Battle of Ballots in West Virginia Taft Roosevelt Tug War
The Roosevelt and Taft factions clash as West Virginia and surrounding states weigh delegates for Chicago. Dawson leads Roosevelt in a bid to control the national committee, while Taft’s nomination appears likely despite concurrent county shifts and party realignments.
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West
Virginia
St Ely
Taft
Frank Mun-cbliater
Roosevelt
West Virsibia
Wood
Chicago
National Committee
West Virginia
Tin Plate Pay Day At Phillips Sheaf and Tin Pile
The Phillips Sheaf and Tin Pile Company paid its employees $27,000 on Saturday for two weeks work at the local mills, marking another good pay day for workers.
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Phillips Sheaf and Tin Pile Company
Pennsylvania primary results and delegate counts reported
Philadelphia April 13 voters participated in a major primary shaping national conventions. Candidates for Congress and state legislature were chosen, with partial returns noting Taft Roosevelt LaFollette and Cummins delegate totals. Washington April 4 delegates to the Republican National Convention are counted, with Roosevelt and Taft figures and contested southern delegates noted.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Congress
Washington
Taft
Roosevelt
LaFollette
Cummins
Arrest of Wilbert M Myers on knife attack charge
Wilbert M Myers was arrested Friday night by Constable B Kidd on a warrant accusing him of feloniously cutting Berty Lewis in the neck during a Monday night fight at Rock Bell's au Jou. Myers posted $500 bond for an April 17 appearance before Justice G H Gordon.
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Wilbert M Myers
Mr. B. Kidd
Berty Lewis
Rock Bell
Myers
G. H. Gordon
Fresh fish sold at five cents per pound in Cleveland plan
In Cleveland on April 13 a new company selling Fresh fish at five cents per pound aims to cut living costs. The dockside venture guarantees a maximum price of five cents, part of several efforts to lower expenses for residents.
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Cleveland
Crop Scare Triggers Wheat Rally On Chicago Board
Wheat prices surged on April 13 with May delivery up four cents to 110 and Jud option above one dollar as traders reacted to early crop scare estimates. A rough loss estimate of 50,000,000 bushels from Ohio Indiana and Illinois prompted renewed buying by close, despite wide intraday fluctuations on the floor.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Ohio
Tadiana
Milnois
North Carolina Delegation Split at Republican Convention
The April meeting of political leaders announced North Carolina will divide its delegation to the Republican national convention with eight pledged to Taft and sixteen to Roosevelt, reflecting a split in support.
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North Carolina
Mr. Taft
Charlott
Taft
Roosevelt
Deputy Sheriff Smith Found Dead in Kings County Shed
Deputy Charles H. Smith of Kings County New York was identified by passersby as the man found unconscious in a shed at a brewery. He died in the city today as the coroner investigates the incident.
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Columbus
Harles H. Smitth
Gherft
Kings County
New York
Smith
Shinnston High Looms In Opener With Clarksburg
Shinnston High school hosted Clarksburg in the season opener. Local team practiced hard aiming to win as the league schedule began amid April wheat notes and varied prep chatter.
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Clarksburg Heh
Shienston High School
Shinnston
Chicago
Troms
Shinnaton Lads
Worm Plays Star Game in Left Field for Wheeling Team
Immett Moran, a loyal boy trying out with the Wheeling team of the Central League, shows early promise as a left fielder. Manager Anderson notes Moran will likely stick, having hit well since he started, including two doubles in four trips at the plate during Thursday afternoon's game at Titonville. Moran was the only Wheeling player with more than one hit.
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Immett Moran
Wheeling
Anderson Thurscily
Tittonville
Tose
Bar
Joseph Neogen Re-elected President Amid Voting Totals
In a contested election, Joseph Neogen defeated Williail Hennett and Grabey Nennels for president. Ballots show leading candidates across National Window Giese Workers and Executive Board races, with results including Léon J. Stubois 436, Samuel 3. Biinter 474, and others.
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Joseph
Neogen
Williail Hennett
Grabey" Nennels
Total
Thev
Ellyette
National Window Giese Workers
Léon J. Stubois
Samuel 3. Biinter
BP Vtetbratatre
Blowere—Hiln Montross
Josphl'h. Rupert
Alcjde Brasseur
Bert Noble
Gaihgone
A. Leonard
William Stewart
William F. Daviny Sr
Joseph Getsinger
Hallowers
Harry L. Fees
Tudplph Becker
Frank Heuntnsee
Bl. Kroedon
Farmington man hanged after poisoning attempt a day earlier
Yost, living near Farmington, was found dead after a suspected murder attempt. His wife and friend allegedly lured him to a barn and hanged him from a rafter then, according to reports, she sent for a doctor who noted arsenic poisoning. The case ends as authorities investigate the sequence and motive.
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Farmington
Yeu
Yost
Til City
Mbriend
Elim
Ling
Hin
Lizard Tail Evening Gown Highlights Paris Fashion
Paris fashion houses unveil the Lizard Tail gown inspired by aquatic and reptile motifs. A black water satin dress with a rose colored messaline overlay features a black satin waist band with black pearls, a transparent waist area, and a belt of black satin. The ensemble is completed by a circular black silk ornament adorned with black beads.
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Guardian Qualifies for Baker's Tyrant Children Bond Case
Francis C. Talkington named guardian for eight children of G. W. Baker. Bond posted to secure guardianship in MOI omen case. Local court records show qualification on Saturday with orders pending further proceedings.
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Francis C. Talkington
G. W. Baker
President Campbell Appeals as Steady Republican Hopeful in West Virginia
The West Virginia district hears Republican campbell as a steady, old school candidate with three state senate terms and House service. He served as deputy collector of internal revenue and is praised for honesty and parliamentary strength. Supporters claim he would unite the party and boost fall prospects.
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Piret
West
Campbell
State Senate
Ledder
Presgut
Fiternnl
Elton
Hale bin Say
Mattonsdrome
Campbell Jaar
Ron Man
Siogum
Auay Bn
Campbells
Four Robbers Steal $700 in East Fourteenth Street Hold Up
In New York on April 1 Faweman armed with revolvers robbed Morris Last hotel proprietor of 700 dollars at a restaurant on East Fourteenth Street. He and accomplices ordered patrons to cry out and escaped in a taxi paid by the restaurant.
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New York
Faweman
East Fourtenth Street
Morris Last
Thuy
Governor Harmon In Chicago For Campaign Fight For Delegates
Governor Harmon of Ohio met with campaign managers in Chicago as delegates fight looms though not listed in primary results. He had come from Omaha where he answered charges raised by William Jennings Bryan amid party pressure.
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Chicago
Harmon
Ohio
Omaha
William Jennings Bryan
Saybrook Stoddard-Dayton Cars Sold by Clarkeburs Company
W A Gaylord received a Saybrook model Stoddard-Dayton seven passenger touring car with forty eight horsepower and nickel trim. Loyd Rinetart of Weston bought a nearby seven passenger tourer Silent Knight from the same Clarkebur s firm. The firm claims the new car is among the finest built in America this year.
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Th. Clarkeburs
Weston
Purcchastd
Saventy-Night
Silent Knight
Stoddard-Dayton
Paneenger
Die Meuvered
America
Clarkebutrs Automobile Peoples
Practice Session Set for Clarksburg Team Tryouts
The Clarksburg baseball squad will hold a Sunday workout at Union Park with local youths invited. Manager L. C. Smith will oversee a light first session to prevent sore arms, and top performers will be chosen for the team ahead of next week’s games with Central Teague.
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Union Park
Clarksburg
L. C. Smith
Smith
Uta
First Train Runs North From Cairo After Week
April 18 reports the opening of the first train service in a week running north from Cairo. The water supply and related conditions were noted, with trains resuming operations after disruptions.
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Catro
Cairo
Marriage License Notice From Rasinn Treo
A marriage license notice reports Teause as the bride imminent to Sam Blafore at Rasinn Treo. The brief fragment confirms the couple’s intended marriage details and location in a local official notice.
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Sam Blafore
Rasinn Treo
Fragmented reminiscences mark early 20th century party lines
The text presents a disrupted narrative about political alignments and figures, mentioning Wincie, Perinay Not, and Roegevalb amid disjointed phrases. It hints at presidential candidacies, party divisions, and historical debates on policy, with scattered references to New York, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.
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