Market Summary Shows Mixed Activity Across Rail Stocks
New York trading opened with pools and cliques boosting most stocks except Lehigh Valley and Reading which stayed strong. Norfolk and Western hit a new high near 126 1 2 percent after dividend adjustments. Volatility faded late as prices edged down with Rowing leading declines amid a 265000 share total.
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New York
Lehigh Valley
Reading
Norfolk & Western
Rowding
Mater
Not Lensen
Market report shows weakness in glass and oil stocks
Pittsburgh dispatch notes liquidations in the glassware sector led by American Window Glass Machine tones, with United Staben Glass steady at 26. Oil and gas markets showed relative resilience as Pure Oil rose, aided by Quaker Olaud Gandieldond. Regional drill activity includes Carter OM at Simon Baker hole, Hartland Oil and Gas at 2200 feet on Elliott Davenport tract, and multiple tests on Stoor Creek and Little Trace Run properties with mixed results.
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Pittsburgh
United Stacen Glas
Olaud Gandieldond
WGM Pte Ag
Gance
Ross Mining
San Toy
JG West
Lngn
Tad'neyar
McKim Creek
Meadeistrict
Tyler County
Carter OM Company
Simon Baker Hole
Hartland Ol and Gas Company
Elliott
J.C. Gerwig
Little Trace Run
Cart Sheets & Jarvis Have & Rg
David Shock
Ira G, Sayre & Co
Grain and Produce Market Declines Amid Stock Surplus
In Chicago on June 1 the wheat market fell to its lowest since last March due to large in store and afloat stocks and a better domestic crop outlook. Corn saw May shorts settle belatedly as a premium emerged. Acreage increases in the teaching states offered only a temporary halt to rising values.
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Chicago
West Virginia Drilling Expands with Numerous New Wells
Doddridge and Kanawha counties report a surge in test wells as many producers join old districts in West Virginia. On Browd Run and Reagrsi Bus, several tests show promising yields, while others barren or limited. In Duval and Elk districts, multiple outfits, including Big Creek Development and Empire Petroleum, report oil and gas activity with varying results, and Columbus Company reaches No 16 on Spring Run. Drilling tests grow weekly, signaling intensified exploration across multiple counties.
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Doddridge County
West Virginia
Gunhera
Walla
Carnegie Natural Gna ‘Company
Marnbatl Ann
Jane Davis
Producion
Silket
Little Sandy River
Ell
Knawha
United Pact Gas Company
W. E. Carter
Denis Huffman
Tun
Huffman
Portern Fork
Duval District
Linscoln County
Big Creek Development Company
W. G. Kingery
Beren
Lawrel Fork
United Fuel Gas Company
Lonsa No. 2
Horse Creek
Horny Creek
Pennoss Fork
Squawsand
Elk District
Kanawha County
Empire Petroleum Company
Chloe Wortz
Sme
Jarrett Holes
Smithfield Istelet
Roane County
Columbus Company
Brannon
Readers Letter Attacks Panama Expo Spending
Charleston editor Willams Keption responds to a Fairmont Times piece citing tax reports to claim state funds were misused. He argues against a costly Panama Pacific Expo building, noting the state treasury strain and lack of adequate exhibits. He defends public works choices amid Democratic press support.
West Virginia farming chief defends state film exhibit costs
A letter defends the state agriculture department's use of funds from selling moving picture films to industrial institutions to finance a Weather exhibit for the Panama-Pacific Exhibition. It argues net costs to taxpayers were reduced after receipts and asserts investigations found no improper spending. The writer criticizes the Times and Gazette article for mischaracterizing travel and advertising expenses and contends the department aided fruit and vegetable preservation efforts abroad and at home.
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West Virginia University
Veraus Wesleyan
Uteway
Virginia
Tate
UV. 8
West Virginia
Maritaina
Timon
The
Times and Gazetts
Thera
Departments of Agriculture
Caifornia
Awih
Toland
Viking West
Frieco
Kituh
Holland
Europe
Krak
Department
Mont
Seare
Times and Gazette
Times
Political Announcements for Republican Primary Candidates
Thomas W. Fleming, Grant Hury, and Marry C. Andee announce their bids for Congress in the First District, subject to the June 6, 1916 primary election. Each seeks voter support in Mannington and surrounding areas as part of the Republican ticket.
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Ams
Republican Y Picese
T Amas Santis
Congress
Eudeation
Akid
Lam
Tcbuteg
Marry C
Andee Mannington
Wo Vay
Republican primary pledges and candidate notices
A cluster of 1916 campaign notices from West Virginia Republicans. W H Veach of Farmington seeks sheriff, P B Swearingen of Fairmont seeks sheriff, a Marion County race announcement, Gen H C Anderson of Mannington seeks county commissioner, and T England with Attorney General candidacy notices all subject to the June 6 1916 primary.
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Tam
Sherif
Marion County
W.H. Veach
Farmington
W. Va
Theis Ste Hoket
H.C. Anderson Manningtons
Commissioner HW F WILLIAM addresses agricultural record truth
In a concise public message the Commissioner of Agriculture HW F William asserts there is no fear of the truth regarding his record and signs the letter with firm, direct confidence. The note emphasizes accountability and transparency from a state official.
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HW. F. William
Republican Secretary of State Primary Date Announcement
Statement notes that the Republican candidates for Secretary of State are set to date a primary on May 5, 1916, subject to election laws and party action. The notice confirms the date and party intent for the statewide race.
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Sdate
Subjest
Candidacy Filed for State Senate Seat in Elevants District
State Senate nomination filed for Dr. Chas A Binnel of Grafton Taylor county seeking Republican nod for Elevants district comprising Monona, Marion and Taylor counties.
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Chas. A.’ Binnel
Graftoy
Taylor
Repubs
Alcao
State Senate
Monona
Marlon
Ta a Teaty announces Republican Senate candidacy
A garbled notice proclaims Ta a Teaty running for the Republican nomination for United States Senator with references to Huntington Wat Pleago and Parkersburg. The text mentions a Republican primary to be held June 1946 and June 1816, with names A. White and Weber appearing amid the corrupted OCR.
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United States
F. Hite Huntington
Congressmen at Large Bow Sutherland Bows Senate Bid
Congressmen at Large Bow Sutherland announces a Senate bid following a Republican primary. The message reflects national emphasis and urges voter support amid a heated race.
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Fairmont
Timex
Charleston’ Gazette
State Tax Commissioner's Office
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Boar of Public Works
Fairmont Times
Charleston Gazette
Wwe
Quire
Mannington
West Virginian
Locust Ave
Court House
West
Pricy Hartley
Atoro
Fairmont Printing & Publishing Co
Bargala
Ashlabula
Seymour & Curry
Quincy Street
Bell Phone
Pri-, Cvate
Fit Ave
Bell
Dell
Pierpont Ava
Hell
L. Sbi
Klaw
Mt Vernon Avenue
Watson Hotel
Manley
Call Bell
Had Clothing Co
Main Street
Virginia Bridge & Irons Co
Roanoke
Ingen
Morgana Ave
le Coogle
Hayes Building
Mr. Mills
Pas- Ume
W. Purdy
10Th
Virginia Ave
Jeny- Murphy
Madison Street
Consol
Buckeys Saving and Loan Company
Bellaire
Paul G. Armatrong
Trust
Clarksburg
Boston
Robet
George Tranch
Gaston Avenue
Hent
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Bmccoy Street
Call nTeki
Hat Hon
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J. C. Miller
Jacobs
Ok0 Avenue
Brooks
Hutchinson
Harman & Co
Now Tract
West Chester
Brown Brothers Company
Rochester
N. Y
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Weat
Virginian
Telephones
Atyre
Fairmont Printing & Publishing Company
Monroe
County
Thomas W. Fleming
Grant Hury
Retekha
Plesge
P. B. Swearingen
Fairmont, W. Va
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England
Department of Standards
West Virgin
C. R. Murray
Peoples National Bank
Postoffice Capital
Walbon
Preten
Walton Micler Viet
Kgs
Apmina
Amison
Federal Reserve
Bani Mer
Che Naondihank
Suitineia
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Hovston Gort Young
U. S. Senate
A. 3. White
Parkersburg
Weber
Bow Sutherland
United States Senate
Ira L. Smith
Counsellor-At-La Office Trust
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Earl Jackson
Monroe St
South Side Plumbing Company
Walnut Ave
J.” Cons
D. L. Yost
Malin &T
W. A. Tucker
Comsetiere
Nusbone
A. B
Scott
Optician
Scott & Oy Jewslere
A. B.smith
Hal Block
Marv
Marletta
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