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West Virginia Briefs Observe John Brown Anniversary
Martinsburg marks the 57th anniversary of John Brown's execution with a government purchase of the old jail site for a post office and a tablet marks the spot at Harpers Ferry. Charleston reports streets named for baseball greats Bush Baker Wagner Johnson and Speaker by Lon Barringer, a Michigan alum and former Mountain State League president.
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Martinsburg
John Brown
Chartes Town
Brown
Charleston
County’ Clerk’s Office
Bush
Baker
Wagner
Johnson
Speaker
Lon. H. Barringer
University of Michigan
Mountain State League of Baseball
Joe Bush
Wrank, Baker
Honus’ Wagner
Walter Johnson
Tris Speaker