Roosevelt Faith Confession Opens Progressive Party Convention
Chicago August 5 witnesses an expected surge of enthusiasm as Colonel Roosevelt arrives to head the new Progressive party. Delegates anticipate a brief platform, while Roosevelt reportedly plans a lengthy declaration of faith. Senator Beveridge named temporary chairman as Dixon calls the convention to order amid cheers and flags.
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Helen Gould Urges End to Old Maid Policy Controversy
Miss Helen Gould of New York responds to a sermon by Rev Huffner of Grand Junction who urged exiling old maids to a barren island. Gould writes to Grand Junction denouncing the idea, warning many preachers would be left without work and wives if such policy prevailed.
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Federal court detains two held for October grand jury
Walter Reynolds and John Matte, alias and Went on “hootiessers” are to fall here awaiting the action of the October federal grand jury. J. T. Daily, federal court commissioner at Kingwood, committed them in default of bonds, KO Hupp deputy marshals arrested them, for them transferred then to the Sak
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Grand Army Meeting for Funeral of Samuel W. Gorton
Members of the Grand Army of the Republic are requested to meet at the courthouse at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon to attend the funeral of Samuel W. Gorton at 2 30. All former federal and Confederate soldiers are invited to join the dost there and attend the funeral with it.
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Chicago Grain Market Update From Aug 5
Chicago market notes show wheat closing 92 1/2 and corn at 66 3/8 with general activity across grain futures. Traders monitor futures curves and supply signals as prices hold near mixed session levels in early trading.
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Kealing May Cet Committee Place Reported
Joseph B. Kealing of Indianapolis is named as one of three new men to join the advisory committee of the Republican National Committee. The initial nine appointees rise to twelve, with ten to be drawn from the progressive wing. Governor Hades’s name is also mentioned as a possibility.
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Ingianapolla
Adjutant General Elliott Commands West Virginia Guards
The West Virginia National Guard faced an unprecedented move as all privates and company commanders were sent to the Paint Creek strike zone while regimental officers and staff were ordered home. Lt Col Lynn Osborn and Capt Howard Daasal returned by train, with many officers returning to their home stations and Adjutant General C D Elliott's office now in charge.
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Beveridge Speech Opens Progressive Convention in Chicago
Albert J Beveridge, as temporary chairman, saluted the Progressive party's aims at the Chicago gathering. He urged unity and a broader welfare program, calling for social brotherhood and intelligent cooperation over selfish competition as the convention continued.
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Glasscock Proposes Peace Commission to End Mine Conflict
Charleston dispatch reports Governor Glasscock proposing a five member commission to study the Paint Creek Briar Creek dispute and deliver facts to the public for a fair settlement. He warned the cost of militia care is high while noting miners planned no wide attack this morning. operators plan to move non union troops into the region.
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Samuel W Gordon Claimed by Death
Special term of the state supreme court called for the city tomorrow. The call lacks stated purpose but a school bond passes from Harrison county are among matters expected. Cases granted for appeal or supersedeas include First National Bank of Broadway versus EA Cootes and Son from Hardy county and others from Logan Doddridge Mercer and related parties.
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Water Works Bond Issue Under Study By Broad Oaks Council
Broad Oaks officials consider approving a bond issue to fund a full water and sewer system and street paving in the suburb. Mayor Mendelson and civil engineer Osborn have prepared cost estimates to be submitted at the council meeting Tuesday night, with strong local support for the election on the bond proposal.
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Soldier boys adopt new scientifically built army shoe style
The army adopts a new shoe pattern described as scientifically constructed and an improvement over the old design. The chief feature is increased breadth to let each foot sit in its natural position and prevent deformity, aiming to keep soldiers from foot problems.
Taft Family Tragedy Amid Southern Lynching Incident
Meridan Mississippi reports indicate the father of Mrs Taft died after illness. A mob pursued a second suspect near Hill Station forty miles east of here, accusing them of murdering a white man named Tutt.
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Leases Barber Shop on West Pike Street
Don Baldwin, an experienced barber, leased the West End barber shop at 753 West Pike Street from Herman Dilly and Lil Boreafter, ending previous tenure and initiating a new ownership chapter.
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President Taft to attend Cincinnati funeral for father in law
Washington August 3 The President and Mrs Taft will leave for Cincinnati to attend the funeral of John W Errotton Taft's father in law who died there early today. Taft will return tomorrow morning. John W Errotton a renowned lawyer and former district attorney died after a long illness. Gyder President
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Former Mayor Samuel W Gordon Dies in Virginia
Samuel W Gordon, former mayor of an unnamed Virginia city, died at his home in Brokd Oakbegtel Monday morning after long illness. He served in the Civil War, later farmed in Ohio and Virginia, and was involved in local affairs with family roots tracing to early Virginian settlers. He was 46 years old at his death.
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