Darst Declines Scherr Offer Endorses Regular Ticket
Ravenswood W Va August 22 1908 Senator Darst rejects a Scherr ticket nomination and pledges to support the regular Republican ticket. He states loyalty to the party and refuses to allow Scherr to use his name to defeat the ticket. In his letter to State Chairman Matthews he affirms he will stand by the ticket and platform of the Charleston convention.
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Matthews
Scherr
Hig (Scheri
Joan Sherman Darst
John Sherman Darat
Darat
Samuel V. Matthews
H. M. Grant
West Virginia
Republican Party
Wikke
Charleston
NTNU
Schilly Sthal
Dati
Cumpalen
Thwarts & Bleu
Ieket
Repuilcan
Varalyzas Pirates
Alvalien
Laney
Kael
Schorr Exbalay & Polien
Fath
Darst
Schorr
Schorr Asket Tor State Auditor
Ravenswood
W. Va
V. Matthews
Clartshurs
Sirol
Ime
Lottar
Weltum Aton
Grint
B. M. Grabs
Parkerevurg
G. Sully
Wheeling
Smith
Joseph Holt Galnea
Adpei DL
Chanles
Mine Payrolls Grow Larger Across Coal Mines
The report details rising payrolls in multiple coal mines, with Fairmont district companies and others contributing significant sums. It notes a total near 195000 for Clarkelire Commine and 320000 for work at two companies, reflecting expanding labor costs across the sector.
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Lui
Clarkelire
Fairmont
Brink
Arerngate
HEMS TO Lor ov Monty CATURN FROM BUSINESS TEP
Furman Trivst Jute Pantaine and Sylvian Lawige et Norhelew will seturn Sutaep fram a week's Lesioos trip tn Piushars. CAP tain Charies Mion rivet perket ARE IN THE MOUNTAINS. PTO oO. FEAK,000 defy by na Engsey relative ta Ese Ehelt seymmser vacation.
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Furman ‘Trivst
Jute Pantaine
Sylvian _Lawige
Norhelew
Piushars
Galliporas
Pythian Games Planned at Han Ward Hamlet
The Knights of Pythian Lodge in Marivg county organize a village festival with games and a formal dinner on March 13. Officials advised residents to join the event, featuring sports and entertainment after the main parade.
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Marivg
Arrest Shifts in New Martinsville Primary Race
Aug 22 in New Martinsville S C Wiggins a Democratic primary candidate for Justice of the Peace in Grant district was arrested on a warrant issued by W W Mitcher who opposed Wiggins. Wiggins posted 200 bond for a hearing before a local justice, with a grand jury indictment possible.
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New Martinsville
S.C Wiggins
Grant
W. W. Mitcher
Huggins
Merle
W. EL
Picnic at Union Park Postponed Indefinitely
The big picnic scheduled for Saturday at Union Park was postponed, disappointing many. The afternoon and evening outing was delayed with no new date announced. officials will issue a date later.
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Union Park
Thas
Cadets Dismissed at West Point Amid Inquiry
Washington Aug 22 10 cadets suspended from the United States Military Academy for hazing efforts were approved for punishment by President Roosevelt. Two first class men Willan Hiewell and Terry G Weaver were dismissed from West Point others fined for one year. Separately a new Christian church dedication set for Sunday Sept 30 at West Main and Chestnut streets with Rev Dr Cramblott of Bethany College delivering the sermon.
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Washington, D.C
War Wright
West Point
Chitets
T Military Academy
West Main and
Chestnut Streets
Cramblott
Bethany’ College
Judge McWhorter issues writs in Mingo county voting case
In Charleston on August 22 Judge J. C. McWhorter of the Supreme Court of Appeals issued writs of mandamus returnable September. The case, brought by H. J. Wilt and others, challenges the legality of consolidating county precincts in Mingo County. Swisher and others contend the action disenfranchises voters who may travel long distances to vote in the general election. The county court’s consolidation is alleged to prevent many Swisher voters from participating. The forthcoming argument draws notable attention with local residents and witnesses named in the record.
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Charleston
Mingo
Rampoxed
Sehorrmon
White
Swisher Init
Itt
General Electon
Morgantown Safe for State University Students
Dr D B Plinton president WVU Mor rantown assures readers of safe sanitary conditions at the State University. He notes a strong local typhoid record, cites recent sewer work incidents as resolved, and invites parents to send their children to Morgantown for the opening of the term on September 21.
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D. B. Plinton
West Virginia University
Morrantown Ly
State University
Virginia
Morgantown
Tere
Forty Convicts to Be Released from State Prison
During September about forty inmates will be released from the state penitentiary in Moundeville after serving varying sentences. Most sentences range from one to ten years and the group is mostly African American. Nelson of Fairmont, pardoned recently by Governor Dawson, was released after serving two years of a ten year term for a Fairmont robbery. the robbed man later identified another suspect in Texas.
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Moundeville
Then
Washington
Are Nelson
Fairmont
Dawson
Nelson
Texas
Postage Rates Set at Two Cents for Foreign Letters
Postmaster General George L. von Meyer announced an October 1 change raising rates to two cents per letter ounce for all international mail to the United Kingdom, Great Britain, and Ireland. The policy takes effect in Washington, D. C. and applies to letters mailed within the United States.
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Washington, D. C
George L. von Meyer
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Ireland
Arsenic Mistake Fatal for Two Groveport Children
A Groveport family tragedy occurred when a cooking accident misused arsenic instead of baking powder. Mrs Walter Starkey and her husband are hospitalized in serious but recoverable condition.
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Columbus
Walter Starkey
Groveport
Starkey
Cornerstone Laying Ceremony For West Virginia Home Of Odd Fellows
A special four coach train carried Clarkshuns lodge members from Clarksburg to the new state home site in Elkins West Virginia where cornerstone ceremonies began at 1 PM. Stops at Low Creek and Jane Lew gathered additional Odd Fellows while several thousand marched in attendance. Governor Swanson of Virginia was the principal speaker.
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West Virginia
Pittsburg
Baltimore 4
Ohio
Clarkeburg
Clarkshuns
Empire-Steu Company
Baltimore and Ohio railroad to renew roadbed
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad plans extensive improvements to its roadbed and innovations. The general offices in Baltimore have issued circulars to all sections and will spend large sums for renewal across lines. Posters are being printed and distributed throughout the system to inform agents and the public.
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Baltimore & Ohio
General Ofiiea
Baltimore
Divine Fon Officlite
The
Y Railroad Company
Ite
Funeral of Aged Man Held at Locust Street Home
Funeral services for an aged man were conducted Saturday at his Locust Street home. The ceremony was led by J. B. Bird and the Stey society. interment followed at LO cemetery. Numerous relatives and friends attended.
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Locust -Street
Stey
Mound Day Postponed to November Fifth
State Superintendent Thomas C. Miller says Mound Day is rescheduled from October 3 to Thursday November 5 to allow schools to open and prepare. The event aims to preserve the historic mound at Moundaville through efforts of schoolchildren across the state and their teachers and friends.
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Thomas C. Miller
Miller Anglgne
Moundaville
State Federation of Labor Plans Oct 7 Meeting
The annual convention of the State Federation of Labor will be held at Clarksburg on October 7. Officials believe all West Virginia locals will become affiliated by then as organizing work advances. A special February meeting at Huntington reorganized leadership but current friction has subsided and locals are affiliating.
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State Federation of Labor
Clarksburg
West Virginia
ACG
Huntington
Peerless SooN Resumes Operations at Northview Factory
The Peerless window factory at Northview will resume operations on September 6 after extensive repairs and overhaul. About 150 workers will be employed and production is expected to run through the full gigas season.
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Northview
Ti ‘Actory
Indiana Union Celebration to Lead 42nd National Camp
Route choice ended the dispute over rates as the Indiana Union Celebration Inc. becomes official headquarters for the 42nd National Camp to be held beginning August 31 in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana Union Bration ‘Inc
Indiana C. A
Prom Springs Return of Four From Webster Springs
Sherman Jacox, Thomas Francis, Frank McDowell and Chais W Furbee returned this afternoon from Webster Springs. The group traveled for an undisclosed reason and arrived safely, with no incidents reported.
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Sherman Jacox
Thomas Francis
Frank McDowell
Chais W. Furbee
Webster Springs
Murder Mystery in Mogudsville Stirs Police
A woman named Mrs. WIE fams colored of Ninth Street was found dead at 79 o clock last night with a stab wound and bloodied sheets. Police investigate odd details, suggesting the scene was staged and the wound may have occurred earlier, with the room’s condition arousing suspicion.
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Mogudsville
Polles
Meath
Ninth Street
Committee Meeting Set in Chicago for September Campaign
The Democratic Party nations committee will hold a meeting in Chicago on September 3 to adopt final campaign plans. Tenders including Belay at headquarters confirmed the decision at today’s gathering.
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Chicago
Nations Committee
Democratic Party
Smalt Record of Traffic Collision Near Hazel Atlas Factory
A rear end collision occurred this afternoon near the Hazel Atlas Wines factory with wrecked freight cars and no injuries reported. The city council will convene to review the incident as required by state law. Unclear text notes on grain market and a baseball game attendance.
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Hazel-Atlas Wines
Comic street parade by Uncle Joss Lenki show delights Mulh and Pike
Amusing morning parade along Mulh and Pike streets featured four rustleress members and four boys with pin cards for The Funnie Old Farmer. The troupe performed poorly in tunes but later gave free street concerts on Third Street displaying real ability ahead of tonight’s opera house show.
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Mulh
Pike Streets
Uncle Joss Lenki
St Opera House
Boye
Third Street
Free Mail Returns Pension Vouchers Under New Rules
A new postal offer by Meyer amends laws and regulations allowing pensioners to return their pension vouchers by mail. The change expands mail return rights for retirees.
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Washington, D. C
George L. von Meyer
Serious Injury in Truck Elevator Accident at Piney
Alf Wail of Piney was seriously injured in New Martinsville when a wagon loaded with a can ning elevator slipped and struck him on the head. He sustained several injuries and a deep cut on the head as he attempted to unload the load.
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Newmartinsville
Alf. Wail
Piney
Ind
Vacation Plans for Hursey Family to Addie City
W. E. Hursey and his daughter Ste Blanche will take a trip to Addie City. On their return they plan to visit Washington to see Mire Tureen. Mr pod Jars Ww. k. Cele, ir. Snteey expects to travel by Saturday morning.
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W. E. Hursey
Ste Blanche
Addie City
Trey
Washington
Fey
K. Cele
Snteey
Tyrraey Wilkins
Frathers Visit Here and Local Social Notes
J. W. Ross and AL Peer study at Elliott Commercial School Wheeling will arrive today to visit B O Keeley at West Virginia Turinem College. Mrs W C Sullivan returns from Mt Lake Part after pleasant sojourns. Miss Wattle Dairnett of Parkare Dur and Mine Money marthent. Flemion family on Terra Catte arrest feat. Ray Fleming and Clarend Crim have gone on a trip to ace ci or.
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J. W. Ross
AL Peer
T Euphoryn
Elliott Commercial School
Wheeling
BO. Keeley
West Virginia
Turinem College
W. C. Sullivan
Mt. Lake Part
Wattle Dairnett
Parkare
Plemington Yisttet
Flemion
Terra Catte
P. Plenio Ray Fleming
Clarend Crim
Ace ci
Ordinance Extending Time to Winter in City Matters
The council advanced routines and considered extending the hog ordinance time to winter. Measures included appointing W. Warner as city health officer, sidewalks, sewers, cement work on Court and other streets, and new building permits. Debate touched on tax timing and mayoral proclamations.
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Civ
Council
Or Ila
Elitos
Starver W. Warner
Novell
William Barke
Sh Kremney
Wee Counniiman Johnson
Court Street
Jm, Coburn
Clay Treet
Catherine Gocke
T. Ly. Nutter
Meigs Avenue
Alfred Tomp
King
East Pike
Pantory Atronta
Ryan
Bodkin Avenue
Oak and
Jackson Aiiente
Seel
Second Street
Aim
Chy
Aring
Lewind Chestnut Street
Monticello Avenue
Thompagn Street
Hickman Street
Legcett
Glen Wik
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Caturn
Business Tep
Adamston Factory
Reams
Seu
Recnion
Wetzel County
Supreme Court
DR. Purinton
Aleigarene
Elkins
B. & O. Railroad
Suneintendent Ifter
Federation of Labor
Peerless
Asimilal
Chicago Grain Market
Cora
Ante
Uncle Josh Jenkins
Frathers
Warner
City Health Board
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