Allies in Action at Chicago RNC Ballot Contests Begin
In Chicago on June 12 delegates from seven Texas districts faced committee voting as the Republican National Committee opened its seating process. Virginia, Alaska, Arizona and Oklahoma followed with efforts to rally delegates for Taft while supporters of other candidates pushed influence strategies. John Hays Hammond led a presidential candidate appearance, and committee chairmen announced lay plans to distribute tickets and organize access to the convention hall.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
Texas
Virginia
Alaska
Arizona
Oklahoma
Keatlie
Taft
Presidentia Hoonis
Highow
New York
Thealles
John Hays Hammond
Union Missionary Meeting At South Methodist Church
An evening program by the Union Missionary Enelety united all milion societies of churches. Papers covered missions among mountaineers Mescient missions Young People's Work In Missions and How to Interest Men. The Mible reading, prayers, and music highlighted the event with a main quartet and notable participants. The meeting closed with refreshments and a social hour.
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Union Missionary Enelety
Methodist Episcopal Church
John Sopher
John Bilart
Frayer
Stelle
J.P. Rower
Unclear Political Remarks Reported at Executive Meeting
A fragment from an executive session notes a discussion about government leadership roles. It mentions the governor and vice president contexts but lacks clear names or actions. The readable text suggests hesitation about accepting certain nominations or titles amid unspecified political maneuvering.
Patent on a typewriter in the United States
A partial OCR text notes a patent related to a typewriter. The fragment mentions the United States Patent Office and a machine design, implying a formal patent grant or filing for a typewriter. The readable elements include references to a typemachine and governmental patent process.
Cuban Divorce Moves in New York
Senor Don Antonio Ruiz Olivares, Cuban attache in Washington, has filed for a divorce from Senora Agnes O'Brien De Ruts. The case is linked to gossip surrounding Mrs. Glen Vanderbilt's divorce from Alfred G. Vanderbilt.
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New York
Don Antonio Ruiz
Olivares
Washington
Worde Agaliat
Senora
Agnes O'Brien de Ruts
Glen French Vanderbilt
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Two Courts Sought by Clarksburg Bar Association
At a Clarksburg bar meeting in the courthouse a committee of five was appointed to draft bills creating an intermediate or criminal court in addition to the ELEVENTH county court. The urgent need for two courts stems from growing two counties and rising criminal business, with report pending on the proposed court type.
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Clarksburg Bar Association
Court House
Lastaight
Addiion
Elvenlt
Haymond Maxwell
Homer W. A Williams
John Wi Davis
Harvey W. Harmer
Philipy J. Steptoe
Couny
Colesram
Elrewit
Anit
Liganza
Ihe
Taft to Stay in Washington After Convention Outlook
Secretary William Howard Taft announced he will remain in Washington next week after considering plans to return home to Cincinnati to receive news from the Republican convention. The decision extends his stay in the capital as party events unfold.
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Washington
D. C
William
HW. Taft
Cinctinxtl
The
No Larceny Case Dismissed By Justice
On a complaint by Julia Gordon and Robert Carry a warrant was issued for David Friday over claimed clothes missing from a residence. The matter was deemed not larceny but more suitable for detinue. the justice dismissed the warrant.
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Julia Gordon
Robert Carry
James No “David Friday
Passenger train wreck injures many near Uniontown Pa
A Baltimore and Ohio passenger train on the Connellsville division collided head on with a freight near Uniontown Pennsylvania at 6 15 o clock last evening. Seventeen people were injured including Quinn Pore of Connellsville engine crew man Toft leg brace n right toe and foot injuries, James Carico Morgantown executive passenger badly cut forehead, and Mary Krane Pittsburgh lip cut and teeth knocked out.
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Baltimore & Ohio
Connellsville
Union Lown
Quinn Pore
Connellaville
James Carico
Morgantown
A. McCunough
Pitsburg
Harry Domm
Fairmont
Pittsburg
Theodore Hewing
Mairmont
Bis Gertrude Hewing
Misa Mary Krane
Pittaburg
Elder Street
Wise Bennett
Homestead
J.C. Ramsay
Cheat Haven
E. Johnston
Manontown
Ramsay
West Virginia Delegates Planned for Prohibition Convention
West Virginia will send about 27 delegates to the national prohibition convention in Columbus on June 15. Delegates are allocated by the 1904 vote for Silas C. Swallow, one for every 200 votes. WV prohibitionists have not yet chosen their representatives.
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West
Crowds Gathered at Cook County Jail for Habeas Appeal
A large crowd gathered around the Cook County Jail early this morning as Judge Landis delayed Herman Bilier's execution pending the court's ruling on a habeas corpus appeal. The sheriff and judge agreed the delay would extend until after the decision.
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Chicago
Tandim
Cook County
Herman Bilier
Bhi
Landis
Dr Sloan Leaves Chicago to Take Professorship in Cincinnati
Dr Sloan has departed Chicago for Cincinnati to join a medical college as professor. He and his family left after years of successful practice in the city, where he was highly regarded. His wife and children accompanied him, and he is expected to begin a professorship at a large medical college.
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Cincinnati
Br. Ib
Sloan
Four Days in Jail for Drunken Conduct in Front Street
Black of GU City Pennsylvania was sentenced to four days in jail by Magistrate Gordon on Thursday for drunkenness and disorderly conduct encountered after arrest by Constable Selirader on Front Street.
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GU City
Gorden
Selirader
Reverend Wade’s Brother Dies in Parkersburg
Obituary notes the death of Rev. Dr. Wade’s brother, a longtime Parkersburg resident and former Wood County official. Born 1826 in Highland County Virginia, he lived in Wad esville and Parkersburg, worked in photography and drug business, led Faremera Merchants touring mill, served as sheriff of Wood County from 1896 to 1900, and on city council. He married Traviela Stephenson in 1866 and had four children. Survived by his wife, children, and his brother Rev. Dr. T. S. Wade. Funeral at his residence Saturday 10 am with private interment Mt Olivet.
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Wade
Ann Street
Bualnene
Jagt Christman
T My
Wade Wan Horn
Highland
Ehérft
Wood County
Faremera & Merchants
Avery and
Stoond
Parkepshurs Manto
Mrr
Traviela Stephenson
Parkersburg
Sinion
Mises Bale
Bettle
Veronica Wade
James C. Wade
T. 8
Nin
Mt Olivet
Harrison County Cases in Court Summary of Dissolutions
State supreme court docket from Wheeling shows Harrison county cases, including William G. Smith, Ann Cries, John W. Brown, Joan Hernd, and James B. Lovettton, submitted on briefs or continued to special terms. Partners such as Stout and Pickenn are listed in Morrison and Lewis counties with multiple defendants and parties.
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Board of Education Et Als
Harrison County
Balem
Techninal Tracties Company
John T. McGraw
Marrinotsquaty
Willan Hy Currys
Edward Davin
Harrlom County
Tetrick Emerges as Democratic Nominee for County Clerk
In the morning edition a candidate, W. Gay Tetrick, declares his bid for Democratic nomination for county clerk. Delegates at the Democratic convention chose a nominee, while unreadable text limits details on rivals and voting at various district conventions.
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W. Gay ‘Tetrick
Trial in Barbour case resumes before Judge Priday
The argument in the Moya vs Dyer sheriff administrator with will annexed of NT Arnold's estate and related entities continued before Judge Gorcourt Priday. A recess was ordered until 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
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Moya
B. R. Dyer
Barbours County
NT. Arnold
Valley Goat & Coke Company
Molly Grove Coal Company
Gorcourt
Goff
Bid Made for Salem Window Glass Factory in Salem
H B McKinley trustee for Salem Window Glass Co faces federal bankruptcy adjudication after a bid of 16000 for the factory in Salem's east end. The offer excludes inventory and stock, potentially adding thousands. Bidders' identities not released though Pittsburgh manufacturers cited as interested. sale to be reviewed by the bankruptcy referee and creditors.
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H. B. McKinley
Salem Window Glass Company
Salem
Thigsofter
Pittsburg
Tolwell
Boxton
Not Fair After All No Encampment At Virginia Guard
Fragmentary notes indicate no state encampment for the Virginia National Guard this year. Orders are drafted in the Adjutant General's office and will be published. Companies will proceed directly to Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana for large maneuvers.
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Virginia National Guard
Burlew
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
Ring Closes Gravesend Betting Ring Under New Law
New York June 12 The Jockey Club ordered closure of the Gravesend betting ring as the anti race track gambling statute is enforced Governor Hughes urged sheriffs across the state to enforce the provisions and ensure compliance with the law.
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New York
Gravesend
Jockey Club
Hughes
Lodge Invents Useful Device for Lettering
J. Dunkin Lodge of Bridgeport invents an improved lettering device to aid hand lettering on maps plans and drawings. It promises easier rapid accurate work at lower cost and could revolutionize lettering across industries.
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J. Dunkin Lodge
Bridgeport
Lodge
Wheel ing honored by state bankers association
Charleston June 4 Wheel ing was signally honored by the West Virginia Bankers Association selecting as president for the coming year WB Trying of Wheel ing and naming Wheeling as the next meeting place. Mr Irving was unanimously elected president and made a brief speech. He had served as secretary treasurer the previous year Joseph C Hill of Charleston was elected secretary treasurer and H B McKinney W Selam W W Woods Keyser L B Lully Mt Hope C S Bum gardner Parkersburg were chosen as vice presidents.
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Charleston
Wheeling
West Virgina Bankers’ Aniveration
Vhe
Wheelng
Irving
Pin
Irvine
Wheeling Clearing House
Joseph C. Hill
H. B. McKinney
Sajem
W. W Woods
Keyser
Lully
Mt Hope
Bumgardner
Parkersburg
Cive
Special Grand Jury Called in Doddridge County
Judge M H Willis orders a special term of the circuit court for June 28 in Doddridge County. A special grand jury will be empaneled to investigate possible corrupt practice law violations tied to the recent primary, with minor fish and game infractions also likely reviewed if convened. Wheat and corn market notes from Chicago accompany the report.
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Circuit Court
Doddridge County
M. H. Willis
Tt Fa
City Council Gets New Quarters and Offices
The city council, mayor, and clerk move to larger ground floor offices on Hoffman Hill Court Street. New furniture, books moved, and a front railing separate council from the public seating. Police court remains in the old room. water works, city collector, and treasurer stay nearby.
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Hoffman Hull
Court Street
Ols
Po Mce
Nix
Conventions Provoke Tense County Democratic Caucus
District conventions named tickets for justice of the peace constables and board of education. J Horner Doyle chaired the district meeting with James W. Robinson as temporary chair and Joseph Janes as secretary. Francis forces held the majority as delegates were picked while calls for unity and fair play clashed with alleged packing and rival slates.
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Pelday
Justice of the Pace
Board of Education
J. Horner Doyle
Coal District
James W. Robinson
Joseph Janes
Robinson
Bills Lyon
Lyon
Francis
Chary
Prancin
Hile Teinde
Pinntekingick
Adamston
Reynolds
Dt A. H Janina
Aj, West
Jurlance
D. Mt. Ogden
J. W. Robinson
G. P. Leatherbury
John Clark
Hugh Garrett
R. D. Mayo
John Tierney
James Meredith
Samuel ‘McAndrew
J. H. Nua
B. la Koon
Bruce Mason
Ginte
Sheriff
John Robinson
C Freuit
Uniess
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