Senator Scott in Hard Fight in Wheeling Bank
US Senator Nathan Hay Scott fought ex State Senator S G Smith in the Dollar Savings and Trust Company building Wheeling West Virginia yesterday afternoon. Thirty six blows were exchanged with Smith receiving about thirty of them before Cashier L F Stirfel separated them. The clash stemmed from Smiths Parkersburg remark that the US Senate had been bought at public auction.
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Wheeling
United States
Nathan Hay Scott
S. G. Smith
Dollar Savings and Trust Company
L. F. Stirfel
Mr. Smith
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Smith
Scott
Monument Dedication at Fort Meigs Honoring Dead Soldiers
Ohio Governor Harris and Kentucky Governor Wilson join Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Murphy and Virginia Major Robert W. Hunter at Fort Meigs as a large crowd attends the dedication of a monument to soldiers buried there. Senator J. B. Foraker of Ohio delivers one of the principal remarks.
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Fort Meigs
Ohio
United Press
Toledo
Old Battleground
Harris
Wilson
Kentucky
Murphy
Pennns
Bryan Will Make Good Champions the Cause of Labor
William Jennings Bryan, Democratic presidential candidate, addressed a large farmer crowd at the Fargo fairgrounds in North Dakota and pledged to implement Democratic platform promises that affect workers. He said he would call a special session of Congress if elected to ensure those promises are fulfilled.
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Fargo
North Dakota
Waited Press
X. D
William Jennings Bryan
Fair Grounds
Congress
Passengers Saved as Ship Disabled in Storm
Two hundred passengers mainly women and children were rescued by lifeboats from the excursion ship Queen after a severe storm off the English Channel near Selzey. Crew members refused to abandon ship, saying they would rather drown than desert the vessel. The sea remains rough with danger of sinking. Thursday sale at Rosenbaum's features new dress goods and discounts on outings flannelette and dress ginghams.
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United Press
London
France
Queen
Selzey
Eng- Yeh
Rosenbaum's
Hes
Second Day of Allegany County Teachers Institute
The Allegany County Teachers Institute continues at Union Street School with Dr. Henderson lecturing on adolescent training and secondary education. Instructors maintain a structured week with limited cross-talk, as teachers and staff, including Superintendent Willison and Mr. Boughton, guide sessions from morning to noon.
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Union Street School
Henderson
Allegany County
Johny KE. Taylor
Cumberland and Western Electric Railway
Frostburg
Cumberland
Tra Culp
Vale Summit
Bryan
O. B. Boughton
Dennis A. Boyle
Germany
John T. Walsh
Lonaconing
Willison
Boughton
Stone
Hall
Dewes
Willson
Japan to postpone exposition from 1912 to 1917
United Press reports Tokyo will delay the Japanese exposition due to general stringency in Japan. The notice cites decisions by the Minister of Commerce and Agriculture after talks with President Kaneko and fair officials.
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United Press
Tokyo
Japan
Annual Tennis Tournament Opens At Potomac Club
The annual tennis tournament began yesterday at the Potomac Club courts drawing strong interest. In the ladies singles Grace Hast defeated Ethe Smith 6-3 6-1, Florence Brays beat Florence Smith 12 10 6 3, and Barry of Havana beat Helen Henderson 6-3 6-4. Gordon defeated Heintz 6-2 6-4 in men’s singles while Edgerton Powell beat Jack Colburn 6-4 5-7 7-5. Doubles saw Heintz Fite Colburn defeat Geare Fitz Simons 6-4 6-2. Play continued this morning with several tight matches and more afternoon ties on the schedule.
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Potomac Club
Mijas Grace Hast
Ethe
Miss Barry
Lawford
Spencer Gordon
Princeton
Kurl P. Heintz
Dr. Heintz
Gordon
Heintz
Edgerton Powell
Jack Colburn
Frostburg
Powell
Cyril B Geare
A. Hunter Boyd
Baltimore
Lee Lawler
F. K. Lord
Harry Davis
E. Reynolds
Davis
Heintz Fite Colburn
Geare
Fitz Simons
Roman
van Hoesen
J. Grimes
J. G. Miler
A. S. Fleming
Creede W. Wilson
Shepherd
Cole
R. W. Hills
H. G. Winfield
Grimes and Miller
F. Hammond
J. P. Kings
Black Vs. Simpson
Miss Cochrane
A. C. Myers
J. T. Boyd
Mrs. Biays
Miss Hast
Murray and Watson
Flemning
Wilson
Union endorses Bryan at New York labor meeting
The Central Federated Union, affiliated with the American Federation of Labor, endorsed a Bryan and Democratic platform, pledging support to William Jennings Bryan to protect organized labor. Several delegates argued against partisan involvement by the union.
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New York
Central Federated Union
American Federation of Labbor
Elevator Constructors and Mill
Helie
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Democratic Party
Death of Gen Stewart reported in Biloxi
News from New Orleans confirms the death today in Biloxi Mississippi of Lieut. Gen Alexander P Stewart a Confederate icon and one of the last two surviving generals. Born in Tennessee he spent most of his life there before moving to Biloxi for health reasons and he was widely respected by officers and men alike.
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Stewart
New Orleans
Biloxi
Miss
Alexander P. Stewart
General Stewart
Tennessee
Gulf Coast
President Roosevelt Hosts Olympic Team at Sagamore Hill
The American Olympic team returned from London to Oyster Bay and met President Roosevelt on Sagamore Hill. James Hayes received the warmest greeting as the marathon hero, with each athlete getting praise from the President and Mrs. Roosevelt before refreshments and cheers.
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Hayes
Mrs. Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
N. Y
London
Oyster Bar
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
James EB. Sullivan
John J. Hayes
Mr. Roosevelt
Delusioned mother poisons children in Elgin tragedy
In Elgin Illinois on September 1, Mrs Mathew Bernaud, mentally unbalanced since June, gave each of her two babies a teaspoon of carbolic acid and then drank the remainder of the bottle. Two babies are dead, another dying, and the mother cannot recover.
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United Press
Elgin
Mathew Bernaud
Three Held in Miner Robbery and Assault Case
In Clarksburg West Virginia on September 1 Joe Kain William Flathery and Ed Banningham are jailed awaiting hearings on charges of holding up miner Aleck Kulik with two additional suspects not yet captured. They allegedly restrained Kulik beat him and twisted his ankles.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Joe Kain
Wiliam Flathery
Ed. Banningham
Aleck
Birth of Countess Szeechenyi's Premature Child
The Countess Szeechenyi born as Gladys Vanderbilt delivered a child in Budapest on September 1. The infant lived only briefly due to prematurity. The countess recovered for now though fever risks remain possible after the birth. The countess wed Count Lazio Szeechenyi on January 27, 1908.
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United Press
Budapest
Countess Szeechenyi
Gladys Vanderbilt
Count Lazio Szeechenyin
Grimes of the Black Hand Case Tied to Vanished Italian Clerk
Washington police link the kidnapping of Margaret Terafine a 26 year old Italian housekeeper to the murder of Dominick and James Mollice whose bodies were found in brush at Scenery Hill near Washington. Evidence includes part of a hat and two revolvers near the scene and the investigation follows Black Hand threats.
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United Press
Washington
Margaret Terafine
Dominica
Jas
Mollice
Castle Shannon
Scenery Hill
Terafino
Dominick
Margaret
Monongahela
Scenery Hil
Bishop Coadjutor Named At Baltimore Convention
The Episcopal Bishop Paret seeks a coadjutor with the October convention set for St. Peter's church at Druid Hill and Lanvale in Baltimore. Potential nominees include Rev. A B Kinsgiving, Rev. Robert S Coupeung, Rev. Gardiner Murray, Rev. E B Niver, and Rev. G Mosley Murray.
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Paret
William Paret
Episcopal Church
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Druid Hill Avenue
Lanvale Street
Baltimore
A. B. Kinsgiving
St. Paul's
Robert S. Coupeung
Miss E Pearl Dicken Weds W M Matheney in Levels
Miss Dicken daughter of David Dicken a peach grower of Levels West Virginia and William M Matheney formerly of Lonaconing were married Friday at 1 30 pm by Rev Hayes at his Bedford street parsonage The bride a Hampshire county teacher is a correspondent for Alleganian and her wedding entitles her to a yearly wedding ring from the Jewelry Company as first correspondent bride after the picnic.
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E. Pearl Dicken
David Dicken
Levels
W. Ya
Wm. M. Matheney
Lonaconing
the Alleganian
the Jewelry Company
Giant Eagle Shot Near Grafton Sets Local Record
George Hughes of Foxhall near Grafton West Virginia shot and killed an immense eagle on Saturday. The bird measured 7.4 feet from wing tip to wing tip, the largest ever killed in the area and it will be mounted for display.
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Grafton
W. Va
George Hughes
Foxhall
Here
Fire Devastates French Quarter in New Orleans
A major blaze in the Wholesale District of New Orleans began at Bienville and Decatur, destroying 34 establishments across Iberville to Chartres and Decatur. Losses reach about 1.5 million with the People's Bank narrowly spared and Morgan Bank also surviving. Firefighters faced water shortages but held the flames after 8 to 10 hours.
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New Orleans
Bienville
Decatur
French Quarter
C. J. Wolf & Sons
Central Glass and Mirror Works
Iberville
Chartres
Canal Street
People’s Bank Bank
Morgan Bank
West Virginia Hibernians Convene Convention in Elkins
The State convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians of West Virginia opened in Elkins and continues today. Rev J J Daily spoke on the order’s work and history. Delegates visited Henry Gassaway Davis and Stephen B Elkins after sessions at Eagles Hall and Knights of Columbus hall. Mayor Fredlock gave the welcome at the banquet with Bernard Ward as toastmaster.
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Elkins
W. Va
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
West Virginia
J. J. Daily
Hibernians
Eagles’ Hall
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Knights of Columbus
Henry Gassaway Davis
Stephen B. Elkins
Fredlock
Bernard Ward
Wheeling
Aged Business Man Roger B. Smith Dies in Berryville
Roger B. Smith a wealthy retired businessman aged 79 died yesterday morning at his Berryville home after a protracted illness. He is survived by his father Treadwell Smith of Berryville and several nephews and nieces.
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Winchester
Roger B. Smith
Berryville
Clarke County
Treadwell Smith
Tanzer real estate sale offers various city properties
Tanzer advertises houses and lots for sale across the city. Listings include multiple four to eight room frame and brick homes on streets such as Mapleside, Waverly Terrace, Ridgeley, Bede ford, Haley, Decatur, Green, and Maryland avenues with prices from 200 to 1400 and payment options.
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Tanzer
Mapleside
Flintstone
Waverly Terrace
Ridge, Ley
Bedeford Street
Haley Street
Tne Tanzer
Decatur Street
Feyen Electric Light
Ane Tanzer
Green Street
Maryland Avenue
Bellevue Street
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Fairmont
A. Hunter Bord
Harold Block
M. Franzhein
Alpheus B. Cochrane
Frank Haymond
C. Carpenter
Queen City Hotel
Union For
Central Labor Organization
Ilinois
Grimes OF the
Black Hand
Bittle
J. Geo. Hermann
Baltimore Strmet
Nember” Tamberts
Lambert’s Balto
People's Bank
A. 0
Davis and Elkins
Hawkes
Walter Powell & Son Co
Optician
Baltimore Street
Cumberland, MD
Tanze
Grand Avenue
Rage Street
Agency
Bisbal
Tanzer Reinhart
McCleave
John A. Bopp
WN. Contre St
Union Transfer & Storage CO
Peter E. Wright
Maurice Fisher
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