Second West Virginia GOP convention nominates Sturgiss for a term
The Second West Virginia Congressional District Republican convention at Keyser nominated Congressman George C. Sturgiss by acclimation after initial nomination by Frank C. Reynolds and support from W. P. Scott and others. A congressional committee was organized and strong resolutions praised the party’s national and state course, endorsing tariff reform, rail regulation, postal savings, new states, public works, pensions, and agricultural and mining policies.
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Keyser
George C. Suirgiss
Sentinel
Sturgiss
Frank C. Reynolds
Mineral County
Baker
Randolph
B. F. Bailey
Taylor County
J. G. St. Clair
Taylor
George C
W. P. Scott
F H. Babb
W. W. Ferguson
Betryburg
Barbour County
H. A. Downs
Martinsburg
Berkeley County
B. P. Babb
Martin
Grant County
Maurice Scanlon
Three Churches
Hampshire County
F. A. Wilkins
Needmore
Hardy County
Geo. R. Bready
Harpers Ferry
Jefferson County
N. Finnell
United States
Councils of Nations
Congress
William Howard
Wedded Tuesday at Oakland Promotes Quiet Nupitals
A quiet wedding occurred Tuesday evening in Oakland Md with Miss Erle Wittman and Mr John R Jones as the couple. Wittman is daughter of Mr and Mrs John L Wittman of the South Side and worked at the Underselling stores. Jones played as pitcher for the Grafton baseball club for two seasons. They returned to the city after the ceremony and received congratulations from friends. Jones’ home is in Elkins when not playing ball. City water rents for the July quarter are now due at the city collector, due before the 15th.
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Oakland
Grafton
Big Fire Hits Dunbar Business District
A blaze in Dunbar Pa on Wednesday destroyed two buildings housing principal stores and offices and several apartments, causing about 100000 dollars in losses. Assistance from Uniontown and Connellsville helped save the remaining business portion. the Burham and Wilcox & Wishart buildings on Main Street were destroyed.
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Dunbar
Uniontown
Connellsville
Burham
Wilcox & Wishart
Maing “Street
West Virginia Endorsement Presses Congress in 1914 Primaries
In a public statement the authors commend federal reforms on parcels, labor hours for railway workers, child labor limits in the District of Columbia, Panama Canal progress toward a 1915 opening, and stricter immigration laws. They applaud West Virginia representatives for promoting national and local interests, pledge support for their Republican congressman, and note steady backing across primaries and conventions.
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District of Columbian
Congress
Panama Canal
House of Representatives
West Virginia
Primar Sea
Knight Taken 10 The Asylum
William Knighty who attacked the aged Thomas Devers with a hammer during a family quarrel was taken to the State Hospital for the Insane at Weston last evening. Knighty had previously attempted suicide several times and was adjudged insane after examination by Dr Jen and Justice Monroe. His condition is severe and recovery is uncertain.
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William Knighty
Thomas Devers
State Hospital
Weston
Knight
Jen
Justice Monroe
the Sentinel
Tig
Fairmont Times Lapses On Grafton League Exit Debate
Grafton quits the West Virginia League amid disputed salary limits and unpaid settlements with Mannington and Fairmont. The Fairmont Times is accused of misreading the situation while Grafton cites high salaries at rival towns and unresolved payments as core causes. Grafton stresses that failed meetings and sworn salary lists hindered reentry and claims an $800 team could not compete with $1500 to $2000 salaries.
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Hartley
Fairmont
Fairmont Times
the Times
Grafton
Times
Mannington
Grafton Association
Frank Welch
Clarksburg
Tom Haymond
League
Clark
Parsonages Painted At Local Churches
The parsonage of St Pauls Lutheran church has been handsomely painted in bright colors, giving the residence a springlike look. The parsonage of the Methodist Protestant church is receiving a fresh coat of paint and other repairs.
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St.Paul's Lutheran Church
Curtiss Wade Makes Eight Minute Atlantic Flight
Glenn H Curtiss soared along the New Jersey coast in an eight minute ocean flight at 6 26 PM directing the machine about a mile off shore at 1500 feet. A sudden turn dumped him on the beach. Curtiss hopes to pursue a fifty mile speed prize of 50000 with further Curtiss flights and other aviators anticipated to fly in.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Glenn H Curtiss
Curtiss
C. K. Hamilton
Wright
Brookin
Coffyn
Birthday Party for Miss Madge Withers Eleven
A pleasant gathering was held at the home of Mr and Mrs E R Withers to celebrate their daughter Madge’s eleventh birthday. Refreshments were served and many gifts were exchanged with a long list of attendees including Juli Hardie Phrona Musgrove Lelia Withers Madaline Shoeman Irene Yates Edna Garlow Irene Vincent Mary Ritchie Avanelle Withers Hayward Hilkey Carmine Harer Juanita Thomas Edith Hollis Hazel Perine Lorena Perine Modena Pane Lena Glenn Elizabeth Glenn Mildred Creel Greta Dolittle Marguerette Hickle Nina Kinter and Emma Johnson.
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E. R. Withers
Miss Madge
Juli Hardie
Phrona Musgrove
Lelia Withers
Madaline Shoeman
Irene Yates
Edna Garlow
Irene Vincent
Mary Ritchie
Madge
Avanelle Withers
Hayward Hilkey
Carmine Harter
Juanita Thomas
Edith Hollis
Hazel
Lorena Perine
Modena Pane
Lena Glenn
Elizabeth Glenn
Mildred Creel
Greta Dolittle
Marguerette Hickle
Nina Kinter
Emma Johnson
Woman uses hat pin to fight bull in Fulton tragedy
Mrs Thos Douglas was fatally injured and the bull nearly blinded after she faced a vicious bull in a field. She defended herself with a hat pin, gouging the animal's eyes and maintaining a grip until help arrived.
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Fulton, Mo
Thos. Douglas
Curtiss Sets Ocean Flight Record Near Atlantic City
Glenn Curtiss on a Wednesday afternoon flew 12 miles over the sea in 12 minutes achieving an average altitude around 600 feet. The demonstration occurred off Atlantic City drawing attention to the advancing capabilities of early aviation and Curtiss’s speed.
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Atlantic City
Glenn Curtiss
Ocean
Change of Meetings at Beulah Rebekah Lodge No 32
Beulah Rebekah Lodge No 32 I C O F has moved meetings to the first and third Thursdays each month and to Brinkmans hall. All members are urged to attend tonight July 7 for officer installation and other important business.
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Beulah Rebekah Lodge No. 32
Brinkman’s Hall
Bloodhounds Fail To Find Suspect In Kidnap Attempt
Bloodhounds were used in Kittanning Pennsylvania on Wednesday after noon to trail a giant black man who Tuesday night tried to kidnap 11 year old Jean Putney. The assailant dropped the child when pursued and the hounds failed to bring the culprit to bay but the search is being kept up as investigators continue the manhunt.
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Kittanning
jJean Putney
Col McGraw Gives Out Baseball Statement
Col John T. McGraw comments on the dissolution of the Grafton baseball club and league, noting town interest and financial strain, public support needs, and potential effects on Fairmont Clarksburg and Mannington, while recalling prior seasons and the team’s financial burdens. A farewell gathering for Mr and Mrs Matthias A Cassell is reported with Vincent's Band attendance and departure to Bellingham Washington.
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The
Sentinel
John ‘T. McGraw
Grafton
Cto
Col. McGraw
Fairmont ‘Times
Fairmont Clarksburg
Mannington
Ail Grafton
Ball Park
Johnson to Fight Langford in Cheyenne August
Cheyenne Wyoming reports that after Jack Johnson arrived by train he stated he would fight Sam Langford here at the front during the latter part of August or later if Langford posts a $20,000 side bet. Johnson urged the motor boat Babli.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Jack Johnson
Sam Langford
Johnson
Pitchers Fitzwater and Frankenberry Ready for East Liverpool
Fitzwater and Frankenberry of the late Grafton club left for East Liverpool to join the city team in the O. and P. League. Wheeling manager Bill Phillips pursues Chambers of Mannington and Beer of Fairmont. Prysock, Grafton’s second baseman, will move to Parkersburg to join their team.
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Fitzwater
Qatcher Frankenberry
Grafton
East Liverpool
Bill Phillips
Wheeling
Chambers
Mannington
Beer
Fairmont
Prysock
Parkersburg
Roosevelt Likely Speaker at 1911 Endeavor Meet
Atlantic City July 7 Col Roosevelt may address the International Christian Endeavor convention opening July 6, 1911. Organizers expect 40,000 to 60,000 delegates worldwide with Youngs pier selected as central rally point and Dr Francis B Clark pressing to secure the ex president as a gala speaker. Preliminary plans near completion and officers report the arrangements satisfactory for a historic meeting.
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Roosevelt
Atlantic City
N.J
Col
International Christian Endeavor
Young
Francis B. Clark
Christian Endeavor
Jeffries in fragile fit before climactic bout
Trimmed report notes William Muldoon found Jeffries despondent and nervous at his camp with Roger Cornell. Jeffries spoke little, slept poorly, and showed signs of strain and possible prostration before the fight, while doctors reported initial good health.
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Reno
William Muldoon
Jeffries
Roger Cornell
Porter
Muldoon
Johnson
Corbett
Choynski
Burny
Flamlly
Manever
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Intate Commerce Commission
Postal Savings Banks
Republic
New Mexico
Arizona
Agriculture Department
Agricultural Department
Bureau of Mines and School of Mines and Mining Engineerng
Bureau of Mines
Postal Department
Effie Wittman
John M R. Jones
H. J. Pracht
Dunbar, PA
the Asylum
C. ¥. Creel
Curtiss Wade
Fine
Col. Mgraw
Peter Cassell
East St. Charles Street
Matthias A. Cassell
Bellingham
Washington
Vincent
Cassell
Langford
Babli. Ee
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