Alabama Secretary Revokes Southern Railway Right To Do Business
In Montgomery the Alabama Secretary of State canceled the Southern Railway license for alleged violations of Senate Bill 86, effective July 1, with the action not opposing a federal restraining order. The move follows the transfer of a case from state to federal court in Talladega County. Concurrently, cotton futures rallied on bullish August crop data, lifting October options and prices in New York trading.
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Montgomery
Ala
The
Southern Railway
Alabama
Julian
Secretary of State
United States Court of the Fifth Circuit
Rairoads
Federal
Jones
Middle Alabama
Circuit Court
Talladeega County
McNeel
Advance in Cotton Follows Government Crop Report
New Orleans August 2. The government crop report raises expectations as the cotton market reacts to an improved condition assessment. Traders anticipate price support and potential planting adjustments amid steady demand signals from domestic mills.
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New Orleans
Popular Demonstration for Haywood in Denver
Denver unions unite to honor Wm Haywood incoming from Salt Lake City on Saturday. Acknowledged plan envisions 25 000 to 50 000 participants in a demonstration meeting at union station and a carriage arrival to his hotel drawn by six white horses symbolizing innocence of the charges.
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Denver
Col
Demand Ten Thousand on Pain of Double Murder
Lancaster pamphlet threat targets Charles E. Grubb, a wealthy resident, with a demand of $10,000 under the warning either Grubb or his sister will be murdered. The letter, once ignored as a joke, was forwarded to the postmaster who suspects the writer and police are pursuing the case.
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Lancaster
Charles E. Grubb
Miller
Wave of Crime Sweeps New York Unchecked
Police battle rising citywide crime as eight year old Kate Tietschler is found murdered and mutilated. Two suspects are in custody while a fresh assault on a girl prompts a mob to intervene and restrain suspect Carl Nelson near Rector Street pier.
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New York
Kate Tietshier
White Chapel
Jack the Ripper
Tietschler
Bingham
Carl Nelson
Annie Pittman
Rector Street
Baltimore and
Ohio
Nelson
Vardaman Workers See Chance to Win
Returns early tonight reduced Williams estimate of plurality to 6500. Vardaman workers report 24 counties backing their candidate and say Williams leads by about 1800 votes, claiming a possible Vardaman victory pending the official count.
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Vardaman
Jackson
Miss
Williams
Vardamain
Attorney General Lunches With President
President Roosevelt hosts Alfred W. Cooley Assistant United States Attorney General for a luncheon at Oyster Bay. Cooley arrived by early train to discuss matters at the request of the Attorney General and noted he would not discuss the North Carolina rate case. The department of justice is expected to launch new investigations soon.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Alfred W. Cooley
United States
Mr Cooley
Cooley
North Carolina
Department of Justice
Ammunition and Supplies Forwarded to Philippines
Large quantities of merchandise ammunition and supplies for the army in the Philippines are being forwarded. Four transports will sail loaded with military stores within days and will carry 3000 men of the 25th and 29th Infantry plus several prominent officers.
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San Francisco
Philippines
Five Drown in Des Moines River Launch Capsize Near Ottumwa
Ottumwa Iowa Aug 2 Five persons were drowned last night when a launch capsized in the Des Moines River near Ottumwa. The party had set out for a pleasure trip but strong current and high water made the boat unmanageable and its engine failed. It drifted into rocks below and carried the occupants to their deaths.
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Ottumwa
Des Moines
Miss Sarah J. Crawford Dies in Harlem Georgia
A Halem Georgia dispatch reports Miss Sarah J. Crawford a leading southern philanthropist died in Harlem. She will be buried there tomorrow and is remembered as one of the region's richest and most prominent women.
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Sarah J. Crawford
Harlem
Georgia
Augusta
Halem
South
Judge Landis to Pronounce Record-Setting Fine on Standard Oil
Chicago August 2 The infamous case looms as Federal Judge Landis prepares to sentence Standard Oil on 1462 counts of illegal railroad rate manipulation. Rockefeller admitted limited knowledge of company finances but revealed the New Jersey unit’s capital around 100 million dollars and dividends near 40 percent. A massive fine is anticipated, with appeals likely and further Elkins law indictments proceeding.
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Landis
Standard Oil Company
Chicago
Ill
K. M. Landis
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Rockfeller
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Telephone Operators End Strike Return to Conditions
San Francisco reports that telephone operators who had been on strike since May 2 will return to work under the same conditions that existed before their walkout. The strike was declared off this afternoon.
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San Francisco
Advertising Proof of Value for Steady Merchants
The piece argues advertising builds long term public recognition and steady trade. It cites Telegraph ads expanding a merchant’s reach and solidifying reputation, noting Sublette & Barnes offer Botetourt Creamery butter and promoting Wonderland Theatre acts.
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Sublette & Barnes
Stimulation Without Irritation Urino Laxative Ad
Cleanses and stimulates the bowels without irritation in any form. DeWitt's Little Early Risers don't sicken or gripe. Small Pills, easy to take. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are best for backache and weak kidneys. Sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
Ladies Lawn Waists Arrive For Special Red Tag Sale
Shipment of ladies lawn waists received today for the Special Red Tag Sale. W. P. Hawley Mdse Co. picnic supplies of all kinds at Subyette and Barnes.
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W. P. Hawley Mdse Co
Subyette & Barnes
W. P. Hawley Mosse. Co
Tillman challenges Foraker to Ohio audience debate
Senator Ben Tillman declares he refuses to discuss the Negro question with Senator Foraker by long distance. He invites a close range debate in Ohio before Republican voters and criticizes Foraker for his stance on the fifteenth amendment and party politics.
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Coshocton
Ohio
Foraker
Ben Tillman
Senate
Tillman
Brownville
Hunter Chosen Chairman by Oklahoma Republicans
The Republican state convention adjourned after electing Charles Hunter, sergeant of the Rough Riders under Theodore Roosevelt, as chairman of the Republican state central committee. Governor Frantz supported Hunter despite strong delegate opposition and a lengthy session with little contest for nominations.
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Tulsa
I. T
Charles Hunter
Rough Riders
Theodore Roosevelt
Republican State Central Committee
Frantz
Hunter
United States Senator Dupont May Be Prosecuted
Washington reports an opinion that United States Senator H A Dupont and family members will face criminal prosecution. Government avoided examining them in the powder trust case to deny immunity. Justice officials say it is early to discuss the case but criminal prosecutions are expected amid a push to dissolve the trust.
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Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Greece
Sims
Bureau of Immigration
Washington
Alcideusis A. Sarephic
United States Immigration
Bureau
United States
H. A. Dupont
Powder Trust
Justice Department
Des Moines Society Swalls Aped Adam and Eve
A Des Moines jury found not guilty but warned a group of prominent young society men and women after a Walnut creek outing where they bathed in public view wearing only figleaf coverings framed by party gowns. The incident stemmed from a gathering fueled by alcohol and a plan to startle onlookers with Edenic attire.
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Des Moines Society
Des Moines
Walnut Creek
Des Moines Society Sinners in Walnut Creek Scandal
Three married couples, two singles, and three bachelors from Des Moines high society faced disorderly conduct charges after staging a splashy mock Adam and Eve party by Walnut Creek. They were acquitted at trial but warned to avoid such revelry in the future.
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Des Moines
Walnut Creek
Big tannery in ruins after massive fire in Wisconsin
A large blaze at the United States Leather Company tannery in Tomahawk Wisconsin destroyed a major plant. The firm, part of a big absorbed combination, faced an estimated loss of about 1 million dollars. Fire started in one building and rapidly consumed the facility.
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Tomahawk
Wis
United States Leather Company
Three Men Die in Explosion Aboard French Training Ship
Toulon France Aug 2 Three men were killed and five others wounded by an explosion of a gun during target practice aboard the training ship Couronne. Two of the wounded suffer dangerous injuries.
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Toulon
France
Couronne
Bank cash vanish at Turtle Creek prompts janitor arrest
Money vanished from the First National Bank of Turtle Creek totaling 4750 dollars. Thomas Jordan, a black janitor aged 18, is in default on bail on a larceny charge and protests his innocence as authorities investigate the missing funds.
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Pittsburg
First National Bank of
Turtle Creek
Thomas Jordan
Intel
Fire in Baltimore Causes Huge Damage to Charlies Forbes & Co
Fire in Baltimore tonight caused damage estimated at $100,000 to the Charlies Forbes & Co plant, producers of bur lps sashes and cordage, located in Baltimore Maryland.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Baltimore, Md
Charlies , Forbes & Co
K of P Uniform Rank Meeting Ordered Monday Night
Notice calls all Pyhians Uniform Rank members to meet at the hall in full dress for a Monday night drive and other important business.
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K. of P
Daily Telegraph Want Ad Rates and Local Notices
Bluefield readers are reminded to use the Daily Telegraph want column for quick affordable notices. Also included are local business promos for Sublette & Barnes and seasonal office hours, with a Bluefield Inn breakfast offer and a sale notice from The W. P. Hawley Moss Co. Indicated dates mark August reopenings and sales.
Measles patients praised Chamberlain remedy in Georgia letter
A Concord Georgia resident credits Chamberlain s Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life after a severe measles outbreak and rain linked stomach illness. The testimonial promotes the remedy and local drugstores carry it, while a Telegraph classified note advertises help wanted for a cook or house girl.
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Chamberlain
Sem H. Gwin
Concord
West End Drug Co
East End Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Telegraph
Mississippi governor race narrows as returns come in
In Mississippi the governor race shows Vardaman leading Williams by about 1000 votes after 26 of 78 counties reported. Three candidates continue for the gubernatorial nomination with Neel leading Scott and Brewer behind. Manship tops for lieutenant governor.
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Jackson
Miss
John Sharp Williams
The
Representatives
United States
James K. Vardaman
Mr. Williams
Mississippi
Williams
Vardaman
E. F. Neel
Charles Scott
Karl Brewer
Luther Manship
Williams claims narrow Mississippi senatorial victory
In Jackson on August 3 Williams trails by 215 votes after 51 counties reported. After midnight he announced all counties counted showing a statewide plurality near 3000 votes, the smallest yet claimed for him.
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Jackson, Miss
Williams
Five Family Members Die Within Ten Days in Alderson
In Alderson West Virginia August 2 five members of Bert Tincher family die within ten days. An infant died of flux ten days ago followed by the father and mother succumbing to the same disease. Mrs Blaker the Tincher sister who assisted the family died this morning and last night Mrs Floyd Smithson mother of Mrs Tincher died of the same illness.
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Alderson
W. Va
Bert Tincher
Combined Action of the Powers Against Morocco Part
An inspired note says France Italy and Spain have reached a complete understanding to avenge murders and restore order in Morocco after an attempted holy war. At least twelve Europeans were killed in the unrest.
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Morocco
France
Itey
Spain
Third Mutilated Body Found In Oklahoma City Region
An unidentified man with multiple bullet wounds and ears severed was found near Vinton in Indian Territory. It is the third such body located in the area this week, and the today’s victim has not been identified.
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Oklahoma City
Vinton
I. T
Darrow Replaces Richardson as Chief Counsel for Western Federation
In Boise Idaho on August 2 E F Richardson is dismissed as chief counsel for the defense of Western Federation of Miners officers and withdraws from the case. Clarence Darrow of Chicago succeeds him and Richardson denounces Darrows socialistic methods.
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Boise
Idaho
E. F. Richardson
Western Federation of Miners
Clarence F. Darrow
Chicago
Richardson
Darrow
It’s a Good Cook Calls for Blue Ribbon Vanilla
A kitchen slogan praises Blue Ribbon Vanilla as the choice for satisfying results in baking. It emphasizes dependable quality and consistent flavor for good cooks.
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Superior Supply Co
Bluefield, W. VA
Haywood
Associated Press Disputch
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Bluefield
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W. H. Tomas
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Cahier
W.W. B. Hicks
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PoLicox
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R. L. Speal
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Tangier
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Casa Blanca
Raisuli
Harry MacLean
Chicago Grain Market
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Wonderland Theatre
Luster
Dugan
Mt, Vernon Flour
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