Wind and hail wreck crops in Wood County
A severe wind and hail storm swept across Wood County causing widespread damage. Orchards and forests were leveled, barns roofed, roads blocked by fallen trees and debris, and crops stripped or destroyed. Officials say the total crop loss is likely high and will be difficult to estimate.
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Ae Sumtay Register
W. Va
Lee
Newt
Acrose Steele
Oeart
Slate Districts
Barna
Devastating Midwest Storm Slashes Minnesota Areas
Reports from August 15 describe a violent storm sweeping across Minnesota and nearby states. Farms suffered severe damage with uprooted trees broken panes crushed grain and deep hail dents. Governor and local officials note thousands in property losses and widespread agricultural impact across Benton and surrounding counties.
Grama Postmaster Steps Down Amid Political Pressure
In Gratton West Virginia on August 15 Postmaster A J Nucum resigned after four years in office. James W Holt of the Sentinel assumed control with deputy Kusnt. Nucum, a Union veteran, leaves a steady rising business and a clear record despite a shift to fund a Republican organ in the county.
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Grama
The
Register
Gratton
W. Va
A. J. Nucum
James W. Holt
Sentinel
Ey Kusnt
Nozam
Sod
P- 18
Wheel Horse Mo rary returns to public life in West Virginia
Willing B. Morary, longtime Democratic wheel horse and Lewis County prosecuting attorney, emerges from typhoid confinement to public cheers as he rides down Math Street in Dr. M.S. Moly’s carriage. Citizens hail his recovery with warmth and pride. New incorporations chartered include Kanawha City Building and Improvement Company and the West Virginia Baptist Education Society with offices in Clarksburg and strong Baptist backing. World’s Fair commissioners’ visit to China’s minister signals official support and future Chicago preparations. 56 inch muslin sales noted.
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Democratic Party
Lewis Bobs Tp
Sunday Register
Wrarox
W. Va
Willing B. Morary
Lewis County
Math Strest
M.S. Moly
Mr. McGary
Sundry Register
Onauiesros
Kanawha City Bulding and Improvement Company
W. A. MarCorkle
West Virginia Baptist Education Society
Clarksburg
Great Ball Game At Muncington Persists In WV News
A vivid report from Morgantown details a high quality baseball clash in Muncington between the Parkersburg Senators and the Bartletts before about 400 spectators. It describes a pitchers’ duel with early scoring and stellar defensive plays, noting a remarkable second baseman pickup and that Bartletts held a narrow lead into late innings. Other items include Ohio Valley League action with the Red Lions of Wheeling, stock news from Louisville about club control, Morris Park and Garfield Park race results, Hawthorne results, and the death of Rev John Henry Hopkins aged 81, among brief notes.
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Muncington
Senators of
Parkers
Sunday Register
Manninaton
W. Va
Senators
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Bartletts
Barletts
TG Rmr
Morgantown
Hastings
Brody
Turbulent Wheat Rally On New York Board Of Trade
Wheat prices surged amid European shortage talk and a frenzied trading session on the New York Board of Trade. December futures reached about 1.08 dollars, with spikes to 1.14 and 1.18 before retreating. bears attacked but bulls regained momentum as European buyers entered, prompting speculation about influential figures and syndicates behind the volatility.
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Europe
Board of Trade
Ince Hutchinson
Bears
New York
Max
Jim” Keene
Chicago Board of Trade
Keene
Phillip Armour
B. P. Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Phillies Triumph In Exciting Philadelphia Pittsburg Game
PriLape Lema Pa August 15 Philadelphia defeated Pittsburg 4 to 2 in a tightly played game with solid team offense and strong pitching by Thornton and Baldwin. Umpire Hart of New York called the game.
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PriLape Lema
Ruste
Hines
Umpin Powers
Battin
Powers
Ocition
Wasmxetos
TD. C
Carsay
Washington
Athletic
Weyhing
Kerlus
Lousville
Tanisiville
Columbus
Wheat Pit Frenzy Drives December Prices Higher
A chaotic wheat market day in Crtcaco captures broad global tensions on breadstuffs. Rumors swirl about notable traders Keene and Hutchinson fueling bulls while Pardridge’s bears ride price swings to 1.053 and beyond. Traders fear margin calls, foreign selling, and possible dealer defaults as crowds surge and then recede, leaving questions about future directions.
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Crtcaco
Russia
France
Germany
Austria
Hungary
India
America
James W. Keene
New York
Cutler
Pardridge
Stiill
B. P. Hutchinson
Chicago Bears
Shorts
Prediction of Heat Wave and Storm Over The Nation
Weather expert Prof. Foster forecasts a cross continental storm wave from the 10th to 20th with Pacific coast departure on the 22nd. The storm will reach the Atlantic coast by the 26th, bringing hottest weather to the South and a hot Eastern period by the 23rd or 24th. Some localized heavy rain may occur, but overall rainfall will be deficient, worsening droughts through early September.
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St. Josefu
Foster
Pacific Coast
Rocky- Allegheny
Atlantic
Mississippi Valley
Drouth
Dared to Death at Coney Island Balloon Ascension
At Coney Island this afternoon Miss Annie Harkess of Terre HauteInd died instantly when her parachute failed during a five hundred foot ascent. A large crowd watched as the parachute opened and the burden fell with deadly velocity.
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le Arconaut
Orvcisxatt
Coney Island
Annie Harkess
Terrs Haute
Ind
Police Court Roundup of Thefts and Fights on City Streets
Yesterday morning Edward Dillon and Peter Foley were jailed after a Friday night arrest for stealing a coat and vest from Lee Dewning at the stone bridge. A stranger named Charles Francis was arrested for window smashing and peddling without a license. A serious affray near Market and Twenty-second streets left Adam Buch with a knife wound, while several men including Ditmer and Kitevis were held. Buch refused dressing by Dr. Campbell. A late-night fight at Schenck's Hall drew police attention but the unknown aggressor remains unnamed. Mrs. Ditty's house of ill fame faced police complaints with the madame warned to quiet noise. Fourteen court cases proceeded with fines, terms, and licenses addressed. one man dismissed, another jailed, and a man denied being a named suspect in a cutting incident at the Fair Grounds.
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Edward Dillon
Peter Foley
Lukens
Lee Dewning
Justice Rodgers
Mark
Isaac Prager
Charles Francis
Market
Adam Buch
Watson, Cruce and
Donnelley
Frank Ditmer
Charles and Lous Kitevis
Buch
Menkembler’s
Campbell
Spragg
Mrs. Ditty
Tl-Fame
Felke
John Connors
Combs
Connor
C. B. Rose
Harry Lane
John Carr
Buck ‘Tyler
William Payne
Charles Frazier
Moundsville Campmeeting Day Three Opens With Services
The third day of the Moundsville camp meeting opened with a full schedule of morning and afternoon services led by Rev. Geo F Broadhead Rev Amos Johnson and Rev C M Boswell. Music by Prof Excell and a large audience attended including visitors from distance. Evening programs featured a young peoples meeting and a closing service. Weather and attendance anticipated a record turnout. CAMP NOTES report local visitors and a strike update from Wheeling Island with workers returning to work after a dispute over pay and casting quality.
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Moundsville
Geo. F. Broadhead
E. 0
Excel
Amos Johnson
C. M. Boswell
George ©. Reed
Dickinson College
D. W. Gordon
O. Excell
Carrie
Hertha Zane
F. P. Bunn
Annie Hall
Wheeling Island
Silon May Motta
Fxs
May Moffat
Bradshaw
Emma Westwood
South Wheeling
Arch Moffat
Wheeling
Thomas White
Comstock, Castle & Co
Cabinet Meeting Tightens Corn Duties Amid Socialists Pressure
Berwyn dispatch reports that the cabinet, while modified, refuses to reduce corn duties absent compulsion. Ministers expect large grain imports from America to avert shortages as winter nears. Socialists push propaganda amid hardship, while Emperor William walks Europe’s busy streets with no knee injury impact.
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ST. Associatat Freee
Berwyn
Miguel
America
Prosa
Germany
Hell
Wiliam
Kell
North Sea Canal
Breneh
Cronstads
Russia
Akese
Cronstadt
World’s Convention of Y M C A Continues At Austenpas
The World’s Convention of Young Men’s Christian Associations met at Austenpas on August 15. Papers by Herr Tetslog, Karl Fries, and Edwin P. highlighted the growth of secretaries and gym directors. Reports show 1,186 staff employed by American associations, up 40 percent since the last convention, with 4,151 associations linked to the central committee and distribution across nations.
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Austenpas
Herr Tetslog
Germany
Karl Fries
Stockholm
Edwin P
Brooklyn
Lee
Committee On the
Central Committee
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Holland
Switzerland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
France
Prussia
Africa
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Rasolu
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Justice of the Peace
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W. Ve
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West Union Cemetery
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Monongah
Dirs
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Stephen Elkins
A. J. Fleming
Fairmont
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G. F. Hrennan
M. G. ‘Tyler
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Matrix
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Eletricia
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Chicago
Geo 1Atifal & Co
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Buccannon
Loulsville Club
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Louisville Baseball Club
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Garfield Track
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Tenny
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Cynosure
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Tea
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Matilda Drstreennd
Joe Carter
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Protestant Episcopal Church
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Geo
Titel
General Sport
Cincinnati
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Partridge
Atica
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Afema
Portsmouth
Reardon
Iiquor
Italy
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Weibe
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Trade Union Congress
New Castle
Trade Unione of
National Labor Congress
Federation
Wilson
Health Board
Blue Coats
South Side
Schenck's
Andrew Shefflin
MaCulloch Street
Nastia Ath
M Buttal Co
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Reicheanger
Gore
Weasenry
Emperer
Young Men's Christian Association
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