Statistical Aug 7 In History and Weather Notes
Historical events for August 7 include 1795 poet Joseph Loran Drake born and US peace terms prompting Spanish evacuation of Porto Rico and Philippines. Astronomical data note rises and moonset times, Mercury at perigee. weather section hints possible local showers and cooler night in southern areas. Rankin versus Hankin and other names appear in a brief docket-like listing.
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Joseph Loran Drake
Spain
United States
Porto Alen
Philippines
United States Central
Riley club members lead a lively Wright's Brave Thursday
A community gathering at Wright's Brave Thursday featured the Riley club with Nelda and other members, despite threats of wet weather. Entertainment included horse shows, singing, and a venturing party from Mrs. Bom, with Bert Allen shining in both horse displays and song. Multiple arrivals and departures marked a busy day as locals visited kin across towns, including Spades, Bloomington, and Evansville, while Miss Franke and Miss Abbott prepared visits and work arrangements.
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Riley Club
Wright
Jo O
Chis
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Bom
Brojve
Bert Allen
C P Shops All In Darkness
Canadian electricians from the C P shops end a period of darkness by fusing to work with non union labor. The move signals a shift in labor relations affecting the local electrical trades and project timelines.
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C.P
Canadian Electricians
Quiet Thursday as Strike Hits Winnipeg Rails
A strike shuts Canadian Pacific shops in Winnipeg with non union labor in use. About 60 pickets guard yards as hundreds of strikebreakers from St Paul Chicago and Pacific coast states arrive. Single men receive 5 and married men 7 weekly. train crews may join Sunday. Miss Olive Deering to sing Summertime at Theatorium tonight.
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Winnipeg
Man
Canadian Pacific Railway
St. Paul
Chicago
Pacific Coast
New England
J. H. McVey
Associated Press
Soo Itie
Great Northern
McVey
Federation of Labor
Moulders
Theatorium Pictures All Way 8s New-Weekad Others Follow
Theaters announce Friday and Saturday night programs with acts including Thaublesome Fly All For Bae and The Boy Directives Mids Deering to sing Summertime, offering a varied bill for audiences this weekend.
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Fiifay
Bae
Deering
Two Amateurs Appear Before Vincennes Fortnight Show
Thomas Meredith and Charley Smith travel to Vincennes this afternoon to perform tonight at the Mil theater in a fortnights program. Both listed as clever amateurs, they previously drew favor at the Airdome in a singing act and remain crowd favorites on amateur night.
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Thomas Meredith
Charley Smith
Vincennes
Smith
Meredith
Abnerard
Ned
Airdome
Garaghan Funeral for Mrs Martha Shaw Set at St Imons
Funeral services for Mrs Martha Gary Shaw, who died Thursday morning of heart trouble, will be held at St Imon's church Saturday morning at 8 o'clock. The funeral procession will leave the church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with burial in St. Jobo's cemetery.
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Martha Gary Shaw
Stimon's Church
Ist
Jobo's Cemetery
Local Music Store Moves to East Port Street
A brief item notes the Singer Sefein fing Machine store and oe bden have moved into the Joe Kiefer Music store on East Port Street. The store manager provided a short statement about the relocation and new contact details.
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Sefein
Oe Bden
Joe Kiefer
East Porth Atreet
Brn
Saidszt
Amateur Night at the Airdome Promises Greatest Show Yet
Tonight at the Airdome amateur night features Thesperian honorees making their first board appearances alongside veterans. The lineup includes contortionist Azula Fontaine, Herbert & Vance singers and dancers, and James McDuff imitator. New motion pictures and illustrated songs complete a top program, drawing crowds to what promises to be the coolest show in town.
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Wil Glompete
Airdome
Thesperian Honora Wil
Bex
Wil
Azula Fontaine
Herbert & Vance
Algo
James McDuff
Regree
Washington
PAMELA Advertises Coal Discount for August
The Mandabagh Coal Company announces a 25 percent discount on coal during August to keep employees working. Offers include lump coal at $2.70 per wagon load of thirty bushels or 9 cents per bushel, and Mine Tug coal at 7 cents per bushel or $2.10 per wagon load of twenty bushels. Prices rise after cool weather returns.
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Washington
Mandabagh
OAL Company I
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