Convention Names City Ticket In Local Election
A Republican convention nominated a municipal ticket for the town. G C Southern mayor, Earl Drummond recorder, council members Biddle Fromerer Culright Boyles Wolfe Smith Mer Primm. Executive committee to fill vacancies and a second convention to nominate a Citizens ticket is planned for Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aen
Et Town
MMGNG
Dikette
Peasthny
H. Cut- Hecht
Carl Drummond
Gand
G. C. Southern
Earl Drummond
EB. Boyles
Willie Wolfe
Henry S. Smith
W -Gay Mer
Fit
Primm
Biddle
George Fromerer
DH Culright
J. E. Boyles
Geri Drummond
Edinot Howe
Spectal From Frosthues Reports Hospital Trip After Accident
A local notice describes a group including Sperry and others from Frosthues involved in separate accidents. They were all hospitalized in Pittsburg with company cover for travel and medical care. The report notes special arrangements and charges borne by the company for the injured parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frosthues
Afd
Sperry
Upfexers
Mihovelt
Isis
Llewellyn
Lord
Barton
Pittsburgey
Oscar Suerry
Thia
Two Cardinals Die from Apoplexy in Rome Report
Italian notices report Cardinal Cavagtls and Cardinal Tripept dying of apoplexy, while a later dispatch says Cardinal Tripept was found unconscious and in critical condition. A separate city item notes two prisoners escaping jail under mayoral attention during a Bargain Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will H. Cole
Grasse
Tia Daual
Pbesovera
Coures
Veteran Dies in Broad Oaks
James Reary Mortis died at his Broad Oaks home Saturday afternoon from age related infirmities. Funeral arrangements were not set by Saturday evening. He was about 65, born and raised at Quite Dell. Survived by wife and daughter. Moris served in Company F, Seventh West Virginia Regiment during the Civil War and was known in Grand Army circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Reary Mortis
Broad Olen
Norrin
Quite Dell
Moprin
Seventh
West Virginia Regiment
Grend
Bank Robber Seeks Arrest in Ohio Forgery Case
Daniel F. Loveland of Sandusky Ohio, twice taken into custody in a week over claims he was sued by the Sayings Bank of Elyria for forgery, has been released again. A telegram from Belleville yesterday said he was wanted, while a second telegram today said he should not be held. Loveland insists on being sent to Ohio to atone for his alleged wrongdoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Daniel F. Loveland
Sandueky
Bante
Elyria
Biying
Loveland
Ohio
Clarksburg gets Maccabee convention report
New York December 29 Mrs Rus dell Sage widow of a financier issued a statement delaying immediate distribution of her husband’s funds. She cites personal charity needs in New York and nearby cities and says the earliest closure of her husband’s estate will be one year after his death with prompt grants to those in early widowhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rusdell Sage
New York City
Ter Wisband
Knights of the Maccabees pick Clarkeburge for state convention
The Knights of the Maccabees of West Virginia chose Clarkeburge as the site for the next state convention. The tour of contesting cities showed strong support for Clarkeburg with a majority. The gathering will be held on April 5 ending with a banquet at the Waldo hotel with representatives from across the state and key business for the organization’s growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of the Maccabees
West Virginia
Clarkeburge
Showalter
Parkersburg
Clarksburg
Waldo Hotel
Hastings Resigns From Hope Natural Gas Post
D Hastings, general superintendent of Hope Natural Gas Company, resigns effective January 1. Hastings becomes general manager of Oklahoma Gas Company. Some office changes and reassignments follow in the gas industry, with ongoing discussions about national policy influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Hastings
Hope Natural Gas Company
Mar. Hastings
General Moderer
Oklahoma Gas Company
Mar
Nustingw
Raldorst
Martin Fille
Mid-Continent
Mida
County Court Change From Faris to Stout July 1
Samuel S. Faris will leave the county court after twelve years and Benjamin Brown Stout will succeed him. The change aligns with July 1 start of the new school year as L Wayman Ogden is replaced by Chris B Webl of Hildgenert. Magistrates and constables elected in the recent election will serve their terms next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel S. Faris
Benjamin Brown Stout
L. Wayman Ogden
Chris B Webl
Hildgenert
Electun
Clarksburg May Enter Baldurage Baseball League
The Western Pennsylvania base ball league may grow to eight teams by absorbing towns across the West Virginia line. Clarksburg and Fairmont are the remaining potential members, each with enthusiastic local support and ready to back a first class team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
W. C
Clarksburg
Fairmont
Nelcher
Deputy Head Consul Organizing Woodmen Camps
HLA Grant deputy head consul of the Modern Woodmen of America visited the city en route from Ravenswood to Burnsville to organize local Woodmen camps. He is noted as an experienced organizer with prior government printing office work and a track record of success in organizing Woodmen camps in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hla. Grant
Woodmen of America
Ravenswood
Assaway
Iran
Burnsville
Amler
Str
Gras
Govrnmert
Wastina Ohas
Busines
Madeca
Death summons Hudge Stapleton prominent Parkersburg citizen
Samuel T. Stapleton, longtime Parkersburg resident and public servant, died recently. He held multiple roles including judge of the criminal court, state legislator from Wood County, clerk of the Board of Education for Parkersburg district, and county official such as peace officer and tax administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qamather
Samuel T. Stapleton
Parkersburg
Counnty
James Monroe Jackson
Wood County
Board of Education
Hoe
Acionis
Edmumitaslaner
Wool County
Solorehd Frople Night of the Wie Social Glfary Banquet
The annual gathering hosted in Reed Hall drew a large audience. Attendees included a prominent Black community member who assisted with the event, and the crowd appeared animated and engaged in the proceedings.
Unclear Route Incident Leaves Several Wounded and Fatalities
A disrupted report notes multiple casualties and injuries as six persons are listed, with chaotic scenes described. The piece mentions workers, a fire, and uncertain goals amid a tense afternoon, suggesting a violent or hazardous event with several losses and ongoing danger.
Perking Fages Forgery Charge in New York
George W Perkins former vice president of New York Life Insurance and J P Morgan & Co. partner Charles S Fairchild and others were indicted for forgery in the third degree by a New York grand jury. The indictment centers on the Prussian hand transaction alleging false statements to American authorities to secure government securities. Perkins pleaded not guilty and trial motions were set for January 21. Bond totaling 510,000 was posted with property pledges by J P Morgan Jr and Cleveland E Dodge.
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New York
George W Rkins
New York Life Insurance Company
J. P Morgan & Co
Charles S. Fairchitl
Treveurs
New York Tife 'Usurance Cimopany
Privsia
Ball
J. P. Morgan, Jr
Madison Avenue
Cleveland EL Dodge
New York City
Legislators Move to Amend the War Code
Crusadier General W. W. Score addresses New York State National Guard urging changes to the War Code. He calls for reforms to be included in the forthcoming bill to be introduced when lawmakers convene in Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Score
Senator Thorn Praised by Fairmont Paper
A Fairmont paper lauds Senator A. J. Thorn amid contest rumors for presidency of the state. The Virginian, republished in McDermott's district, says Thorn would be a strong running mate for McDermott and would please local supporters. Thorn visited Fairmont Wednesday and received a hearty welcome from residents.
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Senator Thorn
Fairmont Paper
A. J. Phorn
Atute
Virginian
McDermott
MeDer
Atempt
Thorn
Joe
Bexator Thorn
Fairmont
Senate
West
Bryce Ab Ambassador Accepted by United States
London dispatch reports the formal acceptance by the United States of James Bryce as British ambassador. The appointment will be officially gazetted on Monday.
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Associated Proes
London
Eng
United States
James Bryce
Sriigh
Bryce
Nineteen Victims of Railroad Wrecks Reported Near Arbroath
Dundee Dec 23 An Associated Press dispatch reports a railroad wreck near Arbroath last night causing nineteen deaths and several injuries. The timber of the dead is described as mournful with three of the injured having died.
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CBI
Dundee
Scotland
Arbroath
Miss Mason Dies After Fall on Virginia Avenue
Miss Anne Mason from Cumberland Maryland collapsed Friday on Lower Virginia Avenue. A head injury left a gash on her forehead requiring six stitches. She was visiting her grandparents Mr and Mrs M Anderton and received medical care at their home from Dr Coppeland.
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Anne Mason
Virginia Avenue
Cumberland
Mie Masons
Thatelty
M. Anderton
F. 5. Copeland
Clergy Trio to Lead Services in City Tomorrow
The Rev william j long will preach at the christian church in shiinstein tomorrow morning with both morning and evening services. The Rev homer sala, pastor of the christian church at sebriig, will also speak. Sala is the son of mr silus ash of this city.
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William J. Long
Shiinstein
Homer Sala
Sebriig
Long
Sula
Silus Ash
Ferry collision sinks Patterson boat. eighteen horses drown
A ferry boat Patterson sank in the Hudson after a collision with no freight aboard. All passengers and crew were saved, but eighteen horses aboard the lighter Eighter were drowned in the incident.
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TES
New York
Erle Rallygad
Patterson
Hudson River
Thore
Earthquakes Cause Cracks and Fissures in Chile
Valparaiso Chile reports ongoing tremors from recent quakes at Arion, with shocks described as strong. Widespread fissures emerge and death toll remains unconfirmed amid damaged infrastructure and scattered reports.
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Valparaiso
Chil
Den
Arion
Engineer's Narrow Escape On Short Line
An engineer named William Bull survived a dangerous incident yesterday on the Short Line when an enraged intruder leaped through a car window. The man was restrained, and the engineer escaped with minor injuries, aided by onlookers and officials.
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Willian
Bull
Yesorday
Lucky
Wee
Adamaton
Martinsville Hosts Annual West Virginia Bar Association Meeting
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate the West Virginia Bar Association annual meeting will be held in Martinsville with attendees including John Baskel and other listed lawyers. Details are garbled but suggest a formal gathering of West Virginia legal professionals and possible dates.
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West Vireiola Bar Association
Martinsville
van Ghopen
John Baskel
Aakersitarrer W. Uapner
O. Gar
Joh A Deviho
Harres
Toaetrom
West Virginia
Bar Almooin
Wipe
Dati
Whig
Pythian Home Site 16 Not Yet Chosen
A Parkersburg Pythian Home committee met yesterday at Parkerburg Park. Members from Parkersburg Charleston and Terre Haute discussed plans privately. No site was chosen and public statements were deferred. Financial arrangements for the new home are in hand.
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Pythian
Parkersburg
Mark
Virgie
Cems Apd
W. Hell
Charleston
W. T. White
Terre Alin
Uist
Lend
Circuit Clerk Williams May Be Married at Booneville
It was widely believed Circuit Clerk Homer W. Williams attended a West Virginia Bar Association event in Elkins, but close friends hint he has gone to Booneville Indiana to wed a charming young woman named Danny V. Alten, formerly a resident here, with marriage announcements expected soon.
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Homer W. Willams
West Virginia Bar Association
Elkins
Booneville
Ind
Danny V. Alten
Osiris Temple Elects Officers at Wheeline Lodge
At a well attended meeting of Dairis Temple ancient Acabte Order Noblee at Miyutle Shrine in Wheeline on Evriday evening, officers were selected including J. W. Webonald Ghiet Rahban Charles H. Abrenk Sietanatant Chter Rabban Altras Work High Priest Dr. F. B. Baguley Oriental Guide Dr. C. W. Ber amttx recorded. Representatives to the temple shrine meeting at Tas Angwion nett May WW. Irwit AB Wigebash Robert Lindecy and RoE Sekabert named. The temple reorganization aims to a gloutishing con fition and hem ns got buts Caprese Las D. noo bo F. efAgED oP reagent mont of ible en.
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Dairis
Miyutle
Wheeline
Evriday
J. W. Webonald
Ghiet Rahban
Charles H. Abrenk
Saetatant
Irwit
Wigebash
Robert Lindecy
Roe
Sekabert
Actress S Sued Over Ejections At Theatre
A lawsuit alleges actress Eva Tangay scene prompted ejection of three young men from the Grand opera house during her Thursday performance. The suit claims public nuisance and improper conduct by Miss Tangay and notes court actions, warrants, and fines arising from the incident. The case involves Mr Herndon and others, with witnesses Nell Smith and Ned Smith named by the plaintiff.
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FM Briitima
Modubeet
Thomas d. Powell
Allentawa
Joh We -Sends
Wheshue
RG. Henderson
Meredith
Tangimy
Harmondi
Fairmont Theatre
Sherif Furbee
Miss Tingray
Herndan
Cherlite
Peo
Grafton
Sherif Purkes
Falemont
Eva Tanguay
Mins Tanguay
Zootiten
Mnten
Heatre
Erados
Tanguay
Juster Sands
Juans
Herndon
Th Warrane
Wallan
Cieapy
Chalterndon
Mina Xuny
Hollis
Pany
Jim Swindlers
Sauda
BE. M. Bhowalthr
Bere
Arkinany Powni
Ned Smith
Sla
Defaudi Ng
Mr. Herndon
Jan
Tata
Trodhin
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Jaquresseman
Conch Company
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Italy
Cardinal Cavagtls
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Tripept
Gedree W. Poole
Poole
Broad Oaks
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Gage
Virginia
Knights of the Mincenees
Hastings
Wirkitin Tar Association
Ite
Hk. T
Hudge Stapleton
Solorehd Frople
Woody
Aire
Asis
Gradidl
Him
Fairchlia
Gom
Ing Leggttinruere
Sam
Mabel Taliaferro
Mabel Tellaferro
Taliaferes
Ua Pippe
Mary
Bernan Siewe
Dolly
Bliss Taluiterre
Miss Mason
Draigen
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