Hughes Campaign Opens In Ohio With Taft Support
In Youngstown Ohio Governor Hughes of New York and Senator Beveridge lead a Republican rally chaired by Governor Waris. The event features introductory remarks by Anthony J. Vorya and a heated address praising the party’s achievements and warning against the opposing faction, highlighting the need to defend popular rights and conservative governance.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Hughes
New York
Sedaton Beveridge
Waris
Wiekork
Harris
Anthue J. Vorya
Juvoridze
Republican Party
Ite
Atlin
Tammany Hall
Philadelphia mother seeks missing son in Harry Johnson case
A Philadelphia mother, Eliza Johnston, writes Magistrate Gordon hoping her missing son Harry Johnston might be the man shot in Clarksburg by Bank President Pletcher. The letter, seeking confirmation, notes a three year absence and describes traits to aid identification amid ongoing inquiries. Magistrate Gordon will consult with the coroner and report back. New York details accompany the appeal.
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Smother
Harry Johnson
A.J. Pletcher
Bee I Hive
G. Harry Gordon
Philadelphia
Gordox
Harry Johnston
Clarksburg
Pletcher
Eliza Johnston
Pemberton Street
Gordon
W.P. Camp
Money Given to The Homes For Reform Effort
Mrs. Alge L. Dent of Ultimora represents the National Florence Crittenton Mission and is in West Virginia to raise funds for Parkerbane and Whorugg tumexes. She carries a commission from Mrs. Kate W. Barrett and letters from President Roosevelt. Local subscriptions listed include amounts from D. Brit, B.T. Weir, J. Koblegard, The A. Radford Poetry Co., and many others.
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Alge L. Dent
Ultimora
Dent
Florence Crittenton
West, Virginia
Nasonal
Parkersbane
Kate W. Barrett
Washington, D.C
Roosevelt
Autsel
West
P. IE
GP Leatherbury
Ike Ri
LD. Wilson
Fuse
Slayton
J. Gasley
de Mason
Myrag
C. B. Johnson
J. Wood
Bank Suspends Pittsburg Institution Under State Order
The Cremopolitan national bank of University suspended operations today by order of the banking commissioner. Officials reported a fair-seed one thermal incident caused a notable disruption, with the bank cited as insolvent. The capital stock stood at $500,000 and the institution reportedly faced a recapitalization need of $7,900,000.
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Pittsburg
Wright's Flight Urmans Planes September
Fragmentary report notes Wright’s airplane flight lasting 79 minutes and 45 seconds before an approaching audience. Mention of Beare Farmsen and metal mitt appears as garbled names.
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Urmans
Fir Wright
Aden
Marriage License Issued for Edward Wunt and Mary Moline
A marriage license was issued to Edward Leon Wunt and Mary Moline. The formal record notes the couple’s names and the license date.
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Newnes
Edward Leon Wunt
Mary Moline
Resignation of Senator Sam Montgomery Reported
The Charleston Mall verifies the resignation of Senator Sam Montgomery of Preston County from the State Tax Commissioner’s office. Montgomery, a Republican, plans a campaign tour, citing time constraints as he supports the ticket.
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Sam Montgomery
Charleston
Preston County
White
Montgomery
Preston
State Committee
West Virginia Fair Association elects five new directors
At the fair grounds meeting, stockholders elected five directors to replace those whose terms expired. New directors are R. J. Garley, J. B. Stour, Camden Sommers, A. C. Parr and Thomas C. White. All were re-elected except Garley. Terms run two years and directors will meet in January to select officers.
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West Virlula Fair Association
Ternoy Tate
R. J. Garley
J. 8
Stour
Camden
Teachers Arrive to Begin Work Monday in City
Most of the public school teachers with posts in the city have arrived and are ready to start on Monday. Present are Prof. Frank Ortright of Sago Towhur county Mine Machel Casino and Mix Gertruda Yollock of Buck Tannon.
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Rom ‘Denen Sutelde
Svt
Frank Ortright
Sago
Towhur County
Mine Machel Casino Hd Mix
Church Brunto n Sabbath Day Services Planned
Church Brunton observes Sabbath on September 12 with a full day of events at Lom Creek. Morning sermon covenant meeting and communion, afternoon Sabbath school under Deaton supervision, with a bond and addresses after services during an all day meeting and dinner on the ground.
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Lom Creek
Deaton
Judge Nathan Goff Declines Governor Campaign Bid
Telegraph from Milwaukee confirms Judge Nathan Goff will not seek or support the Republican nomination for governor. The message urges that his name not be used in political matters, signaling his intent to remain out of state politics and disfavoring further campaign chatter.
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Nathan Goff
Milwaukee
Guy Comn
Charles W. Swisher
Judge Goff
Goff
Judge Gof
Belter
Stuart F. Reed
Judge Galt
Galt
Galt: “Milwanker, Wis., Sept. 4, 1908 “Hon. S. F. Read, “Clarketurg, W. Va
Repubblican
Tominge
Foundations Started for Three Houses on Jackson Square
Edward J. Doyle and Daniel Henry have finished stone brick and cement foundations for three two story frame dwellings on Jackson Square facing East Pike Street. The homes, for Parker Coudre, P. J. Lydon, and Thomas Connell, will cost about 26,000. A. S. Rodney of Rochester N Y, a noted horse owner and feeder, leased with the track at the fair grounds and will locate training headquarters nearby.
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Edward J. Doyle
Daniel Henry
Jackson Square
East
Pike Street
Parker Coudrr
P. J. Lydon
Thoman Connell
A. S. Rodney
Rochester
Fair Grounds
Senate
Track record broken at Clarksburg fair races Friday
The West Virginia Fair at Clarksburg concluded with record breaking times in the Free For All, led by King Direct from Rochester with 2.08% track marks amid perfect weather and strong nightly crowds. Management praised conditions and vigilance. racing featured six heat events and several close finishes while other fair attractions, cattle and poultry exhibits, ponies, and a subdued gambling scene drew steady attendance.
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West Virginia
Stavir
King Direct
Bay Station
Rodney
Rochester
N.Y
Clarksburg
Thor
B. Bh
Gold Hill
W. Whitney
Chicago
Whitney
Cesses
Box Elder, Jr
J. A. Clark
Fairmont
Clark
Harrison
Ethan K
Keyser Farm
Keyser
Fonnson
Reidheart
H. Wilson
Connellsville
Wilson
Edmleton
Clemons Farm
Xenia
Hedrick
Esring
Richmond
Grezna Lasso
Wire
Wilkes
Todney
Glenna
Glenn Athol
G. W. Green
Sedalla
Watklba
Perr K
Cyh. H
Reward J. MJ
Welsh
Axt
Cumberland
Wels
Bonnie
Scott-Smith incident reports exaggerated in Wheeling
An investigation found Wheeling dispatches about the Scott-Smith encounter were greatly exaggerated. Senator Scott has not been laid up or under medical care and did not sustain a scratch in the affray.
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Wheeling
Scott-Smith
Scott” Tan
Order Issued to West Virginia National Guard for Fort Harrison Maneuvers
Adjutant General Burlew's office issues transport orders for West Virginia National Guard troops to Fort Benjamin Harrison. Troops move September 10 for a maneuvers period through September 21, with multiple infantry companies assigned routes via Wheeling Columbus Parkersburg Cincinnati and Huntington. Medical and staff officers join closest sections. subject to brigade command adjustments.
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Burlew
West Virginia National Guard
Fort Benjamin Harrison
West Virginia
West
Adjutant General's Office
Charleston
Wheeling
Columbus
Parkersburg
Cincinnati
Point Pleasant
Ridgeway
Huntington
Fairmont
Morgantown
Burton
Littleton
Aerion
Mar Unsburg
Piedmont
Clarkabore
Parkersbore
Poly Pleasant
Scale signed by multiple window glass firms in West Virginia and Ohio
Advices received today show firms signing the National Window Given Work scale including West Fork Glam Company Clarice burg Morgantown Ideal Window Glass Company West Union Crescent Window Glas Company Clarks Dure Lafayette Glam Clarkabung Camp Gina Com pany Mt Vernon Kervine Gin Company Eldred Walls Glas Company Sistatrehe Faremont Gines Company Palmont. Active window glass operations across the field total 15 to 560 hand operated plants preparing for renewals next week. County court to award contracts for several bridges this afternoon.
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West Fork Glam Company
Clariceburg
W. Va
W. R Jones Glan Company
Morgantown
Ideal Window Glass Company
West Union
Crescent Window Glas Company
Weston
Clarks Dure
Lafayette Glam Companies
Clarkabung
Camp Gina Company
Mt Vernon
Kervine Gin Company
Eldred
Walls Glas Company
Sistatrehe
W. Way
Faremont Gines Company
Palt* Mont
W. Vx
Next Wren
Taft Era Praises and Questions of Reform Movement
Youngstown commentary assesses Taft era achievements and Theodore Roosevelt's influence. It lauds the seven years of progressive reforms including railroad rate regulation, meat and drug safety laws, irrigation, labor protections, the Chinese Exclusion Act defense, and government employee compensation. It notes bipartisan support and Republican leadership while warning against impracticable leaders and emotional agitation. Continued discussion promised on page 5.
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Youngstown
Berdades
Ohio
Roosevelt Police
Comemand
Washington
Theodore Noorevelt
Moidirn
Hay
Gran
Eich
Republicae Party
Etampis
Rexan
Tiestv
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