Smith Leaves the Cabinet in Philadelphia Press Return
Washington reports Charles Emory Smith of Pennsylvania resigns as postmaster general. Relations with the president are cordial. Henry C. Payne from Wisconsin offered and accepted the Cabinet post. Smith plans to return to newspaper work and resume editorial control of the Philadelphia Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
Washington
Charles Emory Smith
Pennsylvania
Smiths Setion
Smith
Hipeptalle
Henry Payne
Nations
Wisconsin
Policeman Oliver Breaks Arm After Ice Fall
Police officer Oliver suffered a broken arm after falling on ice yesterday. The incident occurred in a city area where responders attended and assisted him. Medical staff reported stable condition with expected recovery time.
Police chief injured in icy pavement slip by youths
Chief of Police James R Oliver suffered a broken arm after a slip on a slick pavement near a street used by youth where juveniles caused multiple accidents. The incident prompted warnings that sliding on walls near the street violates city ordinances and should be enforced. The report notes this is the third such accident in a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R Oliver
Livy
Sherif i Aan
Jenaappened
M.C. A
Distinguished Visitor Discusses Politics During Holiday Visit
An excursion into politics features a visiting figure from Bitter Creek recounting views on the constitutional convention, race relations, and President Roosevelt. He criticizes wartime policies, praises certain governors, and plans to remain in the city until a party supply of corn liquor runs out, then returns home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonn Voewer Kermitlion
Kermitton
Mark Rolling
Wicter Creek
Bland County
Kernttlion
Jim Honaker
Congress And Its Progress In The Fifty Seventh Congress
Washington dispatch notes swift progress in the Fifty seventh Congress with Dayton introducing several public bills. Measures aim to aid the blind, adjust copyright terms, and improve access to works, while discussions continue on isthmian canal funding, Philippine tariffs, and holiday travel rates via the Norfolk and Western Railway with tickets on sale December 21 to 25 and December 30 to January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
House
Senate
Dayton
Congress
Scott
Keller
Dstrict
Atkinson
Roosevelt
William Hutton
Kanawha River
White
Montgomery
Maryland
Norfolk & Externailway
Janary 1
Man Declares Grievance as He Tramps Through Rail Route
A rural Norfolk and Western passenger, angry at the line, walks from his home to Norton and boards trains via L and N and C and O routes to reach New York. He discovers the N and W tracks are in use and tries to confront the conductor after paying extra to avoid the Norfolk and Western. The story portrays his stubborn journey and protest against the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Cere
Norfolk & Western
City Wins Suit Over Sidewalk Costs In Bluefield
In Brown's court yesterday the city of Bluefield triumphed in the Higginbotham case. The Elks lodge had previously seized Higginbotham's Bland reel property and municipal authorities placed a brick sidewalk in front of the lot, charging the cost to Higginbotham. He sought recovery of the amount paid for the sidewalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quire Brown
J. C. Higginbotham
Bluefield
Elks’ Lodge
Higginbotham
Coram store promotes Christmas jewelry and novelties
Classified notice announces A Miller taking over the Coram shop from A Biller with a broad stock including jewelry, silverware, watches, and novelty items. The transfer details and location in Bluefield West Virginia are noted, along with an emphasis on gold plated pieces, charms, brooches, and a variety of gift wares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addiion
Pioneer Wholesale Grocers Offer Big Toilet Soap Lots
Headquarters for toilet soap and etail merchants announce 110 gross of Great line soap at manufacturer prices to jobbers. Buyers can view samples before ordering for holiday trade. Includes Improved Castile Medicated Skin Nowp Par Soap and highly perfumed todet soap. Bhuefeld W Va J M Eigara the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rat Tor Grocery Co
Bolesale Grocers
Bhuefeld
W Va
Action Against King's Attorneys and Avey of Claims
A legal petition accuses King and attorneys Fisher and Stiles of filing a fictitious suit to obstruct the court. It alleges improper removal of records and unauthorized appearances in Wyoming county matters, with claims of misrepresentation by Fisher and related parties. The filing seeks dismissals and disbarment and outlines alleged professional misconduct.
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Aiabar
HC. Pieshher
Jard
F. Stiles
Ruckes
Rucker
Ake
Mayoara
Jeury A. Fiesher
Midavite
Rappellante
Stuart Wood
Stlee
Nancy C. Rutherford
D. Hallela F
Navey C. Rutherford
Hatfeld
Ruths
William Claypool
Mire
Wyoming County
Stiles
Ita
Neney C Rutherford
Otter
Nancy
Eili
Miavit
Flester
Hier HK
Fleiner
No How Formerly Hanged Man In Bristol Execution Report
Fragmented OCR text describes a Bristol hanging and governor’s hesitancy on clemency. Mentions Tyler, Montague, and Harris, with scattered fragments about awards, tobacco products, and unrelated ads. The readable core concerns an execution case and clemency possibility amid political commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero Martie
Bristol
Tyler
Wvernor Tyler
Montague
Harrie
Pulustt
W Broughe
Harris
Nndighbors
Roosevelt consults Democrats on southern nominations in party split
President Roosevelt seeks input from Senators Poster McBoer and Broussard and Rep Broungare on applicants for offices in the divided Louisiana and southern states. He aims to harmonize factions while preparing nominations, naming several figures and indicating continued consultations with Republican leaders.
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Roosevelt
New Orleans
Phe
Eo Cayton
Thowpoon
Hlelie Arison
Wiley
Alabama
Harmoniacy
Amd
Watley
Richardson
Tribune
Repubness
Howe
Charles
May Be One For You Lollers Uncaled to the Blaedela Posty
A brief, unclear item from a past week mentions lollers and uncaled activity tied to the Blaedela Posty, suggesting a local note or anecdote without clear names or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lollers
Blaedela
Local notes and ads from Blueford post office week
The column lists post office staff and local traders for the week ending Saturday December 14. It notes stock availability, price negotiations, liquor handling, and shop offerings, including rooms for rent and various items for sale. It mentions Long John Saloon, a cigar shop, and promotional pills, with several garbled names and addresses embedded in the fragmented text.
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Postmaster’ General
Cordial
Henry C Payne
Oliver
Yeetorday
Kuuger's
Bland Street
Kiva
West Point
Kings
Foley
G. B. Wade
Charnetsr
Bitter Creek
B. Bevin
Pas
The
Neat
First National Bank
Swan Lake Oil Company
Wea Virgiale
Kentucky
Cumberland River
Strage Oil
W. S. Foutz
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield, W. Va
Man
Fitz- You
Pocket Books
Kirzor
A. Biller
W. Va
A. Miller
Rouwere
Kinze
J. M
Eigara
the Beet
King
Rucker S Orief
Whitne
Long Johns
Meador Co
Indies
Fiat Top Guoceny
M. M. Unwin
de Ives
Perros Maesten
Wola Fuel & Co
Dee
E. T. Olive
Tesident Roosevelt
Blueford
Cheah Ban
Hesnoway
Raten K Clair
Aswari
WC Dickeson
Fioren
Bento
John Hess
Cullis KL Hawking
Mebonie Hell
WG Ratliff
Robert AL Rover
Prank Stove
Beay
Dada
Duyers
Atinas Hiquors
John Harper
Bert Cigar
White's Dratstore
Taze‘well Street
J. Mo
Olgare
Est
Tomo Tanday
Mio
Poe Lo ‘Bing
Hudson
Long Joan
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