Taft at Old Home to Be Given Notice
A party from Philadelphia and Baltimore arrived to inspect Taft’s traction system. Members Van Laan Flac R Lancaster Vitla Warry Nicodertuy A J Carroll AMA S Halstead Rhodes and others met local Fairmont officials and toured lines. They planned luncheon at Wald and visits to Marrmont for further inspection and dinner.
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Philadelphia
Bale Unione Capitaleee
Fairmont
van Laan Flac
R. Lancaster Vitla
Warry Nicodertuy
A. J. Carroll
Baltimore
P. M. Chaniler Ama S Halstead Rhodes
Philadelphy Alrmont
Marrmont
Arrest of G. W. Abs in murder case shocks Blancaville
Information reports G. W. Abs, about 36, of Llanoxville West Virginia, is under arrest near Brot for the murder of John W. Chapman, a leading citizen of Winchester, who stood in his store doorway when a large curing unit was destroyed by a mysterious blast at Blancaville.
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Romnet
G. W. Abs
Llanoxville
We Va
John We Chapman
Chapman
Winchester
Yin
Blancaville
George W Johnson Installed as Monon Run Chief
George W Johnson, longtime officer of the Baltimore Ohio railroad police at Bellaire, formally became chief of the Monon Run division. He will base headquarters in Grafton, replacing Captain RC Karnes who moves to become assistant agent for the New York New Haven Hartford line with headquarters in Providence. Karnes had served in Grafton for years rising from ordinary policeman.
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George W. Johnson
Baltimore , Ohio
Bellaire
Ogivie
Johnson
Grafton
RC. Karnes
New York
New Haven & Hartford Ruilway
Providence
Revenue Violator In Federal Custody After Arrest
Moses Garner a colored man was brought from Warnkale by U S Deputy Marshal W D Brown and jailed awaiting the October term federal court. He faces charges of selling liquors without a government privilege and is unable to post bond. Also note the death of Mrs Lawrence Jat We of Briileo Street who died Saturday from convulsions and will be buried Sunday at Elk View Cemetery after services at 3 oclock.
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Moses Garner
Warknalere
United States
W. D. Brown
Tleals
Heth
Lawrence
Elk View
Visitors from Texas Attend Brideport Event
Mrs Spatwood Green of Venaire Oregon and her sister Mrs John Waco Texas visit Mr Spy Green of South Second Avenue and attend a wedding in Bridgeport with the bridegroom noted in a social item.
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Spatwood Green
Venaire
John 5
Waco, Tek
Spy
Worry Green
South Secont Firvet
Etl Femuta
Mtra
Bryan and Kern Seek Democratic National Chairman
Bryan and Kern met the all committee of the Democratic National Committee in Chicago to discuss selecting a successor to Thomas Taggart as national chairman. The sub committee members are present and their views on Aryan’s influence remain conjectural. Bryan favored Mack at New ark, while Mek denied candidacy and said he would follow party trust. The general expectation is that the next chairman will be chosen by the committee.
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Chicago
Bryan
Kern
Democratic National Committee
Thomas Taggart
Nodd
Ne Mack
Newark
Democratic Campaiun
Mek
Aika
Nxt
Roosevelt
Preston
Prestor Coynety
Littinage
Auaptcon
Good
Rymer
HR. U. Hews
Wyatt
Hexs
Jaanuary
G. Berry
J. W. Hess
G. L Fortney
D. OR. D.fortney
W. W. Heas
Woman Held in Federal Excise Case at Grafton
Miss Magee Franka of Gypsy was taken to Grafton by Deputy Marshal B D Rupp after being charged with violating federal excise laws. Commissioner Charlo R Tilly set bond at 600 dollars for her appearance at the October term of federal court.
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United State
B. D. Rupp
Magee Franka
Grafton
Charlo R. Tilly
Second Conference Opens With Republican Leaders in Chicago
The Second Conference between Chairman Hitchcock and Republican state leaders convened in Chicago this morning. States represented included Timeis Indiana Iowa Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota Missouri and Wisconsin. The Indiana national committeeman could not attend.
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Hitchcock
Chicago
Timeis
Indiana
Towa
Kewauke
Michigan
Minnesota
Millsoori
Winconsin
Unabl
Queen City of the West in Gay Attire to Welcome the Next President
Cincinnati prepares for a presidential arrival with downtown decorations and a quiet reception. Taft returns home this afternoon to a city already abuzz with celebratory planning and potential arrivals for notification day.
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Queen City of the
Gincinnati
Wiliams
Taft
Pherg
Forty Years Visit Connects Williams and Chidester Kin
Mrs. J. W. Williams and daughter Mary of Marshiville visited Romney to see Holdridge Chidester once superintendent of the Romney Deaf and Dumb school. Mrs. Williams last saw him forty two years ago. Dr. Jesse F. Williams travels to Baltimore to resume duties as assistant resident physician at Maryland General Hospital. Dr. A Williams, Baltimore Medical College graduate, recently passed the state board exam in Charleston and will practice in West Virginia.
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J. W. Wiliams
Mary
Marshiville
J. J. Chidenter
West Plkw Street
Romney
Williama
Holdridge Chidester
My. Chidester
Hatton County
James
EJ. J. Chidester
Virginia
School of
Preston County
Jesse F. Willams
Baltimore
Maryland General Hospital
West Virginia
A Williams
Baltimore Medical College
Charleston
Rain Affects Crop With Poor Hay Harvest Report
M. G. Goodwin of Beard's Run visited the city Saturday and said the hay harvest in the area is nearly complete though the crop is not as good as last year due to heavy rains.
Condition Improves After Hospital Surgery for Mrs Fetty
Mrs Fetty of Industrial shows good recovery after Thursday operation at the local hospital and expects to return home in a week or two.
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Mrs. Fetty
Industrial
Wil
Adam Tries To Mimic Old Ben Tillman At Democratic Meeting
Charleston man Adam Lattiepuxe and Morgan town’s Thomas J Hodges spoke at a Friday courthouse Democratic gathering. Hodges delivered a university‑style history of government while praising Taft. Lattiepuxe waxed frantic, mocked Tillman, and frothily argued about prices during the Cleveland panic. Johnson Preston wrapped up with generic party praise as presidential candidates debated national politics.
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Adam Lattiepuxe
Charleston
Thomas J. Hodges
Morgantown
Wille
Court House
Bennett
Des Trembiine
Johargiing
Cleveland
the Wool Trust
Institute schedule lists numerous county locations and dates
A detailed calendar shows a statewide institute schedule with dates in August and July across many counties including Barbour Brooke Cabell Clay Doddridge Fayette Gilmer Grant Hancock Harrison Jefferson Kanawha Lincoln Mingo Monongalia Mercer Ohio Preston Randolph Roane Roane Tyler and others. Named instructors include H. C. Robinson J. G Knutts Emma Gordon J. Shaw and W. Douthat among many others.
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Philipps
Barbour County
J. Nu Deahl
Brooke County
Annie N. Billett
D. .G. Wilson
Huntington
Cabell County
John If
Cox
Charles H. Albert
Grantsville
Cashawk County
C. R. Murray
W. L. McCowan
Mercer County
K. H. Sanford
George M. Ford
Bluefield
M—Bird Prillerman
Colored Institute
Keyser
Mineral County
D. Muldoon
Cantahan
Williamyan
Mingo County
Thorn
Morgantown
Monongalia County
Anna S. Cummings
T. B. Bush
Riggs Hinton
Baywmers
Blanche Raffner
Grafton
Tayler
Fieming
Parsons
Tatkir
Ampust
Wright Dens
Radourn
Steerstile
Tyler County
Awpwat
F. Bigelow
Bathbasset
Mr HinGerson
W. Bort ‘Waris
Waype -Oanty
Hearst Named Temporary Chairman Of Independence Party
A multi committee on arrangements in Chicago appoints William R Hearst as temporary chairman and W A Deford as temporary secretary for the independence party national convention. The full national committee also met to approve the arrangements ahead of opening Monday night.
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Chicago
Independence Party
Wiliam TR. Hearst
W. A. Deford
New York
Suspected vagrant James Sweeney rearrested for drunkenness
James Sweeney, previously ordered out of town for playing dummy and begging, was found drunk Friday and jailed for ten days after failing to pay a fine. Mayor distributed a "ten and costs" package, but he could not pay. Three others, Andy Ours, P Medard, and Sam Walk, also faced fines or jail. Lew Migrons paid a $4.60 fine into the treasury.
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James Sweeney
Andy Ours
P. Medard
Sam ‘Walk
Lew Migrons
Republican unity urged as Scherr movement attacked
Charleston July 25 Chair V Mathews of the Republican state committee condemns E M Grant and the Scherr movement. He says there can be a single Republican ticket from President to district officers and that the Scherr campaign aims to defeat the entire party in West Virginia, coal industry criticism included.
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Charleston
Min. V. Mathews
Republcan Astute Committee
E. M. Grant
Soherr
Msn
Delta
Scherr
Virginia Beat
Landera
Republcan
West Virginia
Grant Committee
Warrants Issued for Bank Official in Cleveland Embezzlement
A warrant was issued today in Cleveland for H. W. Gatzell secretary treasurer of the Farmers and Merchants Banking Company which recently closed its doors. He is charged with embezzling 22 325 000 dollars of the bank's funds. The same item notes a sick baby in Wilsonburg with indigestion and inquiries into its recovery.
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Cueveland
H. W. Gatzell
Treanurer
Farmers and Merchants Banking Company
Funda
Robert Ash
Wilsonberg
Miners Receive A Monthy Pay In West Virginia Districts
Three hundred thousand dollars was paid to coal miners in the Clarksburg and Fairmont regions for June work. Paymasters and agents distributed wages at mines across the two districts, marking the largest payout in months and signaling a revival in the coal industry.
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Clarksburg
Fairmont
Ine
Nomination chatter circles Bennett campaign in Clarksburg
Report notes Bennett faction plans to nominate Tommy Hodges amid reaction to Lewis county candidate. Concern over platform weakness cited by Co M Ernst of Women of the World’s focal camp as she receives a $500 check from the national treasurer. Also mentions a railroad yard incident and an insurance payout.
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Louie
Court House
Tommy Hodges
Clarksburg
Lewis County
Co. M. Ernst
Simith
Mr. Smith
Bankruptcy Trustees Named in Parkerstarry Liquidation Case
In the matter of J. IL and B. F. Wilson and related parties, T. A. Shawn of Parkerstarry is appointed trustee for the bankrupt estate. Gherman Rapideon and 8. M. Hott are named eyume for the insolvent, per the record.
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J. IL
B. F. Wilson
Ty Laskraptry
T. A. Shawn
Parkerstarry
Jaren Hickman Wor
Trust ‘Ee
Gherman Rapideon
8. M. Hott
Eyume
Tromtez
Adan Littlenai and Clarksburgen in Trade Debate
A fragmentary report discusses Adan Littlenai and Clarksburgen in England and New York trade issues. It notes wage differences, factory locations, and labor conditions, mentioning Singer machinery and protectionist effects on U S production. The text references London factories and New Jersey sites with unclear details.
Baptists Prepare for West Virginia Conference in Parkersburg
The Promidicp Ust church of this city plans representation at the Baptist General Association of West Virginia meeting in Parkersburg from the 15th to the 18th. Sessions are at Calvary Baptist and First Baptist. Committees arrange guest entertainment with all Baptist churches and societies represented. speakers include national figures.
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West Virginia
Parkersburg
Calvary Baptist
Tach
AM Bapifnt Churchen
Soctebien
Tao
Denon National Wwadora
Ormmtm Emoe
West Virginia annual conference set for October in Moundsville
The district superintendent announces the Virginia annual conference will meet in Moundsville on October 7. Bishop Moore of Cincinnati will preside with about 250 ministers and an equal number of lay delegates expected. The church pastor Bert Hiatt is currently away on vacation and will coordinate two parts of the conference program upon return.
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Great Virginie
West Virginia
Moundaville
Moore, le. D
Cincinnati
Minicter
Bert
Hiatt
SB Arbuthion
Funeral rites for John Nay held at Olver Li Say residence
The funeral of John Nay was conducted last evening at the residence of iegow Olver Li Say. He leaves a wife aged 61, and a son, with several relatives including Mrs. Gvetrage Tifpett of Sumoreag MC and Mrs ft of Howeud, among others.
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Shisneton
John Nay
Iegow
Olver LI
Gvetrage Tifpett
Sumoreag MC
Faleiunts Tire
Howeud
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Ronceverté
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H. RK. Stanford
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Hearst
Samuel V. Mathews
T. B. McLuré
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