West Virginia Whites Fight Within Ranks In Coming Vote
Special Washington dispatch from Wheeling, July 14 notes West Virginia faces a national stakes election next November. Four of five congressional districts are now doubtful, Democrats eyeing gains as Republicans quarrel over tax reform while funding and factional splits threaten incumbents such as Scott, Dayton, Gaines, and Hughes. Strong anti tax sentiment and intra party rifts boost Democratic prospects despite some entrenched Republican strengths.
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Wheeling
W Va
Davis
Parker
United States Senate
House
West Virginia
N B Scott
Chicago
Cripple Creek
State Senate
Democrata
West Virgginia
Thease
Covener
Dayton
Wivery
Willim L Wilson
Preston
Monongalia
Dawson
Joseph H Gaines
Dawson-Teter
Gaines
Seymour Edwards
Mr Gaines
South Carolina
Congress
Elections Committee
Woodyard
McDowell County
James A Hughes
Huntington
McDowell
Mercer
Mingo
Sanders
Supreme Court of Appeals
Hughes
Republicas
Enggener
Maine Wreck Claim Sparks Cuban Contract Denial
Joseph De Wyckoff of Havana says he won the contract to raise the Maine wreck from a Cuban insular government panel in June alleging U S relinquishment of claims and a $2500 deposit. Officials reply that Sewell of New Orleans held the contract and that the Navy is still studying legal title to the wreck in Wieyana Harbor.
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Chicago
Joseph de Wyckoff
Havana
Cuba
Auditorium Annex
Wieyana Harbor
New Orleans
Jose Garcia
Maine
Sewell
de Wyckoff
Navy Department
ELES BY THE CARLOAD TO Cincinnati Elks Gather
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern to handle twenty one carloads of Hiks into Cincinnati in the twenty four hours starting Sunday morning. New Orleans Elks delegation will reach Cincinnati about noon Sunday Monday when the convention opens. Houston and Memphis carloads arrive, Greenville Mississippi and Natchez Vicksburg and other Mississippi cities represented. Louisville Elks depart by boat Tuesday evening arriving next morning.
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Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
Cincinnnati
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad
Haa
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Elks
Houston
Tex
Memphis
Greenville
Mise
Natchez
Vicksboro
Mississippi
Louisville
Lode of Elks
Insurance Abroad Comment on Mutual Life by Germany
Editorial notes that German treatment of American insurers provokes patriotic anger. It cites President MacCurdy of Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York, who prefers withdrawal over surrendering control to German authorities. The Wall Street Journal praises the Charter principle mirroring the U S Constitution as vital to independent corporate management.
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Germany
Gore
Wall Street Journal
MacCurdy
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
McCurdy
Unitd
Anya
Funeral of Father and Son Huntington Buried in Hadley Mass
In Hadley Massachusetts on July 15 the coffins of Right Rev Frederick Dan Huntington Episcopal bishop of Central New York and his son Rev Dr George P Huntington of Dartmouth College were laid to rest after private house services. Church bells tolled as final rites were performed by bishops Tomstead Olmstead and William Walker.
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Bishop Huntington
F. D. Huntington
Hadley
Mass
Frederick Dan Huntington
Episcopal
Central New York
George P Huntington
Dartmouth College
Hanover
Charles Tomstead
Huntington
Olmstead
William Walker
Western
New York
North Hadley
Worthampton
Amherst
Catholic School Meeting Elects General President
Right Rev D J O Connell was chosen president general at the threefold meeting of Catholic colleges schools and seminaries. Officers include Very Rev E R Dyer vice president general Very Rev Dean Bulligan treasurer and Rev Francis W Howard secretary. The gathering formed a permanent, jointly intersted organization while preserving autonomy of each section.
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D. J. O'Connell
Association
St Louis
United States
Mer D. J O’connell
Catholic University
E R Dyer
St. Maryseminary
Baltimore
Dean Bulligan
Camden
N. J
Francis W. Howard
Columbus
Ohio
Virginia Campaign Centers on Negro Issue in Congress Race
Richmond dispatch notes Virginia’s congressional and presidential stakes hinge on the negro question with Roosevelt’s policy shaping the Ninth district contest where J C Wysor challenges H Campbell Slem. It reports Parker club mobilization, a fractured Republican scene, and beliefs that Indiana Illinois Kentucky West Virginia may shift against Roosevelt.
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Vigorone
Washington
Slemp
Seema
Ninth
Wellington Post
Richmond
Virginia
House of Representatives
J C Wysor
Pulaski i
Chicago
Indiana
Illinois
Kentucky
West Virginia
Big Parker Club
John Charp Williams
Outa
Brakeman Shot in Danville Train Yard Ambush
James L Armes, a Southern Railway flagman and brakeman, was critically wounded at an early hour while inspecting cars and preparing to leave Danville Virginia. An assailant fired four shots from behind parked cars. RB Talbot fired back but the attacker escaped. Roy Shields was arrested hours later on suspicion. Railroad workers voiced outrage as Armes remained in critical condition.
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Danville
Washington Post
James L Armes
Southern Railway
Mgr. Armes
Talbot
Mr Armes
Armes
Roy Shields
Day
Railroad
Methodist Woods Meeting Opens With Large Attendance
Special to The Washington Post Leesburg Virginia July 15 The first day’s services of the woods meeting of the Methodist churches of this and adjoining counties near Lincoln opened with a large attendance The services will continue ten days among the ministers participating are Revs F L Strother C D Bulla & Knx D D J W Duffy N L Dolly C Sydenstricker J L Kibler W H H Woolf W Gover and others from this and adjacent counties.
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Washington Post
Leesburg
Lincoln
F L. Strother
Hamiltton
D Bulla
Winchester
Knx
Harrisonburg
J W Duffy
Washington, D
L. Dolly
C Sydenstricker
Bummit Point
J L Kibler
Upperville
W HH Woolf
Falls Church
W Gover
Middleburg
Railroad Sale Ordered by Court in Virginia Case
Judge Waddill ordered the receivers of the Blackstone and Southern Railway to sell at public auction the companys charter five miles of graded roadway and a mile of track with about $60 000 in facilities. Separate items note protests by Glen Echo road workers facing a $10 annual tax and a Salisbury NC firemen tournament August 2–4 with 1000 attendees and prize plans.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Waddill
United States District Court
Blackstone and Southern Railway
Rockville
Glen Echo
Cabin John Bridge
Meyor Ang Council
Edward C Peter
Ita
Washingson Russ
Salisbury
N. C
North Carolina Firemen’s Association
Bluefield
Interstate Bluefield
WW Va
West Virginia
N. N. Samoth
Awnings Offered with Uncertain Prices and Promises
Readable text promotes installing awnings by offering an estimate claim of very low cost. The ad hints at cheap prices and asks customers to request a quote, emphasizing sturdy stanchest and satisfactory quality.
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Atin
Moses and Son Store Trial for Alleged Assault
Greek, jailed here on charges of attempted criminal assault, faces trial next Monday after a case set in the local court. The address cited places the Moses and Sons firm at F Street, corner 11th, as the context for the case.
Rockville fair officials seek Davis visit and big event
The Montgomery County Agricultural Society plans the August 25 and 26 fair in Rockville Maryland with President David H Warfield aiding efforts. Secretary James T Mogley and Director involvement are noted as they expect large entries for speed events and announce removal of the pigeon exhibit for stronger chicken displays. A visit by Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Henry G Davis is sought, with Dewitt Warefield also invited to attend the same day.
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Washington Post
Rockville
Montgomery County Agricultural Sacety
David H. Warfield
James T Mogley
James Bagley
Henry G. Davis
Wilit la
Dewitt Warefield
Balloon Explodes Ending Oakland Flight Demonstration
Balloonist Robert Cropp attempted inflation using kerosene in a pit when a massive explosion blew the balloon top off and burned his right hand as sides collapsed. He emerged from the flames to safety, spectators stunned by the fiery flare and near panic.
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Campesiana
Oakland
Robert Cropp
Cropp
Argument by Christian in Fisher Case Nears End in Petersburg
Petersburg July 15 Frank Christian of Richmond closed for the Virginia Passenger and Power Company in the Fisher case seeking appointment of a receiver. He argued no grounds for the action and noted the company’s floating debt rose 159000 despite over 1,000,000 spent on betterments and capitalization. Davis for the plaintiffs will close tomorrow. judge Mullen will deliberate several days before ruling.
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Fisher
Washington Post
Petersburg
Frank Christan
Richmond
Virginia Passenger and Power Company
George E. Fisher
New York
Bustings Court
Christian
Wichard
Davis
Mullen
Hill Praises Daniel For Parker Cause In Albany Cable
In Lynchburg Virginia on July 15 Senator John Daniel received a telegram from Hon D B Hill of Albany praising his heroic services for the Parker cause and wishing speedy recovery Daniel replied denying illness and affirming strong health and continued work He credits the unified Democracy and his leadership for progress in the country.
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Parker
St. Lewis
Washington Post
Lynchburg
John Daniel
D. B. Hill
Albany
Daniel
United Democracy
Alexandria News in Brief Ordinances Read but No Formal Discussion
A city council meeting discussed an electric franchise sale to Charles F Thompson. The joint committee recommended Thompson’s bid, with a 30 year grant, $10,000 upfront, $3,500 for the old plant, and monthly gross receipts of at least $1,000. The contract includes a bid bond, arbritration, and periodic rate controls. Separately, a Court of Appeals decision questioned local street paving assessments on King Street, potentially nullifying prior payments. The piece also covers minor court verdicts, municipal campaign disclosures, and market activity in rail and chemical stocks.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Joint Committee On Finance
Hunll
Columbia Fire Engine Company
Columbia Engine House
Joint Committee On Finance and Public Property
Capt Bryan
Yht
Charles F Thompson
Thompson
Spinks
City Electrician
Kirby
Joint Committee
Court of Appeals
Virginia
Co. Co
Hicks Vermus
Bristol
City of
Royal Street
Fayette
Electric Railway Company
Pup-Ball
The
Lance
Virginia Obituary Notices From Various Counties
Virginia obituaries from Fredericksburg Staunton Lynchburg and Taunton list Miss Mary Cox Miss Kate Kate Mrs Katherine Conner and Dr Robert W Morgan among the deceased. Also noted are Denton Thompson T H Blanton Robert L Parrish and Daniel Q Rourke with brief mentions of ages causes and survivors including widows sisters and children.
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Fredericksburg
Mary Cox
Waco
Orange County
Kate Kate
Adam Kate
Tacketta Mill
Stafford County
Staunton
Daniel Q Rourke
Frederickaburg
Katherine Conner
JF W Conner
King George County
St Paul's Episcopal Church
King George Court House
Tazewell
Denton Thompson
Marion
Powell
Madison County
Spottsylvania County
Frederickeburg
T H Blanton
Caroline County
Otey
Department of Dentistry
Army
Morgan
Cuba
Aince
Taunton
Robert L. Parrish
Covington
Ortonforge
Parrish
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company
Hewan Trell
Om Robert L, Jr
Yellowstone Park
Rockville Marriage Licenses Issued in Maryland
Rockville Maryland July 15 licenses to marry were issued by the clerk of the circuit court to Frank L. Manderfeld and Mrs Bina Green of Washington and Walter Thomas Magruder and Miss Carrie Willis Case, both residents of the county.
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Nettle G. Nicholson
Glenn H. Worthington
Fredaick
Circuit Court
Washington
Waenington
Rockville
Frank L. Manderfeld
Bina Green
Ysth
Walter Thomas Magruder
Carrie Willis Case
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L% & Health Bulletin
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Virginia Female Institute
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Maria Pendleton
JE DB
Stilart
University of Virgina
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J S Graver
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Reese Lee Sy
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