Veterans Are Coming Home From Gettysburg Reunion
Thousands of World War I veterans begin marching home after large reunions at Gettysburg. General Liggett praises the Medical Department head and staff for care. The army tents may stay through next week as veterans are discharged. deaths total nine, with memorials planned at the field.
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Army
H. H. Hodges
Gettysburg
Brown City
Ithemory
Liggett
J.e.normoyle
Insane Man Captured After Terrorizing Grays Flats
Joseph Kurch escaped from Woodsfield asylum and looted houses at Gray's Flats. Sheriff Ben Wilson arrested him at night after days of fear and near starvation. He will be sent back to Pennsylvania.
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Fairmont
Gray's Flats
Joseph Kurch
Ben Wilson
Woodsfield Insane Asylum
Grays Flats
Pennsylvania
Batting Kopin Knocks Out Kid Gleason in Three Rounds
Titusville boxer Batling Kopin defeated Kid Gleason of Philadelphia in the third round at Union Park last night. The early rounds showed Kopin in command, delivering a clean knockout, with knockouts also in the two preliminaries. A large crowd attended and left satisfied with the evening’s entertainment.
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Kid Gleason
Batling Kopin
Titusville
Philadelphia
Union Park
Kopin
Homeward Return for Crummit Family From Washington
Mrs H A Crummit and children Jean and Harry return to Union Heights bungalow after four months in Washington. They express relief at returning home and find the bungalow in as good a condition as anything seen in the capital. Friends welcome them back.
Court sentences drunkenness offenders on both sessions
Thirty four men faced police court for drunkenness fighting and disorderly conduct. Seven paid fines, seven were acquitted of fighting and discharged while the rest were sent to work three days on the crematory road for nonpayment. Friday session saw fourteen convicted of drunkenness and disorderly conduct with Five jailed five days for Boon. City clerk Pinly presided as acting mayor during Mayor Cale's absence.
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Fur
Rees
Frei Boon
Spoils System Proposal Aims to Strip Political Favours
Washington July 5 A bill to create a three member commission to advise on appointments is introduced. It would remove presidential lobbying power by Congress members and party leaders. Each president would appoint a commission at term start and pay each member six thousand dollars annually.
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Washington
Roger
Congress
Veterans Return From Gettysburg Celebration
Most Harrison county Civil War veterans who attended the Gettysburg battlefield celebration have returned home. Among those back are W. M. Mortis, B. A. McNemar, Jacob M. Swarts, Sau Day, Lloyd Washburn, David Shall, David Morgan, Rufus Lewis, Abraham Hinkle and Enoch Gaston.
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Harrison County
Gettysburg
W- M. Mortis
B. A. McNemar
Jacob M. Swarts
Sau Day
Lloyd Washburn
David S Lall
David Morgan
Rufus Lewis
Abraham Hinkle
Enoch Gaston
Porter A Smith Acquitted in Elk Creek Dusting Case
Porter A Smith, owner of a saw mill, was acquitted by a jury in Justice T G Nicewarner's court of unlawfully dumping saw dust into Elk creek. The charge was brought by Robert Noon, deputy game warden. The verdict was returned Thursday evening.
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Porter A. Smith
T. G. Nicewarner
Elk Creek
Robert Noon
Drunk and Disorderly Man Fined in Local Court
A Dosk paid a $1 fine and court costs after being charged with drunken and disorderly behavior at the local railroad station. Captain J A Campbell of the Baltimore and Ohio detective force arrested and prosecuted him in Migis trate T G Nicewarner's court.
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A. Dosk
Migistrate
T. G. Nicewarner
J. A. Campbell
Baltimore and Ohio Detective Force
Child Buried Mary Oliverio Died Friday Night
Funeral services were held at the Oliverio home for Mary Oliverio nine months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Oliverio of 422 North Fourth Street who died Friday at 6 pm. Burial followed at Holy Cross Cemetery.
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Mary Oliverio
Frank Olverio
North Fofrth Street
Holy Cross Cemetery
Osgood and Stout Wed at First Methodist Parsonage
George Osgood and Miss Mary Stout were married at the First Methodist Episcopal church parsonage at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon by Rev. G D Smith. The couple will begin housekeeping here at once.
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George Osgood
Mary Stout
First Methodist Episcopal Church Parsonage
G.D. Smith
Gildod
Rainy Saturday After Hot Forenoon
A light rain fell Saturday forenoon while temperatures remained high. The brief shower brought a cooling moment but did not significantly alter the hot conditions reported in the area.
Apples Lead in U S Fruit Exports Across Decades
The article notes United States fruit exports, led by apples, rising from about eighteen million dollars in 1903 to around thirty seven million in 1919. It highlights Europe as the main market, with England and Germany as major buyers, and details prunes, raisins, and oranges among exported items while bananas and lemons are imported.
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Valie Troltand
Ots Paskis
United States
Satan
Porto Rico
Europe
North ‘America
Tropics
England
Scotland
Canada
Germany
Netherlands
Belgium
France
Barricaded burglar mortally wounded after post office siege
In Kirkwood Georgia a barricaded burglar named J. W. Johnson, who had blown open a safe, fought a posse of constables and citizens at the local post office. Explosion noise drew responders and Johnson was mortally wounded as he attempted to complete his raid. He claimed to have come from Philadelphia.
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Ger AmmeciarEn
Atlanta
Kirkwood
J. W. Johnson
Johnson
Philadelphia
Celebration at Gettysburg Aids Tour with Guides and Battle Highlights
A reader's diary describes the Gettysburg commemoration with guides charging one dollar each to escort visitors along the battlefield. Monuments mark key positions such as Culps Hill and Little Round Top. The piece notes intense storytelling of Pickett's Charge, the Bloody Angle, and Devil's Den, plus a pyrotechnic display and rough weather including a recent storm.
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Getter
Surcoghfort
Jake
Cemetery Ridge
Little Round Top
Anglia
Pickett
Devil's den
Women Vote in Illinois Towns Under New Suffrage Law
Three Illinois towns accorded women their first voting chance under the new suffrage law. Riverville faces a $10,000 bond issue likely to pass as women favor it. In North Chicago about 200 women cast ballots on a school bond. In Vamac ase women were asked to vote on completing the village corporation.
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Chicago
Rivertyville
Faris Elected President by Board
The board elected Mr. Faris president at its Saturday meeting with all members present. After the initial session the board adjourned until Monday to review and correct the county property assessment.
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Farie
D. Bassel
H Fieming
Faris
Troops capture town of Lahana near Salonika
Troops today captured the small town of Lahana on the railroad from Salonika to Serras in Greece. The stronghold is described as the most important position in the vicinity and the key to Serras twenty miles northeast. Both sides report considerable losses.
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Imy
Pmere
Salonika
Greece
Lahana
Serras
Temple Burned in Welsh Sea Town Incendiary Suspected
In Twilhell Wales a Methodist temple recently built at cost 40,053 dollars was destroyed by fire today. An attempted arson on the Baptist church in the same town followed. Militants were blamed but no evidence tied them to the act. An explosion scare also hit Bolton as a parcel with explosives was found in a Newton town hall letter box.
Three Men Fined For Drunkenness At Railroad Station
John Hogin Frank McDaniels and Steven Schopper were fined one dollar and costs each Saturday morning by Justice T 16 A Nice warner for drunken behavior at the local railroad station Captain J A Campbell of the railroad detective force arrested them They paid the required sums and were released.
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John Hogin
Frank McDaniels
Steven Schopper
Justice T
Nice Warner
Homg
J. A. Campbell
Railroad Detective Force
Chautauqua at Clarksburg Opens With Readings and Music
The Clarksburg Chautauqua began at Central School with a concert readings and a lecture. Tonight the music starts at 7 31 and the lecture at 8 15 with introductions announcements impersonations and other features to close Saturday afternoon.
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Clarksburg Chautauqua
Central School School
Fighting intensifies near Veles between Bulgarian and Servian forces
Reports from Sofia cite ongoing clashes since yesterday around Veles as Bulgarian and Servian armies engage. The Sofia correspondent for Nove Freie Presse notes the conflict has escalated, with uncertain casualty details and lines possibly shifting as forces collide in the region.
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Ated
Teres Veenna
Veles
Sofia
Nove Freie
Presse
Paraguay Flag Cut From Staff At Consulate Residence
SAN FRANCISCO July The national ensign of Paraguay was removed from a staff at the residence of Consul General Calderon while he was away Two men demanded no foreign flags be displayed on the Fourth of July Later some oper moved it Mr and Mrs Elbert Howard welcomed a girl baby Friday morning The newborn weighs seven pounds and the parents are reportedly elated
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San Francisco
Paraguay
Calderon
Ope
Mrs. Elbert Howard
Stork
Ant Pate
Tariff bill expectation and caucus control
Ler ARSOERATHR says the tariff bill may be paused by the Senate and signed by the president before September 1. Simmons of the finance committee notes caucus control in most actions, except minor matters, and expects conference to enact the bill into law.
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Ler Arsoerathr Peres Waseingson
D. C
Schatrimgn Simmons
Finance Committee
Senate
Tunnel proposal to bore under the Sagisa Channel gains support
A long resisted tunnel under the Sagisa Channel linking England and France gains serious consideration as air travel and improved food relations erode isolation. Supporters include cross channel travelers and airways interests who expect reduced costs and increased passenger traffic if the sea crossing is replaced by a tunnel.
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Sagisa
England
France
Pingland
Sem
Opposition to rule binding Democrats delays Senate caucus
Washington July 5 Opposition to binding all Democrats to support the tariff pill without change forced an adjournment of the Senate caucus until Monday. Only 31 of 51 Democrats were present and several senators objected to binding when attendance was light. An effort will seek full attendance at 4 o'clock Monday. The wool schedule implementation date remains unsettled with many Democrats favoring immediate effect when the bill becomes law.
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Dar
Peet
Washington
Senate
Four First Grades Earned in County Teachers Exam
County Superintendent A B Morrison reports results from the state teachers examination in Charleston. Four first grade certificates were issued along with five renewals, fifteen No. twos and thirteen No. threes. There were fifty-five failures.
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A. PB. Morrison
State Department of Schools At
Charleston
Brave Yet Returns Engineer Reflects On Gettysburg Reunion
Sergeant John Thomas Maloney, a Baltimore and Ohio engineer, has been off duty visiting the Gettysburg reunion. He notes veterans in faded dress, fears another conflict, yet says he would gladly die for the flag and stripes.
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John Thomas Maloney
Baltimore and Ohio
Gettysburg
Very Old Veteran Celebrates His 12th Birthday Hopeful on Longevity
Aged veteran Daniel Turner, a Civil War survivor living in Santa Monica, marks his twelfth birthday today with thanks for a long single life. He attributes his happiness to staying unmarried and his steadfast judgment through years of service and hardship.
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Daniel Turner
Santa Momice
Miss Latte Minot Killed in Bridge Explosion
The bride Miss Latte Minot, daughter of Pier ied ae, died in a premature explosion near a bridge girders. A skyrocket penetrated her breast as thousands watched the event unfold on the river riverfront.
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Miss Minot
Bridge
Annecia Tee
Latte Minot
Pier
Miss. Minot
Riots In South Africa Kill and Injure Miners and Troops
In Johannesburg July 5 a general strike at Rand gold mines led to deadly clashes between strikers and troops. Four civilians were killed and many wounded as riots continued through the night at Avon with hours of fighting and uncertain casualty figures.
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Tee Amsorwares
Johannesburg
South Africa
Rand
Elvilians
Titty
Avon
Wilson at Home in Minnesota as President Arrives
President Wilson arrived by train this morning and was met by family at a railway station. He will stay at his summer home near Cominh, Minnesota, three miles out of town, unless Washington sends notice of public business prompting a return to the capital.
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Windbon
Wilson
Cominh
Prissnt
Washington
Tudaday
Three Foreigners Arrested After Stabbing in Fairmont
In Fairmont a group of three unnamed foreigners were arrested after stabbing a man at Chile Main Street. The victim is reported to be at the point of death. Officers recovered a dirk with a 15 inch blade believed used in the assault. The assailants declined to provide names.
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Fairmont
Chilemain
Cody
Automobile crash injures three in Charleston scene
July 5 in Charleston Emory Hugnall sustained a collar bone fracture Clifford Jacobs suffered internal injuries and James Molare was badly brained when a car driven by Hudnall rolled over an embankment near the Kenowha river Hudnall swerved to avoid a bogey then the wheel struck the curb and the vehicle toppled over into the slope.
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Charleston
Emory Hugnall
Groken
Clifford Jacobs
James Molare
Hudnall
Kenowha
Held for Bigamy in Fairmont July Arrest
Sheriff Conway detains C. Ritzet after information from West Bank Michigan officials allege his real wife resides there He was arrested on the Michigan inquiry and held awaiting arrival of officers from Michigan for further action in the bigamy case.
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Fairmont
Rea C. Ritzet
Ritgel
Sherif Conway
Weat Bank
Mich
Michigan
Fatally Hurt In Parkersburg Auto Crash
July 6 in Parkersburg Luther Davis a chauffeur was fatally hurt when his car collided with another vehicle carrying Charlie John and Elis Boyles. Two men and two women were in the other car. the chauffeur was the sole injury.
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Parkersburg
Luther Davis
Charlies John
Elis Boyles
Bette
Balkan conflict to be settled without outside intervention
Report notes no intervention by European powers in the Balkan quarrels. It states the involved parties will settle their dispute themselves, with Welligerante left to resolve the clash. Noted is a sense of shifting news and diplomatic expectations between powers.
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London
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