Interesting Career of the Late Henry G. Leuthardt
The life of Henry George Leuthardt, a Swiss hatter and linguist, spans travels in the United States and abroad. He emigrated with his family to Randolph County and later settled in Alpina, Virginia, with ties to a major acid factory. His wife endured a Paris siege hospital shelling during the Prussian War era.
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Henry George Leuthardt
Leuthardt
Switzerland
Master Hatters Association
London
United States
Leuthart
Philadelphia
New York
Alpina
Randolph County
Charles
Lynchburg
Washington aims to purge foreigners from foreign service
Washington reports a plan to unify diplomatic and consular work and cut foreign-born personnel. It notes 298 consuls and officers total around 1,200 in the system, with foreigners reduced from 48.1 to 18.8 percent in lower paid posts. Ambassadors and ministers to be chosen by merit, wealth not a factor, with appointments delayed until Congress reconvenes next December.
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Washington
Foreign Service
United States
State Department
Department
Congress
Baltimore and Ohio to purchase 6,000 freight cars and more
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad seeks bids on 6,000 freight cars 70 passenger cars and 65 locomotives in a 9 to 10 million package aimed for delivery within three months. The order includes 2,000 steel coke cars 1,000 drop end gondolas 1,000 box cars 500 ventilated cars and 500 refrigerator cars along with 5 parlor case cars 45 vestibule coaches and mixed passenger baggage postal cars plus 30 Atlantic engines and 35 Consolidation freight engines.
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Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Balimore
Ohio
Nians of the World to Be United
Atlantic City July 17 reports to the Ancient Order of Hibernians executive council indicate near success in uniting Irish patriots worldwide into one society. All major branches except one have joined with fraternal exchange orders issued between American, Irish, and other foreign associations.
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Atlantic City
Society of Hibernians
Order of Hibernians
Ireland
Republic Signs 4A 1909 Scale to Avert Walkout
In Pittsburg on July 17 the Republic Iron and Steel Company and Amal gamated Association officials signed the 1909 scale, largely duplicating last year’s terms with minor changes. The puddler scale was set at 5.125 dollars per ton for sixty days, a 12 percent cut from the prior basis. Deputies to serve in New Castle, list prep by Sheriff Waddington, Gov. Stuart’s directive received but not discussed. Shenango and Greer tin mills operated without trouble while girls in assorting rooms refused to return in solidarity with the men.
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Pittsburg
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Amalgamated Association
Republic Company
New Castle
Sherif Waddingtons
Sheot and Tin Plate Company
Stuart
Shenango and Greer
Father Won't Spring Trap Father Won't Spring Trap
Leonard Gebbia condemned to death for complicity in the kidnapping and murder of Walter Lamana, an undertaker from New Orleans. The crime, carried out in the name of the Black Hand, led to a beheaded body found in St Charles parish swamps. Trials and pardons left Gebbia and related defendants sentenced to death or life terms. The victim’s father urged to act as executioner, but authorities declined.
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Lamana
Hahnville
Léonardo Gebbia
Walter Lamana
New Orleans
St. Charles Parish
Gebbia
Nicolina
Lfe
Board of Pardons
Peter Lamara
Mountain Lake Park Horse Tournament Planned for August 14
Oakland announces the Mountain Lake Park event on August 14 under Col J M Burns for the Women's Civic Club with proceeds aiding park improvements. Arch setup by July 17 practice at Bishop field, riders face entry fees, spectators pay admission, and West Virginia challengers aim to prevent past dominance. Dr Henry McComas named marshal and G Semmes Hamill as assistant manager to ensure success.
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Maryland Knights
Mt. Lake
Oakland
Mountain Lake Park
Col
J. M. Burns
Civic Club
Bishop Field
Overlook Inn
West Virginia
Henry McComas
Marshal
G. Semmes Hamill
Party at Grafton Park Turns Into Evening Outing
A lively group of young people visited Grafton park this evening to enjoy swimming and sun, planning to stay until late before returning home.
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Grafton Park
Phone merger foreshadowed in AT&T plan
New York July 17 The absorption plan merges stock of New York and New Jersey Telephone into AT&T, signaling a nationwide consolidation. The NYandNJ stock would exchange share for share, with 7 percent dividend, and must be transferred by August 21. NY and NJ has authorized stock of 50 million and funded debt of 1.195 million.
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New York
Bell Telephone Companies
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
New York and New Jersey Telephone Company
New York Company
New York and
New Jersey Telephone Company
New York Telephone Company
New Jersey
New York and New Jersey Company
New Jersey Company
Very Fine Concert by Vincent’s Band in Grafton
The Vincent's Band under Prof Claude E Vincent gave a well received porch concert at the Blen Avon hotel in Grafton. The Royal Chef selections and a cornet solo delighted the large audience, who praised the band's fine condition and high training. Refreshments afterward at the hotel dining room were enjoyed by the musicians and guests.
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Daily Sentinel
Vincent
Blen Avon
Claude E. Vincent
Grafton
J E. Heath
Baltimore and Ohio earnings rise in June 1909
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad reports June 1909 gross earnings of 6,212,081, up from 5,436,251 in June 1908, a gain of 775,830, while expenses rose to 4,213,965 from 3,886,865, a 827,100 increase. Net earnings totaled 1,998,116, up 448,730, from 1,549,386. For the full fiscal year, 1909 gross earnings fell to 71,048,519 from 72,608,781, a 1,560,262 decrease, and net earnings rose to 19,457,902, up 4,033,641.
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Baltimore
Batimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Merchants Association Sets August Outing Day
West Virginia political talk centered on Judge Goff for governor as prominent Huntington figures discuss a potential nomination. The Grafton Merchants Association designated the first Thursday in August as Merchants Outing Day, urging a large town picnic to close shops and celebrate unity and a progressive business ethos.
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Daily Sentinel
Merchants Association of Grafton
Sentinel
Grafton
Merchants Association
Terrible Revenge in Brooklyn In Custody Teen Slashes Boy
A thirteen year old girl Lena Mielino is charged after slashing Anthony Romain with a razor in front of a terrified crowd. Phillip Mazza, seventeen, aided the attack while an older boy restrained Romain. One cut severed an ear and others disfigured him. Anthony may recover but scar tissue will remain. Local police captured Lena and Mazza at the scene.
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New York
Brooklyn
Anthony Romain
Lena Mielino
Romain
Lena
Phillip Mazza
Phillip
Anthony
Mazza
Cooling Rain Eases Heat Across City and Countryside
A brief cooling rain cooled high temperatures in the city and rural districts last evening, bringing welcome relief after a spell of excessive heat. The event offered much needed relief for residents and local outdoor activity.
Home From Hospital After Appendectomy
Charles W. Leith returns home to Baltimore after weeks in hospital for appendicitis surgery. He is reported to be looking well and recovering from the operation and its aftereffects.
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Charles W. Leith
Baltimore
Twilight Ball Game At Elks Park Ends Methodist Victory
The Methodist and Baptists played last evening at the Elks park with a final score of 11 to 5 in favor of the Methodists. Charles Sinsel started for the Baptists and pitched three innings before being relieved. The standout moment came when Ringler delivered a strong pitching performance in relief.
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Methodist and
Baptists
Elks’ Park
Methodists
Charles Sinsel
Ringler
Health Board wins first round on common drinking cup
TOPEKA July 17 The Board of Health won a preliminary dispute with the Board of Railroad Commissioners over removing common drinking cups from passenger trains in Kansas. Health officials cited spread of infectious diseases and issued an order to remove cups, while the railroad board argued it would impair service. The attorney general ruled the Health Board must prevent disease and could abolish the cup if it spread illness.
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Topeka
Kan
Board of Health
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Kansas
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United’ States
Automat Litt
Ice Money
National Sewing Machine Co
Belvidere, Il
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Republic
Bib
W. VA
Bell
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Whitr Pom
Carl G. Doney
D. Juckbannon
W. V
Judge Goff
Goff
West
Huntington
Scherr
Swisher
Waldorf
Twilight Ball
Floue
Western
Canada
Hudson Bay
Toya
Ottawa
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