Taft Life Attempt Denied by White House Officials
Washington July 13 A sensational tale of an attempt on President Taft's life circulated today but was vigorously denied by White House officials and Sherman Allen assistant secretary of the treasury. The report claimed a dynamite laden package arrived at the White House and the fuse sputtered as Allen allegedly opened the box. Officials stressed it is wholly unfounded and officials have long excluded publicity for any violence against presidents.
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Washington, D. C
Iife
Tafta Tem
House
White House
Sherman ‘Allen
Treashury
Allen
Tom L. Johnson Memorial Day Observed in Clevaland
Tom Johnson Cleveland observes memorial day with most city offices closed. Local ceremonies honor the late reform-minded politician and advocate for municipal reform and public services. The event draws residents and officials to reflect on his contributions.
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Genoa
Cleveland
Clevalland
Tom L. Johnson
Steamer Line to Havana to Start from Baltimore
John Dagnet a convicted petty offender in Baltimore faces jail after entering Dr A T Post's office and stealing a Masonic uniform. The Munson Steamship Company will inaugurate a Baltimore Havana service July 40 with fortnightly sailings, docking at Locust Point to load cargo.
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John Dagnet
A. T. Post
Bone
W. P. Camp
Uuty
Harry Jl. Brooks
Dagget
Baltimore
Mds
Havana
Cuba
Munson Steamship Company
Joseph R. Fourd Company
Mungon Ine
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Munson Line
New Orleans
Mobile
New York
Certaiiny Leason
Munson
Oslo
United States
Steumer
United” States
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Gio Munson Line
Locust Point
Lloyd
Bremen
Johnson Line
Liverpool
Donaldson Ine
Glasgow
Red Star Ine
Antwerp
Havre
London
Scandinavian Line
Scandanavian
Porte
Rotterdam
Jongagnd
Rue
Tinore Texae Ihe
Nathan Swartz Death Confession Found in Tenement
New York July 18 The body of Nathan Swartz was found in a tenement after his father told police his son was the slayer of thirteen year old Julia Connors. Swartz ended his life by inhaling gas and left a confession.
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New York
Nathan Swartz
Julia Connors
Family swept away by wall of water at Barren Run
In Jacobs Creek Pennsylvania a heavy storm sent Barren Run high. John Raymond and his family, including his wife Mrs Raymond and five children, plus Mrs Ravinsky and Mike Ravinsky, were drowned while crossing in search of him. Ravinsky’s body was recovered later, and four Raymond children were found several days later. others remained missing as rescuers searched.
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Jacobs Creek
Mra
John Raymond
Mra. Ravinsky
Mike Ravinsky
Barren Run
Raymond
Barren Runs
Ravinsky
Mrs Monroe Dies at Union Heights Home Aged 53
Mrs. Frank P. Monroe, 53, died at her Union Heights home No 1 at 1 PM Thursday from complications of Gueaness Her husband survives and a daughter Mrs L B Tucker of nearby residence. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
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Frank P. Monroe
Union Helighis, No. 1
L. B.tucker
Monroe Home
Fire Destroys John Smith House in Swif t Electrical Storm
Severe electrical storm at night damaged and burned the home near Metz belonging to John Smith. The frame structure and part of the household furniture were destroyed. fire spread quickly, leaving little salvageable. No injuries reported.
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Maswington
John Smith
Metz
Har ter Will Probate Highlights Widow’s One Third
The will of John L Har ter was probated in county court. His widow Addie Harter inherits one third of real and personal estate with power to assign. after her death the remaining two thirds go to P A Marter M Marter Jennie Fortney heirs of J M Barger Virtue Cunningham and Nellie Rager. Catherine McDonough named administratrix with $1 000 bond. Will B Morris surety. Percy Byrd Will J Moris and Leo P Canfield named appraisers. Louis A Henderson qualified as notary public.
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John L. Hart
Addie Harter
P. A. Marter
M. Marter
Jennie Fh. Fortney
Democratic campaign fund estimated at about a million
Washington July 13 The Democratic campaign fund totaled about one million dollars in 1904, according to W F Sheehan who testified before the investigating committee today.
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Mr. Sheehan
Washington, ID. C
W. F. Sheehan
Chicago Grain Market Summary July 13
Chicago grain market report shows July wheat at 9 3 4 and corn at 7 1 3. Prices in cents per bushel and market tone uncertain as trade balances supply and demand near term.
Salvation Army Home Project Plans and Costs
City notes a Salvation Army home project in Waren with total costs of 25000 dollars for construction and 20000 dollars for related services. September 9 to 14 is set for the building program featuring converted spaces including auditorium, classrooms, and rooms for executive offices, relief, and youth facilities. The proposal outlines a multi story complex with housing for women, juvenile delinquents, and emergency dormitories plus medical and advisory departments.
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Salation Army
Femapes
Clarksburg
Sundsey School
Amity de
State committee holding meeting and debtor Goldsmith's bankruptcy plan
C J Goldsmith a merchant at 414 Monticello avenue assigned his stock to trustee Charles C Scott for pro rata distribution among creditors including Morris Grocery Co Horner Gaylord Koulegard Standard Milling Smith Race National Packing Hart Produce and S C Watkins with total debts about 615 and stock value around 300 Scott bonded 600 and courthouse appraisers Roger Rogers Kidd and John Westter named to appraise the merchandise
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C. J. Goldsmith
Monticello Avenue
Charles C. Scott
Morris Grocery Company
Horner-Gaylord Company
Koulegard Company
Standard Milling Copany
Smith- Race Grocery Company
National Packing Company
Hart Produce Company
S. C. Watkins and Company
Gold Smith
Goldsmith
Scott
R. S. Douglass Euvery
Senate
George Rogers
R. EB. Kidd
John Westter
Republican Party Organizing Meeting Opens in Clarksburg
In Carrorsburg West Virginia on July 1 acting chairman Virgil L Highland opened the new state committee meeting at the Chancellor hotel to organize and map an active campaign. Prominent leaders arrived including Dr H D Habffeld A M Bernhelm from Welch ex Senator Davis Biking and many others. The committee chair remaining unsettled and the agenda focused on party mobilization.
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Carrorsburg
Wa. Va
Virgil L. Highland
Republican Etate
Chancellor Hotel
Highland
Acheve
Pvas
H. D. Habffeld
Govenor
Welch
Davis
Morgantown
Iim
Sherman C. Wenham
A. K. Thorn
Fudge
Charles W. Lynch
Law
Harry Curtin
Clarksburg
Stuart F. Reen
Charleston
W. R. Messertie
Romeo J. Freer
Ritchie
H. C Woodyard
Roane
Birk Stathers
George E. White
Werton
J. C. Mc
Milbuster defeats sundry civil bill in Senate opening
In Washington on July 18 the Senate defeated all opposition as the Milbuster faction pressed a motion to take up the sundry civil appropriation bill at the session’s opening. The session focused on procedural votes and the continued struggle over funding authorities.
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Washington
Senate
Morton
Dividends Declared By Consolidation Coal Company
The Consolidation Coal Company directors declare a quarterly dividend of 1.5 percent on capital stock payable July 1 to holders of record by June 25. A second quarterly dividend applies to subscription receipts for stock carrying dividends declared after January 31, payable July 31 to record holders.
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The
Consolidation Coal Company
Fe Capital
Harrison County Poor Showing Reported
The board of trade secretary reports from the Department of Agriculture show a poor showing in Harrison County. The statistics indicate limited progress and ask what actions can be taken to improve the situation.
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Harrison ‘County
Board of Trade
Department of Agriculure
Department of Agric
Stereiery
Bret Woald
Img
Amr
Wibby
Herries
Wien
Bent Eatolney
Shine
Allen
Athens
Putnam
Ross
Benduaky ci
Shelby
Ape van Wert
Warren U
London
Litchfield
Totland
Harrison
Police Plot Sparks Unfolding at League Berth Bid
New York July 18 reports unfold a police plot tied to the Rosenthal shooting. Investigators say Jack Rom, a gambler, hired operatives to influence league votes as officers search for two more clues. Becker, linked to the case, resurfaced at police headquarters amid ongoing inquiries.
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New York
Ing
Rosenthal
Hanson
Rokenthal
Jack Rom
Gambler
Rowe
Harlem Becker
Rosepbhet
Becker
Tonn
Hie
Alcida
Rosé
Ag Wal
Knights of Pythian edge to attend grand council meeting
Col A G Houriet of Washington DC and W Frank Stout of West Virginia, officers of the Knights of Pythian, attend a number of lodge events and plan to join the grand council meeting next week at Kingwood, home of Sam B Montgomery. Pythian lodge hopes to show a net gain of over 1000 members this year.
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A. G. Houriet
Washington, D.C
Grand Lodge Knights of Pything
W. Frank Stout
West Virginia
Knights of Pythian
Kingwood
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Connors
Mrs. Monroe
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Ascien
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Wheeling
John W. Willams
East
Ralph Robinson
Sharon
Salem
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Obie
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Jie
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Brana
Om Sraith
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Pythian
Houriet
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