Uneasy Bryan eyes running mate at Democratic convention
Delegates in Denver on July 6 debate running mates and the vice presidency as Bryan appears likely to secure the nomination. Key attention centers on New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio blocs and the unit rule’s possible impact on the final ballot. Contests and platform talks, especially on injunctions in labor disputes, dominate early convention activity.
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Johnson
Death of Mrs Pursgaiy in St Cluireville home
Local obituary notes the death of Mrs Samuel Purvgrove at her new home in St Cluireville, C in the latter part of last week. She formerly resided here and was a noted contributor to the local community.
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Mie
Samuel Purvgrove
St Cluireville
Mine Strike Declared by Alabama Union Miners
Beased by rowner Gay Thompson. 9 miner empl oy the Gotcke ene minor near Tevit Park. i suffering From severe berrie about the fase and Hany are stalned In a poweder explosion at the amine lant Friday evening. HUNSENGHAM, Ale. July 5-A strike was declared by the union min ere of Alghama today.
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Gala affair by merchants protests basebal l game
A protested Saturday baseball game at Southside Park drew a response from Fairmont, as Merchants management complained the grandstand location was too close to home plate. Officials cited lack of ground rules, while observers noted engineers laid out the field and players made plays accordingly.
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Souths Side Park
Fairmont Baseball Club
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Fairmont Urals
Satnefay
Malrmont
Buildings Planned and Permits Granted in City Meeting
The city council discussed planned buildings and issued permits. Notable entries include J. St. Cuppet two story dwelling on Mechanic Street valued at 4000 dollars, S. Th Stiles five houses at 1250 dollars each on Finipee Street, one-story house on Flynn Street, and a Wood Street dwelling valued at 3000 dollars near Lee and South Chestnut. Additional buildings of various kinds noted as in progress.
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Harry Mo Dyn
Twoestory
Szana
Lee Street
Helen County charity meeting in Charleston July
The Association of West Virginia will host its annual meeting in Charleston. Officers from Worthington and Monongah attend as directors. A special address by W. Thompratt discusses annual plans and financial details.
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Association of Werat Viretnin
Charleston
W. So Thompratt
Keyanr
Kinin
Ameretaty
New Officers Elected at Kings Traut Meeting
The meeting of the Kings Traut ets Mbetunity held to elect new officers. Members from 100 West Pike and nearby areas gather as 2 o'clock start is announced and attendance is urged.
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Gof
Battleshits To Begin World Tour In San Francisco
A fragmentary report notes battleshits embark on a world tour with launch details unclear. It mentions a San Francisco event and an imminent start date, but readable specifics are limited.
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Battleshits
San Francisco
Merchants Outing At Union and Baseball Parks
The Retail Merchants association hosts its first annual outing for Clarksburg and nearby, closing most businesses except grocers. A day of free concerts, dances, a family picnic, and baseball games at Union and ball parks draws thousands.
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Retail Merchants’ Association
Clarksburg
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Basaad
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Shaw
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AML Siiters
Gilmore to Address Liquor Dealers Meeting July First
Liquor dealers met Sunday to plan a public meeting for July one. Col Gilmore, president of the National Model Limuar Langue, and others will discuss the liquor problem. A follow up session tomorrow at 2 20 PM will finalize arrangements and possibly form a local organization with new leadership.
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Gilmort
Limuar Langue
Tomorfow
Rink evening fundraiser eyed as city funds sought
The city fire committee plans a public dinner at the rink on Tuesday night with a Wells orchestra and Christ music. Officials estimate costs may exceed 450 dollars and seek cooperation from building owners to secure funds for improvements and equipment.
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Beexsiot
Avery Comfort
Beneed
Imperial
Ikis
Court Hearing On Train Stunt Ride Stealing
Joe Doles appeared in Squire Gordon's court Monday morning charged with stealing rides on a train and causing distress to P and O railway workers. The accused faced potential penalties with a verdict pending after testimony and defense arguments.
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Seer
Chicago Grain Market Briefs Reflect Mixed Wheat Oats
Chicago reports show July wheat futures at lower levels amid unsettled trade while oats hold steady around the 49 cent range. Market notes indicate light activity and uneven demand as traders assess planting progress and weather signals in the region.
Best Music Talent 1 10 Be Here Best Music Talent 1 10 Be Here
The Clarksburg Countyadnia showcases top musical talent with the Mozart Concert Company. It features Milton Lyons violin and the renowned Ziegler-Howe orchestral ensembles, plus Mrs Charles T Howe and Miss Mayhell Francie Arkland among others. The touring group promises refined classical and popular performances.
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Hater
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Bors
Cincinnati
New York City
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Margaret Stevens
Comment
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Chicago
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Death Under Locomotives On Short Line Bridge
A series of fatal and near fatal railroad accidents are reported. Goldie Gillis, 19, was killed on a coal train after attempting to exit a bridge near Roxe hud Sunday afternoon. Another railroad victim, Bittett of Lambert's Run, laid to rest at Hepzibah Monday. Ith rett, killed by a train at Erte Jove Saturday night, was found on the track. Coroner George Gordon opened an inquest into the incident. Riblett, found asleep on the tracks, was killed by a fast freight train. the coroner declared the inquest unnecessary. Andrew Cruenson, a coal miner from Shinneton, lost an arm in a separate freight incident downriver on Sunday. the foreign-born man spoke little English and was asleep drunk by the railroad.
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Goldie Gillis
Hepzibah
B.J. Bittett
Lambert
Mr. Ithrett
Erte Jove
George O. Gordon
Chat Riblett
Tbleit
Joseph Rimtett
Andrew Crueson
Shinneton
St. Mary's
Fourth of July Oration Draws Large Crowd at Bluccabees
Oration by Charles Coffman of the city at Good Hope Saturday drew about fifteen hundred attendees. Music refreshments and athletic contests highlighted the day. Coffman spoke to a warmly receptive audience with many locals and visitors from Targlaylile Jane Lew Salem Weston and nearby towns in attendance.
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Charles Coffman
Targlaylile
Jane Lew
Salem
Weston
Payment of Bills Delayed by Chairman of Frnnee Committee
Before the city council meeting the chairman of the finance committee reviewed a batch of bills after audit but not inked. Several claimants protested unpaid dues while the council only approved the street payroll 258 and water works payroll 14950. The newspaper Villa published the financial statement and the Home Furnishing Company supplied the city’s new home.
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Dave
Chatrman
Frnnee
Persens
Burial of Willam Connett at Masonic Cemetery
William Connett, 27, died from tuberculosis at his Incheon home Friday afternoon and was buried Saturday morning at Montone cemetery. Funeral services were held at the house Monday morning at 1 oclock. No immediate relatives survive. both parents died when he was ten. He had been employed by Gladden and Alexander.
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Incheon
Manonte
Bird
Gladden & Alexander
United Brethren Young People Vote to Join Christian Endeavor
A Stealey edition report notes Rev Cunningham presiding as the United Brethren Young People group voted to shift to the Christian Endeavor movement, indicating local church alignment with a broader evangelical fellowship.
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DW. Cunningham
F&c. I
Caren Yates
Bell Vial To Billy Bryan Delegations Visit Palmview
Lincoln Nebraska July 6 two delegations the Jefferson Club of St Louis and the Bryan Volunteers of Iowa planned to visit Palmview today Theodore A Bell of California was to be temporary chairman of the convention Bryan declined to comment on a statement from National Committeeman Guffey of Pennsylvania regarding the day’s discussions
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Jefferson Club
St. Louis
Bryan Volunteers
Iowa
Theodore A. Bell
California
Bryan
Naonal
Guffey
Pennsylvania
Fourth of July Victim Receives Nonserious Burns
A severely frightened 1% year old child named Thomas Martin suffered painful burps and minor burns after a Fourth of July accident at Ashoneak 29 West Malairpet. The injuries are not believed serious, with witnesses reporting the burns were not severe.
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Fuergutie
Wewaboy
Ashoneak
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GOREN A HERO
Michael A. Cohen of this city saved Miss Jessie Beaver of Grafton from drowning at Webster Springs on Friday. Others tried to rescue her as she sank twice before Cohen dived and brought her to the surface. Cohen is with the Biske orchestra now at the Webster Springs hotel.
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Manter
Michael A. Cohen
Webster Springs
Jessie Beaver
Grafton
Fourth in the Suburbs Celebrated Gloriously
Suburban picnics drew crowds at the new fair grounds grove with a festive Fourth celebration. Fireworks lit the night as spectators enjoyed afternoon games and speeches by Millard F. L. Sedar and E. F. Goodwin.
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State Committee Charleston Appoints Contests, Rolls Meeting
Charleston July 6 The Republican sale committee will meet tonight to consider contests and take up the temporary roll of the sale convention which will meet tomorrow. Among arriving delegates are S C Denham MG Sperry FRood Highland Harrington Randolph McDowell Ohle and James K Hall with others from surrounding counties.
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S.C. Denham
MG. Sperry
Frood
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K. Baker
G. Kelm
Michael King
Randolph
Ty Wow. Whyte
McDowell
Pou Hearne
James K. Hall
Ohle
Waldo Threatens Wife in Pending Beating Charge
Waldo faces a peace warrant after allegedly threatening his wife at Huveatening. He was arrested on the charge and will be heard this week. Squire Masry Gordon will hear the case.
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Vriksy i Hilal
Masry Gordon
Aged Woman Dead in Shinnston
Aged woman dies in Shinnston after a church service yesterday afternoon. No further details provided.
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Shinnston
Mental Well
Taft Seeks Harmony With Beveridge on Fairbanks Delegates
In Hot Springs Taft held a morning conference with Frank Kellogg and Senator Beveridge to assess the stance of Fairbanks delegates. The talks aimed to ease tensions stirred by the convention action as Indiana's situation looms with Patria banks faction representatives arriving to brief Taft on the matter.
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Jeolt
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Taft
iMeis
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Bayeridge
Hemenway
Watson
Indiana
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Chalmaniip
Prisoners Tried by the Mayor in Pollen Court
Several prisoners faced the mayor in pollen court for morning hearings. Thonny Sidney and Jon Hanglet were fined for drunkenness. Charles Traugh paid 16 dollars and costs. Some defendants released for insufficient evidence. Theodore Morris arrested for firing fireworks. fined five dollars and costs. Ray Green paid 1.70 and was released.
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Thonny Sidney
Jon Hanglet l
Juil
Charles ‘Traugh
Coats
Thome Hells Galdent Wey
Bob, Howler
James Mehun
Ty Harman
Theodore Morris
Pike Street
Mrs Carder Dies in Shinaston at 80
The death of Med Abbie Carder occurred at her home in Shinaston last night at 11 after lingering illness. She was a daughter of Tyson Harmer and wife of Harry Flarer. The husband survives with no children. She was 80 years old. Tuners and burial will be a narrow. Mrs Carder was a niece of Harvey W Harmer and Mrs Keney Dawson of this city.
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Abbie Carder
Shinaston
Tyson Harmer
Harry Flarder
Carder
Harvey W. Harmer
Keney Dawson
Thin City
City to Consider Hog Pen Abatement Ordinance
A sanitation committee report urges abatement of hog pens in the city. The council plans to draft an ordinance addressing the issue after the committee recommendation. Peters reportedly supports abatement. Further details pending.
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Ity Council
Walter Sumn Buried in Local Funeral Service
Walter M. Shala died Friday night at 10:230 o clock of heart failure. The funeral was held at 4 o clock at Kinusa Banday af. Survived by his wife and one child. both parents are deceased. Interment followed at Bik View Cemetery.
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Walter M. Shala
Kinusa Banday
Bik View
City Leads Toward Annual Levy With Mayor’s Update
Mayor Wood informs council that estimates for the annual levy are near completion. The committee and water board are told they will receive the city clerk’s assistance and Pounei Hie will relay details at the next regular meeting.
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Wood
Pounei Hie
Sickness Calls and Sub Contractor Amid Home Repairs
A garbled item notes Nay Nomic Ae, a sub-contractor for T Howell, at Fettowas home in Ethie. He has been in the area several days, claiming care for his wife and child. Nay reportedly furnishes stone for Gad Fellows home while others recuperate.
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AE. Nay
T. Howell
Ethie
Hivwife
Jay
Mr. Nay
Unclear OCR reveals financial petition and visitor note
Fragmentary text indicates a finance committee discussion on a petition by Nathan Goff and others for payments related to Hewes Street. The fragment mentions money work and downties, and notes Mrs Patricle F Stich visiting Fairmant.
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Nathan Goff
Pearth
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