Ice Gorge Threatens River Boats and Guardsmen at Louisville
The Louisville river gorges of 1918 tested the Coast Guard crew at the inland station on the Ohio River. Guardsmen labored two watches daily, drilled weekly, and performed constant station upkeep. They battled ice jams that wrecked vessels like the Princess and Island Queen, with several barges lost and many craft damaged as coal and shantyboats were swept away.
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Blind Handless Man Becomes Harvard Lecturer and Model
A man who lost both hands and was blinded will join Harvard as a teacher and model for students this fall. At 20 he survived a mine accident in Utah, later worked at Leland Stanford, ran a stock farm, wrote books, and built a fortune. He will lecture on teaching and speak in social ethics.
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Ogden Urged as Best Republican Senate Hope
Amid political chatter in Washington and Wheeling, H C Ogden of Wheeling is championed as the top GOP candidate for the U S Senate. Editorials note his public service, business success, and advocacy for the people while urging party leaders to unite behind his nomination.
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Bigger Demand for Homes Here in Charleston
Charleston real estate leaders report a rapid absorption of housing supply with Punta Ton overbuilding easing. They note vacancies remain mainly in lower quality units while demand for high class residences grows. Upcoming Dunbar plant operations beside Charleston are expected to lift housing demand in January.
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The Mets Bat Woes Spell Fretful Season Start
A rough stretch exposes the Mets as they struggle at the plate and on the mound. Key hitters slump while Chicago and Milwaukee pitchers confine runs, prompting concern among fans and management.
Verbal dispute sparks civil suit in Heat stun area
Nellie Burgess of Oak Hill sues Mrs Grave Carwile over slander alleged a year ago in Burned homes and garaged fires. The case, filed in Ris Bamage Court at Dam, names Payett Faustieville and contends the sues actions were unjustified. An investigation by the state free marshal referenced Tampico Mexico’s automatic telephone system in the closing lines, tying local matters to broader tech themes.
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