Raymond Kenny Memorial Elks Address Reminds of Duty and Charity
The text records Raymond Kenny delivering a memorial service address for local Elks. It extols Elks values of charity, brotherhood, and patriotism, praising departed members for living by faith, civic duty, and universal brotherhood. It cites Phillips Brooks as a moral exemplar and urges readers to embody charity and tolerance in daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Kenny
Elgmen
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Elkdom
Elks
Universal Brotherhood of Man
Phillips Brooks
Boston
Bishop Brooks
Brotherhood of Man
Happy Land
Enigmatic Phrase Among Faithful Seekers and Journey
The query mentions an inexhaustible caravan and quotes a line about dawn after a long night. It frames a quest for spiritual journey and eternal light guiding toward a promised ground, with a crossing to home, heaven, and rest.
Ruthenberg Convicted Under Michigan Syndicalism Law
Charles E. Ruthenberg secretary of the Workers' Party and key Communist figure found guilty by the Michigan supreme court of syndicalism law violations from the Bridgeman raid in August 1922. W. D. Foster, Benjamin Gitlow, and Rose Pastor Stokes linked to the case. Ruthenberg declares bond status and remains in Chicago. The court upheld the circuit court verdict, ruling the act constitutional and officers justified in seizing evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
W. D. Foster
Workers’ Party
Benjamin Gitlow
Berrien
Foster
Gitlow
Rose Pastor Stokes
Etrcuit
Roward Wiest
Ruthenberg
Bridgeman
Communist Party
Worker Injured by Planing Machine at Eckhart Mill
Paul Ninnor of Eckhart, employed by Davis Lumber, was injured at a planing machine when a long sliver of wood forced through his right hand. He was taken to Allegany Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckhart
Cumberland
Paul Ninnor
Davis Lumber Company
Allegany Hospital
Major Belmont of turf fame dies at 71
Major August Belmont, 71, financier and turfman, died at his 550 Park Avenue apartment after a brief illness. The downbeat death followed cellulitis and septicemia. he died with his wife Mrs Belmont and son Morgan by his side. Born February 18, 1853 in New York, he led August Belmont & Co and held directorships across Interborough Rapids Transit, Louisville and Nashville Railroad, St Paul Railroad, and Equitable Life. He married twice and had three children, August Jr. and Raymond surviving after August Jr. died in 1919. Belmont was a longtime figure in American thoroughbred racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Der
August Belmont
Park Avenue
Raymond Belmont
Middleburg
Belmont
Morgan
Mr. Belmont
J. Fitzgerald
Jockey Club
Newport
R. L
St. George's
Joansor Robson
August, Jr
Raymond
Belmont Park and the Belmont Stakes History
The Belmon t family shaped American racing by creating a premier plant at Belmont Park on Long Island. Belmont supported international matchups, reviving rivalry in 1923 when Papyrus lost to Zev for 100000. He also fostered French entries like Poinard and planned annual turf events to bond foreign turfmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairs
Jockey Club
Bellman
Mont Park
Long Island
Ton
United States
Fim America
Belmont Park
Belmont
Papyrus
Zev
Pierre Werthemier
Poinard
Britain urged to press debtors to pay Americans too
London reports cite Chancellor Winston Churchill urging that any payment by Britain’s debtors to the United States should be matched by payments to Britain. The press notes widespread support for the idea, with France often named as a debtor nation. The public mood recalls Britain’s wartime loans and questions how to balance payments between Allies and the U.S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Winstur
House of Commons
Great Britain
Europe
United States
France
America
Germany
Taylor County Auto Club Votes Delegate to Charleston
The Taylor County Automobile Association met in Chamber of Commerce rooms to discuss a January banquet and safety plans. Fred B. Watkins was named delegate to Charleston on December 17 to seek Governor Morgan's view on equipping railroad grade crossings with signal bells. Secretary Charles E. Burke said many actions are planned before spring to improve road safety, print maps, and place danger signs on main highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County Automobile Association
Chamber of Commerce
Fred B. Watkins
Charleston
Morgan
Charles E. Burke
Clip
Club
Burke
Man Hurled From Hay Load In Road Accident
Victor Rockwell of West Frances street suffered severe injuries when a hay wagon tipped on the pike near the old Catholic cemetery. Witness Clyde McElroy said the wagon hit a rut, overturned, and Rockwell was tossed ten feet onto a barbed wire fence, striking his head and suffering scalp wounds, facial cuts, and two broken ribs. He was unconscious, later examined by Dr. Whitescarver, and remained in serious condition with internal injuries causing pain and limited movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Rockwell
West Frances Street
Cemtery
Mr. Rockwell
Clyde McElroy
McElroy
J. 8. Whitescarver
Rockwell
Milkman's Wife Refuses Riding Romeo Claim
In Knoxville on December 11 a circuit court jury awarded Mrs. Emme Tipton of a milk truck driver $19,000 against Mrs. Beasley Worsham wife of an ant dealer for alienation of Tipton’s affections. The case details indicate Mrs. Worsham claimed a long connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Emme Tipton
Beasle Worsham
Tipton
Tragic Astor infant dies after fire accident
The two year old James William Costelow of Astor died from severe burns after a grate fire in a tiny room. His mother returned to find him screaming and burning as neighbors and a doctor attended, but the child could not be saved. He was prepared for burial in Clevenger cemetery, with services planned tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James William Costelow
Hubert Costelow
Astor
Clevenger
James
Dames
Little Boy Laid To Rest In Astor Methodist Church
At four o clock the pain racked body was released by death. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning from the Methodist Protestant Church of Astor with Rev Kelley officiating. Clevenger cemetery will be the final resting place. Only his dear sister and parents survive.
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Methodist Protestant Church of
Astor
Kelley
Clevenger
Personal notices from Grafton crowd on holiday duties
Local social column lists visits and movements of Mrs. R. H. Willis, Mrs. Jam iee Moran, and many others from Baltimore, Washington, Philippi, Clarksburg, Fairmont, and nearby towns. Farm and banking figures, business trips, and holiday shopping are noted along with health updates and a funeral gathering in Fairmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Willis
Baltimore
Jamiee B. Moran
Washington Street
John Resinger
Fairmont
C. Kinsey
Simpson
K. K. Holley
Philippi
Grafton
Pred
T. May UN
Dorsey Kollar
City Hospital
Anna Nuzum
Kinney
Clarksburg
N. C. Musgrove
Broadus College
the Baptist Church
James Sandy
James, Jr
Webster
Logan County Officials Face Extended Conspiracy Case
U S district court continues the Logan County conspiracy case to May as Judge McClintic and officials including Sheriff Don Chafin and Prosecuting Attorney John Chafin await reassignment. Trial for Ralph Tincher Otto Belgie Dan Dillingham and J J Smith proceeds on alleged lease fraud tied to A Croft of Madigen Ohio with Croft testifying about a $7000 land lease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Logan County
United States District Court
George W. McClintic
Don Chafin
Robert Bland
John Chafin
Logan
Tennis Hatfield
Witrens
McClintle
Charg
Ralph Tincher
Otto H. Belgie
Dan Dillingham
JJ. W. Smith
A. Croft
Madigen
Melga County
Ohio
Croft
Jean
Twelve year old asks judge to free mother in liquor case
Helen Salata writes Federal Judge Baker begging release of her mother, jailed for six months on liquor possession. She notes her family, Christmas without mother, and asks to take care of her siblings. Dry agents found a few drops of whisky in the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Helen Salata
Main Street
George Salata
W. EB. Baker
Helen
Jal
Tom
Santa Claus
Glads
Miners Vote in Ohio Union Elections Sub-District 6
Bellaire Ohio Dec 11 13 of 137 local unions in Sub-District No 6 reported ballots for United Mine Workers officers. Sub-District Secretary W T Roberts said early returns favor the sub-district administration with incumbents Ledvinka and Cinate seeking re election. Other districts show strong support for Jon L Lewis and the UMW administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellaire
United Mine Workers
W. T. Roberts
Roberts
Associated Press
Frank Ledvink
Bridgeport
John
Cinate
Robert Day
Dent Jon L. Lewis
United Ming Worker
Sentenced in Rondout mail train robbery case
Chicago TI Dec 11 Five men and one others pleaded guilty in the Rondout mail train robbery trial. Torbert Holliday received the maximum sentence while Brent Galancock and the four Newton brothers were sentenced to Leavenworth prison, with sentences ranging from one year to twenty five years. Holliday refused to aid the government or turn over $100 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Torbert Holliday
Brent Galancock
Newton Brothers
Leavenworth
Holiday
Holliday
Hit
Brent Glasadoth
Wille Newton
Jeuse Joseph
Willie Newton
Fog Causes Wreck in Frostburg Head-on Collision
Dense fog in Frostburg Maryland caused a head-on crash between cars of R Hilary Lancaster postmaster and Philip Blocher at Water Street and Frost Avenue. Mary Blocher daughter of Blocher suffered a broken collarbone. others were not injured.
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Frostburg
R. Hilary Lancaster
Philip Blocher
Water Street
Frost Avenue
Mary Blocher
Blocher
Cara
New Pastor Named for Trinity Church Parish
The Rev. John Gass, recently in charge at Trinity Episcopal Church, will serve the latter part of December as pastor of St. John's Parish in Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
John Gass
Trinity Episcopal Church
Seok Jay Moore
St. John's
Charleston
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Tifa
Gor
Bernice de Pasquali
Royal Academy Philharmonic
Rome
Higher Body
Michigan
Maj. Belmont
Turf Fame
New York City
Wow
Debi
U. S
Churchill
Auto Club 10
Fred Watkins
Gov. Morgan
Romeo
Astor Baby
Retians
Herbert Holliday
Robb
Frostburg, Md
Gays
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