Appraisal filed on Thompson estate in Uniohntown court
Court records reveal a detailed appraisal of Jo sah Thompson properties valued at 65.39 million dollars. Appraisers Julian Kennedy R C Crawford and ROM Hite report extensive coal holdings in Greene and Washington counties along with land across Allegheny Beaver Fayette and West Virginia plants. Total assets include stocks bonds mortgages and real estate, with the appraisal presented to Judge Van Swearingen and filed by court order.
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Uniontown
Josah
Thompson
Julian Kennedy
R. C. Crawford
Rom
Hite
See Court
Greene County
Thomps
Washington County
West Virgins
Greene Angton
West Virginia
Allegheny
Arzortrong
Beaver
Fayette County
Gudge J. Q. van Swearingen
W. J. Sturgis
Floods in China Cause Widespread Drowning Losses
An overseas dispatch reports unprecedented floods in the Chinese provinces of Kwangsi and Canton causing many drownings. Rail and trade halted, relief coordinated by Mabel Boardman and Red Cross with Secretary Lansing. Donations pledged and telegraphed to aid flood sufferers.
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Afashington
Kwangsi
China
Kent Canton
Red Cross
Christian Herald
Canton
Har- Bar
Buxa
Mabel Boardman
New
Red Cross Relief Committee
Lansing
Btata
Panton
Sulfarera
Paame
Cross
Police Chief Receives Threatening Letter in New Orleans
July 12 two more mailed letters threaten disaster to British merchants and mule ships and demand release of Hans Halle. Police Chief Reynolds says the missives are serious while some observers doubt their authenticity, noting stylistic similarities to a prior Sunday letter.
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Ing
Orleans
Pearce
Maul
Hans Halle
New Orleans Times Picayune
Reynolds
Newspaper Contempt Case Argued Today
In Elkins on July 3 the contempt motion against H C Orden of Wheeling was to be reconsidered before Judge Wadden in the U S District Court. Alec Weil for the prosecution and Judge John H Molt for the defense argued as a ruling later in day. Weil contends the company ceased being a party to the case when the contempt charge arose.
Grand Jury Says Diet Was Improper In County Jail
Huntington, July 13. The grand jury investigating the county jail found improper feeding and unsanitary conditions. They reported the diet consisted mainly of beans, with old meat rarely served, and overcrowding noted among petty offenders. The sheriff is paid 50 cents daily for prisoner care.
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Huntington
W. Va
Grant
Hearing on water rates in Western Pennsylvania cities
Hearing before the Public Service Commission on complaints by Greensburg Jeannette Menor and other towns against Westmoreland Water Company opened today. The grievances claim service is inadequate and rates are excessive. Dr Thomas White prominent physician dies in Sonnersville aged 71 in bed at home after retiring in good health.
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Associated Press
Public Service Commission
Greensburg
Jeannette
Menor
Pennsylvania
Westmoreland
Sonnelsville
Thomas White
Oil Well Craze Grips Evans City Yards
Evans City Pa sightings report a growing oil well boom on church and adjacent lots. Wells on Lutheran and Pierce Jot properties yield 18 and 15 barrels per hour, while 36 drill sites and a gas gasser on George Spiegel lot push local activity. The People's Natural Gas is installing valve caps as pressure wanes, with supply concerns looming if wells hold.
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Evans City
Derricka
South Penalt
B. F. White
McSweeney& Co
Pierce
Evana City
George Spiegel
Keesport
People’s Natural Gas Company
People's Company
Antimeten
Washers Must Go Says Mayor Bowen
Mayor Anthony Bowen denounces public misconduct by men who insult women in city streets and subways. Earl Smith, accused of harassing Louise Carder on Market Street, was tried by the mayor, confessed, and received a $20 fine and 30 days in jail.
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Anthony Bowen
Earl Smith
Louise Carder
Market Street
Buckhannon and Northern Hailroad Company
Merchant Wirec
Lovelock
East Side
Merchant Street
Smith
Miss Carder
Helms
Bowen
Misa Carder
Noted United States Geologist Dies Today
Joseph A. Holmes, director of the Federal Bureau of Mines in Washington, dies in Denver at 55 from tuberculosis. A South Carolina native, he led a safety and education campaign that reduced underground worker deaths and earned him the title father of the bureau of mines.
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United States
AES Associates
Aceon
Denver
Col
Joseph Austin Holmes
Federal Bureau of Mines
Washington
Washington, D.C
Joseph A. Holmes
Bureau of Mines
Prisoners repaint court house fence and prepare for more work
A crew of marines scraped and repainted the fence around the court house lawn yesterday. Officials say many prisoners will perform additional tasks in the coming weeks, weather permitting, as part of the labor program.
Girl Abused in Mannington Tells Shocking Tale
Eleven year old Anna Waltman from Pittsburgh recounts a troubling incident in Mannington. A group of suspected criminals and women arrived separately, staying under the Waltman name. A man stole over 1000 dollars from a streetcar conductor, with Pennsylvania authorities seeking him, while other suspects faced charges in Connellsville and bond issues. Local residents report a tense atmosphere as the group evaded police.
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Fairmont
Mannington
Se Ierses
le Anna
Waltman
Pitsbureh
Anna
Mannigton
Wo Wonan
Obos
Artie Annis
Bélgg
Jibe
Connellville
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Connellaviilestar
Sue
Waltuiaa
Annasiya
Lucy
Jong
Thaw Declared Insane By Dr. Flint Alienist Testimony
New York July 13 At the Thaw hearing Dr. Austin Filot an alienist testified he had seen Thaw win 906 and noted his appearance and behavior in the courtroom. He stated he believed Thaw is insane and described paranoia or constitutional inferiority with paranoid trends as the character of his mental troubles.
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New York
Austin Filot
Fitatwan
Thaw
Wrecked Boat's Crew Reaches Port Safely
In fog, the steamer Choctaw of the Cleveland Chittenden Company collided with the Wahcondah near Prosque Island in Lake Huron. Crew led by Captain Charles Fox aboard the Nahcondah reached Zarnle Ontario safely. The Choctaw sank after the collision. Wahcondah was damaged but stayed afloat due to watertight compartments.
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Huros
Mich
Charles Fox
Chostaw
Cleveland Chittren Company
Konigsberg Sunk By British Monitors
A British river monitor engagement on the River Runs sees the German cruiser Konigsberg partly destroyed on July 4 and its batteries claimed four British soldiers. A week later the monitors returned and completed the destruction.
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Konigsberg
London
East Africa
Shriners to Elect New Potentate in Seattle Meet
J Purmum Stevens of Portland is slated to become Imperial Potentate as the Imperial Council of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine holds its annual convention in Seattle from July 15 to 18.
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J. Purmum Stevens
Portland
Imperial Council
Seattle
Prohibition Arrests Reported Across 50 Towns in West Virginia
A State Department of Prohibition survey shows 60 towns had 14,471 arrests in 1913-14 the wet year and 7,684 in 1914-25 the dry year with 7,639 to 2,730 drunk arrests. Twelve towns, including Newburg Keyser Shepherdstown East Bank and Charleston, posted more dry year arrests.
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Charleston
Virginia
State Department of Prohibition
Atre
Parkersburg
Newburg
Keyser
Shepherdstown
East Bank
Clendenin
Bim Grove
Milton
Oak Hill
Terra Arts
Anderson
Wil Mamatown
Middlebourne
Williamstown
Wood County
Ohio River
Marietta
Haseen
Mariett
Charlestows
Carranza May Be Recognized by U S Officials
Washington officials hope for a new Carranza government in Mexico City after its occupation by Gonzalez. Villa reports a decisive win over Obregon near Augusta Calenses and has sent a strong column outward. Officials say central Mexico warfare may intensify amid ammunition shortages and ongoing supply lines.
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Washington
Mexico City
Caranza
Pablo Gonzelea
United States
Geeeral Villa
Carranza
Obregon
Agusta Calenses
Villa
Ceutenants
Republic
Prohibition Party Excluded From West Virginia Ballot
Clarksburg West Virginia July 13 The Prohibition party is not listed on the official ballot due to a new election law. The measure requires at least five percent of the total vote in a county district or state at the last general election for ballot access, excluding judges and presidential electors.
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Clarksburg
W.va
Irving
West Virginia
Prohibition Party
Bombs Rained by Aeroplanes on Ammunition Lines
German attack targets French positions under violent curtain of fire as aerial bombardment continues. Japanese observers noted heavy German air involvement. Allied anti aircraft fire struggles to slow the onslaught amid advancing fronts.
England Will Apply Muni tion War Act to Cost Strike
Officials announce the cost of a strike under the Munitions War Act will be examined. The report notes government action to constrain production costs and related fiscal implications amid industrial action in Britain.
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EnglAnd
Ondon
South Wales
Met
Walter Rusemaus
Board of Trade
Assailants Fall Back and German Counter Attacks Reported
Paris dispatches relay an official war progress bulletin describing a German assault against French lines near Aprimont Regnievily and the forest of Le Pretre repulsed. Allied aviators bombarded the Vigneuille area, dropping 17 bombs, with fires started. Berlin reports French grenade attacks repulsed at Souchez and gains near Cabaret Rouge, with prisoners taken. London notes coal strike measures and shifting war-front rumors amid Mackensen’s movements and Romanian neutrality diplomacy.
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Paris
Taby- Finths
Aprimont
Regnievily
le Pretre
Berlin
London
Save Our
Souchez
Arran
Meuse
la Proire
Presbyterians Plan Splendid New Church Edifice
Plans for a new Presbyterian church in the city are under review by the building committee after submittals from six architects. A decision is expected within a week, with ground broken by early September following preparation of plans and specifications. J Walter Barnes chairs the committee.
Post Office Robbery Reported in Apollo Area
July 15 report from Apollo Pa states the Balings post office was robbed during the night. Stamps valued at 800 dollars were stolen and 75 dollars in cash taken. State troops from Gremlins jure are aiding the search for the robbers.
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Ay Asociatet
Appolo
Baling
Tere
Weather Outlook for West Virginia and Western Regions
Generally fair conditions persist through tonight and into Wednesday across West Virginia and the western areas. Light winds and mild temperatures expected with no significant precipitation reported.
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West Virginia
Santa
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