Goft's stance and health cited in disputed statement
A fragmented document cites remarks attributed to Goft about political influence and a potential second term. It notes he did not directly express a preference for the party in state senate races and mentions health concerns discussed by various individuals this week without clear confirmation of consent or intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arles Bhoges Smith
Bae Pington
TeiferkHon
Democratia
Hadieluca Hovnr- Mnaj
Goft
Hidsractiyi
Staten Senate
Ninithi
Audiscourtasy
Reoptes Attacks and Animals in West Virginia
Unclear OCR fragment describes attacks on livestock and animals in Wo Va with references to time and improvised wording. Reads as a local brief noting incidents and possible species affected, with no clear dates or names available.
Bell Escapes From Hospital in County Case
A patient named Bell escaped from a hospital after two prior attempts. He fled yesterday afternoon, was pursued, and captured near the county courthouse this morning. Murrayya Baltimore & Froud Company brakeman and others await arrival of drivers from the ro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne
Kon County
Lunnéy
Love
Murrayya
Baltimore & Froud Company
Minister Convicted Under White Slavery Law
John Wasley, a 38 year old licensed minister, was convicted by a session court in Parkersburg for transporting Sadie Jamison for immoral purposes under the white slave act. He conducted evangelistic meetings in Ritchie and Pleasants counties and allegedly shared a Cincinnati hotel room with Jamison for three days. The case ties a clergyman to an alleged immoral trafficking act.
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Tarkersburg
W. VI
John
Wasley
Hlomtig
Ritchie
Pleasants
Wes
Sadie Jamison
Manhoo
Tanchar
Comba
Rueble
Bandits Boarded Train Near Chatsworth Steal 865
Two masked robbers on a Southern Pacific train from San Francisco to Los Angeles boarded at Chatsworth at midnight and robbed passengers of 865 dollars before escaping. Men and women in the last four coaches surrendered money and jewelry, then the bandits signaled the train to stop at Hewitt and fled.
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Frese
Los Angeles
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Hewitt
Fires Start on British Vessel Penjeoloudded Fire Suspected
Philadelphia June 12 Two fires started aboard a British steamer Penjeou yesterday. A fire was discovered in the hold in the morning and another in the same hold in the late afternoon. Authorities suspect the blazes may have a diary origin aboard the ship en route to France.
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Philadelphia
Bridge Across Ohio at Huntington Plans and Seehts
Huntington Chamber of Commerce approves project to build a traffic and street bridge over the Ohio River at Huntington. Estimated cost 475000 with 260000 funded by Pittsburgh capitalists and 200000 bonds to be issued by a stock company, plus 50000 bonds from Lawrence County Ohio. Postmaster R I Wooda resigns at Charlestown West Virginia.
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Huntington
W. Va
Huntington Chamber of Comnpressas
Proposrtion
Pittsburgh Capitaliata
Mortenge
Ohio River
Lawrence County
Ohio
Honda
Villa Ready for Peace in Mexico
Article reports on efforts by Villa and Mexican leaders to achieve peace and resolve agrarian issues. Mentions a proposed conference of leaders in Mexico to organize a cooperative approach with the Mexican republic, aiming to restore stability.
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Villa
Mexico
Rena
Blas
Tosa
Ole 10
Wilnon
Tila
Willingnesa
Alli Mexicana
Francisca Mila
Iformulan
Fatia
Akuay
Meziranchicta'saveral
Fort Pozzachio Destroyed After Evacuation
Milan dispatch reports Austrian forces evacuated Fort Pozzachio on the Rus plateau near Rovereto and blew it up. The fort, a major Tyrol defense built four years ago, had been held by Italians earlier and was part of the contested front in the region.
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Milan
Italy
Via Pari
Pozzachio
Rus Guzel
Rovereto
Valinraa
Tyrol
Fisher and Smiths Clash Over Fences Near Rivaville
Mev Lovie Fisher and James Smith, along with neighbor Smith, were arrested by Constable Frame Russell after a dispute over a vine fence near Rivaville. Mrs Fisher and Mr Smith clashed as land was torn, weeds killed, and insults traded amid escalating tensions.
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Mev
Lovie Fisher
James’Smith
Sovanga Smith
Russell
Ita
Mra
Maer
Smith
Arma
Rivaavilla
A. Fisher
Dinpuls
Witl James Smith
Dr Dernberg Sails for Norway Today
Dr Hern Dernberg, former German colonial secretary, sails from New York aboard the Bergenfjord bound for Norway. He has spent months in America delivering speeches outlining the German war position and will make a voyage across the ocean to attend continuing discussions.
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Dr. Dernberg
Norway
New -York
Hern
Hard Dernbérg
Seanahane
Yanscountry
FINAL APPEAL MADE FOR FRANK CLEmENCY HEARING
Attorneys for Ldo M Prank pressed Governor Slaton for clemency denying new evidence and relying on the record. Former Congressman W M Howard announced no new witnesses. Governor Slaton planned a night session to conclude the hearing with opposition from Leicester Dorsey former Governor Joseph Brown and A I Stephens present.
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Atlanta
Ldo M
Slat
W. M. Howard
Frank
Georgia Prison Commission
Slaton
Seicester- Dorsey
Joseph Brown
A. I. Stephens
Russia Orders 25 Locomotives
Philadelphia June 12 Baldwin Locomotive Works president Albyn B. Tongdon said Russia awarded a contract for 280 locomotives to be completed by year end. The order is valued around 6 million dollars and marks a major government deal with Baldwin.
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Ay Agene
Treen
Philadelphia
Albn B. Tohngon
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Ross Made President At Chamber Meet In Fairmont
The Chamber of Commerce endorsed a project to streamline baggage handling at B and D station and support a Fairmont Carbon Co plant. A committee will arrange a demonstration by carbon interests, while a road and causeway plan linking Main Street to Coll Run ravine aims to unify future highway access and reduce long term bridge costs.
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Mil Coa Kin Ravine
Fairmont
Chamber of Commerce
Apotaka
Streat Sievauion
Shalaams “Polley
Union
Pittsburgh
Union Station
B. I& Os
Tigoxe
Fairmont Carbon Co
Messrs
T.y Bratt
Ray ‘Holbert
HM. L. Heintzelman
Chamber
A. K
Preparing to Take Charter Fight to the Supreme Court
A fragmented OCR note discusses a Palmonti charter validity and an injunction against the city. It references a Journal’s record on a bill read in the Senate and a 18 year old Rome Moundsville case, questioning what the journal shows about actions taken and record failures. It hints at a Supreme Court review of a municipal charter dispute and legal proceedings.
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Supreme Court
Palrmonti
Limpaling
Judky Hayesond
Tha
Dives
Qdt
Senate
Eld
Roma
Mounds
Ville
USA
Severn
Church Will Not Let Peterkin Resign
Parker sburg West Virginia June 12 The council of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Diocese of West Virginia refused to accept the resignation of Bishop George W Peterkin of this city as head of the church in West Virginia. The action followed by a farewell message to the council owing to his advanced age. The council was presided over by Rt Rev W L Gra of Charlestown. The convention council for 1916 will be decided in Martinsburg with the date to be set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W Va
Diocese of
West
Reginia
George W. Peterkin
West Virginia
W. Li Gra
Charlies Town
Convention Council
Two Vessels Sunk by German Submarines
London June 2 reports a tanker Wasxo sunk by a German submarine in the North Sea. Crew members of the Nor crew have landed at Hartlepool and Lowestoft. the Lowestoft Britannia crew were landed after being told to leave before the submarine blew up the vessel.
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Aweccia
Praap
London
Wasxo Haa
Tubmarine
North Sea
Pha
Hate Bee
Hartlepool Lowestoft
England
Tranamlaston
Lowestoft
Brittania
Gotham Co buys West Virginia coal lands in landmark deal
Charleston June 12 Railroad and coal properties valued at twenty million dollars change ownership near Charleston. Marmet Coal Co assets on Lens Creek and 15 mines plus 62 miles of track pass to a New York syndicate led by Thomas Bruce. Purchasers plan to deposit funds in focus banks after titles are examined and dividends delivered.
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Charleston
W. Va
Yexford
Aale
Marmet Coal Company
Lens Creek
Splintscoa Basi
Afteen Mines
Kanawha and
West Virginia
Mill Crovie Cannel Tailway
West Virginia and Southern Railway
Marmot ‘Coal Company
Blue Creek
Mill ‘Creek, Coal and Land Company
Mill Creek
Cannel Goal Camaon
Mille Hollow
Queen Shoals
Blakely
Thomas Bruce
New York
Genta
Bruce
English Quartern Board Tightens Liquor Controls
A London Gazette notice outlines central control of liquor supply and distribution during wartime. The board reserves power to regulate sale hours and even prohibition, directing enforcement across the country under government authority.
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London
Jin Council
Quar
Tratie
Itoe
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Wooda
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Enzo
Fess
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