Opening of Democratic county convention at Seventh Regiment Armory
Chicago April 16 police and National Guard break down doors to admit delegates as Hearst faction seeks to organize amid court orders. About 200 guardsmen and 250 policemen kept watch while Sheriff Zimmer vowed to ignore orders. Owens arrived, ordered the doors opened, and Hearst Garrison delegates entered to seat themselves. The convention moved to organize under tense legal and political contention.
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Chicago
Seventh Regiment
Illnois National Guard
iHoth
Jmckinley
Owens
Rogera Sullivan
Hearat-Harringa
Zimmer
McKinley
Hearst Garrison
Farmers Bank of Shinnston Elects New Directors and Officers
At the annual meeting the Farmers Bank of Shinnston elected Thomas Hawker John Lowe Charles A Short George A Ferguson M Bartlett M Cunningham S J Sturm George F Randall and Columbus Riley to its board for the coming year. Hawker was named president Lowe vice president Hawkins cashier J J Weaver assistant cashier. The bank reports a successful year with deposits reaching about five hundred thousand dollars and is described as a conservative substantial institution in the county.
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Farmers Bank
Shinnston
Thomas Hawker
John Lowe
Charles A. Short
George A. Ferguson
M. Bartlett
M. Cunningham
S. J. Sturm
George F. Randall
Columbus Riley
Lowe
Lawrence
Hawkins
J. J. Weaver
Nebraska Primary Campaign Moves See Roosevelt, Clark, Wilson
Lincoln Nebraska April 16 political scene centers on the approach to the next Friday primary. Colonel Roosevelt will spend two days in the state with a large group of speakers advocating Speaker Clark as the only outside speaker for President Taft. AV Andrews auditor of the treasury will appear as a speaker. Jerry Sullivan campaigns for Governor Wilson. J B Brennan Jr of Wheeling and John Basel with Miss Cornelia Baswell traveled to Washington and Philadelphia last night.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraseka
Roosevelt
Clark
Taft
Andrews
Auditor of the Treasury
Jerry Sullivan
Wilson
J. B. Brennan, Jr
Wheeling
John Basel
Corneila Baswel
Washington
Philadelphia
Five Men Fined for Drunkenness at Sunday Court Session
No arrests Sunday by city police. Five men were tried for drunkenness before Mayor Frank R. Moore, all convicted. Each received a $3 fine plus costs. two paid and were released while the rest were deported as vagrants in default of payment.
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Frank R. Moore
Decorators to beautify the Bijou Theater interior
John Ht Stein and a corps of assistants from Steubenville begin interior decorating work at the Bijou Theater on West Main Street. The management plans a costly effort to create an attractive venue and notes Stein has prior decorating experience in Clarksburg.
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John Ht. Stein
Corpe
Aaxistants
Steubenville
West Main Street
Stein
Clarksburg
War prediction egg causes stir near Union base
E Le Rohnbaugh finds a hen nest in Union Heights ball park containing an egg embossed with the word WAR and the year 1918 in brown letters. The discovery draws attention at Grasselli Chemical Company's exhibition offices along the trolley line where the egg is displayed.
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E. le Rohnbaugh
Union Baseball Park
Union Heights
Grasselli Chemical Company
New Mail Service Established Between Glebe and Romney
Washington reports the first mail service between Glebe and Romney in Manpower county. The line covers eleven miles and runs three times a week from May 1, 1912, to June 20, 1913, awarded to Vanorabile of Glebe for 197 dollars. Charles Miller of Wyatt visited on Sunday and Monday.
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Washington
Glebe
Romney
Mampahire
Beckley Fire Destroys Large City Section
A massive early morning blaze in Beckley Raleigh County wipes out about half the city. The fire started around 1 am in a furniture store or a doctor s office and spread to the three story Raleigh National Bank building, destroying two blocks of businesses a hospital post office and residences. Losses are estimated between 100000 and 600000.
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Charleston
Beckley
Raleigh County
Rose and Turner
Abshire
Raleigl National Bank
Bank Reopens in Cincinnati After Clearing-House Takeover
The Second National Bank, taken over by the clearing house during reorganization plans, reopened today with $2,000,000 in vault cash. No national demands were made and no unusual demands were observed as operations resumed.
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Cincinnati
Second National Bank
Clearing House
Ree
Mary Martin Mire Dies in City At 86
Mary Martin Mire aged 86 mother of Patrick and Thomas Mattn of this city died Sunday morning at 7 or 8 in the home of her daughter Mrs Thomas Killeen Biggsieh. The body will be brought here on 9 40 Interurban Tuesday morning for funeral at the Church of the Immaculate Conception at 10. Rev P H McDermott rector will celebrate a solemn high requiem mass. Burial will follow in Holy Cross cemetery.
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Mire
Mary Martin
Patrick
Thomas Mattn
Mre
Thomas Killeen
Biggseeh
Police Chief Reports Fewer Arrests in 1912
Police Chief Mary J. Brooks notes a drop in arrests in the January 1 to April 19 period, with 1500 arrests in 1912 versus 2001 in 1911 for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. The report suggests a notable improvement in public order in Clarksburg.
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Oden
Clarksburg
Marry J. Brooks
Jaca
Phesaah
Titanic Sinking Report Prompts Allied Ship Response
News from New York on April 16 reports the Titanic struck an iceberg with 1,470 passengers and 1,000 crew aboard. The Olympic is expected to reach the Titanic within hours while Carpathia ferries passengers to Naples and other ships stand by for rescue efforts.
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New York
Oficiala
White Star Tine Steamship Company
Gant
Pitawis
Atlantic Ocean
Titanic
Siater Ehin
Olympic
Atlantic
Cape Race
New Foundland
Naples
Inez
Man killed by Baltimore and Ohio train near Adamaton
A man feared to be William F Middleton, about 40, a tinplate worker from Glenwood near Adamaton, was killed in the Baltimore and Ohio yard at Parkersburg Sunday morning. A card bearing the name D B Went provided tentative id, and Middleton's sister-in-law was notified. The body was mangled with a leg found some thirty yards away and the skull fracture indicated a severe impact.
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William F. Middleon
Gleenwood
Adamaton
Baltimore and Ohio
Parkersburg
B. Went
Wetniniger
Clarksburg
Mr. Went
Middleton
Cincinnati
Mr. Wi
Rived
Mras Middleton
Martin's Ferey
Middieon
Taft Campaign Criticism and Roosevelt Allegations
The text denounces a "willful and malicious" nationwide campaign against President Taft, led by former President Roosevelt and campaign manager Senator Joseph Dixon. It claims such rhetoric harms the presidency, asserts Taft’s discipline, and outlines delegate counts and momentum toward renomination at Chicago.
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Weshington
D. C
United States
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Taft
Sherman
Joseph Dixon
White House
Trilneis
Pennsylvania
New Hampshire
Chicago
Republic
Gates
Boys Arrested for Robbing Wareho
At a special circuit court term Monday Mrs Josephine Bouth ern. G B Morrin sought authority to encumber his children's interest in Léteretter property near the post. A large quantity of bras stolen from a warehouse was recovered. two youths were arrested after a pursuit.
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Circuit Court
Josephine Bouthern
Wits
Southern
Clarkshore Board of ‘Trade Tand Company
G. B. Morrin
Iis
Léteretter
Mt. Clare
United Brethrn Church
Whs
Bartie
Hartis
Harrie
Harris
Waradint
Seyarsky
Salvation Army Building Fund Reaches Full Subscription
Salvation Army in Charleston reports the building fund fully subscribed and construction to commence immediately. The total amount raised is stated as pledged in full, with volunteers and local citizens contributing to the project. The effort emphasizes community support and the need for suitable headquarters in Charleston.
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Charleston
Salvation Army
Talaga
Satyation Army
Postmaster Named for Julia in Greenbrier County
Washington April 15 Henry T Hendrick appointed post master at Julia Greenbrier county replacing H C Rapp who resigned.
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Washington
Henry T. Hendrick
Julia
Greenbrier County
H.C. Rapp
Banks Extended in Buckhannon and Ceredo
Washington April 15 The corporate existence of the Traders National Bank Buckhannon and the First National Bank Ceredo has been extended to April 14 1923 by the comptroller of the currency.
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Washington
Natonal Bank
Buckhannon
First National Bank
Ceredo
Bombs Explode in Italian East Side Settlement
Three bombs exploded in quick succession in an Italian East Side neighborhood injuring no one reported amid threats. Police and emergency crews responded to the incidents near several buildings, with caution urged as investigators collected evidence at the scene.
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New York
Sattars
President Taft Authorization Reported For Citizens
In Washington on April 1 a government notice cites President Taft authorizing detention and summoning measures for United States citizens in a district. The message references dispatches to consular officers and the creation of lists of citizens affected by the order.
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Washington
Attecam
Guildmingars
Stele
Taft
United States
Northview Resident William McCloud Dies After Short Illness
William McCloud aged 62, a prominent Northview resident, died at his home Monday morning after a short illness. He is survived by his widow, a brother, one son, and three daughters. Cont pages eight.
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Northview
Short Iiness
Whiam McCloud
Trother
Robbins and Associates Open New Timber Business
W B Robbins and associates plan a new timber business on Jackson Street Vinion area this week. The shop will handle all timber kinds for sale and retail with delivery and quick service available.
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W. B
Apf
Jackson Street
Vinion
Vitla
Itm
Bing and Associates
Anve
Diepatih
Chicago Prat Warret Reported Result
Chicago report from April 15 notes a closed event with a final score of 78 to 0. Omitted details suggest a brief sports or standings update from a local contest with limited readable names.
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Chicago
Mer White
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