Woodford to Attend Chicago and Baltimore Political Conventions
Colonel Woodford of Bias Flow California will attend the Chicago convention on June 18 and the Baltimore convention on June 25. A long‑time attendee of every national convention for 44 years, he is described as versed in American political history. Born in Harrison County now Barbour, he stems from Revolutionary stock and British Howe lineage. He moved to Lewis County after the war, held roles as legislator, senator, and sheriff, and was once a candidate for West Virginia governor amid notable 1892 events.
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Woodford
Calif
Chicago
Colona Tue
Taylor
Filmore
Harricon County
Barbour
Revolutionary
Howe
Baltimore
Weay
Lewis County
West Virginia
Dielel Dowell
Aging Colonel's Travels and Generosity Remembered
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a colonel famed for generosity and travel. He hosted and aided many, dancing with dignitaries, visiting Paris Hippodrome, Switzerland, and Hondlurd, spending on new worlds while aiding the hungry. The writer laments waning strength and wishes long life and happiness.
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Yoo
Madrid
Hondlurd
Paris
Alpe
Switzerland
The Blue and the Gray Poem and Controversy
The piece recounts a Civil War era poem The Blue and the Gray by Francis Miles Finch inspired by women at a cemetery in Columbus and a contested publication in Atlantic Monthly and Tribune. It notes objections from editors and poets, Finch’s hesitations, and the poem’s eventual publication and reception, with lines describing fallen soldiers and a contested memorial mood.
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New York ‘Tribune
Columbus
Stee
Nonlee Sepesig
Francis Miles Finch
Ithaca
Finch
Boston
Editorinik
Saeed
Atlante
Mr. Fine
Jem
Tribune
Unknown Graves and the Silent Missing
Poetic meditation on uncounted graves of missing loved ones. Nature’s memory outlasts human loss, while society marks graves in memory days. The speaker laments lost kin and questions why some graves remain unseen by tender care.
Road Mileage Near Thousand in Wayne County Indiana
Wayne county auditor Bowman completes first compilation of road miles and bridges. Report shows 561 bridges, 648 culverts, 134 concrete arches and 581 separations. All streams in Franklin township bridged. 12 percent of fords bridged. Only thirty-two miles of improved road exist in the county.
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Wayne ‘County
Indy
Bowman
Wayne County
Franklin Township
Thierest
Unclear Sports Schedule Postponed by Rain
Fragmentary report lists postponed games and tentative start times in St Louis Pittsburgh New York Boston Brooklyn with unreadable teletype style figures. Details on teams and dates are obscured by OCR errors.
Detroit at St Louis and other early games on chart
Morning games begin at 10 20 with Detroit meeting St Louis Washington facing New York Philadelphia against Boston and Cleveland plays Chickx6 at Cleveland. The listing includes scores for Cleveland Chicago Boston New York Philadelphia Detroit St Louis and others.
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Todimy
Detroit
St. Louis
Washington
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Cleveland
Crubs
Ww. L
Chicago
Itf
Delphia
Seaton
George H White is Nominated for State Senator
Weston business leaders sign a testimonial endorsing George H White for the Republican nomination for state senator. The letter praises his maturity, education, integrity, and fitness for public service, listing numerous Weston and Lewis County officials and prominent citizens as supporters.
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George H. White
Weston
George E. White
Lewis County
Jegal
Busin
W. Lunnington
Itszone’ Bank
George A. ‘Hatzel
Linn Brannon
J. W.ross
National Ex‘change Bank
Weber
Vette Charles J. Swalth
Harry C. Bailey
J. S. Vandervort
Levis
County Bank
T. A. Whelan
Citi Jxena’ Bank
W. ‘J. Wilson
Education
Berlin
W. Va
J. W. Smith
W. G.kineman
Laws
John Fh. Qgonrad
Ry Vewell
Luke White
Lievyd Beeghley
Beughley
Lane back sale notice by dealers
Lane back is usually exhumed by shin item of the muscles of the back for which you will feel nothing better that. Chamber lain's i For sale by all dealers.
Local Police Chief Reports City Harassment Incident
In Westce town, Harriton, chief at police, notes a disturbance near Leciawae Ty. Details describe a confrontation involving individuals identified as H. 5, Ropes, and B. Roberts from Monadevil, with involvement from the Bay Telephone Company and district authorities.
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H. 5
Ropes
Tanaeer’ Bay Telephone Company
Westce
Tb. Harriton
Police
Weston
Hot Hallper
Leciawaety
Westen
Special Sales Signal Thrifty Window for Shoppers
A reader notes that Special Sales under stress serve stores with necessary funds while offering thrifty chances to patrons, though many ads may exaggerate value. The columnist calls attention to how these sales function in practice and their impact on both sellers and buyers.
Wild West exhibition features pony polo and mounted feats
A chaotic fragment describes an open air Wild West show with pony polo and mounted riding displays. It mentions a bull-on-torso tank feature, padded knees, skillful riders, and various equestrian acts, promising hearty horsemanship and energetic chase scenes.
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Cowbaya
Teal Red
Yequestriana
The Confederate Flag Design Adopted by Beauregard Tale
Beauregard recalls selecting a red field with a diagonal blue cross edged in white for the Confederate banner. The design, urged by various officers and figures, was finalized at Fairfax Court House, with Johnston shaping its oblong form. The tale ties the flag to prior proposals and a long lineage of ideas before reaching Beauregard’s army.
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Beauregard
New Orleans
Manassas
Bret
B Miles
Th House
Fairfax Court House
Tohnston
Coronel Amilee
Congress
Amaicy
Montgomery
Hawand C. Hancock
James B. Walto
New Chenix
Aion
Hequregardt
Walton
Bancock
Telegram Classifieds Teach About Homes
A brief note hints at learning from Telegram classified ads before buying a home. It suggests researching the market and reading listings to spot opportunities. No specific dates, prices, or entities are provided.
Men's Los S for That Suits at Great Price Deal
Local ad claims men can get suits at low prices with guaranteed satisfaction. It touts 3 suits for 15.00 and 10.00 buys a suit, promising a wide selection, extended guarantees, and a store that pleases shoppers more than any other.
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Ydu
Carpet Roads Proposed by English Expert at Royal Institution
A lecture at the Royal Institution discussed road design ideas, proposing a bituminous carpet with sand as an elastic skin to cover the crust. The carpet would resist puddles and noise, minimize shifting, and reduce road maintenance by spreading initial costs over many years.
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Royal Institution of London
Uquid
Royce
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Tan and Gun
Highland Bros. & Gore
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