Union Endeavor Session Opens With Speeches At West Virginia
The Union held sessions and gave many speeches at the fourth division of its convention in Weston. Notable addresses covered themes like The Closed Home and The Open Street Saloon, with Dr. S J McDowell and Rev. Chamberlain among speakers, followed by committee appointments and a Monday night opening with Rev. William McClintock and Rev. Will Laraman contributing.
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Helandid
J. McDowell
Baltimore
Mision
English Lutheran Church For
Maryland
Harrie
RP Chamberlain
Morgantown
McDowell
Mr. Chamberlain
J. W. Yoho
G. W. Pollock
Sallie Kusmell
Florence Foreman
G. W. Burdette
J. Queen
Mathews Chosen Man To Lead West Virginia Republican Campaign
Samuel V. Mathews of Charleston has been named chairman of the West Virginia Republican state committee and will oversee campaign management in the state. A committee meeting is set for Charleston on July 1 to establish campaign headquarters and coordinate war-time efforts. Mathews, a strong Swisher supporter, accepted the role after the state convention adjourned with Swisher’s chairman tenure linked to the Swisher administration. Mrs W M Fricker and her daughter planned a Lancaster visit for relatives and friends.
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Samuel V. Mathews
Charfeston
Republican State Committee
Charles W. Bwikher
West Virginiy
Charleston
Lin
Swisher
Mathews
Fannine
Sir Mathewe
Non
Raised five dollar bills flood local banks
Banks warned merchants and others to beware of raised money as counterfeiters passed larger bills altered with stamps. Several raised notes were handed over to banks, with detectives noting that figures were cleverly erased and replaced, requiring close scrutiny to detect. Local authorities intensified patrols and warned the public to avoid accepting suspicious currency.
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Otter
National Prohibitionists Hold Their Convention
COLIMBOS O July 14 Today opened up lively the Prohibition lists with delegations from various states arriving. The state convention opened the morning, but there was more interest in the arrival of long delegates than in the state meeting. B L Peeke of Bandurky was not present to preside as permanent chairman. E Jay Planey of Claveland named. Prof Aaron S Watkins of Ada will be noted as the candidate for governor at the wire convention. The state convention met this morning. The platform states that while enforcement of prohibition is not possible except in a party in sympathy with the law, Prohibitionists would cooperate with other temperance forces to get local temperance conditions. The Republican and Democratic parties were attacked for failure to recognize the liquor question as the dominating issue. State Ticket Named. The following ticket was named by the Ohio Prohibitionists Governor Aaron Watkins of Ada Lieutenant Governor J S Marin of Hamilton county Secretary of State H J Haskell of Muskingum Auditor J M Stratton of Columbiana Treasurer J H Ford of Portage Attorney General Geo S Hawk of Hamilton Supreme Judge Mahlon Rauch of Wayne and A T Talbott of Cuyahoga Clerk of the Supreme Court I B Miller of Darke Board of Public Works Peter F Wolfe of Athens Alec A Bostwick of Medina and A F Answerson of Warren Commissioner of Common Schools R G C Simpson of Lawrence A dairy and commissioner was not nominated.
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Clavelind
Aaron 8. Watkins
Ada
Wtire
Repubican
Democratic
Tcket
Onto Prohiuitionta
Aaron ¥. Watkins
J. 8. Marin
Amilton County
H. J. Haskell
Muskingum
Jumea Af
Warren
R. G C. Simpson
Lawrence
Democrats Begin Campaign Work in Lincoln Nebraska
In Fairview Lincoln on July 14 the national committee met at Bryan's home with Breau and Kern. The committee is expected to stay in session until Wednesday and will select the national chairman and establish headquarters.
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Fairview
Lincoln
Murderer Dead in Michigan Harbor House
In Renton Harbor Michigan on July 14 August Gross and his half brother Fred Gross were found dead after a posse forced an entrance. James Kirk a peddler fatally wounded yesterday by August Gross and the two brothers were shot. it is unclear if killings were by Tutte of the house or suicide.
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Renton Harbor
Mich
Gross
James Kirk
Fred Gross
Tutte of Thome
Taft Sets Sights On Hot Springs Platform Draft
Taft’s time in Hot Springs, Va, linked to drafting and shaping the Democratic platform. The event notes Taft’s involvement in shaping the platforms of both major parties as expectations build for the Democratic stance and the GOP’s response.
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Hot Springs
Taft
Baby Born to Mr and Mrs Witon on Mediatile Street
A girl baby arrived Tuesday, delivered by the stork to Mr and Mrs J B Witon, promising a fine addition to their family on Mediatile Street.
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J. B. Witon
West Virginia Fair Association names committee heads
At Hoff man Hall a WV Fair Association meeting appointed committees for the fair. WG Osborn heads advertising, E B Delp handles grounds privileges, Wimworth Cork runs music, I S Mursey presided and will elect assistants. Officials from Pittsburg and past starters to manage racing events were set, with high hopes for many quality entrants and about two hundred horses expected.
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West Virginia
Falr Association
Hoffman Hall
Hig State Mall
WG. Osborn
E. BR
Wimworth Cork
Mursey
Mike
Monsrs
I. R. Maord
Camden Sommers
Abelt
Democratic Committee Sets Contribution Rules for Nomination
The Democratic National Committee bans corporate donations and caps gifts at 1000 dollars. Public disclosure starts October 15 for gifts over 1000, and under 100 remain private. No funds accepted after November 1. Bryan to be notified at Lincoln August 12. Kern to be informed in Indianapolis on a later date.
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Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
Democratic National Committee
Bryan
Kern
Indianapolis
Lightning Strike Damages Home During Severe Storm
Lightning struck the Burton Dowgiane residence in Grascelli Mody at midnight during a heavy electrical storm. A bedroom ceiling collapsed and carpet caught fire though no one was hurt. Three people slept in the room and escaped without injury as the fire was quickly smothered by firefighters.
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Burton Dowgiane
Grascelli
Mody
Howe
Avek
Frewan
Bombardment of Umrathin quarter Begins. Engagements Reported
A telegram from Tabri states artillery bombardment of the Umrathin quarter began yesterday morning. Revelationists replied with nearby cafe fire, with the outcome of the engagement not yet reported.
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ST. Petersburg
Tabri
Umrathin
Revelationists
Airship Departs From Friedrichshafen for 24 Hour Flight
Zeppelin airship makes a successful morning departure from Constance for a twenty four hour journey through the air. The trip showcases the era’s aviation ambitions as crews report smooth ascent and steady progress aboard the airship.
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Friedrichshapes
Take Constance
Fiore Behn Ree Rane Efoee Censure Recorded
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a censure action involving authorities and named county clerks and officials, referencing monetary figures and named individuals. Details are unclear due to corrupt text but point to a formal county level judicial or parliamentary proceeding.
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Fiore Behn
Buardian
Ley Révinson
Ming
Jean M. Erbx
Jobe G. Lang
Gilmore Attacks Prohibition as Gold Brick in Speech
Col T M Gilmore of Londonville Ky, head of the National Model License League, urged weighing both sides of prohibition in a Grand Opera House address. He argued prohibition has failed, likening it to a gold brick with no value and calling for constitutional amendments to curb liquor while preserving individual rights.
Prohibition Debate Voices at Baptist Board Meeting
The Baptist Board discusses reform amid votes against prohibition in a heated debate. Speakers attack saloon influence in politics, urge licenses renewed by public consent, and criticize liquor practices while citing Chicago drunkenness and railroads as lawbreakers.
Annual Reunion of Confederate Veterans in Beverly West Virginia
The shoal reunion of the Confederate Veterans of West Virginia will be held at Beverly Randolph county on the 6th of September. Col Robert White major general and A C L Gatewood adjutant general and chief of staff have approved the commemorative war events including the dedication of the Confederate monument erected by the Daughters of the Confederacy.
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Confederate Veterans of
West Virginia
Beverly
Randolph Councy
Reptemper
Robert White
A. C. L. Gatewood
Americans Win London in Olympic Games
July 14 dispatches report the United States taking top honors in London events. Flanagan won the hammer throw, McGrath took second, and Melvin Sheppard captured the 1500 metre final heat. FAIRMONT notes C. W. Watson returning from the Denver Democratic convention with his party.
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London
End
United States
Flanagan
Aday
McGrath
Theglder
Melvin Sheppard
FINE SHOWING MADE AT W V B S QUARTERLY MEETING
The Baptial Board of Weyl Virginia held its quarterly meeting Tuesday with Rev J B Moore presiding. Members including Rev W C Purfton and Rev J S Stump debated field progress Mercer and Summers counties and various commissions. Committees on missions and church aid reported improvements and staffing actions.
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Weyl Virginiy
J. B Moore
Parkersburg
Wr. C. B Purfoton
Morgantown
J. W. Mitchell
Parkerabures
Reva
John S Stump
M. A. Rummers
Parkeraburg
Wid. Eady
Palemont
Mercer County
Boyd Gook Tnpor
Mountain View
Mountai Creak
Uy Mercer County
HM Top
Blnevtone Valley
Summers County
Kitz Shart
Loup Creek
Parker Org
Bramwell
Slo Crangullat
Mosarg
Squimars
Stump Agit Moore
Therwood
Hulbert
Ford
Smithfielt
J. W. Tiffany Yell O
Martinsville
Measry
Stuip
Moore
Summera
Smithfield
Mrs Brewer Dies In Monae eighteen area home
Mrs. Fian O Brewer wife of Are thir Brewer died at the home of her sister Mrs J T Lawes on Florence street Monaefteencon. She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs H Maudenshields three sisters Mae Haudenshields Mrs CB Stager and Mr George Carson and two brothers Robert and John Haudenshields. The body will be taken to Covington Ohio for burial in Chapel II cemetery near that place.
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Fian
Brewer
Arethir Brewer
J T Lawes
Florence Street
Monaefteencon
Mre
H. Maudenshieids
Mae
Rober
John Haubenshields
Chapel II
Thorn Demonstration Incident At Hospital In Wheeling
A disjointed report details Thorn secretary M8 rade attending a demonstration at a Wheeling hospital when a participant, Howard Martin of Smithfield, suffered a fractured skull. The sequence mentions art glass tile manufacture and an elevator incident, with unclear later actions and party names.
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A.X. Thorn
M8 Rade
Weston
Howard Martin
Smithfield
Marning
Wheeling
Martin
Baby alligator trapped after crawl into Clarkshore store
Local residents in Clarkshore helped capture a baby alligator found near a warehouse behind Walthamford Company store. A passerby noticed the reptile protruding from a hole, prompting workers to help contain it using a long board and a funnel-like device to remove the animal safely. The creature measured several inches and was turned over to authorities for disposal.
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Jury A. Pryor
Wilmer A. Haraman
Walon
Wolf. Long
F. Riehardenn
Grafton
McCltland
First Presbyterian Church
John W. Stuart
J. C. Broomfield
William Shaw
Boston
Union Society of Christian Endeavor
Baptist Church
Zomorrow
B.D Stello
Central Presbyterian Church
Necormey
Rhocal Organization
We Hy Wolfe, Jr
W. Smith
Morgan
Ocern
Mins Sullie Fussell
J. FE. Broomfield
Milan
N. D. Hougher
Guy A Pryor
Teasurer
C. J
Willian. Shaw
Jane Hervice
Hylborn
Tichwood
Jones
Takkerstirs
Conanant
G. W. Pollack
Wldroms
Save Weat
Virginia
Ray M. Buseist
Roray
Robert A. Aratrong
West Virginia University
Morgantoyen
Gonnrat Bumlesa
Scriptury Laen
W. M. Fricker
Mir
Mogeledgen
Lancaster
National Prohibitionists
Ohio
Watkins
Posse
Brother
West Virginia Fair Association
Burton Douglass
Grasselli
Robinson
Gilmore
Gol
T. M. Gilmore
Lonjuyille
National Model License League
Grand Opera House
Ayenlog
Col. Gilmore
Waryey ¥. Smith
Gard
Glimore Wald
Anti-Saloon League
AntiSaloon League
Maine
Paes
Tam
Thocine Yefferson
Tegard
Gullaien
Baptist Board Meeting
Ant Saloon League
Railroads
Standard Oil Company
Tathell
Chicago
Germany
Confederate Veterans’ of State
Beverley
Watson
Fairmont
C. W. Watson
Denver
Hatriet
THORN
O. Findlay
Clarksburg
Clarkshore
Amuinlgstor
Me Pontay
Walth ‘Amford Company
Moe Woekennis
Pune
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