Hysterical convention scene tests party leaders’ balance
Delegates gather for a Republican convention as tensions rise over strategy. Roosevelt supporters urge independence while Taft allies plot. Reports of possible walkouts and divided states trigger heavy police presence and public speculation.
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Republica Hationaky
Rlntsom
Moon
Feadera
Ryder
Colseum
Roosevelt
Credentiala Committee
Taft
Delgate
Orj
Kenyon
Towa
Mis. Youri
Grenna
North “Dakota
Illinois
Guardians and administrators named in county court actions
In Thursday actions A L Hustead qualified as guardian for Delbert L Clark Blanche Dorsey Ruby and Paul Hustead with bonds of 100 each Francis M Cunningham qualified as guardian for Vesta and Waynie Cunningham with 100 bonds and Hustead named administrator of the estate of Jarent Stabb with 300 bond Appraisers named Posty Howard Geingham and Victor Villers Carlisle Cantide qualified as administrator of Domenico Fraletta with 4300 bond and Thomas Angottl as safety Sallie Skinner qualified as administratrix of George B Skinner with 1000 bond and appraisers Albert Bramer Disyd Limbera and F LeiKerne 5
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A. L. Hustead
Delbert L. Clark
Blanche
Dorsey
Ruby
Paul Hustead
Dong
Francis M. Cunningham
Vesta
Wayié Cunningham
Ulysses W. Showalter
Jarentz Stabb
L. G. Crilegurely
H. B. Posty
Howard Geingham
Victor Villers
Carlo Cantide
Dominico Fraletta
Thomas Angott
Antonio
Arena
Frank
Cavatte
Sallie Skinner
George B. Skinner
Foge Surety
Albert Bramer
Disyd Limbera
4. LeiKerne
Miss Mary McGovern Goes Abroad for Ireland Trip
Miss Mary McGovern returns from Greens- Dare Pennsylvania where she attended school for the last eight months. She sails for New York Saturday night and will depart for Ireland Tuesday to join her mother and spend the summer traveling through Europe.
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Mary McGovern
Greens- Dare
Miss McGovern Wikge
New York
Will Sili
Ireland
Tulope
COUNTY CAMPAIGN FOR BETTER ROADS BEGINS
A West Virginia University official and local leaders led a countywide drive for highway improvement. The group toured Harrison County with meetings at Romneyville Johnstown Lost Creek and planned sessions at Jarvisville Good Hope and West. Citizens showed mixed reactions but many supported funding a road bond.
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M. D. Eldridge
Public Roads
Bureau Department of Agriculture
Washington D. C
GR. Titlow
University of West Virginia
H. Y. D. King
Board of Trade
Harrison County
Rominesville
Johnstown
Medway
Jarvisville
Good Hope and Weat
Burns in hot mill accident at Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate
James May, a helper in the hot mills, was badly burned when he tripped and fell onto a heated iron slab. He was rushed away, cared for by a physician, and taken home as his burns were deep and risky. In a separate item, the West Virginia delegation debated bolting the Republican convention with Glasscock and Montsomery urging a bolt, but decided to stay for another roll call.
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James May
Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate Company
Nay
East Mid
Chicago
West Virginia
Glasscock
Sam Montsoméry
Gets Big Contracts for iPillshure Firm
Attrel Tompking of iPillshure secures new contracts totaling about $60,000 in construction work. The venture faced delays and disputes but progressed toward completion at the project site near PUUMMITE, with negotiations continuing to resolve outstanding payments and terms.
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Attrel Tompking
iPillshure
Puummite
City Council Sets First Regular Meeting of Month
The city council schedules its first regular meeting of the month for tomorrow at 9:30 o clock. Officials warn the agenda may be brief as routine matters and upcoming issues are expected to be discussed.
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Dentiny
Jelty
Roosevelt Declines to Withdraw From Republican Nomination
Chronical Roosevelt released his statement to the Republican national convention saying he will not withdraw his candidacy. The committee on permanent organization approved a temporary breather to permanent. Contending reports from Roosevelt headquarters followed the apparent delegation release. The colonel’s statement emphasized acting for principles and duties to party members and the nation. Continued on page three.
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Chicago
Chronel Roosevelt
Bost
Porto
Rico
Roodevelt
Credentiata
iMidbania
Roosevelt
Nib
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Republican Party
Barber Long Takes Charge Of West Pixe Street Shop
Long, a popular former barber in the city and longtime employee of Phillips Sheet and Tin Company, has purchased the Paleo barber shop in the Seely Building on West Pixe Street next to the Waldo Hotel. He assumed responsibility Thursday and will personally manage the business. Heinman, owner, plans to engage in another local venture soon.
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E.G. Long
Phillips “Sheet and Nin, Pinto , Company
Heinman
Glasscock Rebuked by Boss Hubbard in Stated Dispute
An unclear report notes Glasscock being rebuked by boss Bill Hubbard amid a dispute involving a manager and governor. The fragmentary text references a delegation, a loud remark, and an implied response, but details are unreadable.
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Glasscock
Bill Hubbard
Taft Hadley Turf War Dominates West Virginia Delegation
Disjointed notes describe taft and hadley influence at the Roosevelt era convention. West Virginia delegates waver over nomination, shifting from hadley to roosevelt and root. The piece captures party maneuvering, promises, and last minute jousting before the vote.
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Chicago
Aisy
Virginia
Roosevelt
Ot ‘Roouevelt
Dole
West Virginia
Gmford
Taft
Hadley
Hughewaddi
Senator Root
New York
Baidiey
Teghlar
Roosevelt Men Return to Credentials Committee
Chicago June 20 Roosevelt men reentered the credentials committee after walking out last night. Halbert Minnesota and Mitchell Pennsylvania joined and praised open discussion. Sackett Nebraska urged all contestants be declared not tied. Williams Finn Pennsylvania denied, confirming overnight talks with Roosevelt leaders.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Halbert
Minnesota
Mitchell
Pennsylvania
Simca
S‘uthority
Sackett
Nebraska
Williams Finn
Very Bad Blood Shown by Factions of Party
In Morgantown a June 20 meeting of the board of regents discussed abolishing the theater department but took no action. Miss Margaret Buchanan was accepted for a Bryn Mawr degree next year. Dr. Rishon reelected chair of Greek. At the Clark district Democratic delegate convention confusion reigned over a new method of selecting delegates.
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B. W. Ogle Way
Wheeling
Joseph Holt
Clark District
Court House
Probe Siblingsville Subpoenas in Municipal Election Probe
Thirty subpoenas were served in Siblingsville as part of a probe into the recent municipal election. City Clerk A D Holmes, in charge of ballots since March 28, appeared before the grand jury amid testimony naming several clerks and county officials scrutinized in the Republican primary.
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Sistersville
Inet
Witnems
Delis
City Clark
A. D. Holmes
Summersen
Aeveral
Atte Electon
Wille
Traudta
Maee tage seioenbe a historical sports snippet
A garbled read of names and events appears to reference Clark Arnie Cy Eigen and Winning. Mentions a Dotter and a stentary event at a late date. Thursday event ASCADE TM Sefaery offs with year and one day.
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Mipriaga
Clark
Arnie Cy Eigen
R. Varenilot
Unclear OCR Fragment Notices Two Months At Schools
Fragmentary text mentions a student or person named Mr Sheetth’s daughter, a school in Italy, and references to months and teachers. The legible parts indicate a schooling event or attendance at a Tilor School with two months mentioned, plus a note about a life event or change. No clear names or places beyond Italy are solidly identifiable.
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Uinati
Weiddn Funk
Italy
Ario
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