Improving Bonds Sewer Extension Gets Bulk of Money
The city board recommends issuing bonds of 125000 for sewer extension street improvement and fire equipment with a vote set for October 16. Fifteen streets and alleys will gain storm sewers paving and grading funded by the plan with abutting property owners paying one third of paving costs.
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Board of Affairs
Bluefield
Graham
South Bluefield
Hardy
Pulaski
Park
Reese
Greenbrier
Lee
North Mercer
Bedford
Thomas
Rogers
Highland
South Mercer
Franklin
Marshall
Union
Poplar
Scott
Jones
Wilson
Belcher
Ellis
Beasley
Davison
Barger
Allen
Powell
Peck
Williams
Wayne
Roy
McCulloch
Chestnut
Alley
Red Lot
A. F. Kingdon
Suit Over Deadman's Island Lands Reaches Exchequer Court
The king versus Vancouver Lumber Company case on Deadman's Island in Vancouver foresees annulment of a lease on grounds it was never properly signed. The property, once military reserve, has risen in value to several million dollars and is now sought by two railway firms for terminal use.
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Deadman’s Island
Ottawa
Ont
King
Vancouver Lumber Company
Vancouver
Enters Race For Senate In Oklahoma
Charles I. Stewart editor of the Enid Morning News announced his candidacy for the United States Senate to succeed Senator Thomas P. Gore. He centers his platform on raising rural life standards through higher farm production and opposing federal patronage used to advance senators.
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Senate
Fenid
Okla
Charles I. Stewart
Enid Mornimg News
United States Senate
Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
Stewart
United States
Mrs Russell Sage Celebrates 85th Birthday Quietly
Mrs Russell Sage age eighty five observed her eighty fifth birthday quietly in New York. Friends across the United States and abroad sent congratulations. widow of the famous financier, she remains in good health and has devoted much of her time since her husband’s death to charitable activities.
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Russell Sage
New York
United States
Philanthropist Supports Public Institutions With Large Gifts
In recent years she has donated to numerous charities and philanthropies, giving nearly 30 million dollars to public institutions. The substantial contributions reflect broad support for civic and nonprofit causes.
Senate to vote on tariff bill today
The Senate will vote finally on the Democratic tariff bill tomorrow at 4 PM after lengthy debate. Leaders urged approval while anti free wool and sugar factions blocked amendments, including a tax on inheritances proposed by Senator Norris.
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Washington
Senate
Lafollette
Catron
Penrose
Ransdell
Louisiana
Thornton
Norris
Eastern Railroads to Boost Freight Rates
Five eastern railroads plan a five percent wage flat rise in freight charges across all commodities except train and coal based on current New York to Chicago first class rates. Coal and grain rate decisions remain undecided. Changes held pending ICC review. cost of tariff preparation near one million dollars.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
East
New York
Chicago
Missing School Girl Ida Lee Found Dead Near Here
The body of eighteen year old Ida Lee, a high school girl, was found in a grove north of Satem this morning with a bullet wound in the head. She had been missing since Saturday when she went mushroom hunting with Oscar Gray, eighteen, who is also missing.
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Satem
Ida Lee
Here
Oscar Gray
Gray
Preparations for Crop Movement Reflected in Bank Summary
Washington report details August 9 conditions for national banks versus June 4. Loans rose by 25,527,009 while individual deposits fell by 192,123,000 and cash declined 14,813,000. Government had not begun moving crop funds. Bank reserve across 7,488 banks stood at 1,470,487,000 with an average reserve of 20,072 per bank, 55,886,000 above legal requirement.
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Washington
Aged Man Killed by Two Boys Near Boone Lincoln Line
In Charleston West Virginia on September 8, two youths aged twelve and fourteen shot and killed Green Hicks a seventy five year old farmer after obtaining a small debt. The boys John and Charles Hager were arrested and jailed in Hamlin following the crime. The pre trial suit with local magistrate had been set for near term.
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Charleston
W. Va
Boone and
Lincoln
John
Charles Hager
Green Hicks
Suit
Hicks
Hamlin
Human Greed Cited by Bishop in West Virginia Strike
Bishop Donahue told the senate special committee that human greed by both coal operators and miners fueled the West Virginia coal strike. He cited exorbitant company store prices as evidence, noting marked price hikes from fifteen to twenty five percent above market levels.
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Washington, Sept
Donahue
Catholic Church
Senate Special Committee
West Virginia
Bishop FP. J. Donahue
Wheeling
W. Va
Senate Investigating Committee
Washington denial on OShaughnessy and Huerta pledge
Washington officials flatly deny any discord between Charge OShaughnessy in Mexico City and the State Department over assurances about Huerta's candidacy. The administration expects Huerta to stay outside the race, and Mexican authorities will cite the constitution. Advices to Zamacona in transit are expected within three days.
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Washington
Mexico City
State Department
Mexico
O’shaughnessy
Huerta
O'Shaughnessy
Zamacona
United States
Father found guilty of manslaughter verdict in Christian Science treatment case
London Sept 81 Justice Rowlatt ruled a father can be guilty of manslaughter if he relies solely on a Christian Science practitioner for his child’s serious illness. The coroner’s jury convicted Benjamin Jewell of manslaughter for his seven year old daughter’s death from diphtheria during Christian Science treatment, though the charge was not technically proved at trial.
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London
Justice Rowlatt
Central Criminal Court
Benjamin Jewell
Dry Dock at Pearl Harbor May Be Finished
Alfred Noble, the inspector engineer, says the Pearl Harbor dry dock can be saved and completed as designed. Noble met with Secretary Daniels and will submit a detailed report and plans to continue construction after the collapse of the dock.
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Washington
Naval Dry Dock
Pearl Harbor
Hawsi
Alfred Noble
Noble
Daniels
Two Die and Four Hurt in Auto Train Crash
Fremont Ohio Sept 8 Two persons were killed and four others seriously injured when the automobile carrying them was struck by a Wheeling and Lake Erie passenger train at a grade crossing east of the city. The dead are Mrs George Gleckler 44 and her son Clarence 21.
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Fremont
Ohio
Wheeling and Lake Erie
George Gleckler
Clarence
Havemeyer Dies at 63 Founder of Sugar Refining Firm
William F. Havemeyer, key organizer of the American Sugar Refining Company formed from Havemeyer Brothers refineries, died suddenly of heart disease at the home of his son in law William R. Wilcox. He was sixty three.
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W. F. Havemeyer
New York
William F. Havemeyer
American Sugar Refining Company
Havemeyer Brothers
William R. Wilcox
Electric Car Strike Kills Two Near Potomac Va
Two men die when an electric railway car collides with a car in Potomac Virginia causing the auto to be hurled over an embankment. Victims are William H. Peck of Alexandria and Ernest Zell.
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Alexandria
Potomac
William H. Peck
Ernest Zell
Father and Two Daughters Killed in Train Crash
Eugene J. Connolly of Springs Corners and his two daughters Phoebe and Carolyn were killed when their car was struck by a Lehigh Valley train near Cayuta New York. Mrs Connolly suffered probable fatal injuries in the crash.
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Kimbra
N. Y
Eugene J. Connolly
Springs Corners
Phoebe
Carolyn
Lehigh Valley
Cayuta
Connolly
Passenger Agents Convene in St Paul Meeting
The American Association of Passenger Agents opened its annual convention in St Paul Minnesota with passenger traffic officials from major railroads in attendance.
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St. Paul
St. Paul, Minn
The
American Association of Passenger Agents
Coney Island Mardi Gras Opens Week of Festivities
Putting on Lid at Coney New York September 8 marks the start of the annual mardi gras at the resort. The event will run throughout the week ending with closing gaieties. The lively seaside destination hosts parades games and entertainment for visitors and residents.
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Coney
New York
Coney Island
Thirty Earth Shocks Hit Martinique Fort de France
A sequence of thirty earthquakes occurred yesterday morning in Martinique Fort de France with no material damage reported.
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Martinque Fort de France
Martinque, Sept
Congress Session Focuses on Tariff and Currency Bills
The day saw debate on tariff with prospects for passage or vote before adjournment. A mining strike inquiry heard O P Donahue. the committee adjourned to tomorrow. The currency bill faced delay with a Tuesday return planned. Urgency deficiency bill vote postponed to Tuesday. session adjourned 6 10 a m until noon Tuesday.
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West Virginia
Oce
P. J. Donahue
Wheelnganking
Fidelity Bank Announces Third Dividend Distribution
C. L. Williams as receiver for Fidelity Bank and Trust Co said the third dividend will begin tomorrow September 10. The dividend is ten percent totaling 36000 dollars, with forty five percent of claims already paid to creditors.
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C. L. Williams
Fidelity Bank and Trust Co
Senate Leaders Delay Currency Bill Action
Democratic senate leaders will not move toward a final agreement on the administration currency bill until it passes the house. Chairman Owen secured President Wilson's tentative approval after banking committee talks. Hearings pause for two weeks as tariffs are dealt with and senators plan a short Washington rest.
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Washington
Senate
House
Banking Committee
Owen
Wilson
Woman Faces Charge in Double Murder Case in Millen
Millen Georgia September 8 The local grand jury began considering the case of Mrs Edna Perkins Godbee accused of murdering her former husband Judge Walter S Godbee and his wife Florence Boyer Godbee The anticipated sensational trial centers on dramatic shooting and the parties high profile status.
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Millen
Edna Perkins Godbee
Walter S. Godbee
Florence Boyer Godbee
Police Bar Charlton Murder Film Case Trial Curiosity
In Como Italy on September 8 police banned a cinematograph showing of the Charlton murder amid the Porter Charlton trial for the killing of his wife whose body was cast into Lake Como. The authorities argued the screening would stir morbid curiosity during the pending case.
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Como
Italy
Charlton
Porter Charlton
Lake Como
Examination Set for Diplomatic Service Secretaries
Washington September 8 an examination will be held in the state department October 20 for secretaries in the diplomatic service. These posts are highly desirable and applicants may obtain examination information by writing to the state department.
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Washington
State Department
Veterans Open Sixteenth National Encampment in Philadelphia
Veterans of American Wars gather in Philadelphia to open the sixteenth national encampment of the army and navy union with elaborate preparations for the event.
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Philadelphia
Army and Navy Union
Weather forecast for West Virginia and Virginia
Unsettled conditions in West Virginia on Tuesday give way to fair and warmer weather by Wednesday. In Virginia, expect generally fair skies on Tuesday and Wednesday with moderate temperatures.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Jerome Found Not Guilty of Gambling Charge
William Travers Jerome was acquitted in Sherbrooke on a gambling charge linked to playing cards for money at a railway station. The magistrate called him “honorably discharged,” apologizing for the humiliation, while Thaw's fate remained undecided for an upcoming habeas corpus hearing in Montreal.
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Coaticook
Quebec
William Travers Jerome
Harry Kendal
Mulvena
Sherbrooke
James McKee
New York
Montreal
King's Bench
A. C. Hanson
Milford Aldrich
Samuel Jacobs
New York State
Matteawan
Jacobs
Canada
Mr. Jerome
Jerome
Court House
Vermont
Harry Thaw
Thaw
McKee
New Hampshire
Milwaukee Women Deputies Take Early Assignments
Milwaukee four women deputy sheriffs recently appointed by Sheriff Lawrence McGreal begin their main duties today as part of an expanded force in Milwaukee Wisconsin. The new appointees join the department to bolster law enforcement and service to the community.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Lawrence McGreal
Five county officials listed in service profiles
The text identifies five individuals with varied roles including a matron at the county service and another matron at the county jail. Additional positions include two former probation officials and store detectives, plus a dressmaker among the group.
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Amtron
Peters elected in Maine third district special election
In Portland Maine on September 8 Speaker John A Peters Republican of Ellsworth won Maine’s third district seat by 553 votes over Democrat William A Tattingall with Edward M Lawrence Progressive third Peters 15106 Tattingall 14553 Lawrence 6487. President race: Wilson 14602 Roosevelt 14256 Taft 7159. Progressive vote fell about half from last November.
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Portland
Maine
John A. Peters
Elseworth
William A. Tattangall
Waterville
Edward M. Lawrence
Lubec
Peters
Tattingall
Lawrence
Wilson
Roosevelt
Taft
American Cyclist Fatally Injured in Race Crash
American cyclist Gus Lawson and German rider Scheurmann were killed in a motor paced bicycle race for the hundred kilometer championship in Cologne. Lawson's motorcycle tire burst while pacing Guignard and both he and Scheurmann were hurled from the track. Lawson suffered skull and arm fractures and died.
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Cologne
Sept
Gus Lawson
Scheurmann
Lawson
Guignard
Thaw defense hinges on irregularity in immigration arrest
Montreal reports that Thaw's counsel argues a missing formal ministerial order allowed the capture by immigration officers after he had been in Canada over ten days. King's Counsel Melines notes the officers acted without proper authority, while Greenshields says Thaw's freedom chances improve as immigration law flaws persist.
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Montreal
J. N. Greenshields
Thaw
Ben
T. R. Melines
King
Board of
Blake Robertson
Mr. Greenshields
Canada
Unique Masons program attracts Arizona Lodge to Grand Canyon
In Phoenix on September 8 1930 the Arizona Masons initiated candidates in three degrees along the Grand Canyon of the Colorado with sessions at the canyon floor midway rim and Hopi House summit. High degree Masons from across the country attended the historic event.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona Masons
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Baltic mines chief refuses to recognize union
Calumet Michigan September 8 General Manager F W Deiton of the Baltic Champ ion and Tri Mountain mines told copper miners he would not recognize the Western Federation of Miners. He offered to discuss wage and condition demands if they dropped the federation and returned to work. Women strike pickets were active and interfering with work.
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Calumet, Mich
Baltic Mines
F. W. Deiton
Baltic
Champion
Tri-Mountain
Western Federation of Miners
Deiton
Miss Nora McCall Becomes a Nun in Sacred Heart Convent
Miss Nora McCall daughter of the late Ambrose McCall and niece of Edward F E McCall leaves society to join the Sacred Heart Convent. She notes society life is not lasting and cites her strong voice as a notable talent.
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Miss McCall
New York
Nora McCall
Ambrose McCall
Tammany
Edward FE. McCall
Convent of the Sacred Heart
Bishop Donahue Blames Greed in WV Coal Rift
Bishop F P J Donahue of Wheeling tells a Senate inquiry greed by both coal operators and miners fueled the strike in West Virginia. He cites high company store prices and argues workers demand ownership of mines while urging religious renewal and trusteeship. He says guns and force are governed by law and that he came on his own accord.
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Kenyon
Griffith
Pslams
West Virginia
Kanawha Street
Borah
Martine
Donahue Wolaborers
Stedman
United Mine Workers
Monnett
Washington
O'Keef
Carlsbad
Chesapeake and Ohio
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Horke
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