Bis Four of State Chosen for Taft Convention
Special to Telegram from Parkersburg April 2 delegates to the Republican national convention in Chicago were chosen at Terrapin Park. Nathan B. Scott was named permanent chairman, with P. Waters of Charleston as secretary. Alternates include Fonea Kanawha, Armstrong Tyler, Morris Ohio, Salisbury Wheeling. The body is expected to vote for William Howard Taft on the question of the nominee.
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Oparkursborg
United Site
Benktor
Nathan B. Scott
Porary Childman
Terrapin Park
Vanity
Pull Waters
Charjeatom
Chi
PARC
Bhosen
Pgeotke A. Laughlin
Charlie F. Teter
Putipot Gharies
W. Dilan
Fayette Bounty
Idmune
TP. Mann
Afereer County
Dep
Prof
Fonea
Kanawha
Te. Armstrong
Tyler County
Morris
Ohio County
Salisbury
Weinter County
Talesram
William Howard Tate
Prohibition Party Holds All Day County Convention
An all day county convention of the Prohibition party will be held in this city Friday May 15 with delegates to the state convention to be named and speeches by prominent temperance speakers. The executive committee met with nearly full attendance and listed many local supporters including L O Sout A W Martin Byron S Shinn and others. Chairman J C Blout and secretary A W Martin discussed duties as plans for accommodation and guest speakers were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition Party
Jacol Mailding
Thin City
A. W. Martin
Byron S. Shinn
Hedges
Lumberport
John T. Grifin
Clarkabirig
L.A. Bond
Lost Creek
Madison Wain
Crarkmoor
Stout
Bridge
Mus
Fairmont
Breentzer
Pointe
Amudle
Cant House
Opera House
Robbery in Bluefield Ties Welch to Gary Cash Heist
Apr 29 report details four armed men from Mon Valley securing about 18,010 dollars. As part of a payoff to employees, funds moved from Welch to Gary, Virginia, to support United States Coal and Commerce related subsidiaries. Sworn agents and county officials are investigating the sequence of events and suspect locations in the Wayne County area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Guarle
Ena
Welch
Gary
United States Coal & Com- Sey
Staten Steel Corporation
Vowel County
Weich
Huta Aberiit
Murreanding Coun
Clarksburg Leads State in Freight Shipments says city tops others
The article notes Clarksburg’s freight office handles more incoming and outgoing business than Parkersburg Gratton Fairmont Weston and West Union combined and exceeds Cumberland Md. It also ranks third on the Baltimore and Ohio system for freight receipts and shipments, signaling Clarksburg as a major regional trade center. Labor and summer slowdowns are anticipated as operations resume after the present heat.
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Clarksburg
Joel
Parkersburg
Gratton
Fairmont
Weston
West Union
Cumberland
Clark
Baltimore & Ohio
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Aliceupare
Witnesses Jailed In Federal Court Bond Denied
In Huntington on April 29 Judge Keller ordered supporters of the Dixon case to remain in federal custody until they can post bonds, citing they are nomadic and a danger to the public. Several witnesses, including a young woman, were detained. families fearing separation pleaded their cases. The group faces trial in Charleston in June, with the district attorney stating their nomadic residence would disrupt proceedings and endanger witnesses. Lawyers for the witnesses argued the indictments are unjust and threaten appeals if released.
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Huntington
Xeone
Feder AM Court
United States District
Elliott Northcott
Keller
Wineaser
Dixon
Fayette and
Kitnawha- Conten
Bnet
Charleston
Northcott
Wit‘essen
Plien
United States oMdiais
Gra
Got
Rollet
New Church Workers to Hold Sale on Main Street
Goft Methodist Episcopal church workers plan a sale in the Justus Art room on Main Street this Friday and Saturday. Visitors can enjoy coffee tea breakfast items soap and other goods. White Footlae cottes and Mackey Blecult crackers will be available with free White Mouse coffee. All are invited.
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Goft Methodist Episcopal Church
Justus Art
Acton FS
Wallin
Boughner Chosen to Lead Monument Unveiling Effort
Captain Boughner is named leader of the unveiling plans for the Indies Monument in the courthouse yard. He aims to mobilize business committees and patriotic residents for a May 30 Decoration Day event with Col. Luther Haymond to perform the official salute and Judge Nathan Goff as orator if possible.
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Duncan Hongner
Company K
West
Virgina Navbril Shanl Withrodhes
Court House Yard
Tougher
Busines
Amfalr
Col
Luther Haymond
Gelling
Nathan Goff
Inim
Arlo Gui
Cartan Caighner
Woodmen of the World Meet Highlights Local Discuss
The Woodmen of the World hold a regular meeting tonight with initiations and a Mips election on the agenda. Thomas P Stvynphte of Reynal de ville travels Wednesday to a city. B D McCarty of landerpert visits the city Wednesday.
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Thomas P Stvynphte
Reynal de- Ville
Apedt
B.D. McCarty
Landerpert
Wedhienday
Man Saved After Knife Attack in Central Park
New York April 29 A man giving the name John Harley of Massillon Ohio was saved from self harm by Joseph Jegiitka who rushed to the scene in Central Park. He bound the wounds and carried the injured man to a hospital where doctors said recovery is expected. The incident follows a reported attempt to slash and end his life.
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New York
John Harley
Massillon
Joseph Jegiika
Jegiitka
Central Park
Larney
Harms
Matter Referred Charleston April 29 Controversy
The Kanawha district dispute remains unresolved as the full scale committee returns it to the sub-committee for consideration. Haze Morgan Clarence Kidd and W. Worcester plan a fishing trip along Elk river beyond Pickens for five to six days, aiming to catch several hundred mountain trout.
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Charleston
Thi Kanawha
Haze Morgan
Clarence Kidd
W. Worcester
Elk River
Pickens
Social Session of Pythians Lodge No 3% in Glen Elk
Pythians Lodge No 3% in Glen Elk holds a social meeting after regular lodge business in the lodge room tomorrow night at about 9 o clock. A boulec spread will be available and several invited guests will attend.
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Knights of Pythias
Pythian Balding
Glen Elk
Orr Robbery Case Report From Crhokston Bank Heist
A robbery entry reports two armed men, one named Apel, entering a semiiatia bank and severing about $1,000 in cash. Police pursue leads, seek witnesses, and review surveillance for the Mount Apel incident with no arrests yet.
Better Laws for Hunters and Fishermen At Wheeling Meet
The West Virginia Hand Game Protective Association reelected officers at its second annual Wheeling meeting. C. Crile was secretary treasurer, R. H. Spahr vice president. Delegates discussed licensing for hunters and shooters, open seasons, import restrictions, and funds for game protection with plans set for the next legislature.
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Lafayette C. Crile
RH. Spahr
West Virginis
Wheeling
Mtr. Crile
W. A. Vanes
H. Spahr
W.hem
Starksburg
Robert J Robinson
White Sulphur Springs
Hurley Brooke
Weston
American Grnithological Society
George M. Bowers
Washington
United States
Andrew, Price
Marlinton
Thomas M. Darrah
Whesling
L. C. Crile
Clarksburg
Secrearyetreawarer
Prans A. Digler
Randolph County
Thomas D. Jones
Monongalia
R. HL Spahr
Wareisom
J. P. Wright
Dewla Coast
Galvin W. Price
George E. Stifel
C. Crile
Andrew
Price
Elm. McPeak
Fayetteville
Prohibition Party Eyes Sutton for West Virginia Governor
The Prohibition Party of West Virginia backs Hon. Oley Ord Sutton for governor. Sutton, a temperance advocate, says a fall victory is possible with a pledged legislature to back a constitutional amendment. He cites prior vote totals and travels across the nation and British Empire studying conditions to push for strict liquor laws.
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Prohibition Party of
Weal
Virginia
Oley Ord Sutton
Suttons
Sulton
Prohibition
Sut=stom
Thi
Tam
West Virginia
J. W. Bedford
West
Sutton
British Empire
Nana
Republican State Convention Names Judge Candidate and Electors
In Knox Harrington Pa on April 9 the Republican State Convention named a candidate for superior court judge and 24 presidential electors. Delegates supported Senator Knox for president. Judge William D. Porter was renominated for superior judge. James Elyerson and Charles A. Nook led as delegates at large to the Chicago convention alongside Governor Stuart and Robert P. Tinpavod. A prayer service and congregation meeting followed with notices of church events and a wellness gathering scheduled for April 5 and 14.
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Harrianurg
Superior Court
Chicago
Knox
Jwike
William D. Porter
Allen Ebony County
James Elyerson
Philadeliiia
Charles A. Nook
Pittsbinry
Stuart
Robert P. Tinpavod
Bradford
Foraker Delegation Divides at Mish City Nominating Meet
Reports from Mishapolish indicate the Foraker faction at a Republican convention near Jackson, Mish, on April 21, planning to select delegates to the national convention. Twenty delegates were chosen with fourteen white and six negroes. The assembly did not instruct, and the Foraker followers planned a separate convention later to name their own delegates.
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Tackson
Mish
Republican Miata
Solort Dolemateas
Tarke
Rooke Volts
Foraker Foltowore
Camden Will Probate Estate of J N Camden
Camden Will probate records from Camden Will Parkersburg reveal the estate of the late Senator J N Camden, who died in Baltimore. The will leaves the bulk to his widow and two children J N Camden Jr and Mrs Anna T Spilman, with 35000分 distributed among his four brothers. The estate trustees are Spe D Camden, a nephew, and Union Trust and Deposit Company of this city, with distributions not scheduled for one year.
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Parkersburg
J. N.camden
Baltimore
J. N. Camden, Jr
Anna T. Spilman
Spee D. ‘Camden
Union Trust and Deppatt Company
Thin City
Visitation event in Aretobe city outlined by local doctors
Local doctors prepare for a large event with committees assigned to work. The program spans three days starting with a general meeting and address by Charles A. Wingarter, followed by scientific sessions, social events, and varied entertainment. Notable attendees include Brown, Viowars, and others with roles across entertainment and leadership.
State Republican League Elects Leaders at Parkersburg
The State League of Republican Chilee held a large meeting at Parkersburg on Tuesday afternoon electing W. F. Allen city attorney of Parkersburg as president over Sam Montgomery. Floyd Chapman of Hunth or of the Dispatch was chosen secretary, with district officers listed as Charles A. Adams Wheeling Ollvey A Freston county, W. AL Brie Jackson county, and C. Sunita Mingo county.
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State League of Republican Chilee
Parkersburg
Virginia
W. F. Allen
Parkarsbore
Sam Montgomery
Prewton County
Floyd Chapman
Hunthor
the Dispatch
Searstary
Charles A. Adams
Wheeling
Ollvey
the Freston County
W. AL Brie
Jackson County
Firtts Disteter
C. Sunita
Mingo County
Gaiesaway Hotel Set To Open Under New Manager
Go es 10 Gassaway announces new management for the Gaiesaway hotel at Cuameway following negotiations with current owners. Mr Sinsel will leave his role Thursday to assume charge of the hotel as a modernized Thorn project with enhanced rooms telephones and services.
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Guy R. Sinsel
Guy R. Binet
Inu
Gaiesaway
Cuameway
Sinsel
Thureday
Thorn
Mir
Gina
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West Virginia Fish and Game Protective Association
Harrison County
Qley Ord Sutton
Congregational Meeting
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Himek
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Camden
Aretobe
Toal Physickang
Arte Bachly
Nampelatinn
Amd
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Charles A. Wingarter
Nee Ng
Boise Camelon
Waldo Savsienitily
Angie
Waldo
Aeds Brown
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Korgmanny Masterman
Varnés
Towers
Fietiinit Howell
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Carla Poltee
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