Mingo Republicans Split Over Mass Meeting In Williamson
In Williamson West Virginia March 26 a Republican split forms as White and Leftwich lead the Old Line faction declining participation in a mass meeting to choose delegates. They call a separate April 12 mass meeting and April 15 county convention amid fusion rumors with Democrats. A special train from Thacker is arranged for Magnolia district mobilizing 500 to 600 attendees with two bands.
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Messrs. White
Leftwich
Huntington
Court House
Thacker
Magnolia
Roosevelt
Delegation Plans for Hughes Face Saturday Mass Meeting
Local Republicans prepare a 400 strong delegation for Saturday's event. Delegates chosen at the mass meeting are expected to back Hughes, while state convention delegates may be sent uninstructed. Old Liners post warnings urging Republicans to skip the Saturday meeting and attend the April 12 gathering.
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Trict
Hughes
Knickerbocker Trust Reopens After Panic Suspension
Knickerbocker Trust company resumes business at noon after a four month labor by a committee of depositors. The reopening releases assets near 50 million dollars to the welfare of the community. Plans announced weeks earlier call for limited withdrawals over the next six months.
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New York
Knickerbocker Trust Company
Oldest Twins in Region Turn Eighty Three Tomorrow
Eli D Sprague and Mary O D Sprague Young, claiming to be the oldest twins in the area, will be eighty three tomorrow. Born March 27 1825 in Orleans County New York they trace Puritan New England ancestry. Mrs Young has lived in Middleville sixty years and her brother formerly lived here before moving to South Haven. Both are reported in excellent health for their years.
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Middleville
Mich
Eli D. Sprague
Mary OD. Sprague Young
Orleans County
New York
New England
Young
South Haven
Famous Leland Hotel Burns in Springfield Fire
Fire destroyed the Leland hotel in Springfield March 26 with no lives lost. Delegates attending the Republican state convention nearby were registered there and lost baggage, while the blaze origins remain unknown. Also notes Blue Ribbon Lemon and Vanilla Extracts breaking sales records.
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Springfield
Blue Ribbon
Senators Clash Over Credentials and Roosevelt Critique
Washington reporters note a Senate session diverted from currency bills to credentials for Senator-elect John Walters Smith of Maryland. Burrows objected to his swearing in but Smith was admitted after a long debate. In the House Texas Representative Beall harshly attacked President Roosevelt, accusing him of usurping power as debate on the agricultural appropriation bill paused and weather stations funding was struck in several states.
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Washington
Capitol
John Walters Smith
Maryland
Burrows
Committee On
Smith
White
Senate
Roosevelt
House of Representatives
Beall
Texas
Congress
Kansas
Virgin
Michigan
Vermont
Missouri
Indiana
Stevens Dies of Wounds After Diplomatic Shooting
Durham White Stevens, the diplomat shot in Korea, died in a San Francisco hospital after an operation revealed a worsened condition. At his side were relatives and Japanese consul General Nehbezo Koike. Koike called the loss a blow to Japan, Korea, and the United States. The Korean assailant reportedly received death with apparent glee.
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San Francisco
Durham White Stevens
Nehbezo Koike
Japan
Korea
Koike
Republican State Convention Endorses Cannon for President
The Springfield convention endorsed Joseph G. Cannon and praised Roosevelt's administration. The platform favors tariff revision rather than adjustment and maintains that the tariff should protect the public while preventing illegal combinations, trusts, or monopolies from finding shelter in its provisions.
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Springfield
Joseph G. Cannon
Roosevelt
Emery elected exalted ruler of Washington Lodge No 15
Ernest W. Emery, newly appointed day minister of the Washington AP office, was elected exalted ruler of Washington Lodge No. 15, B P O Elks. The lodge recently completed a new home and Emery will be the first ruler installed there. He has long been active in the order.
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Washington
Ernest W. Emery
Manister
The
Associated Press
Washington Lodge No. 15
Emery
Elks
Democrats Endorse Bryan for National Nomination
Indianapolis March 26 The Democratic state convention adopted instructions to all thirty delegates to vote for Bryan for the presidential nomination.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Bryan
Election delays fleet arrival to May 6 in San Francisco
The battleship fleet will postpone its San Francisco arrival by one day due to May 5 elections, now scheduled to reach the city on May 6 instead of the original date.
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Washington
San Francisco
Bry Ran Nebraskan Reception Delights Capitol Crowd
Washington March 26 W J Bryan visited the capitol this afternoon causing Democratic members to abandon a floor vote in progress and meet him for an informal reception that lasted about an hour and a half in the house lobby.
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Washington
W. J. Bryan
Capitol
House
John Collins Cleared of Father Murder Claim
Lewis T. Archer, just released from prison, says in writing that an offer was made to him and two other men to kill J. Collins, asserting John Collins is innocent of his father J. S. Collins murder in 1898. The sensational case led to a life sentence for John Collins. A pardon bid may follow.
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Emporia
Kansas
Lewis T. Archer
John Collins
Collins
J. S. Collins
Topeka
Kansas University
Virginia General Assembly Removes Judge Blackstone
The Virginia General Assembly removed Judge J W C Blackstone of the eleventh circuit for immorality and gross neglect of official duty after a long investigation. Only one dissenting vote in each chamber occurred. Blackstone planned to fight the proceedings and may pursue quo warranto proceedings in the state supreme court.
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Richmond
General Assembly of Virginia
J. W. C. Blackstone
Eleventh Circuit
Supreme Court
Bryan Named Delegates At Iowa Democratic Convention
In Cedar Rapids on March 26 Bryan's name rang out as loyal supporters were chosen as delegates at large. The platform followed the Nebraskan line with stronger Iowa endorsement of Bryan in the Omaha platform. Delegates at large were not decided until evening.
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Cedar Rapids
Bryan
Omaha
Iowa
Virginia GOP Chooses Taft Delegates At Rocky Mount
In Roanoke Virginia on March 26 the Fifth District Republican convention met at Rocky Mount electing B A Davis of Rocky Mount and Dexter Goad of Hillsville as delegates to the national convention in Chicago. L D Perkins of Kimbrick was chosen presidential elector. Delegates instructed to cast votes for W H Taft and endorsed President Roosevelts administration.
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Roanoke
Rocky Mount
B. A. Davis
Dexter Goad
Hillsville
Chicago
L. D. Perkins
Kimbrick
W. H. Taft
Roosevelt
Hughes Endorsed for Presidency by Albany Republicans
Governor Charles E. Hughes was formally endorsed for the Republican and Independent presidential nomination by Albany and neighboring areas. The Hughes League of the United States hosted the meeting with Gen. Stewart L. Woodford of Brooklyn delivering the principal address.
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Albany
N. Y
Charles KE. Hughes
Vicinity
Hughes League of the United States
Stewart L. Woodford
Brooklyn
League
Senator Penrose In Grave Condition In Philadelphia
The article reports Senator Penrose being in very grave condition in Philadelphia on March 26, unconscious most of the day. His physician remained hopeful for recovery despite poor prospects. It notes that the day includes quotes from late thoughts on human needs and wants.
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Philadelphia
Penrose
Williams Defines Democratic Attitude on Roosevelt Agenda
Washington March 26 Representative John Sharp Williams minority leader in the house defines the Democratic stance on Roosevelt's legislative program. He says good measures deserve solid Democratic votes and Republican support to pass, opposes executive licensing of trust power, and criticizes a tariff commission plan. He lists measures likely to win Democratic backing and notes opposition to key points in the president's program.
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Washington
John Sharp Williams
House of Representatives
House
Roosevelt
Congress
William
Senate
Republican Party
Williams
District of Columbia
Territories
Supreme Court
Heart Rending Interview in Auburn as Governor Won’t Pardon
Mrs. Gillette, mother of Chester Gillette, receives a telegram from Governor Hughes' secretary declining mercy. She tells Chester there is no hope as the governor did not interfere. Gillette faces execution on Monday morning for the murder of Grace Brown.
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Auburn
Kern for Vice President Nominates Kern at Indiana Democratic Meet
Indianapolis March 26 The Democratic state convention nominated a Bryan ticket and adopted a platform. John W Kern was endorsed for vice president. Six candidates sought the governorship and the lieutenant governorship saw four ballots. Three nominations were by acclamation.
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Indianapolis
Ind
William J. Bryan
John W. Kern
Candidate slate listed for state offices in Indiana ballot
The incomplete OCR lists a single candidate for each statewide office including Governor Thomes R Marshals Lieutenant Governor Frank J Hall Secretary of State James V Cox Auditor Marion Balev State Treasurer John Insenbarger Attorney General Walter J Lots Supreme Court Judge M B Larry of Logansport Appellate Court Judge E W Felt.
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Thomes R. Marshals
Frank J. Hall
James V. Cox
Marion Balev
John Insenbarger
Walter J. Lots
Supreme Court
M. B. Larry
Logansport
Died on Train Aged Man on Way to Daughter
Joseph Elkins aged about 70 from Sword's Creek died suddenly of heart failure on train No 1 heading to East Vivian to visit his daughter. A boy companion could not aid investigators as conductor checked his ticket near Northfork. The body was found with a Sword's Creek to East Vivian ticket, and the daughter lived several miles east of Vivian.
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Joseph Elkins
Sword’s Creek
Mast Vivian
Northfork
Swords Creek
East Vivian
Vivian
Rippey to be Hanged Today in Tazewell Town
Walter Rippey a Black man who assaulted two women near Pocahontas is scheduled for execution in Tazewell today. Governor Swanson refused to intervene despite Rippey’s attorney Greever seeking a respite until the electric chair could be installed at the state penitentiary in Richmond.
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Tazewell
Walter Rippey
Swanson
C. P. Greever
Rippey
Richmond
Virginia
State Penitentiary
Conklin Defeats Wright in Billiards Playoff Duel
Chicago player C. F. Conklin defeats H. A. Wright of San Francisco in the second game of the play off to settle a triple tie for the amateur national championship in 14.2 billiards. Score 400 to 313.
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Chicago
C. F. Conklin
H. A. Wright
San Franecisco
Duke of the Abruzzi Arrives Aboard Lusitania at Queenstown
The Duke of the Abruzzi was a passenger on the Lusitania which arrived at Queenstown today. He went ashore and then proceeded to London.
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Queenstown
Duke of the Abruzzi
Lusitania
London
Earthquake Shocks Rattle Mexico City No Losses Reported
Mexico City was hit by two strong earthquake shocks on March 26. No lives were lost and property damage was reported as insignificant by authorities.
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Mexico City
Auction Sale of Fine Lot of Household and Kitchen Furniture
The sale lists items from the O Phelps old storehouse on Bluefield Avenue. It will be held Saturday morning March 7th at 10 o clock. M U B Portlethwrite, Trustee.
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Phelps
Bluefield Avenue
M. UB Portlethwrite
Pure Water Healthful Distilled Water For Sale
Palatable distilled water marketed as healthful and refreshing. Available at drug stores New stands or by phone. Bluefield Bottling Co. contact 2S2.
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Newestands
Bluefield Bottling CO
Local Notices and Advertisements Mixed From Town Pages
A collage of product ads and notices lists Blue Sulphur Water Delight Corn treats, hay fever salves, bulb bulbs at East End and Hast ed Pharmacy, Sublette Barnes fish markets, Eureka Hardware Co sales, Cham berlain's Salve benefits, DeWitt's Liver Pills, Kennedy's Laxative Syrup, and Collier's Swiss Milk Chocolate with local druggists and stores named.
Chief Paul Orders Turkey Gap Closed
James W. Paul state mine inspector arrived from Ennis and ordered Turkey Gap closed until an alternative haulage method replaces the steam locomotive. Operators EK and James McQuail consult attorney Judge David Johnston. court action likely to determine reopening or continued closure with mule haulage. The mine’s safety record cited. operators emphasize safety of workers.
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James W. Paul
Ennis
Turkey Gap
Boyd
Mr. Paul
Paul
Messrs. EK. T
James McQuail
David KE. Johnston
I. C. Herncon
F W Atkinson Dead In Bluefield Residence
The death occurred at 9 05 pm last night at the home on Lee street of F W Atkinson a longtime city resident aged 63 He had suffered two weeks with neuralgia and grip with brain hemorrhage as the immediate cause He had lived in Pocahontas Summers and Montgomery counties and leaving a widow twice He is survived by two sons and four daughters with several at his bedside Interment is expected Saturday at Walnut Grove cemetery
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Lee Street
F. W. Atkinson
Mr. Atkinson
Bedford County
Montgomery County
L. A. Linkenhoker
S. A. Linkenhoker
Summers County
Pocahontas
Laura Lishner
Bluefield
First Baptist Church
Charlies
Atkinson
Newport News
Death of Mrs Rutherford in Minefield
Mrs. Be W Rutherford died yesterday at 11 05 AM at 614 Bluefield Avenue after a week long illness. Born Ella Preston in Bedford County Virginia about 25 years ago she married Mr Rutherford in Minefield. Survived by husband an infant child parents and several siblings. Funeral today at 3 PM at the residence conducted by Rev J H Thompson Interment Walnut Grove cemetery. City police and fire department to attend in a body meeting at city hall at 2 PM.
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BE. W. Rutherford
Bluefield Avenue
Ella Preston
Bedford County
Virginia
Mr. Rutherford
Minefield
Rutherford
The
Baptist Church
3. H. Thompson
Walnut Grove Cemetery
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Leland
S. M. Smith
J. Lee Harne
F. L. Black
American National Bank
W. VA
United States
L. A. Hooper
Bank OF VA
Bank OF Personal Service
Fiam Top National Bank ‘of
Bluefield, W. VA
United States Government Depository
L. E. Tierney
R FY
W. H. Thomas
EPA
W. K. Hicks
E. E. Carter
J. N. Vance
D. R. Wood
Union Bank and Trust Company
Senator Smith
Stevens
Vata
Delicht
Cannon
Ernest W. "Emery
Pate
Blackstone
Independent Voters of
George Elliot
MR. Williams
Chester Gillette
Mother
Daughter
Conklin
Wright
Mexico
Hasted
Sublette & Barnes
Hannah
Eureka Hardware Co
Chamberlain
West Kne Drug Co
East End
Bluefield Pharmacy
DeWitt
Marty Misers
Wil Druggists
Kennedy
Collier's
Suhlette & Barnes
City
Mrs. Rutherford
City Police and Fire Department
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