Spurlock Shot Dead in West Virginia Political Feud
Henry P. Spurlock, a young West Virginia lawyer and candidate for State’s Attorney, was shot to death at a dining room gathering held at the home of Mitchell Towning along Hart Creek. Milliard Samuels, seated opposite him, fired after a remark on Spurlock’s character. Samuels surrendered this morning. Spurlock, popular locally, had recent service as a justice of the peace and a war veteran.
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Logan
W. Va
The
Sun
Mitchell Towning
Hart Creek
Henry P. Spurlock
Milliard Samuels
Spurlock
Browneing
Trists
Samuels
Ivan Buerteri
Natnugls
Agin
Virginia College of Law
Grafton
West Graftoh
Morgantown
Univers
Spain
West Virginia
Honors About Even In Debates Between White And Holt
The debate campaign wounds strain both White and Holt as travel and hotel observations hint at shifting support. Clipped notes discuss traveling men favoring McKinley, while a grim tale from Cincinnati reflects urban vice and violence, ending with a missing watch and reward notice.
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White
Holt
Debatesburg News
Mr. White
Brutus Gras
Uilker
Wamiself
Mrs Ruffner Presses WV Asylum Fund At Conference
Mrs Mary Jackson Ruffner of Charleston, president of the West Virginia asylum for the incurables, urged Conference members to support a liberal appropriation. She cited need, housing, schooling, and Christian care, calling voters to influence legislators and back a new building and care for the afflicted.
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Mary Jackson Ruffner
Charleston
West Virginia
Hauntington
Dave
K. C. Scott
Anind
Securiy
Novel Empire Billiard Room Wall Papers Featured
Consumers Ice Co presents two tone white Empire style billiard room wallpaper for hall or den. The ad touts new ice wagons and pure water ice delivered to homes by John Lucas, city manager, with emphasis on Consumers Ice and the quality of their ice product.
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Consumers Ice
Consumers Ice Co
John Lucas
Great Campaign and McKinley Victory Prospects
The Republican bid in Maryland under Goldsborough claims McKinley leads in registration and support. A large Elkins fair political day drew crowds and speeches as Republicans push for strong statewide gains. Railroad workers and other unions show strong McKinley favor, with large bets and demonstrations fueling the campaign push.
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Maryland
McKinley
Elkins
Clarence Painter Writes His Mother Enroute to China
A shipboard letter from Clarence Painter aboard an English troop transport details rough seas, sightings of land near Japan, a clocking of time across longitude, and remarks on ship life. He notes Vietnam? corrections avoided and mentions mail plans, a cavalry band, and hopes for Nagasaki. He asks his mother to send a newspaper and mentions a university book sale in Morgan town.
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