Activities of Woman's Club To Start Soon
The West Side Woman's Club membership committee will meet Monday afternoon in Tennessee for a business session. Mrs Offerman chairs the committee. Members include Mrs Belches and Mrs George. Prospective members on the West Side are urged to apply. Club plans a June free session on Friday September 18 at the chapel in Tennessee. The program has not yet been announced. A fire destroyed the home of A W Loringene in Dunbar. loss estimated at 39. A W Keller owned the property. The Willams Paint shop near the street station was robbed of gas oil. The Presbyterian training school will be hosted the week of October 4 at Yonarton with Rev Wesley Baker arranging leadership sessions. The Church missionary meeting at Central M E met at Mrs O W Clendenin’s home. A central fire department call was answered for a small riding house fire on Charleston Street. Circle meetings of the Bream Memorial church women will convene Thursday at various locations. Personal notes list several residents visiting relatives and attending fairs. Dorothy Mendet returned from a five week trip to Dayton and Portsmouth. First printer in English America was Stephen Daye.
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Tenmnavehien
St Bream
Bream Memorial
Presbyterian @church
Presbyteriana Ntn
Presbyterian Standard
Yonarton
Wesley Baker
Department of Leadership
Presbyterian Sun- Gay
Charleston
Perconal
Carol Joe
Wyoming Street
Mra
Butler
Ohio
Pennsylvania
J. W. Ruey
Club Takes New Salvation Army Man Into Fold
Captain Gomer Thompson, new commander of Charleston Corpa No 1 Salvation, joined the Kiwanis club as a guest speaker at a state meeting. Marietta Ohio Kiwanis member Captain Phono- Bon Whh and Mrs. Thompson were present. W. T. Moore officiated as vice president and mayor of Dunbar at the program yesterday. Dorothy Higgins entertained with two solos. attendees included Th ard Wiswins, H. A. Vieree, Bon Ta. Draper, M. Davis and B. Darin.
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Gomer Thompson
Charleston
Salvation Sten
Jocal Kiwanis Club
Marietta
Ohio
Kiwanis
Thompson
W. T. Moore
Vicw
Yelus
Dunher
Lgheer
Mies Dorothy Higgins
Vleilers Wern
Thard Wiswins
H. A. Vieree
Bon Ta. Draper
M. Davia
B. Daren
Spring Hill to Get Junior High School
Plans by Kamuwha con federation call for a new junior high at Spring Hill next year. The building will be western in design with modern facilities, expandable units, and separate wings for pupil and teacher needs, to serve a rapidly growing community once occupancy is approved.
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Kamuwha
Anying Hill
Genubl
Ani
Testimony for raise in freight rates heard in Chicago
In Chicago on September 8 a railroad president urged a 1 percent freight rate increase before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Fred W. Sargent of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway described Western roads as sharing a common plight under federal control, noting returns under 4 percent on investment. L. F. Whetting, head of the railways statistical bureau, testified on pages of exhibits. Sargent paused testimony and planned to resume reading after adjournment.
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Chicago
Hiherdtary Commerce Commission
Fred W. Sarecene
Chicago and Northwestern Raihway Company
Mii Western
Chiesso and Northwestern Raltway Company
Iska
Prohibition Chief Fires Agents In Pittsburgh Shakeup
Pittsburgh September Prohibition administrator Roderick Baird announced major changes after a purge of division personnel. Six or more were discharged and others reinstated as Baird appointed W J Martiale as new divisional chief to reorganize the unit amid ongoing shipments of beer.
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Pittsburgh
Roderick Baird
G. J. Simons
Cilet Simons
Baird
W. J. Martialé
Haird
Woman Tried for Poisoning Child in Uniontown
Louise Haeck stands trial in Uniontown criminal court on charges she poisoned her infant in a hotel on July 3, resulting in the child’s death the next day. Jury includes five men and four women. Welfare association funded defense costs. Defense likely to claim temporary insanity rather than guilt.
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Uniontown
Louise Haeck
Old Bay
Fudds
Haeck
Red Cross Relief Efforts Continue in Charleston Chapter
The Charleston Red Cross chapter held its regular monthly meeting at the Red Cross building on Kanawha Street. Reports from Mrs. Aiweke highlighted past month activities and future relief plans, with emphasis on ongoing aid for several years. The secretary and officers discussed activities, finances, and upcoming drives to support welfare and health promotions in the community.
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Charleston
Rea Cra
Kanawha
Cimeter
Kowie
Aaron Witte
Ameribeto
Nantwan
Rosa
End of vacation brings schooling surge in county
The county reports a rise in school attendance as students return from vacation. Educators note improved teacher quality and better curricula, with Western transport boosting access. Miss Kelensige says radio and news help families stay connected while Appalachian districts push for higher enrollment and literacy.
Washington political contest shapes up for Republican nomination
The article describes competition among GOP hopefuls Lyons and Tam owan y with Smith and others maneuvering in New York and Washington. It notes Lyons as former secretary and favored nominee, while Tremblicuna and Waller complicate the races, with Walker and Wadworth hinted as future figures.
Coleman to Address American Business Club
Coleman will speak at the weekly luncheon of the American Business Club at the Rafiner hotel. Almeney Thana Caleniuy will preside, as the gathering discusses business topics and notes the departure of the U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom, Damien, for a trip to Baden, Germany, and ongoing holiday observances.
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Almeney
Thana Caleniuy
Pds
Welotk
Rafiner Hotel
Grizzled Noble County Farmer Hero of Shenandoah Tale
A wrinkled Noble County farmer is described as a hero after he restrained a descending airship sheltering his family. He grabbed a cable, looped it around a post, and protected six sons and one daughter as the craft, drifting low, narrowly avoided the house. The tale, recounted to the Associated Press, centers on the farmer’s quick action and the chaotic scene in his yard.
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Noble County
Caldwith
Ohio
Nolde County
Shavont
Ernest Nichol
Nichols
Associated Press II
Lind
G G Foster Country Home Plan Detailed in New Vision
Promoter G G Foster unveils a country home plan on a ridge overlooking Canawha river area with six rooms, private water and power, modern lighting, and six acres of land. The design features large living areas and six rooms, with construction by Libby Lane and Newcomb brick, priced around 914000 and tied to Jackson and Theayaen streets property.
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Hadley
George Gi
Newcomb
Pallder
Charleston
Tone
Purdinane
Leok Daleony
Shumway
Pheawinduw
Ot Muenpwany
House of the Fit
Avaron
Prigaty Vlentnie
Lai
Thas
Insael Ie
Beyter
Tee
Kamas
Neweatit
Ube Veridoner
Noewwora Pheetty
Ory Bierman Gratin
Oniine Teasty Company
Virwinii Avenue
Kumawha
Takime i Esehinge
Jackson
Theayaen
Coal Mine Payrolls Spark Local Labor Strife
The article reports rising payroll figures and longer shifts amid miner unrest at a Pennsylvania coal field. Workers claim average daily hours exceed standard, with pay over 200 dollars per month for many. Production slows as unions press for better shelter and conditions, while some firms consider replacing labor with machinery.
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Averane
Nan Nthe
Billy
Hk Strue
Ian Sheen
Letter Carriers Vote Keeps Union Strong In Convention
The National Association of Letter Carriers voted down a resolution to leave the union after a heated session. Stricklin led the push, backed mainly by West Virginia Branch 0, while the group favored wage policy changes and supported by Eastern delegates. Portsmouth’s Earl of Portsmouth died in London last month. John Fellows Wallop, born 1859, once private secretary to the governor of Tranmnall.
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Drunotel
Stricklin
Almoge
Branch 0
West Virginia
Hantern
Bard
Portsmouth
London
Scort
John Fellows Wallop
Earl
Tranmnnal
Oliver Henry Wallop
Wynne In
Marl
Portamounit
City Delays Sidewalk Pavement Until Spring
Mayor Wertz announces the city will postpone sidewalk work on Washington Street to spring after a court ruling requires longer notice to property owners. The delay aims to avoid halting winter paving and affects plans for Lovell Street bridge maintenance and related street projects.
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Wertz
Washington Street
Tevent
Pavita
Huweter
Sifewalke
van Shen Peritiang
Walyers
Noernurt Miuide
Welker H. Chanphell
Lovell
Popnir
Mies
Wehrle
Sony
Pall Road Company
Yeuty Street
Indicted Moundsville Bank Cashiers Face Charges
A Marshall County grand jury indicted William Leach and Joseph Wura, cashiers at the Bank of Benwood, on 28 counts including making false statements to the state treasury, embezzlement, forgery, and larceny. They are to be arraigned tomorrow morning to answer the charges.
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Mounrdayville
William
Leach
Joseph B. Wura
Vashive
Bank of Bennoth
Gilluoe
Marshall County Grand Jury
Ageinae Ward al- Tepes
Woman Murderer Judged Insane in Trial
Marii Bonnafoy, a servant who killed Benoat Bergan, was adjuded insane by the investigating magistrate and unfit to stand trial. She confessed to shooting Bergan, mistaking him for Charles Maurras, editor of LiAevion Franvnaise, before rambling about persecution. The case reflects her disturbed state after the crime.
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Trims
Marii Bonnafoy
Gervant
Benoat Bergan
Manta
Seneca Trail Impetus Laid For Regional Route
W Blankenship of Lewloburs announced the Seneca Trail linking six counties across the state. The project aims to connect Princeton and Bluefield in the south to Brookside Cresta county in the north, extending 128 miles with 43 paved and 64 graded or under construction. Leaders include C W Maxwell of Biking as president and Andrew Pr Marl intors as vice president with others as vice presidents and treasurer R B Jonsson of Union.
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W. Blankenship
Lew Leburs
Seneca Trail
Blankenship
Charleston
Heng Trail Association
Clankenship
Nwueths
Tre Mercedures
Livendele
Vorahontes
Randolph
Tucker
Tra
Priiceton
Bluefield
Brookside
Crestas
C. W. Maxwell
Andrew Pr
New Record for Freight Loadings Reported
A weekly record for freight car loadings was established the week ending August 29, as the American Railway Association credited increased coal and miscellaneous freight movement. The total reached 124,542,426 cars, up 22,091 from the prior week and 44,294 higher than the week ending October 24, 1884, with 211,839 cars in Montana, marking a 0.588 rise over the preceding week and 42.07 percent higher than the same week a year earlier.
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Washington
American Railway
Montok
Wyoming Cowboy Heir to Earldom Tale From A Rabid Fragment
The fragmentary report describes a Wyoming cowboy heir to an earldom and a sequence of confused events. It mentions Dives Henry Wallop of mene Sherrin receiving ward and a press confirmation about announcing renouncement of a vile deed to attain a Woodie humuber contract.
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Aubriban
Raven
Henry Wallop
Sherrin
Heather
Londou
Obituary for Ports Infant and Mrs Ports
Funeral services for Paul Leroy Ports infant, and Mrs Cheater Ports, who died yesterday, will be conducted Thursday at the Church of God Florida Street and Sixth Avenue by Rev. G N Taylor. Interment will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery.
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Paul Leroy Ports
Mre
Cheater Ports
German position on foreign minister at security conference
The German government weighs formal participation of Foreign Minister Stresemann in a conference with allied statesmen on a proposed security pact. Chancellor Luther and Stresemann are away from Berlin as President von Hindenburg returns from Bavaria, and officials defer discussing Allied ministers' invite.
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Al*ud
iChancellor Luther
Berlin
Vor Hindenburg
Bavaria
Federal charges in Ket UNG case heard by commission
United States Commission heard charges yesterday against multiple defendants in a broader prohibition case. Four were dismissed. several others, including I. M. McFarland Harry Lipscomb Charles Lipscomb KR Co Patrick and Fielde, were held to the next term under bonds of 500 dollars. Alfred Dunlap Raoneniua and J. W. Harmon were held under 400 dollar bonds. A touring car closed car and roadster were confiscated. James Harris, WoOM Payne and Vincen Payne were committed to jail in default of 1000 dollar bonds. Charges included possession transportation manufacturing and selling prohibited goods.
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Aline
Mumber
jPerdons
Erare United Strtea Commissionen Yr Bitzwater
Mondigan
Liz Road
W. B. Coleman
Hobert Caviness
D. W. Howery
O. ¥. Halstead
I. M. McFarland
Harry Lipscomb
Charles Lipscomb
KR. Co
Vincen Payne
Vas Rinus
Poses Slo
Belgian girl cured by prayer in Paris congress
Belgian girl Jeanna Dee vurs aged 22 cured of tubercular disease through direct prayer and magnetic passes by mediums after two failed operations. Doctors abandoned hope three months prior. she now walks and her foot and hip regain normal shape. Also notes优 Rochester horse show results with Carl Scholz’s entry and team ribbons.
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Paris
Todasy
Anisarion
Peternational Spiritualis
Jeanna Dee Vurs
Temmanthe
M. Connacks
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Schole
Carl Scholz
Rochester
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Ribson
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Mitedy Dure
Life Savera, Inc
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W. L. Holt
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