Great Circus Arrives Late and Opens Exhibition as Planned
The Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus arrives late but opens on schedule with a bustling grounds, a massive arena tent, and a full program. Performers include Oscar Lowande and the Cottrell Powell troupe, Six Flying Wards, and the Eugene family, with a 7 pm doors and 8 pm show following. The tour continues to Washington, D. C., after midnight.
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Great Circus
Johnson's Heights
Etlendine
Hagenbeck-Wallace
Gement
France
Darren
Carl Hagenbeck
R. C. Jack
Oscar Lowande
Cottrell-Powell
the Ledgetts
Callie Julian
Harry Ward
la Ton
Eugene
America
Freehand Brothers
Derrick
Eddie DeFoe
Arthur Borella
Harvey Johnson
Lon Moore
Fred Egener
Charley Chaplin
Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus
Lichtenstein’s
Washington, D. C
Prohibition Leader Discusses WV Results And Enforcement
Hon. Fred Blue, West Virginia prohibition commissioner, spoke at a Charleston church meeting noting fewer arrests and drunkenness in 1915 versus 1914 as evidence prohibition works. He cited officer intoxication as a barrier and described legal challenges from distillers, brewers, and dry territories. He urged citizens to educate opponents about the law’s moral and financial benefits.
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Charleston
Fred ©. Blue
West Virginia
Maryland
Alabama
Cine
Virginia
Ile
Danish King Christening Observance Marks 45th Birthday
Copenhagen reports peaceful Danish nation as Europe bleeds in conflict. Danish King Christian X, popular and deeply loved, to be honored with services tomorrow on his forty fifth birthday. His military interest stems from his early service as a private and ascent to major general.
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Copenhagen
Europe
Denmark
Christian X
Society of Ware
Meyersdale to Host Big Races At Local Fair
John W. Snyder, proprietor of the Pennsylvania Hotel, acted as timer at Meyersdale races yesterday. The event was one of the fair’s biggest days and Snyder notes many Meyersdale residents will attend the fair and races next week.
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John W. Snyder
Pennsyvania Hotel
Meyersdale
Mr. Snyder
Modern dance craze grips San Francisco from cradle to grave
The city, famed for its modern dance roots, is engulfed by the dance craze from Exposition nights to downtown parlors. Revelers of all ages watch or join the tango and fox trot as a four year old and a 70 year old couple share the floor in a vivid display of dance as expression.
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San Francisco
Exposition City
Former banker Munday to stand trial after delays
Chicago September 25 Former banker Charles B Munday under indictment for conspiracy embezzlement and larceny is slated for trial Monday unless postponed He was vice president at La Salle Street Bank and Trust whose president William Lorimer formerly sat in the US Senate The bank closed June 12 1913 and Lorimer Munday and others face federal indictments for misapplication of funds
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Chicago
Ill
Charles B. Munday
Munday
la Salle Street Bank and Trust Company
William Lorimer
United States Senate
State Bank Examiner
Lorimer
Holy Communion at McKendree M E Church Services
At McKendree M E Church Holy Communion will be administered Sunday. Rev. C J Withrow will preach at 11 am 3 pm and 8 pm. Those who signed cards expressing intent to live better lives are urged to attend. Rev. McEady and Rev. Lucas may join Rev. Briggs at 3 pm for men only preaching. Women welcome at 3 pm.
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McKendree M. E
C. J. Withrow
McEady
Lucas
Briggs
Rev. Withrow
New York National Guard in 7000-Troop Review at Van Cortlandt Park
Governor Whitman reviewed about 7,000 New York National Guard troops from Manhattan Brooklyn Bronx and Staten Island at Van Cortlandt Park. The event was described as the most elaborate review yet staged with representation from every branch of the service.
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New York
New York National Guard
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Bronx
Staten Island
Whitman
van Cortlandt Park
Sunday School Convention in Piedmont October 1 and 2
The Mineral county Sunday School Convention meets at the Presbyterian Church in Piedmont on Friday and Saturday October 1 and 2. Prof J C Sanders opens at 1 30 p m with devotional by Rev A N Perryman and prayer by Rev Geo O Ritter. Reports and business follow at 2 15 with State Secretary A T Arnold speaking at 2 45. All sessions feature multiple pastors and speakers including Rev Earl A Brooks and Prof Geo S Arnold.
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Mineral County
Presbyterian Church
Piedmont
J. C. Sanders
A. N. Perryman
Geo. O. Ritter
A. T. Arnold
W. H. S. White
R. E. L. Strider
J. W. Vandiver
Geo. S. Arnold
Estelle Wagoner
Rv. E. A. Brooks
Varied Program Of Services At Ss Peter And Paul
The fall and winter schedule for SS Peter and Paul parish opens tomorrow with special services each evening in October at 7 30. Mass times include 5 30 and 7 a m on Sundays and holidays 9 a m for children and 10 a m for high mass. German sermons at high mass and evening services. English sermons at 7 and 9 o clock masses. Sunday school 2 30 p m Vespers and benediction 8 p m. Saturday rosary litany and benediction 7 p m. Baptisms at 2 p m. Church societies meet on specified Sundays and Mondays for Archconfraternity of the Holy Family Young Ladies Mer Women and other groups including Sacred Heart League Third Order of St Francis St Josephs Club Alpine Club Beneficial Society Catholic Knights of America.
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SS. Peter and Paul's Catholic Church
Archconfraternity of the Holy Family
Sacred Heart League
Third Order of St. Francis
St. Joseph's Club
Alpine Club
SS. Peter and Paul's Beneficial Society
Catholic Knights of America
Cranesville postmaster suspect in auto dynamiting case
In Grafton West Virginia on September 25 Charles G Teets 60 Cranesville post master died when his car exploded. Charles Strawser and former Cranesville postmaster Charles Kramer were killed. A suspect held in Kingwood jail faces no hearing while Frank Atkinson released. Officials say motive linked to postmaster changes.
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Grafton
W. Va
Charles G. Teets
Cranesville
Preston County
Charles Strawser
Charles Kramer
Kingwood
Frank Atkinson
Oklahoma State Fair Opens As Largest Exhibition Yet
State fair in Oklahoma City opens with record livestock displays and strong departments in manufactures agricultural products women s work fruits poultry and machinery. Conventions and events promise thousands of visitors over the coming week.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Repulse along the line but German Meuse crossing near St Mihiel
French and British offices report repulse of a fierce German assault along the front while agreeing German forces have crossed the Meuse near St Mihiel. Petrograd warns of a large upcoming battle in East Prussia with 800000 Germans gathered. Holland enacts martial law to curb smuggling.
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Petrograd
East Prussia
Holland
Germany
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Supreme Court of the United States
History of the Nation
Bulgaria
King Ferdinand of
Ferdinand
Macedonia
LOGAL
SS. Peter & Paul
Es Auto Dynamiter
Hoye Ideal
Averitt Ave
Flat St
Frourself
Cumberland
Edward L
Nycket Sale
Lichtengein
Drugtore
Lecky & Cumiskey
Stafford Cafe
Meuse Near
St. Mihiel
Wiesel
Baltimore St. Cumberland, MD
Agency For Panama-Pacific and
Trans-Atlantic Steamship Linea
John A. Fulton & CO
Baltimore and Liberty Sts
Cyril B. Geare
Seaver and Geare
Walsh
Tel
Edison Electric Illuminating Co
North Liberty Street
Gettysburg
Tately
Lincoln Highway
National Cemetery
Jennie Wade
Logic
Northern
Sout
Western
J. H. Holzshu & CO
Union Woolen Mills
Wercoat
Baltimore & Mechanic
Cumberland, Md
the Union Woolen Mills, Inc
GEO. Ruhl, Mgr
Frostburg
E. Union St
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