Market edges higher as oil and railroad stocks lead
New York traders pushed prices up early in trading with Norfolk Western aiding the climb as it rose to a fresh high. Convertible notes advanced while energy plays and a few regional tests by Wayland Of and Gas, and Empire Petroleum drillings in Putnam and Kanawha counties added cautious optimism despite broader uncertainties.
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New York
Norfolk
Reptember
Tie Duy Seeeseve
Ribe— Tuuy Ees
Oil and Gas Market Quiet on Fourth Avenue Bourke
Pittsburgh June 2 report shows trading on Fourth Avenue Bourke largely silent with few transactions. Activity was evenly spread among stock divisions though interest remained minimal, aside from a single glass hardware line and related stationary goods.
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Pittsburgh
Fourth Avenue Bourke
Atocka
Wintow
Glansmware Group
Tomained
Theonebous
West Virginia drillers find new oil shows in multiple districts
Eastern counties report test wells in Marton, Wetzel, Monongahela and Pleasants districts striking pay in 30 foot sands and Keaner sands. Notable finds include J. J. Allen & Co on Higginbotham farm with 240 barrels in 24 hours and George Layfield farm No.24 showing potential for a three barrel pumper. Several rigs report light or no production in other sites. Market notes mention 1910 wheat futures down with corn and hogs also softening.
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Interv
Denta
Rua
Mannington
Marton County
W. Va
Jakes Run
Clay District
Monongahela
Mopa Natuiral Gag Company
D. R. Weight
Gordon Amu
Standard Fuel Company
George T. Layfield
Elm Teun
Grant
Trehte
Indian Creek
Murphy
Wycoff & Co
William Morris
Union
Pleasants County
Snider Ol Company
Albert Delong
Cow Run
Washington
Woody Dye
S. Dill
Zahalser & Co
Joanna Bilig
Lincoln County
Porters Park
Duval
Carter Ol Company
Joseph A
Sarah G. Oseborne
Rivar Anil
Fun Gas Company
Snyder Heirs
Cobbs Creek
Lincoln
Tango ‘Oi ‘Wheat Company
Reese Pauley
Laurel
Court News Marriage Licenses and Appointments
Walter J. Shatter and Bertha Wilson both 27 from Washington DC and Far mont. Clarence J. Dicken 26 of Fairmont and Virginia Kathryn Barnes Fairmont. Mat Britvee 27 Barrackville and Agnes Crudek 27 Barrackville. Administrator Appointed for J. W. Neel with will annexed of Albert Murphy deceased. Bond $900. Deeds Filed. W. Anderson and wife to J. W. Motter of Union district real estate for $701. Mary B. Satterfield and husband to Eliza B. Knight real estate in Monongahela Industrial company addition to Fairmont for $400. Suits filed: J. D. Cumie et al v Oil and Gas Company on assumpsit and attachment damages $1,000. B. AM. Whaley, plaintiff's attorney.
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Walter J. Shatter
Washington, D.C
Bertha Wilson
Farmont
Clarence J. Dicken
Fairmont
Virginia
Kathryn Barnes
Mat Britvee
Barrackville
Agnes Crudek
J. W. Neel
Albert Murphy
W. ©. Anderson
J. W. Motter
Union District
Mary B. Satterfield
Tor Eliza B. Knight
Monongahela
Addion
J. D
Brandeis confirmation vote in Senate 47 to 22
Washington reports three Republicans and one Democrat supported Brandeis to the Supreme Court bench in a 47 to 22 confirmation. San Antonio notes Funston denies any government agreement with Carranza on future troop movements. Chicago observers differ on Republican nominee prospects, Roosevelt or Hughen. Kansas City reports Samuel E. Graham arrested for embezzling $10,000 from the National Association of Letter Carriers.
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Washington
Louis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court
San Antonio
Funston
Carranza
Mexico
Chicago
Roosevelt
Hughen
Kansas City
Samuel E. Graham
Creaaurer
Mutual Benefit Department
National Assocation of
Primary pledge raises fear of party lock in voters
A debate on primary pledges questions whether signing a party loyalty oath will deter independents from voting. Legal authorities across Republican and Democratic sides say the pledge does not bind voters to a straight party ticket, leaving general election choices to individual conscience. Attorneys W. Meredith, Tusc a Morrie, Jas. A. Meredith, Walter Haggerty, and Judge G. A. Vincent weighed in.
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W. &. Meredith
Tusca Morrie
Jas. A. Meredith
Walter Haggerty
G. A. Vincent
Bar
Louis Hill Painter of Northwest Empire Heir to Great Northern
Louis Warren Hill, son of J. J. Hill, poised to rule the Northwest railroad empire as head of the Great Northern and Northwestern Trust. A gifted artist and violinist, he was praised by critics for his pictures while shaping publicity for his father’s vast enterprises. His imagination helped map the region’s growth and place the railroad on the world stage. He also studies native Indian dialects and enjoys after-dinner speaking in Minnesota.
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Louis Warren
Empire
Northwest
Great
J. J
Louis
J. J. Mill
Great Northern
Northwestern Trust Company
America
Louis Hill
Jim" Hil
Louis Hmm
Beliers
Louis HI
Minnesota
Ambitious Oregon Grotto Development Plans
A long time hobbyist aims to develop a tract worth $00,000 in central Oregon, owned with other capitalists. After nationwide travel he envisions this vast reserve as the garden spot of America.
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Oregon
Republican Primary Announcements in Marion County 1916
A batch of political notices from Marion County urging Republican voters to support candidates in the upcoming June 6 1916 primary. Includes Grant Huby Thomas Fleming Harmy and others seeking nominations for Congress county commissioner sheriff and related offices in the First District and surrounding areas.
Swearingen Declares Candidacy for Attorney General
England P. B. Swearingen of Marion County announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Attorney General and asks for support in the primary election to be held on June 6, 1916 in Fairmont West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmy
Marion County
England
Commissioner Williams Addresses Record Truth in Letter
The commissioner of agriculture, HE Williams, asserts no fear of truth regarding his record in a direct, formal letter. He signs as Williams, emphasizing accountability and confidence in his tenure and actions.
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Williams
Model Laundry Company Dissolves and Finances Debts
At a May 20 1916 meeting in Fairmont West Virginia the Model Laundry Company resolves to discontinue business and surrender its charter. The board will liquidate assets pay debts and divide any remaining funds pro rata among stockholders after lawful notice. President A C Lyons signs the notice dated June 1 1916.
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Model Laundry Company
West Virginia
Fairmont
West Virgnia
Board of Directory
Downa
Uno
Date for Republicen wewt for Secretary of State
A date for the Republicen nominating effort for Secretary of State is set, subject to the primary election to be held on 6, 1916. The candidate plans a campaign sweep across party lines and emphasizes policy priorities and outreach.
State Senate candidacy announced for Dr Chas A Bincely
We are authorized to announce one candidacy of Dr Chas A Bincely of Gratton Taylor county for the Republican nomination for State Senate the Eleventh Senatorial district comprising Monoegalts Marloit and Taylor counties. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the Republican nomination for United States Senator, object the action of the Republican to be held June 6 1916 WM F Hite Huntington.
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Chas. A. Bincely
Gratton
Taylor County
Monoegalts Marloit
Taylor
Senate
United States
WM. F. Hite
Huntingtony
Announcement of candidacy for United States Senate nomination
A reader states intent to announce a candidacy for the United States Senate, subject to the Republican primary process and related nomination procedures. The message signals entry into the party contest and seeks to establish early momentum for the campaign.
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Wayland of and Gas Company
Clyaters Creek
Cus Ry
Putnam County
Pinch Creek
Elk District
Kanawha County
Empire Petroleum Company
Willsm Jarrett
Oil and Gas
Conoy R Gan
Colg & BH
Ohio
O&o
Ian
Tigerpool
Court News
J. J. Hill
Louis W. Hill
S.cti
Inquire Standard Garage
NBL
Locust Ave
West
Tilt Pricy Iurtley
Atdress
Elty
Ashtabula
Seymour & Curry
Anhtabula
Quincy Atreet
Bell Phone
Fifth Ave
Bell
Salat
Pierpont Ave
Hell
Main
Mt Vernon Avenue
Watson Hotel
Gawat
Manley_Hotel
Dell
The
Hub Clothing Co
Main_street
Boar
Virginia Bridge & Iron Coy
Roanoke
Trooms
Swearingon’s
Morgantown Ave
J. L. Doogle
GaTt
Jane
Hayes
Mr. Mills
Pas- Uume Downing
J. I W. Purdy
20Th
Virginia Ava
Deveny- Murphy
Madison Street
Consol
Buckeye Saving and Loan Company
Bellalro
Hay
Seo
Paul G. Armstrong
Trust
Clarksburg
Con i
Boston
George Rauch
Field Street
McCoy Street
T. L. Burchinel
Bett No
J.C. Miller
Jacc
Ohio Avenue
Brooka
Hutchinson, Bell
Harman & Co
N. New Street
West Chester
Brown Brothers Company
Rochester
N. Y
Lottera
Charles ¢. Hood
General Insurance
Congress
Office
County Camal
Tam
Grant Huby
Annington
Thomas W. Fleming
Hicket
Yotora
W. H. Veach
Parmington
P. B. Swearingen
Fairmont, W. Va
Stice OF DI
Uti
A. C. Lyons
Model” Laundry "Company
Pluples National Bank
Capital
Sasousumavgan
Bree
Wandayl
Hartley
B. McKinney
L. Shaver
Bare
Jamison
Federal Reserve Banks
F.E. Nichols
Main Street
Houston
Goff Young
State Senate
Stoe
United States Bane Ale
White
Parkersburg
Sutherland
United States Senate
Tral. Smith
At-Law! Office Trust
WiVay
Earl Jackson
Monroes
South Side Plumbing Company
Walnut Aves Bell Phone
D. L. L. Yost
Fairmont W.iVas
Scott
Optician
Marletta Hotel
Séth Phonan
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