McDowell County Returns Show Strong Republican Majorities
Vote totals across offices reveal clear support for the Republican nominees. Hatfield leads governor with a 5,904 majority, Reed secretary of state by 4,257, Shawkey schools by 4,492, and Lilly attorney general by 7,324, with broader margins for auditor Darst and other statewide posts. County results include Strother for state senate with a 6,928 edge, and multiple delegates and local positions showing robust GOP backing.
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W. W. Wythe
Whytoe
Baseball results across leagues postponed by rain
Rain halted a full slate of games in both leagues with multiple stoppages. Chicago saw a scoreless ledger for Ph Chicago, Washington and others while St Louis hosted Philadelphia, Cleveland faced New York, and Detroit battled Boston with incomplete box scores.
Virginia League Rainouts and Mixed Scores
In the Virginia League rain affected multiple games. Richmond faced Lynchburg in a rain delay while Newport News met Norfolk also washed out. Portsmouth and Roanoke battled in a game with unclear innings. Petersburg defeated Danville with a lopsided score as rain disrupted several announcements.
Mountain State League Scores and Postponements
Mountain State League results include Huntington 1 Charleston 3 and Ashland Catlettsburg 3 Middleport Pomeroy 11 with Williamson Ironton postponed due to rain.
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Supervising Architect Resigns After Policy Dispute
James Knox Taylor longtime supervising architect of the treasury department and his secretary J Harvid McDowell submitted their resignations to Secretary MacVeagh. Disagreements over office economy led to a committee recommending staff cuts and salary reductions, with Mrs Taylor opposing further salary trims.
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Fine Bedding Plants Send for List from Fallon Florist
Advertisement from Fallon Florist of Roanoke Virginia offering prompt shipments of fine bedding plants. Request a mailed list with current varieties and prices.
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Roanoke
Waylaid and Shot Well Known Farmer Killed in Red Jacket
Special report from Red Jacket West Virginia details the murder of farmer Hoskins while returning from Matewan. He leaves a wife and six children, with authorities promising arrests once ample proof is secured. The killing occurred between one and two a.m. amid a revived family feud linked to the primary election.
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Swamp Land Reclamation Survey Sought for 80 Million Acres
The Southern Commercial Congress asks Congress for a full survey of swamp and overflowed lands in the United States. It calls for soil assessment and cost estimates for a comprehensive reclamation plan. The petition, delivered to the Senate by Senator Duncan A. Fletcher of Florida, notes more than eighty million acres exist nationwide.
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June Week Observance At Naval Academy Attended By German Officers
Annapolis Md June 6 The naval academy observes June Week with German warship officers arriving at Hampton Roads. They are hosted at luncheon by Superintendent Gibbons and tour facilities. Tomorrow President Taft will deliver diplomas to graduates.
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Bluefield Considers Entry Into Virginia League Franchise
Bluefield officials weigh taking over the Danville franchise to join the Virginia League. Prospects hinge on a favorable, affordable contract, with concerns over payroll, player contracts, and field capacity. Bluefield fans want a competitive team branded the Coal Diggers and backed by coalfield support, aiming for a pennant within three years.
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Bluefield
Danville Baseball Club
Danville
Matz
P. J. Kelly
Philadelphia
Roanoke
Coal Diggers
West Virginia
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