Ten Men Entombed in West Virginia Mine Blast
Ten miners were entombed at the Pan Man shaft of the Ben Franklin Coal Co near Motnsville West Virginia after an explosion of gas. Rescue teams recovered the bodies of William Hupp Joe Minalin Joseph Carabonis Joseph Lasrctal ki and David Brooks. Additional victims were believed dead as gas hindered further work.
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Motndsville
W. Va
Ben Franklin Coal Company
Here
C.K. McCabe
Wiliam Hupp
Joe Minalin
Vas
Aew
Joseph Carabonis
Joseph Lasrctalki
David Brooks
West Virginia Republicans plan electors stance at Parkersburg meeting
Charleston July 11 Republicans debate electors support for Taft and potential Roosevelt ticket. Old state committee winds up, certifies June primary results, and nominates party candidates. New committee to meet July 18 at Parkersburg with 33 members to organize and plan the campaign.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Heun State Committee
Parkersburg
Uhe
Frank H. Matkey
Wood County
W. R. Mescovne
Ritchie County
Thomas JA. Brown
Meservie
Virgil L. Highland
Highs
Taft
Roosevelt
Electrically injured lineman and coal worker hurt in accidents
YOGAL LINEMAN FAIRMONT July 11 John Myers 30 a Bell Telephone lineman fell after contacting a live wire on Main Street left arm damaged left ear lacerated brain concussion suburb Wheeling Clarkeburg parents live there recovery hopes low. Bar Lyons Consolidation Coal concrete mixer had left hand nearly crushed by caught in a cog wheel at Gypsy.
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Fairmont
John Myers
Iineman
Bell Telephone Company
Main Street
Bubwlight
Meyers
Wheeling
Clarkeburg
Bar! Lyons
Consolidation Coal Company
Hinton Minister to Occupy Pulpit in Washington Church
The Rev. John Lacy of Hinton West Virginia will occupy the pulpit at Ayost Street Presbyterian Church during the summer as the Rev. Dr. James Tratiall serves as pastor. Dr. Jerahal will not return to the city until fall. The presbytery moderator will fill the pulpit at one of the citys largest churches.
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Washington, D. C
John Lacy
Hinton
W. Va
Ayost Street Presbyterian Church
James T Ratiall
Jerahal
Presbytery
Washington City
Postal changes in Cove Creek and Billie post offices
In Washington on July 11 the Cove Creek post office in Wayne county was ordered discontinued starting July 15 and mail redirected to East Lynn. Charles H. Wiley was appointed postmaster at Billie in Mercer county replacing J O Bowling who resigned.
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Washington, D. C
Cove Creek
Wayne County
East Lynn
Charles H. Wiley
Billie
Mercer County
J. O. Bowling
Property assessment cut on Ratner property in Pont B area
A notice states the hoard of review and aqualization reduced the assessment on a house and three lots at rest belonging to Pont B Ratner by 3000 dollars.
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Pont B Ratner
Elks State Reunion Decorator Firm Selected
The A J Roux Company of Cohoes N Y has been chosen as the official decorator for the Elks state reunion to be held September 17 19. The firm will bring in a corps of artists by September 1 to begin contract taking and elaborate decoration work. The Wika decorating committee led by W Wisbalm and Arthur Parsons secured the services and anticipate perfect wall decorations. the firm has prior state and regional decorating experience including Bluefield Parkersburg Wheeling and Columbus for various events.
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A J
Fiom i
Husitinetog
Cleveland
Engiga
Alsa
Columbus
Wiks' Weoorgtiné
Conalste
Will Wisbalm
Arthur Parsons
T. Swager
John H. Clifford
James G. Copeman
Hickman
John J. Ducox
W. 8. Simeral
A. J. Rioux Company
Stethe Dike
Blue
Parkersburg
Wheeling
Grafton
United Commercial Travelers’ State
Sanitary Violation Arraignment In Local Court
Myer Rowenshide appeared before Mayor Prank A Moore on a charge of violating the site hearth ordinance. He was shown stagnant water taters and rubbish on his property and given until Monday morning to clean it. Rowenshine was released on his recognizance.
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Myer Rowenshide
A. Moore
W. W. Ours
Drose
Rosenshine
Children’s Home In Fine Shape Under Gov Crt Inquiry
Governor Glasscock dismissed criticism of the Children’s Home in Biking after a personal inquiry. Officials report 15 girls and 47 boys housed in separate dormitories. Berkeley Springs property prospects include a $100,000 hotel or a $150,000 structure, with ongoing advertising before a contract.
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Daly
Glasscock
GinasesSk
Berkeley Springs
Board of Public Works
Sternor
Tristees
Eveathy
Saya
Speimes
Cross Hearing Highlights Assault Charge in Weston
D Cross faced a Weston justice hearing on criminal assault with a large crowd present. Attorney Blathery defended Cross while Prosecutor Swint led the state case. Testimony was strongly damaging, three doctors swore he did not act, and Cross was held to answer to the grand jury.
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Weston
D. Cross
Justice Hughes
Cross
B. S. Blathery
Crons
Crames P. Swint
Roosevelts campaigned funds questioned in 1904 inquiry
A fragment indicates a sum of 31,900,000 was raised for Colonel Roosevelt's campaign in 1904. George B. Cortelyo or Cortelyo Lafayette testifies before a Senate committee on investigations. The record references rules on contributions and promises tied to campaign fund acceptance.
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Roosevelt
Washingmon
Rooswells
George B. Cortelyo
Senate
Lorimer Case Looms as Senate Resumes Action
The Senate resumes consideration of the Lorimer case with the vote set for July 6. It is the fifth version of the legislative day, and Lorimer is expected to address the chamber with a closing speech in his defense before nightfall. A general discussion is anticipated prior to the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Lorimar
Lorimer
Bridgeport Potter Escapes Penalty Under Check Statute
Through a relay five H G Jones an employee of the Bridgeport pottery escaped penalty under the new check statute. He was arrested Wednesday at Bridgeport and brought before Justice G J Gordon in this city on a charge of drawing back a check for 15 on the Bridgeport bank in favor of James Boyles when there were no funds to cover. The case ended with release from custody.
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H. G. Jones
Bridgeprt Pottery
Bridgeport
G. J. Gordon
Thridgeport Bank
James Boyles
Tonea
Cue Jeire
Price Here Visits City After Years Away
Min Marey McDonnell Price of New York, former Clarkburg resident and general manager of the Jenkinx Gaal Oximiny, is in city on a brief visit after an absence of several years.
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Min Marey McDonnell Price
New York
Clarksburg
Une City
Jénkitx Gaal Oximiny
Weston Woman Carrie Starcher Dead at 40
The body of Mrs. Carrie Starcher aged 40 died in a local hospital Wednesday midnight and was taken to her Weston home Thursday morning. Funeral and burial will be held Friday. She was critically ill at home and died after admission to the hospital. Survived by her husband and several children.
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Carrie Starcher
Weston
Boy Injured in Streetcar Accident on West Pake
A boy named Wil Alanine Tet was struck by a streetcar on West Pake Street Thursday afternoon at 1 o clock. He sustained injuries described as painful and serious, with medical aid expected to determine the extent of the wound.
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Wil- Alanine
Refuge for victims spurs new Clarksville building drive
A Cinolatmel based notice recounts a woman and four year old child rescued from servitude, aided by a Basler Watkins of the Bulvikian Army, and now supported by Clarkaburs residents. The upcoming philanthropic Clark building aims to shelter such cases, housing victims temporarily while awaiting placement, with the aim to fund a 20000 dollar project by September 15.
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Iin
Cinsinnati
Coakbin
Clarkaburs
Cladel
Inclus
Thin City
la Clark
Lorimer Defends Right to Sit in Senate Amid Fraud Claims
Senator Lorimer denounces efforts to oust him over election fraud allegations, asserting the Senate may deny him only on clear justification. He warns that investigating committee findings could erode civil order and defy lawful precedent, declaring the issue a grave test of Senate authority. He also accuses a Chicago newspaper publisher of involvement and calls for legal action if prosecutors act.
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Washington
Lariner
Senate
Rued
Sssiun
Lorimer
Mim
Mpl
Thia
Larimer
Chich
pHbiioner
Fish restocking planned after oil spill in Wetzel county
The Greek application to the bureau of fisheries seeks a supply of fish for spike and stream restocking after an oil spill in Wetzel county. Officials report the oil escape killed most local fish but cleanup has progressed. streams are cleaner and a liberal restocking is expected.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Fisheries
Wetsel County
Wetzel County
Prohibition Party Fights Over National Chairmanship
Atlantic City July 11 Insurgent Prohibitionists battle over the national committee chairmanship at the convention plan to settle differences on the floor. Calderwood of Minneapolis is proposed for national chairman while the regulars back Jones. The platform calls for liquor sale bans direct US Senate elections uniform marriage and divorce law a six year presidential term abolition of polygamy and human traffic suffrage court review post office decisions labor rights and arbitration of international disputes.
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Atlantic City
Prohibition Party
National Committee
W. ©. Calderwood
Minneapolis
Regnars
Jones
Ae‘claves
United States
Ihbor
Taft Signs Bills for Pension Awards to Five Individuals
Washington January 11 reports President Taft has signed bills granting pensions to Samuel F. Black and Job Snyder of Parkersburg, Thomas M. Boylan of Gleason Boston, and Francis Hawkins of Fairmont.
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Washington, D. C
Samuel Fi,Black
Job Snyder
Parkerspurs
Thomas M. Boylan
Gleen Boston
Francis Hawkinbeddy
Fairmont
Chicago Grain Market Summary With July Wheat Drop
Chicago grain markets show July wheat slipping by 1.04 as corn edges down 7 for the day. Prices quoted include scattered figures such as 48 and 183 in trade notes, reflecting a cautious session and varied dealer activity across futures and spot markets.
Elks appoint Brown and Richter to grand forum roles
Chief Justice Robert W. Brown of Louisville will remain chief Justice of the grand forum for the coming year. The vacancy on the board due to John F. Donovan's death will be filled by Edward W. Richter of New Orleans, current chairman of the Judiciary committee. Appointments were made by Grand Paired Ruler Sullivan and confirmed by the grand lodges. The rituals committee recommended no action on the lodge boat matter.
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Portland
Ore
Robert W. Brown
Louisville
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Grand Forum
John F. Donovan
Milwaukee
Wis
Edward W. ‘Richter
Naw
Wreck Delays Train No 3 Near Gorman
A derailment at Gorman near Rowelsburg postpones Ballymore and Ohio Passenger Train No 3 to Thursday afternoon arriving around 1 o'clock. The wreck overturned cars but no passengers were injured.
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Ballymore
Ohio
Gorman
Rowelsburg
County Court Work Details From Bardia Dewis In Awns
In a fragmentary county court note, references appear to a case linked to Bardia Dewis and a local sentiment. The readable text hints at a proceeding or discussion involving two store actors and related community concerns, but details are incomplete.
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Bardia Dewis
Bailey Parade Abandoned After Crowds Gather For Circus
Crowds thronged the streets for a Bailey circus parade but management halted the event as show trains and performers arrived late. Opening acts featured Cleopatra, Miss Meg Wirth, The Berns Brothers, Kata Sandwina and La Belle Victoria with a strong display of strength, balance, and acrobatics.
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America
Jalus
Cumbiercand
Cumberland
Ghority
Aad
Anthony
Tod
Meg Wirth
Berns Brothers
Kata Sandwina
Zach
Circus Zoo
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