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Col. Thomas G. Pow said Republicans and Democrats have disappointed voters. He noted delegates to the national convention were not named at a Baltimore Progressive conference and predicted Roosevelt will likely be nominated in Chicago on June 7.
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Roosevelt
United States
Thomas G. Powhas
Baltimore
Progres
Jth Lnst
Howr
Chicago
Monel Roosevelt
Curtis Bay
Davison Chemical Corporation
A. R. Stocker
Patriarchs Militant
Department of Maryland
Washington
D. C
Raleigh C. Thomas
Plectrical Commission
Board of Estimates
Henry W. Lawton
United Spanish War Veterans
House of Delegates
Maryland Briefs Highlight Jan Deaths and Local Accidents
In Washington county January records show 103 deaths and 131 births. Incidents include Miss Julian Dayton run over in Hagerstown breaking an arm, Capt. William A. Newman injuring an arm on an icy sidewalk, and John Eicchelberger of Hagerstown dying at the table. The list notes factory accidents, a 69 year old retiree, and various local legal and business moves across Hagerstown and Baltimore.
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Washington County
Uary
Julian Dayton
Hagerstown
William A. Newman
John Eicchelberger
L. M. Martin
Gifts From Belgians to Cardinal Gibbons in Gratitude
Cardinal Gibbons received gifts from Belgium sent by relief workers and Belgian children. David Lasseer of the Belgian relief commission presented the tokens, mostly humble items made from flour sacks. The cardinal expressed deep gratitude, saying thanks come from the little ones.
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Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Belgium
David Lasseer
Belgian Relief Commission
Fairmont Hotel License Revoked by Commissioners
In Fairmont West Virginia on February 11 the city board of commissioners revoked the hotel license granted to Popple and Leonard for the Hotel Grand on Jackson Street. Police raids led to arrests including manager Harry Popple, with trials revealing startling disclosures. Chief Marr prepared a petition to revoke the license and attorneys for Popple plan to seek court remedies.
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Fairmont
W. Va
City Board of Commissioners
Popple
Leonard
Jackson Hotel
Jackson Street
Harry Popple
Marr
Pepple
War’s effect on West Virginia laundries to be discussed
West Virginia Laundry Owners Association will hold its March convention in Huntington with talks on how the European war has driven up material costs and altered demand. I N Williams, former national president and current assistant secretary, will speak. about 1000 workers are employed in the state’s laundry industry.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
West Virginia
West Virginia Laundry Owners’ Association
Huntington
W. J. Lydie
Fairmont
I. N. Williams
National Association
Woman dies in Huntington fire. elderly resident perishes
In Huntington West Virginia on February 17 Mrs Lou West 80 perished in a house fire. Dallas Williams 21 and several others suffered severe burns while attempting rescues. Mrs West was a well known local resident.
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Huntington
W. Va
Lou West
Dallas Williams
Memorial Meeting For Frances Willard Held Friday
Frances Willard remembered at a public memorial program by the W C T U at Central Methodist Episcopal Church South Friday evening. The event includes music and readings.
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Frances EF. Willard
Central Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Weak Eight Grade Exam Yields Few Passes Across Counties
In Taylor county only six of 223 eighth graders passed the recent department of schools exam. Ohio county saw 15 test takers with no certificates issued. Brooke county reported 21 of 61 passing and receiving certificates. Putnam county had 60 of 75 pupils succeed.
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Charleston
W. Va
Taylor County
Department of Schools
Ohio County
Brooke County
Putnam County
West Virginia Lumber and Builders Supply Dealers Meet
Southern West Virginia will have heavier representation than the north at the annual Wheeling meeting to be held Friday and Saturday. The association, formed two years ago by Huntington and Charleston businessmen in building supply trades.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Wheeling
West Virginia Lumber and Builders* Supply Dealers’ Association
Huntington
WV Guard Invited To Study Aviation In 60 Day Trial
Adjutant General Bond sent circulars to all state militia commands seeking volunteers to study aviation. One West Virginia National Guard member will receive 60 days to study the field under the guidance of a western aircraft company.
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Charleston
W. Va
Bond
West Virginia National Guard
When Does Hard Cider Become Cider Vinegar in Wheeling
Prohibition officers in Wheeling West Virginia wrestle with whether cider in its hard stage is still hard cider or cider vinegar after a raid on a restaurant. Officials seized several barrels they call hard cider sold under Yoat law while owners claim the product is vinegar. A specialist may be called before the next grand jury to decide the issue.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Strange Gift That Echoed Home From Gibraltar
A letter to Alderman Perk from his son Lieutenant Perkin reports arriving in Gibraltar and receiving a horse that proved to be a familiar horse from the Perkin farm, previously broken by the officer before the war.
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Greenford
Middlesex
Eng
Perkin
Gibraltar
Convict Labor Sought For Preston County Road Work
A. D. Williams Morgantown state road engineer asked the State Board of Control for 75 penitentiary convicts to work on Preston county roads. He noted Raleigh county districts will vote on 400000 bond issue for permanent roads, with Doddridge Marion Randolph Wetzel counties planning 340000 220000 100000 bonds respectively. Greenbrier near White Sulphur Springs also to vote on road bonds soon.
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Iams
Morgantown
Preston County
Man Blown to Pieces in Nitro Explosive Accident
W 8 Roberts of Marietta Ohio was literally blown apart by nitro glycerin at St Albans after his foot slipped while carrying two explosive cans under his arms. The blast, heard in Charleston twelve miles away, occurred as the material was moved from wagon to boat on the Kanawha river with no others nearby.
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Charleston
W. Va
Roberts
Marietta
Ohio
St. Albans
Kanawha
Secretary Houston Celebrates 50th Birthday
Washington February 17 Secretary of Agriculture Houston turned fifty today receiving congratulatory messages from cabinet colleagues. A native of North Carolina he led a long career in education including roles at South Carolina College University of Texas and Texas A and M. He was chancellor of Washington University St Louis when named to the cabinet.
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Washington, D. C
Houston
Carolina
Wilson
South Carolina College
University of Texas
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
Washington University
St. Louis
Frank F. Smith Jeweler Announces Annual Package Sale
Frank F. Smith, jeweler at 38 North Centre Street, advertises his second annual package sale starting Friday February 18. Window displays show contents, with a $20 gold watch offered at 25 cents. Packages priced 20 to 26 cents, some from 50 cents to 5.50 dollars. Join the fun at the shop.
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Frank F. Smith
North Centre Street
Palmer to Lead Democratic Fight in Pennsylvania
Former Congressman A Mitchell Palmer will again head the Democratic effort in Pennsylvania for the presidential campaign. He took the reins after a conference of state leaders and also announced his candidacy for national committeeman. The meeting decided not to back William B Wilson or EK Lynett for U S senator. A steering committee will appoint delegates at large to the national convention.
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Philadelphia
A. Mitchell Palmer
Pennsylvania
Labor
William B. Wilson
EK. J. Lynett
Scranton
United States
Veteran 89 digs own grave then finds life and love
Francis Marion Collins, an 89 year old Forest Home inmate, once dug his own grave after cemetery denial but now enjoys life and a romance with a woman named Annette. A Civil War veteran of Co. I, 134th Pennsylvania Infantry, Army of the Potomac, he remains at the Soldiers Home while receiving letters and visits.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Forest Home Cemetery
Francis Marion Collins
Collins
City of the Dead
Annette
Co. I
134Th Pennsylvania Infantry
Army of the Potomac
Indict Durbin Again In Bank Violations
Grafton West Virginia February 17 A special grand jury impaneled after a circuit court ruling to reconstitute the jury returns a partial report with two felony indictments against Charles R Durbin former president of the Grafton Bank charging violations of bank laws. The jury remains in session with about fifty witnesses examined.
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Grafton
W. Va
Charles R. Durbin
Grafton Bank of Grafton
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Elmer
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Montgomery County
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J. H. Holzsilu & CO
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