Blue Mountain Hotel Reduced to Ashes in Fire
Philadelphia dispatch reports the Blue Mountain House at Penmar on the Pennsylvania Maryland line destroyed by fire. Two guests from Norfolk Virginia injured as flames spread from the kitchen to halls and the elevator shaft. The Western Maryland railroad built it twenty five years ago and owned by a Hagerstown corporation. About 175 guests evacuated. Loss around 200000. In Washington the Senate bank bill clash shows Democrats split over currency legislation. Senator Owen forced off floor by Senator Smith while replying to Senator Hitchcock. Owen will respond later.
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Washington
Senate
Owen
Hoke Smith
Hitchtock
Nebraska
Smith
Hitchcock
Philadelphia
Blue Mountain
Penmar
Maryland
B. F. Metazgar
Malcolm Frank
Norfolk
Western Maryland Ailroad Company
Iteday
Hagerstown
Eresal Foyhe
Washington, D. C
Congresman Brown
West Virginia
Committee On Banking and Currency
Secretary of the Treasury
Browning
Lhw
Brown
Passengers Hurt In Elkins Train Crash
Crowded Western Maryland express train No 1 bound for Elkins hit an open switch in North Elkins yard and collided with freight cars. Many passengers, including Masons, were injured as they were thrown from their seats. the locomotive was badly damaged.
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Elkins
First Baptist Churea
Western Maryland
North Elkins
Lightning bolt travels tunnel in Copper Reef mine
A bolt of lightning struck in the Copper Reef mine near Globe Arizona on August 5. The current traveled through nearly eight miles of tunnel, jumped 300 feet down a wire, and nearly sheared a lamp from a miner while shocking more than twenty others. The bolt was conducted via steel rails of a skip hoist.
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Globe, Ariz
Copper Reef
College of Engineering earns federal training station tag
The federal Bureau of Mines has designated West Virginia University College of Engineering as an accredited training station. Morgantown officials announced the recognition on August 5, noting the department will support federal mining safety programs and industry training under the bureau.
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Morgantown
Federal Bureau of Mines
Department of Mines
College of Engineering
West
Virrinie University
Federal Bureau
Post Offices in West Virginia Ordered Discontinued
The postal service announces the discontinuation of Longdale in Mason county August 15 and Krise in Fayette county August 31 with mail rerouted to Letarte and Quinnimont respectively. Jesse F. Taylor named postmaster at Deegans near Welch. office to open after bond. Logan county mining firms seek rail mail between Sharpless and Long to replace star route.
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Washington, Dlo
West Virginia
Longdale
Mason County
Letarte
Krise
Fayette County
Quinnimont
Jesse F. Taylor
Deegans
McDowell County
Welch
Bond
Logan County
Strikers Near Victory at Allouez Docks Settlement Near
In Superior Wisconsin on August five dock workers reached a near settlement as J C Morrell reports most demands granted including a fifteen cent daily wage increase lighting of cars at night and removal of open ore pockets Meanwhile in Payette Idaho editor George McIntosh sues Fayette Sun publishers for twenty five thousand alleging criminal activity and whiskey ring links.
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Panam
Fayetteville
George
McIntosh
Payette
Doctors Injured In Auto Accident Near Wheeling
Two physicians Dr W K Mediant and Dr Paul Morrison of Mayland six miles north of sore were seriously injured in a car crash. Their car ran off the road, went over a thirty foot embankment and wrecked on the Ohio riverbank. Dr Medil suffered internal injuries to chest and abdomen and is in serious condition at North Wheeling hospital. Dr Morrison had a fractured skull but is expected to recover. They were returning from a visit to Stowberville, Ohio.
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Wheeling
W. K
Paul Morrison
Mayland
Sore
Ohio River
Medil
North Wheeling
Morrison
Stowberville, C
Auto collision kills contractor as streetcar rider hits him
Struck by an automobile driven by John Schell of Martins Ferry, contractor Gotchell was instantly killed this morning while stepping from a street car. Schell, en route to oil fields, was involved in the fatal accident in this place.
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Gotchell
John Schell
Schell
Martins Ferry
Local recruits sent to Columbus for federal army service
New soldiers Benjamin A. Clevenger D Fell and Robert L. Rhodes from Richwood Samuel L. Carroll of Lost Creek and Harvey Owen of the city are sent from the local recruiting station to Columbus Ohio to be assigned to forty posts in the federal army All enlisted in the cavalry except Bradley who joined the infantry.
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Benjamin A. Clevenger
D. Fell
Robert L. Rhodes
Richwood
Samuel L. Carroll
Lost Creek
Harvey Owen
City
Columbus
Bhadey
Battery to Attend Warlows Encampment in Wheeling
Battery A of Wheeling plans to attend the annual encampment and artillery review the last week of the month. The arrangements committee reports promising attendance from WarLowe Pointte in the state and the state meeting and encampment are expected to be the largest in the order's history.
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Wheeling
Warlowe Poitte
Jewelry Loss at Bhire Mountain House Fire Kept Guests Scrambling
Baltimore residents formed about half of the burned hotel guests from the Bhire Mountain House. A large theft of jewelry occurred as flames spread rapidly. Guests fled in robes and wrappers with scarce clothing and belongings, some throwing jewelry from windows during evacuation.
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Baltimore
Bhire Mountain House
Acceptance of Ambassador Wilson’s Resignation Expected in Mexico
Mexico City Aug 5 The acceptance of Ambassador Wilson’s resignation drew no surprise as his views were widely thought to prevent continued tenure. The retiring ambassador’s conduct during February’s tense days won broad approval among foreign residents and his retirement is felt as a regretful occasion.
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Ambassador Wilson
Mexico City
PRES
Mexico
Wilson
East St Louis man shoots wife then dies
Arthur Sheer, son of Alderman James C. Sheer of East St Louis, shot his wife at their East St Louis home and then killed himself after months of separation and a prior abandonment warrant. Mrs. Sheer survived with injuries.
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ST. Louis
Arthur ©. Sheer
James C. Sheer
East St. Louis
Sheer
Camden area to see new hotel and brick offices rising
Camden Sommers and Powell bought the Stuart property east of Angle Inn with plans to build a modern multi story hotel. A 20 foot lot will host a three story brick Simmons Plumbing building for offices and shops. Nearby activity includes Mrs. Giltart razing a house for row houses and the Lowndes plant site undergoing dirt filling for new construction.
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Camden Sommers
Frank M. Powell
Stuart
Angle Inn
Stealey Construction Goumpiay
Weat Pike
West Main Streets
Meera
Planing Mill Companys
Q. Stout
Planing Mill
Horses Perish in White Sulphur Springs Fire
Thirty two valuable horses burned to death today in White Sulphur Springs ruinous fire. Officials estimate the loss at about $100,000 as stock and stables were destroyed in the blaze.
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White Sulphur Springs
Aug
Requisition Issued for L. Haregrender in Mercer County
Governor Hatteld requests North Carolina authorities locate L. Haregrender for charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. The Gregory band of twenty two pieces is engaged to perform at the fair on September 1 2 and 4. A patient at the home on Bridge Street is dangerously ill.
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Charleston
Hatteld
North Carolina
Haregrender
Mercer County
Gregory
Haa
Dangerously Illenerantees
Amusic
Bridge Street
Wilson to defer Mexican policy until Lind arrives in Mexico City
President Wilson will withhold new mediation steps in the Mexican situation until former Minnesota Governor Lind, the president’s personal representative, reaches Mexico City and surveys conditions. Lind carries instructions to speak informally with prominent Mexicans and report sentiment before any action.
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Washington
Wilson
Lind
Minnesote
Mexico City
White House
Ilmd
Mexico
United States
House
Mann
Beta U
Diggs on Trial for White Slavery in Reno Case
Maury Diggs of Sacramento and Drew Caminetti face a federal trial in San Francisco for violation of the White Slave Act. Diggs is charged with transporting Marsha Warrington from Sacramento to Reno and both men pleaded not guilty on July 30.
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San Francisco
Calif
Maury I. Diggs
Sacramento
Drew Caminetti
Lwo
United States District Court
Caminetti
Faliow
Diggs
Marsha Warrington
Reno
Nev
Anterier
Charles B
Harris
Cambetti
Pope Pius X Felicitations Read To Knights In Boston
Three thousand Knights of Columbus gathered in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross to hear a cablegram from Cardinal Merry del Val conveying Pope Pius X’s felicitations. The supreme convention opened on a harbor steamer as delegates roamed the north shore. Mayor Fitzgerald and State Deputy Watson greeted them, with Supreme Knight James Flaherty of Philadelphia replying.
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Boston
Knights of Columbus
Licenses Revoked for Dishonest Conduct in West Virginia
At a state board of health meeting in Charleston, A L McClelland and C Y Roberts who practiced as UAIoU doctors were stripped of medical licenses for dishonest conduct. The board, led by President Dr William Golden, heard complaints from the Associated Charities and announced that 35 of 45 applicants passed the recent exam while others were denied licensure.
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West Virginia
Washington
Charleston
Aus
State Board of Health
Virginia
A. L. McClelland Jant Cyrds le Roberts
Wichesting
Uaiou
Associated Charithesst Wicheelang
William Golden Whe
Stepe
Hyacine
Morgantown
The
State University
Ette
Morgan Appointed Manager at Swisher Theater
Morgantown August 5 John Meacgan manager of the Montanawe Hardware Company has been appointed manager of the Swisher theater for the coming season He will cover duties connected with the hardware company and theater operations under T J Ahar.
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Morgantown
John Meacgan
Quaneger
Monantawe Hardcare Company
Swisher Theater
Combing Seison
T. J. Ahar
Thé Hardware, Company
Convicted Bribery Case Sentences Handed Down
Judge O Brien at Webster Springs sentenced six defendants convicted of bribery. A G Rhodes of Mingo county, Rath Dail of Jackson county, H F Asbury of Putnam county each received six years. B McSmith of Roane county five years six months. Dave Hill of Mason county five years. All were disqualified from holding office or trust in West Virginia.
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O'Brien
Circuit Court
Webster Springs
Solons
A. G Rhodes
Mingo County
Rath Dail
Jackson County
H. F. Asbury
Putnam County
B. McSmith
Roane County
Dave Hill
Mason County
West Virgins
Worgantows Man Hurt In Canoe Accident
Worgantows Australia report notes H. Thompson of Newell, Parite county, Pa, was severely hurt when a canoe with a companion overturned near the Canon Club house. Both were thrown into the water in a violent upheaval.
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Worgantows
Aus
H. W. Thompson
Newell
Fartite County
Cneat Canon Club
Eid Eh Dem
Foraker Denies Mulhall Story in Senate Lobby Probe
Washington Aug 5 Former Senator Joseph B Foraker testified to deny Mulhall claims in the Senate lobby investigation. He described his ties to the Latimer deal and said he aimed to secure full government recovery of 9000000 in a 1920s reorganization. He said he had known Mulhall since 1888 and did not recall asking him to work for or against him.
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Washington
Dlc
Joseph B. Foraker
Senate
Martin M. Mulhall
National Association of Manufactures
Foraker
Waa
Dinvidamar
Lamiagy
Vagh Tritl Ence
Latthar
Sifte
United Ss
Mulhall
Ohio
Death by Own Action in County Jail Suicide Attempt
Saul Myers, jailed on assault charges involving his wife's sister, and his wife attempted suicide at 1 PM by cutting her throat and drinking poison. She visited him earlier that morning and then both attempted suicide at the same hour. Myers is in a dying condition. his wife is seriously ill and may die.
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Pigciak
Wieston
Saul Myers
County awards paving contract for highway at Thinnston
The county court awarded a contract to Charles A. Short to pave 200 lineal feet of highway from Thinnston toward Middlebourne. The court also ordered preservation of a bridge across Little Tenmile Creek at the mouth of Trowser's Leg Run.
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Charles A. Short
Thinnston
Middlebourne
Little Tenmile Creek
Trowser
Miners Return to Work in Kanawha Field Mining Area
Reports from Cabin Creek indicate renewed mine operations across the striking district following last week's agreement. Pal Creek and Paint Creek accords align Kanawha field mines under working terms, with Solvay interests at Kingston and Kepperton set to join soon.
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Charleston
Cabin Creek
Palst Creek
Kanawha
Thore
Solvay
Kingston
Kepeferton
Paint Creek
Gregorys Band Free Concert Near Courthouse
Gregorys band offers a free concert from 8 to 3 oclock Thursday evening in front of the courthouse.
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Gregory
Running battle at strike scene ends arrests in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati on August 6, police clashed with striking teamsters and sympathizers near the Kroger Grocery Company plant at Florence avenue and Eden Park entrance. Twenty two sisters and sympathizers were arrested for disorderly conduct after threats to burn the plant prompted police to deploy detectives.
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Cincinnati
Kroger Grocery Company
Florence Avenue
Eden Park
Dsd
Local Saloon Appeals Denied in Sunday Drink Case
Judge Poffenbarger of the Supreme Court at Appeals refused to grant a writ of error in the case of Huntington saloon keepers whose liquor licenses were revoked by Circuit Judge Graham. The ruling blocks Sunday liquor sales by clubs, a significant shift reflecting broader state law on intoxicants.
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Huntington
Ave
Poffenbarger
Aupremon Court At Appeals
Fount Pleasant
Caae
Socisi Chuiby
Graham
Willison Chosen by Clarksburg Club Board
Clarksburg club board selects Willison for a leadership role and directs immediate erection of facilities at the Goumtry site. The decision follows a night meeting where prizes and duties were assigned. Guidance emphasizes steady oversight and planned improvements for the club's infrastructure.
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The
Clarksburg “Goumtry
T.pintr
Aviators Killed in Air Collision at Camp
Two Russian military aviators Lisutenagt Poulikarpof and his merchantelan were killed at the Kramoye Selo camp when a wing broke during flight. The aeroplane overturned and the crew was thrown clear as it crashed.
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Nwt ammocsayEs Rosa
ST. Petersburg
Lisutenagt Poulikarpof
Mrchantelan
Kramoye Selo
Elirew
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B. F. Bacon
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Bacon
Wood County
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Bar of Justice
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Cen Committee
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