FIERY FIRE DEVASTATES MILLING PLANT AND SURROUNDING BUILDINGS
A major blaze gutted the three story Deal Bros milling plant on Front street wounding no one yet causing an estimated loss of about $125000. The National Biscuit Co branch and Mullin properties were heavily damaged as flames fed by hay and mill stock spread through adjacent structures. Firefighters faced low water pressure and shifting walls as officials cut wires to ease danger while residents watched from surrounding streets.
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Cumberland
Deal Bros. Miting Plant
Glenn Street
Deal Brothers
Front Street
Deal Brothe
Harry T. Mullin
X National Biscuit Co
Mullin
John Wiegand
Sie Joon
Cowden & Perrin
John Nicewarner
Onn Insurance
George
John M. Perdew
Alice Guster
Ezra Deal
Peal Brothers
Charles C. Willison
The
Times
Collins
South Mechanic Street
Deal
T.B. Lashley
Perry C_ Nicklin
NickIn
Atlantic City
McGill
Narrows Park
T. M. Washington
James Whnson
Messia
Ezra
Daniel Deal
Posthaste
Mil
Fulton Street
National Biscuit Company
Clark
Trieber
Chance
City Electric Plant
Wereal Flats
Perrin
John Weigand
Weilderman
Weiland
Mail Pouch Rifled at Charles Town Train Station
A mail pouch on a Norfolk and Western train was cut open at Charles Town West Virginia, with a package from Front Royal and a Berryville lot rifled. Cash was taken from letters to banks and liquor interests. checks and envelopes returned. Tramps were identified nearby, followed to Shenandoah Junction, arrested, and held for post office inspector review.
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Charles Town
Hiles Town
W. Va
Shenandoaty Junction
Post Office
Scherr Ticket Complete Vacancies Filled by Executive Committee
Wheeling Aug 11 The vacancies on the Independent Republican State ticket headed by Arnold C Seherr for governor were filled yesterday morning by the State executive committee S Darst of Jackson County named for auditor and T T McDougal of Wayne County for secretary of state Darst is now assistant to the State tax commissioner and the Swisher ticket nominee for auditor Mr Scherr left Parkersburg for Hot Springs Va in response to a telegram from Arthur J Vorys calling him to confer with William H Taft who desires WV difficulties settled
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Arnold C. Seherr
S. Darst
Jackson County
Audior
T. T. McDougal
Wayne County
Darst
Swisher
Scherr
Parkersburg
Arthur J. Vorys
Hot Springs
William H. Taft
West Virginia
Paroled Man Robert Conley Recaptured After Escape
Robert Conley, convicted of disorderly conduct at the last term, broke parole and fled while en route to jail. Six months in the House of Correction was imposed, with William Armbruster deputized to regain him. Conley escaped during a shoe stoppage but was quickly pursued and captured near St. Peter and Louis Church.
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Robert Conley
House of Correction
Wm. Armbruster
Conley
SS. Peter and Louis Church
Tony Pastor Nearing Death in Elmhurst Home
Tony Pastor a famed theatrical manager in America and Europe lies near death at his Elmhurst Long Island house. Doctors say his decline stems from a general breakdown tied to worries over unprofitable recent business. He has not slept since last Sunday and remains semi conscious with his wife by his bedside. Pastor is 76 and has been married twice with one son from his first marriage.
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Tony Pastor
New York
Tony" Pastor
America
Europe
Elmhurst
Pastor
Mr. Pastor
Three Sisters in One Grave in Wheeling
The Gavin sisters Margaret Mamie and Claire died in Tuesday morning’s explosion and fire and were buried yesterday in one grave after services at St. Aloysius Church. Three thousand people attended the funeral. Their mother, bedridden, pleaded to attend but could not leave her bed.
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Wheeling
W. Vaug
Margaret
Mamie
Claire Gavin
Vie
St. Alpobonsus’ Church
I BERLIN S OLD HOME WEEK Berlin Pa
Berlin's Old Home Week draws 20000 visitors with a trades display parade and a concert by 75 volunteers led by Prof. B S McDowell. Notables from Berlin ride Uncle Sam's wagon as cheering crowds watch a vivid pageant of state symbols and local hospitality.
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Berlin
Uiues Stilemans
Polks
North Diamond Street
B.S. McDowell
Buttsburg
Charles
Jacob Fuss
Casper mMmenel
Levi Shoemaker
Imnie Snyder
Ches
Auly
Miss Philson
Miah Besse Krissinge
Anna Zorn
Mis
G Ibis
Uncle Sam
Assault on White Woman Spurs Lynch Fear in Pensacola
United Press reports the Pensacola sheriff and deputies guard the city as George Croombs, a local black man, is sought after he assaulted Mrs. Ed Macklain, a Pensacola matron. The community fears a lynching after a prior fatal assault on Mrs. Davis.
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United Press
Pensacola
Fla
George Croombs
Ed. Macklain
Davis
Croombs
Murdered His Uncle and Narrowly Escaped Lynching
Mount Carmel Pa Aug 14 Daniel Bierch confronted his nephew Daniel Thompson a youth of a prominent street and after a heated argument over family matters the nephew stabbed Bierch in the neck killing him. Police seized the killer as a mob formed and he was taken to jail sparing him from the crowd’s fury with the assistance of Sunbury authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Thompson
United Press
Mount Carmel
Daniel Bierch
Bletch
Constable Fatally Shoots Man in Parkersburg
In Parkersburg West Virginia August a constable named George Griffin attempting to serve a legal process encountered David Hunt who tried to drive him off with a shotgun Griffin fired three shots killing Hunt instantly Griffin is under arrest. Grand Union Tea Co advertises high quality woods and tickets for promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Parkersburg
W. Va
George Griffin
David Hunt
Griffin
Grifin
Grand Union
Grand Union Tea Co
Balthgore Street
Boy Suffers Severe Burns From Boiling Jelly Spill
An incident at home left a man with critical burns after he toppled a kettle of boiling elderberry jelly onto himself while his mother was momentarily distracted. Authorities note the event occurred this morning and the patient is under care.
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J. Anh
Burlington
N Naider
Rourul
Alfred Smith
Mary Smith
Frank Spinola
Uristal
Toy
Bristol
United Press
Death of John Elbin Aged Carpenter in City
John Elbin, a Union veteran and carpenter, was found dead in his boarding house on North Liberty Street. Authorities suspect apoplexy and note he likely died during the night. He leaves brothers Leonard and George, a wife previously Miss Ananda Willison who died years ago, and six children including Katherine Craix and Edward Elvin.
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John Elbin
Henry Betz
Henry Elbin
Flintstone
Thisarade
Carpente
Une
Leoard
George
Ananda Willison
Katherine
Balloon Explosion Rocks Exhibition Grounds in London
A massive balloon explode during a Franco British exhibition in London on August 14 injured and killed several people. The gas bag burst causing a fire that destroyed the balloon shed and sent crowds fleeing. Rescue chief Lovelace was injured and his secretary is missing amid fears she may be among the victims.
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United Press
London
Aeronas
Tain Lovelace
Orphans Court Proceedings in Allegany County
At a session of the Orphans Court Judges Getzendanner Brandler and Close and register Herver W. Shuck, executors Nelson H. Meese and Alexander MacFerran filed inventories and debts lists, settled accounts, and made distributions under wills. Court adjourned to meet August 18 at 9.
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Orphans’ Court
Getzendanner
Brandler
Close
Herver W. Shuck
Register
Harles A. Meese
Leonard R. Llewelyn
Nelson H. Meese
Allegany County
DeWarren H. Reynolds
Aleander MacFerran
Kate A
Widener
John 8
DeWarren HH. Reynolds
Mary E
William E
Helen A. Shuck
Catherine J. Kight
Raymond
Kight
James FE. Macbeth
Desdemona Powell
Martha Ritchie
Davis Ritchie
Bessie T. Mahaney
J. H. B. Mahaney
Allegany Coun
Democratic national campaign fund to be raised by state appeals
The 1468 Democratic national campaign fund will be raised through state appeals led by national committeemen. John W. Kern and Chairman Mack visited, with Kern returning home to Indianapolis. Col. Moses C. Wetmore heads the financial committee which estimates costs between 590,000 and 1,860,000 for the presidential effort, relying on small contributions from many donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Democratic National Campaign Fund
Mack
Nariguel Committee
Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
John W. Kern
Kern
Indianapolis
Moses C. Wetmore
St. Louis
N. Haskell
Oklahoma
National Committee
Wetmore
Glass Industry Booming in West Virginia
Clarkeburg West Virginia Aug 14 United Press reports the West Fork Glass Co resumed work and a new glass plant in the city will open, creating about one thousand jobs. By Sept 1 it is expected every WV glass plant will be operating.
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United Press
Erie
Sirs
Gantel Zimmer
Root's Crossing
Nso
Clarkeburg
W. Va
West Fork Glass Co
West Virginia
Globe Clothing Co. Two Suits for One Deal
Globe Clothing Co at 117 Baltimore St advertises drastic price cuts on men women and children wear. Buy two suits for the price of one with all merchandise on sale across the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times Today
Globe Clothing Co
Globe
Tien
Baltimore St
Tanzer Real Estate Man Sells Many City Properties
Real estate agent Tanzer advertises numerous five to eight room frame and brick houses for sale across the city. Listings include Maple side, Flintstone Warm Spring farm, Waverly Terrace, Ridges ley, Bedford Street, Haley Street, Decatur Street, Green Street, Bellevue Street, and Maryland Avenue with prices ranging from $100 to $35,000 and monthly terms offered. Rent figures and lot sizes are included in several listings.
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Tanzer
Mapleside
Flintstone
Ae Ta
Waverly Terrace
Ridgesley
Bedford Street
Haley Street
Tur
Green Street
Bellevue Street
Maryland Avenue
Tanz
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Hota
Deal Brothers Flour Mills
Efron
Mullen
Geis
Glenns Street
Tor
National Biscuit Co
Tigerman
No. 1 Track Co
Iberlin
Cleveland
Steve Patrick
Mary
Ned
Patrick
Grand Union Tegs Co
Baltimore Street
J. Geo. Hermann
Baltimore
P.S
Lamberts
Lambert's
Balto. St
Maryland
Ble Bryan
Indiana
Harrison Street
Grand Avenue
Race Street
Reinhart
Agency
Tanzer A Reinhart
McCleave Building
John A. Bopp
N. Centre St
Walter Powell & Son Co
Cumberland, MD
Union Transfer. & Storage CO
Peter
Wright G. Maurice Fisher
Mechanic St
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