Weather perfect opens West Virginia fair amid crowds
The West Virginia Fair Association launched the Central West Virginia annual Tilt with ideal weather for a week of events. Opening day drew about 5,000 on the grounds as racing, birdman stunts, and aerial acts entertained. Streetcar delays shifted schedules. 12:30 motorcycle races were postponed and a tall Zingarella performance drew big crowds.
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Central West Virginia
West Virginia Fair Association
Wes
Zingareja
F Stone
Burlington
J.B. Roberts
Moundsville
Blm
Stepla
Weston
Earl Smith
Frank Amos
Fairmont
Fred Wheelock
Gregory
Zingarella
Coney Island
Political Riot Sows Capital of Confusion in London and Dublin
Reported unrest erupts as Liberal and Union factions in England seek political gain from riot scenes in Dublin. Eyewitness accounts describe police brutality, with multiple injuries and one death amid Home Rule tensions.
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London
England
Dublin
Apa
Dutili
Atx
Bradlarick Hafidei Booth
Parliameant
Pontefact
Diblin Polleavor
Manichester Guard
Jane
Bar Association opens in Canada with eminent legal figures
The American Bar Association opened its meeting in Canada with a welcoming address to the distinguished gathering of leading lawyers from the United States England and France. The afternoon featured Viscount Haldane Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain delivering an address. The program closes with the honorary degree conferment by McGill University to many notable members of the legal profession.
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American Bar Association ‘Foday
Canada
United States
England
France
Viscount Haldane
McGil University
Burial in Holy Cross for Infant Lirisa Gesu
Funeral services were held at the Gesu home for Lirisa Gesu aged fifteen months of Marshall Mines after a short illness of typhoid fever. The burial took place in Holy Cross Cemetery.
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Lirisa Gesu
Frank Gesu
Marshall Mines
Holy Cross
Mexican Standstill Halts Action in Relations Panel
Washington Sept 1 Senator Macon chairing the foreign relations committee said the Mexican situation remains at a standstill with no new word from Mexico City or Vera Cruz. He noted discussions about using American bankers to funnel funds to Mexico and warned a U S plant worth 1.5 million dollars could be endangered by anti trust and Mexican actions.
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Sey -Aesociaren Puéan
Washington, D.C
Macon
Tiryan
Mexico City
Lind
Vera ‘Cruz
Bacon
Omtr
Sener Gamboa
Moxos de Sino
Song Foan
Sugar Company
Ys Vera Crisaking
Whiton
Mexico
National barbecue delegates gather for convention parade
In San Francisco hundreds of delegates arrived for a National Association convention. An old fashioned pageant featured stage coach pantomime with national officers as riders. President Riley led a lively crowd as Washington officials noted onlookers and parade chaos.
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San Francisco
Uotter Cartier
Pandite
Parriqta’ Association
Prialdent
Corer
Nail
Thiy
Washington, D.C
Jayor
Jodi
Becrstary Bevan
du Wraseieco
Zadar
Thaw Bumbirogke Patrols as Sherbrooke Day Fails
Crowds swelled as authorities planned police guard lines for a controversial suspect case in New York state. A mixed force including Dominion police and immigration officers prepared a regional security operation to deter any attempted rescue, while court actions continued with Judge Hutchingon presiding.
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Bumbirogke
Baal
Sherbrooke
Abday
Y K. Thin
Otrowink
Eos Matton
Madion Ake
New York State
Hutchingon
Dominion Police
Dominiors Secret Service 10H
Immigration’ Authorities
Kenneth Eee
Shaw
Avives
Mill resumes at Steubenville after erupion of strike
OstpEners hor Day observed at the Pope i plant and it will resume in full Tuesday after being closed since Saturday morning. Last week the plant operated in full. It is thought that after Labor Day the strike and disorder will gradually resolve as strikers seek work elsewhere. Many have left for other jobs and more depart each day. Some will have to surrender homes begun to purchase by payments.
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Steubenville
Pope i
Jay
Fight Still On Over Income Tax Levy Plan
Washington September reports the Senate Finance Committee plans to set income tax rates with a threshold near $250,000, amid liberal Democrat opposition and caucus debate. Comment expected at caucus tonight as members signal resistance to compromise.
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Washington, D.C
Sénate
Arunce Committee
Mother Bud Price Charged With Forged Checks Again
The notorious check forger known as Mother Bud Price faced another Ga CHSCE charge. In Justice G J Gordon's court he allegedly passed a forged $4760 check on W P Horner of Lost Creek. The check drawn on United National Bank Clarkaburg misrepresented by James W Bolas for pipe line work.
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Bud’Price
Kavé Horner
Unida ‘National Bank
Clarkaburg
James W. Bolas
Dora
H. TR
de Tolan
Magnificent Displays of Floral and Textile Arts at Fair
The Telegram notes a grand exhibition featuring floral displays and fine needlework. Boys and girls display crafts including knitting, patchwork, paintings, and canning, with notable piano and photographic showcases. John Sopher leads the event with a large staff assisting.
Tabor Day Observed Delays Federal Operations Across DC
Washington September 1 Labor Day observance halted federal business with Senate tariff debate resuming and state, navy departments, and executive offices facing closures. The September term of the circuit court begins tomorrow under Judge Haymond Maxwell. jurors not required until Monday morning.
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Autociario Prepa
Washington
District of Columbia
Senate
Navy
Circuit Court
Haymond Staxwell
Fair Displays Highlight Federal White Slave Act Case
Federal officials accuse Tohs Anderson and associates of violating the Sallotial white slave act. Detained in county jail awaiting grand jury action from United States district court, they were brought from Ohio by federal deputy marshall. Aniprapa Green and Wilson from Faust Liverpool are also involved, facing charges tied to illicit activities and un stamped intoxicants. Ball set at 9000 dollars for Boyd, Jr. in related Wheeling committal.
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Tohs Anderson
Nexio
Uiq Pecor
Formigowr
Staten District Court
Hare
Iare
Moniar
Ohjo County Dal
Wich Williams
Amarghal
Aniprapa
Mtr. Boyd
Secretary Dan to urge steel armor plate at fair
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels urged Connecticut at the state fair to back a government program for armor plate production. He warned the nation is outmatched in armor and called for a face plate factory to ensure a steady supply, noting price pressures on wood costs and the need for a stronger defense component.
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Josephus “Daniels
The
Navy
Feeding Many at Crystal Restaurant This Week
The Crystal restaurant serves hundreds of fair visitors with quick service and homelike cooking. Proprietor Mr. Nixon has prepared to handle the extra business with well cooked, pure foods and reasonable charges.
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Nixon
Dresbachs Return Home From Trip Through Ohio and WV
Mr and Mrs EG Dresbach along with Mr Dresbachs mother and Mrs Dresbachs escort Mira Frances Preston arrived home Sunday evening after a several weeks automobile trip. They visited Pittsburg Columbus Cleveland Cheleville and other points in Ohio and West Virginia.
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EG. Dresbach
Labor Day Observed Amid AFL Membership Milestone
Labor Day events in New York marked the AFL reaching two million members with a parading audience of about 15 000 workers. Samuel Gompers was absent from the celebration in Atlantic City as he recovers from illness, while refugees arrived in Los Angeles after a Dorando raid by Go rebels.
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New York
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompérs
Wto
Atlantic City
Fnd
Machinery Show Calibrates Innovations At Civic Exhibit
A sprawling display at the city hall features mechanical science products for Fannie and Homie, with phonographs, clocks, radios, and furniture. The Barnes Hardware display and Lowndes department store present tools, plumbing, and elaborate furniture pieces, including a dining set and leather seating, alongside skilled cabinet work and glass artistry by Graton and colleagues.
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R Lowndes
Borth
FO. 4 Plumbing Company
Barnes Hardware Company
SY Hardware
Toolu
Go Edward
Wally
Te Hall
Wille Houss
Acro
Gaston
Weston
Paint Minuadt
Palnta
Varniee Furniture Polinkin
Guild Iaiogriny
Cheashlan
Clariss Sneg
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Margaret Prae
Prue Bull
Mayme R
Bedi
Haden
Dias
Maitig
Yon Buren Handy
Constant Mobile Os Paarl Garter
At & O
Charles K. Niles
Americ
West Virginia
Niles
Curtias Exhibition Company
Hammondaport
Robert McClung
Tne
Cty
Dean and Nuzum Amusement Company
A. D. Stout
oMt
Clare
O'Brien
McGinnis
Glenville
Durham
Gilmer County
Diamond King
Madam Pasha
Cairo
Egypt
Dean and Nuzum Amusement
Ike
Thoms J. Jones
Bill
Hart
MieUp
BAR Association
Secretary of State
Kelly
National Letter Carriers Association
Jon TS
Spgat Company
Virginia
Tito
Mreilework
Walla
Hoya
Ark Apackmannest
Phamantisto
Stem Piano Company
Player Pianos
Barlok
A. Die Corars
aDergmoda Bing
Yohn Sopher
Tabor
Dorando
Samuel Gompers
San
Angelhs
Calif
San Lego
Jusymax
Pittsburg
T. J. Findlay
Findiay
Tiare
Macek Land
Ely
Chupertainn
Nomedy
Turihar Aintifinn
Telegram
Wille
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