Taft Delegates Fight Over Seating Compromise
In a tense Republican National Committee meeting, proposals to seat competing Louisiana delegations clash over compromise. Taft backers resist concessions while others argue unseating both delegations could boost the Negro vote for the party. Cortelyou courting Roosevelt and Taft forces as a presidential hopeful. Chicago visit planned to rally support.
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Gimergo
Republican National Committee
Puiminna
Taft
Seaix
Danny
Yexter- Gay
Att Taft
Msiysinpl
Cortelyou
Washington, D.C
Roosevelt
Mores
Chicago
Lewis Cootus Cornelius Wliss
Crrtelyon
Iiterest
Feadere
Senator Crane
Massacchusetts
County Court Proceedings Record Exonerations And Appointments
In Tuesday county session judges and officers noted exonerations and appointments. Notaries were qualified for H C Battes and Wil E Morris. Francis Rion was exonerated from tax on a lot valued at 2000. Teale M Shuttleworth appointed administratrix of Nancy I Shuttleworths estate with will proved. Viewers named for a proposed road through Celia Kemter lands. J K Stentey exonerated on building valued at 490. E J Weekly allowed 2000 for exoneration on building. TM Morner in district court. W 42 Robinson guardian exonerated on 2100 personal property. Samuel J Huffman named guardian of Guy M Huffman. Movements involving Lavin, Ly, McReymatie, and a surety case noted.
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H.C. Battes
Wil E. Morris
Francis Rion
Lot
Teale M
Shutteworth
Adi
Celia Kemter
Clay Mintrich
J. K. Stentey
Clark
E. J
Engie Istrict
Eighth Annual Confederate Veterans Reunion Opens in Birmingham
In Birmingham Alabama amid 10 000 people the eighth annual reunion opened with an invocation and a 200 child chorus. An address once delivered by the late General Stephen D Lee was read to the gathering.
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Birmingham
Alo
Southern
Stephen D. Lee
Prohibition Nominee Sutton Seeks Governorship
Hon C C Sutton a Prohibition candidate for governor visited the eastern state area yesterday and expects nomination at the state nominating convention in the city next week. He claims growing support and says no opposition can prevent securing the ticket at the convention.
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C. C. Sutton
Mie City
Sutton
Sutton Eal
Kovernor
Milids
Chalrain
West Virgining
Gore
Bellows
West Virginia
Diamond Sale Repels Public Interest Amid Industry Moves
Meera Andrew J Laughter and Jatin Mini lead a noted transaction on the Diamond line amid cheers and speculation. Hickeut & Jones handle charges as a veteran team plans to extend the company’s trade to new markets while asserting readiness to meet rising demand in a sturdy, conservative push.
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Meera Andrew J Laughter
Jatin Mini
Maiehanek
Pas
Memorial Day Ritual at Reedlei Witt West Pike Street
Memorial Day observance details describe a march to Oak Melons cemetery with a ritual ceremony and scattered ritual elements. The fragmented text mentions schedules and poker-like numbers, with names and times obscured by OCR errors.
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Levine
Ted
Couples Elope From the City
A doubt elopement became public Monday night as two couples returned from Oink land aboard No. 65. Sparkeon Swiger and Min Net tle Hurst wed, while Herbert Gebert and Sarah Henderson also eloped. Parental objections surrounded the first match. the second bride wed via upstairs window. Swiger works in his father’s store at Point Comfort. the couple will stay with relatives at 18 Dodge Court. Henderson is from Baltimore street family of Alonzo Menderson.
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Oinkland
Sparkeon Swiger
Min Nettle Hurst
Herbert Gebert
Mies Sarah Henderson
Bwager
Point
Comfort
Dodge Court
Alinzo Menderson
Baltimore Street
Child Killed by Freight Car in Martinsville
Four year old Lee Potts, son of J A Potts of Brooklyn, was struck and killed by a freight car on the street railroad near his home on Commercial street in Martinsville just after 4 PM yesterday. The boy was playing when he ran in front of the car and was ground to pieces as the locomotive could not stop in time.
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Lew Martinsville
Lee Potts
J. A Potts
Brooklyn
Commercial Street
Ujotorman
Hamrick 19 Not on the Gang Slate As Election Quiet Unfolds
The Telegram reports John Hardrick is campaigning for the Democratic nomination for prosecuting attorney. The gang excludes Hamrick on their slate, suggesting Carter or Dougan as alternates. Hamrick may decline, while the Telegram hints it will claim to have warned readers.
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John Hardrick
Hamrick
Theang
Taney Clardson
David J. Carter
Dougie, Harrison
Posaile
Carter
Dougan
Hamriete
State legislators visit Pruntytown for inspections
State Senator E W McKown of Spencer and John Harrix of Parc Kernburg travel to Pruntytown with the Joint Inspecting Committee to review state bifatitions. The committee will complete work at Prantytown then move to the Girls Industrial Home near Salem. Frank A Walkson, accountant for the committee, accompanied them Tuesday.
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E.W. McKown
Spencer
John, Harrix
Parc Kernburg
Pruntytown
Prantytown
Salem
Frank A. Walkson
Grand Concert at Adamston by Shaw's Orchestra
The Ladin Ald Society of the United Brethren church in Adamston presents a concert Friday night featuring Shaw's Orchestra with Mrs D Boughner soprano, Prof Iviob on piano, J C Shaw organist, and Frank Mifeich violin. The program promises a grand entertaining evening with vocal and instrumental selections by top local performers. Porter Maxwell of Peet Tree attends Tuesday event today.
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Grant Munles
Ladin Ald Society
United Brethren Church
Adamston
Shaw
Axnikterdt
D. Boughner
Prof.Iviob
J.C Shaw
Diol
Frank Mifieeh
Vriday Night
Land Case at Special Term Involves 30 000 Acres in Wyoming County
Judge Nathan Gof opened a special term of the United Bimes circuit court Tuesday to hear an injunction in Richardson et al v Maven et al. The 30 000 acre Wyoming county tract tied to the Welsh grant is disputed as tenants face eviction from a decree entered at Charleston. The petitioners allege Judge Keller in the Southern district erred and lacked jurisdiction.
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Nathan Gof
United Bimes Circuit Court
WH. Richardson
J.C. Maven
Wyoming County
Keller
Charleston
Broaddus Institute Holds Seventh Annual Commencement
The Broaddus Institute will hold its seventh annual commencement at the First Baptist Church Wednesday starting at 10 o'clock. Graduates will receive diplomas at the close, after a program featuring preludes and student orations by Lee Williams, Thomas Hale Brewin, Georgia Lee Garrett, Atlas J. Harber, Willie Lawson, Mary Blynn Tapp, Glennie Morris, Billah Mr. Aubrey Martin, Dorrance D. Zinn, and Swager. Benediction concludes the ceremony.
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Broaddus Institute
Noming
Rashmaniof
Lee Wittiams
Thomas Hale Brewin
Georgia Lee Garrett
Atlas J. Harbert
Willie Lawson
R. Lynch
Mary Bvlyn Tapp
Yry Glennie
M. Morris
Prom Billah
Aubrey Martin
Stanley, Morris
D. Zinn
Schumann
Bar Association Meeting Seeks Extra Harrison County Court
The Clarksburg Bar Association calls a June 11, 1908 meeting at 7210 ppn to discuss and decide on requesting an additional court for Harrison County. All Harrison County lawyers, members or not, are urged to attend in the county court room of the Harrison County courthouse. President Afjiard F. Snider issued the call.
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Clarksburg Bar Association
Harrison
Harrison County
The
Bar Association
Afi jIard F- Snider
Unknown Coroner Jury Reports Death of Len Eplott
The coroner's jury found Len Eplott's death unknown after he was found hanging in his room at Adamston. The body was taken to Pariorsburg for burial with relatives present. funeral arrangements to be held there.
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Len Eplott
Jackson burial ground neglected on East Pike street
Citizens complain that the Jackson burial ground on East Pike street has been neglected by city authorities since a fence was erected years ago after Mrs. Caroline M. Jackson donated the lot. The notice says steps will be taken immediately to restore its order and appearance.
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Jackson
East Pike Street
Caroline M. Jackson
Di Rass Eyes Re nomination on Democratic Ticket
Di Rass, president of the county court, announces his bid for re nomination on the Democratic ticket. Jackson Metcher of Teamilleistrict 4 seeks the nomination as well.
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di Rass
Jackson Metcher
Teamilleistrict
Doubleheader At Union Park Between Cannelfectiie and Clarkeburg
In front of a fair crowd at Union Park the Cannelfectiie and Clarkeburg baseball teams vie in a double header. At press time Clarkeburg trails Conporteville 5 to 0 with Wilson and McApten catching for Cannon and Baxton on the mound.
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Union Park
Cannelfectiie
Clarkeburg
Clarkyburg
Conporteville
Wilson and
McApten
Cannon
Baxton
Rulers Meet Reval On Royal Yacht Victoria
A formal meeting occurred aboard the royal yacht Victoria between King Edward and Emperor Nicholas in Reval today. The talks focused on widening Anglo Russian relations and securing peace.
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Edward
Emperor Nicholas
Victoria
Maiuriage Dicensis Clyde Starr Marries Rajah Catherine Deena
Clyde Starr and Rajah Catherine Deena are reported to have received a marriage license on Tuesday. The announcement notes the couple and the local issuing authority.
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Clyde Starr
Rajah
Catherine Deena
Renee Tutsday
Nightly campaigning by city candidates alarms country districts
The article reports Democratic party activity with city candidates holding late night meetings attended by party leaders. It accuses a few leaders of shaping events to mislead country district members. Concerns grow that country delegates will see through the tactics at the convention.
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Democratic Party
Isiafety
Republican State Committee Set to Meet in Charleston
The Republican state committee will meet in Charleston on July 6 to hear contests and form the temporary state convention roll. An effort will be made to select a temporary chairman satisfactory to all gubernatorial candidates.
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Charleston
Republican State Committee
Petition for Road to Open New Gated County Route
Interested residents in the Bulle Ingot pond road in Harrison county are urged to meet in the county court room next Monday at 3 PM to present a petition for a 1 mile modern road. The final petition, signed by many citizens and property owners, will be evaluated with arguments in New Martinsville. June 5. The Wetzel county Democratic executive committee arranged for ballot names and printing for a June 20 primary with minor rules adopted.
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Harrison County
New Martinsville
Wetzel
Bankers Suspend Three Pennsylvania Branches
Foreign banking institutions led by Peter Rutsek in Uniontown Connellsville and Brownsville Pa suspend operations amid his absence. Deposits across the three banks total about $39,000 with managers ordering the suspension.
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Peter Rutsek
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Uniontown
Connelievisln
Brownsville
Rutsek
Tme
Late Night Gang Meeting Challenges Democratic Slate
A city gathering in a star chamber atmosphere debated local politics with focus on the sheriff race and a county clerkship. Allegations of a half revenue deal with a Republican surfaced, stirring factional strife as Democrats vowed to oppose the alleged entanglements and defend party principles.
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Star-Chamber
Cory
Bon Tate
Corm
Heriff
Jbo
Fimo
Butte
Connellsville Division Track Improvements Planned
Plans to add and extend tracks on the Connellsville division of the TB and O2 line between Pittsburgh and points east aim to upgrade to a four track system similar to the Tl. and C. project. Company officials report work will begin soon to justify a double track railroad from end to end once property rights are secured.
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Connellsville
Aivision
Toaedtate
Man attacked with razor leaves victim severely wounded
June 9 Charles Hicks, in a drunken frenzy, slashed a woman with a razor, inflicting more than thirty gashes. The attacker fled but was pursued. the victim lies hospitalized with grim prognosis and no hope of recovery.
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Nontington
Charles Hicks
Jononey
Annual Meeting of Broaddus Board Sets Year in Review
The Broaddus board held its annual meeting with all trustees present. Audited accounts showed a sound financial year and school work praised. Most teachers retained except three resignations: Howard, Mise ce, and Nannie Lowe. Rev Dr Willey, president, was retained and praised. Replacements to be chosen later.
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Band of Trustees Way
Broaddus Textilate
Excane Wood
Wuntington
Ward
Wilkins
Thowias
Mannington
Allie
Howard
Nannie Lowe
Hikanah Willey
Hin
Chowen
Synod in Session at Allegheny Lutheran Gathering
Rev J William McCarey of Cumberland presides at the Allegheny conference of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Maryland. Delegates gather from Western Maryland and nearby Western Virginia for the annual meeting with large attendance and opening proceedings.
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Fairmont
J. Willliam McCarey
Cumberland
Allegheny Confertare
The
Evangel
Lea
Lutheran Synod of Maryland
Maryland
Postmaster Appointment in Karmop Barbour County
George A. Cotman has been appointed postmaster of Karmop in Barbour County replacing C Coffman who resigns. The change transfers official duties to Cotman with immediate effect and marks the end of Coffman’s term.
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Warhington
D.C
George A. Cotman
Karmop
Barbour County
C Coffman
Mrs Roberts Leads Missionary Meeting In Lincoln
Mrs M E Roberts of Lincoln addressed a large attentive audience at Ashchapel Sunday evening for the Woman's Home Missionary Society. On Sunday she organized a branch with sixteen members naming Mrs K E Rider president and Miss Mollie Day secretary, Mrs J C Potings recording secretary, and Mrs M M Butcher treasurer.
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Mra
M. E. Roberts
Lincoln
Nob
Ashchapel Sunda
Wo Aign
Siateen
Mra KE
A- Rider Ts
Mies Mollie
J. C. Potings
M. M. Butcher
George Ogden Cleared In Diamond Pin Theft Case
In Magistrate court George Ogden was acquitted of stealing a diamond stick pin from W. H. Tompkin at the old Anager mote botitline where he worked. The record notes there was no evidence to secure a conviction.
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George Ogden
Gerton
W. H. Tompkine
Anager Mote Botitline
Orden
Sculptor Selected for Washington Monument Project
Charles Nethans of New York was chosen by the John Paul Sawer Management Commission to oversee the erection of a statue in Washington. Peters appropriated 540,000 dollars for the work.
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Washington, D.C
Charles Nethans
New York
Bern
John Paul Sawer
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Peet Tree
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