San Diego Exposition Grows to World Scale
The Kettner bill grants San Diego exposition status on par with San Francisco. Since 1909 the project has expanded from a modest start to a $6.46 million completion plan with government and state participation. Over half complete, with permanent Spanish colonial buildings and widespread exhibits planned, including water use and agricultural themes, plus notable entertainment at the Elks theatre.
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Wilson
San Francisco
San Diego
North
South America
East
Europe
America
United States
Pacific
Panama Canal
Jean Valjean in Movies Vaudeville at Elks Opera House
Patrons praise the vaudeville bill at the Elks opera house this week as one of the best with a daily matinee starting today. The Wonderful McAleaveys Marvels debuts in America as top attraction, plus Fred Elmore performs magic and Shriner Richards deliver nonsense sketches in a lively program.
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Jolliffe
Victor Iligo
Trewn Valjean
Imp Company
Rex
Elks Opera House
McAleavey
America
Fred Elmore
Shriner & Richards
Lettered Tragedy In Pounding Mills Farm Attack
In Pounding Mills on Tuesday a seventeen year old, John Pack, shot and wounded Frank Sargent forty seven on the Sargent farm over hog disputes. Sargent was hit in both sides and lungs by hundreds of bird shot as Pack fled. Doctors say Sargent’s chance of recovery is slight and Pack remained at large.
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Pounding Mills
John Pack
Frank Sargent
Mr. Steel
Sargent
Young Pack
Pack
Repot
sa@rent
World of Labor Sees Global Reforms and Political Shifts
Russia adopts modern farming methods as organized labor opposes a senatorial candidate. The Vienna suffrage conference recommends reforms for working women. Uruguay approves an eight hour day for men. Washington welfare workers push health certificates for marriage licenses. New York Governor Sulzer urges convict road work programs for reentry.
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Russia
Lordmer
Vienna
Uruguay
Chamber of Deputies
Washington
Sulzer
New York
Samose Promises New Flesh for Thin People
An advertisement touts Samose as a scientific flesh forming food to restore thin individuals to healthy, solid flesh. It claims rapid weight gain and health improvement, with The Goodykoontz Drug Co offering a money back guarantee if weight gain is not achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodykoontz Drug Co
Goody Koontz
Edmonds Outlines Rail Expansion Crisis Across Nation
Richard H. Edmonds editor of the Manufacturers' Record warns that the United States must invest 7 to 8 billion dollars in the next five to ten years to expand railroad facilities to meet rising traffic. He notes Pennsylvania Railroad's vast tonnage and forecasts traffic doubling in a decade, urging rapid, extensive capital and betterment despite funding challenges.
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Baltimore Evening Sun
Richard H. Edmonds
Manufacturers’ Record
South
Edmonds
Pennsylvania Railroad
England
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
United Kingdom
Pennsylvania
Alaska Legislature Seeks Territorial Board of Education
A memorial sent to Congress requests a territorial board of education and two state superintendents for white schools in Alaska. The plan would authorize diplomas and certificates, require teacher exams, and stress hygiene and narcotics education, while native schools remain under federal control via the Bureau of Education.
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Territorial Board of Education
Alaska
Congress
Board of Education
Territory
Bureau of Education
Five Living Survivors of Wheeling Convention 1861 Sketch
A compact portrait of five veterans from the Wheeling Convention era. Alpheus Garrison of Ohio and West Virginia lineage details his long public career from constable to state senator and sheriff. George Robert Latham, born in Virginia, narrates a Civil War rise from teacher to captain and later congressman and U S consul. John D L Davis and Nathan Goff appear in connections to West Virginia politics and postwar service, with mentions of campaigns and appointments including West Point visitor status and hospital board roles.
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West Virginia
Nathan Goff
Benjamin Wilson
West Point
Cleveland
Hospital For Insane
Weston
J. B. Jackson
John J. Davis a Virginia and West Virginia political figure
John J. Davis born May 5 1835 in Clarksburg studied law under Geo H Lee and at Brockenbrough Law School. He practiced 57 years and held roles in Virginia and West Virginia legislatures, helped shape West Virginia's creation, and served in Congress during the 42nd and 43rd sessions as the first Democrat elected from the First Congressional District.
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John J. Davis
Clarksburg
Geo. H. Lee
John W. Brockenbrough
Lexington
Virginia
Lucas P.thompson
Staunton
G. D. Camden
Davis
Richmond
Wheeling
West Virginia
Congress
Lifetime of Dr. W. L. Grant Pioneer of West Virginia
Dr. W. L. Grant born July 23 1822 in Harrison county Virginia pursued medicine at Jefferson Medical College graduating 1857. He practiced at Jane Lew Lewis county later moved to Grafton in 1871 and served as surgeon in the 9th West Virginia Regiment. He expresses fond regard for the statehood convention and sends best wishes to surviving members.
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W. L. Grant
Harrison County
of Virginia
Jefferson Medical College
Jane Lew
Lewis County
Virginia
West Virginia
Grafton
William Thomas Brown a Union supporter and veteran obituary
William Thomas Brown born near Gladesville West Virginia moved to Kingwood learned carpentry. He helped the Union cause and helped with wheels at Wheeling convention aiding West Virginia state formation. He kept the guns sent by Governor Wise during John Brown raid. He later joined the Balti more and Ohio Railway as a bridge builder for 39 years. Captured by Confederates and jailed in Castle Thunder Richmond and Salisbury Prison, he endured parole delays and finally returned home on foot. Now aged seventy eight his health remains strong and he looks to years of useful life ahead.
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Alpheus Garrison
Green County
Pennsylvania
Guernsey County
Ohio
Monongalia County
Virginia
West Virginia
Mr. Garrison
Charlotte Henderson
Afr
W. Va
Wheeling
State Senate
Charleston
Garrison
The
Christian Church
Stanton
Col
Latham
United States
Melbourne
Australia
Johnson
Upshur County
President Hayes
William Thomas Brown
Elizabeth
Thomas Brown
Gladesville
Preston County
Kingwood
Same County
Tie
Mr. Brown
Lingwood
Wise
John Brown
Baltimore and Ohio Railway Company
Bridgeport
Harrison County
Richmond
Castle Thunder
Salisbury Prison
N. C
Independence
Brown
Blood disease danger linked to pimples prompts remedy claim
An advertising piece from The Swift Specific Co promotes a vegetable blood purifier named S.S.S. 8. 8. claiming pimples spread disease from public places and offering free information from the Swift Building, Atlanta, Ga. The text urges readers to obtain the product from druggists and promises impressive blood results.
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Swift
S&s
Medical Department
Swift Specific Co
Swift Bldg
Atlanta
West End Grocery Company Trustee Notice
The undersigned trustee of the West End Grocery Company calls debts due and demands prompt settlement. Creditors must file full statements with affidavits and proof to be considered in asset disbursements. W. H. Ward, Trustee.
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West End Grocery Company
West End Grocery Co. Ag
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E. F. Randolph & Co., Silversmiths and Jewelers
Jean Valjean
Samose
George Robert Latham
Prince
William County
Bull Run Battle Ground
Taylor County
Taylor and Barbour
Gratton
Caroline A. Thayer
George BR. Latham
W. L. Giend, M. T
Qld
Bluefield Undertaking CO
Princeton Avenue
Carl
John R. Gott
Madame Krumpetz
Uinefield Normal & Business College
Elas Opera House
Keith
Crazy Nut
W. H. Wadr
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