Governor Candidate Drama Delays Republican Split in Charleston
In Charleston on September 22 the Republican state committee delayed a decision on a vacant governor nomination after Charles W. Swisher withdrew. Arnold C. Scherr and Lincoln party representatives pressed for joint talks, with subcommittees failing to reach formal offers and calls for a full state committee reorganization. The panel adjourned to continue discussions with hopes for a compromise among factional leaders.
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Charleston
Arnold C. Schorr
Charles W. Swisher
Meno
Republican State Committee
Republian
Swisher
Tewan
Arnold C. Scherr
Rik Asioblates
Lincoln
Anry
Schert
Mr. Scherr
Jx Fallowers
Ant
Mexars
Hadett
Woodyard
Fleming
Light and Bright
Scherr
Panins
Wate Cement Fee
Thiesle
Wwe
Ogden
Wheeling
Wiley
Fordin
Dorsey Dies From Self Inflicted Wound
Morganhwon resident George Dorey died from a self inflicted wound after an attempted suicide with a shotgun. Amelia Dorsey and son Ray notified Weston authorities. A trunk search revealed a cartridge and details of the act given in a statement by Dorey last week. The city has $35,000 in bank for street paving and water works.
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George Dorey
Morganhwon
Upoh
Amelia Dorsey
Rayment Laut
Weston
Tikes Charke
Roclynd
George Durtow
Wild
Kami Hine
Bad Daly
Tiy
City of
Salem
Spitting Habit Targeted by Hearst Independence Visit
West Virginia reports note Hearst Independence League leaders sought to list electors for a new ticket and plan a statewide canvass. A federal official warned against ongoing spitting in public areas urging action to curb a habit seen as filthy and unsanitary and promising measures if ignored.
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Independence League
West Virginia
Wheeling
Lpt
Hearst
Indepenence League
Attorne
Whitstops
West
Heast
Hi Ben
Bryan
Swisher Withdraws From Governor Candidacy in WV Republican Rifts
Charleston dispatch reports Charley W. Swisher announcing his withdrawal from the West Virginia GOP gubernatorial race. He cites party unity and opposition to a split ticket, saying his action aims to preserve the Republican campaign and support fellow nominees.
Democratic Leader Denies Campaign Cash Transfer Claim
New York September 22 Chairman Mark of the Democratic national committee denies in a telegram to President Roosevelt that $100,000 from the 1904 campaign was turned over to Mack by former Chairman Taggart. He states there is not a word of truth in the reported interview and insists the claim is false.
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New York
Mark
Democratic National Committee
Roosevelt
Timothy J. Woodruff
Repube Tour
Mack
Taggart
Roosevelt Ends Summer Vacation at Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt concludes his final summer vacation of this term at Oyster Bay. He leaves amid cheering crowds with his family and White House staff for Washington, reporting in splendid spirits.
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Oyster, Bay, L. i
Roosevelt
Cave
United States
White House
Washington
President John Hays Hammond opens National Republican rally
A large crowd gathered as President John Hays Hammond addressed the National Republican League convention. The event highlighted party unity and upcoming campaign momentum with passionate supporters in attendance.
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Nath
John Hays Hammond
Repaiiteal
Lessue
Statement on Roosevelt given no answer by Foraker
The record shows no reply to President Roosevelt's statement issued last night. Senator Foraker will issue his response today and may speak tonight or later in the week.
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Cincinnat
Roosevelt
Senator Foraker
Baby Dies After Fire in Chiefath Mines
The two month old child of Mr and Mrs Jaiis Conley of Chieftath Mines died early Tuesday morning. The body was taken to Ward county in the afternoon for burial there.
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Stra Jaiis Conley
Chieftath
Wirt
Convictions in elgoult court two cases and more
Jasper Harper, colored, convicted of unlawful assault on Bila Harper alias Bila Davis and faces a possible penitentiary term from one to five years after slashing with a knife at the Swager hole. Others charged include Constante Schrader and Bart Morrison for shooting Joe Calomine with the state to prove who fired. multiple witnesses named. trial not concluded today. Edie Bamberger found guilty of cheating a foreigner. George Bable and Ivan Stasic convicted of assault. Daugherty posted $100 for court appearance. A new bond was ordered in the case of CL Metarty versus i. c. The Theram case against Dave Smith dismissed.
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Elgoult Court
Jasper Harper
Bila Harper
Bila Davis
Constante J. W. Schrader
Bart Morrison
Trai
Joe Calomine
Talat
Schrader
Lee
Salem
Trimble
Glen Ik
Morrison
Calomine
Messrs
Sperry
Harvey W. Harmer
W E. Morrin
Ediie Bamberger
Rought
George Bable
Rank Kuri
Ivan Stasic
Dick Daugherty
CL. Metarty
I. c
MC Theram Gains
Dave Smith
Torm
Smith Is Held on Federal Excise Violations
John Smith of this county has been held at Grafiin by a United States commissioner on charges of violating national excise laws. The arrest was made by OMerr KE, D. Hhpp. He gave bond of $500 for the November term of the federal court at Philippi.
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John 0. Smith
Grafiin
United States
Omerr KE
D. Hhpp
Philippi
Dowie Family Obituary Notices a Grand Rapids
John Murtzy Dowie aged 83 father of Joan Alexander Dowie founder of Zion City died in Grand Rapids today. A. L. Wait of Porkersburg is a case business visitor.
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Grand Rapids
Mid
John Murtzy Dowie
Joan Alexander Dowie
Zion City
A. L. Wait
Porkerebure
Cas
Blue and Red Cards Carried Off at Fair
One man seriously hurt and a dozen rescued as a fire threatened 100 more at a big apartment house at 2 West 118th Street New York. Police suspect Black Hand retaliation after two members were imprisoned for attempting blackmail. Loss estimated at $300,000.
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New York
West 118Th Street
Black Hand Society
Inmate Kills Two at St Hilna Beths Asylum
Inmate Aarden Lightfoot killed Patrick Malonay overseer of the grounds and Molle Folin a young inmate with an iron bar at St Hilna Beths asylum. He was wounded by a guard and later captured after escaping to swamps. A second report notes a young woman found dead near Monon railroad station, body bearing blunt force trauma and unclear identity.
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Asylum
Washington
Aarden Lightfoot
Mulatto
St. Hilnabeth’s Asylum For the
Patrick Malonay
Molle Folin
Te Swamps
Redford
Ind
Monon
Alleged Bank Robber Gimcago Arrested in Niles Case
Sept 22 reports John Almons of Niles Ohio was arrested here on a bank robbery charge. He allegedly participated in a plot to steal about twenty thousand dollars from a bank at Biles.
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Gimcago
John Almons
Troker
Niles O
Biles
New Baby in Northview Makes Local Family Cheer
Mr and Mrs Alpha McCrang of Northview rejoice over the birth of a bouncing baby boy yesterday at their home. The word came in a cheerful notice to the community.
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NEW Baby
Northview
Alpha MrcCrang
First days racing at Old Clarksburg Fair draw big crowd
The Old Clarksburg Fair opened with afternoon races witnessed by about two thousand people. Premiums were awarded across departments amid a large livestock show and several ground attractions including a balloon ascent by Jack Cassell. Racing results list pace and trot heats with entries from Ashgrove to Tad and Riverside Stock Farm.
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Clarksburg
Jack Cassell
Taft Campaign Busy Day Leads to Chicago Speech
In Cincinnati on September 2 Judge Taft met delegations to a Baptist convention in Lexington and planned a rally with the National League Republican clubs. Bands and crowds enliven Taft headquarters as the campaign runs sixteen days long with a special train departure at 8 a m. The party will stop at Brook Indiana for a George Ade celebration before the Chicago remarks.
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Cinginnati
Délagater
Lexington
National League Republican Club
Taft
National League of Republican Clubs
Brook
Ind
Chicago
Weston asylum sought for insane man Nusum after attack
Truce Nusum of Reedy, Wirt county, became Inane a couple of weeks ago and wounded John Woodyard before being run down. He was taken to the county jail at Weston where authorities admit him. Nusum objects to returning to Spencer, so Wirt county officials seek a commitment to Weston Institution due to his condition.
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Nusum
Reedy
Wirt
John Woodyard
Wrathton
Naum
Spencer
Weston Institutins
Payne Property Sold At Main and Water Corner
Mr Sallier of Payne tonay sold the southwest corner of West Main and Water Street to Jacob Aman for 16000 dollars. The lot size is 120 feet and contains a two story dwelling.
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Sallier
Payne Tonay
West Main and
Water
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