Roosevelt Opens Progressive Convention Amid Negro Row
At Chicago on August 6 the Progressive convention opened amid a heated Negro question with delegates accusing a proxy vote of denying access to the floor. Roosevelt’s arrival sparked chants of We want Teddy and a rousing, crowded hall.
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Roosevelt
Miesiselppi
Julius T. Mitchell
Rhode Weland
Jane Adams
Tate
iRoosevelt
Bia
New York
Beveridge
Mather Spotz
America
Dixie
Sadle Fite
Mbeveridge
Rooseevit
Teddy
Othera
Oklahoma
Mrs.Ronevelt
Dougherty to announced position on governor possiblity
Columbus, Aug 6 An important political conference will be held here tomorrow after which Harry M Dougherty will present through Taft leaders his stance on potentially accepting the Republican nomination for governor. Judge Dillon has withdrawn, creating a vacancy the Republican state central committee will address at a August 10 meeting.
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Harry M.dougherty
Taft
Irepublican
Dillon
Republican State Central Committee
Death threats target alleged gamblers and confessors in New York
In New York gamblers Bald Jack Rowe Bridgle Webber and Harry Fallon report death threats after confessing alleged ties between police and gambling circles. They fear for safety as they face possible court action and public exposure.
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New York
Aus
Jack Rowe
Bridgle Webber
Harry Fallon
Po Nce
Increase in public utilities assessed this year
Aug 6 report by the state board of public works shows higher assessments for water, light and power firms and bridge and ferry companies across the state, while express companies declined from 1911 to 1912. The water, light and power sector rose from 3,008,182 to 3,210,492 and street railways were noted in the county.
Seven Boys Jailed for Trespass on Railroad Property
Seven boys from Kik tol are jailed in county custody awaiting hearings in Justice Jackoon Carters court on charges of trespassing on Baltimore and Ohio railroad property. Ray Alva Tale Ira Morrie Mortimer John Delbert McGray were arrested Tuesday morning in Bristol by railroad detective J A Campbell for riding freight trains. Parents were notified but warnings failed to stop the risky activity.
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Kiktol
Justico Jackoon
Carters Court
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Ray
Alva
Tale
Ira Morrie
Mortimer
John
Delbert McGray
iBristol
J. A. Campbell
Highway Association official to attend Ohio Valley road meeting
Charles J. Light field secretary of the American Highway Association leaves Washington for Cameron to join a road meeting on Wednesday. The event is under the Ohio Valley and Moundaville Automobile Association and will include participants from Ohio, Marshall Wetzel and Marion counties.
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Washington,d.c
Charles JP. Light
American Highway Association
Cameron
Ohio Valley and
Moundaville Automobile Assocation
Ohio
Marshall
Wetzel
Marion Counties
Postmasters appointed in West Virginia counties
Leroy Martin reports new postmasters named in West Virginia. James M. Moore takes Ernest Roane County replacing J H Starr who resigned. Dora M. Hurst to Masseyville Raleigh County succeeding C W Massey who resigned. Leroy M. Martin to Haywood Harrison County replacing F W Martin deceased. Eugene Gabart to Otto Roane County replacing M M McMillan resigned.
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Washington, D. C
West Virginia
James M. Moore
Ernest
Roane County
J. H. Starr
Dora M. Hurst
Massey Villa
Raleigh County
C. W. Massey
Leroy 4. Martin
Haywood
Harrison County
F. W. Martin
Eugene Gabart
Otto
M. M. McMillan
Two Men Fined for Drunkenness in Police Court
Two men were each fined 3 and costs for drunkenness and released on payment, another man was deported in default on the same amount for a fire offense when tried this morning in the police court. City Clerk W. Al Cole acted as mayor in advance of Mayor Moora’s absence during the 720s meeting.
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Costa
Sy W. al Cole
Rant R- Moora
Ore
Titanic Washington Aug 6 Government care for transatlantic travel
An editorial essay praises federal efforts to safeguard ocean travel after the Titanic disaster. It notes continued transatlantic passenger flow, highlights modern travel comforts and speed, and commends Supervising Inspector General George Uhler and the steamboat inspecting service for their work in improving safety and regulatory response.
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Washington
Dow
Alliade
America
Atlantic
Santia
United States
George Uhler
Steamboat Inspecting Service
Kanawha Republican Club Endorses Taft Ticket
At a Saturday meeting in Charleston the Kanawha Republican Club approved a resolution endorsing William Howard Taft for president and the full Republican slate for state county and district offices. The vote was 27 to 0 for Taft and the party line, following a prior defeat of the same resolution by 22 to 20.
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Chamillestun
Aug
Kanawha
Willian Moward Taft
Funeral services for R. Denning at Turner Lynch chapel
Funeral services over the body of R. Denning, killed Monday at the Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate Company, will be held Tuesday at 7:30 o clock with Rev H. K Hess presiding. The body will be taken to Toll Gate home Wednesday morning at 7:30. Interment will follow Wednesday afternoon in Toll Gate cemetery family burial plot.
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R. Denning
Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate Company
Turner Lynch Undertaking
H. K Hess
Toll Gate
Locust beetle outbreak and funeral in Morgantown
The funeral of W D Jackson, 51, was held from the Baltimore and Ohio station in Morgantown with burial in Bykview cemetery. A Washington report explains locust leaf beetles, the brownish insect causing leaf-firing and skeletonizing on locust trees in Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio, noting trees recover and advising limited spraying only for select shade trees.
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IE. M. ‘Turner
Morgantown
Baltimore and Ohio
Bykview
Washington,d. C
States Department of Agriculture
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
J. Agriculture
Primaries in Kansas Draw Strong Interest and Heavy Vote Ahead
Fair weather and unusual interest boost turnout promise in Topeka as both parties prepare for state wide primaries naming United States senator representatives and a full state ticket. Presidential electors will also be chosen.
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Topeka. Kan
United Fos
Congress
Foreigners to Face Hearing in Carter Court Thursday
Postea Tromin and Mik French, Wilds lon Pop, Nik Pastuk and Pit Sor govy are to appear in Justice Jackson V. Carter's court Thursday at 7 30 to answer charges of cutting with intent to kill during a free for all fight that left several countrymen injured at Granselll nights ago. Jamen Criss, conatabis, 1, will appear against them.
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Mik French
Wilds Lon Pop
Nik Pastuk
Pit Sorgovy
Wil
Nusbaum Improves After Appendicitis Operation
Mannie Nusbaum is improving after an appendicitis operation at St Mary's Hospital several days ago. He is now progressing along the road to recovery and hopes to return home soon.
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Mannie Nusbaum
St Mary's Boapital
Greely
Wil
Birmingham man dies after tuberculosis illness
William Harris of Birmingham Aim died in a local hospital Monday after contracting tuberculosis. Harris, an expert scale man, had been making annual rounds through the territory when illness struck six weeks ago. General arrangements have not been made.
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William Harris
Birmingham
Aim
Harris
Weston
Route Extended in Preston County Delivery Change
Washington Aug 5 rural delivery route No 3 from Tannerton Preston county extended to Oct 1 1949 milew long serving L4G families.
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Washington
Idc
Tannerton
Preston County
License Tax Report From County Clerk Tetrick
County clerk W Guy Tetrick reports to the state auditor in Charleston the Heenke tax collected for June and July. June shows 5S in tax and July 4- DAG AS, totaling 946. [illegible text]
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W. Guy Tetrick
Das
Charleston
Glasscock Threatens Martial Law Over Miner Strike
Charleston observers report Governor Glasscock prepared to declare martial law as miners and allied workers threaten to strike. Officials say several thousand miners and Cabin Creek laborers stand ready to join, with talk of sending troops and enlisting new units. The situation grows tense as talks with Governor Glasscock continue and authorities consider sharp measures to curb unrest.
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Charleston
Glasecock
Ewkdale
Jones
Dha
Glasmork
Lew Estates County Courthouse Levy Publication Requirement
County authorities must publish levy estimates twice in two newspapers during August as required by law. The notices must appear on the fourth Tuesday in August and include the estimated amounts. Boards of education are not required to publish these estimates.
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County Courte
Miltetpar Levys
Bodlea
Amami
MAWTULNGTON MEETING ANNOUNCED FOR AUGUST 14
An official notice from the West Vireo district announces a meeting to be held in Martilmonton on August 14 at 7 p.m. at the Greenbrier hotel under A. E. B. Hope management. Speakers include J. A. Viqueaney and others from Parkersburg and Baltimore. Attendees expected from Greenbrier valley will renew acquaintances and discuss revival of ties with the clement Aegwen im.
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Oatsern
West Vieem
Concatenate d
Ion iBioc
Haa
Fe Concatee Nation
Marilmaton
Drereenbty Badd Allthat
A. EB. Hope
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Tost
Tke Greenbrier
J.A. Viqueaney
Meowall
Deanefield
E. Stringer Hogges
Smart of Universe
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