Hearing of Henry Case Adjourned Until Wednesday
The Henry case at Princeton drew a large crowd as attorneys reviewed who originated the court rumor. State witnesses questioned the alleged remark while Henry denied any direct statement and urged full investigation to vindicate all parties involved. The hearing adjourned until next Wednesday to summon jurors and witnesses and likely wrap up with new evidence.
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Henry
Princeton
McDowell
Telegraph
Mars
N. G. Woods
Mr. Henry
Wirt A. French
Hion
J A. Strother
BE. L. Shufftes Carver
O. M. Page
F. L. Johnson
W. Hedrick
Dr. Zed Bee
H. Wood
R. C. McClaugherty
Bernard McCaugherty
EF. W. Knight
J. M. Sanders
W. 8. Cope
O. C
Shufflbarger
Shufflebarger
Welch
Page
Coyle
Hedrick
J. A. Strother
Strother
May Court
Megers
Knight Bernard McClaugherty
R. C. McClaughherty
William Potter Davis
Earl Contracting Company
Deepwater Railway Company
Mr. Bailey
Hary
Origin of the dollar from Joachimsthal coinman history
The article traces the dollar’s roots to Joachimsthal near Carlsbad where the 1519 silver gulden groschen was minted as the Joachimsthaler or thaler. By 1690 the term dollar spread in English for many coins, from 75 cents to $1.25, across nations from Sweden to Japan, influenced by the Spanish dollar in colonial America.
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Joachimstahl
Carlsbad
Sweden
Japan
Omelet Mistaken for Pancake Confusion at Chinese Restaurant
A diner discovers egg in a dish she thought was pancakes prompting a friend to reveal it is actually an omelet. The scene unfolds at a Chinese restaurant during a first visit as the diners sample chop suey and chow mein.
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New York Press
Marriage of Peculiar Interest at Welch
Walter Whittaker and Miss Eula Cahill of Hatcher were married yesterday at Welch. The groom spoke of the wedding after a Daily Telegraph interview and noted his aunt Julia Whittaker’s heroism, including a gunshot wound that severed her spine. Cahill helped rescue the groom during the attack.
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Welch
Walter Whittaker
Eula Cahill
Hatcher
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph
Whittaker
Julia Whittaker
Mr. Whittaker
Julia Whitaker
Miss Cahill
Miss Whit
Graham Beats Bluefield in Seven Pin Bowling Showdown
Graham on her home alleys defeated the Bluefield bowlers by seven pins after Bluefield built an early lead last Friday. The teams meet again Monday night at Lindsey alleys to conclude the series. Also notes advertise Monitor Flour, Foley’s Honey and Tar, and Whittage’s linen stationery with dates shown.
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Graham
Bluefield
Red
Lindsey Alleys
Bluefield Avenue
Revival Draws Large Crowd at Bland Street Church
Interest in Bland Street Methodist revival services remains high as the church packed its main room and auditorium. Some thirty to forty converts and prayer requests were reported, with no morning service today and 3:00 and 7:30 p.m. services planned. Saturday features a special meeting for railroad men and wives, with Friday’s afternoon service canceled. Sunday includes men’s meeting at Bland Street and women’s meeting at Grace Church, followed by a 7:30 p.m. service at Bland Street.
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Bland Street Methodist Church
Bland Street Church
Grace Church
Bland Street
Ishmaels of Ceylon and the Rodigas social caste
The Dundee Advertiser describes the Rodigas of Ceylon, a despised caste living in holes and caves who cannot mingle with others or enter temples or courts. They must stand apart, address people of higher castes, and avoid travelers to prevent defilement. Subcastes like ambetteyos and hanomoreyos face contempt within this ostracized group.
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Ceylon
Dundee Advertiser
The Cocket Writers and a Royal Pension Tale
In the London Custom House era twelve officers called cocket writers certified goods were entered and duties paid. Ten hid true fees, two were honest. Abolished in 1851, they received pensions. one honest writer earned £52,000 over fifty two years.
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London Custom House
Treasury
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W. H. Harry & Company
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Bluefield, W. VA
S. M. Smith Insurance Agency
L. G. Toney
Edward Cooper
H. C. Donaldson
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S. M. Smith Insurance Agency Telephone Building
Biand Street
Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company
Wm. McCarthy
England
C. Betelle
Cashier
Eureka Hardware Co
Foley
Whittage
New Book
Teleerani
Yost
B. Burton
H. Matthews
Neil
M. Mathews
Lindsey Tere
R. Burton
Wren
Akers Sro
Rose
B. Baker
Ishmaels
Rodigas
Cocket Writers
Saan Pianos
Stieff
Chas. M. Stieff
Main Street
Lynchburg, VA
W. Whitmore
Bluefield Normal & Business College
Pitman, Gregg and Kimball
Cliver, Underwood, Admington and Smith Machines
W.W. H. Cunningham
Altamont
B. M. Gohen
Pesenger Station
Navi Novo Awestern
Norton
Clinch Valley
Norwa
Pointe Om
Clinch Valley Division
Williamson
Norfolk and Western Railway
W. B. Bevill
Roanoke
Kinzer’s
Snall
Kinzer
Charles J. Kinzer
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