Steamship Swept by Fire Off Pier with Loss of Life
The Sisamship, the largest vessel afloat, burst into flames at its New York pier with 1,134 steerage passengers aboard. Second Officer Godrick died after entering the hold to fight the blaze. another crew member perished. Firefighters battled the blaze as the ship listed, and survivors were moved to Ellis Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iwraweodi Aras Ramaes
New York
Luoperator
Hobo
Godrick
Payy
Cobrick
Steerse
Rid
Ellis Island
Pythian Grand Lodge Session Opens in Wheeling
The West Virginia Pythians meet for the 44th annual convention with 297 voting members and 150 past chancellors present. Committees are named. a parade is planned, and the evening features the Dramatic Order of Knights of Khorassan activities.
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Grand Lodge of Pythians of
West Virginia
Ollock
Supreme Lodge
Pythian Sisters
Dora Trimmett
W. Prank Stout
Grace O. Montgomery
John George
Charles Fearbaugh
Grand Lodge
J. F. Cherbwith
Benjamin Stout
W. B. Cutright
J. Howard Anderson
George R. Butts
D. Gaskey
Csey Haines
W. E. Eubanks
Supreme
Coure Dé Leon Company
Wheeling
A. Karl ‘Haberfield
Baltimore Lodge
Charles Wagner
Cyril
A. Peak
Black Prince
Frank B. Lisby
Edward, Salade
Ohio Valley Lodge
Earle Spargo
Milesige
The
I Knights of Khorassan
Charleston
Burton
Grand Temple of Pythian Sisters
Pythian Hall
Grand Temple
Lavina Haberfield
Anne Orr
Monongah
Thresa Nizer
Piedmont
Clarksburg
Bettie L. Calvert
Huntington
Wetty Calvert
Largest Harrison County Teachers Institute enrollment at court house
The Harrison County Teachers Institute reports 288 attendees, the highest total yet. Dr Barbe outlines programs to link schools with communities, including Local History Night and Library Day, plus a planned closing day with reports and certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
Teachers’ Institute
Court House
Morrison
Barbe
Thaw's Lawyer Flees to Quebec Amid Deportation Clash
Louis St Laurent, hired to defend Roger Thaw, departed for Quebec to counter New York officials seeking deportation. Jerome and Deputy AG Kennedy traveled to Quebec to urge Premier Gouin to refuse interference. St Laurent, Thaw's Liberal attorney, carried messages from prominent politicians urging Gouin to stay out of the case. Thaw spent the day writing letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agmodatad Nreme
Shprebroghe
Quebec
Louis St. Laurent
Thaw
Roger
William T. Jerome
Kennedy
New York
Gouin
St.Laurent
St. Laurent
Corn roasted as power line shorts in Grand Rapids outage
A 72 000 volt transmission line near Mill Creek shorted after an iron wire was thrown across it by strikers, plunging Grand Rapids into darkness and halting streetcar traffic. The wire burned in two and a number of trees were endangered. officials suspect the act was deliberate with a similar attempt reported at work sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Grand Rapids and Muskegon Power Company
Mill Creek
Road gang member guilty of breaking into son's home
William Blackwell is identified as one member of a road gang after being found guilty in Justice J. W. Carter's court for entering the home of his son Howard Blackwell and stealing household articles. He was arrested several days ago by Constable Le Ford on a warrant sworn by his son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illiam [Blackwell
J. W Carter
Howard Blackwell
Blackwell
le Ford
Troops Move From Monterey To Calaxico Border
At army headquarters it was announced that a troop of cavalry would leave the Presidio at Monterey today for Calexico on the Mexican border where the activity of the Confederates threatened the water supply of the Imperial valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Calif
Army Headquarters
Presidio
Monterey
Calaxico
Mexican
Imperial Valley
Democrats Kill Insurgent Drive Over Income Tax Bill
Aug 28 report says liberal Democratic senators backed a tariff revision to raise the income tax. Leaders agreed to a bill boosting rates on fortunes, with 5 to 10 percent for incomes over 100000 and 500000, while current rates above 20 000 to 100 000 rise too. Senator Vandamann left the party, voting for La Follette’s amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciarenem
Wasniso? Ton
Vardamann
LaFailette
Itherates
Reeds Thomps
Ant Sania
Wilson Withdraws Bid for Ambassador Exchange
United States withdraws the request for an exchange of ambassadors with Mexico. President Wilson expects the Mexican constitutional mechanism to prevent re election of a provisional president while seeking firmer assurances on Mexico City’s stance. John Lidd is to return to Mexico City if advised, and consulars urge Americans to leave Mexico as Major General Wood prepares for neutrality aligned actions.
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Washington
Bizerte
Amar Sadors
Ahich
Dork
Huerta
Senor Gamboa
United States
John Lidd
Wilson
Mexico City
Verso
Bryan
Yacon
Senate Foreign Relations
Mexico
Thas
Vera Cruz
Congress
Wood
Army
Washinton
Leading teams set pace at Camp Perry national match
At Camp Perry on August 28 the surprise fire concluded the first stage of the national match. United States infantry led, United States cavalry second, West Virginia third, United States marines fourth, Washington and Town tied for fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
United States Infantry
United States Cavalry
West Virginia
United States Miniities
Washington and
Town Tod
Starving Woman Found in Starvation Condition in Boston
A Philadelphia woman believed to be Miss Mildred Whiting was hospitalized in Boston after being found in a starving state. Report says she had consumed only two quarts of milk since August 16 while her mental state was being assessed.
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Boston
Masa
Sue
Mildred Whiting
Philadelphia
Hearne Declares Congressional Candidacy in District 2
J G Hearne of Wheeling announces candidacy for Congress in this district. He appears tonight to discuss his views and meet supporters. John W Davis attended the event in Hearne’s interest and engaged with attendees including local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Hearne
Wheeling
John W. Davis
Italian Dungeon Murder Claim Shrouds 1910 Case
A tangled 1910 murder case links Count Kamarowsky’s killer to a woman life imprisoned in a dungeon. After years of solitary confinement in Europe, she reportedly hanged aboard the St Petersburg Kiev express as investigators probe whether it was suicide or murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ec Carter Janitess
Seth Tarpawska
Pepreaee
Count Kamarowsky
St Petersburg
Kiev
Real Estate Deal Ties Parkersburg to Leggett Return
Col. Clarence W. Leggett arrived back from Parkersburg where he sold Mrs. Leggett's property for 20002 dollars. Albert Snedecker of Wellsturg is a frequent visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence W. Leggett
Parkersburg
Albert Snedecker
Wellsturg
Governors Conference Advances Agenda For 1914 Meeting
Colorado Springs August 28 1914 governors conference met a day ahead of schedule with Manson Wisconsin chosen as meeting site. Permanent officers elected and talks covered state issues nomination expenses and distrust of legislatures led by speakers O Nea l Alabama Hunt Arizona and Hodges Kansas.
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Amsieeciaree
Colorado Springs
Colo
Manson
Wis
Governors’ Conference
Gove, O'Neal
Alabama
Hunt
Arizona
Hodges
Kansas
Woodsmen of the World Initiation Event Reported
Cecil Sterley was initiated by Camp No. 5 of the Woodsmen of the World last night in a local ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Sterley
Woodsmen of the World
Labor Day Observance Planned in Fairmont Park
The Fairmont Federation of Labor announces a large Labor Day event at Loop Park Fairmont with expected attendance from multiple areas. Mrs Clarence W Leggett plans to bring her daughter Firences to Parkers bike shop then place her in the Del Sales High school for the year. Mr and Mrs J Carl Vance have returned from Mt Lake Park for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont Federation of Labor
Loop Park
Fairmont
Clarence W Leggett
Firences
Death reported of Mrs August Weller in Germany
Word came today of the death of Mrs. August Weller at Deaton Württemberg Germany. She died twenty four hours after reaching her former home. The article notes the incident occurred while she was in Germany and details are limited.
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Morgantown
August Weller
Deaton
Wurtemburg
Germany
Post Office Orders Precanceled Stamps For Public Sale
Postmaster General Burleson signs a rule enabling precancelled postage stamps to be sold to the public starting September 16. The stamps carry preprinted cancellation of the post office and will be valid for second, third, fourth class mail, newspapers magazines, books and parcel post items. Only offices stamping them will recognize the stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newccures Enema
Washington
Burleson
Rioting at the mill as arrests follow clashes
In a riot at a nameless mill, police seize John Lid assistant superintendent and Bradley captain among 26 detained after two thousand marchers confronted guards. Gunfire from guards wounded several, and Arthur Dole and Jack Iives were arrested before noon while Lloyd was rescued.
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Steubervile
Mie Aerndt
Lak Niemees
Pope Tin Mill
George TV
Sie Leith
John
Lid
Bene i
Lloyd Mtentmer
Manaxer
Bradley
Meh
Sii
Init
Wy M. Weir
Anttack
Arthur Dole
Jack Iives
Lloyd
Tolay
Awetva
Viastehight
Wrecked Home as Phillips Returns and Causes Damage
Phillips, who earlier sparked a jealousy sensational by injuring his wife and fleeing to Ohio, returned to his home last night. He damaged furniture, cut clothing, and left for Oklahoma, prompting authorities to renew the search after learning he had gone to Cincinnati. Mrs. Phillips says divorce will be filed. the family is prominent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Ofairs Phillips
Amin
Ohio
Philiips
Oklahoma
Cincinnati
Phillips
Amily Ih
Death of ten month old Winemiller in Haymond Heights
Anne Winemiller aged ten months daughter of Mr and Mrs D H Winemiller of Haymond Heights died Thursday after a short illness. Funeral services will be at the home Friday at 3 PM with burial in Elkview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne. Winemiller
D. H. Winemiler
Haymond Heights
Elkview Cemetery
Earthquake Rumor Shakes Saint Alloa Yet Causes No Damage
A minor earthquake near Saint Alloa, Firth of Forth, August 28 caused slight tremors. Inhabitants anticipated possible disruption but reports confirm no material damage. Authorities note no casualties or significant effects from the disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alloa
Birtie
Forth
Beotland
Wilson's Hopeful Move Quietly Sought
Report states Wilson plans a summer home venture and may depart Washington with Mrs. Wilson and Master Wilson shortly. The note hints at possible travels to California as part of the family's summer plans.
Sig. Sautele circus to appear with acts on September 30
Advance agents and men arrive today to arm for the Sig. Sautele circus. The program includes a menagerie hippodrome and several features. Further details to follow.
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Sig
Sautele Circus
Tor
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