Tornado Strike Across Midwest Kills 33 In Cincinnati
A violent wind and rain storm extending from Nebraska to Ohio leaves more than sixty dead and scores injured. In Missouri the storm wipes out 162 blocks in St Charles and nearby towns. St Peters and Gilmore nearly erased. Lincoln Nebraska reports crop damage and unroofed buildings. Indiana and Illinois see fatalities and widespread disruption to telegraph and telephone service.
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Nebraska
Ohio
Cincinnati
Missouri
St. Charles
St Peters
Gimore
St. Peters
Gilmore
Lincoln
Custer
Tellaway
Clinots
Illinois
Mound City
Ton Central
Indiana
Thirty Five Are Killed In Cincinnati Storm Toll
A devastating Cincinnati storm struck at 9 30 p m causing about thirty five deaths and property damage between half a million and a million dollars. Reports from nearby Covington Newport Fort Thomas and Fort Mitchell note collapsed houses and suspended streetcar service. Known dead include James T Allen and Mrs Cohen among others. many others unnamed. The storm damaged five buildings in one block at Stock Street and Mound while river craft suffered heavy losses including the towboat Convoy which sank after striking a pier. A Pennsylvanian special wrecked near Terrace Park killing nineteen horses and several caretakers and jockeys.
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Cincinnati
Ohio River
Newport
Covington
Fort ‘Thomas
Fort Mitchell
Glitton
Avondale
College Hill
James T. Allen
Ohio Humane Society
C. Cohen
Rosa Tennenbaum
Charles Kline
Brad Williams
Fulton
William Hempelman
Irene Glatthaus
Phillip, Rizzo
George Fagan
Megro
Sirth
Mound
Pennsylvania Railroad
Latonia
Terrace Park
Bradley Wee
Fullerton Funeral to be held at family home
Funeral services for A B Fullerton who died after lingering illness will be held at 7 30 tonight at the family home on Lee Street with Rev G D Smith of the First Methodist Episcopal Church presiding. The funeral train leaves Friday morning for Parkersburg for a short service and burial in Odd Fellows cemetery with Rev S K Arbuthnot officiating there.
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A.B. Fullerton
A. J. Pullerton
Lee Street
G. D. Smith
First Methodist Mpissopal Church
Baltimore and Ohio
Parkersburg
Odd Fellows Cemetery
S. K. Arbuthnot
Methodist Episcopal Church
Chautauqua Session Sees Strong Attendance Weathering Rain
Rain does not hinder Chautauqua sessions as a large tent shields attendees from sun and downpours. Attendance remains high through the week with closing events expected to draw bigger crowds. An early junior Chautauqua featured the Lyric Glee Club and a concert, followed by the lecture The Storm Heroes of Our Coast by Arthur K. Peck.
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Chautauqua
Sndv
Iternoon
Lyric Glee Club
Natuire Mises Bells
Prohibition Party Holds WV State Committee Session
The West Virginia Prohibition party met at Parsons hotel to plan ways to remain on the ballot under the new state primary law. Chairman Ray J. Bedford of Parsons led the session with secretary J Otis Stout and other exec committee members present or by proxy. The group talked about the primary bill and a national prohibition campaign as the 2 PM Telegram edition went to press.
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Prohibition Party
West Virginia
Parsons Hotel
Ray
J. W., Bedford
Parsons
Bedford
J. ©. Cunningham
Pennaboro
U. A
Offensive struggles shape eastern front as Russians resist
Fragmentary wartime notes describe Austrians fighting on the Bug and Vistula fronts with Russians holding crucial areas. Reports claim German forces, though advancing, face stiff resistance across trenches near Ypres and in eastern sectors as Axis troops redeploy to contested zones.
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Warsen
Auething
Obm
Ypres
eBigturmly
Bicycle Rider Killed Near Wheeling Hill
Lou Brothers, 25, formerly with the National Tube Company in Pittsburgh, died from injuries after a bicycle collision on Peninsua Hill east of Wheeling when he struck the tongues of a heavy van. The fatal accident occurred July 8.
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Wheeling
Lou Brothers
National Tube Company
Pittsburg
Peninsua Hill
Chapman Located Near Huntington After June Disappearance
Former mayor B Chapman of Geredo, missing since June 14 while en route to Cedar Point, has been found in Chillicothe Ohio visiting his sister. Reports say Chapman is believed to be suffering from an unbalanced mind.
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Huntington
Chapman
Geredo
Wayne County
Cedar’ Point
Chillicothe, O
Khaphan
Newcomer Auto and Supply to Move to Monticello Plant
The Newcomer Auto and Supply Company has leased the Monticello Automobile and Garage plant at East Main and Monticello Avenue, moving from the Gore building by July 15 to occupy ample quarters. They will handle Overland cars exclusively with a full stock of supplies and anticipate meeting all sales, hire, and repair needs. The Monticello firm led by M G Cunningham will vacate in time for the move on July 15.
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Gore
Serondtreet
Newcomer Auto and Supply Company
Monticello Automobile and Garage Company
East Main Street
Monticello Avenue
Newcomer Concern
Auto and Supply Company
Monticello
M.G Cunningham
Minnehaha Fire At Sea Reported By Wireless Captain
New York July wireless from Captain Clare of the Minnehaha says a fire at sea 570 miles southeast of Halifax was caused by an explosion. No passengers aboard. crew about 100. Fire under control but smoke heavy. Minnehaha steering for Halifax as of Friday morning.
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New York
Frank Holle
Claret
Atlantic Transport Line
Minnéhaha
Halifax
Holt
London
Minnebahe Fairfar
Arrow
Lave Shesa
Chenncto
Cape Race
Bumgardner Funeral Held for Adamston Youth
Gibson Bumgardner, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Bumgardner of Adams ton, died Wednesday morning. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the family home in Adams ton with Rev D W Canningham in charge. Burial will be in the Odd Fellows cemetery here.
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Gibson Bumgardner
Walter Bumgardner
Adamston
D. W. Canningham
Odd’ Fellows
Endeavor Work Not Halted by War At World Convention
In Chicago on July 8 the Christian Endeavor Society reported strong growth despite World War I distractions. William Shaw, general secretary, cited 4,000,000 members and 77,766 societies with about five million adherents across sixty nations. He highlighted the Comrades of the Quiet Hour 95,696 strong and the Ten Legion 24,158 members, with 5,662 Endeavor experts and 1,033 life-work recruits. The international union is nearly a year old, yet has drawn thousands to pledge toward Christian service in ministry, missions, or related fields.
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Preaeh
Chicago
Christian
William Shaw
Christian Endeavor Society
Ache Growig
Quiet Hour
God
sTenth Legion
Los Angeles
Thaltslands
Paris Honored Figure Amid County Board of Equalization Activity
A fragmentary report notes Samuel S and a notable local figure from the county were involved in discussions or actions connected to the county board of equalization. The text references bond matters and a page ad, with unclear additional details.
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Samuel S
Piaris Bax
Theg County
Board of Equalization
Ndirewlow
Aighlantt Clemapien
Metaberg Soreth Forks
Snipes
Clarksburg Bandmaster appeals for public concerts
Harvey Leslie Gregory, bandmaster of the First Regiment Band, Clarksburg, asks the city for free municipal band concerts funded by public support. He notes no music appropriation exists and urges the mayor or board of trade secretary to champion affordable summer concerts for all residents. He recalls seven years of effort and a transition from a boy’s band to the First Regiment Band.
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Clarksburg
Mual
Ayworld
Board of Trade
Little Yboy
National Guard of
West Virginia
Harvey Leslie Gregory
First Regiment
Suly
King's Version of Red Flag Affair At Salém
In Clarksburg a King backed account describes the alleged red flag incident. He asserts the socialist emblem represented universal brotherhood and peace and that his restaurant displayed no flagpole or banners beyond American flags and bunting. The explanation emphasizes his right to display the red banner per local decor.
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Salém Gatur
Guy
Georges_ King
King
Clarksburg
Telegram
Socialist Party
Universal Brotherhood
Armoured cruiser Amalia torpedoed in Adriatic dawn attack
Austrian submarine torpedoed the Italian cruiser Amalia during a second Adriatic operation at dawn. Most crew saved, commander ordered boarding as the ship sank. King and ship’s company reportedly maintained discipline and courage amid the disaster.
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Rome
Vis
Paris
Amalia
Tt. Marine
Upper
Adriatic
Amalfi
Hye
Jms
Daniel Rose Found Dead In Alta Vista Home
Daniel Rose a well known resident of the city was found dead Wednesday afternoon at around six oclock at the home of Mrs Kathryn S Alta Vista. The circumstances and exact cause of death are under investigation by local authorities.
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Mre
Kathryn
Alta Vista
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East River
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Narragansett
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Andler
United States Navy
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Bumgardner
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Sayville
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