Democratic Caucus Labeled Political Machine Fires Debate
A bitter Democratic caucus denounced as a political machine sparks a Senate clash over an income tax amendment. Senator Hitchcock accuses a caucus within a caucus of stifling debate and presses for a broader tax plan while contrasts rise between party ranks.
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Ay Amociavien Ewan
Washington, BD
Aus
Connecmtic Party
Tpoltiouh
Hitchcock
Merceret
Delallé
Hitchevel
Chamber
Senate
Debete
Imo Inane Committee
Senatore
Mitcheark
State Pythian Sisters Elect in West Virginia
In Sherbrooke Quebec the State Pythian Sisters conclude their ninth annual convention. West Virginia officers are elected including grand chief Bettie Calvert Huntington and grand manager Buma McKinch Parkersburg. Resolutions praise Clarksburg press and Fern Leaf Temple for hospitality.
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Pythian Sisters of
West Virginia
iBettie L. Calvert
Huntington
Blanche “Willison
Mannington
Grand Sr
Bilzabth
Hart—McMechen
Mary George
Morgantown
Buma McKin
iParkershore
Grand M
Dore Trimmer
Eila Pilerbeugh
Charleston
Belle Davey
Wheeling
Sadie Guinn
Clarksburg
Anna Orr
Monongah
Sallie Lowry
Martinsburg
Bettie Calvert
Grand Chill
Lavina~ Haberfield
Thresa Rizer
Piermont
Sallie Lowery
Martinabvarg
Helen Moore
Parkersburg
Grand Lodge
John P. Arbenz
Peters
Haberfield
Calvert
Supreme Law
Elks
Grand Temple
Grand Domain
Fern Leaf Temple
Grand Lodge elects officers at West Virginia Pythians meeting
The Grand Lodge of the Pythians of West Virginia elects officers as Friday morning session rewrites reports. Fairmont selected as next annual meeting site. The Pythian Home Boat authorized to buy land and erect a state home with Grand Council approval. State home fund reaches 55000 dollars. Knights of Pythias band to close week with a concert at the courthouse at 7 20 p m. Friday contributions totaling several thousand dollars, ranging from 325 to 200, to the state home fund.
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Grand Lodge of Pythians
West Virginia
Grand Lodge
Fairmont
Pythian
Grand Council
Knights of Pythias
Steamer Burgemeister Hackman Fire Near New York
The steamer Burgemeister Hackman burned off New York harbor tonight causing extensive damage. Reportedly 500,000 tons of cargo were on board and the vessel is partially submerged. Rescue efforts are underway as crews battle the blaze and assess the loss.
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New York
Burgemeister Hackman
Postmaster General Burleson appoints 5740 postmasters in 17 days
In 17 days since taking office Burleson appointed 5740 postmasters averaging 32 daily. Of these 2208 were presidential postmasters earning over 1000 dollars yearly, while 3562 were fourth class named via civil service tests or inspector investigations. First Assistant Roper told Burleson the work was up to date with all cases settled.
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Tuy Associated
Washington
Burleson
Post Office
Roper
Lind alters plan to leave for Mexico City
Washington August 29 Administration officials were puzzled by reports that John Lind would stay in Vera Cruz for several days instead of returning to Mexico City. Officials expected him to resume negotiations with the Huerta government, with Secretary Bryen and President Wilson holding an early conference as they awaited further dispatches.
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Washington
John Lind
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Mexico ‘City
Huerta
Bryen
Wilson
Cornish
N. H
Jailed for Hearing William Hale to a prisoner in county jail
William Hale awaits a hearing before Justice Jackson after sharing details of an assault on A. BE Norman at the corner of Pike and Pourrh streets Thursday night. William Post, a police officer, was arrested and the case turned over to Justice Carter this morning. a warrant was issued for his arrest and he will be arraigned early next week. Edward R. Trowington was a stalwart visitor from Smlom last evening.
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Amy
Sherbrooke
Quebec
Roger Thompson
New York
Harry Thaw
Matteawan
Mobile
Sherbrook
Mulvane
Trat
Thaw
Dominion
Campbell
Immigration Department
Thompson
William T. Jerome
Couner
Duchess County
Kennedy
King’s Bench
Stamford White
William Hale
Jali
Tustice Jackson
Carter
A. BE
Norman
Pike and
Pourrh
Wiliam Post
Pulice
Hate
Pisgah Methodist Church Centennial Observed in Morgan County
The Pisgah Methodist Episcopal Church Centennial will be celebrated Sunday in Moriga Stow with a daylong program. Speakers include Dr. O Dale King district superintendent Judge Joan W Mason of Fairmont former Governor William H Glasscock Morgantown and Dr Charles Kelley Jenness Morganstown pastor.
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Moriga Stow. Au
Piszah Methodist Episcopal Church
Pisgah
O. Dale King
Joan W. Mason
Fairmont
William H. Glasscock
Morgantown
Charles Kelley Jenness
Morganstown Methodist Episcopal Church
Seven Men Sent from Local Station to Columbus Army
Seven soldiers have been sent this week from the local recruiting station to Columbus Ohio for federal service. Clesd Nutter of the city will join coast artillery. Toaster L Grikon of Rochester and Imac Myers with Frank Donaldson of Fairmont head to infantry. Tyree C Cross of Arlington goes to coast artillery, while Frank Asidoraon and Joseph H Reaves of Albion enlist in cavalry.
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Columbos
Federal Army
Clesd
Nutter
Coast Artillery
Toaster L Grikon
Rochester
Imac Myers
Frahk Donaldson
Fairmont
Jil
Tyree C. Cross
Arington
Coast Abillery
Frank As—idoraon
Joseph H. Reaves
Alnment
Cavalry
Camp Virgil 4 Lewis Uniform Rank Pythians Parade Honors
The annual encampment of the Uniform Rank of Pythians of West Virginia at Camp Virgil 4 Lewis featured General Charles A. Barlow presiding. Piedmont and Shinnston won multiple prizes for drill and appearance, with many individuals receiving awards including best drilled, tallest man, leanest man, and popular knight selections.
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Virgil
Lewis
West Virginia
Charles A. Barlow
Spencer
Cuthbert A. Osborn
Fred Lb
Shinn
Glenn Williams
Piedmont
Amos
Shlonston
Bellwood
Cally Lewis
W E. Starchet
Co. Hanes
Amies
iGole
Knight Cheshire
Lloyd Williams
George Haught
Y. @. Snodgrass
Stamer
William Miller
McMechen
B. C. Franklin
Fred Reeby
Teutenant
W. L. Hall
Milton
Will H. Seibert
Wedding Postponed by Police Action
Aug 29 Savannah real estate dealer Robert G Norton and Miss Bima Robinson of Brooklyn saw their wedding postponed after Norton was arrested at Miss Robinsons home on a telegraphic forgery charge. Detectives escorted him from the doorstep without allowing contact with his fiancé. the ceremony had been scheduled for today.
Amicable Adjustment Reached Between B&O Rail and Machinists
Announcement from Washington re ports a settlement through the Department of Labor of long standing differences between the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and its machinists across the system in Philadelphia Chicago and St Louis. The agreement covers working conditions and raises the minimum wage by one cent an hour while establishing a nine hour work day.
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Autociaten
Reese
Washington, D. Go
Department of Labor
Baltimore and Ohio
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Bryan to Lecture Across Doylestown and Kennet Square
Secretary Bryan departed Washington for a lecture circuit including Doylestown and Kennet Square, Pa, with plans to visit Oxford, Pa, and Red Air, Mid., delivering talks this afternoon and evening before returning tomorrow morning. The itinerary mixes stops in Pennsylvania with northern states as part of a broader speaking tour.
Local Church Sermon Invite Next Sunday Morning
The church announces W. Sinks will preach at the Center Presbyterian Church next Sunday morning August 21 at 9 o clock. All are cordially invited to attend.
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W. Sinks
Presbyterias
County Institute closes after five day session
The Harrison County Teachers Institute held in the courthouse concluded at 2:30 pm after five days of sessions. Highlights included resolutions on school law, teacher qualifications, medical inspections, five day weeks, and aims to improve school facilities and salaries. The program honored deceased educators and featured talks on reading, library use, and book binding.
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Court House
O’shea
Hughes Dickens
Warren
Maud Bessel Findley
A. J. Findley
Maud Bussell
Clarksburg
Barbe
Congdon
Ty Ae
Monmig School
Boande
West Virginia
America
Boards of Education
George Ww. Swicer
Clyde McIntyre
Maybelle Taylor
Georgis Benedum Jeenan Min Parais Hagans
Harrison County
Death of Mrs Maude Bussell Findley at age 43
Mrs Maude Bussell Findley wife of A Judson Findley prosecuting attorney died in a local hospital at 3 o clock Friday morning from uremic poisoning. She leaves her husband her mother Mrs Daniel Bassell of Lost Creek three sisters Mrs Carl Pickens Mrs Claude Gawthrop and Mrs John D Grumbine and a brother Guy D Bassett. Funeral likely Sunday afternoon at the home 119 Denham Street.
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Maude Bussell Findley
A. Judson Findley
Lojcals
Daniel Bassell
Lost Creek
Carl Pickens
Claude Gawthrop
John D. Grumbine
Guy D. Bassett
Denham Street
Aged Spanish consul in New York tragedy
Aged diplomat Hipolito Uriarte and his wife survived a fire scare when Uriarte lit a cigar and blocked their exit. Uriarte was found dead across a window sill while his wife, misled by a mistaken window to an air shaft, fell four stories but survived with injuries. The incident occurred in New York on August 29.
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Amsocurio
New York
Curios
Hipolito Uriarte
Fe da Fre
Arisrte
Dawson wins 802 mile Chicago Auto trophy race at Elgin
Joe Dawson driving the Deltal car led the 802 mile Chicago Automobile Club trophy race at Elgin as a field of seven pursued. The rough course and two straightened curves tested speeds as enthusiasts anticipated a possible record near 68 miles per hour on the eight mile plus course.
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Dey Amor Pea Elgin
Joe Dawson
Deltal
Intervate
Mercer de Palma
Mason
Rickenbacker Mercer Wishart Mason Chandler Nyberg
Endicott Mason
Mulford Mercer Luttrell
American Can Company Adds New Low Price Adding Machine
Auditing machines column notes the American Can Company of Chicago announces a new adding machine. Experts say the machine is designed to be affordable and fully guaranteed, with claims it matches more expensive $150 models in function. Demand is reported strong in other cities and expected in Clarketurg for a reliable, low price adder.
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American’ Can Company
Chicago
tAmerican Cane Company
Orders issued change national encampment HQ to Chattanooga
Bridgeport Conn August 29 Commander in Chief Alfred Beers issued orders that national headquarters move to Chattanooga Tenn September 13. The Chattanooga encampment parade will be at 10 o clock September 17. The first business session opens at 10 o'clock September 18. The officer of the day will be Col. W. Baker of Chattanooga.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Alfred
Beers
Grant Army
Tha Republic
Chattanooga
Tenn
Cc. W. Baker
Troops Moving in Washington D. C. Aug 29 Situation Update
There was no visitation today of additional troop movements. Brigadier General Biles commands the Southern department with most troops along the Mexican border and has authority to move units without Washington instructions. He can call up other departments for more troops if the situation warrants.
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Washington, D. G
Biles
Southern Départment
Washington
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Elgin
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Southern Command
Bliss
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