Hearne Reenters Governor Race Stirring Monongalia Primaries
W H Hearne anunciar reentry into the governor contest after a withdrawal, prompting a Monongalia county showdown. He pledges to name delegates to the state convention. Ohio county Republican disputes the delegate authority as results unfold. Ballots show Scherr leading for governor, with other posts voted in.
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County conventions set stage for key governor race battles
Scherr and Swisher on the ground amid a hard fight for the governorship delegation. Cabell county plans a mass convention tomorrow with a big contest anticipated. Democrats in Brooke county endorsed Bryan and backed Henry Zilliker as district delegate to Denver. In Marshall county Bryan was urged for President and Lewis Bennett of Weston for governor.
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Slashing case in Allen county goes to May term
Samuel L. Whitlow faces trial for the murder of May Sapp near Moran Kansas. Miss Sapp was found fatally slashed at her father's home on September 27. Whitlow a Moran grain merchant and former teacher whose pupil was Miss Sapp claims she pursued him to leave his family. He says the tragedy followed her insistence and their relationship ended that night.
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Ohio Democrats Ready for Turbulent State Convention
Columbus hosts the Ohio Democratic state convention with fights expected for every nomination from governor to U S senate. Debates hinge on endorsing a senate candidate, Harmon’s bid against Tom L Johnson’s control, and liquor policy amid German American influence concerns.
Senator Hulkeley Defends 25th Regiment in Brownsville Case
Washington May 4 Senator Hulkeley of Connecticut asserted the innocence of the negro soldiers of the 25th regiment in the Brownsville affray. He blamed outside lawless Mexicans and local troublemakers for the August incidents. He spoke over four hours reviewing all testimony as the Senate approved a $250 000 relief bill for cyclone sufferers in the deep south and adjourned at 445 pm.
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Eleven Crew Drowned After Steamer Millie B E Keller Foundered
A May 4 report from Newport Oregon details the steamer Millie B E Keller coming apart in a coastal storm. A severe leak and a big wave sank the ship, leaving eleven crew members dead as they attempted to launch lifeboats.
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Voting locations by ward listed for today
Voter locations are provided for each ward: First Ward at the old Smith store opposite the brewery. Second Ward at Hicks building west of Goodykoontz Drug Store on Bluefield avenue. Third Ward opposite city hall in Judge Sanders office. Fourth Ward N H McClaugherty building on Raleigh street. Fifth Ward Bird building next to Ashworth's store on Bland street. Sixth Ward Obensham Bailey store at corner Lee street and Princeton avenue. Seventh Ward Corner Mercer and railroad avenue near the overhead bridge north end of Railroad avenue.
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Bluefield Avenue
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Judge Sanders
Fifth Ward
Bird Building
Ashworth’s
Bland Street
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Uld Obensham & Bailey
Lee Street
Princeton Avenue
Seventh Ward
Mercer and Ailroad Avenue
Municipal Campaign Ends as Enthusiasm Flares
Voters prepare for election day after last night’s party enthusiasm meetings across the city. Both campaigns claim strong support and expect high turnout, with final efforts aimed at mobilizing voters before the polls open.
Lilly denounces rumors over meat sales and city drafts
In a Bluefield notice D G Lilly denies selling meat to the board of education or discounting city drafts. He pledges $500 to any church if any reputable citizen can prove otherwise, claiming the reports are political deception aimed at voters.
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Cost of Print Paper Costs Rise Hearing In Washington
An eight inch stack of telegrams from publishers nationwide about higher print paper costs was submitted to the house committee by John Norris of New York. Norris also backed charges against the International Paper Company with supporting data from the American Newspaper Publishers Association. The committee plans to adjourn next Friday to inspect the Hudson River Paper mill in Palmer Falls, Saratoga County, N Y, and hear related testimony on production costs.
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Johnson denial on vice presidential bid for Governor Johnson
At Washington Johnson headquarters officials denied rumors of a joint move to nominate Governor Johnson of Minnesota for vice president. They stated he is in the race for the presidential nomination and would not accept the vice presidency if he fails to win the top slot.
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Cincinnati Tailoring Co Suits to order from $15
Cincinnati Tailoring Co offers suits to order starting at 15 dollars. Prompt, custom tailoring services advertised with price point for made to measure menswear.
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Attempted assault on white woman spurs Lynch mob in Virginia
Passengers report an attempted assault on Mrs Meeks of Elliston while a negro suspect was captured near Shawsville. The crowd at Elliston threatened lynching as police transferred the suspect. A second man was seen near Roanoke with a reward offered for capture. The description lists a 20-year-old, 5 feet 8 inches, 65 pounds, wearing a black suit and cap.
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Gm appropriation bill faces extended debate over added funding
The measure was laid aside after the committee raised $250,000 more, including $100,000 for gauging streams and water supply, $50,000 for testing structural materials, and $100,000 for testing coal lignites and other fuel substances. Prolonged debate followed as the committee stood largely alone. The House recessed at 5.20 p.m. until tomorrow morning.
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Hungarian Woman Fatally Harmed in Inman Va Incident
News from Big Stone Gap Virginia reports Esther Barabas a Hungarian boarding house keeper in Inman was brutally killed by gunfire. Dan Farmer is under arrest on circumstantial evidence as investigation continues and husband Joe Barabas remains bed ridden from a prior mine explosion.
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Hale
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Supreme Court to Appoint Master for Virginia West Virginia Suit
Washington May 4 The United States Supreme Court entered a decree for the appointment of a master to take testimony in the suit of Virginia versus West Virginia The former seeks to compel the latter to assume part of a 30 000 000 debt created before West Virginia's creation The court asked for names for the master before the next sitting on May 18
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Outrage on McCullough Avenue In Bluefield
A late night bombing and gunfire on McCullough Avenue aimed at Black residents left a two foot by one foot crater near Wade's Pharmacy. A witness says he recognized one of five white men. no fatalities were reported as crowds evacuated and police investigated the attack.
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Twin Kentucky conventions nominate two congress candidates
Two conventions in Cincinnati Sixth Kentucky district selected separate slates of delegates and two presidential electors. One faction backed Taft via resolutions, the other passed no such instruction. Both factions endorsed Roosevelt and Wilson and each chose a different state central committee candidate.
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Kentucky
John R. Ingles
Congress
Richard P. Ernst
Taft
Wm. H. Schuerman
Ferry Disaster Drowns 120 Near Vykbhoff
A Dnieper river ferry capsized near Vykhboff with over 120 drowned after overcrowding. Passengers, mainly peasants and families returning from church, panicked and tipped the bow while midstream.
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House Overrides Committee in Sundry Appropriations
The House fully overrode the committee on appropriations in Washington on May 4, changing several items in the Sundry Civil Appropriation Bill. The action followed consideration of multiple agenda items and reflects shifts in funding decisions.
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