Governor weighs proclamation amid Cabin Creek tension
Charleston Aug 16 Governor Absole had not issued a proclamation by noon but predicted one today He discusses options with officers avoiding martial law if peace can be kept at Cabin Creek without it Troops on standby at Paint Creek Junction ready to move Mine guards reportedly remain at the district armed and tensions run high bloodshed feared if guards stay tonight
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Charleston
Absolke
Wabl Creek
Gebers -Piljott
Pratt
HkWe
Palnt Creek Junction
Cabin Creek
Retail Business Men's Association convention closes in Wheeling
The second annual convention of the Retail Business Men's Association of West Virginia concluded yesterday in Wheeling after a morning session. A banquet at the Stratford hotel in the evening entertained visitors as officers were elected including President A B Scott of Fairmont and Secretary William Schwertfgerl of Wheeling. The county court also met on Friday handling general public business and minor matters.
Postmasters Appointed in Citie Nicot and Discontinuations Notice
Ida M. Jarrell becomes postmaster at Citie Raleigh county replacing J J Jarrell who resigned. David O. Chenoweth named postmaster at Nicot Calhoun county replacing M King. Two West Virginia post offices will discontinue August 21. Ivy Upshur mail goes to Buckhannon and Jolison's Crossroads Monroe county mail goes to Clint.
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Washington, D. C
Ida M. Jarrell
Citie
Raligh County
J. J. Jarrell
David 0. Chenoweth
Nicot
Calhoun County
M. King
West Virginia
Ivy
Upshur County
Buckhannon
Joiison
Roy Reger Named Secretary to State Board of Control
Attorney Roy Reger of Buckhannon is named secretary to the State Board of Control and will depart for Charleston to begin duties. He resigns as county prosecuting attorney and A Jerome Dailey is appointed to serve the unexpired term. Dailey is a rising Republican favorite who starts soon, while Reger’s family stays in Buckhannon for now.
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Buckhannon
Roy Reger
State Board of Control
Charleston
A. Jerome
Dalley
Reger
Burkhannon
Dailey
pMce
Mrs. Mathilda Radetoft case shocks as husband killed
A sensational hearing in the Radetoft case centers on a witness Andrew Grocker of Gary Indiana who cites a marriage in Chicago last March as a key defense. The husband was slain on April 4 and the defense claims a prior union undermines the accusation.
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Mathilda Radetoft
Andrew Grocker
Gary
Ind
Chicago
Radetoff
No Pringe Alberts and Perspiring Statesmen in Washington
The piece mocks dignified solons seen in images as they toil on Capitol duties. It contrasts “Back Homey Not so” with claims that Albert and others sweat while maintaining authority, noting wear of collars and a tense mood.
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Alberts
Solons
Wauhingten
Ike
Albert
Robbery Baffles West Virginia Authorities
Police report two robberies in Monongah and Teac Hin Pea area with combined loot around 600 dollars. A slot machine containing cash was stolen and bloodhounds tracked a trail to Fairmont. No solid suspects or motive identified as investigators press on.
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Monongah
Harden
Musgrave
Fairmont
Local Crime Note Incomplete OCR Summary
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Albany and a district, a term of office, and a possible murder case. Names and specifics are unreadable, making exact event details unclear.
Progressives Open Campaign With Roosevelt Speech Trip
New York reports the Progressive campaign opening as Roosevelt departs for Providence to speak tonight, launching a nationwide effort ahead of the next election.
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New York
Roosevelt
Providence
Broad Run Baptists Schedule Annual Session at Tallmansville
The Broad Run Baptist Association plans its annual meeting at Tallmansville August 21–22 1912 with a full program of sermons reports and committee appointments. Morning sessions include opening service annual sermon and delegate enrollment while afternoon shares feature reports on missions temperance and education and a discussion period. General business follows Thursday morning with reports from several committees and a noon meal.
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Broad Run Baptist Association
Tallmansville
H.W. Martin
Samuel Reese
B. P. Holden
Baplist Publishers’ Society
A. B. Withers
Y. P
Blaine Nicholson
C. M. Robertson
Timc
I. S. Baileu
Stark A. White
Holden
Diacrest
Bennett Denies Corruption Charges Amid Impeachment Bid
Circuit Judge William R. Bennett denies corruption claims tied to Fayette Liquor Company payments saying funds were for saloon property. He alleges political motive behind impeachment efforts and, in court, dismisses Hibard and Koontz as chancery commissioners with Wills and Hamilton appointed instead.
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Charleston
William R. Bennett
Fayette County
Glasscock
Fayette Liquor Company
Bennett
BR. T.hibard, Jr
Ben J. Koontz
J. M. Wills
R. O. Hamilton
Woman Electrocuted in Virginia First for Female
Virginia Christian died in the electric chair in Richmond the first time a woman has been executed by electrocution in the state. She killed her employer Mrs. Relate at Hampton. Ex Senator Samuel Montgomery and his wife and children visited relatives nearby. Montgomery said he supported Roosevelt for president but not the new party.
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Richmond
Virginia Christian
Virginia Relate
Hampton
Samuel B. Montgomery
Newton
Susan
Tunnelton
Wilconburg
J. M. Orr
Montgomery
Cor Roosevelt
Outing and Picnic Held for Galtors Guests
Mrs Annie Scott hosted a colored outing and picnic Thursday from 9 to 4 o clock honoring her gal tors. Mrs Jones and Mrs Hewitt of Pittsburg attended. About thirty participants enjoyed a toothkomé lunch.
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Mra
Annie Scott
Senator Sutherland Forecasts GOP Win At Wheeling
Senator Howard Sutherland of Elkins spoke at the Business Men's Convention in Wheeling predicting strong Republican success in West Virginia across state and congressional tickets. He urged unity behind Hatfield and the state party, and said six congressmen and a U.S. senator were possible. He added his appearance was for a non political Retail Merchants Association banquet.
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Wheeling
Howard Sutherland
Elkins
McClure
Jing
Sutherland
Toltows
Dr. Hatfield
Heriot
Virginia
United States
Watson
Retail Merchants Association of
Wst Virginis
West Virginia
Nat Goodwins Son Injured In Rocky Point Boat Accident
Aug 16 Los Angeles reports Nat Goodwin Jr. was injured when his boat hit rocks at Rocky Point. He was thrown overboard and suffered paralysis of both lower limbs.
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Los Angeles
Nat Goodwin
Rocky Point
Goodwin
Constable Shot in Coeburn Fatality
In Coeburn at Yau A By Quillens constable attempted to stop Lee Greer who was under arrest for a minor offense. Quillen fired a warning shot, Greer fled and then allegedly shot the officer. Greer was wounded and taken into custody.
King Talks About Where He Stands In Politics
Wal learned Bethany College receives a large Texas investment valued at $45,000 with a trust for five years possibly reaching $200,000. The Carle estate, now in Brooke county, was left by William R. Carle who died in Wapello Iowa and was buried in Brooke Cemetery. A separate political column discusses Theodore Roosevelt loyalty, Taft support, and party unity amid West Virginia Republican tensions.
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Wholsburg
Wal
Bethany College
Carle
Wapello
Brooke Cemetery
M.H. Hing
Randolph County
Roosevelt
West Virginia
Chicago
Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Republican Party
Toate
Ueket
Thyrd
Thia
Dr. Hatfield
Tor
Te’ Han
Tor Roosevelt
Alate
Wathor
Permit Granted For Drill Near Wile River Bed
Washington August 16 Officials report the War Department granted a permit to Charleston persona to drill for oil along the bed of the Wile river near Due creek, but refused to authorize any survey since a survey of the river was authorized by the recently passed river and harbor bill. Huntington August 18 R C Dillon and A Z Dillon former Nant managers of the Dillon Osborne Wholesale Grocery Co of Tilasky have been held to the grand jury on charges of grand larceny for allegedly diverting stock of the company to their private business.
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Washington, DC
Secretary of War
Tulk
Charleston Péraona
Wile River
Due Creek
War Department
Ueik River
Apuntington
R.C. Dillon
A. Z. Dillon
Dillon-Osborne
Apples On Display At Local Hardware Store Show Window
Six large Rambo apples grown by W Guy Tetrick in his Clay Street yard are shown in the window of BR Davis and Company hardware store on West Main, drawing attention. The display is noted in a local notices column with fragmentary details about the gardener and display.
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W. Guy Tetrick
Clay Street
BR. J Davis and Company
Weat Main
Granceitt
Ambitious Wheeling Trackage Merger Rumors Surface
A garbled Aug report from Graeton hints at a major move involving Wheeling traction and a looming merger. The text references a former corporation, a proposed sale or transfer, and possible talks with towns like Mor town and Fillmont, with West Virginia entities named.
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Wheelug Hd
Paularins Roi
Lide Troy
Wm Fie Wheeling Corporation
kniWitta
Fillmont
Otter
Darrow Trial at Juarez Amid Evacuations and War Disturbances
In Juarez today Chet Darrow age 16 and others are evacuated by federal troops along a railway line as forces move toward Tyees. The scene includes efforts to continue wartime work while evacuees depart in convoy. In Los Angeles, August 16, District Attorney Fret Sonore argues. Judge Hintion may send directives as the Darrow trial proceeds.
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Juarez
Chet
Thia Fay
Rubyels
Federal
Tyees
Organ
Oroko
Tae
Los Angeles
Coneinalon
Fret Sonore
Orick
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Doc” Akin
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Utah
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Maine
Monongahela Rivers
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York
Albany
Aura
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Broad’ Run Association
W. A. McLain
Mia
Mr. Sutherland
Congress
King
Big Bequest
Brooke County
Roosevelts
Elk River
Mgtio Pigmure
Naor
Fn Ae
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Chip Pitt Company
Dalent
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Rathway
Rebe
Darrow
Chiago
Reais
Warert
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