Black Hand trials set in federal court
Toledo dispatch reports a federal session in which more than a dozen alleged Black Hand members face trial. Lead witness John Amicon, a Columbus fruit dealer, described extortion letters and a dynamite bomb sent to him and his brother. Police say evidence spans Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Indiana and New York with ties to Palermo and Lieut. Petrosino’s murder.
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Toledo
Black Hand
Society of the Banana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Indiana
New York
John Amicon
Columbus
Amicon
John
Charlie
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
United States
Dayton
Indianapolis
Amicon Salvator Ventola
Salvator
Antonio Lima
Marion
Lima
Chicago
Buffalo
Bellefontaine
Cleveland
Dennison
Black Hands
Palermo
Sicily
Petrosino
Easi
Lieut
Trosino
National Corn Show Opens in Omaha for Week
The third National Corn Show begins in Omaha Nebraska with a week long exhibition praised as the largest and most notable event of its kind. Organizers promote agricultural displays, products, and industry interest to visitors and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
National Grain Exhibition Promises Large Cash Prizes
The event draws participants from over thirty states with ware corn and cereals on display. Prizes totaling 50000 dollars are offered including a 2500 gold prize funded by James J. Hill for the best display of small grains and grasses. Minnesota North and South Dakota Montana Idaho and Washington contestants compete. Judges include professors from leading state agricultural colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
James J. Hill
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Second Southern Commercial Congress Opens in Washington
The second Southern Commercial Congress opened in the New Willard with almost 500 delegates from southern states. Secretary Nagel represented Taft and opened proceedings. Key talks covered southern propaganda in Europe, trade in South American republics, and southern manufacturing prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Southern Commercial Congress
South
New Willard
Taft
Commerce and Labor
Nagel
A. C. B. Pierce
John M. Barker
Congress
Thomas L. Field
London
Britsh Isles
Europe
F. A. Heitman
Houston
Texas
John Barrett
International Bureau of American Republics
Julian S. Carr
Durham
N. C
Ohio Strikers to Fight From West Virginia
Ohio Governor Harmon reports to Governor Glasscock that Bridgeport, Ohio strike sympathizers plan to congregate on upper Wheeling island in West Virginia and open fire on Ohio militia. West Virginia officers coordinate with Ohio authorities and allow Ohio troops to travel on the West Virginia side en route to Bridgeport.
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Upper
Wheeling Island
Harmon
Charleston
W. Va
Glasscock
Ohio
Bridgeport
West Virginia
Clemens
Wheeling
Burlew
Strike Breakers on Way in Bridgeport Ohio West Virginia Border
Huge electric lamps line the Ohio riverbank as the militia searches the West Virginia shore for suspected rioters. Sheriff Armine begins serving warrants for striking tin mill workers implicated in rioting as the Aetna Standard plant plans to operate with imported labor later in the week amid anticipated serious trouble.
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Bridgeport
Ohio
Oho River
West Virginia
Armine
Aetns Standard
Negro in the Snead Case Feared As Murder Clue
New York dispatch reports a mysterious African American man linked to the bathtub murder of Mrs. Ocey Snead in East Orange. Police seek the suspect who witnesses say was seen near the house of death before the body was found. A note suggests the man helped carry the victim to the tub.
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New York
Ocey Snead
East Orange
Governor denies petition to reinstate Alexander county sheriff
Springfield December 6 Governor Deneen refused Frank Davis petition for reinstatement as Alexander county sheriff. Davis was sheriff when a Cairo mob lynched William James a black man and Henry Salsner a white man on November 11. The governor finds evidence shows Davis did not do all he could to protect the prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Deneen
Frank Davis
Alexander County
Davis
Cairo
Wm. James
Henry Salsner
Bluefielder Named To Mine Department Post
Bluefielder is appointed to the mine department effective January 1. He formerly served as superintendent of the Pocahontas Collieries Company's operations and succeeds the current department head.
Bluefield man named field and office assistant in mining department
Charleston West Virginia December 6 Special The chief of the department of mines John Laing has appointed Charles Connor of Bluefield formerly superintendent of Pocahontas Consolidated Coal and Coke Company operations as field and office assistant effective January 1 Mr Connor is now assisting in grading and passing examination papers for mine foreman and boss positions He succeeds A J King who resigned and was a long time district inspector in western Pennsylvania
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Charleston
W. Va
Department of Mines
John Laing
Charles Connor
Bluefield
Pocahontas Consolidated Coal & Coke Company
Connor
Mining Department
A. J. King
Mmwestern
Pennsylvania
Sensational Reports Denied by Railroad Union Leader
William G. Lee president of the Brotherhood Railroad Trainmen Telegrammed President Taft that sensational reports of a general railroad strike are without foundation. He states the union will act only by member expression and in the usual manner if any action is taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicago
William G. Lee
Brotherhood Railroad
Taft
Brotherhood of Railroad
Chicago
Insurance Company Under Investigation in New York
True Phoenix Insurance Company of Brooklyn is under state inquiry for irregularities that may have impaired its surplus by at least 1 million dollars. Superintendent Hotchkiss announced the condition before the district attorney for possible criminal action. President Geo Schilder allegedly overdrawn salary, dumped doubtful securities, and used company assets as personal collateral. Directors also face censure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
True
Phoenix Insurance Company
Brooklyn
Hotchkiss
State Insurance Department
Geo. Schilder
Millier Sues for 500000 in Timber Land Ejectment
Mary Virginie Miller files in federal court alleging $500000 damages and ejectment to regain possession of 8500 acres of timber land in Pocahontas and Randolph counties former by West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company West Virginia Spruce Lumber Company and John G Lake trustee who allegedly took possession in 1907 and have unlawfully held it since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
Mary Virginie Miller
West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company
West Virginia Spruce Lumber Company
John G. Lake
Pocahontas
Randolph
Clarms
Jury is Complete in Rankin Murder Case in Tennessee
Union City Tennessee December 6 The jury in the case of Garrett Johnson and Arthur Clear alleged leaders of the Ree Foot night riders charged with the murder of Captain Quentin Rankin was completed and testimony will begin tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City Tenn
Garrett Johnson
Arthur Clear
Ree Foot Night Riders
Quentin Rankin
Big Tim Sullivan Named Permanent Stakeholder
New York December 6 State Senator Timothy D Sullivan known as Big Tim was appointed permanent stakeholder for the Jeffries Johnson match. Forfeit money totaling $40000 was deposited with Sullivan by consent of the parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Timothy D. Sullivan
Big Tim
Sullivan
West Virginia and Virginia Weather Outlook
West Virginia will see rain or snow Tuesday with colder nights, and Wednesday turns generally fair and colder. In Virginia, southern areas face rain with the north seeing rain or snow Tuesday into Tuesday night, followed by colder, generally fair Wednesday, with winds east and increasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Virginia
Building Ordinance Vetoed by Council
The Bluefield council defeated the building ordinance by one vote after a two hour session. Critics argued enforcement and tax effects while witnesses noted graft concerns and questioned inspector efficacy. A four member committee was set to contact the board about future actions and the meeting time was moved to 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Affairs
Mix Witten
Easley
Richmond
Dr. Martin
Bluefield
Mr. Austin
Mr. Brown
Burley Houdins
Brown
Max Witten
Mr. Witten
C. L. Bordep
M. K. Harman
R. A. Hale
M. Hall
Bland Street
Higginbotham
City Hall
Echols
Witten
Half of troops to leave Bridgeport mill guard job
Orders issued today call for 600 troops out of the Bridgeport area to depart while 600 remain to guard the Elize company's mill. Officials expect no further trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Elize Company
Deneen Calls Special Session December 14
Governor Deneen issues a call for a special legislature session on December 14. Proposed measures include a primary election law and reforms prompted by the Cherry mine disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Deneen
Cherry Mine
Night sessions urged as first congress day opens
The Sixty first congress opens with social activity and little business. Mr Bailey proposes night sessions while days are left to members. Senator Culberson faces Dem factions as leaders map plans and Johnson's death prompts tributes. Taft receives many visitors and the senate adjourns briefly in respect.
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Mr. Bailey
Senate
Washington
Sixty-first
Congress
House of Representatives
Sherman
Cannon
House
Johnson
North Dakota
Lassiter
Virginia
DeArmond
Missouri
Fountain L. Thompson
W. C. McCredie
W. J. Moxley
Illinois
Dalzell
Bennett
Clark
Velock
Bailey
Texas
Hale
Kucen
White House
Taft
Senator Culberson
Money
Bacon
Culber‘son
Keller Elected Assistant Door-Keeper Amid Senate Upset
The text notes a misread resignation claim and delayed action as plans unsettled. It reports Thomas W. Keller of Virginia chosen as assistant door-keeper, a role akin to the Democratic sergeant-at-arms on the Senate floor. Keller has served in the Senate for thirty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Keller
Virginia
Senate
Keller Haseen
Malicious Prosecution Suit Decided in Tazewell Court
In Tazewell Virginia J S Holliday of Pocahontas won 200 damages from Benjamin Reed who had Holliday arrested weeks earlier on a mule theft charge Holliday filed suit for larger damages Reed has a long court history including a past murder charge against his sister from Pocahontas which the Commonwealth dropped as nolle prosequi Reed is reputed wealthy but lives as a hermit denying many pleasures and life’s necessities.
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Tazewell
J. S. Holliday
Pocahontas
Benjamin Reed
Holliday
Reed
Commonwealth
Nolle
Norfolk and Southern Railway to be sold at auction
The Norfolk and Southern Railway, placed in receivership July 1, 1908, will be sold at public auction tomorrow under foreclosure proceedings handled by the Trust Company of America in Norfolk Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Southern
Norfolk, Va
Norfolk and Southern Railway
Trust Company of America
Rosalind Safe After Days-Long Liner Sighting
Fears for the Red Cross liner Rosalind eased as wireless reports from Cape Race confirmed the vessel is near port, though obstructed by dense fog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
St. Johns
N. F
Rosalind
Cape Race
Amendment drive to seek statewide prohibition vote in Virginia
Ex Senator J N Harman in town says Anti-Saloon League will ask legislature to let voters decide on a constitutional amendment for statewide prohibition. League meets on the 18th to gauge poll tax implications before any action. Harman notes most counties are dry and believes a vote would carry statewide. He warns parties risk political death by blocking a vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Harman
Tazewell
Daily Telegraph
Anti-Saloon League
Wir. Harman
Anti- Saloon League
Democrats
Harman
Viginia
Whyte resigns from West Virginia census post and party role
W W Whyte of McDowell county resigns as supervisor of the census for West Virginia's Fifth district and as a Republican state committee member following Taft's instruction to stay out of politics. Dr H D Hatfield of Bekman may be chosen as his successor and is a leading McDowell politician, state senator, and county committee member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Whyte
McDowell County
West Virginia
Republican State Committee
Taft
H. D. Hatfield
Bekman
McDowell
Republican County Committee
Williams Indicted Virginia Lawyer Seeks Governor Requisition
Application filed with Governor Glasscock by Prosecuting Attorney R R Smith of McDowell County seeks a requisition for Attorney General elect Samuel W Williams of Virginia. Williams is under indictment in McDowell County on a felonious assault charge after an alleged incident in Welch in which he struck Judge Joseph M Sanders with an ink well. Governor Glasscock has taken no action yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E B. Glasscock
R. R. Smith
McDowell County
Samuel W. Williams
Virginia
Welch
Williams
Joseph M. Sanders
Citty
Glasscock
Targk laying on Gulf near completion
C and C finishing its line to Pemberton. Rate at which work is being pushed indicates that new branch will be ready for traffic by the first of February.
Virginian Railway Advances Winding Gulf Branch Coal Boom
The Virginian Railway nears completion of steel on the Winding Gulf branch with about 125 workers preparing tracks for imminent use. Multiple coal companies plan to open operations once rail service starts, including Gulf Smokeless, Glen-White, Bailey Wood, Milpin, Gulf Coal, Windine Gulf, Pemberton, and Sullivan, among others. Passenger trains may run on the Winding Gulf by January, and the Mullens bank opens January first with a new $10,000 building. Red Jacket Jr mine and New Thacker Mine openings are outlined with new rail access and housing for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginian Railway
Gulp Sranch
Gulf Smokeless Company
Tavns and Watts Brothers
Sam Dixon
RK. White Coal Company
Glen-White Company
Bailey Wood Coal Company
Milp'n Coal Company
Gulf Coal Company
S. J. Petterson
Windine Gulf Colliery Company
Justis and
Jairus Collins
Pemberton Coal Company
Phillips Interests
Ashland
Sullivan Coal Company
Dr. Wood
Stone Creek
E. M. Keatley
Charleston
W. B. Honaker
Montcalm
Chesapeake and Ohio
Pemberton
Tommy’s Creek
Virginian
Gulf
Mullens Banking Company
Thacker Field
Red Jacket Coal Corporation
Red Jacket
Red Jacket, Jr
Ihe Glen Alum Coal Company
Glen Alum
Wvill
Thacker
Col Hutson Given Five Years in Pen
Col A S Hutson former assistant adjutant general in West Virginia was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary for embezzling about $600 of state funds in 1905. An appeal to the circuit court will be filed. Hutson faces seven additional counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
A. S. Hutson
H. K. Black
Hutson
Mosby Celebrates 76th Birthday in Richmond
Colonel John S Mosby famed Confederate guerilla entertainer lawyer land commissioner and public speaker received many congratulations in Richmond on his seventy sixth birthday with good health and full recovery from last year’s illness reported today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
John Ss. Mosby
United States
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Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
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Weather Forecast
Evert
Eagles
Ilinois
Gongaen
Culberson
Sell Railroad
MR. Whyte
Mittee
Tragk
Gulf Nears
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Pen
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