Salem Protest Meeting Fizzles at Charter Rally
A Salem gathering organized by Snider and Harner to protest a new charter failed to draw support. Ernest Randolph and others led a committee to Charleston to present four resolutions opposing the charter, taxes, streetcar issues, and state actions. The effort fizzled as attendees left unsatisfied, with some vows to pursue signatures and future efforts in Salem and at the state capital.
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W. Va
Ninas
Thurmer
Anider
Snider
Powell
Sunita
Theo
Wolf
Nui
Randolph
Ernest Ramil
Tng
Gale
Salem Citinns
Salem
Carter
Wearleston
Ernest Randolph
Ernest
Clarksburg
Snider Aut Harmer
Aid Society Dadies' Aid Election and Plans
In a formal meeting the Ladies Aid Society elected officers for the coming year and appointed committeemen to visit the sink impottier and oversee charitable work. Revival services were announced at Mit Vernon with several events and gatherings scheduled for Tuesday night and Wednesday.
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Jety
Dehli
Ork
D.W. Staceste
Mre
D. P. Morgan
Ira
Tame F
Alot
Stearate
Wood
Wek
Strang-R
Goel
Mit
Vernon
Taree
Attack on Two Women by Black Suspect Reported in Lexington
AP dispatch from Lexington Kentucky details a violent incident where a Black attacker tried to assault two women before daybreak, injuring one passerby and threatening another at residences on a January morning. Bloodhounds were reportedly pursued as the suspect fled prior to dawn.
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Associated Press
Lexington, Ky
Taair Toms
Mre. Jones
Jefe Nome
Hiv Tran
Jone
Ste
Tor
CA Wagner
Carpenter
Mather
Wagner
Widding At Wilsonburg Marriage License Issued
A marriage license was issued Friday afternoon to Herbert Pierce of Coal Run Preston County and Mary F Rows daughter of W R Row of Wilsonburg.
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Wilsonburg
Herbert Pierce
Coal Hunk
Preston County
Mary F. Rows
W. R. Row
Digging Oil Wells In Front Yards Of Salem Town
Striking workers in Salem lay out derricks in front yards and streets as oil exploration moves through the west end of town. Residents react with excitement while unions march and rouse workmen to join the protest amid Friday’s strike actions.
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Salem
Sva
Pera
Sithor
Spd
Stn
Scfem
Obier
Stock increase at West Virginia Casualty Company
The West Virginia Casualty Company increases authorized stock to 4,000 shares totaling 100,000, with par value rising from 1.00 to 25 per share. The charter moves the office to Clarksburg from Morgantown and B F Thompson gains power of attorney for the company.
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West Virginia Casualty Company
Weat Wingram Casualty Company
Lowmles
Weld Derwmirt
Motzancown
Stoike
Etpila Stork
Morgue
Clarksburg
Arterie
B. F. Thompson
Unclear OCR Summary of Tim Mills and Bank Meeting
Fragmentary text mentions Tim Mills and a bank representative from Traders National Bank. Refers to a talk or decision about events on a Friday night and a planned walk or demonstration. Details are garbled and names and places are uncertain.
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Tim Mills
Alem Teft
Traders National Bank
Wagner Bank
Maxwell A Leader at Ve Inte... Wirelite Intelligenmr
A fragment from a historical sports report highlights Maxwell as a leading figure in a team, tracing the year’s print presence and noting the youngest member among the company. The text shows garbled OCR but centers on Maxwell’s leadership role and ongoing proceedings.
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Fie
Wirelite Intelligenmr
Maymont Marwell
Lim
Edwin Maxwell Named Chairman in West Virginia Legislature
Edwin Maxwell, a Clarksburg lawyer and recent State University graduate, is chosen as chairman of a key house committee. He will work with Senator Coke to push a major natural gas related bill, a measure valued at over a million dollars, anticipated as a pivotal item of the session.
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Edwin Maxwell
West Vingisia
Owre
St Ina
Maxwell
Strong
Sim
Raitrade
Somny
State University
Clarksburg
Inis
Tron
George C. ‘Coke
Senate
Bimel
Robbers Burn Church in Mount Washington Philadelphia region
Associated Press report from Pittsburg dated June 20 describes a church fire at Mount Washington ME causing about 50 000 dollars in losses. The structure had been dedicated last September and housed a Carnegie onzan. It was later found robbed with collection plates and a failed safe opening attempt noted.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
New
Mount Washington
Republicans to Nominate Lafollette for U.S. Senate
Associated Press reports from Madison Wisconsin that a Republican caucus has been called to choose a nominee for United States Senator to succeed Senator Quarles. Governor Lafollette is expected to be the nominee.
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Lafollette
Associated Press
Madison, Wis
Momlsy
United States
Interstate Commerce Board Rules on Detroit and Southern Ties Shipment
The Interstate Commerce Commission decides that the Detroit and Southern Railroad discriminates against Paxton Tie Company by refusing to ship ties.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Tie Interstate Commerce Commission
Tollay
Detroit, and Southern Railroad
Paxton Tie Company
Speyer Found Guilty of Murder in Kansas City Trial
Joan Martin Speyer a former New Orleans vaudeville performer was found guilty of murder in a case arising from a mob at a theater where he killed his son to spare him from danger after a girl was attacked. The jury recommended twenty years in prison on appeal and the case moves on.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Joan Martin Speyer
New Orleans
Numder
Kemi
Speyer
Assistant Deputy in Fairmont Leads Local Toden Campaign
Assistant Deputy Berhuet of the lodge of the Modern Woodmen of America travels from Fairmont to assist officers and members of the Tocal Toden in their campaign for an honor and a funeral tribute.
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Berhuet
Loge
Woodven America
Fairmont
Tocal Toden
Hnora
Recital Mies Man Danu af Linenta Opens New Elocution
The recital introduces Mies Dunn from Chicago as the featured performer at Broaddue Colleaes with First Captivtedhurea mest Friday abet. Minn Aline Ridgtey and Miss Core Ateh son accompany on instruments. Charles Smith appears as the critic.
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Mies Man Danu
Neo
Broaddue Colleaes
Minn Aline Ridgtey
Core Atehson
Mies “Dunn
Aregilitas
Chicago
Dispensary bill would limit daily liquor purchases in West Virginia
Charleston reports the proposed state liquor dispensary bill aims to create a statewide liquor commission in Charleston. It would appoint deputies to run dispensaries in each county, set daily purchase limits, stock rules, and penalties, with revenue directed to state and county funds.
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Charleston
W.vadas
Urive
Pocahontas
West Virginia
Ofles
Vrith
Cieonustis
Ogmbral
Montia
Tim Anid
Everiel
Ube
Soft coal trade records a poor year in 1904
The leading soft coal firms faced a downturn with Consolidation Coal Company Paremont Coal Company and Somerset Coal Company maintaining operations amid adverse rail and market conditions. Directors reported earnings and dividend plans at Spring 1904 meetings with Fairmont Coal Company and Northwestern Fuel Company noting fixed or estimated figures and a no dividend stance for Somerset.
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Pol Bishnews
Consolidation Coal Company
Pairmont Coal Company
Somerset Coal Company
Athe Fairmont Coat Coompany
Fairmont
Northwestern Fuel Company
Clarkabore Fuel Company
Fairmont Coal Company
Taco
Cmt
Trent
Iran
Twolpas
M Somerset Coal
Coshai Bank
Vyom Ite
Lantiiy
Colored Pythians Elect Officers After Busy Meeting
Ani Lotie No 19 Kulgate of Pylling colored Pylling held a well attended meeting in Reed jail on Thursday night to elect new officers. The following officers were chosen: T. Jones Chanestier JW Hickesbothamn W Th Farmer Commander. Master of Finance JW Washington. Ex Jano W Daly Dean Keeper. Roronde aml Bente C Jones Past Commander FL Smith Trustee. The annual section to Judge attended, and officers reported considerable business for the order and its members.
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Murace
Sant Tadai
Swisners
Innis
Hallantsh
Iurinjuot
Jonson
Plac
Mowlpaneey
S.B
West Virginia
Kidd
Marlinton
Mn Batfick
Farnih
Supreme Court
Carsigan
Reselution Sa
Kam
Priemont
Ani Lotie
Kulgate
Pylling
Coloral
Ue D
Reed
T.3. Jones
Chanestier JW
Hickesbothamn
W. Th. Farmer
Alt. Hemlerson
Washington
J Ano
W. Daly Dean
Roronde Aml Bente
C.€. Tones
FL. Smith
Teaides
Officers Elected at Clarksburg Lodge Meeting
A Clarksburg lodge of the Modern Woodmen of America held at Prank Street offices elected officers for the ensuing term. T. M. Domaine served as counsel with Garratton of B Port as clerk and Jackson Cried as banker. State Deputy Jom Chamelley noted good local conditions and urged increased membership at future meetings on Triad Street.
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Clarksburg
Modern Woolmen of America
W. Prank ‘Stent
Aivmn
Tanwwites
Unding
Triat Street
Nx Follies
Jks Ensuley Terns T. M. Domaine
B. Port
Azzer
W. Prank Steet
Acksen Cried
Jom Chamelley
Parkersburg
Mitchell's Accuser Expelled From Mine Workers Convention
In Indianapolis a dispute over Colorado miners erupted as Mitchell’s accuser was expelled from the United Mine Workers in convention. Randall and others faced charges of misconduct while Mitchell appealed, claiming false accusations and demanding retraction. debate and expulsions followed amid conflicting testimonies and procedural motions.
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United, Mine Workers OF America
Associated Prise
Indianapolis
Tad
Robert
Randall
Wyoming
John” Mitchell
Colorado
Ae Today
The
Workers Organization
Rardall
Cell
Mitchell
Ragall
Walker
Illini
Rachel
Big Mass Meeting For Men At Opera House
A large gathering for men is announced for Sunday at 4 40 p m at the opera houses with a main event at 3 30 p m The Fifty committee and association leaders invite all men to attend seeking to boost the season and share plans The program includes a speech by Yor Sperker of Gre nothan and seating by ushers to handle a crowd.
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Yor Sperker
Grenothan
Sivas
Bron W. King
Spellbound Dr King at Shakespearian event noted
Dr King, a noted poet and scholar, attends a Shakespearian play invitation as crowds gather for the event. The organizer plans a 25 cent admission to support the venue amid enthusiasm for King's interpretation of characters and themes.
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Dream W. Bicy Lepe
Schalar
King
Dr. King
Shales
Herving Wal Bop
Strathiess
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