Purity Conference Opens Sessions in Charleston West Virginia
Charleston West Virginia October 10 The state board of trade opened its annual session in the Elks club rooms discussing taxes and legislation with public improvement officials from the Charleston chamber of commerce. A memorial to late treasurer C A Weaver was ordered and speeches by Col Richard H Edmonds and Governor Dawson accompanied a reception.
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W. Va
State Board of Trade
Elks’ Club
W. A. Miller
Robert Douglas Roller
Frederick M. Staunton
Tite Board
Richard H. Sdmonds
Manufacturers’ Record
Baltimore
West Virginia Board of Trade
Charleston Chamber of Commerce
William M. C. Dawson
Kelley Axe Factory
National Purity Conference Opens in Chicago
The National Purity conference opened at Abraham Lincoln avenue and Langley avenue with a program led by Anthony Comstock and other dignitaries. Key topics included education and reform in purity laws, under the umbrella of the National Purity federation formed after last year’s La Crosse gathering. Local organizers included Rev. W Burgess and Rev. Jenkin Lloyd Jones, guiding a lineup of clergy and scholars.
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National Purity People
Chicago
Abraham Lincoln Avenue
Oakland Boulevard
Langley Avenue
National Purity Society
National Purity Federation
la Crosse
Wis
United States
Anthony Comstock
Newton
N. Reddell
Tobias Schanfarber
JB. Caldwell
W. Burgess
South Park Avenue
Jenkin Lloyd Jones
Samuel Fallows
Schanfarber
J. B. Caldwell
Old Time Telegraphers Meet in Washington
The twenty sixth annual reunion of the oil time telegraphers and historical associations and the society of the United States military telegraph corps began yesterday in Washington and will run to Oct 11. Delegates will discuss telegraphic history with many veterans and notable women contributing to the field. The conferences, though held jointly, conduct separate business meetings, honoring Morse as the founder of the American telegraph era.
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Washington
Washington, D. C
Oil Time Telegraphers and Historical Associations
Society of the United States Military Telegraph Corps
Telegraph
Morse
Hagan's Magnolia Balm Promises Youthful Complexion
A traditional cosmetic pitch claims clear skin and a peachy tone can be restored with Magnolia Balm. The lotion is described as harmless and giving immediate results, usable by women of any age despite past ill health exposure or worry.
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Hagan
Old Timers Honor Annual Reunion With Banquets and Tours
In Washington the Aeiegraph acts in wartime and business, hailed as the handmaid of all transactions. The Old Timers’ annual reunion featured banquets, excursions and entertainments arranged by William H. Young of Western Union and Col. Billy Watson of the military telegraph corps.
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Washington
Aeiegraph
William H. Young
Western Union Telegraph Company
Tariff Appeals Delayed As Court Calendar Unset
New York reports the circuit court of appeals opens a three week session with tariffs to be argued later, while the U S circuit court will not frame a tariff case calendar until December. Prolonged customs backlogs could worsen Treasury concerns and refunds to importers may be large if suits succeed. King’s Sons and Daughters Hold Albany Convention With about 700 attendees, a week of programs opens with addresses, reports, and lectures from state and city leaders.
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New York
Circuit Court of Appeals
United States Circuit Court
Secretary of the Treasury
Shaw
McReynolds
Department of Justice
Huga- Hon
King's Sons and Daughters
Albany
N. Y
International Order of Kings’ Sons and Daughters
Third Presbyterian Church
J. J. Lawrence
David H. Laird
Woodville
Laird
State Street Church
Margaret Bottome
International Order
Chas, E. Hamilton
Trinity Methodist Church
Alice Gommett
Pennsylvania
Jones
Madison Avenue Reformed Church
Jacob Reis
Leoncavallo Brings Zara to Carnegie Hall for American Debut
Italian composer Leoncavallo presented his opera Zara in New York at Carnegie Hall with singers from his homeland. The program opened with Vive lAmerica, a march he wrote for his forthcoming tour and dedicated to President Roosevelt, followed by his Ave Maria blessed and endorsed by Pope Pius X.
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Newark
N. J
Leoncavallo
Zara
America
Carnegie Hall
Roosevelt
Pope Pius X
Afro American Council Address by Washington
The Afro American council held its 15th annual conference with large attendance from across the country. Rev. Booker Washington opened, welcomed delegates, outlined next year’s program, and urged racial moderation while predicting a near future fusion of the races.
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Fro-American Council
Washington
New York
National
Afro-American Council
Booker Washinton
Paint and Varnish Convention Opened in Pittsburgh
The nineteenth annual convention of the National Paint and Varnish Association convened at the Hotel Schenley in Pittsburgh on October 10. The gathering drew principal manufacturers and jobbers from across the United States, with a large business program and planned entertainments detailed for attendees.
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Pitsburg
Ional Paint & Varnish Association
United States
Schenley
How One Village Legislates Against the Industrious Liar
In Kirkwood Missouri an ambitious lawyer proposes an ordinance targeting gossip and defamation with fines up to 100 dollars and up to 20 days in jail. He frames the law as extending the "lie" statute and cites social disruption from rumors as the motive. Supporters nickname him the Geo Washington of Kirkwood and predict higher office.
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Albert B. Chandler
St. Louis
Kirkwood
Chandler
Anthlar
Geo. Washington
Joe Folk
Mixsouri
Territorial Topics Cattle and Horses Feed on Poisonous Weed
Stockmen report losses of cattle and horses on the ranges in Sierra County. Attacked animals go berserk, froth at the mouth, and die soon after, believed caused by poisonous weed. Clayton to build new $8,000 school building. Fleming of Wichita to construct. Elizabeth Boggs, long time DC teacher now in Clayton, turns seventy seven and recalls 150 former pupils who sent gifts.
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Sierra County
Clayton
John Fleming
Fir of Fleming and Kapphan
Wichita
Kansas
Washington Star
Elizabeth H. Boggs
District of Columbia
Raton
Corner Stone of Silver City Elks Hall Laid
The corner stone of the new Elks hall was laid Tuesday afternoon in Silver City per the Silver City Independent. No exercises were held due to the absence of many lodge members amid political campaigning leaving the dedication ceremonies to be more elaborate at the planned Kalkdom dedication.
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Silver City
Miner with Premonition Quits Mine After Explosions
August Beam, a miner known in the region, left the Old Dutchman mine at Blossburg after fearing a deadly accident. He moved from Raton to Trinidad, citing persistent gas and a sense of forewarning. Beam, father of boxer Kid Beam, plans to stay in the city for days while weighing his next move. his family resides in Cripple Creek.
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Beam
Trinidad
Raton
Advertiser
Blossburg
Gray
Cripple Creek
Mr. Beam
Pueblo Indians Kidnapped to Paris After Coney Island Gambit
A Coney Island promoter enticed about fifteen San Ildefonso Indians to travel to New York for dancing and other performances. The Indian office refused transportation or provisions, and now reports indicate five or six young men refuse to walk home, with rumors they were taken to Paris, France.
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Paris
Coney Island
Morris Tobin
San Ildefonso Pueblo
New Mexican
Indian Office
Bowery
New York
San Ildefonso
France
Cap
Wagner Wins Vanderbilt Pup Race in Frenchecar Darracq
Wagner, driving an 11 horsepower Frenchecar Darracq, won the Vanderbilt pup race on Saturday finishing at 11:14:10 with an elapsed time of 4:50:10. His average speed was 61.40 miles per hour.
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Wagner
Paris Boulevards Welcome American Dancers
The refugees from the Sandefonso Indians in Coney Island prepare for life in Paris. They will blend into the gay French capital, learning to smoke cigarettes and drink absinthe as they flirt in the most approved French fashion.
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Tives
Coney Island
Paris
Burglars Attack Lordsbur Mercantile Store Shuttered
On the town's first Thursday night burglars attacked the Roberts and Leahy mercantile store but failed to enter as iron shutters held. A nocturnal visitor was spotted at a rear porch of the post office building, awake hostmaster startled the intruder who fled without incident.
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Lordsburs
Roberts & Leahy Mercantile Company
Santa Fe Skeleton Excites Comment in Old Adobe Site
In Santa Fe the bones found at 134 West De Vargas Street were buried in Rosario Cemetery after a late Saturday gathering. City Marshal Charles Conklin doubts foul play, recalling the dwelling’s 40 year age and a missing army officer tale. A separate note touts Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds.
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Weat de Vargas Street
Rosario
Charles Conklin
Santa Fe
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