Peace Flag Raised in Pittsburg District Mines
Associated Press reports that 14,000 miners in the Pittsburg district and the Pittsburg Coal Co have a tentative path to settlement after the coal firm initiated talks. A conference is planned for tomorrow as union leader Feehan signs optimism that an amicable settlement may avert a strike despite earlier threats.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Coal Co
Feehan
Miners Union
Pittsburgival Co
Weehan
Pittsburg Coal Company Sees Optimistic Labor Talks
A Pittsburg Coal Company statement today says no strike is expected after last night’s message. The letter emphasizes willingness to remedy violations and treat employees as in the past, indicating an optimistic outlook for a peaceful resolution.
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Pittsburg Coal Company
Ohe Coal Company
Caleb Powers Case May Be Postponed to November Term
Georgetown Ky August 1 The Caleb Powers case is likely to be continued to the November court term. No effort was made to appoint a special judge to replace Judge J E Robbins. Defense attorneys have asked Governor Beckham to name a judge but no action taken. Powers laments the death of train victim Tallow Dick Combs who had been linked to the Goebel murder. Judge M J Saufley is favored for presiding judge.
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Georgetown
Caleb Powers
J. E. Robbins
Beckham
Powers
Robbins
Dick” Combs
Combs
Goebel
Col
Thomas C. Campbell
Campbell
M. J. Saufley
Stanford
Roanoke Man Narrowly Escapes Poisoning
Roanoke Va August 1 James 8 Beetwright business manager of the Virginia Female College had a narrow escape from death by accidental poisoning today. He took what he thought would help him sleep but took a stronger drug. Two doctors treated him for several hours before he was out of danger.
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Roanoke
Convicted Murderer Billik Sentenced to Hang
Herman Billik, found guilty of poisoning Mary Vzralby, was sentenced to be hanged October 11 in Chicago. He cried, denied guilt, and claimed the evidence was manufactured while Judge Barnes praised the trial as fair.
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Chicago
Herman Billik
Mary Vzralby
Billik
Barnes
Plead Guilty to Murder in the First Degree
An unknown white man struck by a Chesapeake and Ohio passenger train near Preston was picked up by a conductor and taken to Tanner hospital. He regained consciousness before dying and gave his name as James Murray, initially saying he was from Philadelphia and later from Oklahoma.
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Lexington
Preston
Tanner Hospital
James Murray
Philadelphia
Oklahoma
Frank Stephenson to Be Hanged October Twenty Fifth
In Mercer county Frank Stephenson pleaded guilty to murder in the first degree for the September 21 1906 killing of Mose Blagman. Judge Maynard sentenced him to death with execution set for October 25 at the Moundsville penitentiary, the first such sentence in the county’s history.
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Mercer County
Moundsville
Larinceton
Frank Stephenson
Mose Blagman
Stephenson
Maynard
Crane Creek
Hugh G. Woods
Alex M. Sutton
Freak Stevenson
Beriof
Mose Plagman
Woods
MosesBlayman
Sutton
Frank Stevenson
Cponsel
West Virginia
Crystal Cowl and Coke Company
Maroner
Williams Leading Vardaman in Senatorial Contest
In Jackson Mississippi August 1 incomplete returns from the Democratic primaries show Congressman John Sharp Williams ahead of Governor Vardaman for the senatorial nomination by about three to one. Half the state heard, with Charles Scott and A F Noell leading for governor by small margins. a second primary will be needed. Lieutenant governor Luther Manship leads by a large majority amid favorable weather and a heavy vote. no disorder reported.
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Luther Manship
Oklahoma Republicans Nominate State Ticket
Tulsa Aug 1 The Republican convention of the new state of Oklahoma named Frank Frantz for governor N J Turk for lieutenant governor L N Robinett for secretary of state S P Reid for attorney general and M Stillwell for treasurer Frantz a former territorial governor and San Juan Hill veteran received acclamation amid strong support A message from President Roosevelt expressed backing for Oklahoma and the platform planned to oppose prohibition favor local option and avoid urging the constitution as a desirable document
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Tulsa
Okla
State of
Oklahoma
Frank Frantz
Territorial
N. J. Turk
L. N. Robinett
S. P. Reid
M. Stillwell
Frantz
Territory
San Juan Hill
Cuba
Roosevelt
Indian Territory
One Hundred Twenty Die in Korean Riots
Seoul reports 120 casualties among Koreans from riots linked to the disbandment of Korean troops. Official figures logged up to 2 p.m. today.
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Seoul
Strike Hits 400 Car Repairers at Buffalo Shops
Four hundred car repairers employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad at the Buffalo and Ebeneezer shops went on strike tonight disrupting service in Buffalo.
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Buffalo
Pennsylvania Railroad
Buffalo and Ebenezer
Hobson Begins Post as American Minister to Greece
North Carolina's R. P. Hobson, newly appointed American minister to Greece, departs for New York and will sail to Liverpool after a summer vacation. Office closure noted from August 1 until August 14. DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve advertisement included.
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Washington
R. P. Hobson
North Carolina
Greece
New York
Liverpool
Fred L. Black
D .D
DeWitt
Hughes Arrested for Mail Robbery in Columbia
Neil N. Hughes was arrested in Columbia on August 1 and charged with robbing the mails.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Columbia, Tenn
Neil N. Hughes
Special Red Tag Sale Continues Three More Days
The notice promotes a sale by W. P. Hawley Mosee Co. highlighting purity and perfection of vanilla extracts and announcing continuation on Thursday Friday and Saturday.
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W. P. Hawley Mosse, Co
Berkshire pig auction draws breeders from near and far
The Berkshires sale at Maple Shade Farm led by W H Coffman sold 38 hogs for totals up to 1000 dollars each, drawing breeders from several states and a Canadian visitor. A banquet at Bluefield Inn followed, with a detailed menu and toasts by Col Chas F Miller and Judge Harold A Ritz.
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W. H. Coffman
Maple Shade Farm
Canada
Premier Wilhelmina
H. T. Vancost
Gems Pet
Moore Brooks Sanitarium
Emily
KE. Otten
Holyrood 3d
L. Morgan
P. D. Rice
Sallie Lee
G. G. Council
Gems Holyrood
Goldie
W. H. Durham
J. C. Chamberlain
L. A. Lines
Nina
Corsa
C. Barnes
Baron
Baron's Gem
Elmer Alton
Lady Lee
W. S. Corsa
Baron's
Premier Lee Gem
Cansfield Corncil
Geo. P. Spertes
Cansfield
Elmore Otten
Baron Holyrood
S. C. Barnes
Glenburne Stumpy
Durham
Isabelle
F. D. Witten
Baron Duke
Premier Sallie
J T. Cowan
Dora
Godlin
Coffman
Berkshire
Bluefield Inn
Marsh
Michigan
Chas. F. Miller
Springfield, Ill
Harold A. Ritz
This City
Col. Mills
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Coal Company
Chicago Grain Market
Babbitt Metal
Superior Supply
Uefield, W. VA
Associated Press Dispatches
Flat Top
Uefield
United States
L. E. Timixxy
W. H. Thomas
Capital
Cahier
W. B. Hils
Bewiswarn
W.O Po Ioox
L. A. Hoorsa
First National Bank
Bluefield
W. VA
Ainless Dental Parlors
Terial
R. L. Speal
Williams
Vardaman
Hobson
Mt, Vernon
Blue Ribbon
Maple Shade Stock Farm
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