Arizona Isses The Waves At New York Today
Washington June 1 a fifteen million dollar battleship was launched when the battleship Arizona slid into the water at the New York navy yard. The ship, sister to the Pennsylvania, is one of the largest and most powerful ships built for the U S Navy, with a 14 inch main battery and heavy armor. It is designed to withstand punishment in sea battles and will require a large crew. The Arizona’s range and armament surpass earlier ships, and its cost exceeds seven million dollars for hull and machinery, with total outlay higher for guns, armor, and fittings. The ship faces Panama Canal restrictions and follows the California in their government construction program.
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Washington, D.C
Arizona
New York Navy Yard
Pennsylvania
Newport News
Ay Navy
Oregon Lass
Fortress
Shell
Panama Canal
Government Yard
California
Local notes from Blueville and surrounding areas
Blueville area news reports multiple social visits and family gatherings. Master Blake Ayers remains ill. Russell Brown returned from Cincinnati. Anna Lambé visited Newburg. William and family stayed with Edward Ware. Mrs Emery Henderson and children traveled to Fairmont. Mrs Beyers injured in a buggy accident but non fatal. Wayland Reynolds family visited Morgantown for commencements. Mrs Harper improving after erysipelas. Elizabeth Worthile and granddaughter Hilzabeth Fitz of Baltimore visiting. Public interest comment on Bryan’s hysterics and newspaper advertising shown.
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Myra Lane
Blake Ayers
Russell
Brown
Cin
Itinali
Epdut
Anna Lambé
Newburg
Williamy Shatterman
Edward Ware
Emery. Henderson
Fairmont
William Beyers
W. T.brown
Kinney Dies After Auto Crash Near Hundred West Virginia
Fairmont West Virginia June 31 wart Kinney aged 22 died at Cook hospital from chest injuries after a Ford left an embankment during a turn at Hundred Friday night. His brother Dr L C Kinney of Glovers Gap was with him. funeral plans await arrival of brothers from the west.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Lune
Wart Kinney
Cook Hospital
Les
Hundred
Kinney
L. C. Kinney
Glovers Gap
John Kinney
Independence Day Celebrations Planned Across Towns
Independence Day preparations spread through Gratton and nearby towns with fireworks stocked for the holiday. Gratton holds a big union picnic at the park as committees seek half day holidays for stores. Newburg Independence and Preston county towns gear up, while national fervor grows amid world events.
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Przemysl
Grafton
Gratton
Union
Park
Newburg
Independence
Preston County
Taylor County
Bairmont
Clarksburs
Meorgantown
United States
Napoleon's Waterloo Defeat Marked 1815 Anniversary
A century ago Napoleon suffered his crushing defeat at Waterloo. Wellington and Blucher joined forces near Brussels, Prussians arrived, and the French army of 125000 was routed. The battle ended with 40000 French, 7000 Prussians, 15000 allied dead or wounded as Waterloo’s fields bore the toll. In Clarksburg aged pioneer Wilson Lewis dies at 46, survived by large family.
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Waterloo
Napoleon
Elba
Paris
Blucher
Belgium
Sanbre
Cuarerol
Liege
Wellington
Wallington
Brussels
Duchess of Richmond
Lord Byron
la Balle Alliance
Blucker
Grouchy
Bla
Watterloo
Bulow
Bulown
Old Guard
Sambre
Clarksburg
Wilson Lewis
Harrison County
Mirtha Cookman
Jessie Run
Public Hearing Notice by Taylor County Board of Equalization
The Tidard of Fqualization will meet on July 8th 191 at the Court House to hear complaints and adjust real estate valuations in Taylor County Any person with a grievance may appear and be heard P Bartlett Clerk
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Taylor County
West Virginia
Court House
P. Bartlett
Local notes from Pruntytown and surrounding areas
Miss Florence Hall left for Sale Industrial school on Monday and secured a position for the next three months. Miss Bertha Smith spent several days in Clarksburg. Mrs Floyd Knight and little son William were guests of Miss Effie Bunner for several days, returning home Saturday. Mr and Mrs B Thomas called on friends last week. Children’s day exercises will be held at the Baptist church Sunday at 2 pm. A memorial service for the late H L Tucker was conducted by the W C M D at Harmony Grove on Sunday. Mrs Della Rexroad and her little daughter are visiting. Y B Robinson and wife with daughter of Belington spent Sunday with Mrs E Whitescarver. Mrs Martha Scranage left for home after a pleasant visit. Mrs Hickman and son Robert of Point Pleasant are visiting the Industrial School. Miss Jessie McCoy and H Marsteney of Barbour County were Sunday guests of Mrs O Ritter. Mrs Lloyd Willis and two daughters have gone to Bridgeport to settle there.
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Florence Hall
Sale Industrial
Bertha Smith
Clarksburg
Floyd Knight and Tittle
William
Effie Bunner
B. Thomas
Baptist Church
H. L. Tucker
Harmony Grove
W. C. Wlode
Della Rexroad
Httl
Y. B. Robinson
Belington
E. Whitescarver
Martha Scranage
Hickman
Robert
Point Pleasant
Jessie McCoy
H. Marsteney
Barbour County
O. Ritter
Lloyd Willis
Giris
Bridgeport
Epworth J League
Nitra Grace Méahs
the Pines
Noah Wiland
Mattin Swisher
Ada Wilson
Flossie Schaeffer
Albert
Carl
Zena
Leland Wilson
Ernest ‘Lysadder
Lester
J. A. Allender
R. J. Harter
Philippi
Marter Wilson
Isaac Wilson
Karl Lawson
Myrtle
Martin
Eleanor Lawson
D. M. Wolfe
Webster
Hauser
Campbell
Grafton
W. J. Wilson
Walter Woodyard
Clinton Shingleton
Shingleton
J. K. Means
Rock Spring Farm
Rhottsville Epworth League
Albert Wilson
Mattie Swisher
Flossie Schiaeffer
St. George
Randoton
Knotlsville
Gratton
Ruth
Jamnite
the Tennis Club
Children's Day Services
Knottsville Well Line Resumes Drill After Arrival
Hauser well now has a 4500 foot line delivered and drilling will restart. Epworth league at the Pines hosted by Nitra Grace Méahs. illness left no business transacted. Attendees included the Wilands, Swishers, Wilsons, and several Wilson relatives. many other locals were noted in attendance and travel to events.
CHILD KILLED BY FALL FROM WALL IN LINCOLN DISTRICT
A two year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Snoderly of Duvys in Lincoln district, died after being knocked from a stone wall by a large dog. He fell fifteen feet, struck his head, and died at Cook hospital about 5 20 pm. The father works in the oil fields near Farmington and the family also survived by two brothers and a sister. The accident occurred yesterday afternoon as the child prayed near his home. The obituary notes he was bright and attractive.
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Erly
Hitte
Nis Snoderly
Duvy
Lincoln District
Cook Hospital
Farmington
Latrobe Street work starts in Omens and paving overhaul
Latrobe Street crews tear up brick near the bridge to begin grading and sidewalk paving. Contractors plan rapid progress, aiming to reopen the street to traffic soon, with heavy hauling limited on nearby St Mary street. Also included is a Daily Menu featuring breakfast to dinner items and a cornmeal recipe.
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Bridge
Latrobe Street
St. Mary Street
Americanization Day spread through U S civic groups
Wide spread enthusiasm for Fourth of July observances as Americanization Day gains traction. Committees in cities large and small plan receptions inviting foreign-born residents to meet city officials, with flag unfurling, oath recitation, and patriotic films. Officials urge English learning and civic training to foster understanding of democracy and government.
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New York
Gine
Leege
Small
Thin City
Ameren
America
General Committee
United States
United States Commission of Reduction
O. P. Claxton
Ciientor
Amering Lati
Brigtikh
Pap
Amari Ie
Day
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Femon Fife
Blueville
Przemys
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Waterkeo
Pruntytown
Knottsville
Midhe
Ka “Mira
Julien “Wirftitua
Latrobe ST
Jin
Advan
Tage
Guy
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al Davis and Elkins College
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York
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