Clark W May rules out governor bid in Virginia debt case
Special to the Daily Telegraph from Wharleston West Virginia reports that Attorney General Clark W May declines a gubernatorial run. He cites lack of time and funds due to the Virginia debt suit before the U S Supreme Court, and asks for re nomination to the attorney general post, pledging support if the party nominates another.
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Daily Telegraph
Wharleston
W. Va
Clark W. May
Capitol
Peoples and Press
Commonwealth of Virginia
West Virginia
Supreme Court of the United States
Tragedy in Shenandoah: Mother and Son Slain at Home
In Shenandoah, Pottsville area, Mrs Mary Perkatis aged 40 and her 4 year old son were murdered at their residence. Their throats were cut. The crime was found four hours after its commission by the couple’s 8 year old daughter and another child. Police search for John Rodgers, a boarder who argued with the woman over payment, as Rodgers departed for New York.
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Rodgers
New York
Miners Entombed as Alpha Shaft Rescue Proceeds Slowly
Rescue work at Ely Nebraska is slow due to danger as miners remain entombed in the Alpha shaft. Relying on supplies, they endure above water level with food water and cots sent through a six inch pipe.
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Ely, Neb
Alpha
Town Council Passes Cow Ordinance in Bluefield Meeting
The Bluefield city council met to adopt sanitation measures and passed two ordinances. One forbids cattle on streets without an attendant and imposes penalties and impounding rules. another bars obstructions on streets and sidewalks. The cow ordinance, veto possible, was debated amid other actions including a draft payment and patrol wagon suggestion.
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T. L. Felts
City of
Bluefield
Pound
Law and Ordinance Committee
Felts
Roanoke
Bessie V. Atkinson
Board of Supervisors
C. H. Mustard
Messrs. Akers and
Updyke
Formation Through Which Water Passes East of City
Water Company reports exhaustive treatment of strata and underground channels between surface drainage points in a large area east of the city. Company officials state they have done all possible to prevent contamination on their property through sink holes into springs in the locality.
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Water Company
Ada
Col. Thompson House
Shenandoah
Fast River
Sevier
Chickamauga
East River
Wast River
East River Mountain
Bethel
Wilson House
Henry Bailey Houses
Henry Bailey
Henry Bailey Sink Hole Timeline Report
Henry Bailey sink hole appeared at 1 15 p m on December 6 and reappeared around 2 00 p m on December 7, remaining at noon December 8. The source notes an estimated flow rate between the two dates with no major errors.
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Henry Bailey
FIGHTING BOB AND HIS FLAT IRONS DEPART
A Bluefield era item describes the Ada and Beaver Pond water investigation and typhoid fever link, with Dr. Stabler’s report discussed at a city council meeting. Admiral Evans sails from Old Point Comfort as President Roosevelt attends a fleet review aboard Mayflower.
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Bernard McClaugherty
Board of Health
Stabler
McClaugherty
Ada
Beaver Pond
Beaver Pond Spring
Wm. McCarthy
The
Water Company
State Boards of Health
Bluefield
W. Va
City Board of Health
Bob
Old Point Comfort
Admiral Evans
Pacific
Coxswain Chandler
Louisiana
Panama
Virginia Capes
Trinidad
Five stages of battle ship construction line shown
The line displayed a distance beyond four miles and showcased five stages of American battle ship construction. As an object lesson in naval growth, the spectacle highlighted a striking feature of the American navy.
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Chesapeake Bay
Vhs
Thimble Shoal Light
Caps
President Grant steams toward New York with Taft aboard
The steamship President Grant, with Secretary of War Taft and party aboard, sent a wireless report of rough seas as it neared New York. Taft gave no comment on President Roosevelt's pledge not to seek the Republican nomination next June. The message reached the ship about 300 miles east of Cape Race as it moved toward New York expected by Thursday.
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President Grant
Cape Race
Taft
New York
Roosevelt
Tillman Runs Amuck in Senate Speech on State of Finances
Senator Tillman of South Carolina attacked financial powers including the president treasury secretary and bankers in a Senate speech tied to his resolution for Finance Committee inquiry into treasury bond issues and clearinghouse certificates. Both chambers agreed to adjourn for Christmas until January 6.
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Washington
Tillman
South Carolinas
Denure Sy O
Kentucky militia units ordered to Hopkinsville
Governor Willson following Adjutant General Johnston recommendation ordered Company H from Louisville to depart Tuesday morning for Hopkinsville. Colonel W. B. Haldeman and Captain R. J. McBryde accompany Company I to assess the situation.
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Louisville
Johnston
Willson
Kentucky
Hopkinsville
W. B. Haldeman
R. J. McBryde
Clarence Darrow Speaks Delay in Pettibone Trial
Clarence Darrow was ill and could not attend court in Boise Idaho today delaying the impeachment questions for Harry Orchard until tomorrow when the defendant is expected to be present.
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Boise
Idaho
Clarence Darrow
Pettibone
Harry Orchard
Darrow
Mallory to retire from Senate race in Pensacola
In Pensacola on December 16 United States Senator Stephen R Mallory announced he will not seek re election. The notice follows a holiday shopping blurb promoting Pure Food Laws blue ribbon vanilla and various gifts at Ye Metropolitan and White Pharmacy with a Christmas reminder to avoid questionable water.
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Pensacola
Fla
United State
Stephen R. Mallory
Explosion Ends Sixty Lives At Coal Mine
A coal mine near Uplands suffered a massive blast this morning. Officials say dust caused the explosion after a long delay in rescue efforts. Fifty to sixty men are feared dead, with twelve bodies recovered so far. Rescue crews and fans assisted a cautious recovery as heat and dust hampered operations. The Yolande mine, about a mile from Virginia City, had a similar disaster years ago with many deaths.
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Virginia
Yolande Coal Mine Explosion Tops Local Feared Casualties
A deadly blast at the Yolande Coal Coke Company mine eight miles north of Yolande Alabama at 10 25 am caused many deaths and injuries uncertain hours after the explosion. Rescue teams work through debris as crowds hinder efforts and families await word on the dead and missing with names of identified workers released by officials.
Christmas Gift Sale At Dilger’s Friday Afternoon
A special notice announces a Thursday afternoon sale at D ilger’s with a wide range of Christmas gift items. Shoppers may find ladies combs toilet sets manicure sets sewing brushes hats pins pocket books and many more goods. Five carving sets remain as attractive picks for Christmas dinner. Prizes are awarded daily and customers may win a watch this Saturday. Going away gifts include affordable go away bags.
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W. Son
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