Trustees Sale in Mercer County West Virginia 1914
By court decree a trustee sale is held in Mercer County West Virginia on July 7 1914 at 2 p m at the front door of the courthouse Bramwell to satisfy a note of 275 dollars secured by a deed of trust on land along Crane Creek Bluestone River bounds described and 6.54 acres conveyed to G C Taylor by Emmetts Clarvey and wife and secured by Louisville Coal and Coke Company against William Osborne and India Osborne.
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Circuit Court
Mercer County
West Virginia
Louisville Coal & Coke Company
William Osborne
India
Osborne
A. B. Kingun
Mde
Will Osborne
India Osborne
County Court of
Mercerary
A. D L. Kingan
Tueday
Bramwell
Crane Creek
Bluestone River
Rock District
Towit
George's Branch
James Cate
John i Taylor
Gideon Burchett
Pocahontes Coal & Coke Company
George’s
Aid
John Taylor
G. C. Taylor
Emmetts Clarvey
Capitol Heat Drives Congress to Endure Months in D.C.
West Virginians in Washington join lawmakers from other states as heat clogs the Capitol. Officials report 95 to 106 degrees in shade readings, prompting many to seek home for the summer. Congress may stay in session into August with potential adjournment by October debated.
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West
Whington
Washington
Congress
Weather Bureau
Capitol
Weather ‘Bureau
Pennsylvania Avenue
Telegraph
Italy Restores Normal Conditions After Revolt
Rome reports Italy has returned to normal after revolutionary uprisings last week. A threatened railroad strike and general strikes ended as work resumed. Government seeks ways to prevent a repeat crisis. immense damage done, several killed and many wounded, about fifty convicted in violent acts.
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Rome
Italy
Roosevelt Delivers Lecture in London
Col Roosevelt spoke at the Royal Geographic Society on the River of Doubt in Brazil. TheBru lin Gardens theatre packed, police kept crowds calm as he praised British explorers and joked there are other maps to make. In Tampico, shots fired at American soldiers. eighty three rifles found in a hotel. Gonzales used two field pieces from American ships in the harbor.
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London
Col. Roosevelt
Royal Geographic Society
Brazil
Brulin Gardens
Washington
Tampico
Victoria Hotel
Pablo Gonzales
Devastation in Paris After Yesterday's Storm
Paris suffered widespread destruction from yesterday's storm with gaping holes in main roads while the city faced water gas and electricity outages as a flood preventative measure. Heavy rains today worsened conditions across the capital.
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Paris
Zaragos Bitter at Americans in Mexico City
General Ignacio Morelos Zaragos complains of American actions in Mexico City on June 16 amid tensions. The report notes Zaragos as a key figure and outlines his stance against U.S. moves, reflecting a diplomatic strain between nations.
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Zaragos
Mexico City
Ignacio Morelos Zaragos
Charlton Carr Wedding Planned At Bethany Baptist Church
Washington dispatch reports the marriage of Miss Mabel Violet Charlteen daughter of Luther W Charlton to Alonso H Carr of Bluefield West Virginia set for Wednesday afternoon June 1 2 oclock at Bethany Baptist parsonage with Rev Hugh T Stevenson officiating. Only immediate family to attend and a western trip to follow.
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Washington
Mabel Violet Charlteen
Luther W. Charlton
Alonso H. Carr
Bluefield
W. Va
Bethany Baptist Church
Hugh T. Stevenson
Statue of Franklin Unveiled at Pennsylvan ia Class Day
The University of Pennsylvania held a Class Day ceremony in Philadelphia on June 16 with the unveiling of a Benjamin Franklin statue. James M. Peck of New York gave the oration. The statue was unveiled by Benjamin Franklin Pepper Jr., son of lecturer B Franklin Pepper and a direct descendant of Franklin.
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Franklin
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Benjamin Franklin
University
James MM. Peck
New York
Benjamin Franklin Pepper, Jr
B. Franklin Pepper
Albanian Capital Attacked Again by Insurgents
Mussulman insurgents attacked the Albanian capital at 6 a.m. today with heavy artillery against defending forces commanded by Prince William. An artillery duel followed as international fleet men guarded legations and consulates and erected barricades around the royal palace.
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Durazzo
Mussulman
Prince William
Baptists Gather in Boston for Northern Convention Sessions
Hundreds of Baptist representatives from across the country assemble in Boston to participate in the Northern Baptist convention, the foreign and home missions societies, and the publication society. The formal opening is set for Tremont Temple tomorrow, with sessions running through June 25.
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Boston
Mass
Northern Baptist Convention
Foreign and Home Missions Societies
Publication Society
Tremont Temple
Friday Mediators’ Session Near End Amid Crisis Signals
American delegates discussed with Ambassador da Gama in Buffalo and met Mexican representatives at the Lafollette hotel. After long talks, the mediators ended discussions as hopes dimmed for a resolution, with Lehman reporting to Bryan and Leiman speaking with da Gama on the Canadian side.
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Washington
Bryan
Lehian
Leiman
Ambassador da Gama
Montana Delegation Seeks Troop Action Over Butte Disorder
Washington June 16 Senator Myers and Representatives Stout and Hans of Montana met with President Wilson regarding Governor Stewart of Montana's request for federal troops to quell clashes at Butte between Western Federation of Miners and Industrial Workers of the World. With conditions quiet today the delegation did not press for immediate troops and scheduled a further discussion with the president tomorrow.
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Montana
Washington
Myers
Stout and
Hans
Wilson
Stewart
Putte
Western Federation of Miners and Industrial Workers of
New Senator Camden Authorized to Fill Kentucky Seat
Governor McCreary signed the commission of Johnson N. Camden of Versailles to fill the vacancy caused by Senator Bradley's death. Camden, 49, will serve until November when a special election to complete Bradley's term through March 4, 1915 will be held. He is the son of former West Virginia Senator J. N. Camden. He was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
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Kentucky
Frankfort
McCreary
Johnson N. Camden
Versailles
United States
W. O. Bradley
Camden
Bradley
J. N. Camden
West Virginia
Parkersburg
W. Va
Georgetown University marks 125th anniversary with 400 degrees
Commencement week activities concluded at Georgetown University as 400 graduates received diplomas. Governor Martin L. Glynn of New York delivered the principal address during the 125th anniversary celebration.
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Governor Glynn
Washington
Georgetown University
Martin L. Glynn
New York
Flint Stones and Patriot Adverts in 1776 Packet
A July 8 1776 Pennsylvania Packet shows a wartime alert seeking locations of flint stones for rifles and notes their role in independence. The issue also lists Jamaica rum for sale, a horse reward, cattle recovery pay, and a sheriff’s sale column.
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War Office
Congress
Pennsylvania Packet
Boston
Jamaica
Sheriff's
East Indian magic dry sand trick explained
A Scientific American describing how a fakir performs the dry sand illusion. He uses dry sand shown by blowing to scatter, then places it in water and retrieves it dry. The sand is coated with grease by cooking in lard, preserving dryness when submerged.
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India
Scientific American
Prophet Moss Promises Love Luck and Legal Aid
An advertisement extols THE PROPHET Moss a world eminent spirit medium offering to solve love courtship marriage and business troubles. He claims reliable advice on lawsuits wills divorce life insurance and investments and promises no fee until profits appear with reduced rates this week.
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Moss
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Panama
Flat Top National Bank
Vibrators
Burgess Electric CO
Bland St
Roosevelt
Federal Street
Milam Medicine Co., Inc
Danville, Va
Elks Opera House
Zarraw
American Girl Musical Comedy Co
Marie Miller
Dana
Burton & Lewis
Comedians
Lewis & Lewis
W. T. Morrison General Contractor
A. C. Tedford
Osteopathic
American School of Osteopathy
Kirksville
Kelly & Moyer
Matoaka
A. A. Aves
Carr-Charlton
Mantle
Randolph
Lee
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Graham Hotel
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