Democracy In Her Glory Opens County Delegation Sendoff
A large crowd of Democrats from Taylor county and nearby regions gathered at the depot this morning for a county delegation sendoff to Charleston. The special train carried about a hundred faithful alongside politicians from Preston Barbour and Randolph counties. bands played as the entourage moved toward Charleston amid praise for the Bennett and Chilton factions and anticipated strong campaign activity upon arrival.
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Grafton
Charleston
Preston
Barbour
Randolph
Bryan
Taylor County
Barbour County
Tygarts’ Junction
Bennett
Lewis County
Weston
Roaring Creek Junction
Henry Gassaway
Vincent
Old Town
Col McGraw Misses Train En Route to Charleston
Col John T. McGraw, mud spattered and smoke stained, arrived in Elkins at 12:30 am en route to Charleston for the Democratic state convention. Lacking passenger cars, a freight engine and caboose hauled him. he spent the night at Randolph Hotel and rose with the roosters to meet friends before leaving at 8:30 am with Col Tom Thigis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkins
John T. McGraw
Charleston
Deer Park
Gorman
Hikins
National Committee
Col McGraw
Randolph
Col
Tom Thigis
Fireman Loses Foot In Seventeen Mile Grade Accident
Mr. F A Ricker a Cumberland division fireman based in Piedmont lost a foot in an on track accident Sunday night while firing the helper on No 1 up the mountain He jumped to open a switch and the engine passed over his leg resulting in amputation about two inches above the ankle Mrs Clyde Lewis of Kingwood visited the city today to spend time with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Sentinel
F.A. Ricker
Cumberland
Piedmont
Ricker
Proclamation for Two State Constitutional Amendments
Governor W M C Dawson announces general election submission of two separate amendments passed in a winter special session. One changes eligibility ages for state and county offices. the other raises county commissioner per diem to four dollars, with six year term design and daily pay terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. C. Dawson
Senator Scott to Mediate West Virginia GOP Rift
Cincinnati July 28 Senator Scott aims to help resolve West Virginia Republican tensions. He met with Congressman Harry Woodyard and Charles F. Teter and plans to go to Charleston for a thorough review. Scott, guest for Taft duties, spoke with Elmer Dover and indicated comfort with the national committee’s makeup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Scott
Harry Woodyard
Charles F. Teter
Charleston
Hearst Heads Independence Party Convention
Chicago July 28 The Independence party national convention opened at Orchestra Hall with M W Howard of Alabama presiding. William Randolph Hearst named temporary chairman amid cheers as portraits of Washington Jefferson Jackson Lincoln decorated the platform. Hearst urged a broad liberal stand toward business and a clear platform, while party comments and council notes on garbage handling followed, with nurses and visitors noted.
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Chicago
Independence Party
M. W. Howard
Alabama
Washington
Jefferson
Jackson
Lincoln
William " Randolph Hearst
O'Callaghan
Hearst
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Sullivan
Hopkins
Hurphy
McClellan
Tom Taggart
Belmont
Tom Ryan
Wall Street
Bailey
Standard Oil Company
Williams
Southern Railway
Hinkey-Dink
Bath-House
John
Red Duffey
Nigger Mike
Bryan
Captain Kidds
John Temple Graves
Graves
Mr. Hearst
Georgia
New York
Nan Patterson Ordered Out of Pittsburg Officials Here
Pittsburg July 28 Nan Patterson the New York murder defendant was arrested by Detectives Jeff and Lally and ordered to leave the city by Acting Captain John Roach. She left the Central Station after a 20 minute talk and a warning not to return. Detectives sought her after reports of enticement to a married man. She had returned to Pittsburgh weeks ago from the west. The day also covered a special train visit by Col Schoonmaker of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad and remarks on plans involving the Western Maryland Co and P and L E business prospects. The oil burner inspection engine drew interest from railroad men at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Nan Patterson
New York City
Gaspar” Young
Reno
Nevada
Louis Jeff
John F. Lally
John Roach
Capt. Roach
Nan
Sally
Leff
Roach
Central Station
Pitsburg
Daily Sentinel
J. M. Schoonmaker
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad
Grafton
Belington and Elkins
Col
Schonemaker
J. B. Yaks
Guenther
Henry G. Davis
Senator Elkins
West Virginia Central
New York Central
Western Maryland Co
Col. Schonmaker
Mathews Warns West Virginia Republicans Over Scherr Rift
Charleston July 25 Chairman C V Mathews of the Swisher Republican state committee blasts E M Grant of the Scherr committee for statements at Parkersburg. He argues there is only one Republican party and ticket in the state and condemns the Grant faction for attacks on leaders and the coal industry, signaling potential party ruin if the split continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
C. V. Mathews
Swisher Republican State Committee
West Virginia
E. M. Grant
Scherr Belt
Matthews
Grant Committee
Who Is She
Cincinnati July 28 Senator Nathan Bay Scott of West Virginia searches for a former gray haired sweetheart he hasn’t seen in thirty six years. He asks a Sinton clerk to watch for the woman, unknown by name, who once was his youth’s object of affection. He notes she may be married and no longer bears his name.
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Senator Scott Hunting
Cincinnati
Nathan Bay Scott
West Virginia
Harmony Ticket Propos'd for Charleston Nomination
An early morning development in Charleston outlines a harmony slate. If Littlepage accepts the secretary of state nomination he gets it with Bennett supporters backing him, even if named at the convention for governor. John H. Holt is eyed for attorney general, with John J. Coniff or Bush of Summers for superintendent of schools and C. M. Wetzel for auditor. Treasurer position remains open as of yet. A strong push is expected tomorrow to unite other minor office candidates to resolve the McGraw-Chilton mix-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Littlepage
Bennett
John H. Holt
John J. Coniff
Wheeling
McGraw-Chilton
Rev Queen D D Wins Key Methodism Role At Pittsburg
Rev C L Queen D D has been elected secretary treasurer of the Home Mission Board of the Methodist Protestant church by the board in session at Pittsburg. The appointment carries a salary of 1800 dollars annually plus travel expenses. He will likely make Taylor County his headquarters for now, with potential ties to Grafton, and plans a trip to Michigan before returning home to complete current duties. He expects to resign his present pastorate soon.
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C. L. Queen
Tapp
Taylor County Bank
Home Mission Board
Methodist Protestant Church
Pittsburg
Rev. Queen
Grafton
Honeur
Michigan
Queen
Harvest News From Kasson Reflects Good Corn Progress
Kasson reports harvest activity with most residents progressing well except Geo M Walters who has only one stack. Mt. Morris canceled Sunday School due to wet weather while corn crops look better this year. Mrs H M Cox recovers from five weeks of illness. Cyrus Poling of Tunnelton camped through en route to Tucker County. John Walters and L B Shaffer visited Grafton on business. Cove residents fix up Mr Morris M E church and Miss Appalona Walters makes the largest local donation. J M Shroyer notes several children show whooping cough.
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Geo. M. Walters
Mt. Morris
H. M. Cox
Cyrus Poling
Tunnelton
Tucker County
John Walters
L. B. Shaffer
Grafton
Cove
Social Evening At Freeman Home In Dent
Blanche and Louise Freeman entertained many friends Saturday evening with games and social chat. Refreshments were served and guests dispersed reluctantly. Attendees included Florence Cornwell and others from Fairmont, plus local residents. Also notes of Pearl Scott visiting Fairmont relatives, Nina Hamilton return from Terra Alta, and local singing school plus Locust Grove service plans for August 2 in memory of Joseph Lohr.
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Blanche
Louise Freeman
Florence
Edna Cornwell
Nora Burguoyne
Ethel
Cornwell
Becca Goodman
Stella Scott
Audra Scott
Nellie Shaw
Homie Knotts
Strandie Knotts
Grace Cornwell
Maude Hamilton
Gusta Hamilton
Stella Cornwell
Miss Pearl Scott
Fairmont
George
Terra Alta
Oren Hamilton
Anthony Martin
Braxton Cornwell
Pennsboro
Otterbein Chapel
Sinclair
Evansville
Locust Grove
Rev
Allender
Joseph Lohr
Runners and visitors mingle at local gatherings Sunday
Mr HB T Hendeson shows strength in writing as guests travel to Grafton and Lost Run. Household members and friends attend church, a birthday party for Merrick Vincent, and a long list of relatives and neighbors gather for refreshments and social visits.
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HB. T. Hendeson
Ernest Reese
Wade Lambert
Lost Run
Samuel Neel
James Neel
Keyes Linn
Gibson Reese
Belle Lake
George Neel
Sallie Reese
Rebecca Henderson
Tent Linn
Glady Creek
Bennie Reese
Hammond
Misenda Rudy
Maggie Hawking
Lee Vincent
Fairview
Merrick
Ada Fast
Rosa
Nancy Neel
Maggie Hawkings
Lizzie Neel
Nancy Linn
Martha
Ida Rudy
Martha Linn
Icy Huffman
Martha Henderson
Eva
Alma Halterman
Nathan Henderson
Warder
Willie Neel
Commodore Henderson
Rem Rudy
George Travis
Clyde Vincent
Marion
Henry Rudy
Leonard Vincent
Basil Rudy
Willie Reese
Willie Vincent
Robert Matthew
Charley
Frank Halterman
Luther Phillips
Wesley
Gippy Lun
Bibert
Selvanus Linn
Oran Boyce
Bert Cvent
Charles, Huffman
J. M. Hall
W. H.thomas
Knottsville Socials and Harvest Reflections
In Knottsville community residents host guests from Grafton and Grafton, with many Sunday visits to local families. Arnold Band begins weekly rehearsals, and a Reds Whites Epworth League event invites dues paid members. A barn party, Oak Grove Farm gatherings, and a Maria Shaffer visit highlight social life. farmers report light corn and bumper garden activity amid Charleston convention discontent.
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Joseph Allender
Myrtle
Baltimore
Epworth League
M. B
Guy Knotts
Grace Knotts
Rachel
Grace Bainbridge
Blanche Swisher
Fred Swisher
William Bainbridge
Goff
Ray Shroyer
John
Clifford Sturm
Mattie Swisher
Grace Shroyer
Messrs
Guy
Arthur
Marion Allender
Everett McDaniel
Ray
Dorsey Shroyer
Clark Colebank
Guy Means
Pats
Charleston
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Col. McGraw
Clyde Lewis
Kingwood
Sen. Scott
Woodyard
Elmer Dover
Republican National Committee
Hitchcock
Big Charley" Teter
Scherr
Poat
Master Smith
Parkersburg
Loretta McGarry
H. W. Beyer
Barkley Springs
Nan Patterson P. & L. E
Mathews
Nominaton
Harmony
D.D
M. P. Church
Board of Home Missions
Kasson
Knottsville
Lemuel Stout
Bridgeport
Isaac Means
Bud” Blangy
Nitia Means
Howe Knotts
W. E. Wilson
Noah Wiland
Clyde
Catherine Forman
Grace
Rachel Bainbridge
the Pines
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