Appalling Death Rate Among Veterans in Gray District
The article notes high veteran deaths in Gray and outlines divisions by state in the Kentucky Division. It singles out Brig. Gen. Henry G. Askew for commendable work, and provides a 1914 financial summary of receipts and expenditures including dues, commissions, and document sales. It also lists late-19th century figures such as Mrs. T. J. Jackson and Lt. Gen. Theodore S. Garnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia
Maryland
Illinois
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Pacific
New Mexico
California
Colorado
Arizona
Kansas
Missouri
Montana
Washington
Oregon
Texas
Henry G. Askew
Askew
Military officers listed for staff roles and chaplaincy
The document names Maj. Ken and Thomas J. Schaffer along with numerous brigadier generals and colonels, including Robi McCulloch, Thomas G. Jones, C. H. Tebault M D, and John W. Irwin, as part of the Louisiana Division U C V staff. Also named are Rev H M Hammil D D, Rev J M Lucey, and other staff officers with signed adjutant general authentication.
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Ken
Thos
J. Schaffer
la. Div
Robi. McCulloch
G. Jones
C. H. Tebault
M. D
John W. Irwin
Alex. Hunter
J. W. Harris
John W. Morton
Martin Walt
H. M. Hammil
D. D
J. M. Lucey
WM. E, Migkile
Idle chatter ends as critic learns to speak up
A brief exchange from the Detroit Free Press shows one man interrupting another, dismissing idle talk and urging direct action by addressing the boss rather than complaining about management. The dialogue emphasizes practicality and speaking up to effect change.
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Detroit Free Press
How to Meet Trouble in Chicago News
Mrs Wedderly quotes a magazine title about trouble while her husband declines and seeks dodging trouble, framed as a brief note from the Chicago News.
Going Down. Redd He Starts With 6000 Car
Greene.— What car is he using now A street car Yonkers Statesman reports that Redd began with a $6000 automobile and now rides a street car in a striking reversal of fortunes.
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Greene
Banquet and Speedometer Perceptions From Life and Auto
A notice contrasts a banquet meal endured for the speech to follow with polite listening. It also describes a German car speedometer whose illuminated dial changes color as speed increases.
Cobb the Hero as Detroit Tops Chicago in Final Game
Tyrus Cobb drove in two runs and scored another as Detroit defeated Chicago 4 to 1 in the final game of the series. Covaleskie pitched well for Detroit, with three timely hits from the locals in the seventh helping prevent a shutout. Benz struggled after Cobb’s rally.
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Ty Cobb
Chicago
Tyrus Cobb
Detroit
L. Benz
Cobb
Benz
Crawford
Kavanaugh
Young
Covaleskie
McKee
Scott
Russell
Schalk
Yankees
Red Sox
New York
Boston
Warhop
Pieh
Ruth
Thomas
Gardner
Roeth
Nanamaker
Hamilton
Cleveland
St. Louis
Gary Wins Well Played Game 8 to 0 Over Carlisle Indians
Gary defeated the Carlisle Indians 8 to 0 in a well played game highlighted by Woodson and Blaine. Ferrell pitched for Gary holding the Indians to six scattered hits while Nights fared well for the visitors. Gary baseball yesterday shows strong hitting with eleven total hits and four runs in the second inning, then held the Indians scoreless the rest of the way as Gary added one more run in the sixth.
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Kansas City
Pittsburg
Rhe Pitthwuph
Barger
Dickson
Berry
Johnson
Brown
Newark
Baltimore
Quinn
Reulbach
Rhe Waeisnmeo Rosa
Sn. Aeoedeeeae
Jackitsch
Russell
Raridan
Plank
Chicago
Pendergast
St. Louis
Ata
Hartley
Prandergast
Wilson
Buffalo-Brooklyn
Cardinals
Reds
Bescher
Butler
Cincinnati
Benton
Dale
Clark
Sallee
Snyder
Gonzales
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Coombs
Sherrod Smith
Brooklyns
Wheat
Rixey
Tincup
Killifer
Adams
Miller
Bdakessee
Baumgardner
Demaree
Burns
Smith
McCarthy
Boston
New York
Poston
Crutcher
Braves
Tesreau
Schauer
McLeen
H. Smith
Gary
Carlisle Indians
Woodson
Blaine
Indians
Simmindinger
Ferrell
Red Skins
Sullivan
Dienes
Morton
Ary
Portsmouth
Advertising boosts trust and profit for businesses
A Youth's Companion anecdote cites a grocer who used a newspaper ad to convey friendliness and reliability. The piece argues that well crafted advertising creates a positive impression and encourages customers to engage with the advertiser.
An Old Korean Custom and Mirrors’ Backing Deterioration
A London Chronicle remark notes that in Korea men could not wear trousers until married, singling out bachelors in skirts. The second snippet states direct sunlight chemically deteriorates mirror backing, leading to quicker decay.
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Korea
London Chronicle
Welch News Notes State Superintendent Here
Closing the commencement exercises of Welch High School Dr Charles H Williams of Oberlin Ohio delivered an address emphasizing life after high school and future possibilities State Superintendent M P Shawkey of Charleston attended welcomed by Prof G K Rhodes Dr Williams spoke Miss Virgie May Woods won the gold medal for highest average in promotion exams from 8th grade to high school with a 98511 score Miss Aileen Hutson had 97211 next best Both winners are from Welch Graduates include Callie Williams Davie Daniel Gladys Hall Sallie Shell Lotte Smith Fred Mitchell and Nathan Davido v The Welch area is home to three of the graduates with others residing in the coalfield
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Charles H Williams
Oberlin
M. P. Shawkey
Charleston
Shawkey
G. KE. Rhodes
Dr. Williams
Virgie May Woods
H. K. Barbe
Aileen Hutson
Welch
Callie Williams
Davie Daniel
Gladys ‘Hall
Sallie Shell
Lottesmith
Fred Mitchell
Nathan Davidov
Bankruptcy Petition for Discharge in West Virginia
G E Stafford of Bluefield Mercer County West Virginia filed for a discharge in bankruptcy under federal acts. A hearing is set for July 2 1915 in Bluefield with notices to creditors and interested parties mailed by the clerk.
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District Court of the United States
West Virginia
G. E. Stafford
Benjamin F. Keller
G. EB. Stafford
Bluefield
Mercer
West ‘Virginia
A. D
District Court of the United
Welch Tennis Club hosts Bramelwell tournament results
The Bramble tournament at Welch featured pairs from Eckman Bluefield Bramwell and others. In the first round Chambers Chandler beat Jenkins Burtell 6 1 6 2 and Pearson Compton defeated Sale Claytor 8 6 6 4. Finalists Baker Hewitt beat Galligher Cofer 6 2 6 3 then beat Pearson Compton 7 5 6 0 6 4. Baylor Fisher defaulted the cup to Baker Hewitt. Winners received a racket from the Welch Tennis Club.
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Elizabeth Kittinger
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Methodist Church
Firsy Round
Chambers
Chandler
Eckman
Jenkins
Burtell
Pocahontas
Pearson
Compton
Bluefield
Sale
Claytor
Welch
Galliger
Cofer
Northfork
Graham
Baker and Hewitt
Bramwell
Evanson
Wood
Gary
Bekman
Galligher and Cofer
Pearson and Compton
Baylor
Fisher
Baker
Hewitt
Welch Tennis Club
Mrs Strother Hosts Miss Maude Needham in Chicago Visit
Miss Maude Needham, who has stayed here for several days, was accompanied to Chicago by Mrs Strother and plans to continue travels with her.
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Chicago
Maude Needham
Mrs. Strother
Car Crash in Mississippi River Court Case Affects Superior Residents
John Straughn of Superior drove from Gary attempting a pass when his car plunged into the river. The vehicle rolled twice, injuring five occupants, with two badly hurt. John Brown suffered a broken back and another man a dislocated shoulder. both are in Miners Hospital No. 1. Muddy roads blamed for slipping over the bank. all five occupants are from Superior. The accident occurred between Welch and Gary.
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John Straughn
Superior
Gary
John Brown
Miners’ ‘Hospital No. 1
Welch
Adler-i-ka touted as fast acting bowel cleanser in Bluefield
Special notice to Bluefield folks announces exclusive Bluefield agency for Adler-i-ka a simple buckthorn bark glycerine remedy claimed to relieve almost any constipation fast with one spoonful and no gripping side effects druggist T Wrank Mastin endorses the product as safe and instant acting though presented as a promotional notice
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Adler-i-ka
T. Wrank Mastin
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L. J. Holland
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Minefield Gas and Power Co
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Care Telegraph
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Studebakers
Bluefield Ave
Care Daily ‘Telegraph
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McDowell
W. Va
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Sublette & Barnes
Gray
T. J. Jackson
Stonewall
R. JE. Lee
Theodore
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Simindinger
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Diane Atty
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Arlisle Indians
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Turner
Welch News
Sanitary Dry Cleaning Works
Bland St
E. Stafford
Fdwin M. Keatlaby
B.C. U
D. W. Va
Rackbbr
Graham Tennis Club
D. J. F. Strother
San Francisco
CEE Fair Bank
Lula Marsh
Mattie Cunningham
North Carolina
R. N. Havens
Davy
Walters
Minefield
Thmsen
Frame
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Roanoke
M. Armour
Hobart Street
Herndon
Montcalm
A. C. Tedford
Whone
American School
Kirksville, Mo
Kelly & Moyer Balléi Ng
W. L. McCray
Third St
Hich School
Frederick L. Black
Tate Schmeers
Best G
Leu
Crown and Bridge Works
J. S. Compton
Mercer Healing Springs
Athens
Princeton
R. G. Meador
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