Brunswick Firemen Plan Labor Day Celebration in Brunswick
Brunswick volunteers plan a big Labor Day event September 4 at the city park. An executive committee organizes features, a parade with floats from merchants and organizations, dancing, prizes, and other amusements. Local firemen invite neighboring towns and vendors to participate, promising a community celebration unmatched in Brunswick.
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Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company
J. R. Mathias
O. Baer
Stanley Wirtswell
G. H. Hogan
Wilfer
Harry Chew
W. Va
Frederick
Pla
Wick
Lund
Tech
Brunswick
Davenport Yearly Report Shows Large Asset Increase
Ae Davenport Iowa Aug 2 2117 according to the annual report of the prime secretary the assets total nearly seven million an increase of more than. Total collections during the year ending were 2119433 and benefits paid out were 869406 port said. The total visa force was given as 123000000. Forty two new councils were instituted during the year and 2340 members died.
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Davenport
Iowa
Port Said
British court measures and political notes brief
The report covers a Lloyd George bill to empower a martial court to try alleged official offences, plus a Washington amendment proposal on district prohibition. It also mentions Senator Hughes preparing for a western tour, a Colorado park outing, and a long-running catarrh cure advertisement offering $100 reward for cures.
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London
House of Com Lobby
Lloyd George
Morning Post
Legation
Walla
Cheney & CO
Jedc
Ohio
All Dragetats Tse
Renew Attack on Verdun Takes Hill But Fails in Trenches
German forces renew action near Verdun capturing a hill northeast of Fort Souville and a trenches complex at Vaux le Chapitre wood while losing several trenches elsewhere. French and British counter moves along the Somme report mixed results with advances near Monacu farm and near Pozieres, and stubborn German defense west of Highwood.
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Somme
Lonifon
Petia
Verdun
Teutonic
Vaux-le Chapitre
Chenois
Antente
Maricour
Clery
Fort Souville
Verdung
Hem Woot
Monaco Farm
French War Department
Monact Farm
Berlin
Entrees
Paris
Pozieres
Highwood
New York Sees 166 New Infantile Paralysis Cases Forty-One Die
New York reports 166 new infantile paralysis cases and 41 deaths in the last 24 hours. The five borough epidemic totals rise with Manhattan hardest hit as the plague continues to spread. Jersey City adds three deaths and two cases as neighboring cities warn the outbreak is not under control.
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New York
Five Boroughs
Manhattan
Jersey City
Congressman Borland accuses packers of stifling meat inquiry
Representative Borland of Missouri charged at a hotel press conference that large meat packers are trying to stifle his federal investigation resolution before the House Judiciary Committee. He alleged packers spent substantial sums to mobilize commission merchants and others to telegram Congress saying any probe would wreck the market.
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Washington
Borland
Missouri
Big Packite Industries
House Judiciary Committee
Congress
Escaped Crews Fate Captain Called Home Before Explosion
Laurel Aug 3 Captain George Elzey hurried back to New York after hearing of the bay explosion that wrecked his schooner Alverda Elzey killing his mate Alexander Patterson and his engineer. The captain’s dog survived while the four masted vessel, in coasting trade, was badly damaged. Earlier items note Bloomsburg State Normal trustees named, and other brief notices from Germany, New Jersey, and New York.
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New York
Laurel
Del
George Elzey
Alverda Elzey
New York Bay
Elzey
Alexander Patterson
Well Arranged Cottage Plan Design Features and Cost
This plan describes a cottage with a front living room spanning the width, a rear dining room, a rear den opening to the dining room, a combined stairway with a grade door beneath, three second story chambers with ample closet space, a large bathroom, linen closet, sleeping porch, full basement, and two story heights of eight feet on the second floor. The main section measures 26 by 28 feet, with construction likely for 3200 dollars excluding heating and plumbing, and notes the availability of American Dwellings plans and interiors priced separately.
R. R. Vote Favors Strike on 225 Railroads
In New York 200000 of 400000 ballots cast by four brotherhoods show a preponderance in favor of a general strike if railroads refuse eight hour day and overtime time. Eastern and southern locals lead. Western ballots arrive soon. Counts may finish by August 7.
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New York
Timothy Shea
Norris Appointment Confirmed Farm Loan Board Members
The senate unanimously confirmed the nomination of Charles E. Lobdell of Great Bend Kansas George W Norris of Philadelphia W S A Smith of Sioux City Iowa and Herbert Quick of Berkeley Springs West Virginia to the new farm loan board Despite 19 votes in opposition the confirmations proceeded on August 3 in Washington
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Norris
Washington
Senate
Charles E. Lobdell
Great Bend
Kan
George W. Norris
Philadelphia
W. S. A. Smith
Sioux City
Herbert Quick
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
New Farm Loan Board
Wilson Maintains State Approach To Woman Suffrage
President Wilson has not changed his stance that woman suffrage should be decided by the states. The White House conveyed this after Charles Hughes proposed a constitutional amendment granting women the vote. Suffragists expect a new statement at the Atlantic City convention, with policy for the campaign to be set by the National Woman Suffrage Association. Wilson’s secretary Joseph Tumulty confirmed the position remains unchanged.
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Washington
Wilson
Wilte House
Charles &. Hughes
Suffragiata
National Woman Suffrage Association
Atlantic City
National Suffrage Organization
Joseph Tumulty
Mr. Wilson
Danes Oppose Islands Sale Incomplete Us Negotiations
Copenhagen reports deny confirmed sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States for 25 million dollars. Politiken says a tigadag session will address the subject while Koebenhavn campaigns against the sale. Danish officials remain reticent amid censorship, Washington announced July 26 negotiations virtually complete. In Chicago, Mayor Thompson revokes 22 saloon licenses to enforce Sunday closing law.
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London
Copenhagen
United States
Politiken
Tigadag
Koebenhavn
Washington
Denmark
Chicago
William H. Thompson
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Wants Wasnir
Trict of Columbia
Martine
Hughes
Park
Colorado
Normal School
Harrisburg
Bloomsburg State Normal School
State Board of Education
A. Z. Schooh
Bloomsburg
James C. Brown
M. G. Youngman
Danville
L. E. McGinnes
Stettton
C. W. Miller
Voris Auten
Mt. Carmel
Paul E. Wirt
John M. Clark
Benjamin Apple
Sunbury
Germany
Wineland
N. J
Sixth Street
Central Railroad of Jersey
Gilbert Slack
Neutral League
T. A. Don
Itch
Amsterdam
Jore Roosevelt
The
League of Neutrals
Glenn L. Saxton
Minneapolis, Minn
Opin Fedelpe
Seiappoarureoe
Beixton
DEN
NG FX
Roop
Chamber Iti
R. R
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue
Columbus Knights
Old Polar Comfort
Buffalo
Columbus
House
Mann
Atlantic City, N.J
Richmond
Boardwalk
Kentucky Ave
New Traymore
Um. L. Johnson
A.C. Ekholm
yFyOdle Tours
Gettysburg
Charles L. H. Fox
North Market ST. Frederick
Harvey E. Smith
Drayman
West Fifth Street
Frederick, MD
Hygeia Ice & Coal CO
Seal Yard Office
Ja-Town
W. Patrick
Priess
F. Columbus
W. H. Knock
Market ST. Frederick, MD
Chichester
Willy Bey
NEW Perfectionn
Soncine
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Baltimore
Washington,d. C
Norfolk, Va
Richmond, Va
the Ebert Hardware Co
Lehr Pianos
Whee
Cramer’s Palace OF Music Factory
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