Barbour County Democratic Convention Sparks Distrust
In Philippi an uneasy Barbour County Democratic ticket was named amid crossfire with Republicans. Oss Rease led the ticket with W. T. Ice for House delegates, Harry Byrer for prosecuting attorney, Wade Poling for sheriff, and other local offices. Attendees debated bolting as Republicans praised Roosevelt and noted the district’s Republican edge. Local business and roadwork were mentioned, including bridge stone work by Wyman & Cross and track replacements by B&O.
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Wade Poling
W. Brandon
B. B. Rolbough
Lee Morrison
Creed Watson
J.wolf
C. M. Murphy
Theodore Roosevelt
Barbour County
Improving Motive Power Proposals in Pittsburg District Railroads
Reports from motive power experts influence costly repairs for freight locomotives by Pittsburgh district railroads with the Pennsylvania system earlier ordering minimal repairs. Thousands of shop workers were laid off, some rehired, and May payroll is expected to be the year’s heaviest. Damaged cars and locomotives are rising, with a larger share needing repairs than ever before in the company’s history. Scherr Feels Confident in Reynolds bid for nomination as the race for delegates intensifies across Berkeley and Mercer counties.
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Pittsburg
The
Pennsylvania
Motive Power Department
Scherr
Wheeling
Hal C. Reynolds
Berkeley
Fo Mercer
Hodges Endorsed for Governor by Monongalia Democrats
Morgantown West Virginia May 18 Hon T P Hodges was firmly endorsed by the Democrats of Monongalia county for governor at the convention held here Saturday Bryan t was fine endorsed
West Virginia Republicans debate endorsements in convention
Washington May 17 The West Virginia GOP plans for convention endorsements unfold as Governor Dawson backs another term for Scott. Swisher Denham arrive with Elkins support seen as a win for Wwished. Rumor says Scherr could be offered a federal auditor post in Taft administration, while Dawson Teter and others seek federal appointments. Bowes holds one current post.
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Washington
West Virginia
Dawson
Elkins
Scott
Swisher
Denham
Scherr
Taft
National
Stae
Teter
Bowers
New Restaurant Planned in Odd Fellows Building
Robert Beard, a well known Main street barber, will open a first class restaurant on Latrobe street in Graf ton. He rents the lower floor of the Odd Fellows building, with rooms formerly used by Guth tensorial parlors and Brunswick Pool. The new eatery aims to serve central downtown patrons, with a large dining room and a smaller area for quick lunches. The Sentinel predicts strong patronage as the town lacks accessible options uptown. In Fairmont, Marion county Democrats endorsed Clarence W. Watson for national delegate, with a Bryan endorsement narrowly defeated 6 to 62 in a mass convention. Bennett is expected to receive gubernatorial support from the state delegation.
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Robert Board
Odd Fellows
Main Street
Latrobe Street
Guth
Brunswick Pool
Beard
Sentinel
Grafton
Up Town
Board
Bryan
Fairmont
W. Va
Marion County
Clarence W. Watson
Bennett
Democrats for Bryan Convene in Charleston WV
In Charleston on May 18 the Kanawha County Democratic convention drew a large crowd with ex Governor MacCorkle presiding and delivering a fiery speech. Resolutions urged for Bryan for president Littlepage for governor Gordon Matthews for Supreme Court judge C W Osenton as National Convention delegate and Mayor James Holly as district delegate.
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Kanawha Democrats
Bryan
Charleston
W. Va
MacCorkle
Littlepage
Gordon Matthews
C. W. Osenton
James Holly
Violent spring storm strikes with sudden fury in Grafton
Sunday’s electrical storm brought blinding lightning, deafening thunder, and heavy rain that drenched travelers on Pruntytown road and damaged telegraph and telephone lines. The downpour damaged crops in parts of the county while floodwaters rushed through Main Street.
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Pruntytown
Grafton
Main Stret
Sentinel
Delegates Report to Sec'y for Sunday School Convention
West Virginia delegates prepare to attend the 12th International Sunday School Convention in Louisville, June 18–23. WV is limited to thirty delegates, with Wheeling officers Shafer and Ferris R. Miller named to represent local schools. Delegates from Moundsville include Dr Hiatt Mrs Hiatt and J C Bard as listed. The convention aims for a scale never seen, with over ten thousand visitors and two thousand businessmen expected. Sectional conferences, adult Sunday school movement focus, and teacher training will feature among the highlights.
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Wheeling
Shafer
West Virginia Sunday School Association
Louisville
West Virginia
Ferris R. Miller
Moundsville
Hiatt
J. C. Bard
Caneress
Personal mentions fill Daily Sentinel column
Ward Lanham of West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon spent Sunday at home in Grafton. Charles R. Martin will teach telegraphy at Mountain State Business College Parkersburg and visited Grafton. Arthur Martin of Belington, J. Burdick of Salem, W. E. Sturm of Mannington, Dr. J. B. Dowden of Fairmont and many others spent Sunday in the city or visiting. The column lists numerous local residents visiting or traveling, plus a conservative commentary and aphorisms on jealousy and wisdom. It also notes a debate about Alton Parker as a Denver delegate and references warship coverage.
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Daily Sentinel
Ward Lanham
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhanan
Charles R. Martin
Mountain State Business College
Parkersburg
Grafton
Arthur Martin
Belington
Friends
J. Burdick
Salem
Sweet Melody
W. E. Sturm
Mannington
Ward McAllister
John W. McClung
Newburg
Thaymer Rosier
Wheeling
G. D. Proudfoot
Simpson
The
Sentinel
Earnest Cassell
Fairmont
Ed. Gerkins
Bryan
Alton B. Parker
Denver
Bodies Recovered and Inland Naval Battle Reported
Two of six drowned men were recovered near New Cumberland West Virginia and Wellsburg West Virginia while Thomas Nagel and Charles Johnson were identified as victims. In Huntington West Virginia a yacht theft led to a brief exchange of gunfire before John Farmer surrendered and faces federal court. Louisiana’s governor-elect will be escorted to inauguration by fifty white shirted women in summer regalia.
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East Liverpool
Thomas Nagel
New, Cumberland
W. Va
Charles Johnson
H. K. Bedford
Wellsburg
Huntington
Tug River
Fort Gay
John Farmer
C. W. Dent
Farmer
Louisiana
Freight revival and coal demand boost B&O outlook
Freight movement suspensions eased as B and O reports better business in past week. Coal traffic expected to rise with mines in Fairmont restarting, improving Third and Second divisions. Cumberland yards returned to steady operation with increased motive power. Local commentary shifts to unrelated farm and political polemics about New Mexico and the tariff trust debate.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Cumberland News
Signs of Rain Forecast in Rural Verse Chronicle
A rustic poem-like notice paints impending rain with winds and black clouds. It details damp walls, scent of soil, restless animals, glowing worms, and a noted change in a dog’s appetite while predicting tomorrow’s postponement of a planned jaunt.
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Tietsun
Betty
Dewey Dell
Blackbird
Ohio rail law takes effect June 17 requiring tickets before boarding
The new Ohio statute becomes effective June 17, compelling railroad patrons to purchase tickets before boarding passenger trains. When cash fares are paid on trains, conductors may collect ten cents extra from stations that have no ticket sales thirty minutes prior to departure. The measure is praised by railroad accountants and officials as a master stroke in passenger operations. Farmer Hadley tale follows with digressions on alfalfa farming and political figures.
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Ohio
C. H. Crane
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Hadley
Rosewell
N. M
Missouri
New York
Bryan
Ms. Bryan
Animals as Weather Prophets Declared Doubtful by Zoologist
A German zoologist debunks the idea that animals predict weather. He describes two observation series on treetoads confined in a cage and notes a lack of correlation between their vertical movements and meteorological curves. He questions links between fish biting, swallow flight, and upcoming weather.
Poisoned by Soap and the Battle Ships Debate
A provocative note criticizes the navy and congressional refusal to fund battleships, arguing that soap created hazards and magazines fail to explode, while highlighting pride of the sailors in ship safety.
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Congress
Weather and politics mix in a brisk, opinionated note
A satirical column riffs on spring weather aiding coal dealers and hints at political plans. Judge Gray proclaims exit from politics while Alton Parker’s career is briefly referenced. May’s arrival is noted and editors speculate about Bryan’s second choice, Taft’s strategy, and a Hague peace hospital idea. Hetty Green is said to have stayed at a New York hotel with bellboys still earning tips.
Massaging the Ling Heart Massaging the Ling Heart
The 1896 to 1902 progress in heart surgery is recounted, noting high recovery rates and dramatic cases. It describes how surgeons expose the heart, locate lodged bullets, and use gentle manipulation to restore beating after operations. Also described are risks from heart exposure and a noted fatal soap poisoning of insane patients, illustrating dangers of everyday objects in vulnerable individuals.
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New Broadway
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