Wrights Aeroplane Sets Endurance Marks at Fort Meyer
Orville Wright flies 57 minutes 31 seconds circling the parade grounds reaching 150 feet, averaging about 38 miles an hour. Government sealing purchase at 25 thousand dollars. lengthened endurance tests to meet one hour goal. Secretary of War and Navy officials witness record flight and improvements over Wilder Wright’s craft.
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Washington, D. C
Orville Wright
Fort Meyer
Wright
France
Wilder Wright
Secretary of the Navy
Metcalf
Examiner Appointed to Hear Testimony in Gompers Case
In contempt proceedings against Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor over Buck Stove and Range, Judge Gould appoints Albert Harper as examiner to take testimony with thirty days allowed for each side. Judge Parker requests immediate hearing and waives jury trial. Clinchfield the Coal of quality.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Buck Stove and Range Company
Gould
Albert Harper
Alton B. Parker
Parker
Justice Gould
Wioner Recognized by Committee in National Ticket Endorsement
A committee recognizes Wioner for support of the national ticket amid ongoing factional contests. Officials emphasize no action will jeopardize the national ticket’s success.
West Virginia Republican factions to be recognized by national committee
The Republican National Committee favors recognizing the Swisher faction as the regular Republican party in West Virginia after a sub committee report. Chairman Hitchcock said both Swisher and Scherr factions expect to merge on one electoral ticket next year to avoid harming the national ticket. The move avoids interference in state internal political affairs.
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New York
Republican National Committee
West Virginia
Charles W. Swisher
Hitchcock
G. Mathews
Mr. Swisher
William L. Ward
T. C. Dupont
Delaware
Charles F. Brooker
Connecticut
National Committee
Swisher
Scherr
Tam
Gregory Trial Set to Begin September Thirty
Roanoke Virginia September 9 The trial of Dr W B Gregory a Roanoke dentist charged with attempting a criminal assault on a young lady patient will begin September 30 The corporation court presided by Judge Woods renewed the ten thousand dollar bond amount
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Roanoke
Gregory
Corporation Court
Woods
Nelson Scores Knockout In Spectacular Fight
Battling Nelson defeated Joe Gans at Colma arena San Francisco to capture the lightweight title, winning in the twenty first round after Gans failed to rise before the count of ten. The battle was brutal as Nelson dominated from the start with relentless blows.
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Gans
Colma Arena
San Francisco
Cal
Nelson
Joe Gans
Eddie Smith
Monitor Pulverized Flour and Blue Ribbon Ads
Monitor Pulverized Flour promotes quality flour sold at all stores. Blue Ribbon Quality bakes Blue Ribbon Vanilla and Lemon popular for 11 years and growing in favor daily. Clinchfield Coal promotes best via dealer or Roanoke Virginia. Duvall Music Co offers piano tuning and repair with guaranteed work and a phone contact.
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Clinchfield
Clinchfield Coal Corporation
Roanoke
Duvall Music Co
Princeton Avenue
Eye wear sale offers low prices on frames and lenses
Dr Charles W Mayer promotes free eye examinations and affordable glasses for ten days only. Nickel frame options, best prescription lenses, gold filled frames from 1.00 to 6.00, solid gold frames 5.50 to 10.00. Special attention to school children at 407 Princeton Ave Greenspon Building Bluefield West Virginia.
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Chas. W. Mayer
W. I. Jenkins
Princeton Ave
Greenspon
Bluefield
W. VA
Opening Mass Highlights by Cardinal Gibbons and Dignitaries
Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore stood among eminent church dignitaries at the opening Mass. The pontiff praised the ceremonies in a special letter and emphasized the solemn nature of the event.
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Cardinal Gibbons of
Baltimore
Eminent dignitaries gathered for Eucharistic Congress in London
The nineteenth annual Eucharistic Congress opened in Westminster Cathedral with a pontifical mass. Delegates from the United States, Canada, and many European and other nations total over 1,000 priests, bishops, cardinals, and monsignors, with notable figures such as Cardinal Gibbons in attendance. The congress continues for four days with sessions at Albert Hall and Horticultural Hall and notable lay observers among English nobility.
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London
England
Westminster
Vincent Vannutelli
Papal Curia
Rome
United States
Canada
France
Belgium
Holland
Germany
Italy
Austria
Australia
New Zealand
Asia
Africa
South America
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Sacred College
Cardinal Mathin
Cardinal Logue
Armagh
Lecot
Hordeaux
Fischer
Cologne
Moran
Sydney
Ferrari
Milan
Mercier
Mechlin
Farley
New York
Uruchess
Montreal
Duke of Norfolk
Duke
Honeland
Marquis of Ripon
Kingland
Earl of Abingdon
Earl of Denbigh
Lord Herrie
Lord Howard of
Glossop
Albert Hall
Horticultural Hall
Holy Eucharist Congress Shifts to U S Hosting Hope
The text notes the congress theme centers on the Holy Eucharist as sacrament and sacrifice. Cardinal Gibbons is to celebrate mass at a London cathedral next Sunday, signaling American influence. Delegates favor an American meeting after years abroad, including past congress sites in France Belgium Jerusalem Rome and Metz.
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London
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
United States
America
France
Belgium
Jerusalem
Rome
Metz
Man Burned to Death in Glue House Fire at Philadelphia Club
In Philadelphia on September 9 a fire at the Philadelphia Cricket Club Chestnut Hill destroyed the men's and women's buildings. One man died and two women were seriously burned as guests and staff fled or jumped from second floor windows. Rescuers formed bands but could not reach Thomas McHenry who was in the burning building.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Cricket Club
Chestnut Hil
Thomas McHenry
McHenry
Albany to Welcome American Battleship Fleet
Albany West Australia prepares to receive the American battleship fleet due in a few days. The town of a few thousand will coal the ships for about a week and host athletic events and citizen entertainments for the sailors.
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Perth
Albany
West Australia
Monitor Pulverized Flour at All Stores
Monitor Pulverized flour brand showcases quality product availability at all stores. Consumers can expect consistent texture and performance suitable for general baking and daily use.
Statements Attributed To Sullivan On Nelse Patton Lynching
A Memphis dispatch reports W V Sullivan claimed he directed the mob that lynched Nelse Patton in Oxford Mississippi. He boasted of urging mob action to storm the jail and of giving a deputy his revolver to shoot Patton, saying he would stand the consequences and would lead a mob again.
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Memphis
Tenn
Oxford
Miss
United States
W. V. Sullivan
Nelse Patton
Roane
Patton
McCarren Maintains Control Of Brooklyn Assembly Districts
Senator Patrick H. McCarren kept firm control of Kings county by winning eighteen of Brooklyn’s twenty three assembly districts. Four of the revolting districts backed anti McCarren leaders but the balance remains with McCarren ensuring continued control of the Democratic county committee.
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Brooklyn
New York
Patrick H. McCarren
Kings County
McCarren
Democratic County Committee
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L. E. Tierney
R. E B. Bolling
W. H. Thomas
W. B. Hicks
Edwin Mann
W. C. Pollock
L. A. Hooper
First National Bank of
Republican Party of State
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Gregory Trial
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Bluefield, W. VA
Pius X
Cardinal Vannutello
Fleet
Mississippi
S. B. Harmon
Vics and
Sharon
Henry Rodgin
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