West Virginia Day Observed at Panama Pacific Exposition
West Virginia Day was celebrated at the Panama-Pacific Exposition with Governor Hatfield represented by Speaker Vernon E. Johnson. A special address praised the union and the canal’s impact on state and national development, noting West Virginia’s growth and future prospects.
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Jolgson
California
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Eens
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Justice Lamar
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Elliott Northcott
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Panama Canal
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United States
Prohibition Bill Grants War Authorities Expanded Liquor Powers
In Paris on July 21, a proposed law would empower prefects during wartime to restrict or ban sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages beyond natural wine beer and cider when deemed necessary for national defense. The measure follows debates in the Chamber of Deputies regarding the legality of prohibitions in military districts.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Relief planned for marooned in Hardin county marsh lands
Governor Willis and Adjutant General Hough coordinated with county officers at Kenton to plan relief for stranded residents. Assistant Adjutant General Bryant reported food supplies around Kenton were nearly exhausted, with measures in place to remove those in peril and send aid to others.
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Columbus
Hardin County
Willis
Hough
Kenton
Bryant
Eleven Drowned In Ohio Onion Field Disaster
Reports from Kenton say eleven Kentucky farm laborers in onion fields boarded a canoe during high water and tried to escape. The craft capsized after hitting a snag and all aboard were drowned. Marshes remain flooded and drainage is slow. Sanitary conditions are appalling as Lima realigns after continued rains threaten more flooding.
Injunction Granted Against Construction in Stealey Heights
Judge Haymond Maxwell on vacation issued a temporary injunction at the circuit court restraining James P Hy man Ethel M Hy man Thompson H Oate B H Williams S A J L Branch Smith D F Carter trustee S A Smith YT H Williams from continuing the erection of a house on Jet No Stealey Heights Fair avenue and the River road as the town claims the site is being put on a pass.
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Stealey Heights
Haymond Maxwell
Circuit Court
James P
Ethel M. Hyman
Thompson H
Oate BH
WiWliams
S. AJ
L. Branch Smith
D. F. Carter
S. A, Smith
H. Williams
Fair Avenue
Marriage license issued in Huntington as Paris reports show
A marriage license was issued in Huntington for J. William Lovesay and Bonnie Mae Groves. Paris reports conflict developments with 38 aviators killed and Colmar station bombarded as shells struck the upper Alsace area.
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William Lovesay
Bonnie Mae Groves
Disappearance of Snider Boy Baffles City Police
Lyons boy James Snider, 12, gone since Saturday after arriving in Clarksburg to sell berries. Police search the city for clues on the Fairmont interurban line route. mother Maud Snider reports the case and fears for foul play though investigators lean to a voluntary disappearance.
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James Snider
Lyons
Fairmont
Interurban
Smider
Clarksburg
Maud» Snider
Harry L. Brooks
Snider
Potters Union to Vote on Referendum at Atlantic City
Edward Menge announces 8000 members of the National Brotherhood of Operative Potters will vote on a referendum on advance resolutions from the Atlantic City convention. A 10 percent wage increase proposition was defeated, while other waxes in branches of the trade were approved. Final settlement for the two years starting October 1 will be discussed in September with the United States Potters Association.
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cwr_nesociaren
Enewe East Liverpool
Edward Mengé
Natonal Brotherhood of Operative Portals
Atlantic City
United States Potters Association
Manufacturers Organization
Saunders Collapses at Hearing Under Mental Distress
At a Tuesday hearing Joseph N. Saunders fainted and was carried outside. His attorney argued insanity for resisting arrest charges tied to events at his home in Lower Barmore Street. The prosecutor objected and the case was postponed as Saunders showed violent mental distress.
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Joseph N. Saunders
Nicewarner
Lower Barmore Street
Altomnay
Owho
Saunders
Bauinders
Solomon Baunders
Joseph
Keamet Toseph Ferris
Conetabier
Reuben Vy
Bartlett
Robert M. Noon
Joneph
Rumors Warsaw Falls as German Push Advances East
London July 21 Rumors of Warsaw fall circulate amid reports that Austro German forces push toward the Polish capital while Russians lose ground. German efforts near Tyangorod yield a surprise success as Baltic Windau falls. Riga within 35 miles. Grand Duke Nicholas faces a difficult retreat with central powers poised to cut Russian lines to Petrograd.
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London
Warsaw
Poliah
von Woyrten
Tyangorod
Baltic
Armlex
Petrograd
Nicholas
Duc 4Tto
Rousa
Landstrim
Strikers and Police Clash at Bridgeport
A Bridgeport crowd of machinists disrupted plant access as pickets targeted Remington Arms and Ammunition Company facilities. Leaders claim workers were talked to, many stayed home, and a march formed toward United Metallic Cartridge shops with planned demonstrations.
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Conn
Exbor
Remmington Arms and Ammunition Company
Almbty
United Metallica Cartridge Plant
Menin
United Metallic Cartridge Shops
Strik“United
Roosevelt Day at Panama-Pacific Exposition Featured Roosevelt
Mollygd d less and Roosevelt scheduled for two addresses at the Panama-Pacific exposition in San Francisco on July 21. Theodore Roosevelt will participate in a tree planting ceremony and attend a reception as guest of honor. The first address is to members of the army and the many. the second to Warland peace amid controversy from arriving guests.
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San Francisco
Roosevelt
Theodore Robnevelt
United States
Mn Roosevelt
Big battle at scene of strike at Standard Oil plant
In Bayonne New Jersey a clash between rioters and guards at the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey plant left three wounded by pistol fire and one rioter killed. Police and fire units reinforced guards as the attack spread, with about fifty injured and guards and deputies on site. Leo M. Frank shows marked improvement after a prison farm assault, with stable vitals and near‑normal pulse.
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New York
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
Bayonne
Daniel Cady
Albert Davis
Payenne
Haydane
Rlotera
Fhe
SoMinesia
Kinkeid
Hy Bayorne
Roosevelt
N. Ji
Becker Bonds For Governor Clemency Request
Charles Becker of Albany seeks gubernatorial clemency for his murder case. Becker is bonded to Governor Whitman’s private secretary Wednesday by John B. Johnston, associate of Martin T. Manton, Becker’s counsel. Governor Whitman will not speak until clemency documents are reviewed. Frank Platt, four, of Covington Virginia, was found unconscious after a fall from a freight train near a farm in Huntington on July 21. He was hospitalized and expected to recover.
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N. Y
Charies, Becker
Electric Hall
Herman Ros
Enthal
New York
Huntington
Frank Platt
Covington
Chesspck
Bio
Hel
Huntington Guneral
Recovar
Local court action clears two defendants on unspecified charges
Upon motion by the state, W. M. Oldekar and Wayne Hiddle were discharged Tuesday night in Magistrate Re Edward Kide atcon rk elie od on unspecified charges brought by W. Mccain. The record appears garbled with unclear identifications and dates.
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W. M. Oldekar
Wayne Hiddle
Tunsday
Edward Kide
Atrinlander
W. Mccain
West Augusta Anthem Praises Mountain State Freedom
A verse praising West Virginia and the Mountain State, invoking Liberty and patriot sacrifice. It hails Mountaineers as free and celebrates founding fathers, the state’s pillars, and daughters, urging unity and enduring liberty under a commonwealth with enduring pride.
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