Grand Councilor T J Phelps Toasted at Bluestone Banquet
A grand banquet in honor of T J Phelps Grand Councilor of the United Commercial Travelers of America was held by Bluestone Council No 110 at the New Altamon Feiel. Over 100 traveling fraternity members attended including out of town visitors. Phelps was elected Grand Councilor for the Virginias Kentucky Maryland and District of Columbia at the May Grand Council meeting in Louisville. Toastmaster B A Marks praised the hotel service and attendees heard toasts on Our Order and The Lades.
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T. J Phelps
Granit
Bluestone Council
United Commercial Travelers of America
New Altamon
Feiel
Mr. Phelps
Virginas
Kentucky
Maryland
District of Columbia
Louisville
Roanoke Council
T. & Hamiton
Gacochuret
Treveera
Grang
Phalpe
It W. Trap
W. J. Thetis
Crockett
Roa
Marka
Aerial Contests Open in Rheims Ahead of Week-long Meet
Rheims reports the International Aerial contests start tomorrow and run seven days with famed aviators in attendance. London notes a wartime push with the War Office planning ten million dollars for aviation and a possible reserve aeronautical corps. Sir Joseph Ward of New Zealand travels with his wife and daughter toward Allerlea.
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Rheims
Internationa
London
War Office
Department of Aviation
Joseph Ward
New Zealand
Allerlea
Reserves Decision In Presectt Steel Car Strike
Pittabure Ma August 21 Javige McFarlane reserves his decision to appoint arbitrators in the Presectt Steel Car Company strike.
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Pittabure
Javige McFarlane
Presectt Steel Car Company
Robber Makes Quick Getaway At East End Store
An East End Merchandise Company store on Princeton Avenue was broken into around 3 am with two rocks smashed the front plate glass. Shoes were stolen but the exact loss was not disclosed. No arrests. investigators suspect links to similar recent break-ins in Graham.
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East End Merchandise Company
Princeton Avenue
Henry Bailey
Fine
Tunin
Graham
Five Mile Handicap at Indianapolis Speedway Claims Strang Victory
Strang wins the feature 100 mile race at the new Indianapolis motor speedway during the automobile meet on August 21. Sengel sets a new mile record in the same event as Strang dominates from start to finish, finishing about ten lengths ahead in a brisk time. The American Automobile Association supports the meet. Schwitzer and Wilebt drive a Stoddard Dayton to an easy win in the fifty mile race.
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Indianapolis
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Strang
Sengel
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Ulin
Orelal Lounved
Biraag
Barman On & Dle Eriey
Gelumbub
Olio
Neiform
American Automobile Association
Sauetion
Motor Speedway
Wilebt
Schwitzer
Stoddard-Dayton
Navy Secretary Leaves for Virginia Capes Mission
Washington August 21 Hatant Secretary of the Navy Wine throp departs for Virginia Capes to inspect the battleground area and assess naval operations there.
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Washington, D. C
Winethrop
Virginia Capes
Germany to send ships and schools for celebration
Washington Aug 21 Germany will send the cruiser Dresden and Bremen and the school ships Bertha and Victoria to take part in the Hadon Fulton celebration, signaling a naval display amid mounting commemorations.
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Washington, D.C
Germany
Dresden
Bremen
Bertha
Victoria
Counterfeit Ring Busted in Harrods Creek Area
Following yesterday’s discovery of a counterfeit date in Harrods Creek county, police reveal a million dollar enterprise led by broker W. O. Osborne of J. M. Fetter & Co. Authorities name Marion Roberts as ringleader with ties to Wall Street. Several suspects, including John Robert and Merion Roberts, are arrested or charged as the investigation traces the operation through New York, with a key Mexican note seizure of $90,900 cited as crucial.
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Harrods Crees
Osborne
J. M. Fetter & Co
Marion Roles
Blo
Wall Street
New York
John Robert
Merion Roberts
John
Nanile Hara
Marlene Konmhneper
Wil Kounte
Mra
Mary Amt
Koente Ander
Weiler
John Fae
J. M Fetter and Company
Lauraville
Marion Roberts
Loulé & Noahwile
Pennsylvania
Rock Coal Paymaster Murdered In Holdup
Meagher reports from Rock this afternoon say a coal company paymaster was held up robbed and murdered. Deputy Sheriff Carter and Chief Newkirk rushed to scene of crime.
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Meagher
Rock
Carter
Chief Newkirk
May Avert Strike Turns on Chicago Railroad Action
A partial report indicates efforts to avert a strike involving Chicago area workers from AWK and UT Railway Emplayes with 17,000 meters мобile conductors. Details are limited but the aim is to prevent a large service disruption.
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Chicako
Saher
Welde
Five starters duel in five mile handicap race victory by Mera
National Mia team ace Mera claimed victory in a tightly contested five mile free for all handicap race with Aitken finishing a tenth of a second behind. The event featured complex handicaps for contenders Morg Miller and Stodard Day, with Aitken clocking a strong time in the machine race as well. Law allows thirty four cents on hundred dollar valuation amount fixed by authorities.
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Mia
Nate
Aitken
Tae
Ready
Aeble
Morg
Miller
Stodard-Dayton
Herbert Lyttle
Hig Apperson
Aitken Mulford
License and Permits Granted for Temporary Structure
City board approved licenses and permits including a temporary corrugated iron structure 20 by 40 by 10 feet at a Bluenelf Twane site. The plan requires filings with the city engineer and possible relocation if the Standard Oil Company project proceeds. Revenue projections showed a levy of 36 990 for the current fiscal year to fund city services and salaries.
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Board of Affairs
Elty
Hetty
Ofeers
Boant Publie
Begonhal Gkmmel
Cleo
Hnportany Rive
Kiven wemeeiOn
Laine
Thie Lemeth
Limi Witeh
Dave
Eni
Amalibiook
Owen
Promoters weigh purse for Jeffrien Johnnon bout in Doublin
Dubin and Teland briefs note promoters may offer a purse for the Jeffrien Johnnon boxing match in Beverly. Aug 21 reports Taft hires galt water pavilion to swim weight off. Physicians dispute treatment while Taft refuses to answer. A mother lives in a cottage near Weylom. Special Master Burdote awards Western Onion Telegraph Co 5 million against American Telegraph Co in a 25 year-old gelatin inquiry.
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Teland
Jeffrien Johnnon
Beverly
Mies
Taft
Benton
Miwwk
Ais
Burdote
Western Onion Telegraph Company
American ‘Who
Telegraph Company
Taft Cabinet Meeting Tackles Interstate Commerce
Beverly Aug 21 Taft holds a cabinet session with MacVoush Wickeranam and Myer to discuss interstate commerce antitrust and customs duties. In St Louis the same day a Peoria to Dixon relay covers 220 miles in 12 hours as the Verona Ale Craft Club awards prizes.
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Beverly
Mase
St Louis
Bale Look Peoria Jandey
Dixon
Paventon
Veorla Ale Crafy Club
Court of Inquiry Delivers Mixed Testimony on Marine Officer
The Court of Inquiry examines the case against United States Marine Corps Lt. James Nutton amid contested statements and conflicting testimony. Investigators reveal the discussion centers on a fatal incident and the circumstances surrounding the death, with questions about command decisions and potential negligence.
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Gtr
Wienier
Ernest Saha
Anitone
Tev
CaRby
Dowland
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