Clarksburg NA Puts Plans in Motion after Election
The Young Men's Christian Association of Clarksburg held a large meeting electing officers led by President John Koblegard and naming vice presidents, secretaries, and a treasurer. Committees on site and building activities were formed, with a state charter noted and a 30-member advisory board chosen from local business figures. The article also mentions legal notices and damages discussions with Hope Natural Gas and the Philadelphia Company.
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Young Men's Christian Association of
Clarksburg
Plana
John Koblegard
Virat
G. H.hard
J. B Hart
G. H. Duthie
iDr
Ho E Sloan
H. E. Travis
M. F. Snider
Lamberd
HM. E. Travis
C. H Handing
G_ Ef. Duthie
W. A. Gaylord
A- H. Cundell
Board of Directors
Association
Nas
John ‘Koblegard
C. "J. Harding
W. iLamberd
HH. Travis
W- A. Gaylord
A. H. Gundell
J. Jp. Mc Reynolds
S. A. Smith
Arthur Parsons
John Hh. Hart
P. OH. Kotlegard
Emperor in Grave Condition Amid Pneumonia Report
Tokyo officials announce the emperor’s illness has worsened due to pneumonia with high fever and rapid respiration. Court physicians remain at bedside as crowds mourn and prayers rise for the sovereign’s recovery. President Wilson sends thanks for concern, while Representative Sisson challenges treaty issues in Congress.
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Japan
Sare
Koyama Palace
Ginza
Hillis Arrives to Discuss Republican Reorganization Plans
Charles D. Hillis, RNC chairman, arrived in Washington to join tomorrow’s National Executive Committee meeting. The conciliation committee of Progressive Republicans, led by Senator Cummins, outlined plans to urge the committee to call a national convention to pursue party reorganization ahead of the fall gathering.
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Washington
National Committee
Tmy
Wana
Washington, D. C
Charles D. Hillis
Republican National Committee
Somorrow
National Executive Committee
Chicago
Senator Cummins
Peor Fe
Cotton workers appeal against cotton wage cuts in Washington
In Washington on May 23 the finance committee heard appeals from cotton workers nationwide urging extension of a bill. Officials notified manufacturers they may file briefs before the bill is reported to the Senate. State Senator Samuel Ross of Massachusetts, for the United Textile Workers, urged Senator Johnson's subcommittee for a smaller wage cut, insisting wages would not be cut as workers will not accept it.
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Washington
D. C
Finance Committee
Senate
Capitol
Samuel Ross
Massachusetts
United Textile Workers of America
Senaior Johnson
Hughes
Burke to address West Virginia bankers in Elkins meeting
John Burke United States treasurer and former North Dakota governor is set to speak to the West Virginia Bankers Association at 2 pm in Elkins during the coming summer session. Anticipated attendees include M. Matthews of Lewisburg and Hill of Charleston with possible acceptance by Semitar Owen of Okishuna. KEYSER May 23. C F Bashore appointed superintendent of the Davis Coal and Coke Company mines at Thomas.
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Teleanam
Washington
United States
John Burke
North Dakota
Baltimore
West Virsifin Bankers Association
Elkins
M. M. Matthews
Lewis- Munrg
Hill
Charleston
Semitar Owen
Okishuna
Big Bridge 710 to Be Built at Catawba
Morgantown May 22 Major 8S. C. Brady chief engineer of the Buckhannon and Northern railroad re bus y on plans for an extension from Riverville into Fairmont by building a bridge 950 to 1000 feet long across the Monongabela river at Catawba and five miles of track on the east side of the Monongabela.
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Catawba
Morgantown
C. Brady
Buckhannon and Northern Railroad
Sion
Buckhannon
Northern
Riverville
Fairmong
Johnson Funeral for Mrs Johnson at Wilkes Home
Funeral services for Mrs Bm Johnson 56 died at Monticello home of Mrx Wilkes will be held at the Wilkes residence at 2 PM Saturday with burial in Bilk View cemetery. She leaves one son George Johnson in Ohio. The post office department creates a new office named Ransom near Charles Town, a convenience for many residents.
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Bm Johnson
Mrx
Muwird Wilkes
Monticello
Avenue
Wilkes
Bilk View
George Johnson
Ohio
Mexican Battle Report Near Sacramento In Northeast Mexico
Reports from constitutional leaders describe a clash near Sacramento in northeast Mexico in which 190 federals were ambushed and killed. Leaders are gathering across the river for a military conference.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Sacrarmento
Mexico
Great Excitement Mounts as Contest Nears Finish
The Daily Telegram reports a heated race for a $6,000 prize in its big voting contest. Excitement grows as competitors push toward the finish line amid intense public interest.
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Telesgram
Keenest Rivalry 1 Feature Existing Now
Contest editor notes danger of overconfidence in a heated race. Frank A. Gill and Mary J. Cramp head the Roll of Honor as district representatives. Judges include Mayor W. Cole and bankers Oscar Wilt and William Lewis among others.
Alleged Bribery Checks In Court
In Boston, March 23, vouchers from the American Woolen Company to Frederick J. B. Atteaux were presented at the Atteaux trial. A $505 check covered strike expenses in Lawrence, and a $2100 check dated June 26, 1912, was marked in full for all claims to date. The government alleges the payments, authorized by President Woods, supported a conspiracy with John J. Green and EW Pitman to plant dynamite in Lawrence striker homes to sway public opinion against the mills. The defense contends Woods was connected and the company aided the conspiracy through him.
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Iboston
Mass
theAmerican Woolen Company
Frederick JB
Atteaux
Tolal of Atteaux
William M. Wood
Dennis J. Collins
Lawrence
President Woods
John J. Green
EW. Pitman
American Woolen Companya
King George Calls for World Peace in Berlin
King George of England, visiting Emperor William in Berlin, urges continued world peace. He says preservation of peace is his fervent desire and aligns with his late father's aims.
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George of
England
Berlin
Germany
King George
Mtmperor
William
Chilton Accepts Invite to Barboursville Jubilee
Semior Chilton has accepted an invitation from the Barboursville Board of Trade to attend the Ulg celebration in Barboursville during the first week of June. The event marks Barboursville’s hundredth anniversary, the state’s fiftieth, ten years of local industrial activity, and twenty-fifth year of Mortis Harvey College. A homecoming and formal program are planned, with possible attendance from local residents.
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Washington, D. C
Semuor Chilton Hus
Barboursville
Mortis Harvey College
Aged Farmer Samuel L. Davis Dies at Johnstown Home
Samuel L. Davis, a prosperous retired farmer aged 82, dies after a brief illness at his Johnstown home. He leaves widow Cassie Davis and three sons William A. Davis Simon P. Davis and James M. Davis all of Johns town. Funeral set for 10 30 Saturday at the Methodist Protestant church in Chins town with interment near the church.
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Samuel L. Davis
Johnstown
Cassie Davis
Cassie Lewis
William A. Dais
Simon’p.davis
James M. Davis
Governor Treated Coal Miners Fair In Charleston
A board of inquiry was appointed in Charleston on May 2 to investigate the explosion at Fort Moultrie that killed three artillerymen and Captain G F G Hania, wounded nine others. Col. Frederieke S. Strong orders inquiry to determine cause amid a fatal blast from a gun pierce.
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Charleston
Fort Moultrie
GF. G. Hania
Company
Coast Artillery Corn
Hania
Frederieke S. Strong
West Virginia Medical Association elects officers
The West Virginia state medical association elected officers for the coming year during today's session in Charleston. Governor Matfield attended the proceedings. Officers named include President R. E. Venning of Charleston, Vice Presidents M. Scott of Ritefeld and S. R. Murphy of Philippi, Secretary A. V. Butt of Dayly, and Treasurer H. G. Nicholson of Estony. An executive committee was also named.
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Imy Associaten Press
Charleston
West Virginia State Medical Association
Amsulpe
Uday
Biyerwtd
Matfield
R.E. Venning
M. Scott
Ritefeld
S. R. Murphy
Philippi
James G. Gooper
Cimeron
A. V
Governors Discuss Split View With Debs and Socialists
A high level conference between Governor Hatfield and Socialists led by Eugene V. Debs and Victor Berger ends with guarded optimism. Debs says the governor treated the leaders fairly and that enforcement of laws and protection of working men's rights are promised. The talks touch on coal field tensions and press suspensions conditionally allowed with inflammatory articles.
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Hatfield
Eugene V. Debs
Victor Berger
Debs
Berger
Socialist Party
iCabin Creek
Hutheld
Socialist
Huntington
New River District
Union
Subscriptions urged ahead of Monday closing rush
All contestants are urged to turn in old subscriptions on Saturday to ease Monday handling. Reports indicate a rush day next Monday as closing rules are clear and contestants expect a tight finish. Victory means much, with rivals determined to win and attract reserve votes, making the final standings extremely close.
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ORD
Wren
Noted Tensions Between United States and Japan Amid Mistrust
An unidentified speaker from the Palmerda Baptist Foreign Missionary Society warns of hostility between the United States and Japan, describing both as enemies amid rising tensions. The message references James H. Franklin of Boston as foreign secretary and mentions an address read aloud.
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Ames H. Franklin
Boston
Almerda
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Keendil Parbiture Company
Clark Tee
Maria C. Everhardt
George Everhardt
Dsscus
Hope Natural Gas Company
Philadelphia Company
Samuel Galn
Ulla Tekel
Mr. Wilson
Wilson
Washington, D
Sisson
Mississippi
House
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France
Hillis
Wilson and Underwood
West Virginia
Thomas
Fairmont
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Wilks
Montcelle, Avenue
Postolice Departments
Ransom
Charles Town
Frank A. Gill
Mary J. Cramp
W. J Ashcraft
D. Martin
Will H. Cole
Clarkshoro
Oscar C. Wilt
Empire National Bank
The
Parsons-Sanders Company
William H. Lewis
Merchants National Bank
J. M. Carskadon
the Palace Furniture Company
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Samuel _L. Davis
Board OF Inquiry
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