Hearne Sees Charleston Convention as Fiasco Times
Hearne returns from Charleston and defends the state committee’s handling of credentials and delegates. He contends the mass of delegates and the regular convention stayed orderly while the court house faction split, criticizing the Scherr group and predicting limited bolter influence. He discusses Long versus Ogdin for EL, his own gubernatorial prospects, and plans for a new paper to support his party in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
State Committee
Fegular
Gaines
Newton Ogdin
Mr. Mearne
Bie
Hai Long
Ogdin
Long
Amos
Bohrf
Court House
Scherr
Mr. Scherr
Swisher
Ohio County
Committee On Credentials
Materdal Ux Ant
Mioend
Deatn
Everson Brother Rumor Recalled of San Francisco Fire
Robert Everson of Gree recalls a letter from his brother James Everson who was in Tantornia and was believed dead in the San Francisco fire. Everson had visited the city shortly before the disaster, and no further word had come since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Everson
Gree
James Everson
Tantornia
San Francisco
Eveon
Col Gilmore to Speak as Lough Hails Republican Ticket
Lough, from Fairmont, returning from the Charleston state convention says the Republican ticket is one of the strongest West Virginia has seen. He praises its balance across the state and expects Swisher to win big, noting bolters would align with Democrats, and Scherr volt aids the ticket.
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Aigron
Lough
Fairmont
Charleston
Urief
Republic
Republian’ Party
West Virginia
Swisher
Dawson Fo ‘Eit
Mrs Gunness Case Folly Sparks Hillstate Confusion
July 1 at Porte Indiana reports a Hillsdale Michigan line claiming Mrs Belle Gunness and Nan received guidance from local officials. They refuse Hillstate aid, saying Gunness died in the home fire.
Attorney and Mrs Viger To Leave for Mobinson
Go 10 Illinois attorney and Mrs Fred Viger announce departure for Mobinson. He will continue law practice and oil development work representing Standard Oil and Fugle Oil companies. Viger moved to Arkaburg in 1901 and built a busy career, leaving many friends behind.
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Fred Viger
Mobinson
Viger
Wietlee
Standard OW Company
Fugle Oil Company
Ant Uum Leen
Yong
Ageen Hendie Ai. Vigor Came To ‘Arkaburg
Big Picnic Plans In City Hall Meet For Park Event
Golden Seat members plan a large picnic at Unto Park with baskets of picnic goods and diversions. Miss Anna Williams of Morgantown will be guest of honor. other attendees include Misses Rae Henin Beatrice Morgan Nellie Mulligan Plott ed Manley Blanch Horsey Emma Kyle and more. local officials and residents attended city events and travels noted for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee Milford
Anna Williams
Morgantown
Raxe
Henin
Beatrice Morgan
Nellie Mulligan
Manley
Blanch Horsey
Emma
Kyle
Mestry
Charles
Fran
Gill, Wi
Mutheran
To Jarvis
John Copy
Pierre Rapp
Chitard Um
Will Explain Model Liquor License Plan at Grand Opera House
Col Z Mo Gilmore of Louisville is set to give a free public address Monday at the Grand Opera House. As an originator of the National Model Liquor League, he will discuss proposed changes and corrective features, offering informative and entertaining analysis for all audiences including ministers and patrons of the har.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Z. Mo Gilmore
Louisville
Grand Opera Pheune
Col. Gilmore
Tho Har
Kern Nominated for Vice President at Democratic Convention
Denver July 11 The Democratic national convention closed with John W Kern of Tadiana named for Vice President by acclamation for a Bryan ticket. Delegates cheered as no ballot was needed with sentiment guiding states to Kern and others withdrawing.
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Denver
Colo
John W. Kern
Ot Tadlana
William J. Bryan
Kern
Ude
Indiana
Ogden Gradates From Louisville Medical College
Engraved invitations announce the Louisville and Hospital Medical College commencement in Macauley’s theatre Louisville KY. On Thursday July 80 at 3 o clock p.m. 106 graduates including ten West Virginians. George Roland Ogden son of RS Ogden Sr Clarkeburg will graduate with high honor. He plans to return home to practice in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville and Hospital Medical College
Macauley
Louisville
George Roland Ogden
RS. Ogden
Clarkeburg
Baltimore Doctor Goes to Charleston for Health Exam
Dr. Jesse F. Williams of Baltimore travels to Charleston for the West Virginia State Health Examination. Afterward he will spend a few days with his father J. W. Williams at Marwh before returning to Baltimore to resume his position as assistant president of the Maryland General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse F. Willams
Baltiomore
Charleston
West Virginia
J. W. Williams
Baltimore
Maryland General Hoepliat
Exoneration of Minister Reported After Conference Proceeding
The Rev G W W Jenkins pastor of Trinity Methodist Church returned from Baltimore where he faced an ecclesiastical case before the Judiciary committee at the Washington conference. He exonerated Elmore Hall To Sarah F Under wool, 1 lot, Rinehart Carrollay M Garrett et al to W A Clawson. Three fourths size of gure tape and two acres of eval Eagle dle tlet.
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G. W. W. Jenkins
Trinity Methodist Church
Baltmore
Washington
Elmore Hall
Sarah F. Underwool
Rinehart
Carollay M
Public Police Officials as Backbone of Law Enforcement
The Telegram reprints an article for Dabney Lee arguing for a public authority of police to enforce laws, preserve peace, and protect citizens. It notes that private citizens cannot shoulder policing due to daily life demands and cites ancient Rome as precedent for dedicated public police officials.
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Ty Hon
Dabney Lee
Clarkaburg
M Wody
Gibbon
Aldites
Rome
Three Foreigners Charged With Theft in Modow Brenk
Pascuale Vornsclo Antonio Man uso and Peracyala Carnello were arrested by Constable Schrader on Friday for stealing 85 dollars from Joe Brunette. They remain jailed awaiting a Monday morning trial in Eduke G. H. Gordon's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pascuale Vornsclo
Antonio Manuso
Peracyala Carnello
Modowbrenk
Schrader
Joe Brunette
Eduke G. H. Gordon
Americans win world rifle team title at Olympic match
The American team claimed the world championship in the great international rifle team contest and also won the revolver competition. Delegates including John O. Brooks J. G. Lang Thomas Jarrett John M. Knox and Major Smith attended the Republican state convention at Charleston. A declaration of a diecelization plan was announced in Indianapolis with citizens urged to participate.
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Bisley
America
Charleston
John O. Brooks
J. G. Lang
Thomas Jarrett
John M. Knox
Major Smith
Lost Creek
Death of David Donney Retired Farmer at 72
Morgantown reports the death of David Donney a retired farmer aged 72 after a brief illness of a few moments noted as heart failure. Burial details were not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
David Donney
Henderson Receives Patent for Heit Stretcher
A patent was granted this week to RL Henderson of Carro for a heel stretcher, as reported by Davis and Meare, Washington patent attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Meare Davin A& Davis
Washington
Patent Attorneya
RL. Henderson
Carro
Court Recess Delays Proceedings On Friday Session
A court recessed Friday and will reconvene Monday morning to resume business and address matters that arise, with the opportunity for further motions or filings as needed.
Cattleshit Launched in Philadelphia Event
The report notes an unusual launch at a Philadelphia event on July 11 involving a South Carolina shipment. Exact details are unclear due to damaged text, but the item appears to concern an agricultural or shipping incident centered in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
South Carolina
Kern to Receive Enthusiastic Reception on Return
Indianapolis Indiana July 11 arrangements are under way to give Kern an enthusiastic reception on his return there next Thursday. The report notes plans for crowd and ceremony as he visits.
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Indianapolis
Tnd
Kern
Grain Market News and Mrs Ross Improves
Wheat 83 1 8 cents, corn 74 7 8, oats 49 5 8. Mrs Sophia Ross, previously critical at her Mulberry Street home, has passed the danger point and is on the road to recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sophia Ross
State Union Here Next Week in Wheeling
The Fourth Biennial Convention of the West Virginia Christian Endeavor Union will convene at the First Baptist Church in Wheeling, with sessions running through July 15. Notable events include services led by Mrs. Pryor and Rev. William M. Long, an address by Rev Henry P. McClelland, and a reception for delegates from across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mongay
Wilmer A. Hartman
Whealing
Weat
Virginia Christean Endeavor Union
Union
First Baptist
Qeay
A. Pryor
Wheeling
William M. Long
Clarksburg
A. I. Richardson
Gratton
Henry ‘P.° McClelland
Uhrone Troy
Catholic Sanitarium Site Proposal Linked to Bishop Donahue
Bishop PJ Donahue of Wheel ang aims to raise funds for a Catholic sanitarium and church, planning a six to seven thousand dollar structure. He seeks a site for a general Catholic sanitarium for all destitute members, with Terra Alta initially considered but deemed impractical by doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PJ. Donahue
Wheelang
Donahue
Hasda
Terra Alla
Anniversary of Flood Devastation Recalled by Old Settlers
Friday marks the 20th anniversary of the 1888 flood that devastated local property and left few memories in this county section. Old settlers recall July 10 1888 when a freshet swept down the river causing widespread damage reaching Cincinnati where the dam was great.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuhe
Cincinnai
Four Clarkslury baseball players fined and suspended
Four members of the Clarkslyrs baseball team were fined ten dollars each for offenses at train time in Jackson Town. MitJop received a second offense and was suspended for an indeterminate period. Manager Dranitwayn contemplates firing Mitfer and replacing him with a new player.
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Clarkslyrs
Jacksontiung
Ford Crithms
McAleese
Pipicher
Conoway
MitJop
Mamiger
Normal school faculty changes spark dismissal uproar
The board of regents dismissed Eva Wright a mute teacher and GC Littler professor of modern language at Shepherds College in Shepherdstown. Littler is married with family. The move followed a request from the School board and accompanied by other faculty transfers and calendar adjustments at the site normal schools.
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Charleston
Board of Regents
The
Site Normal Schools
Aloe
Eva Wright
W Litter
Shepherd's College
Shepherdstown
Littler
EK. G. Rohrbough
Fairmont
Skull Fracture Injures Palmer Man Near Train Load
H Bee of Palmer is in critical condition after a wood load fell from a train, striking him on the head and fracturing his skull. He was brought to a local hospital for treatment where surgery removed fractured bone and his recovery is uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Bee
Palmer
Prisoner Escapes Fairmont Jail in Clever Plot
Prisoner Joe Raner escaped the Fairmont county jail on July 21. Held on a felony charge, he reportedly carried away old paper from his cell and used a hidden door to slip into the jail yard, aided by the jailer's permit and a crafty method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Joe Raner
Sralner
Bryan Leaders Praise Democratic Platform In Campaign Notes
Shaped by signs of day Bryan arrives at the port of Horst as New York politicians signal support. In Lincoln Nebraska local party members celebrate the Democratic platform and press for publicity of the campaign center. Houk would give people a chance to express their choice for office.
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New York
Bryan
Horst Ae
Hivarst
Ny York
Pat Amhougoo
Tuhetoessus
Tryan
Fairview
Lincoln Neb
Aryan Oxp
Amd
Isorn Aind
Houk
Ahd
Naan
Uifon
Officer Fires Shinston In Interurban Chase
July 11 report from Shinerton details an interurban car pursuit after two men caused a disturbance on a traveling man. An officer fired in the chase and captured the suspects near the Riverdale bridge. they were identified as Scot and Johnson and taken to Clarkburg for judgment.
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Shinnston
Smt
Buddy
Met
Tiverdale Bridge
Clarkburg
Scot
Johnson
New Bridge At Fairmont Nears September Opening
Fairmont workers rush construction of a new bridge over the Monodguhels, expected to open by September 1. The project promises a vast improvement after the old structure was torn down last fall due to wear and danger.
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Fairmont
Monodguhels
Meeting Postponed by Ladies City Club
The Ladies City Club monthly meeting is postponed due to the Chrinthan Endeavor state convention. The new date is July 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrinthan Endeavor
Ladies
Cook Joseph Johnson in Critical Condition in Baltimore Visit
Joseph Johnson colored and employed as a cook by Dr. J B Payne for twelve years is in critical condition with jaundice. He recently went to Baltimore to visit relatives and was taken ill there before being moved to a local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Johnson
J.B. Payne
Baltimore
Sphar Improvement Reported After Illness Plague
Sphar, once described as fit at home on Summer street, had a period of two weeks with gall bladder issues and a complication of diseases. He was reported in better condition on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sphar
Public Sale Held Before Court House Saturday Afternoon
Samuel W. Gordon, auctioneer, conducted a public sale in front of the court house Saturday afternoon. Herold and Sugay and several others sold belting at fairly good prices for etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel W. Gordon
Snctioneer
Court House
Herold &Sugay
Etn
Condition improves after appendicitis operation
The condition of Miss Ethel Mills of Industrial, recently operated on for appendicitis, has improved and she will soon be able to return home. Marina Reuting also reports progress after an illness, with relatives noting improvement.
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Ethel Mills
Industrial
Abe
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Ruth
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A. K. Thorn
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Lowndes Hill
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Lowndes’s
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