Tax Burden and Town Debts Stirs Adamston Meeting
Town officials debate a 10 cent levy to cover interest on indebtedness and a claimed $700 transferred from the Southern administration. Mayor Crim votes against paying interest. controversy grows over land condemnation costs, grade repairs, and private alley opening while several town employees face pay and assignment disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adamston
Crim
Andryo Agatnet
Frank Clouson
Fairmont
Baltimore Coal & Coke Company
Home Fire Burns Reidence Poking Through the Night
A house fire destroyed a residence on Tuesday causing significant damage. Fire crews from local stations evacuated occupants and prevented spread to adjacent structures while investigators began determining a cause and extent of loss.
Grain Market Brief from Chicago Trading Floor
Readable fragments show CNESGO GRAIN MANET in Chicago with scattered numbers and letter codes. The text hints at wheat and corn pricing activity but lacks complete details or identifiable entities beyond the market setting.
Burglary Suspect Wyatt Returned to Washington
Governor Dawron Meade and officials plan to return Wyatt to Washington after a daring burglary at Doty Lewis County. He allegedly entered Albert Tots Felts Jewelry Store and stole about $500 in valuables. Wyatt was captured near Hawkins and held for extradition after officers traced him by description.
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William Mt. OQ
Dawron Nan Hondred
Albert HE. Meade
Washington
Liv
Albert Tots
Wyatt
Hukins
Ratholmb
County
Rates Cut By Clarksburg Gas and Electric Company
The Clarksburg Gas & Electric Company announces rate reductions following a June 1908 meter inspection. The board of directors sets new charges: 0 to 400 KW five per KW, 340 to 1000 KW 3 per KW, 1000 to 5000 KW 2 per KW, and over 600 KW 1 per KW, with a minimum monthly charge of one dollar per meter.
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Chicksburg Gas & Electric Company
Aine Dune L
Hasbern
Clarksburg
Gis & Electric Company
Aefer
Ars
W. Krom
Hinchialvn
Bank Dividend Declared by Em Wire Station Bank Board
The board of directors at Em Wire Station Bank held a meeting and declared a dividend for Powell Aividend amounting to £ 52400. The meeting also addressed the bank's financial condition and shareholder matters. Squire GL Merry served as the bank official noting the forthcoming dates for dividend distribution.
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Em Wire Sationat Bank
Maine
Squire GL
Merry
Witness Taken From Court In Turmoil Case
A witness identified as Irene Graffins was taken from the courthouse in a marked security incident. The witness was escorted to Graf station and later released from custody. The document notes she had been in the area for seven weeks.
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Shafi Strame
Taylor Aewurty
Lady Piisoeer
Courte
Irene
Sauetig
Privom
History Making Convention Opens Second Day in Chicago
The Republican National Convention in Chicago begins its second day amid tense credential and platform debates. Delegates anticipate a lengthy session over injunction plank, representation ratios, and possible compromises as Taft and allies push for favored language.
Gompers Proposes Platform Plank During Hearing
In Chicago on June 17 the thirteen member sub committee of the resolutions body opened its hearing to AFL representatives and Illinois Manufacturers Association delegates. President Gompers urged a platform plank embodying the federation's views.
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Committee On Resolutions
Chicago
Jime
Resolutions Committee
American Federation of Labor
Illinois Manufacticera’ Association
Gompers
Keefe
Duncan
Federation
Taft Delegates Secure Taft-Held Credentials
The credentials committee finished its work in Chicago, affirming the national committee’s decisions and keeping the temporary roll unchanged. Anti Taft members accuse the process of railroading contests without full evidence, with Mayor Bookwalter signaling a minority report to the convention.
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Chicago
Caltia
Downiyh
Committee On
Plate Hoare
Fulton
Oregon
Chalrman
Hary Daugherty
Onlo
Committee On Credentials
Bookwaiter
Thdianapolis
Alfiex Tr
Burrown
Lualness
Henry Tinker
Minnesota
James D. Connor
Indiana
Don Ropenea
Knox Marching Clube
Philadelphia
Amoricus Club
Pittsburg
Knox
Blaine
Taft
Ahly
Denville
Marian
Appiar
Enine
Molimbie Hepublican de
Minty
Taft, Dorwestratium
Tearchine Elite
Ft Waw
Bes Parade
Aif Rile Marrhing Clube
Ill
National Committee
Henry
Anticraft
Bookwalter
Indianapolis
Alles
District Convention of Sunday Schools Held in West Milford
The Union District association announces a District Convention of Sunday Schools in West Milford on Thursday June 25. The provisional program includes sessions on how to secure needed help, teacher training, missionary spirit, temperance, small schools practice, and a teachers training session, followed by committee announcements and an afternoon program culminating in song and an adjournment. Officers listed include President D. Powell, Vice President Darrie Vifle, and Secretary O Wesetit.
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Union District
Harrison County
Rabbaeh Chool) Association
West Milford
Warmar
Riv
C. J. Bagolt
A. J. Fineley
Ohureh
Rusjores
J. Prankres
MD Powt
Af Darrie Vifle
Wesetit
Af Darvisyille
Gilmer County Endorses Bennett for Governor Nomination
A reliable state telegram confirms Gilmer County instructed for Louis Bennett of Weston as the Democratic nominee for governor. Delegates reportedly declare they will vote for Bennett at the Charleston convention, countering circulating rumors of dissent.
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Gilmer County
Louis Bennett
Weston
Glimer County
Bennett
Sharleston
Gllmer County
National Republican Committee names 50 members by state
The forthcoming list from Chicago on June 17 details Republican committee selections across states including Alabama Baker Arkansas Powell Clayton California Goo Knight Colorado Gaven Jer Connecticut Brook Delaware Dupont Florida Comba Georgia Wank Idaho Borah Illinois Lowden Indiana New Hart Iowa Mulvane Kentucky blank Louisiana Wright Maine F. Jackson Massachusetts Crane Michigan Blodgett Minnesota Kellogg Mississippi Moseley Missouri Nagel Montana Marshall Nebraska Rosewater New Hampshire Estabrook New Jersey Murphy New York Ward North Carolina Duncan North Dakota Kenny Ohio Varga Oklahoma Cade Oregon Witfama Pennsylvania Penrose Rhode Island Aragoon South Carolina Capers South Dakota Thorson Tennessee blank Texas Lyon Utah Loose Vermont Brock Virginia Martin Washington McCormick West Virginia Scott Wisconsin Rogers Wyoming Paxton Alaska Stureis District of Columbia Tesvurn Hawaii Robertson.
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Chicago
Alabama
Baker
Arkanaz
Powell Clayton
California
Goo
A. Knight
Colorado
Charles Gaven
Jer
Connecticut
Charles F. Brook
Delaware
T. Coleman Dupont
Florida
James N. Comba
Georgia
Wank
Idaho
Wiliam B. Borah
Ilinois
Frank
Lowden
Indiana
Jasry S. New
Iowa
Ernest &, Hart
Kansas
David
Nevada
P. L. Flanigan
New Hammshire
P. W. Estabrook
New Jersey
Franklin Murphy
New York
William L. Ward
North Carolina
Edward C. Duncan
North Dakota
James Kendy
Ohio
Varga Oklahoma
Om, Cade
Oregon
Ralph R. Wit Fama
Pennsylvania
Bolsa Penrose
Rhode Taland
Charles R. Aragoon
South Carolina
John
Sidney Tes Vurn
Hawaii
M. Robertson
Postoffice Clerks and Carriers See Wage Hikes in West Virginia
The Commerce Department announces pay increases for West Virginia postoffice clerks and letter carriers in smaller towns. Clerks expect salaries from about 600 to 1,000 dollars annually with top rates near 1,600 to 2,000 for senior positions. carriers also gain, with many scales listed for Huntington Parkersburg and other towns.
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Washington
D. C
West Virginia
Pontetice
Vairman
Huntington
Lyon
Parkershare
EAI
Prohibition Party Convention Chooses Kerns as Permanent Chairman
In Marion county Albert J. Kerns is designated permanent chairman of the West Virginia Prohibition party state convention held in the courthouse. State Chairman Mills appoints committees on rules and business while talk shifts to governance and the 190 delegates discuss procedures and future nominations for state officers and national delegates.
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Court House
G. W. Milla
Fairmont
Elocle
Engers Nor
Columing
Suly 14
W. D. Aad
Moundaville
Prohibition Party
Squire Anstead
Nicholas County
W.D. Reed
Mountsville
Clay Hedges
Harrison
J. Fleming
Marlon
G.A. Winebrenner
Fayette
J. W. Bedford
Parvons
Epecla
Reed
M. Barats
Lewis
Dorsey
Marshall
Mt. Bedford
Ticker
Hiram Lewis
Clay
G. H. Willama
Bratton
Marriage Notice for Weinestay and Pannah P Hyuk
A marriage notice records Weinestay wed John TF Seis and Pannah P Hyuk in a formal ceremony. The brief notice notes the couple’s names and union, with no additional context or details provided.
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John TF. Seis
Pannah P, Hyuk
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