Forest fires rage across the West threatens towns and timber
Firefighters battled blazes across Washington Oregon Montana Idaho and British Columbia with crews reaching safety near Scappoose and Veronia Oregon. A Vancouver Island fatality, widespread losses, and thousands of acres burned marked the emergency as Missoula Montana reports peak activity and protective actions from communities along Fraser River.
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Seattle
Wash
Gregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
British
Lebanon
Kerry
Crater Lake National Forest
Clatsop
Olimpia
Weahineton
Smaytown
Camptell River Lamnter Company
Bellingham
Missoula
Ares
Ladysmith
B.C
Frazier River
British Columbia
Peru
Twenay
Bulll- Yan
Vancouver
B. C
Patriarch Bowdle Says He Has Never Cussed
Aug 19 Bowdle William B B Bowdle aged 96 claims never using a cuss word in his life. He credits longevity to character, good habits, hard work and a calm view of life. He impresses peers with his expressed opinions on science and social progress.
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Lima
William B&b. Bowdle
Bowdle
Japanese Wrestlers Launch U S Exhibition Tour
Fortytwo leading Japanese wrestlers have arrived for an exhibition tour of the United States. Asahigara, Jupar champion, leads the party. The group plans to return to Japan in October after showing in American venues.
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Ban Francisco
Japan
United States
Asahigara
Matman
Jupar
Pete
Air bootleggers laugh at agents in Milwaukee chase
Government agents failed to trace bootleggers described as aviators who evaded pursuit as they moved toward a distant center location. The article notes changing plates and repeated evasive actions during the chase across western areas, with limited readable details about individuals or exact locations.
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Milwaukee
Wane
Blackbirds Inhabit City Trees Amid Migratory Patterns
Residents report blackbirds and red-winged starlings forming large roosts in Virginia between Brooks and Morris streets. The birds return each spring and summer, cause nightly noise and sleep disruption, and depart each fall for southern wintering grounds led by a city-nominated flock.
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Unionn Fie
Resuhor Quiere
Virginia Geeeet
Brooks
Morris Atrests
Kana
Mme
Cde
Cmve
Dunbar News Highlights Local Injuries and Community Growth
Reported automobile mishaps leave the car as the main sufferer while rare injuries occur to bystanders. Local projects advance with gas line repairs and water mains extending into new housing areas. Community leaders note improving business and upcoming plans for a model home and civic events.
Four-H Club Camps Ended in County
County reporters note the four-H club camps near Slaconsville closed after 160 campers and leaders struck tents and returned home. County agents and instructors from across the state conducted agricultural and domestic science sessions, with programs of lectures and a Sunday dormitory service.
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Muusegee
Tre
Slaconsville
Fleitore
Campu
Varitus
T. ¥. McGiovran
Death of Montrose man after heart ailment reported
Teo Lawrence aritin, age 2a, of Montrese, Santh Chattestan, died yesterday morning at 8 atock. He developed from a heart condition. Funeral services will be conducted now one forrijng at if we look from the St. Anthony church with burial in Mt. Uivel cemetery. He is survived by his mother and several其他 relatives and friends.
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Lawrence Aritin
Montrese
Santh Chattestan
Drlestan
Fotlowlie
Midelburs Karo
Ell
Hin Fremmonta
Ataihn
Coal River
Mantrove
St. Anthony
Mt. Uivel
Morris BY
Griff
Dresters
George S. Barrett
Charleston
Bradford D. H
Huntington
Bonnla
Morence
Pauling Ambrose Gritia
Montrose
Kanawha City Notes and Local Visits
Mrs B 4 Kincaid of Kanawha Avenue is resting at home and out of town. Mr and Mrs Fred Hergele returned Sunday from a motor trip to Heenate. Mr and Mrs W. Bouthern of New Castle, Pa, are visiting sister Mrs J Perthener of Virgin Street. The First Presbyterian church youth group will meet tonight at 7 o clock in the church. Mrs Rosette Bouthern, who has been ill at home for some time, is improving.
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Leon Griffin
Mire
Maurice M. Griffith
Montrose
St. Anthony Church
Father Bregory
Westle
St Oliver Cemetery
Frank Moon
First Piiat Church
Friany Héor
Thomas
HE. Grose
First Baptist Church
Dick Shea
Cincinnatti
Mettle L. Shadburn
Louisville
George A. Schieuutein
Midland
Pansey Hoge
Big Chim”ney
Andee
Rene Binnett
Midland Trail
Pansy Lee Maskey
L. A. Petry
Beck
Coal Fiver
Mx Brady Moner
Jeff
Canada
Biss Vesta Wright
Dunn Hospital
Bell
James Branen
Children of Bank
Ars
Clemens
Second Avenue
Lydia Robson
van Crank
Dunbar
Charleston
W. W. Trent
Ward
A. L. Jarrett
J. B. Woodtoe
Wift
Reel Mayard
Daubat
Woolroe i
Frederick Street
Esch
West End
J.C. Gale
MacMillan Hospital
Bueineas
Aondar
Strait
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Durbar Water Company
J. C. Woottey
Jis
Dimhor
Stockwell
Police
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Sully
Dunbar Chamber of Commerce
Keller
Tock Six Road
J. W. Kively
0. B. Devers
O E.iDevers
Cierle Devers
Charles Devers, Jr
Nan Gigtya Mulling
Avalund
I.K. Aspury
Melvy Avenue
Chicago
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Mra
CL. Stewart
Dallins
Tex
P.M. Doty
Sixth Street
A. W. Lane
Angus
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St. Laure
G. W. Gresham
Washington
Kincaid
Kanawhi Avenue
Raseid
Fred Hergele
Mpa
WI Bouthern
New Casta
Peon
J. Bperthener
Virginbtatreet
Firat Prycebyterian
Rosette Buuthern
Veto Schedule Spurs Alaska Policy Debate
Representative White of Massachusetts, ranking Republican on the merchant and affairs committee, urged a conservative policy shift in Alaska fisheries. He plans a fall committee session to review hearings and draft a report, with recommendations to follow in the next pork bill.
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Mauate
Abivilay Board
Conmittes Lexether
Hin
Governor Pinchot comments after conference on case
In Washington Governor Pinchot announced after a conference with Attorney General Woodruff and investigator Mellovern that blame was assigned in the case. The institution had been taken over by the banking department last April.
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Pinchot
Woodruff
Mejor
Mellovern
Banking Department
Local Bond Plans Spark Bridge Project and Election Details
Drafts show a bond plan and legal steps for a bridge project with construction to follow permits. Voter polls open today for two hours and the old voting site list is read aloud with many precinct locations and street names.
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Shepherd Dwilsne
O'Connerk Store
Stasford Pool Room
Carney Howl Room
Takelwih Sehen
Pieaa
Higley Shools
Meadow
Wkeelon
Green Innerage
Crown Bortling Works
Reynolds and Lovell Streets
Stingleton
Our House
Union Schoal
Lewis Fubtared & Co
Mayage
Dune
Meh Keheal
Morrig
Quarrier Streets
Bern- Weln
Bik Totel
St Ktatton
Davia
Merrer School
Garnet Wehnal
Spark's Store
Butter's Plate
Rooxgvelt School
Washington Street Pool Room
Adoption Controversy Haunts Wealthy Suspect
Mary’s adoption case escalates as Browning and attorney Newcombe discuss alleged coercion and a $90 potential payoff. Surrogate Noble to review original papers. officials plan to present gathered evidence to determine possible crime in securing the adoption.
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RNR
Mary
Lane
Browning
Philanthrophy
Margé
Noble
Querta
Distelet aAttorney Newcambe
Belgore
Neweembea Éald
Three States rent faction delays district attorney picks
The Democratic race within the party grows tense as three states delay DA selections. Tammany leaders back Joab Ft Hanton amid intra party conflict with Brooklyan and Richmond opposing Hylan in favor of Walker in primaries. The feud is cast as ninth versus Hearst.
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Rent
Supporters rally for Smith and Whiker in local race
A brief note highlights supporters backing Governor Smith and Senator Whiker, noting the event as part of ongoing campaign efforts. The report emphasizes the Democratic slate and the expected impact on upcoming votes within the region.
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Smith
Whiker
Old Ebbit House to be Razed for Modern Theatre Project
In Washington Aus a derelict Ebbit House hotel near Fourteenth Street and the main shopping district is slated for demolition. The site will be replaced by a new building housing a theatre and press club as part of a larger modernization plan supported by project backers and retired press club members urging its erection.
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Washington, Aus
Mitten Picture Theatre
Washington
Large morning court handles many minor offenses
A flood of Monday morning cases filled municipal court with officers busy late yesterday. The notable item was highway robbery charges against J. M. Smeltzer, a Charleston printer, with several youths detained for investigation after he said he was robbed near Quarrier and Morris streets about 3 am, losing $80 along with checks. Other results include fines for driving intoxicated and reckless driving, a suspended sentence on a four pint liquor charge, and various assault cases as officers Earl Jordan Virrell Jordan L. Jarrett and H. B. Lather work the scene.
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Nsual
J. M. Smeltzer
Charleston
Steltzer
Morris Street
Norditor Earl Jordan
Virell Jordan
L. W.jarrett
H. B. Lather
John Asbury
Alu
Chesapeake and Owg
South Alde Bridge
Hex
Hugh Kerrell
West Side
Witle Hubert
Martha Jones
Georgia Glass
Leona Pettit
Martha Carey
Janette Woods
Death of Mrs. Robert White noted in Georgia and Virginia links
News from Lewisburg reports the death of Mrs. Robert White of Savannah Georgia in Charlottesville Virginia on Friday. Her children include Mrs. C J Davis of Charleston and Lewisburg and Mr Pettitohn of the Petticenn Construction company Lynchburg Virginia the contractor for Greenbrier Military School barracks who expects barracks ready by September 17. Local events mention visitors and movements including Miss Adelaide Dunn returning from abroad and Judge Charles F Moore visiting Lewisburg.
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Savannah
Georgia
Charlottesville
Virginia
White
Db. C. J. Davis
Charleston
Lewisburg
Pettitohn
Petticenn Construction Company
Lynchburg
Greenbrier Military School
H. 33. Moore
J. McLaughlin
W. N. Russel
New York
Russell
C. Garrison
Washington
M. BP. Mays
Marie Sibsid
Lous Semple
Roanoke
Visitings and Guests Across Several Towns
Mrs. Lewis Winall and children of Detroit visit Mr. and Mrs. W. Darnell in Richwood. Mr. Perry Brown hosts Miss Arnold Dana at Theipping. Miss Sara Murray has left for Montredt New Mexico for vacation.
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J. Biko
Mira Virginia Davidson
Richwood Wan
Lewisburg
Lewis Winall
iDetroit
Perry Brown
Arnold Dana
Sara Murray
Nhree
Montredt
Moonshine Manufacturer Maire Jailed After Court Fight
A. B. Maire of Slasonville faced charges for manufacturing moonshine whiskey. He was fined 100 and sentenced to four months in jail, later extended to five months on appeal. Police describe his pattern of defying prohibition laws and reckless behavior leading to a crash.
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Mails
A. B. Maire Tan Ts
Mutomoe Nilanto
Menpy J. Black
Intermediace Court
Née
Bledor
Yeaterday Muirs
Maire
Jai
Black
Woman Detained in Youngstown Identified as Judge Franklin’s Daughter
Miss Loy MMs, detained since July 25 in Youngstown for mental condition investigation, identified as EMis of Muncie daughter of the late Judge Pranklin. She formerly taught school in Muncie and Cleveland Heights. friends say she has been missing two years and her health deteriorated by over study.
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Youngstown
Loy Mms
Stuart
Simer
Pranklin
Emis
Muncie
Cleveland Heights
Strike and wage talks cloud anthracite revival
Aug 10 reports Gov Pinchot named Joseph J Walsh and David Williams as reps at Atlantic City talks between mine operators and workers over a new wage contract as August 31 wage terms near expiration. Also noted is a federal receivership in Dover Del where Central and End Gas Co. of America was placed under receiver Robart Sproul after a stockholder suit.
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Garriseing
Gonermur Winrhot
Joseph J. Walsh
David Willams
Industrial Board
Pinchot
Atlantic City
Pitts. Sier
Dunbar Plant Readies Reopening With Whittemore Upgrade
Mires have been installed at the Whittemore Glass plant in Dunbar as renovations and new machinery are completed. The plant will resume operations in late month under A. G. Pletashe r as president. many former employees are to be rehired as production shifts back to the community.
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Whittemore Glass Company
Dunbar
Dt Fe
Whittemore
Wlaam
Sheares
Melion
Metcher
Daptar Bidusery
Whittemore Company
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Pripleyes
Dunbar Enforces Night Curfew For Suburb
Dunbar council approves a 10 PM curfew in the industrial Clarlerton suburb. Flappers and cake eaters must be off streets by 10 unless with a parent or guardian. The ordinance, to take effect Friday, aims to quiet late working crowds and protect residents.
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Dunbar
Clarlerton
Dunber
Ue Ud
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