Officers Named for Republican National Convention in Chicago
The roster of temporary officers for the Republican National Convention in Chicago lists Senator Burrows as temporary chairman with Charles Brooks Smith of West Virginia named as Assistant Secretary and Ernest Walker Smith among other designated officials. The document includes positions for General Secretary John R. Maljoy of Columbus and numerous assistants, sergeants at arms, chaplains, and messengers, with names tied to cities across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brooks Smith
West Virginia
Chicago
Chileno
J, Hirrows
Michigan
John R. Mal Joy
Columbus
Lafaytte B. Gleason
New York
William F. Blance
Baltimore
Ba. P. Thayer
Greenfeld
Asher C. Hinds
Washington
B.c
Omela
M. W. Blumenberg
Stephen R. Battimore
P. J. Muldoon
Lemgo
William C. Waters
Wenge
Tobias Schantfarber
Bagos
John Wesley Hill
Lorenzo D. Case
Parkersburg
W. Va
Mrnest
Walker Smith
Hartford
Downs
Pulp M. Hepfole
St. Louis
Tabin
Vinton
Charles M. Harger
Abliene
Kansas
Allen Hollix
Concord
Ding. Clarke
Thomin
W. Wil Sidmeon
Mdveardsville
Albert Berg
Razor In Saloon Fight Sparks Charges In Loopanloon East End
An afternoon dispute in Loopanloon East End led to a man named Curry sustaining wounds to the arm and shoulder from a razor. Brady was arrested for resisting, with Constable Ford charging him with interfering. Curry was hospitalized, and both men, former Cleveland residents, were linked to preexisting animosity. Magistrate Gordon’s court saw warrants sworn for Brady and Owens for assault and interfering. O ftix was arrested for interfering with an officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Curry
Alashad
Brady
Ford
Carr _O ftix
Iso
Gordon
Bendy
Owens
Ibs
Cleveland
Clarkabore Trip Aims at Werleyan College Commencement
Clarkabore residents plan to attend commencement exercises at Werleyan College in Buckhannon this week. Morris returns home from Buckfernston to visit family, Ralph Reynolds visits Wallace Sopany, and Mr and Mrs W I Gandy spend Sunday in Shinuston with friends.
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Clarkabore
Buckhannon
Crentee
Werleyan College
Morris
Buckfernston
Wis Femily
Ralph Reynolds
Wallace Sopany
W. 1
Gandy
Shinuston
Senator Nathan Bay Scott Voiced For VP Consideration
The piece praises U S Senator Nathan Bay Scott of West Virginia awaiting Republican vice presidential consideration in Chicago. It notes his long influence in party committees and his steadfast service to state and nation, praising his committee work and reception by party and constituents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Nathan Bay Scott
West Virginia
Chicago
Miners Riot at Monongah Injures Several Workers
Fiery disturbance erupts at Monongah mine region as four drunken men armed with hammers assault workers including Albert Watkine and Thomas McGray. Foreman James Willis head injury reported. police capture four suspects after more than a hundred shots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
FO Lockhart
Jobs Williams
Joan Connerynd
Conners
Elariot
Tion Park
Monangoh
Decombhor
Nosaulod
Albert Watkine
Heaton
Thomas McGray
James Willis
Nerenown
Watkin
Monongat
Moammeah
Mint
Voliteer
Fuckman
Falemant Lockhart
Fourteen Arlegatns Selected to State Convention
Putnam county chose fourteen delegates Saturday afternoon for the state convention at Charleston. Seven were instructed to Swisher, three to Scherr and tires were uninstructed. Swisher is expected to hold a majority with seven delegates already secured.
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Charleston
Pitnam
Swisher
Scherr
Putnam Delegater
Soldier boys off for rifle shoot near Kingwood
Company K of the West Virginia National Guard leaves Sunday on No. 12 for a three day target practice near Kingwood. Lt Col Cuthbert A Oxhorn and Maj T Linn Osborn lead the group with the roster listing officers and soldiers and five men to be chosen for state target practice after the event.
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West Virginia National Ruard
Kingwood
Cuthbert A. Oxhorn
Tt. Linn Osborn
J. ¥. Lepsey
Fred Shinn
Quartermaster Sargennta
Roy Ownes
Charles Roughner
Charles Gould
William Johnson
Alonga Davis
Brooks
Beloved Resident Iragi Nose Dies at Home
The body of Iragi Nose who died at his home on the tower river road Saturday night at 10 o clock after Bright's disease will be taken to Relaire Tuesday where the funeral and burial will take place. He was 61 years old and is survived by his wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iragi Nose
Tower River Road
Wilk Bright
Relaire
Murial
Toe Waa
Home Prom School Alum Returns From Washington and Lee
Orpha Chidisier of Kam returns from Washington and Lee University in Lexington Virginia where he spent the year on a scholarship. He made fine progress and will spend the summer before returning to Lexington to resume studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kam, Orpha Chidisier
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Wen
India
Washington and Lee
Political convention in Chicago signals uncertain vice presidential talks
Delegates caucus to ally on platform and select nominees as Taft supporters push for anti injunction and tariff revision planks. Senator Dolliver and others are discussed for VP while Hyndex is floated for second place. Speaker Cannon opposes a broad anti injunction clause amid busy preparations and rumors of Roosevelt's reduced emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ne Voles
Dolliver
Iowa
Shormai Sere
Fairmanks
Franklin Murphy
New Jersey
Hyndex
Taft
Highes
Pary
Cannon
Iberty
Hopkins
Washington
Congress
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Burrows
Roosevelt
Iusy
Dalliver
Frank H. Hitchcock Poised For RNC Chair In Taft Roosevelts Era
Frank H. Hitchcock, Massachusetts figure and Taft ally, gains rising support as Republican National Committee chair candidate. Roosevelt and Taft back his selection, with state delegations aligning for Hitchcock to lead the Providence campaign amid national party unity efforts.
Dynamiters Arrested After Dam Breaks Disturbance
E F Lovell of Salem Utah representing Worrell Manufacturing traveled to Moundsville Huntington Spencer and Weston to supply disinfectant equipment for the state. Bryan relatives noted and Wart Farmin Fairmont. Jones Perine arrested for dynamiting fish near the dam area at 5 am Sunday. James and Ford reported confrontations at a water station leading to arrests. Duffy attended his sister’s marriage in Wheeling.
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E. F. Lovell
Salem
Worrell Manufacturing Company
Sedalia
Moundsville
Huntington
Spencer
Weston
Lovell
Willem J. Bryan
John B. Kagy
Bryan
Denver
L. Bryan
Polnt Pleasant
M.S Jones
Orville Perine
C. Ts. Ford
L. M. James
James
Jones
Constable Ford
John W. Duffy
Wheeling
Merning
Teter Seeks Taft Victory Amid Roosevelt Pressure
Chicago dispatch notes Charles F. Teter urging Taft as Roosevelt forces seek picks. West Virginia and Virginia delegations weigh instructions and possible stampede toward Roosevelt before Virginia on the roll call. Delegations discuss vice presidency hints and Dolliver Cummins names surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles F. Teter
Virginia
Instrona
Roosevelt
von Taft
United Sta Y At
West Virginia
Toter
George W. Curtin
Button
W. Va
Washington
Dolliver
Cummins
Man Perking
Court reconvenes as administrator bonds set at 4000
The county court reopens with full attendance. Dever Boring qualified as administrator of Rachel M. Boring’s estate with a 4000 bond backed by United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company. W Gordon is relieved on his own petition. Viewers named for a west branch road project. Citizens discuss building a county road this year. Arthur T. Thorn introduces several citizens who speak in favor of the plan. White House notes ongoing presidential nomination discussions.
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Dever Boring
Rachel M. Boring
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company
W. Gordon
J. W. Schrader
Hoath’s Creek
Arthur T. Thorn
Board of Trade
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Senator Nathan Bay
Scott
Monongah
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Bloomington
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Harry A. Axted
Nellara
Company K
National Guard
Bellaire
Israel Ross
Home Prom
Timber
Frank Harris Hitchcock
Frank H. Witchcock
Jane
Sadie
Onto
Hitchcock
Chivagaivnt
National Committee
Hitchbcock
Tts
Republican National Committee
Massachusetts
White House
War Department
Amherst
Henry Chapman Ae
Mostoh
Harvard
Columbia University Law School
United States Supremes
Clvic
Dynamiters
Mr. Lovell
Waller Station
Thomas W. Wart
Teter
Mr. Taft
Washington, D. C
Jone
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Cuttyming
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