West Virginia Split Shapes Taft Bryan Outlook in State
Amid a divided West Virginia Republican scene a split emerges between two factions and a leading Democrat. Taft gains as base voters weigh employment and party loyalty while Bryan remains a prospect for economic relief. voters in Wheeling express mixed intent, with Taft favored by business and industrial segments and Bryan appealing to workers seeking jobs and stability.
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Waeeling TV
West Virginia
Walham
Taft
O.evely
Ars
Tenten
Tle Pepabhein
WoSeslor
Otter
Kang
Bennett
Straght
Ife
Wheeling
Busiess
Bryan
Nebraskkan
Panhandle
Democratic Party
Wiebrer
Inder
Gompere
Spragfeld
Repuybli Eins
Hoop
Senate
West Virgina
Roosevelt
Clevelant
Car Dashes Down Mountain In Maryland Train Crash
A streetcar carrying fifteen passengers plunged down a mountain near Rangerville on the Waronesboro Pen Mar line. One woman, Mos Maudi Diehl of Baltimore, died later. many others were severely injured. Motorman Daniel and Conductor J Donal Nugke survived with serious injuries and remained at their posts.
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Rus Higerstown
Waronesboro
Pen Mar Fleetre
Rangerville
Shirp Curve
Mos Maudi Diehl
Balt Morn
Wolford Cottage
Angers
Brutsen
Daniel
J Donal Nugke
Esesresei Ous Ingury
Weslington Road Spe alty Repair Progress Across Appalachians
The Carolina Chneweld and Ohio Railroad, built by Thomas F Ryan from coal regions of eastern Kentucky and southwest Virginia to the Atlantic seaboard, seeks 2 mortgage registrations in Sullivan County Tennessee. A $100,000 second issue of 5 percent, 35 year gold bonds is secured by property now owned and to be acquired. The road is 76 percent completed and last week opened a 150 mile segment between Johnson City and Marion New York.
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Weslington
Bristol Tenn
Carolina Chneweld and Ohio Railroad
Thomas F Ryan
Shentucky
Virginia
Johnson City
Marion
Water tower fall kills man in Danville yard
Special to The Washington Post Spencer N Saunders aged about 40 of Danville Wa was killed today at the Southern Railway yards when he fell 90 feet from a water tower striking an iron beam. His head and chest were crushed and both arms and legs broken. Saunders died within an hour after the accident. In Hagerstown Md Charles D Wagaman resigned as chairman of the Washington county Republican committee. George A Pearre addressed the committee predicting a strong Republican campaign in the Sixth district.
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Swisher
Scherr
Congress
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Atkins
Marion
Washington Post
Spencer N
Robert Saunders
Danville
Southern Railway
Saunders
Washington
Hagerstown
Charles D Wagaman
Washington County Republican Committee
George A Pearre
Washington Po
Rockville
Clarence Ricketts
Rifle contestant Jenkins to enter national contest
Jenkins of Company B Rowan Rifles, who set a high record in the target contest with the Fleet regiment of North Carolina troops at Morehead City two weeks ago, sails tonight for Fort Percy Ohio to compete in the national rifle contest.
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Salisbury
Thea Jenkins
Rowan Rifles
Fleet Regiment of
North Carolina
Moorehead City
Fort Percy
Ohio
Admiral Evans Feted At Peace Temple Celebration
Admiral Evans is serenaded at a Mountain Hotel event marking his 48 years of service. Theodore Roosevelt letter praises his navy expansion from Manila to Suez. Speakers stress Evans as symbol of unity between war heroism and peace advocacy.
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Mountain Hotel
Santiago
Albert K Smiley
J Edward Simmons
New York
Frans
Simmons
Evans
Mr Simmons
Robley D Lvans
Lurragut
Lyons
Pacific
Magellan
Suez
Glien
Tenite States
Theodore Roosevelt
Andrew S Draper
State of
Admiral Drang
Lake Wolenk
Roof Collapse at St George Cafe Injures Three Men
Fall of a reinforced concrete roof rear of the St George Cafe during work causes injuries to John Dillard, Benny Williams, and Jim Simpson. A young woman narrowly escapes being crushed as 52 patrons flee the wreckage when the iron and planks collapse. NeMe Delsney had just left the kitchen as debris rains down.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
St George Cafe
Berryville Horse Show Opens With Record Crowds in Virginia
Opening day at Berryville Virginia horse show drew about 4000 spectators as Mrs Allan Potts of Richmond and Mrs Blair Johnson of Warrenton led entries in a feature riding event. The grand stand and paddock were filled, dust eased by yesterday’s rain, and judges from Plainfield New Jersey Orange New York presided over hunters and jumpers. Numerous boxholders attended, with notable names including Dr and Mrs W. If Milner of Trashing ton and Mrs Cox of New York, among others. The day showcased strong thoroughbred action and anticipation for future Derby contenders.
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Allan Potts
Richmond
Blair Johnson
Warrenton
Washington Post
Berryville
Mra
W If Milner
Trashington
George A Bowen
J B Page
Cox
New York
Jacobs
H Gilpin
Baltimore
P H Mayo
Bessie Conrad H M Nelson Charles Millkin
L E Warring
Plainfield Horse Show
N J Walker
Orange Horse Show
R P Sterricker
Eane
Fitchmond
Bat: Johnson
Dlags
Yappa Landy BF Lipmtt
Burnsville
Ssvona Forest King SA
Byers Stephenson
Byrd Mr. Hardesty Berryvill
Ranburt RK Smith
Charlestown
JC Ruthertort
Derryville
Mitchell Boyce
Clapp Berryville
Clapp
Byrd
Hardery Berry Ile
Gaunt Berrywit
Mel Goro Jones
Dan Tucker
Beuryvile
Adlett
Phen Berryvile
MP Liert Stephenson
Fleeting Newville
Stonert
Ro Smith Charles
Black Bell
Robert R Smith
Packet Bros
McDonald Heiryville
Noble Xerxes
Sonnaoy Warrenton
Rogera
Broa Lees
Rogers Bros Lees Berg
Paul Shot
Jtumell Mineod
AP Oshorre Heras
Carrell Berryville
Sparkle
Alan Potts Rich
Ces
Carle
Huntera
Bowles
Wood
Andy
Butler
Keasel
Dick Wurs
Henderson
Grein Hunters
Rovers Brow Liesbure
Vivid
Nall
Lthagere Bros
Leesburg
Spear Mint Bowles
Bens Millwood
Might and Niddieweight Hunters
Pirs Magester OH
Umpress
George Zim Somerset
King Tivard
Benner Warr Nten
Merry Widtey Blair Johnson
Warrenth
Poniss
Harnese
Cnilt
Rirat
Litle Mis Mumet Hulen Withers Somerst
Papos Hoolla Nn
Ticano Os Brn
Pijjen
Terry William W Gaker
Jordan Springs
Robert T Morin
Winifred ‘Wenneth Gilpin Boyce
Dato
Winfell
Keane
Clipin Boyce
Clarke County
Tarness
Bet
Swell Bowles
Broa Wilwond
Agure
Glanp Borville
Misa Watchiess
Clapp Berayne
Osborn Arms & Claes
Temple Richmond
Senate
Clarence and I Married in Richmond Ceremony
A telegram from the bride reports that Miss Rain Bailey aged 16 and Clarence Sloyd Hamilton aged 29, both of Richmond, were married today in Richmond by Rev. Ermest Wolf of the Southern Methodist Church. They left for Washington after the ceremony, and neighbors noted they appeared like runaways but gave no details.
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Rockville
Miss Rain Bailey
Clarence Sloyd
Mamilton
Richmond
Ermest
Wolf
Southern Methodist Church
Clarence
Five Die In Laurel Mountain Fire At Tweed Farm
A blaze consumed the Wafford Tweed home on Laurel Mountain killing his wife their three children and Mrs Murray Tweed. The bodies were cremated in the flames. Mrs Tweed was in Marshall attending court when the tragedy reached her home.
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Wafford Tweed
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Murray Tweed
Receiver for coal mine named in Jane Lew case
Dayton of the Federal court appointed S. C Fulmer of Morgantown as receiver for the Jane Lew Coal and Coke Company upon Sarah Barnes of Pennsylvania claiming $8000. The mines will operate normally and payrolls will be met. Opposing injunction sought to stop mining claiming a $30000 vendors lien. Judge Lynch took the matter under advisement.
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Jane Lew Company
Washington
Clarksburg
Waa
Iaage Dayton
S. C Fulmer
Morgantown
Jane Lew Coal and Coke Company
Jane Lew
Sarah Barnes
Pennsylvania
Sheroines
Lynch
Harry Whyel
Valley Storm Damages Property Across Winchester and Vicinity
A severe electrical storm across Winchester Virginia and surrounding areas caused extensive property damage. Lightning struck barns and farm buildings burning contents, damaged power plants, and flooded the business district while several residents were stunned.
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Washington Post
Valley of
Virginia
Cumberland Valley
Electric Light Service
Henry Molong
Joseph W Sumptions
Brown
Mai Carr
Ercee
South Kent Street
J S Hacks
Frankford
McCormick
Charles Town
William Smith O
Woodstock
Joseph Teet
Edinburg
Bowser
Salem
Confederate Veterans Gather for State Reunion in Winston-Salem
Special to The Newsomgion reports Winston Salem N C August 18 where more than 600 veterans expected for a two day Confederate reunion session. Gen Bennett of Kentucky and Gen C Irwin Walker of the Army of Northern Virginia will address the gathering. A Rowan County party also travels to attend, reflecting a large share of living southern veterans.
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Winston Salem
State
Bennett
Yount
Kentucky
United Confederate Veterans
C Irwin Walker
Department of the Army of Northern Virginia
Salisbury
Rowan
North Carolina
Confederate veterans to reunite in Culpeper and honor Cedar Mountain dead
In Culpeper Virginia on August 22 a reunion of Confederate veterans under A P Hill Camp Culpeper Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy and Sons of Veterans will honor Seventh Ohio infantry officers and soldiers who fell at Cedar Mountain on August 9 1862 A granite and bronze marker will be unveiled at the national cemetery and a monument dedication at the Cedar Mountain chapel awaits Col C T Crittenden of the Thirteenth Virginia infantry whose memory rests there Friends and former comrades have organized ceremonies with a Washington veterans group promising attendance.
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Culpeper
Nis
P Hill
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Sons of Veterans
National Cemetery
Seventh Ohio Infantry
Cedar Mountain
Col C T Crittenden
Thirteenth
Virginia Infantry
Washington
Has No Money for Wife Drama in Baltimore Court
Mrs Brushe told Justice Thompson a breadwinner tale as Peter J Brushe and Augusta faced eviction. He admitted not supporting his wife, saying the money went to the children for candy. Bail set at 500 dollars for grand jury action.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Brushe
Justice Thompson
Grand Jury
Panama Suitings Sale for Skirts and Dresses
Panamas priced at 1.19 and 1.39 with 59 cents for two cases. 50 and 5 inch AW wool fancy panama, colors include black brown red green navy and more. Suitable for separate skirts and bright school dress combinations for children.
Train Kills Man Near Seminary Station
An unidentified man about 60 inches tall and weighing around 140 pounds was struck and killed by a southbound Southern Railway train No 243 near Seminary station south of Alexandria. The engineer reportedly saw him too late to stop. An inquest exonerated the railway company. The body was taken to Demaine and Lone in Alexandria for temporary identification.
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Washington Post Bureau
King
Alexandra Va
Southern Railway
Seminary Station
Alexandria
Pur Jax
George C Stuart
Yeft
Federal Work at Salisbury Post Office Plans Ready
Salisbury NC Aug 18 Senator Lee Overman has been advised that preliminary plans for Salisbury new federal building are completed and forwarded for cabinet approval. Work on the structure to vest 1,000 will begin soon.
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Salisbury
Piedmont Eleetric Car Line Company
Salsbury
Spencer
Hant Spencer
Post Office
Natonal
Washington Post
NCG
Lee Overman
Federal
Cabinet Board
Whitworth
Overman
Washington
National Cemetery
Body of Crank Hambleton to be sent home from Germany
Baltimore Aug 18 The body of Crank Sherwood Hambleton who died yesterday in Bad Nathel Germany will be brought to the United States on the steamship Amerika. Accompanied by his wife and children, they were at his bedside. The ship sails from Hamburg on Thursday and is due in New York Aug 29. Funeral plans await the widow Mrs Hambleton's wishes.
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Baltimore
Europe
Crank Sherwood Hambleton
Bad Nathel
Germany
Amerika
Hamburg
New York
Hambleton
Fare Raised to 10 Cents in Newport News and Hampton
The State Corporation Commission granted the petition by Newport News and Oil Paint Railway and Electric Co. and Hampton Roads Traction Co. to raise fares from 5 to 10 cents, effective 19 days from the decision. If later proven incorrect, the old fare will be restored. No electric road in Richmond. A Bristol dispatch notes a fire of incendiary origin at James A Martin’s hardwood yard in Johnson City, valued at 2300 dollars, insured for 13,000 dollars.
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State Corporation Commission
Newport News
O1l
Paint Railway and Electric Company
Hampton Roads Traction Company
Newport Newa
Hampton
Richmond
Richmond Freérelkaburg and Potomac Railroad
Ashland
Washington
James A Martin
Johnson City
Lenn
Virginia Obituary News From Roanoke Area
Roanoke Virginia obituary notices list Mrs Wilhelmina Paleske Echols dying at her son Sterling C Tondon's home in Roanoke. Also noted are Eleanor Pendleton of Witheville dying yesterday, Thomas Mulcahy aged 84 at his son’s home in Petersburg, Dennis Fenton former Winchester resident passing at Western State Hospital Staunton aged 65.
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Wilhelmina Paleske Echols
Sterling C Tondon
R M Hichols
Wagon
Witheville
Eleanor Pendleton
Hdmuyid Pendleton
Wot
Mulcahy
Washington Street
Petersbure
City Counci
John Mulcahy
James P Mulcahy
Hampton
Winchester
Ang
Dennis Fenxon
Western State Hospital
Staunton
Piresbore
Kenandigh County
Richmond Charges Readied for City Council Action
Eighteen months after Mayor Carlton McCarthy accused the finance committee, a council report upheld the mayor’s contentions but was recommitted with corrected resolutions and tabled. The term ends soon, yet the report has not been read nor any public action taken to end the investigation.
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Washington
Death of L M Kemper in Alexandria hospital
Skosuusko Kemper superintendent of Alexandria schools and brother of Edward Ho Kamper assistant comptroller of the Southern Railway died at Alexandria Hospital at 846 o clock after an operation for cirrhosis of the liver. Survived by father two brothers two sisters wife and two young children. Funeral from 4 Prince street at 3 30 this afternoon conducted by Rev W J Morton. Burial with Masons and Royal Arch. Also reports a city holiday and hospital benefit at Daria Park later in day with speeches by Rep C Carlin and a Firemen exhibition. Jackson arrested for shoe theft from freight car. to appear in police court.
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Alexandria
Edward Ho Kamper
Southern Railway
EH Kemper
K Kemper
William Shter
Iiss Sale Kemper
Kemper
Daria Park
Alexandria Hospital
Patt
Carlin
Friendship Veteran Firemens Association
Sseventieth
Virginia Regiment of Alexandria
Ive Slayfmther
CENSURED AS INSANITARY IN NEWPORT NEWS MEAT SHOPS WARNED
State Food Inspector Joyce made his first official visit to Newport News inspecting meat shops pineries store conservatories and ice cream factories. He noted most failed to meet new standards and pledged to return to prosecute offenders with Health Officer Rugby.
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Washington
Newport News
Joyce
Grape Nuts Food Cited To Clear Skin Eczema Case
A Kangas girl suffering five months from facial and hand eczema reports relief after switching to Grape Nuts. She notes digestion improved and eruption faded as if by magic, saying the food reached the trouble where medicine failed. The message ends with a prompt to read The Road to Wellville.
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Battle Creek
Wellville
Pkes
Chastised girl tries death by own action in Salisbury
Certie Lewis aged 16 leapt into a river after her mother chastised her for attending a party without permission. She fell about 40 feet, clung to river wall until neighbors rescued her. Injuries described as slight. she is expected to recover.
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Salisbury
Certie Lewis
Gasoline Tank Burst At York round house
Gasoline tank exploded at the Western Maryland round house in York Pennsylvania killing one man and injuring three others. The operator Harry Wildasin was crushed by the tank jaw and his body burned. Injured include Jacob Bixler William Staat Blaine Walter, all of Hanover. Misrepresentation charged. A Norfolk and Southern Railway agent was told he paid a draft and mailed a bill of lading for oats, leading to arrest of TS Gray, a local broker, for delivery without payment.
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Maryland Round House
Harry Wildasin
Wage
Washington Yost
Raleigh
Norfolk and Southern Railway Company
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