Inquiry Sent to J Darst About Scherr Ticket
DEMAND MAY BE MADE On Him to Withdraw from One or the Other No Reply Yet Received. Telegraph inquiry from State Chairman Samuel V. Matthews asks J Sherman Darst if he authorized placement of his name on the Scherr committee ticket for state auditor and whether he will allow it to remain. Darst was reportedly en route and unavailable for comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh Sherman Darst
Repubilican
Scherr Committee
Scherr
Samuel V. Matthews
Mr. Darat
Darat
Charleston
W. Va
V. Matthews
Matthews
vMce
McDowell County
Darst
Soherr
Big Timber Deal Marks West Virginia Timber Opening
A major 1930s timber deal unites West Virginia Spruce Lumber Co and West Virginia Pub & Paper Co to acquire 4 200 acres of timber land along Elk river. Prices varied by tract from 26 to 30 dollars per acre, totaling about 117 172 dollars. The purchase expands holdings near Shenandoah river and links with 29 000 acres bought last May from John A.tones of Canton Pennsylvania. Local mills run full time with shifts. county hosts over 20 mills capable of 50 000 to 150 000 feet daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Spruce Lumber Company
West Virginia Pub & Paper Company
Map
Shenandoah
John A. Tones
Canton
8. B
Elk River
Paper Company
Cherry River Boom & Lumber Company
James Gibson
Dt Edray
H. G. Davis
3. B. Elkins
John T. McGraw
Pocahontas
Pleet Leaves Event Schedule Update
Auckland report indicates travel changes for the epee team with departures noted for the upcoming week. Details show adjustments to routes and timing affecting the squad as they prepare for events in Sid 25.8 and the following days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Morelag
Sidoey
Lowther Addresses Clarksburg Chautauqua Session
The Clarksburg Chautauqua Association opened with Illinois Glee Club concert amid strong applause. Wirt Lowther spoke on The Mission of the Poet and delivered a 30 minute afternoon lecture on The Art of Seeing Things. Attendance Thursday night neared 800 as Brockway Ladies’ Quartet performed readings and solos.
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Clarksburg Chautauqua Association
Illinois Glee Club
Wirt Lowther
Lowthar
Clarksburg
Harrison County
Illinoi Glee Club
Thurday
Te Brockway
Wine Lowther
Rome
Lowther
Locitier
Aftrnoon
History of Interest 10 The Grit on Mays gambling case
A Citizen notes how mayor court cases reveal a city’s gambling crackdown. The Telegram reports May docket shows four men forfeiting $21.60 each for no-shows, one man fined $20 and 30 days, others fined or released after paying. August records show $50 forfeited for a gambling room.
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Willam Mays
Mays
Telegrams Work For The Party In Preston County
A letter praises the Telegram as a fitting Republican paper that supports state alignment and party pages. Readers express approval of its campaign coverage and many subscribers like its tone. Otto Morrison of Salem visits the city on business.
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Preston County
Otto Morrison
Salem
Entertains Guests With Pleasant Evening
Mr and Mrs Hugh Littleton hosted a colored guests evening for Mim Miss Tsabello Wise Frank Sayer and Carl Green. An enjoyable evening was spent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Littleton
Mim
Tsabello Wise
Frank Sayer
Carl Green
Will Be Operated On
A fragment notes Charles W. Vinors is to undergo an operation. No further details on date, location, or outcome are provided in the readable text.
Letter Clarifies West Virginia GOP Ticket Loyalty
State Republican Committee chairman S V Matthews sent letters to U S Senators Bikina and Scott and Representatives Hubbard Sturgiss Hughes Woodyard and Gaines asking them to declare their support for the Charleston ticket led by C W Swisher for governor. The move aims to quell rumors of opposition or indifference to the regular Republican slate in the coming November election.
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United States
Beneft
YY. Matthews
Republian
State Committee
Bikina
Scott
Hubbard
Sturgiss
Hughes
Woodyard
Gaines
Republican Committee
Congress
West Virginia
Charleston
C W. Swisher
Tate
S. V. Matthews
Bloody fight in Crescentr Cres cent board house ends in death
In Cres cent near Wheeling one man was killed and another not expected to live after a fight in A Toth’s boarding house. Anton Roko and A Barish were principals with Roko arrested on stabbing Barkish to death. Five others jailed and Andy Korber seriously hurt. Police and coroner investigate.
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Wheeling
A. Toth
Crescent
Anton Roko
A. Barish
Roko
Barkish
Andy Korber
Officer disemboweled on train in New Orleans incident
An elderly New Orleans police veteran John J. Carrot, attacked by a Black man aboard a railroad depot train, was disemboweled during the confrontation. Police responded and fatally shot the assailant after the clash, ending the disturbance at the depot.
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New Orleans
John J. Carrot
Veteras
Negro Cool
I. N. Railroad
Bigger Majority for Old Preston
In Morgantown Aug 14 Senator William G Worley of Kingwood former state Senate president discusses Preston County politics. He predicts a solid Preston for Taft and Swisher and a greater plurality than ever, citing industrial growth drawing new Republican voters. He denounces efforts by disgruntled Republicans to oppose the party ticket and endorses Swisher and Tate as the fair nominees.
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Morgantown
William G. Worley
Kingwood
State Senate
Preston County
Worley
Monongalia County
Preston
Taft
Swisher
Affsia
Swiener
Mr. Scherr
Hankor
Tate
Ackety
Militia to Indiana for West Virginia maneuvers at Fort Benjamin Harrison
West Virginia National Guard Captain Duncan Boughner announces general orders for the annual state militia outing at Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana. The maneuver camp runs September 11 to 20 with troops departing September 10 and returning on the specified date. Government transport and packing guidance issued. full equipment required. avoid blue uniforms. excess baggage restricted.
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Duncan Boughner
Co. K
West Virginia National Guard
Adjutant General
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
State of
West Virginia
Adjutant General’s Office
Charleston
W. Va
Swisher Is Strong Says Bell Swisher Is Strong Says Bell
R F Bell of Fairmont says railroad men favor Swisher for governor and will largely vote for him. He cites Swisher’s labor platform and support from organized labor as key factors, claiming sentiment from railroad workers in Gratton, Fairmont, and Benwood aligns with Swisher.
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R. F. Bell
Fairmont
Belt
Wheeling
Keyners
Beil
Gratston
Benwood
Bell
Ioan
Gratton
Tam
Mr. Swisher
Montana
Ike
Charleston
Charles Wi Swisher
West Virginia
Boy 15 Killed in Coal Mine Accident Near City
Wayne Greynolds aged 15 died after a coal mine accident while driving a car two miles southwest of the city. He was struck by the vehicle and crushed under its wheel, dying three hours later from internal injuries. Acting Coroner M S Riley of Clarksburg attended but ruled no inquest. The boy’s father is dead and he is survived by his mother and several sisters and brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Greynolds
Ity
Riley
Clarksburg
Wislera
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Senator Elkins
PLEET
Minnis
Old Fale
Lowhter
the Grit
Telegram
PARTY
J. A. Everly
Kitgwood, W. Va
Charles W. Vinors
Old Preston
Senator Worley
Militia
Boy
Dexys
Springfield
Til
Earl Hallam
Refarsy
Pranty
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