Fatal Freight Collision on Graham Bridge
Dallas Burgin twenty three of Old Fort North Carolina walked along the Graham bridge at night when a freight train struck him. Burgin fell into Bluestone River and was hit as he tried to retreat to the shore. He clung to a grip of a heavy case and was carried into the creek with the bag ending up on the bank.
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Dallas Burgin
Oldport
N. C
Graham
Burgin
Graham Furnace
Norton
Bluestone River
Hurgin
Local man barely misses fatal freight collision in Graham
Burgin, a transient barber from St Paul, rode freight to Tip Top and was struck near the tower between 1 and 2 AM. He walked to the pumping station with a sprained ankle and leg, later resting at a restaurant. The railroad had no official record of the incident. Richard Messer, Virginia health official, enjoyed Graham’s scenery and praised future water works and the new high school. A four year old, Girlie Crockett, fractured both bones in her left arm after a fall on the Crockett steps. Dr Witten treated her injury.
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Burgin
Norfolk and Western
W. E. Stiff
Therawford
Derot
Burvin Clims
St. Paul
Tip Top
Richard Messer
Richmond
Virginia Board of Health
Messer
Graham
Daugter
R. A. Crockett
Rockett
Family credits Black-Draught with relief and health
In McDuff Virginia Mrs. J. Whittaker recalls suffering years from sick headache and stomach trouble before using Thedford's Black-Draught. She says the vegetable medicine regulates weak stomachs aids digestion and relieves indigestion and nausea. The product has served over 70 years and helped more than a million people. Price 25 cents. N.C 123
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McDuff
N.C
Condition Unchanged and Nursing Notes From Local Homes
Miss Annie Wilson, a former Gra ham young lady now in training, has been called home to nurse a patient. She attends W. R. Tanner whose illness at his son J. M Tanner’s home remained practically unchanged yesterday. W. L. Spracher, injured after a fall from a wagon load of fodder, shows improvement and can turn in bed.
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Annie Wilson
Graham
Miss Wilson
W. R. Tanner
J. M Tanner
Daily News
Mr. Tanner
W. L. Spracher
Mr. Spracher
G. W. Pile
Jas, Vawter
Marion
N. C
Condition is Critical at Local Home
Little Hattie Rucker remains in a critical state after several weeks of typhoid fever. Complications arising over a week ago have worsened her condition and doctors report she is in grave condition.
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Hattie Rucker
Baseball Weather Graces Graham With December Games
The Graham area enjoyed sunny December days conducive to baseball as several games were played by local boys. The unusually pleasant weather for December made the activity possible in a moment when baseball is not common in this region this time of year.
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Graham
Keep the Chest Open to Prevent Tuberculosis
Advice on avoiding tuberculosis emphasizes strong lungs and good posture. It notes that a wide chest, upright stance, and unused lungs lead to stronger breathing and resistance, urging outdoor living and full chest expansion for all, especially active individuals.
Reduction of Tuberculosis on Basis of Lung Health
The statement argues that fewer tuberculosis cases would result from healthier lungs and reduced susceptibility among the population. It frames improved lung health as a preventive measure against tuberculosis.
Arrest of T D Hurdnett on seducing a seventeen year old
T D Hurdnett was arrested on a charge of seducing Beth White a seventeen year old girl of Northfork. Chief R L Taylor and Officer Hatley captured him at the local depot after a telegram from Chief M B Mullins and a passenger car search. Hurdnett promised to marry the girl and attempted to flee. two rings on a finger aided identification. Mullins arrived with the prisoner on the afternoon train.
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T. D. Hurdnett
Beth White
Northfork
Rain No. 4
R. L. .Fyler
Omiser Hatley
Poice
M. B. Mullins
Rain No. 8
Hardnett
Irland
City
Taylor
H. H. Lucas
Hurdnett
Chief Taylor
Mullins
Robbing the Poor Suspects in Christmas Charity Theft
Officers arrested Ralph Shinall, Boston Ward, Jr., Narence Craig, and Charley Blackwell with links to thefts from Salvation Army jars and several stores. Shinall and Ward had prior steals, including a gold watch, and all face charges before Squire Chambers. Reports tie the group to Five and Ten Cent Store pilferages and a Mercer Mercantile robbery.
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Ralph Shinall
Boston
Ward
Akers
Slackwell
Mercer Merchandise
Shinall
Craig
Squire Chambers
Flat Top National Bank Shareholders Meeting Notice
The regular annual meeting of the Shareholders of Flat Top National Bank will be held at the bank ing house in Bluefield West Virginia on Tuesday January 13 1914 at 10 o clock a m for the election of director and transaction of any other legal business. T Tyree cashier.
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Flat Top National Bank
Said Bank
Bluefield
W. Va
BE. T. Tyree
How to Bankrupt the Doctors Colds and Chamberlains Cure Ad
A New York physician quips that doctors suffer if women stop wearing thin stockings and shoes. The ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and coughs, claims wide renown for cures, and notes it is effective, pleasant, and safe. For sale by all dealers.
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New York
Radicals Sweep New York State Republican Conference
In New York on December 5 radicals dominated the Republican state conference. They defeated State Chairman William Barnes on a motion to affirm a conservative primary plank and favored direct nomination for congressmen and state officials. Henry L. Stimson led the split, while supporters of Barnes backed keeping the state convention for governor nominations. Delegates would vote directly for certain offices if desired. The conference included United States Senator Root and prominent figures like Seth Low and Wickersham, with Wickersham siding with Barnes on reform.
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New York
William Barnes
Henry L. Stimson
Barnes
Stimson
State Committee
State Assembly
Repubilcan
United States
Root
Wickersham
Jobe B E. Hedges
Seth Low
Admiral Upshur Turns Ninety in Washington Birthday Tribute
Washington observers note Rear Admiral John Upshur, veteran of the Mexican War and a long naval career, marks his 90th birthday at home. He entered Annapolis in 1848, witnessed Vera Cruz, joined Perry’s Japan expedition, served in the Civil War, commanded the flagship North Atlantic fleet, and retired in 1885 after nearly fifty years of service.
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Washington
Joh Upshur
North Atlantic
Fort Fisher
Upshur
Pair to wed after balloon race romance in Kansas City
Miss Julia Thompson and Ernnest G. Lehmalck plan marriage in Kansas City following a romance sparked by the international balloon race that began in St. Louis three years ago. Lehmalck, a famed aeronaut, competed across Europe and America and aided Jacques Faure in the balloon Condor during the 1910 St. Louis start.
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Kansas City
St. Louis
Julia Thompson
Ernnest G. Sehmolck
Europe
America
Thompson
Lehmalck
Jacques Faure
Southern Omnibus Bill Up In House
The House discussed a southern omnibus bill totaling 1 722 000 in Civil War era claims for individuals buildings and churches. A filibuster led by Representative Mann blocked action with Democratic Leader Underwood vowing to press the measure on the next session. The claims cover 1 191 000 for stores and supplies 486 000 for damage to churches colleges and other buildings and 51 000 for miscellaneous items.
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Washington
House
Read Lobby Report In House Tuesday
Washington December 6 The house lobby investigating committee debated chairman Garretts preliminary draft of a final report. The draft may be read in the house near Tuesday under a special order. Members split on whether to present a simple facts statement or add a legislative recommendation regarding McDermott and lobbying regulation.
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Washington
Garrett
House Lobby
House
McDermott
Plinois
Col. Mulhall
National Association of Mannufacurers
Taft backs federal plan for city government
Former President Taft urged the federal plan of city government and civil service in a Cincinnati address to the city charter commission. He said the head of each Washington department should enter the post through civil service after years of training and noted he left Cincinnati to join Yale as a law professor to avoid practicing before judges he had appointed.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Taft
Yale University
Mr. Taft
Denver Snow Blanket Halts City Traffic and Rail Service
Denver residents faced two feet of snow that blocked streets and disrupted movement. Pedestrians struggled as trains stalled and railroad service was largely abandoned across the city.
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Denver
Colo
Cough Remedy Eases Severe Cold Says Miss Marie Gerber
Miss Marie Gerber of Sawtelle California reports a severe cold settled on her lungs with coughing and soreness. After using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy she found relief the first night and was rid of the cold in a week. Sold by all dealers Ta-Tu.
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Chamberlain
Marie Gerber
Sawtelle
Cal
Housing bargains with varied terms on city lots
Advertises multiple homes and lots with price points and payment terms. Ideal 8 room house on level ear line at 84 500 with medium cash and rent-like balance. 7 room house hot water heat near car line for 4 500 cash then 35 monthly. 9 room on Fairfax at 3 500. 1 room on Frederick street with large lot at 43 200 easy terms. 4 room with bath on car line West lend at 13 800. Large Washington street lots with quick purchase terms.
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Fairfax Street
Frederick Street
Bath
West Lend
Rogers Street
Washington Street
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Graham Daily News
High Bridge
Bingstone Iver
Hart
J. C. Nelson
Bank OF Graham Graham
Thedford
Elks Opera House
Keith
Motion Pictures
Williams & Curren
Comedécians
Lucile Tilton
Stewarts
Charles ST. Clair
Mat
Princeton Avenue
The
Philippines
Lucbon
Manita
Oriente Cigarettes
C. A. Short & CO
Lucena
Tay
Royal Baking Powder
Prof. Prescott
University of Michigan
Pure Food Committee of Congress
Royal
PD. Hurdnett
Train Hee
Northforgs
Salvation Army
New York State
Ash
Elebrates
Birt
Wilbuster
Mann
Colorado
California
Stin Eidean
Gost
Arbuckle
Old Reliable Coffe
Bland St. Cash Co
Fiyde D
Kahle
Bowling Realty Company
Thornton Bldg
Bluefield, W. Va
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