McMillan Ships Again in Packs in Melville Bay
Washington July 10 The MacMillan Arctic expedition aboard the Bowdoin reported to the National Geographic Society that it was wedged in Melville Bay ice. A message dated July 24 described a night delay due to thick fog, a brilliant moonrise, and a tortuous daylight course hindered by pack ice leaving the vessel beside a pan where a polar bear with a 15 inch paw had slid into the water.
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Police Seek Ohio Girl Missing Since December
Charleston police expanded a search for Mins gseerite Huber last seen at Ada Ohio in December. The girl has been traced through Radcliffe Charleston Princeton and Wheeling as authorities pursue leads with limited results.
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Missing Ada girl sought by mother in Ohio town
Miss Huber an 18 year old blonde with blue eyes and a round face disappeared from Bellaire Ohio. Her mother Mrs B Huber of 1d Gilbert street Ada asks everyone to help locate her daughter who was likely working in a beauty parlor.
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Road Boosters Meet August 11
The Lewisburg Business Men's association calls an August 11 meeting at 11 a.m. in the Lewisburg courthouse to form the Seneca Trail association. The group advocates building state highway No. 24 from Princeton through Mercer Monroe Greenbrier and Pocahontas, connecting with routes No. 56 in Randolph and No. 58 in Tucker. Citizens are urged to attend and represent their communities.
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West Virginia Intangible Wealth Tax Plan Debate
The Parkersburg News editorial argues for taxing intangible wealth such as money notes and bonds at uniform rates, explores proposed constitutional changes, and notes potential inequities in current property assessments. It highlights a shift toward taxing stocks, bonds, and deposits to broaden revenue and reduce disparities.
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Fate of Holden verdict in murder trial near
July 94 at Sutton jurors hear closing arguments in Luther Holden case. Judge Jake Fisher outlines three possible verdicts including first degree murder with death penalty. Sheriff Berry recounts witness testimony about an alleged attempt to escape Braxton prison bars.
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Realtors Plan Camp For Tourists In Charleston
The Charleston Heathstate board tourist camp committee was told to inspect the old City Hospital property on Piedmont road to assess its suitability as a motorist camp. J W Shannon reported the committee, after consulting Major Werta, expected to convert the surrounding area into a tourist camp, with streets and property to be repaired. The species committee assists the automobile club in promoting the camp proposal.
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Bryan pallbearers include senators and reps in Sheington
Sheington July 30 The honorary pallbearers at W. J. Bryan's funeral include Senator George Wy of Nebraska Senator Henry F Ashurnat of Arizona Senator Kenneth McKellar of Tennessee Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas Representative William A Oldfeld of Arkansas Josephus Lentels of North Carolina former secretary of the navy Charles A Vougliss of Washington Clem Shaver of West Virginia and Colonel P H Cullshan of Louisville Kentucky.
McClintock Will Appeal Filed in Probate Case
Chicago July 26 The filing of an appeal from a probate court decision denying admission to probate of the purported will of William N McClintock millionaire orphan wan was completed today in the circuit court by Wil Maraio Shepherd beneficiary and executor Weymouth Kirkland counsel for Shepherd said the case likely cannot be heard for several months.
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A Wife's Confessional Povelations of a Wife
A domestic scene unfolds as a wife contemplates a difficult night and a caretaker Katie. The narrator restrains criticism of her maid to spare Mrs. Graham and plans a cautious voyage to North Carolina, weighing family duties and hospitality. The exchange reveals humor and tension in a fraught household.
Luau of Food and Fear in Frontiers Town
A rough dialogue describes packing food for a trip including potatoes corn apples and leftovers while warning about possible danger from armed men. Katie jokes about bringing a revolver. A newspaper notices a dramatic scene ten miles from Cairn where a man fights a captured lion against 24 dogs and kills 17.
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