Debates End In Cornwell Victory In Charleston Caucus
At Charleston on January 22 the Democratic caucus yielded to Cornwell on the ninth ballot after long factional fighting. McGraw supporters shifted to Cornwell as Chilton faction gained influence. key bills discussed included river improvements and county finances while a separate note highlighted Maggie May Slusar and George M Frush in a separate Clare marriage story.
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Charleston
Fulfi
McGraw
Chilton
Littlepage
John T. McGraw
Jake Fisher
Campbell
A. E B. Kenney
Hall
W. ©. Chilton
Kidd
Boone
Preston
P Greenbrier
Pahilton
Leonard
John 4. Cornwell
Andy Edminston
John J. Cornwell
French Hays
Cornwell
Maggie May Siumear
Clare
Charles Imploy
Cam i
George M. Frush
Bridgeport
Tinplate Mills
Jnne
Decamigh Grand Jury
Misa Slussar
Arbuthnot
Buthnot
Mt. Clare
Jacob Slussar
Mya
Sarah Fowler
Slusar
Frush
Harris Family Court Scene Ends in Contempt Jail Time
Jesse Harris interrupted Magistrate Gordon’s courtroom during his son James Harris’s assault and battery case. Police hauled him to jail for contempt after a struggle, while James Harris faced trial with officers aiding magistrate proceedings. The elder Harris paid a $5 fine before release.
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Jesse Harris
Sons
Gordon
Jesse Haris
James Harris
Minor Harris
Barnes
Art Waldo
Harris
James Hartig
Bootlegger in Custody After Illegal Whiskey Sale
Grafton, Jan. 22. Edward Boue, an employee at a local glass factory, was jailed for drunkenness and, after confession, identified Earl Kuh as the whiskey supplier. Kuh was fined 25 dollars by Mayor McClung and ordered held for U.S. deputy marshal. Kuh allegedly sold hootler whiskey at a higher price. Kuh faces U.S. court action in Clarksburg.
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Grafton
Edward Boue
McClung
Earl Kuh
West Side
Kuh
Bone
United States
Clarksburg
Tidal Wave Devastates Island. 1,500 Feared Lost
The Hague January 22 Associated Press reports a tidal wave that struck islands south of At Thin, including Simali, with Simali nearly vanished. Officials fear about 1,500 deaths amid ongoing violent earthquakes felt daily.
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The
Hague
Atthin
Simali
Simaln
Plea Entered in Ohio Election Intimidation Case
Vivian J. Fagin formerly U S marshal pleaded guilty to intimidating an officer during the Republican primaries last fall in Cincinnati Ohio. The court took the case under advisement.
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Cincinnati
Vivian J. Fagin
United States Mareshal
Mayor McClung Files Libel Suit Against Grafton Leader Publisher
Mayor John W. McClung of Grafton sues James M. Litzinger, publisher of the Grafton Leader, for ten thousand dollars over defamatory Rambler articles. The suit, postponed earlier, will be prosecuted by Charles P. Guard and other Taylor county lawyers. McClung seeks justice and a damages judgment, while the public awaits whether the claims can be sustained.
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John W. McClung
Grafton
Jas. M. Litzinger
Grafton Leader
Abel
Leader
Rambler
McClung
Tate
Charles P. Guard
Taylor County
Salvation Army Holds Evening Services With Major Andrews
Major Andrews of the Salvation Army expected to arrive this afternoon. Ensign Kelley will lead special services tonight at the Salvation Army hall on West Pike Street. The meeting begins at 8 o clock and the public is invited.
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Andrews
Salvation Army
Ensign Kelley
Salvation Army Hall
West Pike Street
Surprise Birthday Gathering for J R Kemp
J R Kemp of Stewart Avenue was treated to a complete surprise birthday party Monday evening by friends. He received many handsome presents as mementos while Mrs Kemp served refreshments and the gathering enjoyed a delightful evening.
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J. R. Kemp
Stewart Avenue
Flooded Districts Dealt Heavy Blow As Wabash Break Spreads
Terrible flooding follows the Wabash river levee break near Taylorsville and West Terre Haute. Homes abandoned, hundreds of stock dead, and thousands left homeless by rising waters. relief sought as Ohio and Kentucky rivers also crest.
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Associated (Press
Terre Haute
Ind
Taylorsville
Taylorville
West Terre Haute
Tramp Author Josiah Willard Dies in Chicago
Josiah Flint Willard known as Josiah Plat Willard and noted sociologist and tramp author dies in a Chicago hotel after several days of pneumonia. He traveled widely wearing working class dress and was a friend of Thaen jand Tolstol.
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Chicago
Josiah Plat Willard
Josiah Flint
Willard
Mr. Willard
Thaen Jand Tolstol
Castlebrook Carbon Plant Destroyed by Fire Near Smithburg
West Union Jan 22 The Castlebrook carbon plant near here at Smithburg and owned by Williamsport capitalists was destroyed by fire of unknown origin Sunday. The loss is about 50000, partly covered by insurance.
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West Union
Castebrook
Smithburg
Here
Williamsport
Templars Banquet at Masonic Temple
The Knights Templar held a Monday night meeting at the Masonic temple where Allen F B Highland and F C Bonnell were initiated. Officers were installed and a banquet followed, described as very enjoyable.
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Knights Templarn
Allen
F. B. Highland
F. C. Bonnell
Thorn Makes Fine Record
Special to Telegram from Charleston reports Senator A K Thorn of Clarksburg as a hard worker in the current session. He has introduced bills of high importance and holds 60 votes with strong presence, positioning him for future influence and re election.
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Charleston
A. K. Thorn
Clarksburg
Senate
Riot by Recruits Investigated in Columbus Barracks Incident
A riot at the barracks near Columbus involves about thirty recruits wrecking saloons run by Black men. Six ringleaders are jailed in the guardhouse. no word yet from Washington on the affray.
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Glenn
Washington
Convention closes as United Mine Workers reelect officers
The United Mine Workers of America serial convention at Indianapolis closed today. The teller’s report showed all officers reelected. Indiana was chosen as the site for the next convention.
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Asecistel Pree
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Teller
Siee Hon
Olf
Indiasepous
Chosym
Repeal of Charter of Adelphi Lodge
Charleston reports senators introducing bills to repeal the Adelphi Lodge No 1 C F Clarksburg charter. Proposals require firms using aliases to file statements listing alien partners to prevent fraud and ensure creditors know who they deal with.
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Adelphi Lodge
W. P. Vicans
Charleston
Thornby
C. F
Clarksburg
Septimus Hall
Wetzel
Thorn Ban
Ormé
Thir
Baptist Anniversary Arrangements Announced For May 1907
New York reports plans for Baptist anniversaries in May 1907. Meetings include Missionary Talent, the Home Mission Society and the Publication at Washington from May 14 to 21, plus the Southern Baptist convention in Richmond May 16 to 21 and the Baptists of North America in Jamestown May 2 and 23.
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New York
Missionary Talon
Home Minsion
Washington
D. C
Fncluaive
Southern ‘Baptist Convention
Richmond
Convention of the Baptists of North Amered
Jamestown
Governor Swettenham Fails to Reply on Withdrawn Warships
London January 22 Associated Press reports the British government has not yet received a reply to a request from Governor Swettenham for an explanation of his conduct in causing the withdrawal of warships from a strategic position.
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Associated Prem London
Eng
Poversmwent
Swettenham
Shea jury fails to agree in long Chicago deliberation
A Chicago jury deliberated for about 55 hours, with 7 jurors for a verdict and 5 for the opposite, then the judge ordered one juror discharged and the panel unable to reach an agreement.
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SHEA
Chicago
Shes Tion
Betsig
Jamaica Thanks United States Cable Published
A cablegram from the State Department, signed by the Governor of Jamaica, expresses gratitude to the United States for assistance and for the remittance of relief efforts. The message mentions Admiral Davis and his squadron and was received last night.
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Anncota
D. Cy Jan
State Department
Jamaice
Admiral Dévis
Unclear OCR fragment on local event
Fragmentary text from a historical page mentions groups and names but contains numerous garbled terms making specifics unreliable. Unable to extract coherent event, names, or places for a definitive card.
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