American Bar Association Meets Aug 30 in Cincinnati
The American Bar Association plans talks on aeronautics regulation at its Cincinnati convention August 20 to 30. A special committee urges constitutional steps to place airspace under federal control, highlighting legal uncertainties, interstate conflicts, and the need for comprehensive regulation before flying becomes widespread. Mrs. W.B. Stuck and son William visit Fairmont this week.
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Cincinnati
American Bar Association
Citizen-Expresser-Ita-Hope
United States
Juriel
Therourh HF
Taney
Hiram, Johnson
United States Army
Air Service
Congress
Itl
Cloud burst floods Hatch Nebraska? No, Hatch New Mexico town devastated
A cloudburst near Hatch New Mexico sent a wall of water into the village of Santa Terese and the town of Hatch, destroying buildings and leaving residents scrambling for relief. No lives are reported lost as floodwaters surge into the valley, with Kinchi relief crews rushing in to aid those affected.
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Hatch
New Mexico
Las Cruzes
N. M
Here
Yesterda
Santa Tereze
Hateh
First Clinic Reports 16 Tuberculosis Cases in Wetzel County
In New Martinsville West Virginia the first health campaign clinic organized by the West Virginia Tuberculosis Association examined thirty nine children and one adult at Smithfield East timeday. Two physicians Dr C. Fates and Dr T.L. Whistler led the screening with Miss Mancina McMahon supervising arrangements. Six cases of tuberculosis were found in homes visited and fifteen children were suspicious for the disease. Additional findings included twenty four with diseased tonsils and multiple underweight children. The effort aims to justify organized health work and fund public health services and education through local drives and Christmas seal funds led by Miss Beatrice Yeater.
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New Martinsville
W. Va
Aus
Wetzel County
Tus
West Virginia Tuberculosis Association
Smithfield
East
C. Fates
Whistler
Mancina McMahon
State Association
Trinic
Mes Annathine
Sod Vass Tou
McMahon
Health Honda
Beatrien Yeater
Wife on Knees for TV Miles of Pain in Lisbon Pilgrimage
In Lisbon a workman's wife, Maria Concelina, crawled on her knees over two miles from home to the Church of Our Lady of Health to honor a vow made during her husband's illness. She pressed on despite torn clothing and bloodstains as her husband recovered, completing the penitent pilgrimage.
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Lisbon
Maria Concelina
Church of Our Lady of Health
Maria
Mrs Albert Bush dies last night at Cleveland
News item reports the death of Mrs Albert Bush in Cleveland with brief obituary notice dated last night. funeral details and full name not provided in available text.
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Albert Bush
Cleveland
Death of Mrs Albert Bush Near Cleveland
Mrs Albert Bush former West Grafton resident died Thursday night at her Cleveland home after paralysis. Survived by son Fliss Bush and daughter Mrs Fred Reger of Grafton. Mrs Teger left for Ohio after hearing of the illness. She will be brought to Grafton Saturday night for Sunday afternoon funeral conducted by Rev P T Crickenbes ker.
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Albert Bush
West Grafton
Cleveland
Ohio
Women Form a Committee on Peace Plans at Niagara Falls
Canadian and American delegates at the International Disarmament conference at Niagara Falls discuss cross border peace efforts. Marion Ross Barker of Toronto voices that joint women’s action can advance world peace and foster cooperation across North and South America. The Women’s Peace Society hosts the event with attendees from Canada and the United States planning to present joint demands to the conference and form an International Committee of Women to meet in Washington.
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Niagara Falls
Canada
United States
Euope
M ‘Iritine
Ross Barker
Toronto
Nhuarst
Ontario
Wiscountley
Wonte
Vooee Society
Byes
Harding
Washington
Morgan Family Reunion Draws 100 at Norwood Park
Clarksburg West Virginia August 14 The fifteenth annual Morgan family reunion was held all day at Norwood park attracting over 100 members from branches across the state. A chicken dinner was served buffet style at noon followed by an afternoon program with Kember's orchestra. A nominating committee reported plans to hold the event next August at Loop Park and elected officers by acclamation including President Mrs J W Cook and numerous vice presidents and secretaries from Fairmont Morgantown Clarksburg Shinnston and others.
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Clarksburg
W.va
Morgan
Norwood Park
West Virginia
Ypark
Park Pavilion
Kember
J. V. Blur
West Union
J. Morson
Weston
Harvey D. Snider
Salem
GH. Snider
Bridgeport
A.V. Morgan
Clarkdare
Irene Morgan
Clarkshare
Virginia Snider
Loop Parks Paigemoht
Aw Ust
J. W. Cook
Fairmont
M . Fairmont
A. ¥. Morgan
Bertha Morgan
Grafton
John I Morgan
Morgantown
J.T. Morgan
EB. F. Morgan
Charl Jton
Dl C.mcmunn
New Martingvillis
Anderson
Snider
Sale
Grace Johnson
Shinnston
Guy Musuer
Parkerburg
H. J. Morgan
Buckhannon
Artha Gross
Sarah Watts
Mra
Leota Terry
French Morgan
Washington, D.C
James W. Robinson
First Home in Morgantown West End Opened in 1620s
A historic record recalls the first home built in the city now called Morgantown in the West End. The event marked by 2 religious ceremonies, excess by Zackville Morgan, and an audience gathering in honor of early days. Governor Mor gan sent regrets for not attending. Family members led a memorial and a vote of thanks extended to local leaders and Frame Brothers for refreshments. Attendees listed include J S Morgan and others from Grafton and Flemington.
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Morgantown
Zackville Morgan
French Morgan
Jan
George the First
England
Irene Morgan
E. F. Morgan
Sherman Denham
Norwood Park
From Grafton
J. S. Morgan
Gipsie McDaniel
Hugh McDaniel
Dorothy Morgan
Bertham
G. H. Dunnington
Grafton
D. J. Bayley
Mes
D. Lysay Mildred
Margaret Lucy Highland
Flemington
Military Committee Blocks Wood Governors Bill
Washington a 1 report says the House Military Committee blocked the administration plan to appoint Major General Wood as Governor General of the Philippines without retiring from active army status. The panel warned the move would set a dangerous precedent. Diaz to attend American Legion convention in Atlantic City. Diaz set to sail from Naples October 6 to participate in the event.
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Military Committee
Wasilington
Wood
Philippines
House
Miltary Committee
Whiskey Ring Uncovered in Philadelphia Scandal
Philadelphia reports reveal a broad theft and distribution network for liquor involving prominent club members. Investigators link purchases and sales to a wide organization amid a cholera crisis, with police noting substantial quantities illicitly moving through the area. Fire at Erie roundhouse damages equipment, with papers tied to Frank McShea, saloon keeper, found among the blaze, federal agents vowing arrest once located.
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Philadelphia
London
Volvo
Taysia
Radnor
Mos
Probicow
Dally Bilion
Hieraid
Abore
Stafford
Erie
Pennsylva
Union League
Frank McShea
League
H. McManus
McShea
Burnea
Funding Bill Before the U S Senate
The Administration's Railroad Funding Bill was reported to the Senate with assurances it would not be considered before the upcoming recess. Senator Borah threatened to call absences to prevent a vote, while Senator La Follette charged the committee with a one sided hearing and failure to hear opposing witnesses.
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Washington
Senate
Borah
Town
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Inter- State Commerce Committee
Senate Cuts Federal Aid Road Bill Allocation
The Senate passed an amendment to the Federal Aid Road Bill by a 28 to 22 vote, reducing the year ahead road construction fund from 100 million to 75 million dollars. Also noted are Russia relief preparations and several local incidents including whisky seizure and a postponed House vote on the Lersgdoll Investi Committee report.
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Washington
Aus
Senate
Veterans Bureau to settle all veterans claims nationwide
From Charleston a sweeping drive by the new Veterans Bureau aims to settle all veterans claims not yet filed or pending. The program will fast track admissible cases, mark processed documents, and use a nationwide Clean-up Squad to locate eligible veterans across states including West Virginia, with expedited action from Washington.
West Virginia State Fair to Open September 5 in Wheeling
The forty first West Virginia State Fair at Wheeling opens September 5 for six days. Features include premium increases boosting exhibits in livestock and horticulture, government and university displays, state department demonstrations, a horse race program with purses up to 600 dollars, 19 running races, automobile races, and a 2000 dollar prize school display. The fair showcases hippodrome acts, vaudeville, bands, fireworks, and the Arabian Nights pageant, plus a Labor Day speed program and numerous midway attractions. Estimated staging cost approaches one hundred thousand dollars.
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Wheeling
State University State Department of Agriculture
State Department of Mines
Chicago
Senate panel backs medal honor burial at Arlington
The Senate Military Committee reported favorably today a bill authorizing the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross to be awarded posthumously to an unidentified World War soldier who will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery. The measure requests Armistice Day as the burial date.
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Washington
DOT
Arlington Cemetery
Senate Military Committee
Fire Worshippers Create Headquarters in London
In London on August 19 a group of Fire Worshippers established a headquarters. The Pay Association of Europe reports five donations from Diana enabling a large secured fund for their cause.
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London
Diana
Veterans Bureau campaign targets veteran benefits access in West Virginia
The effort outlines a diverse leadership team including Dr R T Davis and M J Keating to supervise medical and vocational work, with C B Wells and Samuel P Cohen coordinating public outreach. A Clean-up Squad will visit Charleston Binefield Parkersburg Martinsburg and Wheeling on specified dates to inform veterans and assist claims under the Sweet Bill consolidating all veterans agencies. Local headquarters will be set near veterans’ homes and transportation provided to claimants.
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West Virginia
Vé Bureau
R. ‘T. Davis
M. J. Keating
C. 8. Wells
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Samuel P.kohen
Washington
Kohen
American Legion
Y.M.C.A
Veterans of Foreign Wars
K. of C
United States
Col. C. R. Forbes
Charleston
Binefield
Parkersburg
Martinsburg
Wheeling
Charles R. Holt
Representative Veterans’ Bureau
Masonic Building
W. Va
Tax Bill Change Pleases Representative Rosenbloom
Washington dispatch notes a House floor change to the tax revision bill granting exemptions for government allowances paid to Civil and Spanish American War veterans and beneficiaries. It credits Rep. Rosenbloom of West Virginia for proposing the provision and guiding it through Ways and Means. Other items mention pension awards for Aretas Porter Alfred Lett and Andrew Erb, plus appointments of Forest Gregory as postmaster at Eagle and William Williams at Griffithsville.
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Charles Brooks Smith
Washington
House
Benjamin L. Rosenbloom
First
Congressional —District
West Virginia
Ways and Means
Rosenbloom
Aretas J. Porter
Littleton
Alfred B. Collett
Wellsburg
Pension Board
Wheeling
Andrew B. Erb
Bim Grove
Forest J. Gregory
Eagle
W. Va
William B. Williams
Griffithsville
Magazine and Paper Men to Organize Soon
Honolulu Aug 19 tentative plans are drawn for a permanent Pan Pacific press congress to be formed by newspaper and magazine men of Pacific lands. Dr Walter Williams leads the effort with Pan Pacific union secretary Alexander Hume Ford aiding in arranging the 1922 Honolulu gathering and related papers from delegates.
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Honolulu
Men of Pacific Lands
Columbia
Walter Williams
Press Congress of the World
Alexander Hume Ford
Pan-Pacific Union
United States
Press Congress
Pacific Organization
Walter B. Pitkin
Columbia University
New York
Henry Stead
Melbourne
Australia
Pacific
Ford
Harding
Williams
Puciflc
Pan-Pacific Press Congress
Rector Williams
Press Congress of
Stead's Review
Augustralia
B. W. Plelsher
Japan Advertiser
Transpacific
Toko
Walter 8
Rogers
American State Department
Letina
Story Hour Builds Discipline and Bond Between Parent and Child
The piece argues daily twilight story time strengthens character, calms irritations, and nurtures a parent child bond. It cites mothers who are tired yet should invest a few minutes nightly, noting benefits to both child and parent and urging consistent practice with chosen tales to support moral development. It credits Arthur Capper and endorses the National Kindergarten Association for communities lacking a kindergarten.
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Prague
Smallest Twins Born in Rogalusa Grow Healthily
In Rogalusa Louisiana on August 18 Billie and Jack Adams twins of William and Mrs Adams are believed by local doctors to be the smallest living twins. Jack weighed 11 ounces at birth and Billie 17 ounces while the other six Adams children are normal in size and health. R J Parrish of Reynoldsville Pennsylvania visits his sons Otis and R M Parrish, noted real estate men in this city.
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Rogalusa
Billie
Jack Adams
William Adams
Jack
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