Taft Not to Combine on Vice Presidency
In Chicago the Republican committee hearings consider delegates at large from North Carolina. Taft factions prevail in North Carolina contest for delegates at large while Taft and Roosevelt avoid any planned combination for the vice presidential nomination. Elwood M. Humphrey appears for Hughes as Missouri districts merge.
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Taft
Chicago
Mil
Republican National
Elis
Ohio
Washington
Roosevelt
A. J. Humphrey
Mughes
Missouri
Hoehiden
Taft Delegatons
North Carolina
Hitchcock
Danix
Moore Elects Board Directors for Broaddus Trustees
The Broaddus trustees elected directors for the ensuing year including George M Whiteascarver Toyd W Holden Helle Payne Stuarted Lloyd W Cave ratt L B Moore and R E TaicKt. L E B Moore was named president by unanimous vote Rev L E B Moore. Payne elected secretary and H D Roughner treasurer. Holden Garrett Reed named to executive committee for the year. Property sale by Phillips people set for after June 20 if no offer between 40 000 and 45 000 is received.
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Broaddus
George M. Whiteascarver
Toyd W. Holden
Helle Payne
Stuarteed
Lloyd W. Caveratt
L. B. Moore
R. E. Taickt
Stuart T. Mreed
L. EB. Moore
Theoard
Mra
Fille Payne
H. D. Roughner
Merara
Holden
Garrett
Reed
Philipps
Fires devastate New Orleans hillside district damaging homes stores
Two fires in the Werlin and Magazine streets area last night left about 100 people homeless and caused property losses around 200000 dollars. One blaze destroyed several residences and shops in the neighborhood, while a second fire burned a sawmill or dye house nearby. John Jung died in one of the blazes.
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New Orleans
John Jung
Tve
Werlin
Magazine Streets
Girl Arrested on Warrant at Family Home
A girl named Eilith Buxey, aged about 16, was arrested yesterday afternoon at her uncle’s home on Woolmire Creek beyond Wolfsom Mill on a warrant issued in Sunfire Harry Gorton’s court by her father Edward Bassey of Davoewen’s Fun, charged with larceny. She was brought to the Justice’s court for a hearing today.
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Canatabin
Belmont financier Leited Marntes dies after illness
Belmont financier Leited Marntes dies after ten days of illness at age. He attended the United States Naval Academy and served ten years in the Navy. He was associated with Mrs Alva Smith Vandersill and was a former member of Congress in 1801-1. A fragmented wire service notice from Washington reports a marriage arrangement and city events.
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New Fork
P. Belmont
Belmont
Coun
United States Naval Academy
Navy
Alva Smith Vandersill
Congress
Terribly mangled remains of Charleston man killed near railroad
The mangled body of Aretha Remainy of Wilson Smith, colored, Charleston, was found near the West end of the railroad station. Coroner Camp and officers collected the body, which was later identified as James Smith, a Parkersburg arrival. Authorities believe he was killed attempting to board a flat freight train to leave for Parkersburg and Charleston. He was about 25 years old and known in the transfer business circles.
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Aretha
Wilson Smith
Charleston
Youder- MI
Taker
Clifford-Osborn
Smith
Parkersbies
Wildenewalter
Parkersburg
James Smith
Prof Aubrey Martin Debuts as Concert Singer at Browidus Institute
Attendees at Browidus Institute graduation at First Baptist church praised Prof Aubrey Martin for his refined singing voice and emotional delivery. He received a diploma for completing a course, and is slated for upcoming Chautauqua performances this summer, with plans for a broader public career.
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Browidus Institute
First Baptist Church
Aubrey Martin
Martha
Diplma
Kavzhg
Martin
Martin Nas
Hardhners
Bex
Hig Sucenaw
Big Bosses Move to Knife Every One for Bland in Graft Tale
A murky political fable describes gang bosses maneuvering to block Francis Bland for sheriff and push Perry Williams, with scheming aimed at stealing the public pie. The piece portrays factional plots, betrayals, and a looming convention as the "jackpot" remains at stake.
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Frank Bland
Kang
Perry Wiliams
Francis
Clicuit
Wwe
Serff
All Nation
Meedine Xo
Nome
Perry Willams
Francia
Wiltane
Eliolt
Willams
Avery
Pril
Confederate Veterans gathering third day attendance grows
At Birmingham Alabama on June 10 the second day of sessions drew larger attendance than yesterday. The event featured a parade this afternoon and a notable turnout despite rough weather.
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Birmingham
Ala
Devils Report Denies New Manager Candidacy
John W. Davis of this city denies that Te Inie be entry new maniger for Thomas K. Hudess a4 wan an- Hound fro Morgantor rm, nnt ye Ne Sivan his candidacy.
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John W. Davis
Thomas K. Hudess
Sivan
Bond Issue M No Sense In Public Notice
A local letter criticizes a proposed 1227,000 bond issue urging voters to oppose debt. It warns annual interest around 12,000, questions tax sources, and argues the city can ill afford more public obligations while noting Prohibition activism and concerns over future revenue.
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Main Street
Empire Building
Water Street Bridge
Fairmont
Mate
Scenne
Milla
Clarkaturg
Tecturera
Pedota
M Town
Uhla
Old Dominion
Business revival and flood news from Grand Cane area
A wandering business representative notes renewed activity for Amoot Advertising across the state. The Welof Interstem Potten reports strong revival rates in recent days, naming several elites and towns. In Louisiana near Westdalt the Rel river breaches a levee flooding twenty five miles, with stock losses and missing persons reported.
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Mr. Potten
Grand Cane
Westdalt
Mroch
Exercises of a Brilliant Nature Are Rendered in the Baptist Church
The Baptist Church presented a program titled Exercises of a Brilliant Nature featuring graduates Clausleal-arlis Harbert and Dorrence Dana Zinn. The event highlighted Latin science students Thomas Wale Erwin Georgie Garrett Howard Lynch Glenzie Morris and Stanley Morris along with Normal Buyiin Path Yoral Music Aubrey Martin. Piano performances by Willa Lawson Beasie Swager and W. Lee Willams included Expression by Killie Bailey and Sylvia Barnes.
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Clausleal
Arlis Harbert
Dorrence Dana Zinn
Thomas Wale Erwin
Georgie Garrett
Howard Lynch
Glenzie Morris
Stanley Morris
Aubrey Martin
Willa Lawson
Beasie Swager
W. Lee Willams
Killie Bailey
Sylvia Barnes
Diploma Day at Bronad dus Institute 1908 Commencement
Diplomas were awarded to fourteen graduates at Bronad dus Institute during a First Baptist church ceremony on Wednesday morning, the fifteenth annual event. Students heard orations on literature and moral training, with speakers urging high ideals, educated public service, and female empowerment, punctuated by piano pieces and reflections on the nineteenth century’s achievements.
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Bronaddus Institute
First Baptist Church
WoLee Williams
Rashmanioff
B. D. Stelle
Thomas Hate Erwin
Georgia Lee Garrett
Board of Trade names standing committee members
Prodden Charles K Tambord of the Board of Trade is appointed to the following new members of the standing committees for the year On Entertainment C W Leggett chairman R J Gasley L K Richards On Municipal Affairs Geo L Dunc ean chairman J W Williams EJ Wood On New Industries N I McCarty chairman PM Robinson W A Vance On Railroads and Transportation B T Weir chairman B J Delon W Vanhorn On Water Conditions W I Os born chairman Charles M Hart J Hornor Dayig Youn W Davis Chas Be Smilley On Membership Chas S Smiley chairman Arthur Parsona J M White On Insurance W A Gaylord chairman Chas Mexander RB Williaon On Legislation Charles M Hark chairman B C Denham John W Davis On Jobling True Extension John Koblegard chairman Frank C Gaylord Geo P Leatherbury
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Prodden
Charles K. Tambord
Board of Trade
c_ W. Leggett
R. J. Gasley
L. K. Richards
Muntelpa
Geo L. Dunc Ean
J. W- Willams
Wood
N. 1
McCarty
Robinson
Vance
B. T. Weir
B. J. Delon
W. Vanhorn
Osborn
Charles M. Hart
J. Hornor Dayig
Youn W. Davis
Chas
Be Smilley
Chas. 5
Smiley
Arthur Parsona
J. M. White
Ox Insurance
W. A. Gaylord
Chas. Mexander
Knotty Problem in City Edict Causes Disorder
A city edict orders two colored female convicts to go to the streets for work, stirring confusion on how to reconcile the mandate with their confinement. Officials consider carpet sweepers as a remedy, while a man is jailed for drunkenness and the cost of fines.
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Nas
Union Remembers at Methodist Church Meeting
At the monthly Woman's Christian Temperance Union gathering at Gom Methodist church yesterday, a birth anniversary for Mind Jennie Casaday, superintendent of foreign missions, was observed. Mrs. Watts read a paper on her Beau fal fe, heart flowers given, Scripture cards shared, Mr. Stelle planned temperance literature distribution, next meeting set for June at Mrs. Austis Smits’ home.
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Woman's Christian ‘Temperance Talon
Gom Methodist Church
Jennie Casaday
Watts
Stelle
Hba
Austis Smits June Bo
Death of Child Shocks Family on Chestnut Street
Attorney and Mrs Charles John son mourn the loss of their one year old boy, who died shortly after noon on Tuesday. Private funeral services were held at 4 o'clock Wednesday and burial followed at the Ona Fellowship cemetery.
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Charles 1. Johnson
Anbasis, Jr
Chestnut Street
Board of Trade To Aid Broadduster County Development
The Board of Trade plans to help Broaddus ter County by guiding legal and development actions. Secretary Thom is consulting Otto Barnes in Bridgeport as prospects for a new rail line and property deals are discussed with Mrs. Barnes and others. Negotiations with Philipp People continue to secure funding and cooperation for Bridport’s extended streetcar route and eventual access to Broaddus.
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Board of Trage
Hrondane Jnetiivre
Harrison County
Arthur Sc
Thorn Hive
Uoen Hale Thori
Thom Hae Leen
Otto Barnes
Bridgport
Fhirnes
Harnee
Thia
Burnge
Barnes
Bridgeport
Iyream
Tetermam
Short Session Proceedings In County Court
The county court held a short session Wednesday morning and adjourned for the day with no further journal news. Eliott qualified as administrator of Albert L. Eliott with bond of 100 dollars. Davia was allowed an exoneration on estate properties at Union Heights valued at 1108. The court will view a propriety route through lands of Nancy Linville and John Sutton in the Blmpaam district. Exoneration was allowed H. T. How on an assessment of 700 for homes. Slay district was ordered of Uw IAM hooks. A reduction of valuation totaling 1 400 was allowed for Mary Malli Tenmile Wintries and why was experi nied of taxet on that amount last year.
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Erancia M. Davia
Union Heights
Nancy Linville
John Sutton
Bimpaam
H. T. How
G. W Morrison
Uw Iam
Mary Mall i
Bennett Angry A County War Over Guns Frays Local Politics
Bennett and allies rally in Harrie county to rail against gun rights opponents. The piece alleges Democratic factions push to depose him, while Hennett and associates vow to stop perceived misconduct. The confrontation is framed as a turnout factor for Bennett with a predicted surge in support.
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Tonie Bannatt
Harrie
Wich
Wrimery
Hensett
Hennett
Bennett
Cattle Slaughter Ordered Near Yates Farm
A herd near Yates farm, about a short distance from the city, was killed by order of Dr J C Callender state veterinarian of Parkerstone. The action followed reports of a suspected disease among the cattle and was carried out to prevent spread. Federal and local authorities dispatched men to oversee the operation and inspect the affected premises.
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Urapton
Juoe
Yates
Trun
J. C. Callender
Vetinarian
Pargerstone
Te Tiekee
Anireain
Anws
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