City Council holds special session with various permits approved
The council and Mayor Wood met Friday in a special session to address street and utility matters. They voted unanimously to fund $100 for street decorations tied to a monument dedication, referred a matter to the city attorney, granted M. E. Adams permission to erect a two story building on East Main, reconsidered and granted Dr. J B Payne pavement relaying on West Main, and discussed sewer work on Clay street. The council set the next meeting and acted on suspensions of two colored policemen, Farmer and Gray, by the mayor.
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Wood
Ely
M. E. Adams
East Maih Street
J. B. Payne
Alee-Gorpening
West Main Street
John Hom
Garret
Payne
C. Ay Pinly
Shifting Campaigns At Gracion Rally Involving Mirallon
A chaotic scene at Gracion’s Brakman opery hall drew a large crowd to hear Airs Ghieseuck critique tax laws while Mirallon and other locals campaigned. Speakers included Celebrities and party figures urging turnout as the county courthouse crowd listened to politics pivot toward the upcoming election.
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Sgrafton
Gracion
Fean
Eneral Krazar
Dininovtis
TreHdeer
Alene
Heine
Alko
Auto Gap Race At Pamicway Sets Long Distance Records
Groree Robertson wins the fourth Vande Hi automobile race in American Automobile, setting four new American records for long distance speed. Merbert Lytle drives second, Joeny Thalian third. The event drew a large crowd along the course with many spectators watching from vantage points.
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Motor Pamicway
L. L
Groree Robertson
Merbert Lytle
Driv- Joeny Thalian Cae
Milllion Personn
Sylvanev Body Taken to Silk City Railroad Accident Report
A railroad brakeman from the Frashimote & Ono line died after a rear tire failure caused a crash on the Pushire Flyer en route to Windsor City Saturday. The incident occurred when tire troubles forced the train to stop and the brakeman was fatally injured.
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B. . Davis
Frashimote & Ono
Hay
Ralizund
Retia
Amore
Wiwond City
Republican Club appoints committees for patriotic demonstration
The executive committee of the Tart Republican Club met Friday night and named committees on arrangements finance decorations and music for the patriotic demonstration planned for next Saturday. The event aims to unite local industries businesses and citizens in a large march with red white and blue banners, promising to be the greatest political demonstration in the region.
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Cluh
John B. Sowher
Joha
Williams
Thomas BE. Coleman
Br. F. R. Moore
J. O. Strooks
W_ G_ Caborn
H. Harding
EJ. Francois
EK. A. Baker
J. A. Jenkins
SP. Milstead
R. Bentley
John M. Knox
John I. Krot
Vlty
Degree conferred by Commandery 14 Knights Templar
The ceremony conferred the templar degree on five candidates named Rayer, S Kote gard, BF Thompson, FP Graham, Boyd E Horner and Paul Horner. Speeches followed by Howard L Canningham and others. Local dignitaries R M Brown and Lonniaigh attended.
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Commandery
Knights Templar
Témplar
Rayer
S. Kotegard
BF. Thompson
FP. Graham
Boyd E. Horner
Paul Horner
Howard L. Canningham
Knight R. M. Brown
Wheellog
Knight Lonniaigh
Kansas
Claude Pips
Tiekhannon
Orhers
Seherr-Auditor Clash Over State Budget Plans
State Auditor Arno C. Seherr denies blocking the budget agenda as he defends his role while the party factions in the legislature push for action. Campaigns and rallies in several towns reveal tension between fellow Republicans and Taft supporters as deadlines approach in Harrisburg.
Victory Victroid, Vandervort Endorses Taft Sherman
Attorney J. W. Vandervort of Parkersburg on the way home from Opehor Pete praises the triumphant election of Taft and Sherman. He notes strong support for the Republican ticket and signals optimism for party leadership and future rounds.
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J. W. Vandervort
Parkersburg
Opehor Pete
Vandervort
Taft
Sherman
Reverend J. Pryor Leads Successful Revival in Vandernut
The Rev. J. th Pryor, colored, pastor of the Mr. Zlob Baptist church, has long featured in revival meetings. His father, nearly recovered, is praised for health after a week of support with the They. JOM. Pryor, DD assisting his son and preaching to devoted listeners on Ay street.
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J. Th Pryor
Nistor
Zlob
Republican Gains Promised in 25 Years of Policy Shifts
A dated political summary argues that Republican rule expanded state institutions and cut taxes while raising others. It claims 16 new institutions, higher school funding, and large public building investments, contrasting Democratic spending and tax levels with Republican reductions in property tax rates and increases in public service taxes.
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Democratic Party
General Legislation Abolished State Offices and Sets Fees
The report notes abolition of state offices and a fee system aimed at county officers. It mentions a general two cent railroad fare, streams protected from stream grabbing, a public accounting law, Sunday saloon closure, child labor reforms, protection for mining and factory workers, weather protections for employers, free hospitals for hazardous occupations, and an eight hour day for public workers and telegraphers.
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Iiland
Lincoln Republican Leader Backs Glasscock in State Vote
Morgantown chairman Em Grant, a top Arnold Scherer supporter, urges all West Virginia Republicans to back William E. Glasscock and the entire state ticket. Grant vows to enforce party unity, oppose Democrats, and promote a clean, impartial administration if Glasscock wins.
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EM. Grant
Morgantown
Lincoln Republican Elde Committee
Arnold Schere
William E. Glasscock
Grant
Glaxsork
Glasscock
Ginsbeack
Aslonen
West Wit Kink
Ast Junge
Betar T
Steve Mave
Ginssegolr
S. B. Aikins
Salvation Army Captains Relief Fund Urges City Help
Captain Jr. R. Slayton of the Salvation Army starts a relief fund by private subscriptions. Funds were recently misread. the city pledged value is unknown. He hopes to raise money within two weeks to cover obligations and aid the needy with food and lodging, praising citizens cooperation.
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Jr. R. Slayton
Salvation Army
Captain Slayton
Taft special crowds fill Richmond area for final night
Large crowds gathered in Richmond and Indianapolis for the Taft special train journey toward Cary. The event drew significant spectator turnout along the route as the delegation advances, with crowds described as sizable and eager for the conclusion tonight.
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Richmond
Int
Indianapolis
Arate
Cary
Tineary
Marriage Licenses Granted to Listed Couples
Licenses to marry were issued to the following couples John Krell and Victoria Micheld wie Willa Adams ama Grate Brown Joan Alexander colored and Sarah Day colored.
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John Krell
Victoria Micheldwie
Willa Adams
Ama Grate Brown
Joan Alexander
Sarah Day
Conference story sparks vitriolic political feud
The article frames a supposed conference among Ginssceork Real Ui State committee and Senator Bling as a Democratic subterfuge to derail Republicans. It accuses Democrats of spreading falsehoods, misrepresenting the planned gathering, and predicting party defeat in the upcoming election.
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Alkins
Det
Pal Tae
Wnd
Democrat
Nord Mar
Gingsseouk
Misars
Ginsscork
Real
Ui State Committee
Senavor
Thay Menus
Ghassboek
Reet
Elina Indus
Flkina
Tving AP
Uwe Foundation
Uhtalr
Bryan in New York to Tour Southern Counties
Bryan is in New York and Jersey City after spending the night on a special car in railroad yards. He plans a tour through southern New York counties and will finish the day with a speech at Blaire tonight.
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Jersey City
N. Ty
Bryan
New York State
Blaire
Chicago Grain Market Wheat Prices Edge Higher
Chicago grain market reports show wheat prices firming with gains in early trading on Oct 24. Industry sources note slight upticks in futures as traders monitor supply conditions and demand signals.
City Council Advances Water Works and Street Improvements
November actions consider an ordinance to issue bonds totaling 225,000 for water works expansion and loan retirement. Funds target discharge of 1837 Water Works bonds, 1896 bonds, street improvements, and sewer system upgrades in Clarkesboro. The measure seeks next council reading and eventual adoption.
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Uonds Wyme
Clarkebure
Sld
Water Works Loan
Sli
Watter Works
Perdatetty Water Works
Clarksbore
State troops move to Reeitoot Lake incident defense
Tennessee National Guard units from EB and L companies head to Reeitoot Lake in response to a recent knife incident, reinforcing security as reports detail the event and location.
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Memphis
Tenn
National Guard of Tennessee
Reeitoot Lake
Whiskey Bar Court Dismisses Charges in Drunkenness Case
In police court Thursday morning Gary and Thompson along with Davin, alleged to be at the Swanser bar, faced a warrant over a disturbance when Inga was ejected. The judge did not sustain the charge, and the case was dismissed. James N. Willison, Lara Bunnell, and AL El Collins were not charged in connection with the incident. Three dollars were owed for a related offense on the day in question.
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Gary & Thompking
Bot Davin
Swanser
Inga
Tom Cordageham
James N. Willison
Lara Bunnell
AL EL Collins
Jy Dorante
Declared insane Lumberport woman after acid suicide attempt
Stella Ash was declared insane by Magistrate George H. Gordon after a cross county jail attempt by drinking car pelle acid. She is patient at Kenner hospital and will be sent to the Weston asylum once commitment papers are approved. The circuit court term ended Friday after a six week session.
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Stella Ash
Lumberport
Kenler Hospital
George H. Gordon
Iname
Weston
Papira
Waston
Asoon
Thar Place
Council Pushes Suspension Decision After Ratified Inquiry
The city council debated suspensions of officers after an affidavit detailing a notorious suspect surfaced. Mayor and councilors argued over legal authority to suspend and set a date for the next regular meeting, with motions adjusting the schedule amid time constraints.
West Virginia Board of Trade annual meeting set for Nov 10 11 1908
Clarksbury news notes entertainment committee and delegates to the West Virginia Board of Trade meeting to be held November 10 and 11 1908 in Clarksburg. Hundreds of festooned badges prepared for delegates feature a shield and coin pendant with Stonewall Jackson birthplace symbol and Confederate flag. The committee works to perfect plans and invitations are printed and sent free next week.
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Stonewall
Walde Hotel
Notable figures invited to West Virginia Board of Trade meeting
The Clacks burgh Board of Trade invites prominent men to address the annual meeting to be held in the city November 49 and 4b. George B. Cortalyah, secretary of the treasury, has been invited. It is hoped Mr. Gor tel you will attend.
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Clacksburgh Board of Trade
Addrewsen
Virginia Board of Trade
George B. Cortalyah
the Treasury
Hasmine
Bopall
Mr. sGor
FIERD SECRETARY TEIN Ac Linnetter, of tuindatitie
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a secretary named Tein Ac Linnetter connected to a Christian group and a minister role. It references a long tenure and a recent appointment, but the text is corrupted and leaves many names and details unreadable.
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Ac Linnetter
Tuindatitie
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