Kenny Wins Narrow Victory in First District Nomination
Raymond H. Kenny of Grafton edged Robert Ramsey of Wellin in the West Virginia First District Democratic congressional race by 21 votes, per county official canvasses. Other contenders included Edmund Conaway and Thomas B. Foulk as results show Kenny leading across Brooke, Hancock, Marion, Marshall, Ohio, Taylor, Wetzel counties. The tally totals 3507 for Kenny and 3486 for Ramsey.
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Ling
Raymond
Raymond H. Kenny
Grafton
West Virginia
Kenny
Robert
Kensiy
Romney Brooke
Hancock
Marion
Marshal
Ohio
Taylor
Wetzel
Mrs Albert Gregory Finds Relief Through Cardus Aid
Mrs Albert Gregory of R F D No 1 Bluford Illinois was terribly weak with severe bearing down pains and a feeling life would end. A birthday Alma nac article described a similar case, prompting her husband to buy Cardus which she tried and reportedly improved her condition.
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Albert Gregory
Bluford
Cardus
Germany to face penalties for unpaid prewar debts
Paris August 5 A P The French government ordered penalties against Germany for failing to pay in full the installments on prewar debts to French citizens The measures affect German properties sequestered in France and suspend certain payments to Germany on war losses in Alsace Lorraine and the arbitration fredomaires also tied to the dispute C O Phillips defense of a letter linked to ex service men and campaign politicizing his brother in law’s involvement is noted with denial of Legion involvement
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Paris
A.P
Germany
France
Lorraine
Eele
C. O. Phillips
Dwight
Deter
Philippi
American Legion
Atement
H. C. Ogden
United States Senate
Phillips
Wheeling
Ogden
Philipps
Philipp
Legion
Phillip
Ameri x Legion
Fairmantimes
M. M
Howard Sutherland
Take Cardus resolutions criticizing Mr Phillips in West Virginia
Resolutions passed by various poels criticize Mr Phillips as a loyal American Legion supporter in West Virginia. The note argues the censure should target the un designed, not C C Phillips, and names Dwight H. Teter of Philippi as signer. Also reports marriages in the region and a Women’s Christian Temperance Union meeting in Grafton with officials to be elected and dues collected.
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Mr. Phillips
Phillips
American Legion
West Virginia
C. C. Phillips
Dwight H. Teter
Philippi
W. Va
West Virginia's Rise From Pioneers to Industry Leader
A speech extols West Virginia progress from Morgan Morgan’s 1727 settlement to 1920s industrial growth. It highlights coal and natural gas output, manufacturing expansion, farm and orchard development, and education gains, noting census-backed evidence and projected continued industrial growth across the Kanawha and Monongahela valleys.
92 Lives Lost in Coal Mines During June
Washington reports from the United States Bureau of Mines show 92 fatalities in June due to accidents in coal mines during the third month of the strike. Revised figures list 78 deaths in April and 79 in May, with most June increases in bituminous mines of Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Production reached 22,393,000.
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Washington
United States
United States Bureau of Mines
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
West Virginia in 1890 1920 Population and Industry
The table lists statewide data showing population growth from 762,794 to 1,463,701 and coal production rising from 5,643,946 tons to 79,991,316 tons. It also notes crude oil and natural gas output, farm counts and values, road and rail infrastructure, banking, education, insurance, manufacturing, and corporate activity. Local items include residents visiting, officials in town, and business travelers from Morgantown, Clarksburg, and Uniontown with several names and places cited.
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Morgan Morgan
Alleghenies
West Virginia
Old Dominion
Seaboard
Lakes
Wiley
Yana Lumber Production
ML FI
Webster Homecoming Reflections in Grafton Area News
A long list of local residents and visitors are noted in a Grafton Webster region roundup. Names include residents from Mannington Davises Farrs and Clarksburg visiting relatives, with many attending shopping trips, church events, and a Webster homecoming celebration. Numerous pairs and families are listed among weekend visitors and travelers.
Viscount Northcliffes Condition Reported Grave in London
An APA bulletin from London states Viscount Northcliffre remains gravely ill with deteriorating strength after a recent relapse. Updates note a worsening condition and heightened risk, while routine references to accompanying individuals and locations reflect the era’s clinical reporting style.
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London
APA
Northouitré
Riot at Joliet rail yards claims two lives
Rioting in Joliet railroad yards leaves special agent Phillip Reitz of the Elgin Joliet and Eastern Railroad dead and Sheriff Janes Newkirk seriously wounded. Local authorities plan to call for alleged measures as strike tensions rise.
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Gene Phillip Reitz
Elgin, Joliet
Bathers Ordered Six Inches Apart by Police Edict
Chief Tracy acting with Mayor Reynoda issued a public safety order requiring bathers of opposite sex to maintain a six inch distance. Three policemen were assigned to enforce the rule.
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Propsty
Tracy
Reynoda
West Virginia Womens Clubs Set for Shepherdstown Meet
Plans are underway for the eighteenth annual convention of the West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs to be held September 12 to 15 in Shepherdstown. About 150 women from across the state are expected, with Mrs. John B. Jacobs of Wheeling as president and Mrs. William Gay Brown of Kingwood presiding at the luncheon. Local clubs in Charlestown, Harpers Ferry, and Shepherdstown will host visitors.
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S.A. Huenton
Fairmont
Elty
A. T. Shory
Charleston
F. D. Fortney
Newburg
C. W. Anderson
Connelisilie
Cline
Baltimore
W. G. Grant
Bree
Benzear
B. B. Doll
Weston
BE. H. Pritt
M.R Moore
Elkins
W. C. Ware
Wheeling
H. E. Boom
Parkersburg
B. P. Goedewhs
Flemington
H . Harry Rosenshine
Clarksburg
William Rosenshine
East Main Street
W. R. Keller
C. R. Billheimer
Kingwood
Lewis Smith
Edwin Blaney
Union Drug Company
Westernport
Blaney
Union
J. P. Love
Elm Grove
Wheelsing
Love
Margaret Love
Pearl St
Tey
Kenneth Chenoweth
Philippi
D. W. Lawson
Pearl Street
Guy Wiliams
L. J. Walker
R. 8
Middleton
David
Indianapolis
Ind
Jane M. Hall
Knottaville
E.R. Bucklew
Dick Selvy
Webster
Lloyd C. Walter
Mary
Martha
Charles Town
Rose Lewin
Walnut Setreet
Morgantown
Elijah Heatherly
Galloway
Ellis Wolfe
Simpson
J. Emory Walfe
Chillicothe
Ohio
Kate Schock
Delaware
Julia Lewin
Walnut Street
Lancaster Camp Grounds
Athens
R. E. Craig
Rowlesburg
Gerald Hartley
Ethel Hite
B. F. Hite
Walter McAlfresh
West Main Streat
Floyd Crouse
Rosémont
W. C. Owens
Master Hume
Jas. Brock
John C. McKoure
Spencer
Élty
John Haddix
John Linplate
Indiaandanan
West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs
Shepheardstown
Women's Clubs
John B. Jac
William Gay Brown
United States
Women‘s Clube of
Charlestown
Harpers Fery
Womens Club of
Shepherdstown
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