Adam Littlepage Accused Of Stirring Labor Strife For Personal Gain
A Charleston based State Senator is accused of using a press interview to push for closer ties between miners and operators, while aiming to boost his gubernatorial bid. The document labels him a free silverist and Populist sympathizer whose policies could harm West Virginia’s coal industry and cause industrial stagnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam B. Littlepage
Jor Charleston
Monongahela Valley
West Virginia
Union
Littlepage
Democratic Party
Iee Cleveland
United States Geological Survey
Passell
Ohio
Milneis
Pittsburg Post
Free 25 Boxes of Guths Bon Bons Telegram Coupon Offer
A promotion offers twenty five boxes of Guths Bon Bons to readers who submit the greatest number of Telegram Coupons. The advertisement promises large quantities and urges participation via the coupon collection appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guth
Elkins Fall Meet Opens With Haste and Horse Racing
At the Elkins pub association fall meeting day one featured four races led by the 2:15 pace won by Crystal Bell from Clarksburg in three heats. Other winners included Bon Ami in ga trot and Hunter in Say 0 trot. A misstep by Mayor Crile caused a special council session over a non existent Riley saloon license, leading to adjournment after clarification and a vote to revoke none.
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Elkins
Elkins Pub Association
Crystal Bell
A.D. Parr
Clarksburg
Bon Ami
Fairmont Stables
H. Roberts
Charles EF
Atlerton
Crile
Ucense
L. Riley
Fuel Ole
Iseulme
Riley
Imeré
Frank Rush
Rush
Professional Certificates Examinations Set for September Dates
Teachers seeking professional state certificates may take exams on September 13 and 14 in Moundsville Buckhannon Keyser Charleston and Welch. The higher ranked certificates require passing several branches including algebra physics psychology literature. Interested individuals should contact board members Fleming Fairmont Armsstrong Morgantown Carrigan Montgomery and Murray Williamson for further details.
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Moundsville
Buckhannon
Keyser
Charleston
Welch
U- 3
Fleming
Fairmont
Robt. A. Armstrong
Morgantown
Chas. HB. Carrigan
Josiah Keely
Montgomery
C. R. Murray
Wiliamson
Littlepage misreads West Virginia labor peace claim
A letter asserts that seological survey findings and peaceful valley conditions prove Littlepage misreads labor relations in West Virginia. It argues there is state development through cooperative operator and employee relations, with disputes resolvable without political motives and criticizes Littlepage for alleged financial motives.
Gas tests and production rises in Tenmile and nearby districts
In Tenmile Creek and Eagle districts the South Penn Oil and Hope Natural Gas firms report new wells and increased output. Production on J T Goodwill farm rises from 10 to 20 barrels daily. Tests on John Hurst and W M Scott farms show light gas pressure and fair gas shows in the 80 foot and fifth sands.
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Tenmile Creek
Tenmile District
This County
South Penn Oil Company
J. T. Goodwip
Katylick Run
Sardis
Hope Natural Gas Company
John Hurst
Maxon
Salem Fork
Tenmile
Philadelphia Company
W. M. Scott
Tenmlle Creek
Eagle District
C. D. Robinson
State convention opens in Waldo hotel with speeches
The sixth annual State convention of the National Association of Stationery Engineers of West Virginia opened in the Waldo hotel with remarks by President Ledrum Tracy and welcomes from Mayor E Crile. Speakers included W W Price, W B Osborn, Carothers of Wheeling, Dorsey R Potter, Lester L Sheets, and G B Bulkley. A session is planned tonight with more prominent speakers. Miss Mary Drummond has departed for New York then Brooklyn.
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National Association of Statenery Engineers
West Virginia
Waldo Hotel
Ledrum Tracy
E. ©. Crile
W. W. Price
W.B. Osborn
W. B. Osborn Machinery Company
Mis Jcity
Peace in Central America Accord Report
Acting Secretary of State said Roosevelt and Mexican President Diaz are in accord on Central America and dispute settlement among five republics. They plan a joint conference to draft a treaty ensuring permanent peace. It is unclear if the note has been dispatched, but all republics appear ready to attend.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Alg
Atlee
Roosevelt
Diaz
Mexico
Central America
United States
Grangers Hold Large Grange Meeting Near Good Hope
The Good Hope and Lost Creek Grange in Washburn Grove near Good Hope announce a Tuesday event with speeches by ex-governor NOT Bachelder and Prof. T C Atkeson, plus music from a brass band and two quartets. Free admission, ample refreshments, and a marriage license issued to Robert Perine and Stella Rowley.
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Good Hope
Lost Creek
Washburn Grove
Bachelder
New Hampshire
Nationaal Grange
T. C. Atkeson
West Virginia
National Grange
Grange Fines
Robert
Perine
Stella Rowley
McATEER BURIED IN CLIFORD-CABORN CHAPEL SERVICE
The funeral of Cecil McAtee was held at the Cliford-Caborn chapel at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. The Rev. R. B. McDanel conducted the service, and interment followed in Elkview cemetery.
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Cecil McAtee
Cliford-Caborn Chapel
R. B. McDanel
Elkview Cemetery
Woman Belle Starkey Death Possibly Accidental
Investigation into Miss Belle Starkey's death at Mt Clare suggests a self inflicted pistol wound may have been accidental. Acting Coroner M S Riley noted she habitually carried small items in her dress bosom and a discharged revolver near her body supports an accidental discharge. The case, no inquest, funeral set for Thursday at 10 AM in Hansford cemetery, Mt Clare.
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Belle Starkey
Mt. Clare
M.S. Riley
Miss Starkey
Starkey
Riley
Hansford Cemetery
Grand Opera House in Clarksburg Reveals Elegant Renovations
Manager Reuben Robinson has led a major overhaul of the Grand Opera House with repainting redecorating and new scenery by Meyer Decorating Company of Steubenville. Interior color cream and red with gold accents marble imitation detailing and $100 decor additions enhance lobby boxes and auditorium. The improvements aim to please patrons and begin the new season with striking elegance and symmetry.
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Reuben Robinson
Grand Opera House
Clarksburg
Opera House
Meyer Decorating Company
Steubenville
Robinson
Teachers Chosen for Broaddus Institute Faculty
Two more instructors are selected for Broaddus Institute. Miss Silsty, a mathematics and science teacher from Talladega College, replaces Miss Shumbaugh. Miss Edith L. Leigh, from Sparland, elected to lead vocal and instrumental music, replacing Miss Stewart.
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Broaddust
Silsty
Talladega College
Talladega
Ala
Daisy Shumbaugh
Broaddus
Silsby
Edith L. Leigh
Sparland
Vorse
Pauline Stewart
Leigh
Clarksburg
Teialng Fhysicians
Chicago
Till
They College
Pletocek Qualifies Appraisers Tie Estate Bond
Jackson Flecher qualifies without bond of the estate of Alcinda V. Skaggs. Appraisers John Shahan RM Williams and Calvin Pertner named. five appraisers listed to assess the estate.
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Jackson Flecher
Alcinda V. Skaggs
John Shahan
R.M. Williams
Calvin Pertner
Nuzums Host Guests at Fairmont Visit
Mr and Mrs W F Nuzum and their guest Mrs Mollie Browning and son from Helpre spend Sunday at Fairmont with Mr and Mrs H C Sample. Mrs Sample and Mrs Mary A Nuzum spent Saturday at the Nuzum home in Clarksburg.
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W. F. Nuzum
Mollie Browning and Son
Helpre. O
Fairmont
H. C. Sample
Indictment Effort Aimed At Eureka Loan Officers Directors
An effort to indict officers and directors of the defunct Eureka Loan and Building Association aims to have at least twenty five witnesses before the grand jury next week to reveal what they know about the association. The set includes the president secretary and treasurer with more possible witnesses. The secretary J R Adams vanished three years ago and bondholders face heavy losses as funds were diverted. Judge Lynch may receive instructions from the grand jury as to the case, with indictments expected to cause notable social and church figures to be implicated.
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Eureka Loan & Building Association
J. R. Adams
Circuit Court
Death of Dorsey Graves at Bridgeport
Dorsey Graves died at Bridgeport on Tuesday evening at 6 28 after a six week bout with typhoid fever. A 27 year old single son of Charles L Graves he worked as a clerk for N L Fitzhugh in Bridgeport and was active in the Methodist Episcopal church and in Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias. Funeral services are set for 11 o'clock tomorrow with burial in the Masonic cemetery.
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Dorsey Graves
Bridgeport
Mr. Graves
Charles L. Graves
N. L. Fitzhugh
Methodist Episcopal Church
Hisse
Odd Fellows and
Knights of Pythias
Masonic
Uncle Joe Cannon Not A Candidate For President
A garbled report notes UNCLE JOE CANNON not a candidate for president while other items record a color defendant William Smith held in Preston county on liquor charges and a blank police court session in a New York city context. The Associated Press piece adds that Congressman Joseph Cannon denies seeking the Republican nomination during a Thousand Islands visit.
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Associated Press
New York
the Herald
Joseph Cannon
Minois
Sibley
Thousand Islands
Alexandria Bay
Bulgarian Arrested for Murder of Gary Girl
Aug 28 report from Associated Press says Trepon Mariono, a Bulgarian, has been arrested in Chicago on suspicion of murdering ten year old Lizele Schroeder of Gary Indiana three days earlier. Police tie him to the Gary scene and declare him the murderer.
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Associated Prews
Cicago
Pack
Trepon Mariono
Lizele Schroeder
Gary
Ind
Mariono
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Adam Littlepage
Treatle
Connel
Lyden
Anderson
Robbins
Ernst
Johnson
Wood
Lynch
Magodsville
Little Page
Harrison County
Lewis ‘Tracy
Mary Drummond
Brooklyn
Dias
Ito
Flame
Alabama
Ilinois
Pletochek
Wml
Eureka Loan & Building Assn
Uncle Joe Cannon
Willian Smith
Internal Revenue
Hupp
Austin
Preston County
Spates
Smith
Folice
Elice
House
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