Independence League Affair in West Virginia Politics
An Independence League movement forms in West Virginia aiming to nominate a new state ticket and align with national independents. The effort faces opposition from Democratic and Republican factions and seeks a November convention to set a slate led by an anti-Niyan-Rennert coalition.
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Mit
Beyen-Henrytl- McGraw-Noll
Gover
Dof
Nadie
Independence League
Theo Wweeka
Ont Democratic Party
Lenn
Bowie
Eyntemian
Matthewa
Tynsley
West Virginia
Fire damage prompts renovations at girls industrial home
Restoration work accelerates after a fire at the girls industrial home. Plans include new entrance, enhanced porches, and updated facilities for students, with masonry and carpentry by skilled workmen. Officials note improved safety features and ongoing improvements across the Lincoln cottage area.
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la Hem
Anak
Atlas
Witchill
Lincoln Cottage
Diary of a City Trolley Disaster Recalled in Fragment
Fragmentary OCR recalls a major streetcar crash with crowds awaiting evacuation on Adaiton Street. The account names the Anhetion company and Charteshon authority amid ongoing investigations and delayed operations across multiple blocks.
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Adaiton
Toace
Evernils
Ani
Degren
Anhetion Company
Anit Te
Merle
Deiewithy
Chigaeg
Rourke
the Pets
Toritelit
Bashratl Players Go to Wan Court Admission
Court records indicate a tree admission at Clarkshnrg and Graftan ianehall Lowms. The West Vir Kina Wate Association oversaw the proceedings. The crowd filled the hall as attendance was noted by officials this morning.
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Bashratl
Wan
Judge Tate Abandons Fitting Up Today
Olin Klineal is recovering from typhoid fever at home of patents Mr mudtra 0. Bouthorn at Adminsion. John C Southern presides as attorney while tainted correspondence and middle bass referenced in unclear text are noted.
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O. Sryt
Tate
Enaiani
Olin Klinealt
John C Southern P
I Patents
Mr Mudtra
Bouthorn
Poorly Rendered Union Meeting and Election Report
Fragmentary OCR recounts a elementary union meeting at Mulberry with officers to be elected and remarks urged by delegates. Lincoln Nebraska reports Bryan delivering a speech and a talk on aged care at the venue as insolvency grounds hinder proceedings.
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Mies
Ithimaner Luienoen Mulberry
Ratilay Levers
Power House Tragedy Claims Wiring At Jays Point
Jarl Dickon about 27 was killed yesterday afternoon at Jays Point near Fairmont after contact with an electrical current at the power house where he worked as an electrical worker.
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Jarl Dickon
Sistimily
Jays Pme
Fairmont
Clark’s Ankle Broken In Morning Baseball Injury
Local athlete James Clark suffered a broken right ankle during a baseball game after attempting a slide at third base. Dr Johnston treated the injury, and Clark, a popular multi-sport athlete at Larkwell College, faces an uncertain return this fall.
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James Clark
Bratton
Clark
Yo Haves
Jirk
Jimmy
Free Tickets Offered For Final Galvani Show
A limited free ticket offer is announced for the final Galvani performance at a local venue. One free ticket per person is promised to those purchasing before 6 o'clock this evening, with advance tickets required to receive the benefit.
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Galvani
Heguera
Hite Hawe
Ander
Unclear historical meeting notes and candidate hints
Fragmentary OCR text outlines two meetings with premotion references and names that seem garbled. It mentions a United Brereer Cte event, a clirkabure Savon bowe clit, and nominees including Hisden Of Lue pears, with vague allusions to a Sunday gathering and a presidential view, but lacks recoverable specifics.
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United Brereer
Clapkabure
Thorn
Fae
the Baptist
Hive
Unclear Telegram Fragment About Committee Allegiances
Fragmentary telegram mentions Le Havre and Blaby Committees with vague references to political alignment. Names and places are garbled, making the intended actors and actions uncertain. The text hints at election tickets and party affiliations but lacks coherent facts for a precise summary.
Fall of Japanese stronghold reported in Tokyo incampiment
Reports from Tokyo describe the destruction of four thousand houses in Sehike provinces amid fei bombardment. Observers note dramatic devastation and widespread ruin as the Fran Army of the Iteputte suffers losses.
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Tokio
Japan
Sehike
West Virginia Fair Race Delivers Fast Free-For-All Pace
The West Virginia Fair Association concludes its annual fair with a fast free-for-all pace. King Direct, driven by Cheney, injured in a crash but leads heats, clocking 2:08 for a pace record while other heats show mixed results. Crowd attendance mirrors Wednesday as multiple purses and drivers compete across trotting and pacing events.
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King
New Fair
Apeedy
Anlaw
Etter
Stellary
B. Burling
Richmond
Dy Welch
Cumberland
Teant Gien
Green
Sedalia
Chowry
Freestor
Mittin Pires
H. B. Stodnwy
Mavchesters
Tramps Burn Cars On Railroad Tracks In Glen Eric
Three box cars belonging to the railroad burned on the tracks in front of Swift and Co s warehouse in Glen Er ic Friday morning about seven o clock. The cars were supervised and aside from their loss no damage was done. It is supposed that the fire was started by tramps.
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Swift & Co
Glen Eric
Grafton Angers Drummers In Nine to Nine Tie
An OCR readout details a baseball game at Union Park where the Drummers and Grafton Angers tied 9 to 9. McCormick started for the Drummers with Fletcher finishing. for Grafton Andrews began, then McIlvaine. Line scores cite Clark Conaway McGinty McKenna and Dawson among players with hits, steals, and errors listed, plus pitching notes for Dunbar McCoombs Hite and Fletcher.
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Oration
Union Park
Reduit
McCormick
Fletcher
Grafton Andrews
McIlvaine
Clark
Conaway
McGinty
McKenna
Ing
Balles
F-Dawson
Dawson
Mckenn
J. Dawson
McAvoy
Arben
Pletcher
Andrews
Merlvalue
Pteher
Dunbar
McCoombs
Hite
McCormies
Uilage
Melvaine i
Aligs
Umpfro
Jenkins
Clarksburg
Alb
F. Dawson
Mokena
Rfan
Wilson
Ooonowily
Arkhen
Meteher
Drumm
Gratton
Tacohaon
Ferguson
James
Fancar
Jallos
Bouldin
Sargent Dies Washington J G Sept 4
Frank P Sargent, immigration commissioner in Washington, died after illness of several months. He was 84 years old. He served in government service and led the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen.
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City of
Washington
J. G
Frank P.sargent
Camgnereo
Johor
Rielie McKinlay
Brotherhiond
Wit arrive in new touring OAst from Mannington
James Phimps and family are visiting in their handsome new 1909 touring car. They will stay with Charles E Brooks over Sunday after arriving Saturday afternoon.
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James Phimps
Mannington
Charles E.brooks
Vension Whek Pension Week and Crane Offers
The item notes a pension week event and crane offers with FovEMVRs made out and Washington Tapton referenced in a concise, period voice. The readable fragments suggest organizational actions linked to pensions and equipment offers during the week, with names and places implied.
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Tapton
Farmer Loses Barn and Farmstead to Devastating Fire
A blaze at farmer Lam Goodwin’s farm east of the city destroyed a barn, wagon, harness, corn crib, a mowing machine, and a buggy. The farmhouse and a smokehouse narrowly escaped. no stock was harmed. Goods were away overnight, and investigators suspect arson though no motive is confirmed. The total loss exceeds one thousand dollars.
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Lam
Goodwin
Beardin Tutton
Nic
Gondwin
Death of Dr Cummings Shocks Local Medical Fraternity
The body of Dr B E H Cummions who led at his home Thursday morning with typhoid fever was buried in the cemetery on Friday. The medical fraternity and Clarkesburg mourn the loss of a respected, cheerful physician. Born in Monroe county in 187, he studied at Hallogor Modien College class of 1902 and practiced in Marion, later moving to the city with his brother Dr William DeForest. He fell ill April 1 and after a courageous battle, passed away, survived by his brothers and wife and mother living in Roanoke and Virginia residencies.
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B. EH. Cummions
Datoreat
Bardia
Cummings
Medleal Fraternity
Clarkes
Henry PL Cumimings
Monroe County
Biaptist Church
Hallgorr Modien College
Prietieng
Medielte
Miarahythe
Nopetus
Rone Cummings
Meg
Boirorant
Ulls
Court grants injunction restraining Arkansas railroads
In federal court a temporary injunction was issued against Iron Mountain Southern and other lines operating in Arkansas. The order prevents enforcement of a new two cent fire law and blocks interference with railroad rate increases on interstate traffic.
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Railway Commission of State
Rotten Work and Slur Tactics in Barbour County Primary
A Wheeling Intelligencer report excerpt denounces slanderous charges against Charles W. Swisher and recounts alleged tactics by A H Ballah and supporters. It questions the credibility of opponents, notes party dynamics, and urges voters to judge based on factual evidence while highlighting campaign methods and internal divides.
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Chicago
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Charles W. Swisher
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Philip
H. Ballah
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Horton
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Halla
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Ballan
Barbour
Ratlah
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Wample
Mr. Schahar
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