Virginia Business Men's Convention Opens In Waldo Hall
About fifty delegates attend the 2nd annual meeting of the Scott Virginia Business Men's Association in the Waldo hotel assembly hall for two days. President Northcott outlines year’s legislative gains and plans, with reports from officers and committees and a keynote by A B Becht on modern business methods. The convention includes an evening lecture by Dr Branley Lreba and closes with a banquet in the bank que hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Cout Virginia Business Man's Association
Waldo Hotel
Ro Apontsa
Corm Milteen
Liemorns
Ing
Lawis E. Peters
Haymond Maxwell
G. W. Grate
Wheeling
Comsultteen
Northcott
G. W. Dudderar
Retail Merchants Association
Clarksburg
Commie 8
Legisrian
Tha Eres Tystens
A.B. Becl
Jalmond
Orin Hon
Agnembly
Waldo
Branley Lreba
Philadelphia
Bankque
County Court Appointment for John A. Fleming Estate
Boyd county court records show Fle mins qualified as administrator of the estate of John A. Fleming with a $40,000 bond. Ul lens Trust and Guaranty Company named as surety and Elias E. Ashcraft as notary public. A Hermon Lodge No has a funeral greeting for Thomas J. Burton, with members meeting at the Masonic temple at the specified hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd
Flemins
John A. Fleming
Ullens ‘Trust and Guaranty Company
Elias E. Ashcraft
TAL Galitana
Civil War Veteran Dies at Wolf Summit After Stroke
Thomas J. Barton a Civil War veteran died at his Wolf Summit home at 3 47 pm Tuesday after a stroke. Survived by his widow a daughter Miss Botval Burton and a stepdaughter Mrs I P daeoks of Charleroi Pa. Barton lived in the area many years moved from Multalo N J to this region five years ago then retired to Wolf Summit. He worked forty years with Buckit Pipe Line Co as a gauger and was active in Loyal Legion Hermon Lodge A F and A M and the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Funeral from the family home Thursday at 9 am conducted by Rev Walter Sligtakr with a special funeral car at 10 24 am to Masonic cemetery burial by W C Taylor. Burial at Masonic cemetery in Little New York. Freight wreck on Baltimore and Ohio at Lambert's Run derailed several cars delaying traffic.
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Thomas J. Barton
Wolf Summit
Mas
Botval Burton
Mre
P. Daeoks
Charleroi
Burton
Multalo
Bureket Pipe Line Company
Burcott Wass
Cust Lr
Army
Lia Sapsil
Hermon Lodge
No. 6
A. F
A. IM
Ancient
Order of United Workmen
Family Howe
Tey
Walter Sligtakr
Accomodation
Wil
Accomeda- Usn
Pety
Masonic Cemetery
W. C. Taylor
Little, N.Y
Rixford
Western Union appoints J W Boggess as Parkersburg manager
The State Journal notes J W Boggess, formerly in charge at Marion, Ohio, has arrived to assume the Western Union office manager role in Parkersburg. The dissolution of the Hell Telephone and Western Union alliance was planned for June 1, with Edward Relver keeping local telephone affairs, while a new Western Union manager takes charge. Silas B. Davis of Chicago visited briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J W Boggese
Western Union
Parkersburg
State Jornal
The
State Journal
Hell Telephone Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Parkernburg
Edward Relver
Telephone Company
Union Print
U. W. Boggees
Marion
Bosquas
Focal
World Salvation Army delegates review at British embassy
In London 700 American Salvation Army delegates led by Miss Eva Rooth reviewed by Ambassador Page as they marched from Army headquarters to the American embassy in Victoria Street. The crowd cheered as the Star Spangled Banner rang out from three banks near the embassy. In Pittsburgh police curb protests at the Westinghouse plants, limiting picketing to a small group and allowing only questionings of entrants. A union drive by the Allegheny Congenial Industrial Union, led by Miss Thridget Kenney, seeks recognition from Westinghouse and related companies, with 12,070 members and 10,000 on strike since last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Congress of the Salvation Army
Eva Rooth
Army
Victoria Street
Ambassador Page
Pittsburg
Brat Pittsburg
Weetinghouss
Aayatem
Tamora
Wisike
Turtle Creek
Allegeheny Congeniial Industrial Union
Allegheny Congenial Industrial Union
Sinew
Westinghouse Eleckt « and Manufacturing Company
Westinghouse Machine Company
Musburg Meter Company
Congenisl Liidustrial Union
Aie Atl
Westing
Plateburg
Fleming Holfen Announces Democratic Candidacy for County Clerk
Widespread Democratic field note mentions Fleming H Holfen entering the race for county clerk nomination and W Guy Tetrick declaring intent to run for reelection at the Democratic convention amid a crowded slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleming H. Holfen
Hie
W. Guy Tetrick
Epworth Leaguers Readied to Open West Virginia Convention
Delegates arrive for the biennial Epworth League convention of the West Virginia Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church. The event opens at First Methodist Episcopal Church with a reception for delegates and Clarksburg residents. An estimated 300 to 400 visitors are expected, with a full two day program including devotional sessions, personal evangelism discussions, and a variety of group activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
West Virginia
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Clarksburg
Roy McCuskey
Ender
Claude Mt. King
Mivélon
U-20
Intermbualgn
Weoleyan
Buckhannon
Wesleyan College
Delawnya
Curli Hands Company
C. B. Guthrie
D. D
Witkess Barre
Ste
J. Beall
Wheeling
W. Va
Mffinion
Amont
Bonds Forfeited After Missed Court Appearance
Bond forfeitures reported after defendants failed to appear in pollen court. One bond shown as 311.00. another five dollars posted. The person arrested identified as Shromy Korgers, connected to a building incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon
Ani Dentie
Soantina
Philadelphia Death by Own Action Reported in Local Case
A Philadelphia case reports a death by self harming act tied to a local incident. Investigators note unclear details, naming no additional suspects, with authorities continuing to review available evidence and circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Schumann Heink Granted Divorce After Emotional Letters
Chicago report says contralto Madame Ernestine Schumann Heink won a divorce from William Rapp Jr after a trial marked by emotional letters from Rapp to Mrs Catherine Dean of New York. The jury verdict delighted the singer who vowed to attend the festival in which she will take a leading part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enel
Rapp
Dean
Singer
Chicago
Mme
Ernestine Schumann-Heink
William Rapp, Jr
Catherine Dean
New York
Sullivan
Happ
Schumann-Heink
Contenged Court Cases and Upcoming Trial Dates
In the criminal court J Wilkes confessed to selling tobacco to a minor and fined 10 dollars. Frank Caparrottany confessed to keeping his store open on Sunday and fined 5 dollars plus costs. James and Andrew Kendall confessed to an attempt to commit felony and fined 50 dollars plus costs each and sentenced to six months on the roads. Harley Kendall confessed to assault and battery and fined 20 dollars plus costs. A jury may find Banna Curtlay guilty of running a house of bad repute and fined 100 dollars and tenved to jail thirty days. Trial dates follow: Friday June 12 Caparrotta and Hugh McDonald misdemeanor. Monday June 15 Worthy Thompson, Dominic Senatore misdemeanor, William Johnson felony. Tuesday June 18 Ray Stonley. Wednesday June 17 Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. Thursday June 18 Bud Heatherley and Hiram Turner. Friday June 18 I Coughlin. Monday June 20 Jacob Brown, Stanley Guinn and Janae Widerberg. Tuesday June 23 City of Clarkburg against I Vern Johnson on appeal and Northview against Hrono Flor on appeal. Wednesday June 24 Thorton Sutton and John Porriel. Thursday June 2 Stanley Heights against fd Hart on appeal and John Crows felony. Friday June 26 Harry Bastow. Monday June 29 Arthur Whiteker and J W Hansford on indictments and Mary P Bonnell’s gamer's A S Hansford paternity charge. Tuesday June 30 Thomas Burke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wilkes
Frank Caparrottany
James
Andrew Kendall
Coads
Harley Kendall
Coats
Banna Curtlay
Haan
Wentenved
Frank Caparrotta
Hugh McDonald
Worthy Thompson
Dominic ‘Senatore
William Johnson
Ray Stonley
Baltimore and Ohio Rayroad Company
Bud Heatherley
Hiram Turner
Coughlin
Jina
Jacob Brown
Stanley Guinn
Janae Widerberg
Thesday
City of
Clarksburg
I. Vern Johnson
Northview
Hrono Plor
Thorton Sutton
John Porriel
Stenley Heights
Fd Hart
John Crows
Harry Bastow
Arthur Whitteker
J. W. Hansford
Mary P
Mexico Oilman Matt Wilson Visits Virginia Holders
Matt Wilson, son of the late Congressman Benjamin Wilson, staying with Mr and Mrs J W Brown. A Tampico oil businessman, he fled Mexico amid US Mexican tensions, arriving in Galveston May 15 and visiting Tealah Wilson in Spencer Virginia. He plans to return to Tampico soon to resume business, with many locals glad he survived the Mexican unrest and health remains strong despite property losses from the upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Wilson
Benjamin Wilson
J. W. Brown
Wilson
Tampico
Mex
United States
Mexico
Galveston
Tex
Spencer, Va
Tealah Wilson
Merchants Address At Wally Hotel By Dr Stanley H Kraba
Philadelphia lecturer Dr Stanley H Kraba will speak at the Wally hotel this evening to merchants and clerks. Attendees from Wan amalter's Store and other merchants are invited along with their assistants and theater party peers to attend the lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo Hotel
Stanley H. Kraba
Philadelphia
Wanamalter
Tha Partone Gouders
Asylum Wives Railroad Man Adjudged Insane in Court
Mrs. Annie Schwer wife of A B Schwer a Baltimore and Ohio railroad man was deemed insane by Magistrate T G Nicewarner and committed to the Weston State Hospital. Schwer had lived in a local hotel after arriving from Pennsylvania where she had been treated for melancholia. She is 32 years old and her husband plans to move her to the asylum at once for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Schwer
A. B. Schwaer
Truinman
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
T. G. Nicewarner
Asid
State Hospital For
Weston
Hinest
Ane Schwers
Pennsylvania
Schwer
Hotel Shooting In New York Leaves Man Dead
Mrs Florence Boden of Allentown Pa reports she was attacked in a New York hotel room by Vincent Stefano who shot himself after striking her with a revolver butt. Stefano died en route to hospital and Mrs Boden faces a coroner inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobiareu
New York
Florence Boden
Allentown
Hundredth Anniversary of Herman Lodge No 8 Masons
The Ancient Free and Accepted Masons Herman lodge No 8 will mark its 100th year with ceremonies on Friday June 19. The event includes dedication of the Magnificent lodge on West Main Street and a history reading by Arthur K Thorn. Other addresses and features are planned but not yet final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Lodge
Lodge
Arthur K. Thorn
Lunatic Samuel Dougherty Detained After Family Complaints
Samuel Dougherty a teamster from Point Comfort is held in the county jail awaiting a hearing before Magistrate G Nicewarner. Arrested Monday by policemen after his family reported threats, he has shown strange conduct for months and grew violent Monday night prompting the magistrate to seek police aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Dougherty
Point Comfort
Magiairate
G. Nice- Warner
Nicewarner
Poties
Dougherty
Mediators Submit Counter Proposal For Mexican Peace Plan
Niagara Falls June 9 The mediators today submitted to Mexican delegates the counter proposal of the American government for pacification of Mexico The plan transfers executive power in Mexico City to a provisional government to oversee elections for president vice president and congress The sides have not agreed on names and no final approval is expected Mediation aims to engage Constitutionalists and seek compromise with the United States to establish a stable government after Huerta rule The United States signals no war indemnity and anticipates a swift agreement if Constitutionalists consent to discuss the peace plan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Mexico
Huerta
Mexico City
Fta
Constitutionalista
Washington
United States
Wilson
Joint Conference on Kanawha Mine Strike Seeks Accord
The conciliation board appointed by Secretary Wilson continued talks in Washington with Kanawha miners and operators to settle the wage dispute affecting about 10 000 workers. Thomas Haggerty and Thomas Cairns of the United Mine Workers of America attended as talks shifted to a joint session aiming for a common wage agreement. A marriage license was issued to Frank Martin and L Blancho Sturm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Kanawha
Kanawha Coal Operators' Association
Thomas Haggerty
Thomas Cairns
United Mine Workers of America
Suffraget Vandal Shows Clash at Carnival Grounds
Da Wright, a briefly described suffraget, was brought before Mayor Will Cole in police court after a confrontation at the carnival grounds. He said Charles Sampall inflicted a head wound during a tussle over boxing gloves. Wright was released on bail with conditions to return to Gran-town works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
da Wright
Solored
Will Is
Cole
Charles Sampall
Eolsred
Wright
Carnt Sormeenyi
Grafton
Thia
Sanipull
Eive
Mayen
Gratton
King's Guest at Spanish Palace With Roosevelt
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt was hosted by King Alfonso XIII and Queen Victoria at La Granja, near Madrid, traveling from the capital with Ambassador Willard. An event involving alleged intoxication preceded a police court hearing, with four hours of proceedings and related penalties. The report notes 5000 women preachers in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Spain
Theodore Roosevelt
Alphonso
Queen Victoria
la Granja
Here
Ambasaador Willard
W. H. Cale
Dozen Drunk Vandals Strike Birmingham Gallery
In Birmingham England a suffragist vandal armed with a cleaver destroyed Portrait of a Boy by Guerme Styli sey. Police arrested a man while another raid on the premises of the Women’s Social and Political Union. Officers seized evidence of sabotage as militants disrupted the gallery and a police sweep in Kingsway uncovered a cache of dormant books and letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarreancinres
Birmingham
Eng
Jung
Direc
Guerme Stylisey
Birmingham Art Gallery
Mise Ryland
London
Uniin
Kingsway
Weatminder
Garber Faces Progressive Pressure In Ohio And Indiana
New York June-Harvey Garber former Grenavilla district member and Democratic national committeean now manufactures in Colomb Teached New York discusses Governor Cox and the Progressive vote. He cites Ohio Indiana primary trends, noting drops in Progressive strength and predicting Cox gains or losses based on these patterns. The piece reflects party strategy and internal critique amid early 20th century primary politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harvey Garber
Grenavilla Trict
Concm
F& Mannufacturer
Colomb
James
Robert F. Wallm
Garber
Cox
Ohio
Jim Ponfonder
Erith Myer
Democrata
Garford
Garfield
Harevey C. Garber
Prograuaten
Rawpublican
Double Hfe
Three Deaths Reported in Pittsburg Fire Tragedy
A Pittsburg incident leaves three dead as flames engulf a building. Fire department responders battled the blaze for hours before declaring all victims accounted. Investigators will determine cause and any contributing factors.
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State Organization of Merchants
Maxwell
Hermon Lodge No
Thomas
J. Burton
Ther Masonic Temple
Dour
Thomas R. Burton
Baltimore, and Ohio
Lambert
Trafic
UW. Boggess
Silas B. Davis
City
Congress of Salvation Army
East Pittsburg
Teprick
Epworth Leaguers
First Methodist Episcopal
Amianion
Distatmaal
Billi
Carch Bbort
Evotirasl Service
O'Neal
Conciliation Board
Frank Martin
L. Blancho Sturm
Alf
Londons PO
Lut
Harvey
Progressive Party
Wwe
Towa
Tawe
Republican Senate
Ne Stata
Roosevalt
Taft
Kenyon
Tyo
Indiana
Congress
India
House
Senate
Tndiana
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