Shortage Hits Rail Cars Amid Mines Idle On Monongahela
Readable notes describe severe car shortages across Monongahela and West Virginia lines as mines idle and empties scarce. Reports show 1620 cars allocated to certain divisions, coke loading orders, and daily slips for Thursday with 100 cars expected, all pointing to constrained supply and ongoing distribution to Tidewater and public facilities. Continues on page eight.
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Fairmont
Wester
2Fonon Railway
Monongah Division
Rhe
Rand Ohio Railroad
C&rh
Baltimore
Gare
Beuwsen
Monongahela Rath
West Virginia
Cherie
Helen's Run
Binganow
Armand Railway
Bells Harris Lets New Dog Carry His Roll
A local note describes Bells Harris allowing a newly arrived dog to carry a roll through a courthouse. Harris praises the dog for returning a wad of money when asked, saying the animal understands commands and is a loyal helper.
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Bells Harris
New Dog
Harris
Texas
Court House
Barris
Opel
County Teachers Institute Planned by Superintendent Toothman
County Superintendent Homer C Toothman announced a five day teachers institute at the Adller school beginning August 0th The program includes Dr Barbe an English teacher on the platform Dr Murphy of Slippers will discuss subjects such as First Day In School and Relationship of Parent and Teacher Miss Lucile Henry will lead musical aspects A Washington area Red Cross representative will speak on good roads a University delegate will discuss improvements Rural school records will be demonstrated by a Victrola representative All superintendents Wilson and Toothman will attend requiring all teachers to participate.
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Homer C. Toothman
Adller
Toothman
Barbe
Wilson and Toothman
Bunner Buried in Family Cemetery
Impressive funeral services last evening for K. Clay Danner, engineer, of Baltimore, killed Monday morning. At half line residence on Maryland Avenue, Rev. J. C. Buckles led services at Diamond Street Methodist Episcopal church in a large gathering. Today at noon the body was moved to Fairview church on Bunner's Ridge for further rites attended by many relatives. Interment followed at Banner Cemetery by Undertaker Red Jenkins.
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K. Clay Danner
Baltimore
Maryland Avenue
J.C. Buckles
Diamond ‘Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Fairview
Bunner’s Ridge
Banner Cemetery
Red Jenkins
Murderer Eugene Leroy linked to shipboard arrest and cross country chase
A Detroit police manhunt ties Eugene Leroy to a murder case with a trunk linked to a body found in New York. Leroy, aboard a British cruiser Dryden in Rio de Janeiro, faces extradition while authorities trace connections to New York Mississippi Alabama and Detroit. A $5,000 reward spurs leads across Canada Mexico and the Bahamas as Leroy's movements draw police attention nationwide.
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Rio Janeiro
Eurogane
Leroy
Detroit
Michigan
Hsite
Creighter Dryden
United States
Maritime Police
New York
Vrark
Eugene Leroy
Minsssippi
Alabama
Tatum
Broomnt
Andrew J
Ork Eaprasaman
Fernander Ho
Palica Bn
Dr. Woods
Anchor
jBrank
Leo Trumbull
Swithh Leroy
Harper Avenue
Trumbull
Theo
Mrs. Jackson
Kid McCoy Jackson
Stursin
Kitty Lon
Jackson
Nto Polien
Birmingham
Abhams
Jeeknan
Birming
Canada
Mexico
Brull
Bahamas
Chicago
Insane Woman Fires On Children Then Self
Aug 25 report from Ansociated Press describes Laura L. Brown firing at her two children, a 10 year old daughter and her son, in their home in Call, injuring none seriously before turning the gun on herself. Mrs Brown was described as in nervous disorder and under treatment by authorities at the time.
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Laura L. Brown
Es Brown
Tna
Brown Hay
Davis to Spend Two Months in United States
John W. Davis ambassador to Great Britain arrived in New York aboard the steamship Olympic with Mrs Davis and his daughter. He said he would have no statement to make upon arrival and declined to say whether he would meet Gov Cox or discuss future plans before delivering an address on Saturday.
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Associated Press
New York
John W.davis
Great Britain
Davis
Leding
Olympic
United States
Gov. Cox
Ariven
Nestor
Bridge financing plan fuels civic budget drive
A city committee report outlines a financing plan for completing the new river bridge. It proposes a Citizens Budget Aid Syndicate to raise 125000 to 150000 dollars, with funds borrowed from local banks. The report lists committee members and notes the project aims to secure city support and completion financing.
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Bee P
Citizens ‘Budge
RT. Cunningham
James A. Meredith
G. M
Dorothy Ruth
Ana
Swarts
Manns Wait Hoad Gond Ut Piarmont Kiwania Club Meeting Report
At a weekly ciih meeting McKinney criticized Governor MacCorkle remarks about a scheme denying closing tolls and termination of a railroad project. A committee of Jane Meredith and Rollo was formed to investigate interest amid proposals for entertainment and tool trades. Speakers Mr and Mrs A B Smith attended. discussion covered entertainment and related committees with Dr A Smith presiding at the illness convention.
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Piarmont
Kiwania Clib
McKinney
Ciih
MacCorkle
Jane Meredith
Rollo
Smith
Park Mabury
Holt
Way
Incomplete OCR Summary of Court Procedings
A fragmentary OCR text references a court action involving Secretary Colby, a state department, and a request to cite an injunction or proceeding. It mentions the American Civil League and an amendment war with district supreme court involvement. The excerpt is garbled and unclear.
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Hngtom
Colby
American Camal League
Amodtate
Aioe
Dinara Toe Leads Pairmorsty Team In Local Finance
Dinara Toe, star of Pairmorsty, headlines a local finance feature as she and teammates navigate stats and community support in Ronceverte. The piece highlights financial concerns, athletic figures, and regional ties shaping the season.
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Fam Ronceverte
Stats
Dinara Toe
Pairmorsty
Wiate Miele Arid
Experienced Indy typist by 10car corporation
A terse note notes a job posting for an experienced Indy typist with a 10car corporation. It mentions a stale meeting and a salary expectation, with a garbled address fragment reading 200 West Virginax. The readable elements indicate a corporate staffing context in Indianapolis.
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10- Car Corporation
Stale Mee
Perinon
Bor
West
Virginax
East Side Post Office to Open, Station Planned
An August notice announced a suitable room across 1,300 feet is sought to host a post office end station on the East Side. Holt and Neely named to furnish room and equipment, with bids welcome. The plan aims to ease delays for residents who now must visit the central station for mail, packages, and parcels.
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Lember
Holt
Neely
Aneb A. Oula
Barnes Falls
Business Mall
Weather Prophet Richard Predicted Warm Septembers
Almanac legend Poor Richard predicts hotter days in September and October, with backers expecting near record crops and generous warmth. Farmers note a strong seed push, trusting his forecast despite some doubts about certainty.
Man Pleads Guilty and Seeks Arrest at PD
Oliver Fetty walked into police headquarters and pleaded guilty to striking a woman. He asked to be arrested and was granted the request, posting a forfeit for appearance at police court.
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Oliver Fetty
Indigestion Claims Bailved Man in Wheeling
A garbled Wheeling report states a man died from indigestion while at a Pennsylvania road stop. The incident includes misread lines about witnesses, a Pittsburgh connection, a medical responder, and a vehicle in an unclear scene.
Toolman: was writen ere
Othman ue hk sho mop county supermetext toolman is cited in a short historical note with unclear context. The fragment mentions Othman and hk sho mop in a county setting, suggesting a local or administrative reference from the period.
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Othman UE
HK Sho Mop
County Supermetext
Toolman
NextCoal Probe Expanded at Tidewater Drive
Washington August 3 Announcement expands probe against profiteering of coal with focus on Tidewater points and the main complaints centered at Haupton Road. Renewed activity ordered in Baltimore by Special Assistant Attorney General Mitchell directing the campaign against profiteering.
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Ctain
Tidewater
Haupton Road
Baltimore
Specie
Genera Mitchell
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