Platform Presented At Nation Convention Fight Over Wording
Delegates spent a long night revising the platform and phraseology. John Westcott, New Jersey attorney general, announced the draft was completed after 24 hours of deliberation. The convention planned renomination of Woodrow Wilson and Thomas Marshall, with the final platform to be reported at the end of the session.
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Anmrolaten
Oal
Wien
Bamator
Dille Janes
Kanlucky
Lis Asyel
John W. [Weatcott
James
Leonard Harrison
Chatman
Fidant Wilson
Mur
Ohn
Baontor Bowd
Honator Stolla
Nui
Ite
Kome
Wilson Grateful for Renomination
President Wilson expressed gratitude for renomination after the Democratic National Convention action. He woke early to read morning papers and acknowledged generous friends. Secretary Tymulty confirmed the convention's decision by phone.
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Washington
Wilson
Democra
St. Louie
Tymulty
High Lights on European War Progress Yet Again
Paris reports French artillery and infantry repulsed several dawn and night attacks along the Verdun front with engagements near Malamount farm and Dead Mug bill. Athens notes Turkish withdrawals from Saloath toward Rou Trottier as French forces press. Petrograd reports larger Russian casualties and continued advances south of the frontier.
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Paris
Powerfal Garman
Saloath
Aterlin
Bill Verdun
WarVotfrey
General Bond Visits Proposed Encampment Site
General John C. Bond of the West Virginia National Guard met with Patton area officials and Chamber of Commerce representatives to inspect the proposed encampment site for the First and Second West Virginia Regiments at the fair ground near Hughes firm. The drill grounds would be used if orders come to encamp, with local officers and men expected to move Axeton and return to Charleston later, pending further guidance.
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John C. Bond
West Virginia National Guard
Patrmont
Chamber of Commerce and Traction Company
Jochl Fair Ground
West Virginia
Boal
Hughes
Bond
Charleston
Pasty
Franele Thrally
Curdkadon
Rolla Con- Ting
Smith Mood
B. Moore
Reprasantatyon
Mayor Howen
Bard of Affairs
Howard J. Nose
Chas
W. Evona
Chamber of Commire
Roosevelt Seeks Medical Help After Collapse
In New York Roosevelt, exhausted by illness, sought medical care after a sudden collapse. He was attended by Dr Fitz, then transferred to Dr Arthur Bo Duel as doctors evaluated his condition at the hotel. The episode left him tired and unwell, with the Colonel’s aides noting his labored appearance.
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New York
Roosvelt
Mian eNk
Wbova
Fits
Gilley Wan
Gully
Arthur Bo Duel
Ty Vin
Hotawan
Town Talk memorial services set for July 2 at Central Christian
Mountain City lodge members plan a morning march to Central Christian church for memorial services on Sunday July 2. Rev St Clarence Mitchel to lead with a wreath ceremony as part of the lodge’s night session, with preparations and dress code announced for the event.
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Pythiana
Mountain City Lodge
Kulgbur Ot
Pythiaa
Unday
Central Christian Church
St. Clarence
Mitchel
Fink Norman
T C Watson Class Reelects Officers at Fairy Wont Club
In a formal ceremony at the Fairy Wont Country Club last night the T C Watson class elected officers for the coming year. Preston, Tamia Burn, vice president, Harry Watkins secretary, May Fun treasurer. Lucy Kelly historian Thora Robinson Harold Koval resided as monitores. banquet honored Mary Marguerite Barnes James Barney Oren Bell Paul Hott Walter Hiarnea Vtexinin Clelland Hallie Colter Avw Cur Donald Conaway Pay Denham Leon Goodenough Kear Joy Harttoy Mary Hamilton Ruby Hen Mary Hawkine Rush Hamilton George Irwin Lacy Ashley Keanels Knoosel Chanda Laymen Sydney Towen Teobart Maple Blosnor Moyéra Auzay Minor Nolen McMilin Laura Maso Teuth Pulliga Harold Standthors oblas son Nina Simon Alla Soyer Ethel Toothaus Cathering Troxell Jenni Vandervort Harry Watkinn Zeonette Wigetnton Phyille Wutina Margarut Workman Mildred Wass.
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J.D. Wathon
Fairmont
Fairy
Houe
Wan Holt
Preston
Tamoa Burun
Harry’ Watkins
May Fun
Lucy
Kelly
Thora ‘Robinson
Harold Koval
Tounteaas Miantor Wethd
Opening Day Futile Verse Event Amid Seeming Scorn
A garbled fragment hints at a chaotic scene with misused names and unclear purpose. The text mentions a “Chautan gun” and a dramatic singer, plus references to a planner and a visitor named Falky, all in a muddled poetic style with no clear outcome.
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Duntine
Nuptial Nostalgia Sparks Lucius Ald Society Night
A long fragment notes Mr and Mrs F W Luttenberger of 11 Gaston Avenue entertaining Lucius Ald Society members at Holcomy last night. The event featured a 20 year old wedding gag, a yellow cylinder gramophone, and light musical interludes with guests reportedly amused and entertained.
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F. W. Lultenberger
Gaston Avenue
Lucius’ Ald Society
Grice Lythian Qhared
Mead Mrv
Saltonberger
Gelntenturger
Wil
Robinson Majority Narrowed in 12 County Return
Reported returns show Robinson County reducing the governor race margin as 12 counties completed tabulation. Early totals indicated a Robinson lead, then edges shifted with updates from multiple counties, reflecting a tightening statewide race.
Central Committee Plans Tomorrow Tea Meeting
The Home Economics Central Committee schedules a gathering tomorrow at 1 o clock in the women’s room of the county home. Mrs Gus Min of West Virginia University and head of the Women’s and Girls Club will chair. About ten women from various sections are expected to attend the initial session to discuss the committee’s purpose and plan.
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Alome Economics Dental
Mist Gusmin
Waut Virginia University
Gilla
Wktan
Earthquake Visits Central Italy
A trembling earthquake rattled central Italy near Rimini, causing reports of tremors across towns with populations around sixty thousand. No casualties were immediately confirmed, while authorities assess damage and aftershocks in the region as residents brace for further quakes.
Monroe Street Sewer Lowering Move Approved
City engineers and Monroe Street officials authorize lowering the Monroe Street sewer to connect two new buildings the Deveny and Bell Telephone structures. The Belmont Telephone Company funds the work, and construction is to begin immediately to tie Monroe Street into the Main Street sewer line.
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Monroe Street
Monroa
Ommistionee
Smith
City Aginnor Shrewobury
Haa
Miilaria
Monroy
Vleht Aachen
Bread Riots In Rotterdam Amid Food Shortage
June 16 Rotterdam unrest as crowds gather near city hall protesting food shortages. Police charged forward to disperse the demonstrators while rioters hurled objects. Also noted is a trial postponement for C Th Chambery and Frank Corella for rock throwing during a separate incident. An upcoming Woman’s Christian temperance union event at the county fair is announced with details and requests for donations.
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Rotterdam
Aneterdam
Distur- Dubeow
Anta
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Chambery
Frank Corella
Lormout
Harry Shaw
Guy Prichard
Weather Update for West Virginia and Tongiland
Local weather notes give a likely Saturday shower chance for West Virginia and Tongiland. Readings show today’s high near 69 and low around 57 with a precipitation index around 76.
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West Virginia
Tongiland
Burglary case desembs in Clarkebury and Marion court notes
A garbled report traces Worthy Tatham and others accused in Clarkebury burglary, detailing alleged room entry at Ildtwich Hall, cash theft, and linked robberies. It mentions Lanham and Morrill, the pool of stolen goods, and various suspects facing charges. notes on hearings, missing money, and recovery attempts in Fairmont and Morgantown areas.
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Tatham
Clarkebury
Jan
Peererat
Lantana
Willon
Ildtwich Hall
Lanham and
Mortill
Aliong
Thomas Bucklay
Iailor
Hanjamin Merril Vehiate
Uatlay
Merrill
Washington
Madison Streets
Clarksburg
Clarkeburg
Lanham
Maeln and Company
Clarksbarm
Mt. Davia
Howpany
Excursion Season Opens for Ohio Niagara Falls Trips
The Excursion season of the Ohio railroad begins trips to Niagara Falls today. Many travelers take advantage of the low rate. A round trip costs twelve dollars. Vacationers may stay up to 38 days. Trains depart Hin stations daily for the north, with travelers using various routes to reach Niagara Falls.
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Ohio
Niagara
Banon
Negre
Massive 100000 Bonus Vote Offer Ends Soon
The West Virginian describes a limited time promotion offering 100,000 bonus votes for subscriptions. Readers are urged to act before closing hour, with prizes including tens of thousands in additional votes and large cash incentives. Names and precise terms blur in OCR but the gist is a statewide contest with substantial rewards for subscribers.
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Thoma
Ofer
Public meeting details on health and civic services
Report of a local gathering discussing health crises and charitable aid with officials and medical staff presenting. Highlights include warnings on epidemics, planned county and city support programs, and coordination among the Chamber of Commerce and service groups.
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