Railroads and Men Draw Near on Wage Disputes
East coast railroads withdrew demands to refer conductors and trainmen grievances to the Federal Board, keeping 16 original wage and working condition demands. Arbitration by Oct 1 becomes final. Howard Elliott elected president of the New York New Haven Hartford, to take effect Sept 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Dispatch
New York
Eastern
Federal Board
Board of Mediations
Board of Arbitration
Howard Elliott
Northern Pacific Railroad
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Charles 8. Mellen
Elliott
Road
May Enlarge Light Plant Foreseen By City
Prof Ross Jones head of the state university engineering department visits the city to consult with the electric light committee on enlarging the plant at its new Grafton Park location. A new dynamo and other machinery may be required to meet future demand as the city follows the expert’s guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Jones
Cnteering
The
State University
Grafton Park
Jones
Angling Arguments Over Wal ton Catch At Fishing Camp
A Sentinel report reflects on a fishing trip where Marion Allender weighed a catfish at thirty seven pounds after a back and forth with Dr F Shafer and others. The tale prompts comment on credulity and local boasting among campers and a clergyman who avoided confirming the claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Walton
The
Sentinel
Marion D. Allender
Mr. Allender
T. J. Hickel
The Dog and the Files Vacuum Cure Claim
A Chicago electrical man promotes the vacuum cleaner as the most effective method to separate dogs from fleas. The article notes older techniques are not fully satisfactory, highlighting a practical but debated home pest solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Foreigners Seek Protection for Ku-Ling Residents
Urgent appeals from foreigners in Ku-Ling, Hankow, China, request a naval guard for the 2000 residents, most of them women and children, while authorities have yet to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hankow
China
Ku- Ling
Train Hits Jersey Cow Near Wickwire Curve
A Morgantown to Cumberland train struck a Jersey cow near Senator Phillips' entry home east of Wickwire. The cow died instantly but the animal was thrown clear of the rails, preventing derailment as the engine stayed on tracks. Passengers were excited but the train continued to Grafton on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
Cumberland
Phillips
Wickwire
Grafton
Falls Fifteen Feet Off Roof
Herbert Stemple fell from a two story residence roof on the South Side while performing repairs and preparing to paint. He landed on a nail keg, suffering facial and wrist injuries, multiple cuts, missing teeth, and bruises. He received medical aid and was sent home at 106 East Knotts Avenue, likely unable to work for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Stemple
East Knotts Avenue
Olympia restaurant to open Monday under Nassos management
The Olympia, part of a regional chain owned by the Olympia company, will open Monday with John Nassos as general manager. Delicacies of the season will be on hand and goods delays had postponed a prior opening. The restaurant will specialize in home made candles and ice cream and cater to parties. Under Tom Phillips, it will be open day and night with kitchens and pantries open for public inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Olympia Company
John Nassos
Tom Phillips
Fragmentary Baltimore Sun Quote From A Dispute
A clipped Baltimore Sun excerpt features Charcoal Ephc arguing with Mrs Charcoal and insisting the woman will wed him. He jokes about weapons and a flatiron as he exits the dispute, with a patently colloquial and fragmentary tone evident in the fragment.
Rhodes Bribery Trial Details In Charleston Hotel Talk
Delegate A G Rhodes faced bribery allegations in the U S Senatorial contest as Prosecuting Attorney Townsend testified he overheard Rhodes discussing a $20000 payoff with Detective Biddinger in a Charleston hotel. Townsend said Rhodes would back Edwards if paid and that Glasscock Edwards and Rhodes supporters maneuvered to block detectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Dispatch
Webster Springs
W. V
A. G. Rhodes
United States
Townsend
Kaiwha County
Biddinger
Rhodes
Charleston
Edwards
Shell
Tehodes
Mr. Rhodes
W. 8
Glasscock
Editor Boswell Faces Libel Charge in Kanawha Court
Charles S. Boswell editor of the Labor Argus was arraigned in Kanawha county court on a criminal libel charge. The case stems from Boswell's criticism of Thomas Haggerty, international board member of the United Mine Workers, accused of betraying miners in the Cabin and Paint Creek settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Charles S. Boswell
Labor Argus
Judy Black
Kanawha County
Ibel
Boswell
Thomas Haggerty
United Mine Workers of
French Aviator Made Trip Over Alps
In Tampa on July 26 a Cuban woman Mrs Evelina Rodiguez shot her husband to death and then killed herself after a domestic dispute. Neighbors found them in bed and police say wife beating triggered the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey
Tampa
Fla
Bob SA
Evelina Rodiguez
Wolf of Wall Street Lamar Faces Indictments
Associated Press dispatch from Washington reports David Lamar known as the Wolf of Wall Street is indicted in New York on two counts for impersonating public officials. He refuses to take the charges seriously and says he cannot return to New York due to being very busy, awaiting copies of the true bill with his counsel Henry E. Davis before planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
David Lamar
The
Wolf of
Wall Street
New York
Lamar
Henry E. Davis
Plan Big Browning Hamiltons Public Sale Sales Event
The Browning Hamiltons plan a monster public sale starting Tuesday after a full day of closure Monday. Advertisements promise one of the largest sales in the region as they clear out previous stock and offer the newest merchandise. Fifteen of twenty five new clerks join a large force to handle expected crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning-Hamilton
Arge
Rivalry Fails to Fracture Meyerbeer Rossini Bond
In a playful aside Rossini joked that Meyerbeer and he could never agree. When asked why he quipped that Meyerbeer prefers verkraut to macaroni, highlighting their famed artistic clashes yet enduring friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DI Meyerbeer
Rossini
Meyerbeer
French aviator crosses Alps from Milan to Basel
Oscar Barder flew from Milan to Basel covering about 160 miles in three hours and 45 minutes with a brief pause for fuel. The notable achievement was reaching a height of 1 000 feet during the flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Brazil
Switzerland
Alps
Oscar Barder
Milan
Y N C A Camp at Powell
The Y M C A selects Powell river location below Hammond for a week long camp led by General secretary Middelton. Boys depart 12 30 train Monday August 4 with an Sunday picnic for parents and friends. Religious services at 3 pm by Rev Moody Edwards. Camp promises discipline supervision daily programs and a safe large lodge with swimming beach. Participants to bring coverings and appetites. A meeting for all boys is set for Thursday at 7 30 in the Y M C A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
Powell
Hammond
Middelton
Moody Edwards
Christian Church of Grafton
Obscured Representations in Ancient Globe History
Fragmentary sentence discusses how removing representations of objects deeds and men beyond our nights would erase much of globe history from material senses, likening it to the scenery and affairs of other planets.
Heirs to Appeal Damage Suit Over Jasper Myers Death
Heirs of Jasper Myers plan to appeal a $600 award in a damage suit against Grafton Traction Co arising from Myers death after injuries on the Hast End traction line. They seek higher damages, with an anticipated further appeal not yet granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Myers
Grafton ‘Traction Traction Company
Myers
Circuit Court
Many Troops at Calumet Reach Copper Country
Reinforcements of the troops began arriving in Calumet Michigan at daybreak. Companies from Big Rapids Grand Haven and Muskegon comprising the first battalion of the second regiment reached the copper country. Special trains with troops from the lower peninsula followed at intervals. The men faced drizzle and fog but miners on strike paraded in high spirits.
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Associated Preas
Calimut
Mich
Big Rapids
Grand Haven
Muskegon
Copper Country
Lower Peninsula
Lake Superior
Willing to Arbitrate in Copper Strike Tangle
Reports that Governor Ferris might travel to Houghton to aid a settlement of the $15,000 copper mine strike were denied by mine managers who welcomed his possible presence. Ferris has no current plans to visit the copper country or withdraw militia guarding the mines. In Pittsburg, Mr and Mrs Charles Bragg greet a baby boy born July 24. Also, Mr and Mrs W C Barnes announce a baby boy born last night. Barnes is a B and O file clerk. Funeral services for Charles Edward Donahue were held this morning at St Augustine Catholic Church. burial in Catholic cemetery. In Fairmont, Mrs Thomas Nixon of Bentons Ferry broke a knee while climbing a fence Friday. she was found three hours later and is middle aged.
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Calumet
Mich
Ferris
Houghton
Aveange
Charles Bragg
Grafton
Pittsburg
W. C. Barnes
West Side
Barnes
Charles Edward Donahue
Toledo
Father McBugot
St. Augustine's Catholic Church
Fairmont
Thos, Nixon
Bentons Ferry
Record of Longest Senate Service and Recurring Names
The record chronicles Thomas H Bentons eighty years in the United States senate ending March 3 1961. It notes Justin Morrill of Vermont reaching thirty one years on March 4 1897 and John Sherman with thirty two years plus four in cabinet. Allison of Iowa is cited at thirty six years as the current continuous service record.
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Thomas H. Benton
United States Senate
Justin
Morrill
Vermont
John Sherman
Hayes
Allison
Iowa
Senate
Resolution on Monroe Doctrine targets Mexico and Japan
A House resolution introduced by Representative Frank Clark of Florida reaffirms belief in the Monroe doctrine and directly references Japan and the Mexican situation. It also calls for the abandonment of the Philippines Islands once a stable government is established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
House
Frank Clark
Florida
Philippines
Ambassador Wilson assails administration over Mexico policy
Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson arrived for talks with President Wilson and Secretary Bryan on Mexican affairs. He criticized administering officials and Delvalle, claimed the Madero family maintains paid agents in Washington to sway opinion, and warned against Central American mediation as a Monroe Doctrine violation.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Bryan
Foreign Relations Committee
Mexico
Wilson
Associated Press
Henry Lane Wilson
William
Bayard Hale
Reginald Delvale
Delvalle
State Department
Ambassador Wilson
State Committee
Central and
South America
John Barrett
Pan American Union
Capitol
Mr. Bryan
California
Los Angeles
Condo
Will Improve Kunst Block Remodel by D I Bailey
D I Bailey the contractor will remodel the Kunst Building store room formerly occupied by Grafton Drug and Chemical Co. The floor will be leveled, the interior redecorated, concrete sidewalk laid, and a modern movie theater installed managed by Lester Bush and Miss Maude Moore.
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D. I. Bailey
Kunst
Grafton Drug and Chemical Co
Lester Bush
Davis makes failed suicide attempt in Cameron
James Davis, about 70, a longtime resident on Main Street, attempted self harm Friday by slashing arteries in both wrists behind an unoccupied shed. A nearby woman heard groans, found him, and physicians rushed to treat extensive blood loss. Doctors hold little hope of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
James
Davis
Mr. Davis
Main Street
Funeral for Gilbert Powell Held in Parkersburg
The funeral for Gilbert Powell, murdered Tuesday evening, was held Friday afternoon at the family residence 111 East Knotts avenue. Rev. Dr. John Hamilton Howard of Andrewa M. B. church officiated, with interment in Bluemont cemetery. Floral tributes reflected the high esteem for the slain man. Public worship at 10:30 and 7:45, Sunday school at 9:15, Epworth Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:45. John Bolton, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Powell
Parkersburg
East Knotts Avenue
John Hamilton Howard
Andrewa M. B. Church
Bluemont
Epworth
John
Bolton
Explorer Not Rescued in Arctic Incident Report
Bremen dispatch corrects claim that German Arctic explorer Lieutenant Schroeder Stranz had been rescued. The Crosser Kurfurst’s Bremen report states the missing explorer remains unfound following the Spitzbergen voyage. The July 26 bulletin from Christiansand notes the error in the wireless despatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiana
Norway
Spitzbergen
Bremen
Schroeder-Stranz
Rodin on truth in sculpture and the inner self
A quote argues that great sculpture must reveal nature's total truth, not just outward form. It emphasizes that the sculptor must render the inner life animating the muscles, the power that gave grace, vigor, or untamed fury to the human torso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodin
Train Collision Kills Porter in Georgia Head-On Smash
In Macon Georgia July 26 two engineers one fireman and one passenger were injured and a porter killed in a head on collision of era railway passenger trains near Holton. The porter, apparently paralyzed, failed to throw a switch as the oncoming train approached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Dispatch
Macon
Pasenger
Holton
Tox
An Extraordinary Family at the Brokeleigh Lineage
An unusual saloon of Noble Brokeleigh lineage notes that none of its members have become eminent statesmen or notable gardeners. It adds there is no record of any Brokeleigh marrying a cousin.
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Lord Brokeleigh
House of Brokeleigh
Cory Priee
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Mellen
Sries
Northern Pacific
New Haven
CFTY
Coffman
Bert Stemplr
Kanawha
Rhodes Ican Arms Action
Tom Haggerty
Grawton Boys
Will
Myers Gage
Michigan
Madero
ST. Pauls M. K. Church
Georgia
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