President in Collision Between Vessels at Sea
Newport R I July 28 Reports say a launch collided with and sank the schooner Mengwa at night. All aboard the Mengwa including the captain and five men were picked up by the Mayflower. The President's yacht was unharmed. the collision prompted a wartime conference at Coasters Harbor with naval officers to discuss future battleship construction. No definite solution was expected from today's talks.
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Newport
Mengwa
Coasters Harbor
War College
United States
Centor Bay
Jato
Man Rescues Would-Be Bridge Jumper After Jump Threat
A man threatened to jump from a bridge after a spree. Policeman Harry Brooks and a bystander struggled to restrain him as he climbed onto the railing about a hundred feet above the water. The officer arrived, coaxed him off, then Rule wrapped his coat into a bundle and laid it on the bridge while shouting for help.
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Cory B. Rule
Harry Hrooks
Somcof Brooks
Hogan
Brooks Tuat
Renson
Ciody
Ruli
F. M. Glaussen
J. W. Dayly
Pride Estute
Ling
Clausson
Schatte
Famricke
Crimm
West Fark
Schutte
Mir
Clauseon
Globe
Mmier
Leroo
Astule Isielert
Ariep
Gan Company
Mr.Fitte
Pitte
Twantivah Tigi Begeatte
Reading
Trade conditions discussed by West Virginia Glass Makers
An informal session of the West Virginia Glass Manufacturers met at the Wade hotel on Tuesday afternoon to discuss trade conditions. Illness and business pressures prevented full attendance and the meeting was adjourned to a future date.
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West Virginia
Wade Hotel
Ollness
Prees
Jackson to Be Named at Democrats Convention
The Democrats plan for a county convention at the court house in Hariany at 1 o'clock. Delegates from Harrison, Lewis and Doddridge counties will be present. Goodloe Jackson of June Low is slated for the nomination. Rev GD Hetmick of Weeton will preach at the Methodist Protestant mission next Sunday evening, with a faithful ministry and a large congregation expected.
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Hriany
Harrison, Lewis and
Dodiridge Countiow
Goodloe Jackson
Hetmick of
Weeton
Will 1 Percent Probated in County Court
A minor probate case shows Will 1 percent probated at the county court session on Wednesday afternoon. The estate is left to his brother Charles Hall and to his widow Shamie Hall in personal property with terms stated in the document.
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Wintar
Mrowe
Charles Hall
Shamie Hall
Evening Party at the Home of Mrs Huw Hien An
An evening gathering is planned at the home of Mrs Huw Hien An. Guests will include neighbors and local friends who will celebrate with music and refreshments in a cordial social setting.
Condition Improves for Graus Hun Patient at Hospital
Reported health update states the patient, McAfee of Graus Hun, under treatment in hospital, shows significant improvement. No further details on diagnosis or treatment provided in source.
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McAfee
Graus Hun
Usder- Frettinemt
City Chosen for Republican Campaign Headquarters
Clarksburg is selected by the state committee in Charleston to host campaign operations for the party. Samar V. Mathews is named as new committee chairman with Virgil L. Highland reappointed secretary, as plans for an active campaign unfold with rooms in the Waldo hotel prepared for extensive party work and coordination.
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Clarksburg
Republican Party
Ciy
Charleston
Stuart I. Heed
Nocimary Estate
Sherman Co
Genham
Thy
State Committee
Samar V. Mathews
Virgil L. Highland
Waldo Hotel
Open of Seven Prisoners in Pollen Court
Mayor Wood faced a puzzling pollen court morning as seven prisoners, including two foreigners, Andy and Timothy, appeared for drunkenness and related charges. Several defendants paid fines or were jailed for default or failure to pay. one woman, Lisle Crower, was jailed ten days for drunkenness, while Strother Stout forfeited bond after appearing.
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Amin
Pollen Court
Wood
Andy
Timothy
Mayor Wood
Hallitn
Robinson Wan
Will Murphy
Jmck
Liszle Crowser
Charlie McGrew
Charlie
Nowie
Lise
Strother Stout
Stations Burned Louisville by 28 victims in disturbances
The report states 28 elders and others were killed at military stations including Gracey Otter Pond and Cermican amid disturbances. Rael cai, linked to night rider factions, seeks revenge for state allowances. The violence touches Christian county and nearby camps, with property losses noted.
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Louisville
Milnoia
Gracey
Otter Pond
Mile
Nile
Cobh
Rael Cai
Covisgite trip for Covington man and family
A man travels to Covington Virginia to engage in business and establish a home with his oldest son Jack and other relatives. The obituary notes Bridget King died at home Monday after a long illness, with funeral services at a Catholic church and interment in the cemetery.
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Covington
Jack
Mr. Exilit
Burial of Mes Hanlay and Wray Dridurt dies
The body of Wray Dridurt quntys died of patslyats Sunday night. He was buried in the Help Croas col tery Wenewday morning after high mass. The Catholic church service at Hi Bowerds Weslyn wws conducted.
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Wray Dridurt
Chy
Wan
Cowboy Preacher in Seattle Attacks Denominations
In Seattle a rugged preacher named Bettes, dubbed the Cowboy Preacher, roused a Volunteers of America audience with caustic nods at Methodists and Presbyterians. His sermon lampooned unorthodox religion, pitched a fiery denouncement of peers, and drew an eager crowd mangled by his wild rhetoric and a stray plate appeal.
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Bam Better
South America
Vattle Ranger
Texas
Bettos
Rey
Volunterra
Kim Weie
Christan
Seattle
Solomon
Arona
Fire at Pittsburg Public School injures several children
A school fire at Holmes Public School on July 23 caused a panic with about 130 students attending a ceremony. Several children were thrown down and trampled in the rush but no serious injuries were reported as the flames were quickly extinguished and the danger ended.
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Pittsburg
Pao
Starla
Holmes
Loyd to tour West Virginia and Indiana with family
Loyd, superintendent of the Raleigh sill near Morgantown, plans a weeklong auto tour with his family through West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania to Wheeller. He will visit friends and relatives in Anderson, Manske and other Indiana spots during the trip.
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Loyd
Raleaton Sill
Morgantown
Qe Automotive
West Virginia
Pensylvania
Wheeller
Anderson, Manske
Indiana
Littlepage Entices Bennett Into Trap With Local Bryan Club
A factional Democratic scene in Bryan centers on Littlepage aiming to force a Bennett appearance via a trap aided by the Bryan club. Plans involve McGraw and Cornwell, with Chilton allies seeking to shift support to disrupt Bennett and leverage McGraw’s position. The maneuvering signals a party split over gubernatorial prospects as debate and strategy unfold.
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Littlepage
Bennett
Bryan Club
Democratic Brydm Club
Bryan
Auitlepage
Linepage
Gat Hla
Lutepage-Bennett
John’ T. McGraw
McGraw
Bird of the Wind
Col
J McGraw
Chilton
Democratic Party
Bennett Bunch
Chiltons
Beumelt
Vrn
John J. Cornwell
Cornwell
Bryan and Kerneauticajon
New York
Ntrone
Secoumary
Methan
Sumercen
Dave
Yard committee reports brightens Clarksburg contest
A club meeting at Mrs D W Jacobs home discussed yard standards. Carlisle, Central, and Merchants school reports showed uneven progress with many children not yet active. Central visited one third of entrants. several entries may be dropped. Residents encouraged to maintain lawns and flowers, hoping for monthly committee visits through the growing season.
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Yard
Better Yard
Clvb
D. W. Jacobs
Central School Committee
Womenere
Lon
Clarksburg
Karnes Resigns as Baltimore & Ohio Detective Chief
Capt R C Karnes, long time chief of the B and O detectives for the Monongahela division, resigns to join New York New Haven and Hartford railroad as assistant special agent in Providence R I. He will move his family there and set up headquarters. Grafton years as Karnes led detective service with effective results. W 4G Johnson of Ballaire Ohio to succeed him.
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R.C. Karnes
Baltimore & Ohio Cief
Providence
R. C
New York, New Haxen & Hartford Railroad
Karnes
Grafton
W. Johnson
Ballatre, O
Kurnea
Aeeview
Johnson
Damaged Road Case City Court Weighs Damages
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Mrs Caroline M Jankson and a tax dispute at a corner lot near Coal and Popular. references a claim for 400 damages for road damage at Reynoldaville and an accusation of theft or a related suit. The text is garbled with names and numbers, but indicates a court action and damages request.
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Counly Court
Exen
Caroline “M. Jankson
Howe
Weilwerd
Naten Stoleken
Reynoldaville
Adams ton council cleans up dirty chamber at town hall
Telegram reports Adamston town council hall in disarray with dirt trash and clutter. Mayor Crimm orders cleanup with Bert Lemley hired to clear the space as council weighs repairs such as railing replacement and street work approvals.
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Adamston
Jand
Goshen
Fhamayor
Lemley
Or IL
Crimman
Bert Lemley
Hert
Bert
Crimm
Southumen FM
Circuit Court Reverses Conviction in Bribery Case
The United States Court of Appeals reversed the conviction of the Stand Ol Company related to bribery payments totaling 329,240.00 made to a district official. The court remanded for a new trial, ruling the trial court abused discretion in imposing the maximum sentence and granting the government’s motion. The ruling follows a prior verdict challenged by the Stand Ol Company and supported by Judge Ladis. Wall Street eyes reactions as Blanchard Oil Company appeal looms.
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Chicago
United
Gourt of
Latsah
Fistingk
Himnerlone
Po Aumiber
Suit over coal land sale against Davis Coal and Coke
Fairmont residents led by B W Shaver and attorneys filed suits in Marion County circuit court seeking recovery of about five million dollars from Davis Coal and Coke for unpaid payments on a valuable tract of land sold by the railroad subsidiary. The case, now with the coal company in receivership, challenges the sale and potential loss of the land located in Marion and Monongalia counties.
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Shaver
B. W. Dawson
Fairmont
Trough
Hiaymonm
Davis Coal 4 Coke Subsidiary
Ecotrern
Wast Mayrland
Waity. Agers
Circuit Court of
Afonongalin County
Sampany Tie Iial
Marion
Manone Kalla Countis
Eda
Institute Instructors Change for Road Institute Sessions
An official notice lists instructors and locations for the Road Institute sessions starting late August. Names include G. 8. mid ley Mise Sovan I. Chawe with sessions at Barbour Philipps Doddridge Weel Union Weston Marion Fairmont Grafton Upshur Buckhannon New Martinsville Wetzel and others.
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Road Institute
Minda
Ley
Mise Sovan I. Chawe
Anil
Ingtrictore
Dhocen
Barbour
Philipps
W. Boetlicher
J. N. Déabl
Doddridge
Weel Union
James Mf
Leo
Strs
Lyne
Lewis
Weston
Fy ‘H. Crago
W. Mf
Henderson
Marion
Fairmont
Ste ‘Fies
Susan‘. Chase
Taylor
Grafton
Nolan
Fleming. Upshur
Buckhannon
W. M. Henderson
We ‘Boettcher
Wetzel
New Martingymie
Hum
Mie
Susan FL Chane
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Jackson
Covisgite
King
Mina
Monilag
Ube
Huly,itnea
Mes Hanlay
Bowerds
Weslyn
Crusade OM
Monongah Division
B. & C. Railroad
Reynoldsville
Bere Frout
Circuit
Bolin Oh
Monster Fine Involved
WN. Y
Wall
Blanchard Oil Company
Tne
Davis Coal & Coke Co
Daly
Rombelh
Tarmdore
Hasrick
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