Flanigan Announces Candidacy for House Seat
Col. Tose J. Flanigan of Solum declares candidacy for the Republican nomination to the U S House from the upper Harrison County district. He cites loyal support for Elkins and a broad popular base, but declines early commitment on Senator Elkins successor while signaling active campaign efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgr
Tose J. Flanigan
Solum
Wiéyday
Flanigan
Begbe
Davener
N. B. Scott
Ol. Flanigan
Col
House of
United States
Ins
Alfore Col. Flanigan
Elkins
Wiel
Democrate
la Ux
Benefit Ball for St. Mary's Hall Planned by Mavonbees
The Mavonbees hold their second annual benefit on February 14 at the Waldo Hotel to raise funds for a patient room at St. Mary’s Hall. Only MacDonald family members will use the room. other Macdonalds are not allowed on site. Committee members include Mrs. Fi Iman and Mrs. G. P. Stanfield. Tickets go on sale soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo Hotel
St. Mary's Tal
Iman
G. P. Stanfield
Mir Mollie Ford
J. A. McLionalt
Beech
Tailoring Firm Moves to Irwin Building
W. I. McKee & Company announce relocation of their tailoring establishment from the Latetetter building in Pike to rooms in the Irwin Building. The move signals continued operation at the new site with production expected to proceed in the same manner as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Building
W. I. McKee & Company
Pike
Roomie la
Trwin
Marnor Ae
No More Invitations From Roosevelt to Alice Roosevelt
A partial early 20th century notice reports President and Mrs Roosevelt limiting social invitations to a small circle for Alice Roosevelt. The ruling aims to cap the guest list and avoid overhosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bre. Roosevelt
Mikes
Alice Roosevelt
Art Pressing Firm Seeks Consolidation in Market
A terse report notes Lee Johnson and the firm Art Pressing Com seeking new business directions amid ties to Nusbaum associates and changes in clerical positions as negotiations proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Johnson
Sutin
Nusbaum
Syndicate Expands Holdings in West Virginia Land Fetch
The SHLEM syndicate bought about ee acres in Oblin Harrison and Idridge counties near Silem West Virginia with 18 000 acres in the area likely to be handled. The 4060 acre tract runs north by coal owners and J S Douglas and others. Officers include W I Baird manager W Kerr accountant George H Kopp rural collectors Brown attorney and First National Bank depository. Thomas J Moyarix and Dr Texwe Beeson Hemiton joined the office aims at Uniontown promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voigulows
Choe Seu Syncs
Oblin Harrison
Idridge
W. Va
Silem
J. 5. Douglas
A. Q. van Swedringen
JS. Douglas
Ayndicary
W. 1. Baird
W. (. Kerr
George H. Kopp
Brown
First National Bank
Thomas J. Moyarix
Texwe Beeson Hemitton
Uniontown
New York
Traction cashier kills himself after accounting check
Roy Baycourt, a bookkeeper and cashier for the Thianopolis and Cincinnati Traction Company, shot himself in a toilet after the company began checking accounts. Baycourt, whose home is in Indianapolis, died instantly. Details on motive or other personnel were not released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pres
Shiolliysills
Mayouth
Cashi
Thianopolis
Cincinnatis ‘Traction Company
Bayecourt
Roy¢aliot
Baycourt
Indianapolis
Big Steel Mill Begins Operations At Passodey
The Associated Press reports the $10,000,000 steel mill near Passodey began operations, authorized by the Intel Stake Steel Corporation. Officials from the company attended the rollout, claiming it to be one of the largest and finest mills in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prous
Pitlehing
Intel Stake Steel Corporation
Two-Cent Fare Demand Moves Forward in State Rail Plan
Delegates at the Wheeling Board of Trade meeting push for a two-cent rail fare across the state. Resolutions will be drafted and sent to other boards, seeking cooperation. A petition targets abolishing a ten dollar excess charge on mileage books and seeks to improve commuter service routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wne
Wheeling Board of Trade
G. A. McTaughlin
Boards of Trade
Boda
Tom Chackstrirg
New Martineville
Wihwelming
de Retort
Bridge Works Burn Near Town Inflammatory Incident
Bridge construction in the borough was disrupted by a fire described as inflammatory in nature. A concrete detail notes damage to a structure labeled as a bridge near the local voilak area, with authorities investigating the blaze and potential causes.
Coal Company Mergers Expand West Virginia Holdings
Atonal note reports E A Hum and John A Clark leading coal interests in West Virginia. The Madonna Hill Clark and Chieftain Coal firms merge with Madeira Hill, boosting holdings near Clarksburg and Scottdale. About 2 000 acres of coal were purchased by 13 stockholders, with 250 acres sold by Cyrus Beheard making Humphries the largest stockholder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate Wihtick
Chin Oavania
E. A. Hum
Tie Ner Loop Holdings
Pone Wokard
Madonla H Clark
John A. Clark
Ieee
Maderin-Hill-Clark
Wilkenburg
Corneliaville
Tuskaya
Cyrus Behard
Enogh Ninny Fieia
Scottdale
Copany
Clarksburg
Viav
Chieftain Company
Madonna-Hill Company
Philadelphia
Trout
Arev
Madeira- Thill Company
Chifftain Coal Company
Corneliavitlir
West Virginia
Fairmont
Tme
Echard
Mr. Humphries
Butt
S Tock
Trains Collide In Night Western Route Fatalities Reported
Two firemen and one express messenger were killed when the Northern Oriental Limited No 4 eastbound collided with No 2 near Meek Falls Montana. Passengers were uninjured though cars were wrecked and hauled away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pres
St. Paul
Minn
Jan
Cong Hughes to Oppose Elking in Huntington
Huntington political notes report that Congressman I. A. Hughes will oppose Senator Elking in the upcoming election. The piece references local political factions and rumored alignments within the party, noting Hughes and Elking as rival candidates and forecasting a close contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cong
Hughes
Elking
Huntington
Ice in Charge of Two Mines Report
A garbled note mentions control over two mines and describes confusion around who leads the Biliment Chal Company. It references associates and possible supervision by a brother, with scattered terms like Tubinr and Fairmont Pool Meretolere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biliment Chal
Tubinr & Fairmont Poel
Meretolere
Mob frees prisoners in Livonia jail raid
A mob attacked the Livonia jail on January 30 and liberated all prisoners. About half a company of assailants entered the building quickly and prompted a rapid, successful disruption before fleeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associates
Ign
Livonia
Prisonenss
Solar
Nfl
Mainy Worthen Quinn
Bankrupt Hotel Keeper Sapp Faces Insolvency in Maine Court
Frank Sapp, a hotel keeper from Mancington, Maine, entered bankruptcy with liabilities listed at 1,890.09 dollars. The case was filed in federal court and referred to Retores T. Le Nutebor at Fairmont for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank TR. Sapp
Mancington
Poision Ani
Opder
Camerérehey
Cal Jakper Y. Moore
Clk
Federal Court
Oday
Sapp
le Nutebor
Fairmont
Traders Companys Charter Recorded in Fairmont
A charter was granted for Traders Company with capital stock of 50,000. Incorporators listed include Gionn FB. Barnes A. Sidney Holbert Edwin F. iart ley T. T. Henderson and J. Rite ehio all of Patemont. Sands of Fairmont named principal stockholder in the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairitlod
Rogw
Atemont
Chare
Bate
Ani Ate Tse. Sands
Fairmont
Ip Rowe
Gionn FB. Barnes
A. Sidney Holbert
Edwin F. Iartley
T. T. Henderson
J. 9. Rite Ehio
Patemont
Birthday Reception Honors Bem Bradford Family Friends
A birthday reception for Bem Bradford featured warm thanks as guests, including Mia Lo Tl Alexander and Mrs. WV Black, among others. Attendees enjoyed a beautiful cake and tokens of appreciation, sharing recollections of the honored person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
M. Bradford
Garmin
Émilaxe
Ettyo
Gia
Wervedl
Mia Lo
Alesander
WV AL Blac
Brooks
Borgir
TP Bogpree
Taerks
Mes
Cable Chambers
Cotterill
Bo Hradford
Foun
Dance at Waldo Promises Delightful Night
The Social Club hosts another dance at Waldo tonight with ATL arrangements set to create a lively atmosphere. Territ von Murnchoer Waly ters leads the orchestra as the efficient tone fills the hall with harmonizing fin tinabulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo
Territ von Murnchoer Walyters
Married couple Harey Harrie Vera Withiams wed in Oakland
Mr and Mrs Harey Harrie Vera Withiams return from Oakland where they were married Saturday evening. Mrs Harris is the daughter of Mr and Mrs T Newton Williams of Geneva. The couple's marriage announcement brings surprise to their many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harey Harrie
Vera Withiams
Oakland
Harris Daw
T. Newton Williams
Geneva
Hfe
Fimexiy Ie Aofe
Jobe T. Marras
Minny
Emis
Unclear a.m. hotel notice with scattered names
Fragmented text appears to reference hotel purchases or services with scattered names and partial phrases. No clear event, date, or outcome can be determined from the legible material.
Oman Sues Constable Lyon in Civil Action
The case involves Mrs. Gregory suing Constable Lyon after a prior suit by Murphy against Maw George and others. A levy and sale were authorized, appraisers set fees, and Gregory’s bond sought enforcement to sell the property. Attorneys Johnson Sperry and Gordon joined, with Justice Flynn yet to decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andry
Murphy
Maw
Gheorge Fire
Bey
Ant
Ming Gregory
John Kent
Demmaak Crowned as King in Denmark Following King Christian IX
Thousands gathered in front of the palace as Premier Christian announced the death of King Christian IX and the accession of King Frederick. The new monarch spoke briefly promising to follow his father’s example, receiving a warm greeting from the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prissy A
Lemons Held for Court After Warrant Charge
An individual named Lemons is held for court following a warrant charging detaining merchandise valued at 89 dollars from WBS Gifford. The suspect claimed pretenses at a hotel, but the court fixed bail at 400 dollars, and failure to pay leads to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WBS
Gifford Ander
Riley
Lin
South Penn site surveyed for redevelopment plan
Survey work began Tuesday morning on the South Penn site as the South Penn Oil Company of the Clerkeburg Industrial Company pursues centrication of the South Penn area. Completion will trigger property transfer, after which the company plans to demolish and move shops and prepare buildings for removal and redevelopment in Allegheny, Weston, and Wolf districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee Eet
Allegheny
Weston Pi Ung
Wolf
Edith Turrer Held in Mariner Case
Fragmentary report shows Edith Parner held after a Saturday incident. A court, represented by David Mimity, ordered her remand. details remain unclear as the narrative references a broken sequence and illegible phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Parner
Janeen
David Mimity
Bee Mecaner See 9 son-war bart oo Menany weert
fragmentary note describes a bee mechanic or related event with unclear names and places. readability is low and details are uncertain.
SHG0 Allroad To Be Built
A certificate of incorporation for SHG0 Allroad outlines a railroad project from Upshur County toward Buckhannon to Lorento with Fairmont as the principal business location. Capital stock listed at 50 900 and incorporators include Logan N Bullitt and others from Philadelphia and Fairmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pairnchat Vilen
Brady and
K. T- Devicen
Fairmont
Miss Olue Eaton Hosts Grand House Party
Miss Olue Eaton plans a social event inviting nurses and hospital staff from Kesler City and Ste Mary’s hospitals. The guest list features department store representatives and local society women, promising a stylish, high society gathering with a playful cautionary note about “Beware of Men.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
Varidua
Watts-Tamberd
Parsons-Souders
Bes Hive
Woman's Store
Tyne
Abcis Bent
Parkerburgers Obtain Injunction Here
Judge Charles W. Lynch granted a 2m injunction in a dispute between Parkerburger and Atkinson versus Cain and others. The case concerns the sale of certain notes from an archase of nine lot whiskey and there was a pending attachment on the property for Leona. The injunction restrains enforcement of the notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Lynch
Mternoon
Parkersbireoy
Atkinson
Cain
Leona
Uae
Elks Meet Tonight With Social Event and Initiation
The Elks lodge Ptorkebos No. 489-87 hosts a weekly meme and social at Third Street at 8 o’clock. Fellow candidates will be initiated into the order followed by entertainment and informal refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ptorkebos
D. Bikey
Piano Recital Date Change at St. Mary Conservatory
The recital date has been altered to accommodate performers and audience. Mr Wan Muyaie Vuh will present the program with a restructured schedule and updated pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petniiiner
Red Rock Fuel Case In Senate
A Senate committee discussed the Red Rock fuel case amid accusations of discrimination by a railroad and coal interests. Testimony referenced West Virginia lawmakers, Pennsylvania railroads, and possible minority reports as efforts to obtain relief for the coal industry and local workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Rock
Senate
Afr
Pattristin
Okie
Mr. Tilman
Col Fay
West
Agai
Altimons Tailroad
Iied Hock
Tyr Caine
Ie An
Imporaiblo Ag Violivs
Virginia
West Virginia
Mod Tock
Baltimore Wit
Pennsylvania’ Railroads
Pigott Opens Drug Store Announcement
An OCR fragment details Pigott opening a drug store and promoting modern products and service. It mentions preparation for the grand opening and lists lingering names and local identifiers, with references to years and community figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pigott
Baseball Players Want to Come Here
Fragmentary text indicates baseball players seeking to relocate or join a team. Mentions contracts, scouring avenues, and elders, with unclear names and local references. Reads as ad hoc notes from a Pittsburgh area context with references to Rochewler and a prospective spouse.
Run Down By Wagon With Unclear Details
A fragmented OCR item reports a wagon collision involving unspecified individuals. The readable portions name Wickman and Ther and mention a possible injury or incident in a rural setting. Context and exact location are unclear.
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Shlem. Syndicate
CON
Traction Cashier
BIG Steel Mill
Ona
GOWL
OTE MA
Traders Company
Ibwarter
Seber Jesse Af
Artin
Marshall Pegssaat Saleen
Oman
Constable Lyon
Demmaak HS
South Penn
Edith Turrer
Ra Hbone Sisters
Miss Olue Eaton
Parkersburger's
Clesebondy
Piteare
Pittsburg
Rochewler
Wickman
Faneral
Lee Ee
Tel Pldm Boer Ae Cmt
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