Thaw Case Postponed in Sherbrooke Hearing
Self styled Mitchell-Thompson alias Harry K Thaw facing immigration related arraignment in Sherbrooke Quebec seeing postponement to Friday as authorities seek missing documents from Mattawan to confirm confinement and insanity claims. A packed courtroom and Thaw aides discussed options including Canada naturalization to avoid deportation.
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Sherbrooke
Quebec
Mitchell-Thompson
Junatic
Harry K. Thaw
Thompson
Pollos
Mulvena
F. Campbell
Dominion Department of Immigration
Mattawan
Thaw
Roger
Sheriff Hornbeck
Duchess County
Snd
Superior Court
New York
Montreal
Sherbrooke Jair
Conger
Hightstown Man Convicted of Manslaughter In Fatal Collision
Auiost son B Perrine of Hightstown New Jersey was convicted of manslaughter for a crash that killed Joseph B Wishart when Perrine’s car struck an auto truck. He was sentenced to eighteen months in Mercer county workhouse amid allegations he had been drinking.
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Son B Perrine
Hightstown
N. J
Mercer County
Perrine
Joseph B. Wishart
Official Photographers for Knights of Pythias Encampment
The Rarick studies of this city have been appointed official photographers for the Knights of Pythias encampment starting next Monday. A photographer will be stationed at Camp Lewis throughout the encampment and Text studios will operate continuously. Mr. Rarick will also make a moving picture of the event to be shown at the Odeon theater the week after the encampment.
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Rarick
Knights of Pythias
Camp Lewis
Odeon
Two Methodist Conference Gatherings Planned In Vaurlmont
Two state gatherings of the Methodist Protestant church will be held in Vaurmont over the next two weeks. The West Virginia conference opens August 28 with about 200 delegates at the First Methodist Protestant Church and Rev. Holt of Parkersburg presiding. The Pittsburgh conference, including Pennsylvania and West Virginia churches, meets September 8 with about 150 delegates and Dr. J Sala Leland of Pittsburgh presiding. lodging and breakfast are provided by church members. One marriage license issued for Hammer Vallim and Gofia Garcia.
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Vaurmont
Methodist Protestant Church
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Holt
Parkersburg
Pittsburg
This City
J. Sala Leland
Hartyard
My 7th Wife Best of All Goodwin Says
Nat Goodwin the comedian declares his seventh marriage the most successful yet and praises recent wife Mrs Goodwin for saving his life twice. He says he would keep her if she does not object and jokes about old wives.
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Goodwin
Nat Goodwin
Marjorie Moreland
Glynn Seeks Thaw Stop Requisition for Thaw
Acting Governor Glynn asked Vermont Governor Fletcher to have Harry K. Thaw seized and held for requisition before possible deportation to New York by Canadian authorities.
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Albany
Glynn
Fletcher
Vermont
Harry SK. Thaw
McCall to Accept Tammany Offer for New York Mayor
In New York City on August 2, El McCall, chief of the state public service commission, said he would accept Tammany Hall’s offer. Charles F. Murphy, leader of Tammany, asked if McCall would head the party’s municipal ticket, with Metall seeking a brief time to decide after a conference with leaders.
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Say
Oween
New York
el McCall
State Publc Service Commission
Tammany Hall
New York City
Charles F. Murthy
McCall
Ifhy
Tammany
Metall
Excursions to Big Fair From Baltimore and Ohio Lines
Special excursions will operate across B and O rails into Clarksburg for the Central West Virginia Fair on September 1 2 3 and 4 at the new fair grounds. Extra trains coaches and trolley cars will handle large crowds with direct routes from Fairmont and east city service improved by new trackage and switches.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Clarksburg
Tw Central
West Virginia
The
Fair Association
Monongahela Valley Traction Company
Fair Grounds
Fairmont
Cara Men
Goff
Traction Company
Sulzer vows no private life shame over story
Governor Sulzer told Hebrew sympathizers at the executive chambers that when his story is told there will be nothing in his private life or public career of which he will be ashamed.
Man Drowned While Fleeing Fire at Newark Seed Store
Conrad Churchill, an elderly man, fell into a gutter while fleeing a blaze at Farmore Seed Company's store in Newark New Jersey. Water escaping the fire filled the gutter and drowned him.
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Mraciages
Central West Virginia Fair Opens Labor Day in Clarksburg
The Central West Virginia Fair begins on Labor Day in Clarksburg and runs for four days from September 3 to 4.
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West Virginia
Clarksburg
Campaign crosscurrents in three congressional contests
Washington reports three competitive districts Maine Third West Virginia First and Maryland agitate as Democrats rally and Republicans lean on progressive leaders. Bryan vows to campaign, signaling a national verdict tone. Prominent figures like Borah La Follette Britton and Murdoch are expected to press reforms within their blocs.
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Charles Brooks Smith
Washington, D. C
Maine
Tete Morest Goodwin
Maryland Dstrict
West Virginia
Maryland
Bryan
Democrat Party
Wilon
Hrgan
Specker Clark
Clark
Wilson
Bryai
West
Virginia
Senate
Crimina
Town
Borah
Idaho
Briton and
la Follette
Victor Murdoch
Progressive Party
Washington
Two Lovers Die in Indiana Poison Pact
Indianapolis August 22 Roy Gross 22 and an unidentified woman died after a suicide pact at Earl Pritchard’s home. Gross was dead on discovery while the woman died hours later at city hospital. The couple had prepared poison and embraced before taking it. The woman was later identified as Mrs. Hazel Steward wife of James Steward.
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Ray Amecciien
Eee
Indianapolis
Roy Gross
Gross
Earl Pritchard
Gregs
Mr. Pritchard
Hazel Steward
James Steward
Diplomat Cables Bryan on Currency Legislation Objections
Secretary of State Bryan's telegram to the British ambassador notes Canadian authorities have not received guidance on currency legislation. Extradition matters are seen as for the diplomatic department, with no formal reply prepared yet. The exchange follows a proposal discussed in New York addressing currency and related amendments.
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Glass-Owen
Congress
Bryan
Sip
Arthur Spring
Rtco
Harry
K. Thaw
United
Parnsworth
States
Canada
Tfl
Ottawa
Burm
York
Hai
Death Struggle in Kansas Meat Market Ends in Fatality
In a Kansas meat market a confrontation between two workers, Frank Mooney and Mark Hamilton, escalated into a fatal struggle. Mooney was found dead on the floor with a butcher knife embedded in his chest as shoppers fled.
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Kansas
Frank Mooney
Mark Hamilton
Mooney
Bail Granted to Joseph Bill in Aguors Sale Case
Joseph Bill, arrest Thursday in Glen Falls on a charge of selling Aguors without a state license, posted bond and was released Friday morning. The case will be heard by Justice TG Niewarner on Monday.
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Joseph Bill
Glen Falls
TG Niewarner
Sturm Recovers from Typhoid Threat
John J. Sturm of Shinneton, county court member, was threatened with typhoid at his home but has recovered and visited the city Friday.
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John J. Sturm
Shinneton
Girl dies in answer to her prayers in Yonkers
Ruth Hamilton died after praying to join her boyfriend Charles Lover who shot himself after mortally wounding her. The couple, sweethearts for months, had agreed to die together as she lingered through the night.
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Yonkers
Ruth Hamilton
Charles Lover
Progressive Republicans seek rapid reorganization plan
The conciliation committee chosen at the Chicago conference will press Chairman Hilles of the Republican national committee to convene a general reorganization convention. Senators Cummins and allies push for immediate action, aiming to set up a meeting within sixty days of Congress adjournment.
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Cnr
Washington, D. C
Chicago
Hilles
Republican National Committee
National Committee
Congress
Cummins
Chainman Hills
Knights Templars Attend Cornerstone Ceremony
Blue lodge members will attend a school house cornerstone living ceremony at Shinnston tomorrow afternoon. The group plans to leave the depot on streetcar number 7220 in the afternoon.
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Knights Templars
Blue Lodge
Shinnston
Mystery Bomb case links cambric clue to city hall blast
In New York a bright colored cambric clue ties to dynamite sticks found under Mayor Gaynor's window. The fuse was lit and burned out before detonator. Detectives remain unsure if the device targeted the mayor or a general protest against city government.
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New York
Gaynor
Lcense Bureau
Peace congress hears call to free canal and statue adornment
In The Hague Aug 23 Mrs May Wright Sewell of Indianapolis urged two million Americans to oppose fortifying the Panama Canal. She said the canal should be free to the world and adorned with statues of peace at its entrances. Dr William F Stocum of Colorado Springs supported a resolution inviting the United States government to fortify the canal.
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Peeim
Hague
America
Panama Canal
May Wright Sewell
Indianapolis
William F. Stocum
Colorado
Springs
Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement
Peter
Fall at Halberstadt Claims Army Aviator
Lieutenant Lahmist of the army aviation corps died in a crash near Halberstadt while completing a descent from Goslar. An equipment failure or misstep caused a wing to collapse and the aircraft to plunge to the ground.
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Dauberstadt
Prva Gecong
Lahmist
Army Aviation Corps
Notley
Goslar
Halberstadt
Free Wool Fight Echoes Tariff Clash in Senate Oped
The piece argues against the tariff bill as harmful to consumers and high prices for mutton. It cites President Wilson and Democratic promises, noting Senator Sutherland and Secretary McAdoo revising duties to favor American warehouses and merchants.
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Hue
Senate
Senvitor Warrest
Cnalaight Agalait
Democratic Party
Sutherland
Mo— Adoo
Ghporters
Beyong Merchinfiieg
Autumn Retistolment at Central West Virginia Park Grounds
A three day event will be held at Central West Virginia Park Grounds featuring tents and a pavilion. Families can find dining on site with park like grounds for day activities and shuttle service between areas.
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Eerie
West Virginia
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