Wilson to Read First Message in Capitol Address
Members of the county court visited the new infirmary to inspect waters and report on minor matters. The article notes President Wilson plans to attend Congress in a quiet fashion, use the Capitol president's room to stay in touch with legislative action, and highlights the opening of the 63rd Congress with Speaker Clark reelected and suffrage demonstrations at the Capitol.
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Ty Noton
Bec
Congress
Adams
Hig Toon
Senate
P Sapitor
Une Honko
Wilson
Wilte
Michaiger
Capitol
House of Congress
Harry Brooks An Ideal Chief in Clarksmburg
The notice extols Harry L. Brooks for police chief candidate in Clarksm burg, praising his upright character, long service as patrolman, and merit based rise. It cites his local roots, clean reputation, and the city’s need for a capable leader to uphold professional standards in law enforcement. The piece hints at continued discussion on page eight.
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Brooks
Clarksome
Kowem
Stangard
Wolfe
Clarksburg
Trooks
Hrooks
Election List For City Officers In Republican Primary
Republican primary ballot list for City of Republic with mayoral candidates WILL H. COLE and HARRY L. BROOKS, clerks G C BINLY, streets EDWARD J DOYLE, assessor W B Robbins, collector JOHN M KNOX, school commissioner W B OSBURN, water works Truman J Lynch, council candidates in five wards PATRICK J JUDGE JOHN W BARNES CHARLES M ARNST CHARLES L PATTON THOMAS BOEHM.
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Will H. Cole
Harry L. Brooks
G. C. Binly
Edward J. Doyle
W. B. Robbins
John M. Knox
W.B. Osburn
Truman J. Lynch
Patrick J. Judge
John W. Barnes
Charles M. Arnst
Charles L. Patton
Thomas Boehm
West Virginia Sends Five Republicans to Congress
Five alert Republicans from West Virginia were sworn into both Senate and House today. Judges Goff becomes Republican senator. Mughe s Moss Avis and Sutherland join as defenders of the Constitution in the House. The move signals WV’s strong GOP support amid national upheaval.
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Francis B. Gessner
Washington
West Virginia
Congress
Taft
Goff
Mughes
Moss, Avis
Sutherland
Free list bill spurs coal duties repeal debate in House
Washington April 7 Congress debated a free list measure touching coal and coke. Chairman Vaderaped of the Ways and Means committee introduced the bill amid lingering questions on dutiable rates and possible exemptions. The measure seeks to remove duties on certain coal products and alter tax provisions, while supporters urge simpler customs rules. Meanwhile a separate report from Gallipolis notes government plans to expedite delivery of forty carloads of singes to a food importer along the Dio river.
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Washington
Vie
Anthy
Amd
Gallipolis
Orlay
Dio
Dunne Estimate Confuses Readers in Odd Arising Claim
An unclear contemporaneous note outlines a puzzling estimate involving 18,009 and 20,000 presidents of Wichois as alleged sufferers. The text attributes the claim to an unnamed source, mentioning a Turine diarist and Gevertier, but provides no verifiable context or coherent facts.
Judge Robinson awards Tosie Goodwin judgment on debt
Judge James W. Robinson issues a judgment of fifty dollars against Okey Morris for seven years, awarded at Sear. The ruling names Tosie Goodwin as the plaintiff in the case arising Monday.
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Bithscrispinal Couri
James W. Robinson
Tosie Goodwin
Sear
Okey Morris
$125 Diamond as a Special Prize
Clarksburg April 7 1913 public notice explains a contest offering a $125 diamond prize to the contestant who turns in the most money from subscriptions. The diamond is on display at F A Robinson & Son Jewelers and guaranteed by the firm. The work runs until April 19 with voting possible through May 6. Subscriptions in the next two weeks count double.
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Bo-fir
Tiffany
F. A. Robinson & Son
Hiratna
Doyle for Clarksburg Streets Superintendent Receives Support
In Clarksburg Wales on April 7 a nomination and appeal in favor of Edward J. Doyle for the office of street superintendent is presented. Support cites Doyle’s record, efforts, and the city’s growing needs, insisting an honest examination will reveal his fitness and public approval for the role.
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Vansha
Wales
Edward J. Doyle
Ai American Com
Clarksburg
Doyle
Victory Assured for Barllo Cole in City Election
The city election opens at 9:26 AM and closes at sunset as voters decide mayor and council. Access to the polls is urged with optimism that Will H. Cole will win by a large margin, while Republicans and Democrats expect a strong showing for Cole’s ticket. Friends of the Cole group are urged to vote and canvass all day.
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Hagerstown
Aneh
Jzens
Mugwump
Will H. Cole
Cole
Cole Heker
Ue Polis
Beef House Burns in Chicago Stock Yards Blaze
A large beef house at Armour and Company in the Union stock yards was destroyed by a fire that injured several workers, with two believed fatally. The loss is estimated at 500,000. The blaze also damaged nearby plants, including the Mortisanii Company facility where twenty three firemen died in a 1913 fire.
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Atour Hrenen
Compras
Cnlon
Mortisanii Compiny
Federal court to convene with Judge A G Maylon presiding
The April term of the general court will adjourn here tomorrow morning with Judge A G Maylon of Philadelphia presiding. There will be no grand jury, so a short term of the court is expected.
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Reneral
A. G. Maylon
Philipph
Train Collision Kills Dozens Near Karlstadt
Thirty three people die and seventy others injured in a collision between an express passenger train and a freight train near Karlstadt early today. Most sleeping car occupants were killed or seriously injured.
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Hungary
GDA
PHS
Hunhgary
Karlstadt
Progressive House Declares Solidarity for Speakership Nomination
In Washington on April 1 progressives in the House united behind nominating Representative Murdock of Kangas for speaker. Chandler praised Murdock as militant and red blooded, while some Progressive leaders including Lenroot of Wisconsin signaled they would not back the plan, favoring President Wilson's policies instead.
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House
Muurdock
Kangas
Chandler
Murdock
Progressive Organization
Representative Lenroot
Wisconsin
Wilson
Huntington Faces Aftermath of Fire and Flood
Huntington April 7 reports describe widespread displacement after a fire and flood. Thousands were made homeless with about 70 percent securing permanent housing. remaining residents stay in public buildings and are fed by relief committees. Militia perform police duties while the electric plant nears resumption and railroad tracks repair delays train service for several days.
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Bual Bess
Bit Aout
Tendiya
Haltindre and Ohio Railroad
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