Destructive Fire Destroys Standard Oil Amicon and Peerless Plants
A major blaze on Bluefield Avenue this afternoon damaged Standard Oil and Amicon Fruit Company buildings and burned Peerless Coal Company sheds. Fire from oil barrels spread rapidly. water-pressure issues slowed response but both fire departments contained the flames with no fatalities. Insurance covers most losses. total damage estimated around sixty thousand dollars, with five hundred barrels burning and several cars of coal destroyed.
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Standard Oil Company
Bluefeld Avenue
Amicon Fruit Company
Peerless Coal Company
Binefield Avenue
Standard ON
Standard Ol
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Mock
Sirding
Norfolk and Western Railway
Conention
Aide
Amicon
Norfolk and Western
Pope
W. B. Molloy
Whitlock
W. Johnson
IR Tilson
Tees
Yielf Bere
Army adopts new invention by Dane Dudley
Wakefield Mase Aug 14 after years of trials Dane Dudley claims his paneangle telescope was adopted by the War Department. The device allows viewing from concealed positions, adjustable angles, and may aid in targeting while keeping the operator hidden. Details remain cautious with early statement of possible battlefield applications and safety concerns.
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Wakefield
Mase
Dane Dudley
War Department
United States
Counterfeit Ring Suspected in Italy Connection
Philadelphia authorities report secret service operations finding counterfeit activity linked to Italy. Investigators believe Amore woman and others orchestrated a scheme, with forged American certificates used. A grand jury today returned a $92,000 bond for the leader, amid attempts to distribute counterfeit goods locally.
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Philadelphia
Guiseppe Aplea
New Fork
Amore
Spica
Roveritty
Jeplewmhor Eraud Jury
Hanson Divorce Suits Filed In Central District
Local court records show divorce actions filed against Hanson by multiple parties amid a tangle of names and addresses. The plaintiffs include Atjonin, Aue 16 Meldow Staneen, and Central Railway stakeholders with firm representation listed as C. Cheek and JH Anugthor.
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Atjonin
Fia
Meldow Staneen
Not Ready to Fix Tax Levy
The board discussing city levy did not meet at the city hall and data from the county board on the levy remains incomplete. Present were Members Stowers Kahle and Worley as the board plans to address collection War taxes at the next meeting, a slow-moving issue.
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Board of Affairs
Elty
County Board
Stowers
Kahle
Worley
Seven Game Ball Series Scheduled Between Bluefront and Kyatone
A seven game series between Bluefront and Kyatone ball teams is arranged with four games at Tower grounds, two at Keystone, and one at the host venue. The schedule shows Keystone at Binefield on Aug 26 and 31, Minefield at Keystone on Aug 23 and 24, and Keystone at Minefield on Aug 27 and 28, with standings deciding the final game.
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Iras Dee
Bluefront
Kyatone
Tower
Keystone
Binefield
Muefield
Monce 16
Firemen Hampered by Well Intentions At Norfolk Plant
In a chaotic district scene, crowds hampered firemen defending the Norfolk plant area near the Standard Oil Company and related firms. Business men misdirected responders, delaying crucial actions and highlighting dangers from nearby oil storage with trains and warehouses close to homes. Calls grow for relocating tanks and barrels to a safer site away from tracks and residences.
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Amicon Pratt Company
Poerlosy Fruit Company
Board of
Alfatra
Standard GU
Holstake
Saprels
Norfolk & Western
Standard Ol Company
Aim
Rho Efty
Ax Reneral
Crying Baby In Carriage Attracts Brooklyn Scene
In New York a desperate tramp found a hungry baby crying in a State Street carriage opposite a saloon. He took the infant from the stroller and carried it toward a shop to buy milk after striking a cord with the infant’s mother. The episode drew onlookers as the parent, Belleville Schor, wife of Meyer Schor, a tailor, later vanished from the scene. The baton of custody then shifted briefly, with the husband attempting to reclaim the child as the incident unfolded.
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New York
State Street
Brooklyn
Potloe
Soan
Beale Schor
Meyer Sehor
Meyer
Mayer
Harriman Returning From Cherbourg to New York
Cherbourg France Aug 18 Harriman sailed for New York in an automobile ship arrival noted as improved in health. Friends say he had been in Europe for a visit and held interest in the New York Control contract that could affect Trade routes with a favorable outcome anticipated by Wall Street observers.
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Cherborough
France
Harriman
New York
Hig
Dinsour
Europe
York
Wall Street
Bigy
Baseball Results from Lynchburg Norfolk and Roanoke
Yesterday's results show Portmouth defeating Lynchburg 7 to 4 in Lynchburg. Norfolk beat Richmond 2 to 1 in Norfolk, with a second game 2 to 4 in Norfolk. Roanoke topped Danville 4 to 1 in Danville, while a second Danville game ended 6 to 0. Schedule lists multiple matchups across Kingston region and mixed league standings with rain interruptions noted for New York and Philadelphia games.
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Lynchburg
Portamouth
Norfolk
Richmond
Danville
Roanoke
Dan- Ally
Rowwel
No One Wanted Black Pugilist Tale Recounted
Fragmentary line cites a black pugilist scene with refusals and forced actions involving a taek Jolasan style group. The text mentions colored trends and a coercive context affecting participants, but readable specifics are limited.
Editor’s Death by Own Action Reported in New York
A local editor in New York was reported to have died by self inflicted action on Avenue 17 near Miwa Mane MoT. Patt Bowen Hoot was named in connection with the incident as investigators assess motive and timing.
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Ave
Miwa Mane Mot
Tee Eenatie Patt
Bowen Hoot
Briggs Returns to Bluefield in Sale Court Case
A damaged notice notes Briggs back in Bluefield after a sale tied to the Justice Department case. Cineteaatt promoter Me Brigey conducted four shareholder sales for Mawtey Soreanntion and Prom there Me Brigey faced proceedings in the newer court.
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Ven. A. Belen
Cineteaatt
Ficentiy
Sierehoardien Eale
fMawtey Soreanntion Company
Brigey Wit
Nore
Elonie
Son Werthans
When Greek Meets American in a Troubled Tale
A garbled account recounts a clash between Greek and American youths. The fragment hints at a schoolyard incident with mixed ages, a fight over belongings, and speculation about authority figures. The text names no clear individuals or places.
Traveling Man Brady Dies After Arriving in Town
Chae Brady, a Baltimore traveling salesman for a clothing company, died today after arriving by train. His brother informed relatives of the death, and the body was removed for arrangements in the city. Interment is planned in a local cemetery with services in Baltimore.
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Chae Brady
Baltimore
Lother
Jay Hotel
Trady
Dewi
Brady
de Rome
Drothera
Tole
Cotneyn
Hallinnor
Ike Paar
Convicts Held in Mountville Robbery Case
In a Mountville crime report several prisoners including Frank Woberty and Frank Ervin are mentioned as being brought for trial. A second group of inmates faces charges related to a robbery and conspiracy at Witemawen with additional defendants named and awaiting sentencing.
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Mountville
Princeton
Frank Woberty
Robbiry
Ervin
Witemawen
Anil Wilaamon
Local Barton Byelom Case In Court
A terse court note from 16 South Thetroet Rohnert Va records a fatal case linked to a person named DiMinaen Con fnused with The fatal BIL tinirde. Authorities identify Willpower and The elfy ofey as involved entities in the event.
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Sat. Urtod
Barton Byelom
Thetroet Rohnert
Anniversary Commemoration An Event For Historic Figure
A ceremonial anniversary observance marks the life and work of a noted editor and public figure. Attendees recall the contributions of the person to journalism and civic life as discussions and displays highlight pivotal moments in their career.
Verdict In Cutton Case By Naval Court of Inquiry
The Sutton family expresses dissatisfaction with the naval court of inquiry verdict on the Cutton case. They say the findings do not address key points raised during the proceedings and seek further review or clarification from authorities.
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Cutton
Naval Court of Inquiry
Sutton
Woman Seeks New Hearing In Sutton Case
Washington Aug 14. The mother of Minnell declares that Sutton was killed accidentally and that a new trial will be sought. Attorney Davis for Sutton says further proceedings will be taken and a new hearing is requested.
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Washington, D.C
Sutton
Minnell
Davis
Othes
Help Wanted From Mr Taft
Washington, August 18. If Taft discusses measures on his Western trip and helps Republican members out of trouble, he could tire votes. Tawney of Minnesota stands as the sole Minnesotan backing a tariff plan. The article notes internal party disputes and unpopularity in the Northwest and hints at a political struggle to maintain support for the Administration.
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Washington, D. C
Provident
Taft
Correas
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Taft T
Fellowa
Tawney
Ewlig
Many Good Jobs Will Be Open in Washington
An examination to fill vacancies for federal positions will be conducted nationwide. The process will select examiners and appoint new staff. details appear in notices referencing the National Labor and civil service agencies and regional offices. The vacancy drive aims to fill numerous posts across departments with emphasis on qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds.
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Jeanh Faroe
Arius
Mira
Morte
Periuntind
Kowloon
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