West Virginia Delegation Leaves Washington After Adjournment
Washington August 27 West Virginia members and all clerks and staff left the capital after adjournment. Congressman Hamilton was the last WV representative to depart, with Davin having left earlier. Campaigns in West Virginia cast doubt on any return to Washington before the next session in December.
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Washington
D.C
Cou
Bose
West
Hart
West Virginia
Mail routes updated in two counties this fall
Beginning September 2 the mail cabinet between Angeleston and Nye in Putnam county will supply Bowles both going and coming. Beginning September 1 the mail route from Johnson Crossroads to Broadhurst in Monroe county will be ely at Clint instead of Johndon Crossroads.
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Washington, D.C
Angeleston
Nye
Putnam County
Bowles
Johnson Crossroads
Broadhurst
Monroe County
Beely
Clint
Johndon Crossroads
Parker's Name Oysters Kay Inquiry Letters to Parker Sherman
Aug 27 Colonel Roosevelt seeks to insert the names of Judge Parker and Vice President Sherman into the inquiry on campaign contributions tied to the Penrose resolution. He plans to write letters to Senator Clapp at four dollars per letter, asserting Parker and Sherman letters are pertinent to the industry and deserve record inclusion.
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Oyster Kay
Roosevelt
Judge Parker
Sherman
Penrose
Clapp
Parker
Sterman
Harriman
Cranwell and Gore Attend Veterinary Meeting in Indianapolis
Drs J J Cranwell and Gore left Monday evening for Indianapolis to attend the annual meeting of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Both are graduates of recognized veterinary colleges and will become members at this gathering. They expect to return the first of the week.
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J. J. Cranwell
Vs. Gore
Indianapolis
Ind
American Veterinary Medical Association
Drs. Cranwell
Gore
Rou
Trackman John O Day Fractures Leg in Train Accident
John O Day, a fireman for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in the Monongalia division, was injured when the band train he rode jumped the track on Monday. He was thrown against a pile of crossties and treated by a local physician. He is reported to be improving today.
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John O'Day
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
O'Day
New Postoffices Established in Oklahoma Territory
Washington August 27 The postoffice department announces the establishment of a postoffice at Deer Creek Focalantes County with Bitzinger as postmaster and at Stowe Logan county two miles from Crangery with Robert J Thomas as postmaster.
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Washington
Postoffics Department
Deer Creek
Focalantes County
Hope Natural Gas plans well near Oral at Mrs. Satch Green Farm
The Hope Natural Gas Company has made a location on the Mrs. Satch Green farm near Oral for a well and is preparing to drill. The location is in new territories.
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Hope Natural Gas Company
Mrs. Satch
Green Farm
Oral
Negro lawyers debate admission at American Bar Association
Milwaukee Wis Aug 27 The American Bar Association opened its thirty fifth annual meeting with a debate over admitting Negro lawyers as members Three Negroes were seated by the committee before the full body. Attorney General Wickersham pledged to fight any move to unseat them while asserting that admission of Negro lawyers generally was not at stake The exchange highlighted racial tensions in professional circles during the convention.
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Milwauked
Wise
American Bar Association
Wickersham
Lakin to Visit Washington on Headquarters Decision
Lakin chairman of the Republican state executive committee will travel to Washington late this week to confer with National Committee Chairman Tiles on presidential electors and other matters. He expects to decide the headquarters location for the Republican state committee after the conference, with a decision likely by Monday. Charles waitlisted, and a committee from Charleston or nearby followed up with Chairman Lakin and Secretary Bernheim seeking Charleston as headquarters.
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Charleston
Lakin
Republican State Executive Committee
Washington
Fire detected early saves Mt. Clare pool room
At Mt. Clare a fire was discovered in the rear of a pool room early morning. It was extinguished quickly after a window was broken and entry gained by those who found it. Officials believe a chandelier collapse started the blaze, causing only minor damage.
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MT. Clare
Rogers
Trentinas
Death of Wayne Huis Nine Months Old at Two Lick Mine
The body of Wayne Huis aged nine months son of Mr and Mrs Alvey Hughes of Two Lick mine, who fled Monday night after a few hours illness, will be laid to rest in Pleasant Mill Doddridge county. The funeral party will proceed Wednesday afternoon at 4 25 o'clock to the burial there.
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Wayne Huis
Alvey Hughes
Two Lick Mine
Eholeme Iutan
Pleasant Mill
Doddridge County
Adamsian man fined in Gordon court for threats to Mrs Gyers
Harman Crieh of Adamsian was convicted Monday evening in Justfer Gordon's court of having assaulted and beaten Mrs G F Gyers at the suburb. He was fined $3 and costs, paid, and required to execute a bond of $200 to keep the peace for six months after threatening harm to Mrs Gyers. He furnished the bond as required.
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Harman Crieh
Adamsian
Justfer Gordon
Havin
G. F. Gyers
Taft Birthday Visit Ties to Gulf Event News
At Beverly Massachusetts on August 27 Prasj ant Taft arrived today for a fraternity reunion plan. Jost ho Hine prepares for a related function as part of the Gulf Inka project, with details awaiting further clarification and schedules.
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Beverly
Maas
Prasjant ‘Taft
Jost Ho Hine
Gulf
Inka
Sharon Valley Horses to Exhibit at Clarksburg Fair
Col Crawford of Newark has arranged to exhibit a string of Belalan Clydesdale Percheron and German Cobbe horses at the Clarksburg Fair September 17 18 18 and 20. James N Hess secretary states the Sharon Valley horses will be a major feature in the cattle and horse department. Hess also notes Cashel of Ble Kingston plans to bring two carloads of Alderney Jersey and Guernsey cattle to the fair.
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George W. Crawford
Sharon Valley
Newark
Clarksburg
James N- Hoss
The
Fair Association
Col. Crawford
Sharon Yatley
Hess
Cashel
Blekville
Alderney
Jersey
Guernsey
Funeral Notice for Sarah Nicholls Mee
Sarah Nicholls Mee aged sixty six died Monday evening in L. Auli after a long illness. Survived by three daughters Mrs R L Ast Wilt Mrs Bert Shlers and Mrs Vela Stlers. Widely known in the neighborhood. Friends may view Wednesday at 5 o clock. Burial will be in the O Nevet cemetery.
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Sarah Nicholls
L. Auli
Suffragists March for Vote at Ohio Equal Suffrage Day
More than 60 women with husbands and friends marched through Columbus to advocate passage of the equi suffrage amendment to Ohio’s constitution at a special election. Suffragists from many sections of the state and other states carried banners urging votes for women.
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Columbus
Ohio
Congressman Davis Plans Address at Hancock County Plea
Davis arrives in Washington en route to Clarke-DurR home for Hancock county plea event. He is expected to attend Chester gathering next Saturday and deliver an address on conservation.
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Washington, C
Davis
Clarke- Durr
Hancork
Chester
Seven Min Ster Candidates Examined at Virginia Conference
Seven candidates for the ministry were examined by the conference faculty as ministers and lay delegates gathered at the Methodist Protestant church at 665 Locust Street Cir. The annual West Virginia Conference opens tonight and runs to Tuesday with 75 delegates reported and many more expected. Rev. M Holt of Parkersburg presides, Judge Haymond Maxwell will formally welcome delegates, and Rev. W H Hart leads devotional services. The program features addresses by Rev. Hess, round table talks, song services, and a closing benediction as the conference begins its sessions.
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St Protestant
Locust Street
Cir
Virginia
Saventy
Deter Bates
M. Holt
Parkersburg
Jesse Jones
Miniaterial Association
W. H. Hart
Judge Maxwell
Holt
Ministerial Association
A. F. Hess
Round Table
Ad. Hall
Westin
Dining Hall Work At New Fair Grounds In Progress
extensive improvements underway at the new fair grounds ahead of the September 17 to 20 event. a larger judge stand, a new starters’ stand, midways, and expanded seating facilities for up to 200 guests are being erected, with tents, stalls, and modern stalls under construction and repairs underway to complete before fall week.
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Miso
Ucket
Horn
Abeds
Stalin
Tobacco crop in West Virginia improves in 1912
From Washington, D C August 24 The Department of Agriculture reports West Virginia tobacco conditions are better than last year with 15 000 acres planted this year, about 105 percent of last year. On July 7 the 1912 crop condition stood at 91 percent, versus 67 percent a year ago and the ten year average of 87 percent.
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Wallington
D.C
West Virginia
Department of Agriculture
Emperor Cassel Condition Improves As Swelling Declines
ENPEROR CASSEL Germany Aug 27 The emperor continues to improve from a muscular rheumatism affliction first noted last Friday. Neck gland and muscle swelling have nearly disappeared and he rose from bed today.
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Cassel
Germany
Police Lieutenant Beck er indicted for Rosenthal murder delay granted
Becker in Washington DC obtained a delay in the murder case of Herman Rosenthal until September 3. He was to be arraigned today for pleading. The defense counsel for Lieutenant Becker sought more time to prepare.
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Washington, D.C
Ane
Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Della Not Crazy Adjudged Sane and Released
In a Washington report, Della Not Crazy Delis Whilers formerly confined for intoxication antics had a lunacy warrant reversed by Justice GH Gordon and was released. Bills passed both Houses and were signed granting pensions to Caleb A Lott Stephen Vaught James Baccus and Tyan P Dye of various towns.
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Washington, D.C
Caleb
A.lott
Stephen Vaught
Elizabeth
James [Baccus
Borland
Tyan
P. Dye
Parkersburg
Attorney Loar to Visit Washington for Fos Release Petition
R A Loar an attorney will travel to Washington DC tonight to pursue legal business including filing a petition for the release of David Fos a Harrison county man held in Fort Leavenworth Kansas as an army deserter. The request cites Fos mother Prudence Fos of Romines Witla as gravely ill and needing care from a family member.
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R. A. Loar
Washington, D. C
David Fos
Harrison County
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Ao Centenos
Foge
Mra
Prudence Fogg
Romines Witla
New Postmasters Named in Hardy and Oswald
William White appointed postmaster at Hardy in Mercer county replacing J R Winter who resigned Charing Wilburn named postmaster at Oswald Raleigh county replacing J F Findson who resigned
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Washington, DL
William
White
Hardy
Mercer County
J. R. Winte
Charing Wilburn
Oswald
Raleigh County
J. F. Fijndson
Urgent Hospitalization After Sudden Illness at Florence Street Home
Arthur Stager suffered a sudden illness at his Florence street home Monday night. A physician diagnosed appendicitis and he was rushed to a hospital for an operation, performed early Tuesday morning. He is reported to be rallying well and friends hope for a speedy recovery.
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Arthur Stager
Fiorence Street
Pension Bill Passes Congress for Rebecca Struthers
Washington Aug 27 One of the last acts of Congress before adjournment is the pension bill granting a pension to Rebecca Struthers an elderly colored woman from Parkersburg The measure has been approved by the president and becomes law F W Dronigoole of Damion incubator aid Brooder Company Edatwood NY the largest maker of sectional hot water mammoth incubators and brooders is calling on poultry stands to adopt their equipment at 118 white talent Wherling for next work
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Washington
DL C
Congress
Rebecca Struthers
Parkersburs
F. W. Dronigoole
Damion Tncubator Aid Brooder Company
Edatwood
N.Y
Mammoth Incubatora
Dradern Fe
Wiate
Institute Busy With Work At County Teachers' Institute
The county teachers institute opened with devotional services led by Rev. Lewin. Dr. Powell and Prof. J. Frank Marsh led lectures on school function and environment. Sessions covered reading, sanitation, farm education, and rural school relations with a scheduled illustrated lecture tonight.
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Lewin
Railey
Baltimore
A. Hi. Powell
Opie Hartwell
J. Frank Marah
Chaylaten
State Board of Regents
Norway
England
United States
Marsh
B. F. Haught
Resolutions Committee
Bailey
Fowell
Court House
F. L. Burdette
Marah
Dr. Powell
Powell
R. Gers
Department of Agriculture
Tis
W. Sheets
A. F. Sewell
Mann Roasts Wabhington in Unclear Dem Linage
A distorted report describes Mann attacking the Democratic majority as inept and extravagant. It mentions Howie Vinanton, Hapobilgan, and a harsh appraisal of party work, labeling it idle and wasteful amid political contention.
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Wabhengton
Jon
Howie Vinanton
Hapobilgan Mann
Tioteata Grounding Affects 200 Passengers off Mackinac
The steamer Tioteata ran aground in the straits near Mackinac Island causing delays. About 200 passengers were taken to Mackinac Island for safety as the situation remained uncertain and relief efforts were planned for the night.
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Mackinag Island
Duluth
Bardaground
Straits of
Macklfing Uujand
County Court Meets Amid Rail Matters and Court Appointments
The county court, aided by Commissianore Chatten Font, reviews appointive matters including Leo Maxwell and John Deening as administrator. Cray eluent appraisers and several county orders are discussed as a delegation from Lumberport and Ohio Railroad Company seeks action on highway and railroad issues at Lumberport. The continual review is confirmed.
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Alain, Tad
Commissianore
Death of Edward T. Martin Aged Four Months in Katyack
Edward T. Martin four months died Tuesday morning at Katylex from cholera infantum. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at the home and burial will be in Katylick Cemetery, with Mr and Mrs Georns Martin as his parents.
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Sarah Nicholas
R. L. Ash
Edward T. Martin
Dire. Georns Martin
Katylex
Tome
Katylick
Burial for John Edwin Goodwin Practically Silent
John Edwin Goodwin of Northglow died Monday evening of cholera expected condition. Funeral held yesterday afternoon at 2.00. Body transported to Bien on the commodalion train at 2.38 and burial there.
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John Edwin Goodwin
Joe Godwin
Northglow
Cholers Tofdal
Lome
Two men fined for drunkenness by city mayor court
Two men were cited for drunkenness at a municipal court session led by Mayor Styenki. One man paid a fine, while the other was ordered to appear after failing to comply.
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Polles
Styenki
Helmick Again Stricken in Charleston
M D Helmick a well knownInsurance agent of the city was stricken with another stroke at his home on Roosevelt Avenue according to a report from Charleston. The man suffered a severe attack and remained unconscious for a time before regaining some awareness.
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M.D. Helmick
Insurance Agant
Reeheo
Charlestom
Tae
Romeson
Mlk Avenue
Miss Koon Blues at St Marys Hospital
Fragmented note reports Edna Koon undergoing surgery at St Marys Hospital on Monday for appendicitis. The text is garbled with stray phrases and incomplete details about condition and access.
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Minn
Edna Koon
St Mary's Hospital
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