Convention Opens as Chicago Urges Roosevelt Backing
Chicago today showcased bustling crowds and fanfare at the Republican convention opening. Delegates, dignitaries, and the diplomatic corps gathered as Speaker Cannon and Chairman Burrows set proceedings, with intense debate over the Injunction plank, tariff, currency reform, and presidential renomination.
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Henry Phipps Gift to Johns Hopkins for Insanity Department
Henry Phipps of Pittsburgh donates 740000 to Johns Hopkins Hospital to establish a department for the study and treatment of insanity. The gift funds a four story addition and maintenance for 10 years and supports a new department for the university, adding to Hopkins’ largest gifts alongside Rockefeller and other donors.
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Highland Bridge Plan Faces County Court Delays
The county court spent Tuesday deliberating the Weat Fork river bridge at Mishland ford near West Milford. It reviewed maps and heard suggestions from interested parties but had not taken decisive action by press time. Landowners along the road, under J. B. Pigott's care, were summoned to appear July 1.
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Iowa Governor Cummins Emerges as VP Choice for Taft
Chicago June 16 report from Washington says the president and Taft favor a vice presidential pick from Iowa and would accept either Senator Dolliver or Governor Cummins. A Cummins boom, pushed by Senator Borah, gains momentum with Iowa leaders pledging unwavering support for Cummins.
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Not Guilty For German Brewing Co On Tax Charge
Judge Dayton at Parkersburg directed a verdict of not guilty after the District Attorney moved. The German Brewing Company of Cumberland Maryland was charged with selling beer in West Virginia without the special government tax. Evidence showed an Italian witness bought the beer and had it shipped to West Virginia. company books saved the corporation from a fine.
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Shinn and Garter Compete for County Prosecutor Nomination
The only Democrat to announce for county prosecutor is Joan Hamrick. State framers plan a shift to the race between Fred Shinn and David Carter. Hamrick’s supporters disfavor the slate approach, but the outcome remains driven by the party bosses.
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Tetrick Purchases D L Grove Drug Store
A C Tetrick becomes owner of the D L Grove pharmacy in the Union bank building on Pike street and will continue to operate the business in the same location. A Harrison County native from Enterprise, he has spent the past year with a Morgantown pharmacy.
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Morgantown
Case Goes Over After Italian Draft Case in Monongah
The murder case against Willan Vintey of Monongah for the draft of an Italian is adjourned to the next term by Hibentinett at Fairmong. In Chicago, June 11, wheat and other commodities trade notes are listed with round figures and prices.
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Platform planks undecided in chaotic party column
Washington June 10 secretary Lody stated the administration platform is only a tentative draft and no commitment exists from the President or Taft. Meanwhile Taft presses for antiinjunction planks as telegrams from Chicago influence the discussion while officials defer final platform and vice presidential selections. In county matters the court weighs a proposed road tax, noting state laws and district pay limits, with a decision pending whether to put the issue to vote at a special or general election.
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Reconciled couple in Joliet courthouse dispute
Evelyn Thaw again visited her husband in Joliet court yesterday. She lived at 12 a m and for Altner with her husband in Sheriff Chanter's room at the court house. At Thaw's request the mob attempted to buoy the mote from bulne, the report states.
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Wiley Reported Worse After Arriving in Ark Hotel
The report describes Representative W. A. Wiley of Alabama as exhausted and shaken after a trip from Washington. He faced fatigue and uncertainty about his ability to continue duties as he rests in Arkansas.
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Washington
Spite Fence Erected by Minister in Pittsburg
June 16 Pittsburg reports a dispute over a new fence built by renowned retired minister J A McKee along Mile Worth avenue. The 40 foot high barrier blocks light and privacy for neighboring homes amid plans to construct apartment buildings. A section near the McKee residence uses wire and a cement wall, while the opposite side remains rough boards.
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Mickie
Hunt
Chautauqua in Clarksburg Moves Toward Extended Session
The Chautauqua association in Clarksburg plans an August 7 session with a robust program. Senator Dolliver Congressman Weber and other talents are listed, with wage scale talks and potential extension to October. Local plant managers discuss extending the current window glass wage scale amid factory shutdowns.
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National
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Edward W. Hebel
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Thomas Ramage
Salem
Faulknor
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Hebel
Young Men Seek West Fork Boat Club Formation
A dozen city youths plan to organize four boating clubs on the West Fork river to promote boating and water sports. They aim to build a dam at Elk Creek mouth to back water to the city works dam, improving boating and sanitation, plus plan races, swimming matches, socials, and moonlight events for members.
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Robinson Honored At BM Posters Convention in Wheeling
The BM Posters and Distributors annual convention elected officers and delegates and announced meetings in Richmond next year. President W. S. Burley of Richmond Virginia, Vice President Fred G. Nixon of Philadelphia, Secretary and Treasurer W. J. Kemmery of Parkersburg. Delegates to the national convention in Detroit were R. Robinson of Clarkeburg and J. M. Schumaker of Washington, D. C.
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Richmond
W. 8. Burley
Fred G. Nixon
Philadelphia
W. J. Kemmery
Parkersburg
Detroit
R. Robinson
Clarkeburg
J. &. Schumaker
Washington, D. C
Found Dead at Brice Station Engineer J P Nortlett Succumbs
June report from Ristarsville notes J P Nortlett, engineer at Brice Station West Virginia, found dead. Nortlett, from Butler Pennsylvania, long worked in pipeline projects with Western and Atlantic, WM Mellon, and Burlekin Pipe Line Company. A post office was opened at Thrash Braxton County with Marion J Thrast as postmaster.
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J.P. Nortlett
Brice Station
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Butler
Western
Atlantic
WM. Mellon
Buirekn Pipe Line Company
Nince Staunton
Washington, D.C
Thrash
Braxton County
Marion J Thrast
Postminster
Local verdict favors defendant in Clarksburg horse damage suit
Justice James N. David signed judgment Tuesday morning for the Clarksburg High Oride Shale Brick Company against Alvin Das sel and Darius Lawman. The plaintiff claimed a horse sold earlier caused damage, but the court found no evidence the horse was diseased or that it affected the sale.
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Clarksburg
Italian Black Hand cases set aside in Ohio court drift
Parkerburg June 16 Because the government’s principal witness has left for Italy with his wife the Marahite and Dominica cases two Italians alleged to be ready for action in the East Liverpool Black Hand gang were continued in federal court The witness returned to Italy because his wife feared remaining in the United States The trial will be postponed until the Wheeling term of court and the witness is expected to return.
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Guiseppe Marahite
Dominica
East Liverpool
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Wheeling
Moose elects Loyal Moose officers at meeting
The Loyal Moose elected Dr. W. Pe aft as president and Lee Probst as vice president with Walter Shakespeare as prelate and a slate including secretary Daŕsel Reed and treasurer Tuctus Celaima. Trusting Dr. A. T. Post and W. C. DePorrest were named physicians as officers adjourned after a smoker and social event.
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