Rural Letter Carriers Will Hold State Convention Here
The West Virginia Rural Letter Carriers Association plans its second annual two day convention at the Taylor County Court House in Grafton beginning Labor Day. Delegates will hear from lawmakers and postal officials as they push for better public highways and road conditions for reliable mail delivery.
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Taylor County Court House
West Virginia
Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
Court House
Grafton
F. A. W. Cornwell
Taylor County Association of the
H. ©. Howard
Andrews M. B. Church
Thomas P. Kenny
Henry F. Peden
Rosewood
State Association
Wil
Post Office Department
Ira B. Robinson
Hugh Warder
Grafton Traction Company
Optimistic outlook boosts Grafton trader Jolliffe
Mr. George L. Jolliffe, a leading Grafton merchant, returned from an east trip optimistic about business prospects. He reports stronger trade promises, has stocked heavily, and credits past success with sound judgment. Russell Showalter of Berryville was in the city visiting today.
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George L. Jolliffe
Grafton
Jolliffe
Gratton
L. F. Thompson
Parkersburg
Love
Fetterman
Ohio River
Thompson
Tygart Valley
The Case Is Dropped B The Case Is Dropped B Atlantic City
Atlantic City police have effectively dropped the search for the would be assassin of Baltimore clubman Charles G Roberts shot last week with Mrs W G Williams. The case relies on limited leads and political influence and no arrests or warrants have been issued as Roberts remains in improved condition.
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Atlantic City
N. J
New York
Philadelphia
Charles G. Roberts
Baltimore
G. Williams
Baltimore Society
Roberts
Woodruff
Hindu dying or fever grips Fairmont notes
At Cook hospital in Fairmont a dying man, Prof. Salahbrah, a Burna India born painter and musician who traveled the world, is reported near death from typhoid fever. He studied at Brown University and Newton Theological Seminary before medical work. He wishes cremation if death occurs.
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Fairmont
Cook Hospital
Sauahbrah
Burnie
India
New York
Amos
Sauabbrah
Salahbrah
Burma
Adoniram Judson
America
Brown University
Newton Theological Seminary
Jefferson Medical College
England
France
Switzerland
Italy
Egypt
Malacca
China
Japan
Ceylon
St. Hellena
United States
Canada
Taft and Foraker Reunite Amid Cheers at Toledo Review
In Toledo on September 3, William H Taft and Senator Foraker met for the first time since the Republican convention. Cheers erupted as they shook hands on the official reviewing stand during the G A R parade. The crowd surged from windows and streets while Taft and Foraker exchanged brief remarks amid the din of veterans and bands.
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Toledo
William H.taft
Senator Foraker
Mr. Taft
Foraker
Gev
Harris Alteht
Tat
Jmen
Madison Avenue
Thirteenth
Fourteenth Streets
Baltimore & Ohio Engine Fails On Parkersburg Branch
An old dilapidated Baltimore & Ohio locomotive on the Parkersburg branch near Flemington failed while eastbound with four loads. Engine 2607, once a good engine, broke down amid repeated repairs, prompting dispatch of another engine to haul the wreck and its load. Engineers fear further failures on the line as engines deteriorate.
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Baltimore & Ohio
Parkersburg
Flemington
Trona Veteran Praises Toledo A R Encampment Receptions
Mr T R Spencer of Trona Prest on county arrived with returning veterans from the A R Encampment in Toledo Ohio. He praised the reception and hospitality shown to old soldiers noting the reunion was very enjoyable. Members received attentive treatment and even women gave up seats on the street to veterans when seats were scarce.
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T. R. Spencer
Trona
Preston County
Toledo
Spencer
Bennett’s Wary stance on Goff Nomination in WV Politics
The Wheeling Intelligencer reports Parkersburg’s Democratic state chairman Bennett showed a doleful reaction to the Goff nomination idea. Roosevelt Taft backed moves to unify the party, with national leaders and Oyster Bay discussions shaping the governor race prospects. Col McGraw’s praise for Grafton baseball clip is noted, highlighting local civic interest.
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Goff
Francis B. Gessner
Wheeling Intelligencer
Parkersburg
Bennett
Democratic State Committee
Weston
Gof
Oyster Bay
Middle Bass Island
National Republican
New York
Neal
National
Republican National Organization
Roosevelt
Taft
Durem
West Virginia
McGhraw
Grafton
Col. McGraw
Pennsylvania
State Finances Show Two Million On Hand And Invested
The report records totals for the month with disbursements at 765,080 and balances across State Fund General School Fund and School Fund. It shows August 31 1908 balances including 3 752 629 05 in combined funds and a negative entry of 1 006 659 87 on deposits. Details list invested portions and deposits across treasury accounts.
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Newton Ogdin
Ogdin
Treasury
Patton-Jackson Wedding A Very Pretty Affair
A wedding at the bride's home on West Wilford street united Miss Gladys May Jackson and Mr. Floyd Judson Patton with a ceremony conducted by Rev. J. H. Flanagan. Guests from Fairmont, Laurence, Grafton, Parkersburg and Lynchburg attended. The couple left on train No. 4 for Niagara Falls and Great Lakes travels amid generous gifts and festive decor.
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West Wil‘ford Street
Gladys May Jackson
Jennie Jackson
Floyd Judson Patton
Mendelsohn
Mary Virginia Abbott
Miss Abbott
W. H. Anderson
Laurence
8. C
V. Abbott
Fairmont
Grace Holland
Zoe Jolliffe
Miss Anderson
Niagara Falls
Canada
Great Lakes
M. M. Patton
C. V. Abbott
M. A. Jolliffe
Lizzie Conaway
Virginia Abbott
Vaughn Jolliffe
J. W. Augustus
Lynchburg
A. P. Lavelle
Grafton
Germany Breaks Morocca Pact Shocks Paris and Officials
Paris reports Germany’s verbal notification recognizing Mulai Hafid, the Moroccan uprising sultan, as a sharp rupture of the Algeciras Act. French officials see it as a bid to ignore the act and gain a separate Moroccan position. The move alarms Europe and risks a crisis, with France and Spain already mapping demands to safeguard common interests. The French press calls Germany’s action provocative and destabilizing. Including a local ad note: Faust's City Meat Market offers home killed meats at Ward House, 41 West Main Street.
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Paris
Germany
Morocco
Algeciras
Mulai Hafid
Paria
Fez
Vasdel
Tangier
Associated Press
France
Spain
Mulai
Europe
America
Abdel-Aziz
Mulat Hafid
Abdel- Aziz
Faust’s
Ward House
West Main Stoad
Cochran To Take Stump For Nebraskan Tour
New York reports W Bourke Cochran, who opposed Bryan in 1896, will campaign for the Nebraskan this year. After a long meeting with Democratic chair Mack, Cochran will tour the middle west, visiting major towns and addressing crowds. Meanwhile, young residents look forward to a dance at the Coliseum, the rink's first event in its state.
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New York
W. Bourke Cochran
Bryan
Marcus A. Hanna
Mack
National Democratic Committee
Cochran
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Mr. Jolliffe
Russell Showalter
Berrybure
Seerana
McGraw
Charleroi
John Dough
Col
John T. McGraw
Pawva League
Light Brigade
Met
MR. Bennett
Suet
Patton-Jackson
Dr. Flanagan
Ford
Tamm
Uny
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