Roosevelt Backs Republican Nominee for Congress in Second District
In Martinsburg on May 8 Theodore Roosevelt former president and 1912 Progressive nominee endorsed George M. Bowers Republican candidate for Congress from West Virginia second district. Roosevelt’s message from Oyster Bay dated May 6 urges Bowers to stand tight on vital issues of Americanism preparedness and international duty, signaling broad Progressive and Republican support amid war crises.
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Texas Governor Urged to Protect the Border
A scrambled World War I era dispatch notes Secretary Baker stating America may send a new expedition across the Mexican border to pursue bandits raiding towns such as Glen Springs and Oguillas Texas. General Funston reportedly has orders to cross when needed, with no new instructions issued at the time.
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Voker
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Ernest L Pigott Prominent Candidate for Sheriff
Ernest L Pigott of Shinnston, former county assessor and staunch Republican, launches an active campaign for sheriff on the Republican ticket. Backed by supporters who praise his experience, impartiality, and strong leadership, they believe his nomination guarantees election and will bolster the entire ticket. Born in Clay district, Harrison County, he moved to near Poora then Edmondton, tracing lineage to Col Elam F Pigott and John W Hogkass, venerable figures in local business and law.
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Poora
Governor urged to use state funds for border protection
Letters from across the Texas border flowed to Governor Furgavot on Monday urging the use of state resources for border protection as a siege situation or siege rhetoric surrounds El Vaso Tex.
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Bandits march toward interior after Glow Springs raid
Unrest spreads after more than seventy Mexican bandits raid Glow Springs and Bogullias. Cavalry pursuit from Marathon and the Fourteenth Cavalry encampment near Big Bend, with Private Tyree missing after a blaze at the adobe house. Mrs. Ellis, sole Glen Springs woman, escapes the raid.
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United States Stands by Demand Despite Advisers
The United States maintains its stance in the Germany Britain negotiations. A note to Germany is nearly complete and likely to be sent Monday, outlining that submarine warfare must cease and diplomatic ties will continue, while the U S cannot allow Germany to dictate talks with Great Britain. The president weighed advisers over policy before finalizing the communication.
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Not Guilty in Marble Theft Case
A mess of misidentifications followed the theft of many mat bins from Akro Agate Company's plant near Montiesllo. Alvin Davin and Dale Nutter were cleared after it emerged they only went to a hiding place with other boys to help recover marbles without knowledge of the theft.
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Workers Return to Westinghouse Air Brake Plant Amid Strike Standoff
Pittsburg May reports most workers resume duties at Westinghouse Air Brake Company after a two week shutdown. Guards patrol as 16 000 employees resume pay amid a wage dispute with Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company. An agreement proposes five strikers join a five member committee to negotiate. A mass meeting will follow the committee’s report.
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Westlighouse Electric and Manufuecturtoye Company
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Thay
Herr
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Comnuter
Arrest of Sinn Fein Leader in Dublin Sparks Disorder
John MacNeill, president of the Sinn Fein volunteers, arrested in Dublin after the Irish disturbance began. He had postponed a planned parade the prior Saturday. Looters are being tried in the police court as services resume in churches.
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London
John MacNeill
Sinn Fain Volunteers
England to rebuild airships of Zeppelin type
London May 8. In the House of Commons Thoms James MacNamara financial secretary of the admiralty disclosed plans to rebuild airships of the Zeppelin type though he said details on numbers are not in the public interest. The remarks accompany a broader profile of public official Mr Pigott, praised for reforming a county tax and assessment office, and urged voters to support his sheriff nomination on June 6 on the Republican ticket.
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Boycott In Pittsburg Over Baker Union Wage Change
Hundreds of women in the Jewish quarter joined a boycott Monday as bakers raise prices following a new scale that imposes a seven and a half hour weekday and six hour Sunday. A master baker called a meeting with union officers to seek a modification of the rate.
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Pittsburg
Circuit Court Docket Shows Several Case Delays and Settings
In circuit court on Monday the fate of Thomas J Bennett et al against C I Farnaworth was continued A continuance order was entered in Hira J Burnside versus the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company The Lum berenport Industrial Company versus Ralph Y Fortney was reset for May 24 A jury in Garrie Morrison versus Peter Poth and others for possession of a barn and nix A Corn of land found for the defendant P F Caufield against G W Shiader and others on an account in one trial There will be no jury trials Tuesday.
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Hira J. Burnside
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Lumberport Industrial Company
Ralph Y. Fortney
Garrie Morrison
Peter Poth
Nix Aoren
Germans Launch New Verdun Assault After Seventy Seven Days
Verdun front sees intense night fighting as German forces renew attacks near Dead Man Hill with a sizable army. French war office reports four Prussian regiments pushing on a broad front east of the Meuse while efforts on both river banks continue amid heavy violence and uncertain gains.
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Emperor Asks Pope to Build Peace Plan
London May 3 Prince von Buelow former German chancellor summoned to head quarters by Emperor William according to a despatch to the Exchange. Continued on page 3.
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Former Pitt resident George C Lewis dies at 55
George Calvert Lewis, 55, long-time Pittsbure resident, died Sunday morning in a Pittsburg hospital after pneumonia. Widow Frances Paul Laws and sister Mrs. T Moore Jackson and her daughter Florence arrived to arrange funeral details. Services set for Tuesday at 11 20 at the Jackson home with Rev. Charles Baird Mitchell. interment in Odd Fellows cemetery. Born October 1 1861, he was a WVU and UVA Law graduate and practiced law in Pittsburgh. Surviving relatives listed.
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Baird Mitchell
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University Virginia
Lewin
Frances Paul Rogers
Pitsburg
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