President Wilson awaits Mexican mixup story
Washington July 22 President Wilson delayed a regular cabinet meeting as most secretaries were out of town He reviewed State Department reports on the Mexican situation and the proposed Nicaraguan treaty Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson adjusts travel plans moving from Mexico City to Havana Then New York by sea to speed arrival in Washington Officials expect a Saturday briefing before Wilson and Secretary Bryan on the Mexican crisis.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Wilson
State Department
Henry
Lane Wilson
Mexico City
Havana
New York
Key West
Bryan Airst
Mexico
Bulgars Hold Adrianople Fortifications Despite Rumor
Sofia reports the re occupation of Adrianople by Turkish troops was false. Fugitive Bulgarian officials spread a rumor after spotting Enver Bey s reconnoitering cavalry near the city. Bulgarian communications with the citadel resumed and officials noted Turkish forces retreated after the sighting. A Brazilian diplomat wired a farewell tone from sea noting mixed sentiment of the ceremony and the Brazil coffee trust.
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Associated Press
Sofia
Bulgaria
Adrianople
Enver Bey
Derpuy Touche Druller
America
Amerie
Brazil
Lifeless body of girl found in Ten Mile Creek
Waynesburg Pa July 22 The lifeless body of 15 year old Lena Cage daughter of a well to do merchant was found today by boys on the bank of Ten Mile creek. The child disappeared from home a week ago after a quarrel with her mother over a trivial matter and it is believed she threw herself into the creek near the spot where the body was found.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Waynesburg
Lena Cage
Ten- Mile Creek
Wilson decides route to Washington via New York
Havana July 22 The United States Ambassador to Mexico Henry Lane Wilson alters plans and will sail to the United States via New York instead of Key West en route to Washington on the Mexico sailing at noon.
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Associated Press
Havana
Cuba
United States
Mexico
Henry Lane Wilson
Washington
Key West
New York
Warship Louisiana Arrives to Protect Americans at Tuscan
The battleship Louisiana, dispatched from Vera Cruz on rush orders, has reached Tuscan to shield Americans amid clashes between federals and devolutionists, as their lives and property face danger.
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Louisiana
Vera Cruz
Tuscan
Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Rural Mail Carriers to Meet in Morgantown
The West Virginia Association of Rural Mail Carriers will hold its annual meeting at Morgantown on August 1 and 2. It is expected to be the largest in this state with speakers including Governor Hatfield Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Blacklie and Congressman William G. Brown. Lars Cornwell of this city serves as secretary. The gathering aims to advance the good roads movement, with the rural carriers fostering road improvements statewide.
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West Virginia Association of
Morgantown
Hatfield
Blacklie
Wditor Brown
R. F . News
Washington
William G. Brown
Lars Cornwell
Rural Carriers
Have Baby Boy Born to Dr and Mrs Flanagan
Dr. and Mrs. Harry Flanagan welcomed a fine baby boy Sunday morning. The Sentinel joins in hearty congratulations from a large number of friends.
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Harry Flanagan
The
Sentinel
Greek statue recovered in Baltimore from Athens theft
A familiar Greek statue bust reported stolen from the National Museum at Athens 15 years ago was found in Baltimore. The 3,000 year old priceless piece was recovered from a cellar in Hampden, amid a feature about bath room accessories and modern home comfort.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Baltimore
National
Sentinel
Athens
Charles Nempholes
Hampden
Militants Burn Mansion Near Birmingham in Fire Attack
In a July incident militant suffragettes set fire to a large unoccupied mansion at Perry Bar near Birmingham. The house burned to the ground as placards reading Asquith is to blame and Release Mrs. Pankhurst were posted nearby, marking a provocative act in the suffrage unrest.
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Associated Press Dispatch
London
Perry Bar
Birmingham
Asquith
Builders relocate for Fissell Company post office site
The Fissell Company, prime contractors for the post office building, have rented the old bottling works opposite the post office site. They occupy most of the building, repair it, replace windows and doors, and strengthen the floor. The rear yard will host an unloading dock and a derrick to lift material directly from the railroad into the building, eliminating the need to move goods by teams.
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The
Fissell Company
Postoffice
B. E. Carter
Suffragettes Harass MPs From Thames Steam Launch
A group of suffragettes barred from the House of Commons hired a steam launch on the Thames and harangued MPs for about half an hour. The women mounted a cab roof, abused a crowd on the terrace, and river police later moved them up the river.
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Associated Press Dispatch
London
House of Commons
Thames
Asbury's Fate Hangs on Jury Tomorrow Evening
July 22 Webster Springs jury to decide Dr. H F Asbury Putnam county legislator bribery case. Prosecution and defense arguments wrap up. verdict possible Wednesday night. Witness Higgenbotham testified Asbury sought guidance on money, advising to hand it to a lawyer. Doddridge legislator test rejection of $2000 denied.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Webster Springs
H. F. Asbury
Putnam County
United States
Marshall Higgenbotham
Charleston
Asbury
Higgenbotham
Trapped inmates die in Oakley convict farm blaze
Jackson Mississippi July 22 flames trapped 35 negro prisoners on the second floor of an antiquated convict cage at the Oakley convict farm twenty miles from here. Guards and others fought the fire but the stairway collapsed and the jail windows barred escape. The dry wooden structure burned rapidly as sailors and farmers tried to aid. Some desperate criminals serving long terms were among the victims.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Jackson
Miss
Oakley
Knights to Denver on August ninth trip from Grafton
Traveling Passenger Agent C W Allen visited to arrange Knights Templar travel to Denver for August ninth. A party of eight or ten will depart from Grafton with no special sleeper from the terminal. The sleeper will go to Cincinnati to join a special train to Denver. Grafton will send a strong delegation to uphold the city's honor.
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Knights
Denver
C. W. Allen
Knights Templar
Grafton
Cincinnati
Kissed Wife Then Shot Her and Self in Kansas City
Albert Snyder aged 36 embraced his wife Olivette G. Snyder as she neared her downtown store where she worked as a book keeper. He fired a bullet into her forehead then shot himself in the brain. Hospital reports suggest both may die.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Kansas City
Albert Snyder
Olivette G. Snyder
Cincinnati Drivers Strike Shuts 2000 Laborers Ties
Cincinnati July 22 The teamsters union declares a strike against the federation of team owners over bargaining with workers as union members. The walkout affects about 2000 drivers in the city.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Cincinati
Teamsters Union
Federation of Team Owners
Alfalfa Bill Seeks Quietus on Mexican Turmoil
Oklahoma representative William H. Murray known as Alfalfa Bill introduced resolutions inviting Senate to concur in direct intervention in Mexico if order and peace are not restored within thirty days after President Wilson issues a proclamation to that effect.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
William H. Murray
Oklahoma
Senate
Mexico
Wilson
Corn Products Plant Closed in Waukegan Ills
The Corn Products Refining Company plant in Waukegan Illinois, employing 500 men, was closed today for an indefinite period. Superintendent Charles Dogert refused to discuss the reason or reopening date. Many workers fear a permanent shutdown. the plant has operated here for 25 years.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Waukeegan
Ills
Corn Products Refining Company
Charles Dogert
Rector Robey wed at Clarksburg in June ceremony
At Clarksburg on June 4 Chester B. Rector son of E M Rector Pruntytown and Misa Minerva Robey were married by Rev W M Davis of Bridgeport at Dr Davis home. They left for an extended honeymoon and will reside in Pruntytown. Sentinel extends hearty congratulations.
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Clarksburg
Chester B. Rector
E. M. Rector
Pruntytown
Misa Minerva Robey
W. M. Davis
Bridgeport
Davis
Sentinel
Senator Root Attacks Tariff Bill On Agricultural Schedule
Senator Root continues opposition to the Underwood tariff in Washington. He argues the agricultural schedule favors the beef barons, harms small dealers, and increases costs to consumers. He warns free meat and livestock would boost imports from Canada Mexico and Argentina, strengthening packers and hurting American producers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Canada
Mexico
Argentina
Dynamite accident maims two brothers in New York
In Pougkhhepsie New York on July 22 Martin Funk suffered fatal injuries when a dynamite stick in his hip pocket exploded during a playful wrestling match with his brother Rowland Funk. Rowland lost his left arm in the blast.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Poughkhepsie
Martin Funk
Rowland Funk
On First Visit to City Man Is Killed by Auto
Louis Knaster fifty year old from Pottsville Pa on his first city visit arrived at a busy corner and was struck by a large automobile truck while dodging a horse drawn vehicle. He died at the scene with the incident occurring in Philadelphia on July 22.
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City
Man
Auto
Associated Press Dispatch
Philadelphia
Louis Knaster
Pottstown
Knaster
Dr Flanagan Laid To Rest At Elm Grove
Funeral services for Dr Flanagan were held at his old home near Belle Vernon and later at Elm Grove near Wheeling. Rev J A McCleland led the rites with Dr Malloy assisting. A quartette from First Presbyterian sang. many friends from Grafton and surrounding areas attended. pallbearers were church officers.
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Belle Vernon
J. A. McCleland
J.C. New Ham
McClelland
Grafton
Elm Grove
Wheeling
Buckhanan
Morgantown Presbyterian Church
George P. Rowland
Steubenville
Ohio
Hayden Quits Under Fire of Protests in Diggs Caminetti Case
Thomas J. Hayden of San Francisco resigns as associate counsel for the government in the Diggs Caminetti white slave case amid protests over his experience. President Wilson pardons T. F. Baker and John Wisherd in Abilene Texas national bank act convictions. Water line project on G and B bridge under way while hospital news and local notes include Nathaniel Hefner's recovery and camping plans.
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Washington
Thomas
Hayden
San Francisco
Vigoroni
Wilson
T. F. Baker
John Wisherd
Abilene
Texas
Three Mark
Nathaniel Hefner
Mercy Hospital
Wales
Imia
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