Wave of Crime Strikes Vivian Area with Murder and Shootout
A brutal murder at Vivian near Bottom Creek and a highway ambush near Keystone leave Jim Payne dead and Warren Smith severely wounded. Palmer, a boarder, is held for investigation amid quarrels over Payne's wife. Five men later survive a gunfight as two highwaymen flee after seven shotgun blasts and a pistol volley. Reed, linked to a prior Thanksgiving shooting, is suspected.
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Bottom Creek
Vivian
Keystone
Bottom Creek Company
Jim Fayne
Palmer
Payne
Theayne
Warren
Edward
William Smith
Acale
John
George Leedy
Peerless Coal and Coal Company
Warren Smith
Reed
German Cruiser Vineta Sails Toward Margarita Base
Caracas reports the Vineta has moved from Puerto Cabello to Margarita, seen as a potential naval base. Castros warned the U S government that Margarita is a target, while Bowen negotiates with European creditors to prevent Venezuela incurring more debt. A British or German warship loitered near Margarita as talks on arbitration and indemnity continue.
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Caracas
Der
Vineta
Pueto Cabello
Margerita
Castro
United States
Germany
Bowen
United States Legation
Fine Jewelry Cases Featured at Mebane's
Readable notes describe a display of fine cases for jewelry at Mebane's store offering a range of precious items, rings, bracelets and necklaces suitable for gifting or collection.
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Mebane’s
The Merchant's Lunch Cafe Opens at Sam's Old Stand
A new lunch room, The Merchant's Lunch Cafe, opens at Sam's Old Stand on Princeton Avenue. From 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, lunch includes soup two meats baked beans slaw or potato salad for 15 cents. Short orders and sandwiches available at all hours.
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Merchant’s
Sam’s
Princeton Avenue
Norfolk suit targets Virginia constitutional delegates
An order from Chief Justice Fuller directs the Virginia Second district marshal to summon Gov. A. J. Montague and others to appear in District Court in January as defendants in a suit by Anthony S. Pinner of Hunterville precinct. The case alleges the delegates knew the constitutional convention was unlawful and claims conspiratorial efforts to block Pinner from voting and to enforce the constitution.
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Norfolk
Fuller
United States Supreme Court
Second District of
Virginia
A. J. Montague
Anthony S. Pinver
Hunterville
Bue
Pinner
Dropped Dead at Prayer in Windsor Va
Rev. Frank Jordan a colored minister and president of the African Christian Convocation of eastern Virginia collapsed after morning devotions. He was noted as intellectual and well-liked by white and colored communities. Also mentions fresh shipment of Lowney's at White's drug store and pottery and silver novelties at Mebane's.
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Windsor
Frank Jordan
Virginia
Jordan
Booker Washington
Jewelry items listed for sale in Mebane event
Rings broaches charms chains society emblems tears pins diamonds pearls opals are offered at a sale in Mebane. The notice catalogs jewelry types available and invites buyers to attend the event.
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Mebane
Kelly and Moyers Liquor Ad Mentions Medicinal Purchase
An advertisement notes medicinal liquor purchases from Kelly and Moyers. The brief item lists whiskeys wines and all kinds of liquors for medicinal purposes with a date reference 12 16.
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Kelly & Moyers
Congress 13 Boing Gua Delegation Big Sandy Dam
Washington reports Representative Hughes pressed War Department officials for speeding the Big Sandy River dam project two dams at Tug Fork and Louisa Fork funded at 350000 dollars with support from Senators Elkins and Scott. Hughes aims to start spring construction and plans a house bill on automatic adjustable headlights for common carriers. He also urged postmaster appointments and secured pensions for several individuals including Rebecca AL Geyer James H Goddard Mary A Elkins and Julia Canterbury.
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Washington
Hughes
War Department
McKinzie
Engineering Department
Big Sandy
Tug Fork
Louisa Fork
Elkins
Scott
Gaines
Rebecca AL. Geyer
Buckhannon
Pension Bureau
James, H. Goddard
Charleston
Mary A. Elkins
St. Albans
Julia Canterbury
Malden
Worshppers Fired On at Bethel Baptist Church
Rev. Mr. Chenowith reported that about twenty armed men attacked the Bethel Baptist church in Glade district during services. Windows were broken and gunfire rained into the building as worshippers fled, injuring several people. The pastor escaped to Belington with companions. Indignation runs high and authorities vow swift action to identify and arrest the attackers.
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Belington
W. Va
Chenowith
Baptist Church
Bethel
Glade District
Varied World News From London to Mexico City
London reports Cabinet discussions and a Hartopp divorce case looming as a major legal matter. New York notes Vanderbilt’s grave condition and rail wrecks on the Alabama Great Southern line. A hospital raid follows alleged medical abuses of young women. Saracuce hotelkeepers push to amend local option laws. Mexico City covers a regional cotton mill merger with over $3 million capital.
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London
New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Alabama Great Southern
Moundsville
Bellevue Hospital
Woman’ S Hospital
East Thirty Fourth Street
Hartopp
Aere
Saracuce
N. Y
Sammeec
New York State
Law Association
Jerome
Wyatt
Dick Canfield
Frank Farrell
Mexico City
Line of fine pocket books and purses at Me bane's
Line of fine pocket books and purses advertised with name on inght letters. Smoke JML cigars sold everywhere.
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Mebane’s
Perkins completes the 50.6 million harvester combine
Prosperity not BBBing reports from Chicago say G W Perkins, Morgan partner, completed the 50 6 million harvester combine. He disputes J J Tull's gloom about the country's future and cites US prosperity ahead despite cash drains from West land deals. John W Gates lauds buying stocks as the country remains sound.
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Chicago
G. W. Perkins
J. P. Morgan
Mr. Perkins
John W. Gates
Mother May Die of Grief Over Immigration Delay
Yetta Weinstein, detained by Philadelphia immigration authorities, is refused entry to join her aged mother in Richmond. Her brother Jacob Weinstein appeals to Governor Montague who wrote to President Roosevelt. He travels to Washington to seek Congressman Lamb’s aid as the mother’s health worsens.
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Richmond
Yetta Weinstein
Philadelphia
Jacob Weinstein
Montague
Weinstein
Roosevelt
Washington
Congressman Lamb
Tax delinquent Lilly urged to pay now to avoid future trouble
A notice warns Lilly of many unpaid last year and current year tax tickets with a demand to pay promptly. It suggests settlement will please both Lilly and the sheriff and prevent further trouble.
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Lilly
Currency Legislation Faces Party Push in Congress
West Virginia lawmakers note proposed currency reform includes branch banks and arrears currency funding. Representative Fowler as banking chair pushes a complex bill, facing GOP and Democratic opposition. a conference is planned to gain party support and set a date for House action.
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Washington
Dec
Iistr
West Virginia
Congress
Fowler
Banking and Currency
House
Powler
Friends of the Pill
Committee On Rules
Republican Caucus
Iblicans
Railroads Face I C C Probe Over Freight Rate Rise
Washington December 16 freight rate increases to the east and south prompt a probe by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Chief traffic officials and other railroad representatives testified today to justify the planned rate hikes on routes from the Mississippi River and points beyond. Rail lines named include Chesapeake and Ohio Michigan Central Norfolk and Western Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Southern Railway Erie Baltimore and Ohio Pennsylvania Lehigh Valley Wabash and Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern.
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Washington
Inter State Commerce Comission
Mississippi River
Inter State Commerce Commission
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
Southern Railway Company
Erie Railroad Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
The
Pennsylvania Company
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Wabash Railroad Company
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad Company
Auctioneers advertise cigars and wares at Kinzer's
An old time notice lists thirty thousand cigars of thirty brands at White's and a sale of gold beaded umbrellas canes and silverware at Kinzer's 412 Bland Street in a downtown auction ad.
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White’s
Kinzer's
Bland Street
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Egro
Vivian Mw
Verezuela
Margerita Es Navel
Benningham
the Post
Venezuela
Great Britain
France
Italy
Horfolk
Slantague
Lowney
White's Drug Store
Mepane’ S
En Ae
Sakhalin
Royal Baking Pay
YER CO
Mr Hughes
Mr. Gaines
Mr. Hughes
Post Office Department
Floyd Brewer
Marcum
Wayne County
Joseph McTheaney
MacLain
Jackson County
L. B. Arnold
Lone Cedar
C. de Kinzer
Land Street
Didexipron
Rawr
Brand Street
Kinzer
Corves
Santa Claus
Vitio
County Bluefild Furniture Co
Adden
Mercer Merchandiag Company
Blacfeld Avenue
A Barnes M. Cohen, LJ
Nod Cluefield
Mercer Company
Toy Department
Vanl Jones
Baker's Saloon
Sesson
Jewelry and Musical House
Eyata
Rockwood
Ris
H. Mebanesre
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