Miners Vote for National Union Officers in Indianapolis
United Mine Workers unions in Indianapolis vote on national officers led by President Tom L. Lewis opposed by John H. Walker of District No. 12 Illinois. Secretaries treasurer candidates include George W Heartlein Shamokin and John Fahy Pottsville. Results withheld until the national convention meets next month.
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Tom L. Lewis
John H. Walker
Tinois
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Danville, Ill
Illinois
George W Heartlein
Shamokin
John Fahy
Pottsville
Officers Seen Likely to Gain Re-election
The general view is that the present officers plus most members of the national executive committee will be re-elected in the upcoming term.
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National Executive Committee
Night Rider Band of
Reelfoot Lake
Democrats Gather in Washington for League Conference
In Washington leading Democrats from across the nation assemble for a two day conference called by National League of Democratic Clubs chairman William Liller. They deny any plans to eliminate Bryanism and aim to keep clubs and leagues active for the next four years.
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Washington
D. C
William ©. Liller
National League of Democratic Clubs
Bryan
Grand Army officers depart for Salt Lake encampment prep
Chicago delegates from the Grand Army of the Republic and affiliated groups travel to Salt Lake City to review preliminary arrangements for the national encampment next September. Stops planned in Omaha and Denver. Notables include Commander-in-Chief Henry M. Nevins and Mrs Nevins, J Kent Hamilton and Mrs Hamilton, Col. Frank O Cole and Mrs Cole, Col. J Corey Winans and Mrs Winans, Mrs L Mary Gilman, Mrs Genevieve Lane, and Miss Clara Hoover representing related organizations.
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Chicago
Ill
Grand Army of the Republic
Salt Lake City
Omaha
Denver
Comander
Henry M. Nevins
Hamilton
Frank O. Cole
Cole
J. Corey Winans
Winans
L. Mary Gilman
Woman's Relief Corps
Genevieve Lane
Ladies of the
Clara Hoover
The
Daughters of Veterans
The Housekeeper's Mistake and Blue Ribbon Advice
A housekeeper warns against using ordinary vanilla or lemon extracts and urges choosing the best brands like Blue Ribbon. The piece emphasizes Saturday as the preferred day for paying attention to quality in baking and flavor.
Congress Hears Message as Sessions Open
Washington reports the president's annual message read to crowded galleries in both houses. Committees announced appointments and several bills sent to conference, including immigration station in Boston. Also noted are recess nominations acted on, deaths of members, and adjournment times.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Boston
Higgins
Connecticut
Judiciary
Littlefield
Martin
Committee On Indian Affairs
Parker
Aldrich
Senate Committee
Payne
House Committee
Forestry Bureau
Federal Council of the Church of Christ in America adjourns
The first Federal Council of the Church of Christ in America adjourned to meet in December 1912. strong resolutions opposed arming nations. Yale's Prof. Henry Wade Rogers gave a feature address. The council commended the press and invited cooperation in opposing civic corruption and vice.
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Federal Council of Church of Christ In America
Philadelphia
Church of Christ In America
Henry Wade Rogers
Yale University
Federal Council
River flood recedes. Pine Bluff relief expected
Pine Bluff Arkansas reports the Arkansas River waters recede from the eastern city area. Officials believe the most serious flood phase has passed as the water level rounds back and recedes, signaling a cautious improvement for residents.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
West Virginia Weather Forecast Slightly Warmer Midweek
Partly cloudy and slightly warmer on Wednesday followed by fair conditions Thursday across West Virginia. Highs rise modestly with light winds and dry skies. Humidities stay comfortable as the trend shifts to clearer afternoons.
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West Virginia
Southern Commercial Congress names leaders and forms permanent body
Washington reports that James Bryce the British ambassador inspired a strong reception at the Southern Commercial Congress where the group voted to become a permanent organization. John M Parker of New Orleans was elected president with Edwin A Alderman delivering the principal address and new officers named among state vice presidents.
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Washington
South
James Bryce
Southern Commercial Congress
Southland
Congress
George Hilyer
Georgia State Railroad Aecommission
Wm. J. Oliver
Knoxville
John M. Parker
New Orleans
United States
House of Representative
Edwin A. Alderman
University of Virginia
Eight Indicted for First Degree Murder in Union City
Eight men named Garret Johnson, Sam Applewhite, Arthur Clorr, Fred Panton, Roy Ransom, Bob Huffmen, Sid Burton, and Bud Morris were indicted by a Union City grand jury for first degree murder in the killing of Calptrin Quinton Rankin at Walnut Log on October 18. The defendants are in custody and trials set for tomorrow, with anticipated defense delays.
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Union City
Tenn
Decc
Night Rider
Reelfoot Lake
Garret Johnson
Sam Applewhite
Arthur Clorr
Fred Panton
Roy Ransom
Bob Huffmen
Sid Burton
Bud Morris
Calptrin Quinton Rankin
Walnut Log
Religious Fanatics Kill Policeman in Shadow of City Hall
A violent incident near City Hall ends with a police officer dead after a clash with religious fanatics. Officers fire on a woman and five children in a boat, while a young girl suffers severe facial injuries.
Riot on crowded Kansas City street leaves officer dead
A riot near Kansas City City Hall involved religious fanatics and police. A probation officer confronting John Sharp, aka Adam God, was attacked. police fired on a river boat where Mrs Pratt, Lola Pratt, and five children fled. Lola died, one officer died, three others fatally injured, two lightly hurt.
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Kansas City
Fifth
John Sharp
Adam God
Sharp
Louis Pratt
Missouri
Lola Pratt
Wee Mre. Pratt
Guatemala Foreign Minister Fatally Injured in Washington
In Washington on a special mission for Guatemala, Senor Don Juan Barross, the minister of foreign affairs, was fatally injured in a late automobile crash that also badly hurt Senor Don Luig Toledo Berrarte and General John Drummond. Their heavy touring car flipped after crossing a Virginia bridge, pinning occupants beneath the vehicle while driver George Starling escaped with minor injuries.
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Washington
Don Juan Barross
Guatemala
Wis
Senaror
Don Luig Toledo Berrarte
United States
John Drummond
South America
Virginia
George Starling
Mount Vernon
Senor Barross
Guatemala Leader Seeks Greenery for Washington Tomb Tribute
President Astrade Cabrera of Guatemala requests greens and smilax ang to adorn Washington's tomb, honoring a special presidential gesture. Senior officials confirm the ceremonial plant arrangement for the memorial.
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Washington
Astrade Cabrera
Guatemala
Taft Named President of Red Cross Society
President elect Taft will, upon inauguration next March, become the only U.S. president to head a national independent organization at the same time. He was unanimously elected president of the American National Red Cross Society and pledged to continue at its head, presiding over the meeting and directing society business.
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Washington
Taft
United States
American National Red Cross Society
Red Cross Society
Bonds advocated for public works by Roosevelt and Taft
President Roosevelt and President-elect Taft urged government bonds to fund permanent public improvements and conserve national resources. Judge Tait led the joint conservation meeting at Belasco Theatre in Washington with conservation committee members, delegates, harbors and lands groups in attendance.
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Washington
Hoosevelt
Taft
Judge Tait
Belasec Theatre
Roosevelt
Conservation Committee
Great Southern Commercial Congress
Harbors Congress
United States
Taft Cannon interview eyed amid tariff reform push
Washington reports President elect Taft plans to meet Speaker Cannon to discuss the tariff revision, seen as a test of party promises and thorough work on the forthcoming tariff bill. In California, a quiet wedding linked to Gen Adna R. Chaffee occurred at St. Pauls Cathedral as recent deaths trimmed guest lists. Read Bluefield Mercantile ad for coat sales and DeWitts Little Early Risers promoted by a pharmacist.
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Washington
Dec
Taft
Connop
Cannon
Los Angeles
Cal
Helen
Valentine Chaffee
Adna R. Caffes
John Hastings Howard
St. Paul's Pro- Cathedral
Gen Caffee
Ag Wng
The
Bluefield Mercantile Company
Coal ovens blaze in Pocahontas field drive coke revival
The Delta Colliery at Maybeury fired 120 ovens while Shimokin, Coaldale and Nor Ch in also reported active ovens. In Bramwell November saw 1015 ovens started, with about 9 000 burning across the field now. Operators may shift to coke as prices favor refining coal into coke for higher profits.
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Maybeury
Shimokin
Coaldale
Nor‘Ch
Lhe
Bramwell
Pocahontas
Clilch Vailey
Colonial Coat and Case Company
Europe
United States Steel Corporation
Mexico
Canada
New Mexico
Ononnelsville
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Superior Supply CO
Grand Army Veterans
M. Smith
F. L. Black
J. Lee Harne
American National Bank
Bluefield
Edwin Mann
W. C. Pollock
L. A. Hooper
First National Bank of
W. VA
Ae Bank
Union Bank and Trust Company
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Flat Top National Bank OF
Bnk
L. E. Tierney
FE. Bolling
W. H. Thomas
W. B. Hicks
Wees
Gongress
Cage Reven
Weather Forecast
Bryce
the Miller Supply CO
Bluefield, W. VA
Fansie City
Widright
Desd Ag
Fatally Buat
Tomb of Washington
RED Gross Society
DeWitt
Busy Bee Restaurant
Princeton Ave
Henry Rodgeweler
Optician
Princeton Avenue
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