Democrats Complete Their State Ticket
Democrats fill their state ticket after a long session with Governor Bennett’s ally and many names in contention. Littlepage is drafted for secretary, Hodges is named for superintendent, and Morton wins attorney general. Bosses steer the process as delegates adjourn after a near riot atmosphere in Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Bennett
Lewis County
Adam Littlenage
Kanawha County
Oscar Jenkins
Wood
J. A. Miller
Ohio
J. B. Bush
Summers
H. Morgan
Webster
Charleston
Adam R. Littlepage
McGraw
Bennett
Littlepage
Miners’ Union
Littlepate
Barbour
Tor Greenbrier
John A. Preston
H. ©. van Sickler
Berkeley
Nicholas
Col
Anderson
John T. McGraw
Thomas B. Hodges
The
State University
van Sickler
John Baker White
Major Peterkin
MacCorkle
John W. Davis
Clarksburg
John J. Alderson
Seasion
R. P. Chew
Jefferson
C. M. Wetzel
Weizel
Braxton
Pocahontas
KE. J. Holt
Calhoun
Rankin Riley
Mason
Twelve year old falls from pavilion roof breaks wrist
High Fall, Arm Broken. Little John Brannon twelve son of Mr John Brannon engineer of Beech Street West Side fell from the old dancing pavilion roof at the Park yesterday. He grabbed a rope from a tree remains of a swing and swung off the roof. The rope gave way and he fell ten to twelve feet landing on his left wrist. He was brought to town by motor boat and the arm set. He is doing as well as could be expected. Mr M F Coulehan of Palmer visited his family on West Main Street over Sunday.
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Daily Sentinel
John Brannon
Beech Street
West Side
John
Heais
Robbers Blow Safe At Independence
A bold robbery at Hartley and Gustkey store in Independence Preston county last night left the interior in disarray and the safe blown to pieces. Reported to the Sentinel this morning, the exact loss is unknown but considered substantial as the job was complete. Authorities were alerted and trackers dispatched in hopes of capturing the culprits.
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Daily Sentinel
Hartley & Gustkey
Independence
Preston County
Sentinel
Officers Chosen Today by Democratic County Executive
The Democratic County Executive Committee and Democratic candidates for county offices met at Attorney Fred T. Martins office to plan the campaign and elect officers. A Hood Phillips was named chairman, John H. S. Barlow secretary, and Dr A S Warder treasurer, with plans to present campaign strategies at the next meeting. Mr and Mrs George M Whitescarver returned from Webster Springs after a weekend at the resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. 8. Scanlon
Huntington
Dan Moosman
John O. Pendleton
Wheeling
J. JA. Miller
John J. Davis
Clarksburg
H. B. McKinley
Harrison
Moosman
McKinley
Miller
Henry G. Davis
Col
Tom Davis
Henry Gassaway
Mineral
Col. Davis
Morgan
John McGraw
McGraw
Barbour
Mingo
Douglas W. Brown
Davis Stokes
Daily Sentinel
Democratic County Executive Committee
Fred T. Martin
A. Hood Phillips
John H
George M. Whitescarver
Webster Springs
General amnesty proclaimed for political prisoners in Ottoman Empire
Washington reports ambassador Leishman says political prisoners in the Ottoman Empire have been granted general amnesty and released. The shift toward constitutional government is cited as having occurred with little bloodshed, though it is uncertain if new institutions will operate without disturbance. Local items note visits by several residents to Elkins and Martinsburg, with social and business mentions including the Hamilton coal plant receiver and plans to move to Grafton for the summer.
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Washington
J. G. A. Leishman
Turkey
State Department
Ottoman Empire
Civil Service Exams Open for Philippine Teaching Posts
West Virginia teachers may apply for U S Civil Service exams in August to teach in the Philippines. Male appointees start about 1200 dollars yearly. women may apply only if related to or employed with male teachers. Exams in Charleston Parkersburg and Wheeling, with appointments to Manila aligned to the school year.
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Fairmont
West Virginia
Philippines
United States Civil Service
Charleston
Parkersburg
Wheeling
Marion County
Civil Service Commission
Manila
Short Shift For Slayer Sentenced To Electrocution In September
Archie Herron was convicted of murder in the first degree and sentenced by Justice Bergen to be electrocuted during the week of September 7 for the killing of Rev. 8. B. D. Prickett at Metuchen on July 15. The jury quickly returned a unanimous verdict and Herron refused to testify despite counsel’s urging. He remained impassive at the jail and during the trial, declining to take the stand. Also noted are visits by Joe Huaston and Mrs. Sincel, plus Clyde Gibert’s Sunday outing in Mt. Lake Park and Oakland.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Archie Herron
Cowenhoven
Herron
Joe Huaston
Baltimore
Citay
Howard Sincel
Sincel
Clyde Gibert
West Side
Mt. Lake Park
Oakland
Taft to Discuss Cheaper Law and Justice Reform
Judge William Taft addresses the Virginia Bar Association in Hot Springs on the need to cheapen administration of justice so the poor can access legal means as easily as the rich. He favors limiting appeals in small cases to speed outcomes and reduce costly litigation. Attending officials include Cameron Forbes and Gen. Clarence Edwards, with McDowell set to speak as bar activities open August 4.
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Springs
Taft
Virginia’ Bar Association
Old Dominion
Mr. Taft
Cameron Forbes
Philippines
Clarence Edwards
Washington
White Sulphur Springs
Greenbrier
Wyndham Meredith
Richmond
Virginia Bar Association
Henry Clay McDowell
United States District
Italian in River City Marriage License Case News
Frank Auldway of Rowlesburg visited the county clerk to obtain a copy of his marriage license issued April 15 and a minister’s certificate to aid his defense against a prosecution by River City officials. The couple began housekeeping in Rowlesburg after their marriage.
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Frank Auldway
Rowlesburg
Auldway
Clarksburg Chautauqua Announces Big Program Aug 7 17
The second annual Clarksburg Chautauqua opens August 7 and runs to 17 with a strong lineup. Notable figures include Spillman Riggs Fred Emerson Brooks Senator Doliver and Henry L Southwick among others. Senator Doliver speaks August 10 at 3 PM. The event features premier oratory and music in a major county event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Bad Booze Suspect Brought Before U S Commissioner
U S Marshal H D Hupp of Parkersburg with Henry Davis of Kingmont escorted the accused bootlegger to Clarksburg for a court appearance. Henry Dav is held on $800 bond for the next term of Judge Dayton's court as officers pursue the case. A large tomato claim sparks town chatter as J W R Brown vows to display a 20 inch circumference tomato in the city. Charles Chadduck visits Mt Lake spark family members remain at Park for a spell of heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Sentinel
U. S
H. D. Hupp
Parkersburg
Uncle Sam
Hupp
Henry Davis
Kingmont
Marion County
Lilly
Henry
J. W. R. Brown
Knottsville
Sentinel
Attentin
Brown
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Summers County
M. F. Coulehan
Palmer
West Main Street
Rick
Frey
FRYE
Baltimore, Md
Castor
Senate
Purbayes
Ess Hos Als
Castoria
Bears
M. F. Smith
Elkins
B. C. Montgomery
Kingwood
Frank Welch
Bugele
Carksburg
William Faricker
L. W. Campbell
Kasson
Barbour County
F. A. Husted
Cumberland
Husted
Hamilton Coal Co
Newburg
C. P. Hoffman
Pruntytown
W. D. Thorn
Thornton
Morris Jackson
Maude Murray
Edinburg
Martinsburg
C. Curry
Flemington
Civil Service Examinations
William Taft
Virgina Bar Association
Bar Association
Jben
South
Episcopal Church
Hitchcocks
McCleary
Gov. Johnson
Bryan
Minnesota
Ilesburg
Italy
Frank
Rowlesbury
Chautauqua
Senator Dolliver
University At
Morgantown
Coon
Charles Chadduck
Walter A. Wood
W. Va
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