Republican Convention Harmonious in Mercer County
The Mercer county Republicans met in Bluefield on June 20 1906 to nominate candidates for county offices including two delegates to the state house and to select delegates to congressional and senatorial conventions. The gathering reaffirmed Republican principles and endorsed President Roosevelt’s administration.
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Mercer County
West Virginia
Bluefield
Mercer
Said
House of Delegates
Republican Central and Executive Committee
Mercer Coun
Virginia
WC Aodrick Mszera Holroyd
D. Marn
J Frank Maynard
Criminal Court
Wm M.cathy
J A Gadd
E E Carter
E W Freeman Tefe
Don John M Anderson
Isaac Wright
H A Ritz
ES Baker
A M Sattor
W LG McKenzie
J H Gadd
Graham Mattress Co Secures Virginia Tech Supply Contract
The Bluestone Mattress Company of Graham wins a contract to furnish mattresses and pillows to Virginia Polytechnic Institute at Blacksburg.
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Graham Mattress Co
Bluestone Mattress Company
Graham
Viginia Polytechnic Institute
Blackbarg
Virginia Bridal Party Poisoned in California
A California trip for Mr and Mrs RC Copenhaver and their bridal party ended when the group fell ill from tainted beef during a mountain picnic near San Bernardino. Miss Mary Gibson, John H Copenhaver, and Ernest Carter were among those poisoned by a canned beef product, with physicians reporting ptomaine poisoning.
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California
Oakland
Cal
San Bernardina
Sal
RC Copenhauer
Calmowle
Bea'd
Mies Miry Gibson
John H Copenhaver
E Neat Carter
San Beranardino
No Preference Over Independent Companies
Offoily testimony in a railroad hearing described by Robertson general manager of the Western Maryland as stating the company holds stock in the Davis Coal and Coke Company. He testified that the WM ownership did not grant preferential treatment in distribution or operations within the Interstate Commerce Commission proceedings.
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Wisington
Department of the Western
Maryland
Chesapeake
Interstate Communee Commission
Robertson
Wetrn Maryland
Contrs
Davis Coal and Coke Company
Cmpany
Diibalion
Stranded Vincenzo Bonanno Refloated Off Sand Bar
New York reports the Italian steamer Vincenzo Bonanno was freed from the sand bar where she ran aground. The vessel is back in smooth water and considered not in danger.
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Sand Bar
New York
Wreckig Tigs
Vincenzo Bonanno
Aea Ia Smooth
Vesella
Senator Morgan Celebrates 82nd Birthday With Canal Speech
Senator Morgan of Alabama marked his eighty second birthday yesterday by delivering a lengthy address on the Isthmian canal and endorsing the sea level plan. The event highlighted his stance on a major interoceanic canal project.
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Washington
Morgan
Alabama
Isthmian Canal
Jamestown Exposition Appropriation Receives Senate Action
Washington June 20 The senate debated canal questions and backed a Jamestown Exposition appropriation totaling 1 125 000 plus a 100 000 Negro progress exhibit fund and 65 000 for transit of goods from abroad The House defeated a constitutional amendment proposal on four year terms and direct election of senators The House approved travel expenses for the president and 25 000 for the coming year and immediate consideration of the pure food bill was set with six hours for debate and six for reading under the five minute rule.
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Washington
Senate
Morgan
Alabama
Proctor
Vermont
Perkire
Hansa
Rrs
Reduction in Rates on the Kentucky Railroads
The Kentucky railroad commission announced its findings on freight rates after months of inspection. It set a 25 percent reduction on the Louisville and Nashville company base, with other Kentucky roads reduced accordingly, except for the Chesapeake and Ohio, which had not yet acted.
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Frankfuter
Kentucky Railroad Commission
Kentucky
Convicted of Felony on Bloodhounds Evidence
A Gates County court considers if a felony conviction can rely on bloodhounds' evidence. Thomas Hunter, a Black merchant of Sanbary, was found guilty of arson at a preliminary hearing and jailed. The W H Elliott store near Sanbury burned yesterday. bloodhounds tracked a suspect who climbed a birch tree before arrest.
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Gates County
Thomas Hunter
Sanbary
W H Elliott
Sanbury
Bloodhoundsa
Hatter
Clesely
Slemp Renominated by Acclamation in Ninth District
Marion Virginia June 20 Congressmen Campbell Slemp the only Republican member of the national house from the state was renominated by the Republicans of the Ninth district there today by acclamation.
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Marion
Campbell Slamp
National House
Alccamatin
Wanted Letter or Stenographic Work Seeker
Advert says a steno grapher is needed for letter or any stenographic work. Inquire at this office. 21 weeks.
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Icquirest
Baseball scores and league standings fragment
National League results include Pittsburg 1 New York 2 and Cincinnati 3 Brooklyn 1 while Chicago 11 Berton 1 and St Louis 8 Philadelphia 8 appear. American League shows New York 1 Detroit 3 and Philadelphia 3 Cleveland 7 with Beaton 1 noted and Chicago 2. Standings of the LLBS show incomplete data.
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Pittsburg
New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Chicargo
Berton
St Louise
Philadelphia
New Yok
Detroit
Cleveland
Beaton
Chicago
York
Bhs
Vew
Ttshure
Pa St. Louis
Cineinnati
Rooklyn
Ston
Pattison Funeral This Afternoon in Cincinnati Ohio
The funeral of Governor Pattison will be held at 2 oclock this afternoon at the family home in Cincinnati. Bishop Henry Shellmaken will officiate with graveside rites at Greer Lawn Cemetery. Adjutant General Hughes and the Ohio National Guard will provide escorts and attend with state officials and governor’s former employees and friends.
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Hughes
Ohio National Guarde
Columbus
Columbne
Governor Harris Pledges Quick Action on Ohio Law
Colombie Ohio June 20 Governor Harris stated he will enforce the state liquor tax law and call an extraordinary session to re enact any law challenged. He warned that attacks on legislation linked to Governor Pattison’s disability would trigger immediate action to restore all questioned statutes.
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Colombie
Ohio
Harris
Pattison
Railroad rate conferees fail to act. meet Thursday
Weekington June 20 with Senator Elkins absent in West Virginia, the railroad rate conferees did nothing this afternoon. They will reconvene in Representative Sherman’s apartment at the Normandie Hotel Thursday night.
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Weekington
Elkins
West Virginia
Sherman
Normandie
Mudd Resolution Passes the House
Washington Jone today reported that the Mudd resolution passed the House. It provides for a commission to study the feasibility and cost of connecting the Delaware and Chesapeake Bays by a ship canal across the Delaware plainsals.
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Washington
Delaware and
Cheaspake
Delaware
Anarchist Threats Mentioned by Portland Leader
Portland reports quote Waltir S Sealarzkines former Polish National Society president claiming an anarchist group plans actions against President Roosevelt. He said police were seeking warrants for several members after an assault during a dispute over alleged misuse of city funds. He cites about eighty anarchists in the area holding meetings northeast of Portland.
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Ore
Waltir S Sealarzkines
Polishational Society
Arsarslheti P
Roosevelt
Seslaszkiwizs Stat Mente
Ciety
Seslaszkiwiz
Ohio Coal Strike May be Continued
Cleveland, June 20 The Pittaburg vein operators of Ohio may overrule the settlement of the coal strike by Chairman Winder after a long session of the executive committee. The Cleveland Operators are against the strongest stand of the strikers and many oppose granting wage increases. The meeting will decide whether Winder or concessions will be granted. New fires in the district have started.
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Ohio
Pittaburg
Cor
Winder
Colombor
Pitburg Operato
Claveland
Mert Og
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Chesapeake and Ohio General Manager Testifies Before ICC
General Manager Jane Washington of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission. He admitted that pro rata distribution of coal ore to miners for fuel was the most practical method. He said the road’s ability to bring coal into Washington was limited, noting terminal facilities the Pennsylvania railroad would rent to C and O.
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Washington
Jane
E Doyle
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chesapeake and Ohio
Two Men Killed and Several Injured in Pennsylvania Tunnel
Two men were killed and several others injured in a tunnel accident in Pennsylvania. A shield blew out mud and air rushed into the river, trapping workers and forcing some to be blown toward the surface. Rescue efforts focused on survival as crews battled rushing water and debris.
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New York
Ecore
Pennsylvania
Esat
South Dakota Mob Threatens Lynch of Woman
A mob of about a thousand in Sioux City threatens to lynch Moses Kaufman’s wife, president of the Isaac Falls Rowing Company, insisting she killed a servant girl. She lies dead in jail as guards hold back the crowd amid tense city feeling.
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Sionx City
Moses Kaufman
Isax Falls Rowing Company
Jeni
Wemar
Mor
Mountain Mission Workers in Session at Maryville
Maryville Tenn. The conference of the Mountain Mission Workers for the southern states met here for its annual session. Representatives from North Carolina West Virginia Virginia Kentucky and Tennessee attended.
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Maryville, Tenn. Janet
Mountain Mission Workers
Siates
North Carolina
West Virginia
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Outbreak at Bailyatok Suppressed by Troops
A riot at Bailyatok collapses after troops charged the mob on Wednesday afternoon. One Jewish woman was killed and another wounded, several people were hurt by stones, and police reports describe widespread demonstrations. The government plans to send additional troops to cope with the unrest. The Balthoff regiment at Riga mutinied and reportedly fired on fleeing civilians. Details are scarce as authorities refuse further information.
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St Petersburg
Bailyatok
Kille
Anther
Pet Perrone
Soldiers Unwilling to Fire on Own People in St Petersburg
Reports from St Petersburg indicate heavy firing planned but soldiers refuse to shoot at civilians. Military units are assembling and police impose strict citywide restrictions to avert disorder as leaders reconsider dismissals. Constitutional Democrats view the change as a sign of rising tensions within guard regiments.
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St Petersburg
Mialstey
Doume
Constitutional Democrats
Ganerta
Jews Prepare to Defend Homes Amid Tense Russia Situation
Report notes suppression of minor riots by police but claims anti Jewish sentiment fuels a planned attack on the Jewish quarter. Civilians, including Jewish residents, reportedly brace for defense with two Cossack companies alleged ready to intervene if the mob advances.
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Russia
Renewal of Rioting at Warsaw Feared
Watsaw reports fear of a new riot wave as authorities adopt strict measures. Troops are stationed at key points to prevent outbreaks. The Jewish quarter remains tense amid warnings of possible initial violence.
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Warsaw
Bess
Forged Railroad Tickets Case Brought From Washington
Lyodam D Stoneberger, a railroad clerk and employee, is brought from Washington to New York to face forgery charges in the third degree. He is scheduled for examination tomorrow in relation to alleged forged railroad tickets.
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New York
Southern Railway
Thia
Lyodam D Stoneberger
Washington
For Sale by Reynolds and Shor Keystone West Virginia
An ad promotes Green Leaf Liquid Paint for home styling and Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a cough and cold remedy. It claims laxative action and phlegm relief for all ages and notes it is sold by all druggists. The text includes sales language and scattered misspellings.
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Reynolds and Shor
Keystone
W Va
Kennedy
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