Heroic Engineer Saves Fifty Lives at West Virginia Junction
An engine crewmember and conductor earned praise after staving off disaster when a train stalled and a wild run toward the wreck occurred. The engineer and crew acted with decisive restraint, preventing a catastrophe and saving numerous passengers and crew from injury or death.
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Ives
Pimsanihe
West Virginia
Werto
Fisher
Jané Lew
Tne
Ruonlog
Werton
Tiuay
Milan
Pngiiver Marsh
Connor Condry
Ald
Nathan Weinberg
Baltimore
Condry
Arabsin
Marsh
Club Returns a BH from Camp Southern Fish Catch Notes
Club returns report from Say stay near Jane Lew four miles off where Gey supplied J Knowlen's market with fish. They sent a number of quittels and redients, though the details are unclear. Readings include Roz Heenan, Daz Bowphaer, John Burkett, Willar Deisow and Knight Potter among correspondents.
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Say
Camp Southern
Jane Lew
J. Knowlen
Lent
Roz Heenan
Daz Bowphaer
John Burkett
Willar Deisow
Knight Potter
Showalter Talks At Parktrebare Meeting Of Maccabees
A garbled OCR note records Showalter addressing the Rebihis of the Maccabees at a Parktrebare venue in a lively meeting. The fragment hints at a keynote or speech session with local fraternal organization attendees.
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unte-Cosurander CC
Showalter
Parktrebare
Rebhis
the Maccabees
Immense blaze destroys Jamestown Expo hotels
A morning fire at Jamestown Expo Grounds in Norfolk Virginia destroys the Dig Arcade Berkeley Berkeley Inn Outside Inn Powhattan and Tiny hotels plus part of the outside warpath area. About forty to forty five structures burn leaving possibly a thousand homeless with a $300,000 loss. two men reportedly set to end their lives, unconfirmed. origin of the fire unknown.
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Norfolk
Ping Beach
Sit Hon
Jamestown
Berkeley Hote
Powhattan
Caro
Severa
Northview Park Fourth of July Celebration
Northview park hosts a big Fourth of July celebration with a parade at 9:88 AM on Fourth Street, a Knickerbockers vs Ricmer Girls baseball game at 7:30 PM, tug of war, band concerts, Caledonian games, ring contest awarding a gold ring, speeches by Har Hon County figures, refreshments, fireworks, and an expected attendance in the thousands.
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Northview Park
Fourth Street
Thiry
Knickerbockers
Ricmer Girls
Har Hon County
Fellows Elect Officers at Adelphi Lodge No.8
Adelphi Lodge No.8 Independent Order of Odd Fellows elects officers for six months. Noble Grand W. Frank, Vice Grand W. Rohluagn, Secretary M. N Shuttleworth, Treasurer A. C. Flowers announced. Third degree conferred on C. H. Colgate, Dorre Reed, and Guy Tetrick. installation planned for the next Tuesday night meeting.
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Adelphi Loage No.8
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Irs
Noble
W. Frank
WW. Rohluagn
M. N
Shuttleworth
A. C. Flowers
C.H. Colgate
Dorrey Reed
Guy Tetrick
Lecture invitation on The Martyr of Florence by Rev R B McDanel
The Baptist Young People's Union of the First Baptist Church invites all to a lecture by Rev. R B McDanel on The Martyr of Florence. The talk is Thursday evening June 27 at 8 o'clock. A silver offering at the door will aid the parsonage improvement fund recently started by the Union.
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The
Baptist Young Peopple's
Union of the First Baptist Church
R. B. McDanel
Florence
Savonarola
Uolon
Death of Mrs Julia Beck at home on First Street
Mrs Julia Beck aged 60 dies Tuesday afternoon at her home on First Street from a complication of diseases. She was a daughter of Mrs Hilea Brown and the last of a large family. Survived by her husband and four sons William James Robert and Carl. Funeral Friday at 2 o'clock with interment in Elkview cemetery.
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Julia Beck
Lish Beckwith
Hilea Brown
Wiliam
James
Robert
Carl
Elkview Cemetery
Revolt in Lisbon Sparks Portuguese Revolt Agitation
London based AP dispatch reports from Lisbon dated Monday describe rising revolutionary agitation and unrest sweeping Portugal as authorities struggle to contain growing discontent. The notes indicate widespread turmoil and ongoing political friction affecting governance and security nationwide.
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Associated Press
London
Rdvices
Lisbon
Godfrey Carpet Company Wins Large Church Contract
The D. A. Godfrey Carpet Company is working on a ten day time limited contract to carpet the Trinity Methodist Episcopal church colored on Water Street to be dedicated Sunday. The firm also holds a handsome contract to carpet Postmaster Cork’s residence at Byron, reflecting expanded facilities and workforce.
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D. A. Godfrey Carpet Company
Trinity Methodist , Episcopal Church
Water Street
Godfrey Company
Postmatter
Cork
Byron
National Road Officials Visit Richwood
General Superintendent F. cy Betehelder of the Baltimore & Ohio led 12 private car No. 901 to Richwood on Wednesday. He was joined by Division Superintendents AB Williams and Ricketts and Master Carpenter F. A. Taylor to inspect ongoing construction work.
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F. Cy Betehelder
Baltimore & Ohio
Richwood
Ab, Williams
Ricketts
Jways
F. A.taylor
Fink
Arrival of Rev Scott in England after rough voyage
Friends of the Rev. Ana Atra J. 2 Scott of Adamston report their safe arrival in England following a very rough and stormy voyage with sea sickness endured throughout. Rev. Scott will be home sometime during the mire week in August.
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Ana Atra
Scott
Adamston
England
Horse wins at Belle Vernon pace in 2:20 time
Danson of the Sommars Moore stables won the 2:20 pacing race at Belle Vernon Pennsylvania yesterday afternoon with a strong time, the purse was four hundred dollars. Simity is set to compete in the same race there tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danson
Sommars+ Moore stables
Belle Vernon
Bombs Thrown in Broad Square Kill and Injure Many
A June 26 report from Trang Caucasse Russia states ten bombs were thrown into Broad Square, central to the thronged crowd, causing numerous deaths and injuries. Police and officials began investigations into the attack and its victims.
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Trang-Caucasse
Russia
Ihe
Congregational Meeting at First Presbyterian Church
An important congregational meeting is called for 8 o'clock this evening in the church auditorium. The last meeting's committees will report and plans to enlarge the church will be decided. All parishioners are urged to attend. the Brotherhood committee will also report and discuss better quarters.
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First Presbyterian Church
Conalder
Chie
Funeral for Michael McAndrew Tomorrow Morning
Funeral services for Michael McAndrew, who died Tuesday afternoon from peritonitis, will be held tomorrow at 10 o'clock at the Catholic church. Rev. John A Reynolds to officiate, with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. He was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Elke lodge, Knights of Columbus, and Ancient Order of United Workmen. Mild sympathy flows from many.
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Michael. McAndrew
John A Reynolds
Holy Cross Cemetery
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Elke Lodge
Knights of Columbus
Ancient Order of United Work‘men
Intercollegiate Rowing Regatta Promises Pleasant Day
Poughkeepsie June 26 The weather opened hot and sultry this morning but the day promised to be pleasant for the inter-collegiate rowing regatta late this afternoon.
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Frese
Poughkeepsie, N
Triplets Born to Howard Ramsey at Smith Field
Howard Ramsey, a drilled in the old fields, reports nine healthy triplets born Sunday. The Epworth League of Gaff Chapel meets Friday at 8 pm to plan three years of social and literary work. leaders are urged to attend.
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Firs
Howard Ramsey
Smithfield
Ramsey
Oldields
Vxe
Epworth League of
Hulley to Speak at Sumter Day Center Event
Elkanah Hulley of Broaddun Institute is among principal speakers for Chicaren's Day exercises next Sunday at the Center Branch Haptic. Chorers will open with a ceremony as part of the program.
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JR Hulley
Chicaren
Sumter Sternoo
Chorer
Elkanah Hulley
Broaddun Institute
Smiley
Pythian Sisters Elect Officers at Fern Leaf Temple No 19
Fern Leaf Temple No 19 Pythian Sisters elected officers led by Chief Mrs W Frank Stout Mistress Grace Newton and others. The group also mentions drilling at A B Shinn No 112 for Reserve Gas Company with lease details near Reynolds Iile and a nine million feet daily producer. Dublin reports Richard Croker's Orby winning the Triad Derby.
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Fern Leaf Temple
Frank Stout
Ita
Pythian Sisters
vMhcars
Tawecily
W. Frank Stout
Pearl Taylor
Misa Lillie Lepiey
W. A. "Fletcher
Nina Filtro
Reverls and Cor
Grace Newton
D. A. Thambers
Davis
Davis & Barrett
A. B. Shinn
Uitiestone
Welr
Reynolds Iile
Delegation Heads James Town Trip for Church Union Meet
A large contingent from Wellsburg Parkersburg Clarksburg and Morgantown plans to travel to Jamestown for a state church convention. Majors Miller Owborne Scotty and others will lead corps from Second Regiment with a paymaster clerk and band accompanying. The program features sermons lectures and Bible study sessions with a packed schedule and expected adjournment Saturday.
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Tim Chara
Wellsburg
Mer
Parkers Ar
Clarksburg
Amuck
Dan Miller
Fis Cu Scotty
Fairmont
Owborne
C. We'Gors
Qo. Jolie
Litleton
J.C. Bond
Charlee
Jamestown
Men Organized Bible Class Elects Officers At Adammton
A Bible class at the Adammton A B church organized last night with seventy members. Hon J G O'Brien of Buckhandon spoke. Officers elected: President D H Outright, Vice President H J James, Secretary F A McFarlin, Treasurer William Barth, Teacher J Waller Duncan. Refreshments served after a pleasant evening. The first meeting will be the first Sunday in July at 4:30 a m at the U B church.
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Adameton A.B. Church
J. G.o'brien
Buckhandon
D. H. Outright
H. J. James
FA. McFarlin
William Barth
J. Waller Duncan
U. B. Cherch
Yale Student Injured in Auto Crash Near New Haven
D Lett Oliver son of James B Oliver a prominent Pittsburg manufacturer and Yale undergraduate, along with three other students, was seriously injured when their automobile overturned in the suburbs of New Haven today.
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Associates
Sew Haven
Conn
D'Lett Oliver
James B. Oliver
Pitsburg
Yale
Appeal Granted in Ammon Brown et al Case
An appeal was granted with supersedeas allowed in the case of Ammon Brown and others by Judge Grammon of the State. The settlement was to be brought before next term, with details to be set forth in subsequent proceedings.
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Jake W. Brown
Grammon
Train Derailed Near Lafayette Causes Injuries
An Associated Press report from Lafayette describes a northbound passenger train derailing. The engine left the rails and struck the baggage car, derailing the train and injuring three trainmen. One crew member remained missing.
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Associated Pree Lafayette
Harvard Graduates Confer Honorary Degrees in Cambridge
Harold graduated class of 1900 and received honorary degrees for Secretary Root, Ambassador Frye, and the Duke of Aberf. The event occurred in Cambridge on June 16 as part of the Harvard commencement activities.
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Associated Fite
Cambridge
Mum
Harold
Bye Dundred
Atty
Root
Ambasador Frye
Duke of Abriesf
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Baptist Young People’s Union of the Baptist Church
Big Colored 7
Natlroad
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Steve Adams
Haywood
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Fandrew Fin
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Wiener
Company
Chosen
Jamestown, Exposition
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Broxtity
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Partiay
Clyde Swisher
EB. Towihan
A. Shitlar
Shape
John Simms
Toy Dune Stealey
Ida Mae Devon Jothers
Nonight At & Nelock
Rey Bowman
Harrisburg
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Our Society
Rose Paylor
Owen
Biblia
Serrica
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Adammton
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