Candidates Busy on Eve of Election
Candidates across wards distribute hand bills and cards pledging to enforce the laws. Nominees will be chosen by primary, with voting from 1 to 7 o clock in the ward rooms. Campaigns heat up as parties press for support ahead of the general election.
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Merlo Repumsega
Wigan
Pene
Bo Dula
D Warfs
Naval
Jaro
Carda
Anjall Excape
Hemo
Cotmnoll
Init
HBS
Guilty Verdict in Murder Trial at Fairmont
Jess Taylor, on trial for the murder of Italian Joe Yamo, was found guilty in the circuit court. The crime occurred years ago. Taylor fled Fairmont, was captured near Morgantown, and later held at Morrison County jail. Attorney HN Ogden urged for life, but the jury returned a guilty verdict and he requested a new trial.
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Pwairmont
Jess Taylor
Joe Yamo
Taylor
Pelieges
Fairmont
Morgantown
Aif
Lberty
Aollaire
Morrison County
Morocco Trouble Seen Near Settlement
Paris dispatch reports the French government sees good prospects for a definite settlement of the Morocco trouble through the authority of insurgent sultan Mulai Hafid, with efforts centered on reconciliation and formal accord.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Morocco
Mulal Hafid
Flames Drive Old People Out In Bronx Fire
A Bronx fire drove out about 100 elderly residents and children from a German home early today causing minor damage. Separately Baltimore reports the Baltimore Athenaeum Club has disbanded after hosting many notable visitors and dignitaries led by President Grant.
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Associated Press
New York
Bronk
Baltimore
Arlutoreratl Anthaneum Clit
Student Crowned Drowned in Delaware River Incident
A Lehigh student, Iran B. Come, who studied at the university, drowned in the Delaware River near Rastod Park while the exmos parted. The tragedy occurred as crowds gathered at Asbury Park where nine others were among the crowd.
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Raston
Iran B. Come
Lehigh Nnt
Veralis
Delaware
Exmos
Asbury Park
Five Drownings Reported Near Ironton Bridge Towboat Incident
Ashland Ky March 14 The Pittsburg bound towboat Roar plowed into an exposed pier of the Ironton bridge in fog. Five men may have drowned as barges sank and others drifted. A deck hand reaching shore saw bodies in the water and five were reportedly missing awaiting confirmation.
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Ashland
Pittsburg
Ironton Bridge
Nations settle differences over seizure of Tatsu Maru
PUKIN China and Japan move toward ending a dispute over the seizure of the Tatsu Maru. China agrees to retain the arms and compensate Japan for seizure while Japan pledges to enforce air treaty regulations to curb further arms tracing.
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BT Associated Press
Pukin
Chita
Canceled Opera House Program Sends Manager's Note
A substitution in the pictures sent to the Grand opera house leads to cancellation of today's Carl Lammelie's motion pictures engagement. Manager Robinson consigned the engagement, aiming to preserve the program and avoid disappointing patrons.
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Grand Opera House
Carl Lammelie
Robinson
Brithamateam Aground Near Woods Hole
The steamer bound from New York to Halifax ran aground off Woods Hole Massachusetts early today. The vessel carried a crew and passengers. rescuers will remove the crew of the wrecked tug and the group was conveyed to Boston for shelter and assistance.
Bryan's Running Mate Named by Omaha Leader
Omaha March 14 mayor Dakiman, close associate of W. J. Bryan, says Bryan will choose a running mate from New York lieutenant governor Chanier or Massachusetts governor Congines. The confidential source hints at a strategic alliance to boost the ticket.
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Omaha
Neb
Dakiman
W. J. Bryan
Chanier
New York
Congines
Massachusetts
Bryan
Jrowns Wagon Burned During Slavery Protests
A wagon owned by Jrown was burned during a protest against slavery on March 14. The incident occurred while he was making pilgrimages and spreading anti slavery messages. Local authorities are investigating the arson as part of ongoing tensions surrounding the abolition movement.
Suit for nearly a million filed in Greensboro federal court
Wenderson, receiver of the Whines Pawve Company, sues Wee T. A. Gillespie Company in U S District Court at Greensboro for 957,801.79 plus contract relief. The action seeks payment and performance remedies in a complex civil suit.
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Greensboro
N.C
Wenderson
Whines Pawve Company
Wee T. A. Gillespie Company
Chicago Grain Market Notes Amid Wheat and Corn Prices
Chicago grain market report shows wheat at 14 and 1 8 per bushel and corn around 53 6 3, reflecting price movements across wheat and corn futures. Market observers note volatility and shifts in supply expectations amid trading activity on the exchange.
Reoubléan Primary Urges Whyte for Chief of Police
A Telegram editorial Sunday endorses Michael Whyte for chief of police, praising his honesty bravery and long record of faithful service. The piece notes Whyte’s Harrison County roots and decades as a respected officer, urging citizens to support him without political influence.
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Whyte
Wmr
Harrison County
Virginia and Pittabin Timbre and
Ohio Railroad
Ana Ter
Atlain
Pichta
Hegis
Tong
Lana
Alice
Brotherhood formation planned at Goff Methodist church
A movement to form a Brotherhood at Goff Methodist Temple capital church held a meeting last night to arrange preliminaries. A Men’s Banquet in the church lecture room on April o will complete the organization with Rev J B Bird as chairman and Arthur K Thorn toastmaster. Sub committees met Saturday in L K Richards office to firm up plans with speakers including Dr D Louchery Dr E M Flowers W J Taylor Prof W A Beer and Judge W Lanch.
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Goff Methodist Tplecapal
L. K. Richard
3. B. Bird
Arthur K. ‘Thorn
Om Brotherhood
D. Louchery
E. M. Flowers
W. J.taylor
W. Lanch
Gregory Candy Factory Fire Evades Major Ruin
A fire at the Gregory candy factory in Pearl burst with smoke and heat but officials say only minor damage occurred as workers evacuated safely. Emergency crews contained the blaze, preventing wider destruction and securing nearby properties from the spreading flames.
Night Riders Fire Barns Across Counties
Five barns in Woodford and Stott counties burned early today by night riders while owners prepared to plant another crop. Property belonged to George Strange Hardim Rogers Capt. James Williams George Grady and Mrs Elizabeth Pepper. The sheriff was notified and commenced pursuit but could not overtake the masked assailants.
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Uy Associated Press
Lexington
Woodford
Stott Counties
George Strange
Hardim Rogers
James Williams
George Grady
Mrg
Alizabeth Pepper
License Right South Band Seeks Prohibition Nomination Suit Filed
In Indiana on March 14 Charles Holler, seeking the prohibition nomination for the national ticket, filed with the state supreme court a suit testing the constitu tors right to license saloons.
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Associated Press
South Band
Ind
Charles Holler
State Supreme Court
Lynch Denies Opposition to Hubbard Nomination for Clarksburg Mayor
Truman J. Lynch declares there is no foundation to rumors that he opposes William P. Hubbard. He states he seeks the mayoral nomination and is making an honorable effort to be the candidate for Clarksburg mayor, March 14, 1908.
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Messrs
Clarksburg
Wiliam P. Hubbard
Wage Scale Committee Not Ready To Report
Indianapolis March 14 The United Mine Workers again formed today without action as the wage scale committee remained not ready to report. The meeting closed with no decisions or recommendations issued.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers
Uncertain Spring Meeting of Jockey Club in Question
Washington March 14 The Anti batting bill raises doubt about the Spring meeting of the onnings Jockey Club and Congress may act to prevent Rambling. The UK comes up Monday in the district committee.
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Washington, D. C
Onnings Jockey Club
Congress
Child Dead at Adamston in Pneumonia Tragedy
Three year old Mabel Pickens, daughter of Mr and Mrs H J Pickens of Adamston, died Friday evening at 7 o'clock of pneumonia. Funeral set for Sunday afternoon. United Workmen plan to break from American Supreme Lodge and form a Cannons organization in Vancouver BC.
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H. J. Pickens
Adamaton
Pneutmonia
Vancouver
BOC
Star
Order of United Workmen
American Supreme Lodge
Canntins
Keigner Dirs TN Hospital Death Notice
Jowpn Segarty a Pitcairn mints foreigner died Saturday morning of pneumonia at Total hospital. He was about 40 years old and unmarried. The funeral will be Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock with services at the Clifford Ostiorn chapel and burial at the T. C. O. F. cemetery.
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Jowpn Segarty
Pitcairn Mints
Abent
Clifford-Ostiorn Chapel
Durar
Girl Baby Born at Northview in Evening Birth
A girl baby was born at Northview tonight to a couple, both reported well. The family gratefully welcomed the rosy cheeked infant as part of the evening birth in the community.
Painter Mr Collins Taken For Appendix Operation
Mr Collins the painter was carried to the Chrevture Benitarium for treatment and surgery to address an abdominal ailment. Col John W Carpenter of Salon was in the city visiting and attending to matters.
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Collins
Benitarium
John W. Carpenter
Salon
Slate ticket chosen at a city convention
Leonard Lewis, a West Malp street merchant, brought his daughter Dalay home from Beyond Richwood after a custody dispute. She had run away weeks earlier with Janse Arbaugh, a married man in Kally hit, and was found concealed in Arbaugh's attic with a constable assisting in resolving the case.
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Leonard Lewis
West Malp Street
Dalay
Richwood
Janse Arbaugh
Kally Hit
Shortie
West Virginia
Priday
Arbaugh
Aha
Ons
Ahe
Democratic meeting ends in loud scene and nominations
A Nineteenth Century party gathering devolved into noisy debate and factional maneuvering with calls for mayoral and city posts. John Davis chaired, A J Findlay temp chair, D M Ogden temp secretary, as delegates debated the slate, denounced reformers, and endorsed several candidates including Taney Harrison, John W Coffman, and Hugh Callighan despite internal strife.
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Lottiers
Wahersnos
Nomere Court
Thane
Fauit
Denoure
Jamon W. Robinson
Nami A. J
John
Davin
Iity
John J. Davis
Taney Harrison
J. Wood
Joseph Sealey
Bradford
Tinsman
Temi Xing
Ward
Hugh Callighan
Commissioner of Water Works
John W. Coffman
Reform Forces
John KR Steel
Coffman
Harele
D. Repaulds
Amercar
County
Assremor
Indore
Lawyer Shoots Self Dead in Local Home
Attorney George Kohler son of former Attorney General Kohler committed suicide today at his home. Kohler a heavily involved financier and leading member of the local bar was found dead from a self inflicted gunshot.
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Aentares Brace
Aaron
George Kohler
Kohler
State School Group Shifts Meeting Date to June 16 18
State Superintendent Tomias C Aliler reports the West Virginia Educational Association has moved its annual meeting to June 16 to better suit teachers and educators. The previous plan set the date for June 22 after discussions at Huntington. The change aligns with the National Educational Association gathering in Cleveland on June 20 to minimize conflicts between events.
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Tomias C. Aliler
West Virginia Educational Association
Huntington
Eline
National Educational Association
Ite
Cleveland
Navy awards gold medal to top all round athlete
Annapolis Md Mar 14 The Navy athletic association awarded a gold medal to Harold Waddington of Timore class of 08 for being the best all around athlete at the academy this year.
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Annapolis
Navy Athletic Association
Harold Waddington
Timore
Refuses to Appoint Receiver for Morse in Bankruptcy Case
New York March 14 Federal Judge Holt refused to appoint a receiver for Charles W. Storee in bankruptcy proceedings until time determines whether petitioners are creditors.
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MORSE
Amocestes Press
New York
Mer
Pederal
Jodge Holt
Charles W. Storee
Plumber Frank C Welch Moves to Oak Hall Room
Frank C Welch, East Pike street plumber and gasetter, rents the room in Oak Hall belted on Main street recently vacated by Mrs. Brnck Krohme and will soon occupy the space with his business.
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Frank C Welch
East Pike Street
Oak Hall
Beltdeg
Main’ Street
Brnck Krohme
Jackson Critically Ill at Home on South Secosi Street
Jackson remains critically ill at home as attending physicians fear his condition could worsen. The family awaits further updates on his health and potential treatments.
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Jackson
South Secosi Street
Thorn's Record: A K Thorn Praised by Wheeling Paper
A Wheeling newspaper profile lauds Senator Arthur Thorn of Clarkspurg Twelfth district for active service in regular and extra legislative sessions. It highlights his advocacy on tax policy county salaries oil export regulation and corruption measures. The piece commends his conscientious work and strong constituent ties in Clarksburg and the Twelfth district.
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Wheeling
Mar
A. K. Thorn
Clarkspurg
State Senate
Arthur’ , Thorn
Clarksburg
Sen- Mor Thorn
Manor Moenaé
Montgomery
Thorn
Césalon
Dayton Acts Parkersburg Receivership Order
Judge Allen G. Dayton of the US Court orders 3 F. Bush as receiver for Western Maryland railroad to collect all rents and debts from the Davis Coal and Coke Company as the road’s coal department. The order directs continued operation and surplus revenue to support the mortgage and trust estate.
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Parkersburg
Mar
Allen G. Dayton
United States Court
F. Bush
Western Maryland Railroad
Davis Coal & Coke Company
Western Maryland Road
Benjamin A Richmond
Cumberland
Mr. Bush
Davis Coal and Coke Company
Coal Department
Western Maryland Company
Hearst Mayoralty Suit Set for April Trial
New York March 14 The Hearst suit to recount votes and oust George B. McClelland will be tried April 13 after more than two years of delays.
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Associated Prems
New York
Hearst
George B. McClelland
Membership Growing in New York Music Union Body
New York March 14 The American Federation of Musicians is reported to be in fine health with membership around 40 000 and new unions being formed at various points in the country.
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New York
American Federation of Muaicians
Guards Kill AtL Five Trial In Russia
Five criminals in Orel prison attack guards during a jail breakout attempt. Guards fired, killing all five attackers. Two guards died and others wounded.
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Atl Five
ST. Petersburg
Orel
Ave
Wagner Won't Play Ball With Pittsburgh Club
Juana Wagner states he will not play for the Pittsburgh club in Dallas after two severe deliberations with the team. He was urged to sign a contract but declined.
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Stttsburg
Juana Wagner
Pittsberg
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