Bryan W ees Over S ituation Actions Appreciated C aused by National C ommittee
Md June 25 The entrances to the national Democratic convention hall are not sufficient to admit the thousands with tickets and many delegates waited outside in line to gain admission. The West Virginia delegation sat in front of the chairman as other states formed the rear. Uncertain how West Virginia will vote on temporary chairman with Bryan opposition and Parker support discussed among officials and delegates. Col McGraw voted for Senator O Gorman for temporary chairman. Continued on page five.
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Preservation of Enterprise Letters From Clarkaburg Board
A garbled 1919 letter fragment discusses cooperation between the Baltimore company and Clarkaburg Board of Trade. It shows requests for support of railroad and local improvement, and gratitude for enhancements benefiting patrons. The correspondence includes signatures and advised actions across Clarkaburg and surrounding West Virginia areas.
Cardinal Gibbons Invokes Prayer At Democratic National Convention
Baltimore June 2 Cardinal Gibbons delivered the invocation at the opening of the Democratic national convention. He prayed for divine guidance for the president and for wisdom, justice, liberty, and peace in the nation's laws and deliberations, urging unity, charity, and reverence for the U S. Constitution and Holy Law.
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Cardinal Gibbons
United States
Miladlu
Heavenly Father
Fello elUzene
Republey
Lereata
Arrest of Clarice Stout Over Bridge Shootings in Williamstown
Clarice Stout of Clarksburg was arrested in Williamstown by a Marietta patrolman after firing pistol shots on the Ohio River Bridge and shooting a dog belonging to a toll master. He fled toward West Virginia, was pursued by officers, and captured in Williamstown. Charged with carrying concealed weapons.
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Stout
West Virgina
Williamstown
Parker Opposed as Temporary Chairman in Democratic Convention
Baltimore reporters describe the June 25 convention scenes as William Jennings Bryan challenges Judge Parker's selection as temporary chairman. Parker wins initial support from New York and national committee allies while Bryan presses for Kern, with Indiana's shift noted and Bishop Gibbons presiding during the opening prayer.
Governor Glasspack Returns from Chicago as Delegate at Large
Governor William E. Glasspack arrived home after attending the Republican National Convention as a delegate at large. He declined to state his stance on the convention nominee, though allies say he will stay regular. National Committeeman William Seymour Edwards also stayed to join committee deliberations and plans to back the regular candidate. A separate report notes a Kerry Gure uy Hall incident and an upcoming federal grand jury action handling a related case involving alleged trafficking.
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William E. Glasspack
Cicago
Roosevelt
Taft
Glasscock
Orchestra Hall
William Seymour Edwards
Chicago
Browent
Kerry Gure Uy Hall
Rino
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Melah Normechof
K Womin
Akren
Borsyturg
Delegation Chooses Chair and Rules for Nomination Ballot
In Buck the Roller Baltimore Sturtinshe, Stuart W Walker of Sturtinshure was elected chair of the delegation with George and others as members. The group chose to notify presidential nominee and vice presidential candidate of their nominations. A resolution urged voting as a unit for Champ Clark. George Wallace opposed due to lack of delegation instruction. Henry G. Dayia sought chair but received no position. Crowds cheered through the night as candidates were hailed and the Houn Dawe song resounded.
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Bryan Overthrow Dominates Convention Scene
In mid June at the convention a chaotic roll call exposed factional splits as William Bryan faced strong opposition. Delegates from West Virginia remained silent during Parker’s surge, while Bryan’s supporters sought to sway the temporary chairmanship. Parker’s election was eventually unanimous amid a tense floor, with Bryan fading from the spotlight. The scene closed with A. S. Wihorn named to a Bridgeport role as the party contends for its future leadership.
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Strong Faculty for the Summer
Arrangements for the ninth annual School of Methods for all Sunday School workers in Morgantown July 1 7 are nearly complete and expected to draw strong attendance. An International certificate will be presented by the West Virginia Sunday School Association at the close for attendance and satisfactory work. The faculty includes Hodges Parinto n Lawrence Curtiss Wyehe Gill Deahl Arnold Armstrong and others from Columbia University and the West Virginia Sunday School Association. Registration begins Monday with a full week of sessions announced across biblical history lectures and sectional work.
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Dane D. Parintot
Marion Lawrence
International Sunday School
Elation
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Ohin
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Arthur Thomas Arnold
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Sentriesville Case Nightly Pressures Grand Jury
Sentences given in Sustersville include Gus Jackson a negro who killed George Wheeler and received five years Oscar Nally white 17 must serve four years. Jackson indicted for first degree murder pled guilty to a lesser offense. Walter Lambert pistol toter fined and jailed. Bruton denied guilt and awaits trial. Grand jury ongoing no report expected.
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Gus Jackson
George Wheeler
Oscar Nally
T. P. Plum
State Reformatory
Jackson
Walter Lambert
Costa
Bruton
War Department Seeks Immediate Funds for Maneuvers
President Taft urged Congress to approve 1 850 000 for a joint regular army and national guard war games next month. States to participate include Pennsylvania Maryland New Jersey Virginia West Virginia and Indiana Ohio Illinois and districts at Mount Gretna Harpers Ferry and Fort Benjamin Harrison with dates in July and August.
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