West Virginia’s Vast Resources Fuel a New Era of Growth
Bradstreet notes West Virginia offers vast coal oil gas timber and mineral resources with 600+ mines and 2 636 miles of railways. Industry centers like Wheeling show strong banking iron and steel output with major investment in tin and glass while carriers expand lines into Clay Braxton Lewis and Upshur counties.
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Bradstreet
Srii
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Calhoun
Gilmer
Chesapeake and Ohio
Coal and Coxe Railway
Clay
Braxton
Lewis
Upshur
Wheeling
Iron and Steel Industries
Elote
Clarksburg
Follansebee
Ohio
Morongahela
Last Day of Unique Contest Nears Close Today
Greenspon's fountain hosts the final day as votes close today at 6 pm. The tally shows Aileen Akers 1209 Ethel Stovall 1192 Linzie Baker 605 Bessie Otey 519 Florence Mann 432 Lillian McCray 252 Mary Doutbat 244. A gold mounted comb and brush will be awarded as second prize.
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Aileen Akers
Ethel Stovall
Linzie Baker
Bessie Otey
Florence Mann
Lillian McCray
Mary Doutbat
Banks Victimized by Trusted Employee Fraud
New York dated Aug 24 reports banks were defrauded of about 44000 by a trusted employee of the D P Morgan estate. The forger is said to have forged Hewitt Morgan’s name on estate checks drawn from the back of the estate book. The worker served ten years as a trusted employee and is now at large. The person’s name has not been released.
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New York
D. P. Morgan Estate
Hewitt Morgan
Italy
Europe
London
Edinburg
Rome
Mts
Uncle Joe
Year-Old Weavers Strike Settled by Arbitration
The year-long strike of weavers at Fries-Harley rag mill in Gloucester ends after arbitration. Striking workers will return home and strike-breakers may depart. plant operated with non-union labor during the standstill.
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Philadelphia
Fries-Harley
Gloucester
Father and Son Smith Are Assassinated Near Frankfort
George and James Smith, father and son farmers from Elmville eight miles from Frankfort, were shot to death in a field while working. No clue to the weapon or perpetrator has been found.
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Frankfort
George
James Smith
Elmville
Peace talks hinge on indemnity as warends endure
Portsmouth Aug 24 The Sakhalin dispute and naval limits are sidelined as indemnity blocks progress in peace talks between Russia and Japan. Both sides seek a settlement but insist on reimbursement for wartime expenditures. President Roosevelt looms as key mediator while Okuma urges hardline stance.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Sakhalin
Russia
Japan
Skopeck
Borsa
St Petersburg
Roosevelt
Ishilwa
Hschi 8Kimbun
Tokio
Count Okama
Okuma
Movements of Rival Armies in Far East
A Russian dispatch reports Japanese forces concentrating in the Litzal valley along the Tain Khoro and Gorinian rivers with about 10 000 advancing northwestward. Newchwang notes General Liapunov detaching forces to strengthen the extreme right to split Japan into multiple groups and shield the Harbin Vladivostok railway. Russian troops surrendering among the army indicates a revolutionary mood altering command.
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St. Petersburg
Gunzaling
Marcharia
Litzal Valley
Rivera Tain- Khoro
Gorinian
London
Newchwang
Linovitch
Harbin
Vladivostok
Lipevitch
Indiana's 700 Pound Man Dies in Indiana Home
Indiana's 700-pound man Philip Kreigh died at his home in Stilesville after months of illness and heat related health declines. He weighed up to 775 pounds and stood over six feet tall, once touring as the largest man in the world.
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Chicago
Record-Herald
Indianapolis
Ind
Philip Kreigh
Indiana
Stilesville
Kreigh
Sues Druggist Who Refused Him Soda
Lancaster Pennsylvania August 24 Robert Jones a law student sues A A Lepner a prominent druggist for 500 damages for refusing to sell him a glass of ice cream soda while the store was crowded.
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Lancaster
Robert Jones
Tas
A A. Lepener
Postal Card Craze Grows as Summer Souvenirs Spread
Residents in Bluefield see a rising postal card fad with hundreds arriving weekly. Collectors seek souvenirs from Italy and beyond, while shops stock diverse cards from leather to wooden keepsakes, though obscene images are checked by local post offices.
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Bluefield
Niagara Falls
New York
Chicago
Boston
Baseball scores from a varied doubleheader night
Cincinnati 0 New York 8. New York 6 Cincinnati called in ninth inning due to darkness. St Louis 4 Brooklyn 0. Pittsburgh 6 Boston 1. second game Pittsburgh 7 Boston 2. Chicago 2 Philadelphia 1 over twenty innings. second game postponed by darkness. New York 1 St Louis 2. second game New York 3 St Louis 1. Philadelphia Chicago game postponed by rain. Washington 8 Detroit 2. Boston 5 Cleveland 0. second Boston 8 Cleveland 11 innings.
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Cincionati
New York
Cincionetio
Bt. Louis
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Boston
Bel
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
St. Lonia
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Secretary Taft and Party in Tacloran Parade
Secretary Taft and his party arrived in Tacloran this morning aboard the transport Logan. They witnessed a grand parade through the streets as 500 natives of Sama Island gathered in a colorful display of prosperity.
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Taft
Tacloran
Logan
Sama Island
Champlins Celebrate Eighteenth Child in Torrington
Mr and Mrs Frederick Champlin celebrate the advent of their eighteenth child in Torrington Conn The eldest child has just become a voter Mrs Champlin has always borne her own housekeeping They plan a family group photo next week and will send it to President Roosevelt.
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Torrivgtor
Conn
Frederick Champlin
Man Finds Death After Chloral Dose On Doctor Steps
John Jobraton fifty years old died on the steps of his doctor after taking a heavy dose of chloral. He had been ill for some time and had recently come from a hospital in Turtle Creek.
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Turtle Creek
John Jobraton
Saddle Horse and Pony for Sale in West Virginia
Will sell at once a flat cat well trained saddle horse and pony. The saddle horse weighs about 1,000 pounds and is suitable for a gentleman or lady. The pony weighs about 450 pounds, good for a boy or girl starting, with price set. Also includes spring cart or saddle and bridle if desired. Pony, driver, and saddle horse available as a package. Write or apply to Ruff Andrews and Thomas Co 828 6t. Ricefield W Va.
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Eaddler
Ruff, Andrews & Thomas CO
Bicefield
W Va
Croup Relief Claim Sold By Dr. Thomas Oil
Advert reads that Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil provides instant relief from croup, claims perfect safety and universal effectiveness, and is sold at drug stores.
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Croup
Thomas
Telegraph Want Ads Spark Interest in Bardock Blood Bitters
A recorded advertisement claims Bardock Blood Bitters provide a clear head and energetic vigor for daily life. The copy suggests the product boosts focus and strength for a man facing daily battles.
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Bardock Blood Bitters
A Touching Saving of a Cumberland Baby Girl
Geo A Eyler of Cumberland Maryland reports his eleven month old daughter suffered from serious throat and lung troubles. Two physicians gave up but after four bottles of Dr Kings New Discovery she recovered fully. The remedy relieves coughs colds and throat troubles. Available at all drug stores with 500 and 1.00 guarantees. Trial bottle free.
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Geo. A. Eyler
Cumberland
Contradictory Peace Tidings Reach President Roosevelt
Reports from Portsmouth and St Petersburg relay uncertain signals on Japan Russia peace efforts. One czarist envoy hints hope for peace while another asserts Russia will not indemnify or cede territory. Japan’s stance remains unclear as Roosevelt weighs further appeal to the Mikado.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Roosevelt
Peterbort
Oyster Bay
St P.tereburg
Count Lamsiorf
Russia
Japan
Pesce
Seven Yellow Fever Deaths and 44 New Cases Reported
New Orleans reporting 44 new cases bringing total to 1400 while deaths rise by 7 today to 226 and total deaths to 362. Outbreak areas extend beyond New Orleans to Hanson City and St Charles parish as Alabama and Louisiana governors clash over travel detention rules for Louisianans.
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New Orleana
New Orleans
Hanson City
St. Charles Parish
Alabama
Louisiana
Boy Stricken Totally Blind While Asleep
Bryant Gillespie seven year old of Tadlia Col was stricken totally blind while asleep doctors cannot diagnose the case and he will be taken to Denver specialists for treatment The boy recalls no blow to head or eyes and considers his eyes normal when he goes to bed and he asks when they will shine again to permit going out to play
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Tadlia
Aung
Bryant Gillespie
Denver
Marshal's Slayer Taken to Scene of His Crime
Cephas Poindexter the man who killed Deputy United States Marshal Wade was moved to Ricky Mount by Sheriff Nicholson. Colonel J W Hartwell counsel for Poindexter said he would seek a postponement to the next term of court. Poindexter asserted he only wanted a fair trial and claimed the marshal fired first.
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Roanoke
Cephas Poindexter
United States
Wade
Ricky Mount
Nichlson
J. W. Hartwell
Poindexter
Poindester
Professional Bridegroom Appeals His Case
In Chiesazo on August 24 the state Supreme Court issued a writ of supersedeas delaying the planned hanging scheduled for tomorrow. The appeal is set to be heard by the United States Supreme Court.
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Chiesazo
Johann Hoch
Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
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Superior Supply Co. Agents
W. Va
West End Drug Co
Bluefield Ave
WM. Hicks
W. C. Pollock
Edwin Mann
L. A Hooper
Corvin Bros
J. Baker’s Saloon
Bluefield Bakery Company
M. W. Sterne
Altamont
G. W. Wood
Princeton Avenue
Oppo Freight Depot
Lindsey & Akers
Bluefield Avenue
L. E. Tierney
EB. Bolling
W. H. Thomas
T. Ke, King
Flat Top National Bank OF
Greenspon’s
Far East
Saddle Horse and Pony
Telegraph
Marshal
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