Policies of Roosevelt and Standard Oil campaign ties emerge
Washington reports reveal John D Archbold and Standard Oil executives funded Republican campaigns in 1904. Archbold testifies that two contributions totaling 225000 dollars were made after board approval, aimed to influence Roosevelt’s business friendly policies. He says Bliss and Cortelyou were involved, and that Archbold urged Roosevelt to know the Standard’s support while denying further donations after pushback from Bliss.
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Washington
John D
Archbold
Penrose
Bonevelt
Aronbold
Clappaha
Oliver and
Pomerens
Arch
Board of Directory
Standard O 1 Company
Biga
Roosevelt
Bugg
Archbald
Pomerone
H. Rogers
Bliss
Birth
Atchbold
Biina
Birks
Garrield
Smith
Standard
Garfield
Puppote
Archibold
Iips
Oliver
George B. Cortelyou
Biles
Cortel- You
Mr. Gottelyou
Theater building going up at Once
Frank Bokavichy formerly employed in the mines at Enterprise died at the Miners hospital in Fairmont yesterday afternoon from injuries suffered when his back was broken by a fall at work. The body was moved to Monongah for funeral services at 10 oclock, with interment in the Austrian cemetery.
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Frank Bokavichy
Enterprise
Fairmont
Musgrave Morgue
Monongah Thaa
Plac
Orelock
Pink Militia Age Population Jump in West Virginia
Washington reports West Virginia saw militia age males rise from 200503 in 1900 to 275048 in 1910, an 74845 increase. The 1900 share of males 18 to 44 was 20.8 percent, rising to 82.5 percent of the state population in 1910 due to immigration and higher male entry from foreign sources. Also notes New York visitor Thomas W. Pettigrew, guest of Mrs J W Wilnuis, departed to Atlantic City after a stay with family.
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Washington
West Virginia
Thomas W. Pettigrew
New York
J. W. Wilnuis
Atlantic ‘City
Clarkshire Theater Company plans new 2000-seat house on West Pike
The Clarkshire Theater Company chartered with $40,000 aims to start construction Monday on a brick and steel three story theater on West Pike Street, near the Masinie temple. The project includes an auditorium balcony and kitchen, seating 2000 plus, with Hy Rewin of Wheeling likely manager and Albany bookings by The Kuwn and Uriinger of New York.
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Adern
Paretune of m
Holmshoe & Lafferty
Pany
Willems Lux
Gaylord
Thetat
West Pike Street
Amore
Bf. Modér Desien
Aicel
Pike Street
Clarkyhurst Theater Company
Plans for residence by Holmboe and Lafferty on Main Street
Holmboe and Lafferty, architects, are drawing plans for a 5,1100 residence for A. F. Dennison on Main Street.
Roosevelt Attacks Penrose Liar Over Fund Claims
New York Aug 23 Colonel Roosevelt denounced Penrose and George W Perkins for alleged funding of his preconvention campaign. He said a $33,000,000 claim or any similar sum is a deliberate falsehood. Archbold defended the Standard Oil rebating case and referenced a backstory of telegrams and influence. others plan further testimony before the committee.
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New York
Roosevelt
Penrose
Uati
George W. Perkins
Perkina
Standard of Company
Archbolt
Standard Oil Company
Buffalo
United States District Attorney
Washington
Sam
Archbod
Archbold
Penrow
William Finn
Arcbold
Europe
Busy contract offices plan multiple public works
The Empire building firm Holmboe and Lafferty is busy drafting contracts for several projects. Plans include a Methodist Episcopal church at Fairview costing 10 000 dollars, a West Union high school at 40 900, a Belington high school at 20 000, a Parsons project at 30 000, a Fairmont 15 000 residence for A M Moore, and a 30 000 residence for C E Hutchinson plus other commissions.
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Messrs. Holmboe and
Lafferty
Empire
Fairview
Bulding
West Union
Belington
Parsons
Fairmont
Moore
Conceln Coal Company
C. E. Hutchinson
Appointment of Mexico Van Melt as Fayette County circus court judge
WF Charleston reports Mexico Van Melt of Oak Hall has been appointed Judge of the circus court in Fayette county by Governor Ginsecgrk to succeed William R. Bennett, who recently resigned amid charges. The governor is urged to convene the legislature in a special session. (Continued on page fr8.)
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Charleston
Mexico
van Melt
Oak Hall
Fayette County
WT Ginsecgrk
Willam R. Bennett
Aka -Watahimetontr Ag
Waterme Tan
Next Examination Set for Wheeling Dates in August
The upcoming exam will be held in Wheeling on August 28 and 29. Names of applicants who qualified for carriage in the implied grades at the Fairmont tests on July 31 and August 1 are listed, including Robert F. Kan Everson Harry Brown Burgettstown PA R Hi Binney Piney Fork OH George ZB Stankrd Workington WV Elmer B. Russell Fairmont WV and many others. Those who failed at Fairmont may take the Wheeling exam on the scheduled dates.
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Wheeling
Miso
Gfe
Fairmont
Robert F. Kan
Everson
W.va
Harry Brown
Burgettatown
R. Hi Binney
Piney Gork
Ogeorge
Zb Stankrd
Workington
W. Va
Elmer B. Russell
Wfrmont
Dent
Mona
Alkingon
Barracksville
M. Simmers
Gypsy
J. A. Fleming
Lumberport
W Va
Clingan
Clarkstine
Bebout
Grant Town
FC Va
Preacher Henry Holden to Speak at Zion Baptist Church
The Rev. Henry Holden of Washington Pennsylvania will preach at Zion Baptist Church on West Main Street Sunday at 11:00 am and a prayer meeting will follow. The service is open to the public.
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Henry Holden
Washington, Pa
Adjutant General Injured in Raleigh County Incident
A garbled report from Raleigh County notes Adjutant General injured yesterday while attending public safety meetings. Authorities say the adjutant suffered non life threatening injuries and is currently unable to leave hospital after the incident.
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Soemm
He Ork
Govurnor
Raleigh County
Trom
Gump Chosen County President in Local News
Death of Fe Heflin at 68 after long illness linked to prior fall injuries at Adamston. Survived by a widow, two children, a brother Samuel J. Hein of Grateton, and three sisters. Funeral at Adamston on Saturday at 2:30 pm with interment in a nearby cemetery. Also notes county Sunday School Association delegates and officers.
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H Heflin
Baltimore and Ohio
Company Torto
Pumper
Adamston
Hoffig
Alexander
Parkerburg
Rink
Samuel J Hein
Grateton
A. F. Thayer
Grafton
Mo C. Coufiaby
Gold Valine
Favquer County
Jana Mra WA
Courtiey
Stork
Statord County
Adamaton
Rage Vlown Cemetery
Noor Open Found By Merchants Police Man
Richard Brooks, a merchants’ police man, reported the Noor open last night after a thorough search of the premises. He alerted Policeman Teenhart, Shope, and McCleut and coordinated with them to inspect the area for any signs of entry or tampering.
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Richard Brooks
Wes
Teenhart
Shope
McCleut
Tha work px hike four ot the pel ene Compahys
Fragmentary OCR text describes labor or work movement with references to companies and a notable line about nine or more measures. The readable parts suggest a historical notice about workers and actions affecting transportation or production, but many words are garbled.
Bridge Contract Awarded by Monongalia County Court
The Monongalia County Court awarded a bridge contract to a local firm for concrete work. The deal includes a bond and payment terms, with Charles At Sheeaisha Pia named as executor and C H Wienar as a principal party. Ralph Jones and Thomas Thompson are listed as appraisers for the state.
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Mar County Court Int
Charles
Sheeaisha Pia
Tidor
C.H. Wienar
Thompson
Ralph Jones
Temperance Speaker to Address Local Union Service
A union service at First Episcopal church will feature temperance advocate John G. Wooley delivering an address this coming week. The event is under the auspices of the Wink-Wirgtala conference of the Methodist_Prace church and will be held at the noted temple.
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Ieeal
Firat
John G. Wooley
Wooley
Methmalst Prace
Elty
Salem Express Briefs Report Local Notices
Fragmented text from The Salem Express mentions Mr and Mrs Brock Ford and others in Belén with unclear relationships. The readable names suggest a social notice or column item about local residents and events, but many words are garbled.
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The
Salem Express
Brock Ford
Kart Roby
Belén
Hoot
Tong
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Mononxab
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Ww. Va
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Luke Rogers
Charles Bowman
Wilnonbarg, W Va
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Wilsonburg, We
T. J. Donnelly
W Vo
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Jordan
Corinth
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Frank Parsons
Hutchingon
Elliote
Gump
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Harrison ‘County
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Dlasty Gump
Salem
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iMre
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Home Department
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Tse FE. Uthepter
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Bedge Haymiond Maxwell
Harmer
J. Hb
Renin
Basie
Jere Keen
Aterhici
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Tatan Aigtriaty
Bi Post
Noor
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Nent
John G.wooley
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