History of manager Hugh Shannon and his five club tenure
The article traces Hugh Shannon’s career from St Joseph's College Bumalo to Mobile, Wilmington, Ottumwa, Jamestown, Newport News, Salem and Bay City. It notes pennants won in 1908 and 1812 era leagues, his managerial success, and praise for his impartial handling of players in Clarksburg and the local Wam team.
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BuMulo
N.Y
Shannon
St. Soneph's College
Bumalo
Halmore Club
Hugh
Mo‘bile
Willlington
N.C
Ottumwa
Jamestown
N. Y
Newport News
Salem
U Iil
Hughie
McKee Port
Bay City
Clarksburg
Opening Day Struggles of Colts and Mountaineers at Union Park
The Fairmont and Clarksburg clubs meet in the first game of the season after a parade from Gore Hotel to the ball park. Umpires, managers, players, and city officials attended, with Mayor Cole delivering the ceremonial first pitch as batting practice followed.
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Colts
Mountaineers
Union Park
Grand Street Parade
Ball Park
Fairmont
Clarksburg
Gregory
Brasa Band
Gore Hotel
Secona Street
Pike Street
Chestnut
Main
Oak Street
Will H. Cole
Five Die as Train Crashes Car Near Columbus, Ohio
Five people are killed after a Valley Traction car collides with an automobile five miles south of Columbus. The victims include M. Miller, president of the Cincinnati Bank of Asheville, his wife, Mrs. Miller, Mrs Alice Bralger of Asheville, Mrs Hill, wife of C. Hill of Mount Sterling, and Vida Bond, five year old daughter of T. F Hond. The collision ignited the car’s gasoline tank, and firefighters arrived too late to save them.
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Invaggaci
Teopneaei
Columbus
Asheville
Tentys
Seicto Valley
M. Miler
Clizann Bank
Ashevile
Miller
Alice Bralger
Hill
Trev
C. J. Hill
Gas Association discusses higher natural gas rate UN meeting
In St. Louis on May 20 the Natural Gas Association of America held its ninth annual convention with over 600 delegates. The debate focused on rising costs and reduced supply, including piping expenses from foreign fields. Cincinnati was chosen to host the 1915 convention.
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Eo Pnesey
ST. Louis
The
Natural Gas Association of America
Cincinnati
Delegates Named for Parkersburg Conven tion by Clarksburg Lodge
Dr John Stone exalted ruler announced at Clarksburg Lodge No 482 meeting the delegates and alternates to the state convention to be held in Parkersburg June 10 14 and 18. Delegates include Daniel Howard Dr J S Stone Walter B Wilson Frank Li Grove George M West Bert A Miann W U Unm burn Lucius Hare and others with alternates listed.
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John
Stone
Clarksburg
Bert A. iMiann
W. UL. Unmburn
Laula
A. Carr
Lucius Hare
Lang
Mediation Conference Opens in Niagara Falls Aim to Ease US Mexico Rift
Mediators led by Brazilian Ambassador Da Gama and Argentinian Minister Naon along with Chilean Suarez prepared for a mediation conference in Niagara Falls to bridge differences between the United States and Mexico. Canadian officials Duke of Connaught and Martin Burrell with Redster Lougheed readied to welcome visitors, marking a formal outset of talks in Canada.
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Niagara Fall
Ont
Confarence
Ambassador da Gama
Brazil
Ministero Naon
Argentus
Suarez
Chile
United States
Mexico
Walcoing
Canadi-aan
Duke of Connaught
Canads
Martin Burrell
Face of Silliman Still Unknown Amid Mexican unrest
May 20. Officials press for word on American concrete detainment and possible release of John K. Silliman from Saltillo. Bryan telegraphed Monterey to send a messenger to Saltillo for confirmation. Captain Willis reports Bland affidavit claiming Samuel Parks was executed after wandering from Vera Cruz lines. Navy acts to keep Tampico port open. no blockade orders yet, as border communications remain cut.
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John KR
Silliman
Saltillo
State Department
Bryan
Tanna
Monterey
Sallito
Sillman
Doon
Willis
Coastarti‘Tory
Key West
AJW
Bland
Vera , Cruz
Samuel Parks
Vera Cruz
War Department
Saltire
Department
Yielnity
United’ States
Tampico
Navy
Roosevelt
Aldiat
Comstiru
Circuit Court Actions and Decree in Local Suits
On the circuit court Wednesday final decree was entered in Home Bank for Savings versus Rachel N Freeland. Demurrer and pleas filed in several actions including Cottrill against Clarksburb Light and Heat and Morlumra Brothers against Clarksb News and Novelty. A jury hears a $10,000 damages suit Dillon Li Swick v Alvin D Basiel for false arrest. Martha O Golf sues George M Kyle at trial.
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Home Bank For Savings
Rachel N. Freeland
James O. Cottrill
Clarksburg Light and Heat Company
W. Brandon
Jasper N. Willinson
Morlumra Brothers
Clarksburg News and Novelty Company
Asbury Davis
Asbury Davis Et al Against the Clarksburg News and Novelty Company
William A. Rogers
Clarksburg News and Novelty’ Company
John O'Hare
Bessie Lyon
Dillon Li
Alvin D. Basiel
Martha O. Golf
George M. Kyle
Minstrel Parade Promises Local Elks Club Show
Elkat ip minstrel troupe plans a May 25 parade to the Elks club event featuring blackface performances and a lineup including Gregory's band. The noon march will pass the Mica club with members wearing white coats and accessories, followed by a reception in Montgomery.
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Elkat Aipstrels
Elks Club
Ike
Galaxy of
Etara
Montgomery Flagg
Bowt
Gregory
Mica
Ainiforma
Tate Mello
Paskenrabure
Justus
Ucket
Post Office Sought at Vanderlip in Hampshire County
Congressman Brown pushes to establish a station on the Hampshire Southern railways at Vanderlip Hampshire County The move aims to serve local residents and improve mail service in the area Brown vows to pursue the office establishment through proper channels.
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servLink
Washington, D.C
Washington
Congreman Brown
Vanderlip
Hampshire County
Hampshire Southern Railways
Want Virginia State Federation of Labor meets in session
The Want Virginia State Federation of Labor in session here today passed resolutions endorsing federal troop presence in the Colorado strike zone until peace, calling a constitutional convention, enforcing child labor, mothers pensions, and juvenile court laws. It also urged state licenses for railroad foremen, moving picture operators, and stage electricians, and approved penalties for employment agencies aiding strike breakers.
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Fairmont
Virginia
Alnapalued
Omoera
No Toleration and the White Slaves Report
Chicago May 20 The Presbyterian church prepares a proposal for the one hundred twenty sixth general assembly on White Slaves Traffic. The special committee cites about 100000 prostitutes in the United States and many unchaste individuals as driven by fashions theater and ignorance. The remedy urged is educated training of the young. The report was prepared by Hickok Shaw Kennedy Hall and Finney.
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Chicago
Presbyterian Church
One Hundred and Twenty Sixth General Assembly
United States
Paul R. Hickok
John Balcom Shaw
John Kennedy
Winfield Scott Hall
J. M. T. Finney
New Post Offices Opened in West Virginia Regions
The May 20 announcement lists new post offices in Raleigh and Calhoun counties. In Raleigh, Tamroy and Oifanemont area receive a postmaster assignment, with Samuel McLow connected to a Raleigh ward. In Calhoun near Chittoe, Otto BH Groves is named postmaster.
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Sereca Lyoniermeanamy
Washington, D. Gy
West Virginia
Hamlet
Ral County
Oifanemont
Rodden
Tamroy
Raleigh County
Samuel McLow
Mingiora
Calhoun County
Chittoe
Otto BH Groves
Glass Plant Shutdown After Tank Fall
The Adams Montgomery window glass plant of the Clarksburg Cooperation Glass Company was put out of commission Tuesday afternoon, depriving workers of two weeks more work this season. The cutter and fattenery will continue to work to bring the block into shape. the tank is badly damaged but repairs begin soon.
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Adamston Window Group
Clarksburg
Charleston May 20 Defeat convention planning representation
Voters in Charleston and other parts of West Virginia assembled to discuss recommendations of the national committee on representation at national conventions. A candidate for congressman at large was suggested, with safeguards to avoid disenfranchising Southern Negro voters. A. B. White presided as temporary chair, with Captain T. B. Hood as temporary secretary and Philip Watters as assistant secretary. Captain John Bond served as sergeant at arms.
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Charleston
West Virginia
National Committee
Ormer
A. B. White
T. B. Hood
Philip, Watters
John Bond
First Battle Is Won by Villa Men in Mexico and U S Senate Fight
Report from May 2 describes Villa led Constitutionalists defeating federal forces at Saltillo March campaign. In Pennsylvania primary results Republicans Brumbaugh and Democrats get nominee hints. Washington party and several congressmen nominees listed with shifts possible. Villa victory includes 900 prisoners, artillery, ammunition, trains and captured supplies. Federal losses reported as 29 killed and over 80 wounded.
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Ay Amdod Teyaaa Ahiladeuphia
Boine Penrose
A. Mitchell Palmer
Gifford Pinchot Washington
United States
Pennsylvania
Martin G Brumbaugh
Vance McCormick
Mt. Ryan
William D. Lewie
Washington
Tudleallon
at-Larsy
Thomas ’ Crago
J. R. Scott
Daniel 8. Lafean
M. M. Garland
I. M. Mitchell
AR. Rup- Joy
A. H.walters
Harry Watson
R. 3. Bright
M.J. Caton
L. L. Sebert
J. Shirley
Indications
Robert 5. Frazer
Supreme Court
Ayarpoeinace Yas
Astacion
Amazcos
Repho
Mex
Éral Ville Teading
Saltillo
Paredon
Monclova
Villa
Baltillo
Confession Hearsay Blocked in Becker Case
New York May 20 The confession of Dago Prankc made an hour before his execution at Sing Sing will not aid Charles Becker in proving his innocence in the Rosenthal murder. The supreme court, before which Becker is on trial for the second time, refused to admit testimony related to this confession as it was an incident after the murder and thus inadmissible.
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Wey
United Frat Company
Wiay
Ito Wireless
Mona
Guatemala
Nazada
New Orleans
Matt
Clarence Willama
Plas
United Prult
Asia
Christofo Zurello
Zurello
Ghanty
Ware Zurello
Pedro
Willams
Pedro Ani
Willlame
Axeoclaven
York
Dago Prankc
Sing Sing
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Dago Pratik
Supreme Court
Bucker
Short Police Court Roundup At City Hall
Offenders faced Mayor Will H. Cole on Wednesday morning in the police court. Three were fined nine dollars each, others were dismissed on promises to leave the city.
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Will H. Cole
Seamon of
Pace Court
Fatal injury from machinery accident at local plant
Jasan Morgantown May 21 suffered fatal injuries after being caught between a polishing table roller. No witnesses to the incident. exact cause and circumstances remain unclear. Lloyd Jornor reports rheumatic illness but is not implicated in the accident.
Kern's tolls repeal effort defeated in Senate clash
Washington May 20 Senator Kern Democratic Leader failed to win unanimous consent for a May 27 vote on the Panama tolls repeal bill. Senator McCumber of North Dakota objected saying the time has not yet come to fix a voting date.
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Panama
Washington, D
Kern
Joe
McCumber
North D Dakota
Pistol wounds Brownsville captain dies in mystery
Captain Richard Winslow of the Nine ty-fivet coast artillery corps died today from a pistol wound in Brownsville. The shot occurred with no one nearby, the bullet from an army automatic pistol passed through the brain. A surgeon reported Winslow appeared mentally deranged before the incident.
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Brownsville
Vex
Richard Winchow
Coast Artillery Corps
Win
Senate confirms postmaster appointments in Chester and more
The Senate has continued the appointments of W. B. Stewart to be postmaster at Chester Hancock County and Ger McComaz to be postmaster at an unspecified location. The May 30 communication from Washington D C notes confirmations and ongoing assignments in the postal service.
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Tergeisa
Washington, D.C
Senate
W. B. Stewart
Chester
Hancock County
Ger McComaz
Ond
Old-politics return as Roosevelt resumes campaign work
In Bay Ridge New York Colonel Roosevelt returned to the fray days after leaving office, entering a quiet library to dictate letters and telegrams at the Sagamore Hill desk. He moved quickly through messages from across the country, weighing health and political conditions as he readied for a major campaign.
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New York
WUFS
Foreigner Chargon Arrested In Local Court Session
An arrest was made Monday evening in Justice Jackson V. Carters court involving Chargon and Daniel Vinghan amid drawn out proceedings with Samuel Crato. Crate demanded payment and Crate was met as the dispute centered on settling a bill tied to boarding at Howse. The elder Crate asserted the debtor owed a stout sum for oil and related expenses, with discussions following in the court.
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Chargon
Daniel Vinghan
Samuel Crato
Jackson
Woodties of the World Hold Important Meeting at Wall Street
A fragmentary notice notes Clarkabure No 5 and the Woodties of the World plan a significant gathering near North Fourth Street. Da Creth members are asked to attend, with questions for the meeting to be addressed and six dictates to be discussed.
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Clarkabure
da Creth
Mt Ary
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Baltimore Club
Hugha. Shannon
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Basate
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Horr
R. Bentley
John J. Foley
A. B. Wall
Lawman
Thomas Glilvely
V.w. Dittman
Pbm. Shields
RB. Gil
Charles J. Hickima
A. Cumming
John J. Donham
J. Jacobs
Mediators
Niagara Falls, Ont
Circuit Court
Elks Minstrels
Galaxy of Musical
Diate Federation
Beiemont Eiaiades
King George
Mary
Sat Amnodiareo
Aldershot
Eng
Royal Pavilion
Long Valley
George
Queen Mary
Thair Majonten
Adamston
Republican State Committee
Ipriarine
Catolan
Homer Wartlett
Henry B. Reader
J. P. Giltfard
Winifred
Johnson
Washington, D. C
Flotor O. Stinespring
Harrisville
Ritchie County
Rosa Fox
Sol Bunks
Third Street
Burks
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Palmer
Gifford Pinchot
Short Police Court
Ascension Day
Winslow
Poltcs
Oyster Bay
Daniel Vis
Om of Wootmey
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