Mrs Hill Named To Head District Rebekah Society
Mrs Hill was chosen to lead District Rebekah, with M and S Vandine named district secretary. The annual convention at Old Wells hall heard speakers from Witlumatown and Valrmont, including district officers, with a large turnout and several pledges and awards conferred. The event included a grand assembly meeting, committee assignments, and plans for the next district gathering in Se. Almond.
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Mrs. Hill
Rebekah Society
Tae
Younkw Boys
Gieta
Mra
JB. Stager
J. Bias
Ale Bias
Mea T. Rumbaugh
Spring HI
Glot
Oliver
Brutt
Oxhaw
Chelyans
Mus
A. Jones
Young, Stra
Macle Mitenet
Mrx
Flora Hotkin
Hort
Nanarably
Deulah Tickle
Arand Wieder
Miss Nove
Thorne
Fretetney
Grand Assembly
Bave
Terdokrngn
Oplenra
ANN
Qiktriok
Vite
Wliynd
Jehan Mandowa
Snoratary
Se AL OG
Trannirer Meg
Reuilek
Quaiek
WyoVa Erand Ware
Catrin Oliver
St. Albans
Myrtle Pauley
Clendenin
Jodo
H. Hox
Rumbanga
Chelyun
A. Ufenny
Montrose
le Danver
de Rolit
Se. Almond
Six Dead In Interurban Crash Near Genoa
Tolndo O June 20 six persons were killed today when an interurban car struck an automobile near Genoa. The victims included a man two women and two children all unidentified. eyewitnesses said the car was driven at terrific speed and the interurban operator had no chance to stop. The impact tore away the clothing of four victims.
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Tolndo
Genoa
A Withiray
New Union Head Outlines Plans For District 17
Percy Terlow named district head to replace Franke Keeney as subdistricts are abolished by the United Mine Workers. A conference of district leaders in Fairmont planned to carry out international policies with two offices, one in Southern West Virginia and one in the northern part of the state. No new appointments were made as the sub districts end by late June.
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United Mine Workers of America
Percy Terlow
Fresiden
Franke J. Keeney
Oftice
International Board
Tadttunnpolis
Garry Ut
International Gre
Cannon Ball Tale Reappears From Charleston Story
Bod W Clarkson of Charleston offers a new version of the cannon ball mystery found in a tree on Thursday afternoon the 14th loaded with powder and grape shot. He says it was placed as a safeguard by G Norvell to deter mischievous youngsters around 1874. Clarkson recounts details of the artillery’s origin and notes Norvell’s son John K Norvell of Huntington once played with the ball near Norvell’s store at State and Canal streets.
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Bod W.w.arkson
Crphel Hil
Charleston
Sol Myera
State
Caniel
Mr. Clarkson
W.va
Norvell
Mer. Clarknes
Nalls
Clark
Jaan
Mtr. Noevett
New York Chief Shruggs Off Dark Horse Hopefuls
Governor Alfred E. Smith says no, he will not discuss dark horses or second choice candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination after a day of meeting delegates from 17 states. He stresses commitment to favorite sons and notes Roosevelt as tentative nominee, with talks of McAdoo delegates and possible discussions with key party leaders if invited.
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New York
Alfred B. Smith
Tanventan
White House
Dever Sf Chieass
Smith
Chris T
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Aiminj
Tompur
Homes Taggart
Indiana
Wilber Jennings
McAdoo Delepats
Miorfta
Tryan
Mr. Meadoo
Govenor Smith
Ike
Roosevelt May Nominate Smith At Democratic Convention
New York June 20 The governor indicated he will refer the nomination to his campaign manager Frank in DP Toppevelt and asserted he knows that rumor. He noted Roosevelt will speak at the convention if he is the nominee, despite recovering use of his hand after a prior nerve paralysis.
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Frank
Toppevelt
Roosevelt
Bowen Howen
Roonevelt
C.c. Carlin
Senate
Rampalen
Wuld
George Th. Brennan
Old Guard
Carlin Eald
Newton D. Baker
Innes
Coax
Ohin
Franklin
Rossevelt
Herson
John
Backus
Kew Redford
Muass
Mayor Dever
Chicago
Bmayor Dever
Woburn
Muse
George
S. Silzer
New Jersey
Yeaterfay
Frank Hague
Jersey City
Porte
Wow. Hearst
Mme. Hearst
American Today
Hylan
Shaws Defiel
The
Herald Tribune
Cannon Ball Found Near Store Believed Real Explosive
Mr Norvell owns the ball and placed it on a limb while neighborhood children watched. Eleven year old Clarknes first touched the item, prompting the storekeeper to intervene. The cannon ball and nearby marks match Clarkson’s recalled tale from decades ago, with nut fragments and elder tree noted in the vicinity.
Platform Builders to Weigh Wilson’s Last Will and Policy
A Sun dispatch reports Woodrow Wilson’s posthumous political memorandum, drafted with eight to nine confidants, proposing the party platform: U.S. membership in an international court, open religious freedom, and liberal yet law‑enforced prohibition, with tariff cuts, tax relief, and lower freight rates. It names Sen Joseph T. Robinson, Newton D. Baker, and others as part of the circle drafting the document.
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Bautinorg
New York
Basil‘iece Sun
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Permanent International Court of Jus Uce
League Rail
Wilson
Joseph T. Revinson
Arkansas
Newton D. Erker
Cleveland
Valter Glue
Virginia
Claude Swanson
Orman H. Davis
Agriculture
Secretary of the Treasury
Frank T. Cobb
Many Stark
The
New York World
Davis Supporters Take Special Cars to New York
Charleston friends of Jobo Wo Davis plan to ride two chartered cars to New York for the Democratic convention. About 59 travelers will join the Davis effort to nominate the Clarksburg man for president. Davis headquarters opened at the Waldorf hotel as pre convention reports call him a potential dark horse with strong nomination prospects.
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Charleston
New York
Baltimore and Ohio
Chesapeake and Ohio
Jobo Wo Davis
Cheamneake and Ohio Railroad
Jena FY
eTnpbei
Capital City Bank
W. HL Dex
Yor
Geaston
Lon H. Kelly
Kanawha
Netley Bank
Clarksburg
West
Mr. Davis
Dark Horse
Pre-Convention Notes From New York Caked With Cake Plans
Report from New York previews convention scenes with mentions of a Lady Dalimore cake sent to William McAden headquarters and a debate over sherry use. Major Cohen and Mrs. Stallings are cited regarding the cake as a light political aside amid discussions of party slates, candidates, and dry forces. Roosevelt backs Smith, Dever and Silzer feature as potential contenders while Hearst and Hylan fuel talks of truces and deals.
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York
William
Georgia
McAdno
Cohen
Mes. I
T. Stallings
Athanta
MeAon
Meador
Howard Weerett
Minnesota
Hin Arate
Selentites
Smith
Women's Club of West Side Ends Its Year with Final Meeting
The Women’s Club of the West Side held its year end gathering yesterday afternoon at a member’s home. Highlights included a choir performance, committee appointments, parliamentary remarks, and a reception with several hostesses serving.
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West Side
McAdoo plans to strengthen bid at Democratic convention
William G McAdoo focused on meetings with state delegation chairmen and convention delegates to solidify his position. Discussions covered abolishing the two thirds rule for nomination with no firm stance yet. Campaign staff outlined a zoning plan for floor management with named zone managers.
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New York
Alan
Wiliam G McAdoo
McAdoo
Vanderbilt
James D. Phelan
California
Paris
Nen
Charles M. Hay
Missouri
David Gada Rockwell
Jix Bone Manners
Rockwell
Breckinridge Long
Turner Treasury
Central Park
Reed Ill May Be Absent From Meet
Kansas City June 29 Senator James A Reed of Missouri has been ill here for several days with air in pain and high temperature, according to attending physician Dr. Allen L Porter. Doubt remains whether he can attend the Democratic event.
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Kansas City
James A. Reed
Missouri
DY Allen L. Porters
Presbyterian Synod Opposes Pershing Honor Parade
Jacksonville Wis June 29 The Presbyterian synod at the closing session adopted resolutions protesting the war department method for honoring General Pershing on his retirement September 12. It urges a different, nonmilitary form of tribute and voices strong opposition to mobilizing the armed forces for the event.
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War Department
Jacksonville
Wis
Presbyterian Synod
Pershing
Bathers urged to be careful in Charleston river
Charleston safety council led by secretary r Underhill urges bathers to check daily papers for water conditions and designated safe beaches along Elk and Kanawha rivers. Mayor Wertz promises cooperation, police patrolling, and life saving equipment at beaches. The Junior safety committee, led by A Garnet Thompson, will promote drowning prevention with demonstrations by Gunther.
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Charleston Safety Council
Underhill
Charleston
W. W. Wertz
Elk and
Kanawha
Lich Branch
Gunther
Dolletting
Forehead Lamps Aid Surgeons In Grimebey Hospitals
Eng surgeons operate in Grimebey hospitals with small dry cell battery lamps that fit over the forehead to avoid risks from electric light failures. The new headwear provides portable illumination during operations and reflects advances in operating room technology.
Primary Election Totals for West Virginia Officials
Official totals released show Alderson of Richwood receiving 47,739 votes in the Democratic attorney general contest. Other Democratic nominees include Summerfield 1,763, McIntire 23,466, Magee McClune 20,386, with agriculture candidate Alfred 42,625, Wetzel 38,756, Ny Aillery 32,903. Additional figures list secretary of state Clark 61,001 and treasurer Stout 53,548 among others.
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Richwood
Charles R. Summerfield
Fayetteville
A. C G. McIntire
Martinsburg
Magee McClune
Perry G. Alfred
Weston
C. M. Wetzel
Charles Town
Sampson Ny. Aillery
Webster Springs
Mres
Donald Clark
Huntington
R. W. Baker
Petersburg
B. Li Cutito
A. Gibson
Glendon
Aulus Lester
Wayne
Taps
Sehople
W. W. Trent
Eling
Mercellus Marshall
Scout
Mits
Walter E. Stout
Parkersourg
Roy Hugh Jargin
Margentown
John D. Sweeney
Williamstown
WW. M. McDermott
Wheeling
J. A. Meo Laughlin
Marlinton
Ira
Dadisman
Hall
RATE APPEAL HEAD Public hearing on Appalachian Power water rate request
The public service commission held a hearing yesterday on Appalachian Power Company request to raise water rates at Weich. Officials and residents attended as the case proceeded, with testimony on proposed price increases and service impact.
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Public Service Commission
Appalachian Power Company
Weich
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