Bell Dies at Beina Breagh Estate in Nova Scotia
Dr Alexander Graham Bell, famed inventor of the telephone, died at Beina Breagh near Braddock. He planned burial atop Mount Beton Breagh and left two daughters, Elsie Grosvenor and Marian Fairchild, with families in Washington. Bell witnessed a century of rapid telephony growth from a fatal illness after a life of pioneering experiments beginning in Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
N. S
Alexander Graham Bell
Beina-Breagh
Braddock
Mr. Bell
Bell
Marian Hubbard Fairchild
David G. Fairchild
Washington
Elsie M. Grosvenor
Mount Beton Breagh
Alexander Bell
Alexander Melville Bell
Edinburgh
Scotland
Brantford
Canada
Cheng’s Forces Defeat Sun Yat Sen’s Canton Republic
Bulletin from General Chen’s Canton HQ reports Chen Chiung Ming’s forces routing Sun Yat Sen’s Canton Republic troops at Shiuchow 130 miles north of Canton. Chen’s side claims 2000 rifles 21 machine guns nine cannons captured with 3000 enemy casualties. Chen’s losses not listed. A separate bulletin notes another Chen victory near Yungyun capturing 800 rifles. Sun Yat Sen says no battle updates received.
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Cheng
Canton
Chen Chung Ming
Peking Republic
Sun Yat Sen
Canton Republic
Shiuchow
Chihing
Shiachow
Chen
Chen Chiung Ming
Yungyun
Shinchow
Ten Reported Killed In Brooklyn Tug Boat Explosion
Ten men were reported killed when a tug boat exploded at the foot of Gold Street in Brooklyn. The vessel sank almost immediately, shattering windows in nearby buildings, as police and fire boats searched for bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gold Street
Brooklyn
Senate Report Opposes Ford Muscle Shoals Sale Plan
A Senate minority report urged rejecting Henry Ford s offer to purchase and lease Muscle Shoals nitrate and hydroelectric projects. It cites $3 million in losses since the armistice and argues government ownership would not remedy issues in fertilizer and power ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
Ala
Senate Agricultural Committee
Senate
Norris
Nebraska
Ladd
North Dakota
Capper
Kansas
Harrison
Mississippi
Carraway
Arkansas
Ransdell
Louisiana
Smith
South Carolina
Heflin
Alabama
Ford
Congress
Mr. Ford
Thousand Battle Forest Fires Threaten Northwest Timber
Firefighting crews stretch from the Rocky Mountains to the Columbia River and into Washington as thousands battle wildfires aided by dry conditions. Assistant state forester Theodore Goodyear says Washington is nearly helpless while fire wardens tackle the worst blazes. a firefighter dies near Focherek Idaho as hundreds of acres burn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Rocky Mountains
Montana
Columbia River
Washington
Theodore Goodyear
Calla
Focheréck
Idaho
New Speed Mark Expected At Detroit Air Races
Brigadier General William A. Mitchell after inspecting Selfridge Field predicted a new speed record at the October national airplane races. He cited several new type planes with a 64 horsepower engine entering the Pulitzer trophy race as a key event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
William A. Mitchell
Army
Air Service
Selfridge Field
Mount Clemens
Mitchell
Raven Farmers Plan Motor Trip
A group of Raven farmers announced a planned motor trip on August 10. They expect modest turnout and hope to discuss farming issues and community needs during their journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raven Farmers
Crops Flourish Across Russia Boosted by Rain and Sun
Moscow reports indicate an exceptionally strong grain crop for 1922 with rye and wheat thriving in Volga and Ukraine regions. Potatoes and vegetables are productive. cattle fatten on green pastures. Officials foresee a harvest near three and a half billion poods, potentially ending famine if transport and hoarding are controlled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Russia
Volga
Siberia
Ukraine
Name Board to Extend U. S. Trade Commission Named
The Southern Commercial Congress announces a commission to study extending American trade with Europe. Members include Clarence J. Owens director general and affiliates from Tennessee Georgia Alabama Virginia Ohio Massachusetts Massachusetts Illinois Missouri Kansas Connecticut and Hawaii with governors selecting appointees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Southern Commercial Congress
Aait
Europe
Clarence J. Owens
John T. Brownlee
Knoxville
Tenn
James F. McCracken
Valdosta
Emmett B Gans
Hierstown
James C Harris
Shoield
Ala
Atlanta
A. T. Simonda
Fitchburg
Mass
Arthur Bolling Johnson
Chicago
J. c. Cooper
Hawai
Auto Plants Fear Coal Shortages in Michigan
Michigan industries face fuel shortages with possible shutdowns in days. Ford Motor Company in Detroit has a 14 day coal supply and may cease operations without new shipments. Other auto firms statewide are in critical condition amid uncertain coal deliveries from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancing
Mich
Michigan
State Public Utilities Commission
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Washington
Commissioners Meet In North Carolina County Session
The State Association of County Commissioners will hold its annual session in Chapel Hill August 4 16 and 17 hosted by the University of North Carolina at Girard Hall and the YMCA. Governor Morrison will join for a joint session on Wednesday with talks on Improved County Government. agriculture and public education will be discussed by state leaders and university officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bern
Craven County
Goldsboro
Chamber of Commerce
Raleigh
State Department of Agriculture and State College
Pinehurst
Leonard Tufts
Corporation
Kirkpatrick
Criven
Tuts
Fayetteville
Dunn
Smithfield
North Carolina
Aead
State Association of County Commissioners
Chapel Hill
State Associaton’ of
Univer North Carolina
Girard Hall
Dasoclatten
Morrison's
Morrison
Tweeday
A. B. Patton
Ville
Harry Chase
B. 8
Breason
Department of
W. Morgag
Hertford
Association
Carelina
Frank Parker
Wake Forest Summer Sessions End Abruptly
Wake Forest closes its summer session with final exams completed and about 300 students departing. Enrollment rose about 35 percent from 1921, under Dr. D Bryan and a committee, sustaining growth in the summer school and planning for future expansion. The law school remains in session through August 31 for bar-related examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wake Forest
D. Bryan
State Supreme Court
Not given in source
Mrs. William Flowers laments that she cannot judge others’ parenting, saying only her own children are well behaved. She implies others’ children lack proper upbringing.
Bowles Divorce Notice in Watauga County NC
Roxie Bowles sues Clarence Bowles in the Superior Court of Watauga County for a divorce. The defendant must appear before the Clerk on September 8, 1022, and answer or demur to the complaint or the relief requested will be granted. Filed July 31, 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Watauga County
Roxie Bowles
Clarence Bowles
Notice of Administration for Alive A Eller Estate
Administratrix Lucrecia Greer notifies all creditors and claimants of the estate of Alive A Eller to present debts or claims within 12 months from August 1, 1922. The undersigned admix is T E Bingham attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucrecia Greer
Alice A. Eller
Dee
T. E. Bingham
Atty
Notice of public claim on votes and counter claims
Notice states on December 12, 1921 A A Johnson holds three votes with first saving paid and second and third paid as counter claims per agreement. Signed December 12, 1921 and July 10, 1922 by D P Wyke Shulls Mills North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Johnson
D, P
Wyke
Shulls Mills
N, C
Notice of Administration for James W. Vines estate
R Vines as Administrator notifies all claimants to present debts within twelve months or be barred. Creditors must settle accounts promptly. Dated July 20, 922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Vines
Executrix Notice for J. J. L. Church Estate
Martha Maia executrix notifies all creditors to present claims within 12 months or be barred. Debts to the estate should be paid promptly. Birth date listed as June 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. L. Church
Martha Maia
Notice of Sale of Real Estate Under Mortgage
Notice of sale to satisfy a mortgage on property in Boone Township Whenga county North Carolina. D L Setzer and Lyle Setzer defaulted on 1921 mortgage for 1500 dollars. Sale at Boone courthouse door August 2nd 122 at 10 o clock in the morning to the highest bidder for cash. Containing acres more or less. JOHN LEWIS Mortgagee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Setzer
Lyle Setzer
Register of Deeds
Watangs County
Court House
Boone
Watauounty
N.C
Boone Township
Whienga County
North Carolina
B. R. Brown
L. F. Cottrell
Orth
W. H. Green
W. H. Greene
J’. Norris
W. P. Norris
Howard's Creek
Howard’s Creek
W. P. Jones
T. C. Norris
Ford
John Lewis
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DR. Bell
Beina Breagh
Tarif. Washingtam
LAOD
Pinghurst
Raleigh-Pinehurst
Craven Agricultural Committee
John Simon
Solomon David
Richard Nevid
George and
Pollock Streets
Zefy
Burlington
Alamance
Wift
Monsos
Sparta
Greece
Monty
New Bernians
R. Vines
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