West Virginia Republicans rally to unite after Charleston convention
A large Republican state convention in Charleston ratified the national committee and Huntington platform. Delegates pledged a state wide primary law and endorsed Governor Hatfield and party officials while denouncing Democratic policies. The gathering solidified GOP ranks, elected Kanawha county leaders, and left supporters hopeful for November victory.
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Illinois
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Big Men of Nation Go to Church Get the Habit
An exhortation promotes regular churchgoing as a sign of strength. It urges men to start next Sunday, join the procession, and set a moral example for family and neighbors, arguing faith is proven by action.
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God
Balloonist Drowns Over Alton Mississippi River
Robert Cowan an 18 year old aeronaut was drowned in the Mississippi at Alton after his balloon collapsed over the river. A crowd watched as he clung to trapezes seeking descent. a signal pistol failed to trigger a safe return and a government launch could not locate him.
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Alton
Robert Cowan
Mississippi
Cowan
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Toose
Baloon
Young Cowan
Interurban car crash kills driver in Wheeling area
Frank Green was fatally injured when his car went over a 30 foot embankment near Wheeling. Companions Milton Murray and Henry Stoetzer, from Grafton, were seriously hurt. The report includes an unrelated local note and an advertisement insertion for Doan's Kidney Pills. Rev M E Jackson, 94, veteran Baptist minister and Civil War veteran of the 15th Virginia Cavalry, died in Charleston.
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Associated Press
Wheeling
W. Va
Frank Green
Green
Milton Murray
Grafton
Henry Stoetzer
Dean
B. B. Shaffer
Barrett Street
Doan
Mr. Shaffer
Poster-Milburn Co., Props
Buffalo, N. Y
Charleston
M. E. Jackson
The
Baptist Church
Virginia Cavalry
Presbyterians Urge Church Cooperation on Sabbath Observance
The Sabbath observance committee of the Presbyterian general assembly in Chicago urged cooperation with Protestant and Roman Catholic churches and labor unions, citing a global string of Sunday rest victories. The report notes partial findings on Union Theological Seminary and seeks an extension to complete its broad inquiry. Dr Maitland Alexander praised baseball as character building but condemned Sunday baseball, voicing interest in the Pittsburgh Pirates and leader Fred Clarke.
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Presbyterian Church General Assembly
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Union Theological Seminary
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Alexander
Pittsburgh
Fred Clarke
Dry Voters Save Preston Brewery From Fire
In Preston Minnesota on May 23 the town marked a dry victory with a prohibition picnic as a fire broke out at the Preston Brewery. Scores of workers rushed to fight the blaze and prevented serious loss. The town bans liquor sales while permitting local manufacture and shipment of spirits.
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Preston
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Farmer from Denmark Builds on 820 Acres in Tishaa
The narrative describes a Danish immigrant who settled, cleared land, and worked hard on 820 acres in Tishaa Ghana region. His wheat yielded about 35 bushels per acre, weighing 68 pounds per bushel, with an expected realization near $4,000. The piece mentions a 1913 crop and promotes descriptive literature and reduced railway rates via Canadian Crecrment Avent.
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Keys
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Denmark
Ghana
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Outbreak in Mexico City Foretold by Refugee
A refugee in Vera Cruz predicts an inevitable outbreak in Mexico City due to Huerta's conduct. He argues Huerta is acting irrationally, unable to remove Blanquet, and prefers American intervention over Villa. The forecast notes rising tension as loyalists and rebels maneuver toward decisive battles near Vera Cruz.
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Rockefeller Jr Refuses Meeting With Judge Lindsey
John D. Rockefeller Jr denies a planned conference with Judge Lindsey of Denver on the Colorado coal mine strike. Rockefeller's secretary says no interview will take place, despite Lindsey arriving in New York declaring he comes for the people of Colorado. Lindsey says he hopes to meet Rockefeller but will not force himself, expressing non confrontational intent.
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Associated Press
New York
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Lindsey
Denver
Colorado
Rockefeller
Pocantico Hills
Lindsey Arcives
Mr. Rockefeller
Graduating gowns made by local students debut in town
Washington May 28 The article reports on graduating gowns crafted by high school seniors for their own ceremony. It notes the gowns are the product of the class and highlights the novelty of self sewn attire marking the first such local graduation by girls. The piece weaves in a contrasting note about suffragist protests in London.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Colorado
Kern
Martine
Kennyon
Ludlow
Becker Confers With Lawyer On Appeal
New York May 23 The only conference arranged this forenoon for Charles Becker convicted yesterday for the second time of the murder of gambler Herman Rosenthal was with his counsel Martin F Manton and Mrs Becker The chances for an appeal from the verdict were the subject under discussion at the conference Becker spent a quiet night in his cell and broke refreshed and comparatively cheerful and ate a hearty breakfast Charleston W Va May 23 Telephone reports from Roredale Braxton county this afternoon told of a remarkable oil strike on the
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Associated Press
New York
Charles Becker
Herman Rossenthal
Martin F. Manton
Charleston
W. Va
Roredale
Braxton County
Smith Farm Well Develops As Gas Territory Ends
A Smith farm well near there was spouting from the derrick for hours this morning and not under control by 2 o clock. The operation opens a new development while signaling the end of natural gas territory in that section.
Pottery Plant Under Construction Attracts Attention
Local observers note the new pottery plant near the park shows fine workmanship and high quality materials. Kilns are finishing, stacks topped, most of the building under roof, with two story sections to come. Businessmen call it one of the citys finest and most substantial factories.
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Aleady
E Mkewine
Businese
Fatetories
Cardui touted as remedy for weak women in Pleasant Hill
Mrs Walter Vincent of Pleasant Hill says three summers of dreadful headaches and prostration nearly left her unable to walk yet after three months on Cardui she gained strength and appetite. Cardui is advertised as a gentle vegetable tonic for women with claims of lifting energy and improving complexion.
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Pleasant Hill
N. C
Walter Vincent
Cardus
Cardui
Oncaea
Moss To Get Nomination In Fourth District
A meeting of the Republican congressional committee for West Virginia's Fourth District convenes here to decide the time and method for selecting a nominee. The expectation is that Rep. Hunter H. Moss will be renominated without opposition and that no primary will be held.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Republican Comgressional Committee
West Virginia
Hunter H. Moss
Veteran Seeks Enlistment After Civil War Turmoil
A 76 year old scarred veteran from the county infirmary leaves for the coast with intent to enlist on a battleship amid the ongoing dispute between the United States and Mexico. He is an engineer by trade and has endured long years as a ward of the county. The elder veteran says he can no longer stand the international strain.
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Wheeling
Dock Rusell
US States
Mexico
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