher and Dillon's long political resumes.
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H. D. Hatfield
Hatfield
State Senate
C. W. Swisher
W. Dillon
Swisher
Dillon
D. Hatfield
Kanawha
McDowell County
Vote on Lorimer Resolution Postponed in Senate
Washington June 4 The senate will not vote on Lorimer's invalid election resolution until after the national conventions if current plans between supporters and opponents hold. A full membership is unlikely before the convention. Kern speaks against Lorimer tomorrow with Dillingham for and Lea against.
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Washington
Senate
Lorimer
Kern
Dillingham
Lea
Detective Foster Cleared in Darrow Trial Contempt Charge
Detective Robert Foster of Indianapolis was dismissed in Los Angeles Superior Court for contempt of court due to lack of evidence in the Darrow trial.
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Los Angeles
Robert Foster
Indianapolis
Darrow
Labor Money Used to Bribe Jurors in Darrow Case
Prosecution argues funds traced to American Federation of Labor McNamara defense fund. Detective Bert Franklin testifies the money came from Samuel Gompers. District Attorney Fredericks says Gompers not to be implicated. Bank cashier HH Flather testifies Frank Morrison, Federation of Labor secretary, has a fund account.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Darrow
McNamara Defense Fund
American Federation of Labor
Bert Franklin
McNamara
Franklin
Arrow
Samuel Gompers
Fredericks
Gompers
HH. H. Flather
Bank of Washington
Frank Morrison
The
Federation of Labor
McNama
Roosevelt Carrying South Dakota by Large Majority
Pierre South Dakota dispatch notes late indications showing Roosevelt winning the state by a substantial margin.
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Pierre
S. D
Roosevelt
South Dakota
Bluefield Beats Elkhorn in Slow-Paced Ball Game
Bluefield defeated Elkhorn 9 to 4 as Douthat pitched well for Bluefield and Potts, Kee, and Cefalu contributed key hits. Elkhorn errors and foul-heavy play marked the contest with eleven strikeouts by Stanley Guy and a late Elk horn rally fading after their fifth inning.
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Bluefield
Elkhorn
Stanley Guy
Douthat
Potts
Burton
Kee
Prince
Cefalu
Graveley
Eddie
Hawley
Anderson
Looney
Thomas
Waldron
F. Wygal
Dwyer
Wygal
G. Wygal
Johnson
Shorty Anderson
W. Guy
S. Guy
Price
Bluefield AB
H. O
A.E Prince
Cefaluas
Cf . Anderson
Rf Potts
C . Douthat
A. E. W. Guy
F. Wyegal
Ss Dwyer
Looney Graveley
Guy
Cefaln
Karnes
Baseball Results Across Major Leagues
Scores from Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia New York Detroit Cleveland St Louis Chicago and Virginia League games show mixed results with multiple pitchers listed and runs by teams including Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York St Louis Chicago and Roanoke Danville and Petersburg in rain affected play.
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Chicago
R. H. E. Chicago
Cece Sovel
Philadeia Ts. O
Lange
Kuhn
Morgan, Houck
Lapp
Virginia
Roanoke
Lynchburg
Danville
Norfolk-Richmond
Portsmouth-Newport News
Mexican Town Almost Deserted
Chihuahua Mexico June 4 Out of a normal foreign population of at least 2000 this city has today exactly 106 foreign residents Of the 1000 Americans who ordinarily live here only thirty five men and twelve women remain An official census shows fear of an attack by federals has depopulated the town Thirty thousand people inhabit Chihuahua in peace but today fewer than 20000 are here The exodus is growing Rebels have captured San Miguel Del Mezquital Zacatecas Across the American Noe from Dunangco A clash at Torreon yesterday left two dead and five wounded Gen Huerta is moving north slowly
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Chihuahua
Mex
San Miguel del Mezquital
Zacatecas
Dunangco
Torreon
Huerta
Hyde to become first SC electric chair execution
Samuel N. Hyde was sentenced for killing his wife and her father in South Carolina and requested execution by electric chair. The judge granted the request and set July 5 as the execution date. The electric chair is to be installed this month.
Nations gather in London for wireless telegraphy conference
The leading nations of the world are officially represented at the International Radio Telegraphic Conference in London. Delegates meet to discuss international status of wireless telegraphy and to seek uniform laws for its regulation and control.
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London
Minnesota Legislature Convenes for Extra Session
In St Paul the Minnesota legislature meets in extra session called by Governor Eberhart to debate statewide direct primaries a corrupt practices act and reapportionment measures.
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St. Paul, Minn
Eberhart
Minnesota
Titanic Maiden Voyage Speed Plan Applause for Captain
J C Bruce Ismay told the British board of inquiry it was planned to drive the Titanic at full speed during favorable hours of the maiden trip and he regarded Captain Smith as fully justified in pressing on through the ice region if weather permitted clear visibility.
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London
J.C Bruce Ismay
British Board of Inquiry
Captain Smith
Federal incorporation urged to House judiciary panel
A delegation from the national chamber committee urged the House judiciary committee to pass a federal incorporation act as recommended by President Taft. The briefing occurred in Washington on June 4.
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Washington
Taft
House Judiciary Committee
National Chamber Committee
Battleship Arkansas Injury Found After Rock Collision
The naval inspection board reports Arkansas struck rocks and ripped the outer plating but will attempt a trial voyage without repairs. The ship has not yet been accepted by the government.
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Washington
Naval Inspection Board
Arkansas
Retiring steel organist travels with bonds to Italy
Pieto Fonelli, who for fifty years operated a steel organ and performed in major cities across the United States Canada and England, has decided to retire. Last week he left for Italy carrying nearly $50,000 in United States bonds.
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Boston
Mass
Pieto Fonelli
United States
Canada
England
Italy
Keeping Cream Sweet With Sugar For Freshness
Guidance from a period kitchen note advises adding two to three lumps of sugar to cream before chilling. Stir until dissolved, cover, and store in the coldest refrigerator corner to preserve sweetness for several days.
Dunkards' Convention Opens in York Pennsylvania
The yearly convention of the Old German Baptist church of America commonly called the Dunkards began its sessions in York Pennsylvania today with attendees expected to discuss church matters and community concerns.
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Dunkards’ Convention
York, Pa
Yearly Convention of
The
Old German Baptist Church of America
Dunkards
For Sale Promised Land in Botetourt County Va
Property listing describes 192 acres in Botetourt County Virginia with two streams Catawba and Borden's Run, diverse soils, suitable for blue grass timothy clover and alfalfa, vegetables and tomatoes. Features a 10 room dwelling barn stable granery carriage house dairy and more. Priced at $100 per acre with a quick sale urged and contact in Bluefield West Virginia.
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Botetourt County
Borden
E. V. Woodson
Care Huff, Andrews & Thomas Co
Bluefield
W. Va
Real Estate Sale in Bluefield by Fidelity Bank Receiver
Lot 1 in Block C of Ruffner Brothers addition plus a five foot strip and Lot 16 in the same block in Charleston W V conveyed to Joseph M Sanders to the Fidelity Banking and Trust Company. sale June 6 1912 at 5 pm in front of the bank building bidders may be present or bid by seal terms cash 500 balance in 30 days minimum bid 5200. Receiver L Williams Bluefield VA.
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Ruffner Brothers
Charleston
W. Va
Joseph M. Sanders
Fidelity Banking and Trust Company
Kanawha County
Fidelity Banking & Trust Co
Bluefield
Gale
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Slater
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R. H. E. Deon
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R. H. EB
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Kleiman
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Jas, W. Bailey, Lecy & Treas
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A. L. Smith
Norfolk and Western
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Saueger
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