Ephriam F. Morgan Announces Republican Governor Candidacy
Ephriam F Morgan declares for the Republican nomination for West Virginia governor. Born 1869 in Marion County, he outlines public service, farming, law, and education roots. cites labor, roads, and social progress as priorities. Morgan emphasizes no special interest, pledges equal rights, and plans a post primary platform by state convention. He urges voters to support in the May 25, 1920 primary.
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Board of Education
Fairmont
Circuit Court
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West
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Diadota
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Epbham IF. Moreau
Marcus and
Jennie Wyner Marsin
Winfield
Dative
Joige Morgan
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Morgan
Maron County
IT. J. Hatfeldde
First
Governor candidacy portrait of Judge Morgan voiced
A 1990 profile lauds Judge Morgan as farmer boy turned teacher and lawyer then judge. It highlights his character, independence, energy, and strong personal traits while noting his public cases and public support to win the Republican primary on May 25 1990.
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Morgan
West
Local social notes from Gratton and vicinity report family visits
Thornton notes Miss Bernie and Devers shopped in Gratton Tuesday. Geo Parsons visited Belington with his family Sunday. Mrs Current, Mrs Luerson, Mrs Trisler and Miss Bailey spent Saturday with Mrs Stewart Horifeld in Tunnelton. A Painter of O'Brien and Chauncey Bailey were Sunday guests. Several ladies shopped in Grafton Monday and relatives returned home from East Liverpool. Little Mary Current improves from pneumonia. Rev A C Avil moving to a farm near Irontown.
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Gratton
Geo. Parsons
Familly
Belington
Win Current
L. W. Luerson
Laura Trisler
Mary Bailey
Stewart Horifeld
Clarkaaisey
B.elsey
Grafton
Lee Antioch
Pauline
East Luverpool
Ohio
W. He Wolte
Grébneman
Misa Mary Granneman
H._L. Bloom
Orfton
A. C
Welting
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Jin Philipp
Du Ponts Claim New Anesthetic Wins Regard
Washington January 16. Du Ponts claim to have developed a new anesthetic named Anapathetic that eliminates pain without inducing deep unconsciousness and may blunt pain in obstetrics dentistry and wound care. The product reportedly preserves consciousness while blocking pain and could expand use in major operations.
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Wilington
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Naugen
E. 1 Duant de Nemoura and Company
Odessa Captured by Bolshevike Forces Reported
Jan 19 reports from Hayes Agency say Odessa the chief port on the Black Sea has been occupied by Bolsheviki forces. The dispatch notes the seizure as the latest development in the ongoing Russian turmoil.
Duffy Sentenced to Two Years in Atlanta Federal Prison
Stony Duffy, a long-time bootlegger from Parkersburg, was sentenced by Judge Dayton to two years in the Atlanta federal penitentiary for liquor violations. His checkered career spans Wheeling, Clarksburg, and Fort Worth, with past arrests, a prior escape, and a history of gaming houses and illicit liquor. Duffy’s plea and prior jail terms were noted, including a previous attempt at a pardon that Governor Caperton reportedly refused.
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John W
Stoney
Burg
Bootlinger
Thermady
Cerra
Allonia
Dayton
United States Court
Federal
Duffy
Fort Worth
Texas
Wheeling
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Viciity
Wendell Minon
Deery Grafton
Clarkebure
Harry Byrer
Harrison County
Dusty
MacCorkle
Ohio
Lquor
Main Street
Supreme Court
Hatfeld
Cértréll
Four men and one woman arrested in raids on narcotics trade
Authorities report four men and one woman were arrested in recent raids linked to narcotics activity. Cash and Liberty bands totaling thousands of dollars were seized during the operations conducted in New York on January 16. Police did not reveal further details on the charges or the individuals involved.
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Elli Tuand
Stloraeyn
Ball
Wo‘ner
Clemenceau Defeated in Presidential Bid
Paris January 16 Premier Clemenceau announced he would withdraw as a candidate for the presidency of the Republic, signaling the end of his bid amid political upheaval. The move comes as responses shift within the government and major parties assess the outlook for future leadership.
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Associated Press
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Republic of Ireanes
Ee Athed Kinetiporidté
Noto
Indicted Men Arraigned In Court Today In County
Four defendants named by a Taylor County grand jury appeared in court under charges of murder and embezzlement. Sam Cheranzi Roberta Paola and J Lee Woodyard faced murder indictments and plea in abatement challenges to grand jury drawings. Michael Kirzyowski, indicted for embezzlement, awaited special pleas after prior term. Francis Haller arranged new counsel Wyckoff and Heekmer, with pleas deferred. Judge to hear further pleas Monday. Deser tion case of Margaret Collins against Luther Amos also listed.
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Fortney
Indien
Sam Cheranzi
Raola Fotatiy
Simpson Steyr Maeland
J. Lee Woodyerd
Onions
Prince ‘Tal
Mike Kirlyonsitke
Crerent
G. W. Ford
Caerenzi
Paola
Iwho
Jed W Robinson
Alt Etechal Hilt Fe
Mike Kirzyowski
Steve England
Tides Fortney
Mon
Kiriyowski
W. P. Samples
Francis Haliler
Maser
BR. Wyckoi
John L. Heehmer
Councel
West Virginia
Taylor
James Cole
Sentinel
Warder and Robinson
J Lee Woodyard
Olive Cosa
Mos
D. Paola
Margaret Francis Collins
Luther Amos
Oiline
Ted
Wilich
Army officer plans resignation after leave ends
Lieutenant Marry Carry of the American army of occupation arrived at Meheme on the West side last evening for a four day leave. He states that when his 18a Shan expires he will not return and will resign from the army to take effect within thirty days.
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Marry Carry
Nationwide Prohibition Takes Effect Nationwide
The nationwide prohibition took effect as the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service prepared to enforce the amendment. Commissioner Kramer announced readiness to begin duties with 1,500 staff across internal revenue and enforcement, aiming to curb illicit distilling and preparation in bonded warehouses and ensure strict adherence to new regulations.
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Tgildy
Mfinirkt
Department of
Ju Alco Sudhe
John ‘Krémag
Lotagerte
Keirie
Kramer
Plute
Krofmer
Staf
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Treasury
Tment
First Meeting of League of Nations Opens in Paris
In Paris on January 17 representatives from France Great Britain Italy Greece Belgium Spain Japan and other council members met in the French foreign office cloak room to organize the league. Leon Bourgeois presided as acting chair with Sir Eric Drummond named secretary general. A commission was formed to trace frontiers of the Serreban territory and the gathering lauded President Wilson’s ideals while noting delays in Washington.
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Wilson
Washim
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