Norfolk and Western upgrades in city shops and power plant
A Daily Telegraph visit details Norfolk and Western improvements over the past year including a new power house with 200-hp boilers and Buckeye engines. Dynamos from Allis-Chalmers power 125 arc lights and 600 incandescent lights, with a marble General Electric switchboard. The plant can run at 150 volts, currently using 110, and will back up Bluestone Traction if needed. Two fire companies and expanded machine shops support rapid repairs. A new wooden car storage building, direct track through the round house, and vast lumber stock bolster operations amid light holiday output.
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Daily Telegraph
L. D. Gillette
Norfolk & Western
Gillette
Allis-Chalmers
Bluefield Inn
General Electric Company
Bluestone Traction Company
Round House
Enigine
Rivelleid
Williamson
Roanoke
Round
Pocahontas Election Contest Filed by Fifteen Voters
Fifteen qualified Pocahontas voters file a written contest of the December 19 1907 local option election results. Grounds include lack of court power, improper ordering, code violations, and illegal ballots. Depositions to be taken January 22 1908 at Sex ton Roberts law office. Signed by local residents.
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Pocahontas
Tazewell County
Virginia
Circuit Court
T. J. Davis
J. M. Newton
W. W. Brennemen
H. M. Umberger
G. H. Lawrence
W. J. Henson
Law Office
Sexton & Roberts
W. L. Mustard
Max Davis
John L. Baker
J. Baach
M. Bloch
L. J. Stump
E. J. Ellett
Joseph Miller
J. Frank Ward
W. T. Barbour
M. C. Smith
J. Hyman
Alex Smith
F. B. Dennen
C. M. Stensen
Receiver named for two Wise county firms in Lynchburg
Judge H C McDowell named Benjamin Strong Jr of Englewood NJ as receiver for the Stone Gap Collieries Company and the Wise Terminal Company in suits by Bankers' Trust. Bonds of 10000 dollars are posted, and the receiver may issue certificates up to 5000 dollars. Wise Terminal runs the Norton Glamorgan railway.
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Lynchburg
H. C. McDowell
Federal District Court
Bankers’ Trust Company
Stone Gap Collieries Company
Wise Terminal Company
Wise County
Benjamin Strong, Jr
Englewood
N. J
Norton
Glamorgan
Explosion at Bradley's Belge spurs Pettibone trial evidence
Defense in the Pettibone trial read the San Francisco depositions on the Bradley residence explosion. The statements were taken during the Haywood trial and introduced by stipulation as evidence in the current case.
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Pettibone
San Francisco
Troops Stay at Goldfield Amid War Orders
Washington reports the secretary of war sent telegraph orders to Gen. Funston in San Francisco countermanding his prior plan to withdraw troops from Goldfield next Monday in line with presidential directives.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Funston
Department of California
San Francisco
Goldfield
West Virginia Weekend Forecast Turns Colder
Fair and colder conditions are expected across West Virginia Saturday night into Sunday with a moderation on Monday as conditions remain generally fair. Winds light, lows dip into the 20s and 30s while daytime highs reach the 40s.
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West Virginia
Six Day News Forecast From Washington DP
Washington DP reports a holiday recess with Taft’s address at a Boston merchants banquet and the White House New Year reception. New laws take effect nationwide, including Georgia prohibition and Alabama child labor rules, Arkansas anti-cigarette law, New Jersey divorcees limit, New York marriage licenses, and Wisconsin insurance. A total solar eclipse will occur next Friday mainly in the South Seas. Major scientific meetings follow, led by the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Chicago.
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Washington
DP. C
Congress
Supreme Court
William H. Taft
Boston Merchants’ Association
White House
Georgia
Alabama
Arkansas
New Jersey
New York
Wisconsin
South Seas
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Chicago
America
Powers Jury Instructions Read In Goebel Case
Georgetown Ky December 28 Judge Morris read jury instructions in the Powers trial. The guidance, like prior trials, centers on a conspiracy to murder Goebel and states a guilty verdict on the charged necessity could mean death or life imprisonment. Court adjourned until Monday as Mrs Elizabeth Powers and Robeers Green are set to attend the closing days.
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Georgetown
Powers
Morris
Robbins
Goebel
Uni
Wilizabeth Powers
Caleo Powers
Robeers Green
Roosevelt approves canal project plan change at Mira Flores
The president signs off on altering the canal alignment citing strategic aims and time and cost savings. Officials claim Mira Flores foundations offer more stable base and substantial overall savings are expected.
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Roosevelt
Miraflores
Goldfield Mine Owners Jubilant Over Possible Special Session
Capt. W. J. Cox acting for Governor Sparks reports Roosevelt may allow troops to stay in Goldfield if a special legislative session is called. Mine owners jubilant, planning to push their agenda. Western Federation of Miners leaders say troop presence won’t alter union plans.
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Goldfield
Nev
W. J. Cox
Sparks
Roosevelt
Cc. E. Mahoney
Western Federation of Miners
Four masked robbers rob Cantwell of 90 cents in railroad station
Four masked robbers entered the Forty-fifth Avenue station of the Chicago and Alton railroad and, after threatening Train Dispatcher Cantwell with revolvers, relieved him of 90 cents and fled. They were later arrested by railroad detectives who identified the assailants. Police are criticized for slow response after a recent saloon heist.
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Chicago
Forty-fifth Avenue
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Cantwell
American Fleet Prepares to Sail From Fort of Spain
The American fleet under Rear Admiral Evans will sail for Rio Janeiro soon after December 28. The Connecticut leads with Alabama Illinois Kearsarge and Kentucky for repairs and compass adjustment. Navy drills and shore leave mark port stay as officers watch a national naval controversy unfold.
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Spain
Rio Janeiro
Evans
Connecticut
Alabama
Sperry
Illinois
Kearsarge
Kentucky
Gulf
Busy day for Taft on Boston visit with three talks
Secretary Taft planned a busy Boston schedule Monday with three semi public engagements. He would address Boston ministers in the morning then speak briefly at a reception for Jewish bankers and merchants at the Elysium Club in the afternoon. He would close with the principal address at the Merchants' Association banquet at the Hotel Somereec in the evening.
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Washington
Taft
Boston
Elysium Club
Merchants’ Association
Hotel Somereec
Japanese Diet Opens With Emperors Speech And Formalities
The Japanese diet formally opened today with the emperor delivering the throne speech. He urged cordial relations with foreign powers and highlighted the peace impact of the entente cordiale with Russia and France. The upper house had 667 members in evening dress and diplomats in full uniforms.
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Tokio
House of Peers
Far East
Russia
France
Japan
Lynching Threat Met With Guard At Kentucky Jail
Harrodsburg Kentucky on December 28 guards surround the town jail after Charles Reed a Negro felon shot and fatally wounded Chief of Police Smith during an arrest Reed was captured in a posse exchange of gunfire and later rescued by police despite citizen demands for summary punishment.
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Harrodsburg
Charles Reed
Smith
Reed
Italian's Home Wrecked in Dynamite Blast
In Brownsville Pennsylvania R Frediana an Italian had his home wrecked by a dynamite explosion though no one was injured. Authorities suspect the Black Hand due to threatening letters received by Frediana demanding payment. Police believe the society is responsible for the attack.
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Brownsville
Dee
R. Frediana
Frediana
Fredians
Roosevelt wild turkey hunt at Green Mountain
President Roosevelt travels with Dick McDaniel from Pine Knot for a turkey hunt on Green Mountain, where he succeeded last December but found no birds due to a stiff wind. Mrs Roosevelt rides with Joseph Wilmer, and worship is planned at Christchurch tomorrow morning led by Rev Darbie. The page also contains an unsolicited promotional line for Rocky Mountain Tea and local merchants.
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Charlottesville
Dick” McDaniel
Roosevelt
Pine Knit
Green Mountain
Negroes Leave Town Amid Alarm in Henrietta Oklahoma
A Henrietta dispatch says townspeople are alarmed as the remaining Black residents have departed. Armed guards were posted after threats. railroad bridges are checked for torpedoes but no troops are needed and no armed groups are reported nearby.
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Oklahoma City
Henrietta
Okla
Roanoke Doctor Found Dead in Office
Dr John D Scott an elderly East Roanoke resident was found dead across a bed in his office at 12% Commonwealth avenue Roanoke this morning He appeared in good health yesterday and his death is believed to be from heart failure He was about 80 and widowed leaving several married daughters
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Roanoke
John D. Scott
East Roanoke
Commonwealth Avenue
1200 Families Leaving Eastern Turkey to America
Reports to the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions say famine is worse than first thought in eastern Turkey and Armenia. The current emigration tide is the strongest yet, with about 1,200 families having departed the Harport area since April.
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Boston
Mass
Turkey
Armenia
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Harport
Real estate dealer loses foot in accidental firearm discharge
C M Armes of Roanoke Virginia, a well known real estate dealer, suffered the loss of his right foot after a shotgun discharged while he cleaned it in his office. The muzzle rested on his foot and the blast necessitated amputation at the ankle.
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Roanoke
C. M. Armes
Change Canal Plans Redirect Dams to Miraflores
The Isthmian Canal Commission shifts dam and lock construction from Laboca to Miraflores to avoid bombardment risks. The new site lies four miles inland within the safety zone and is intended for strategic protection.
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Washington
Dee
Isthmian Canal Commission
Laboca
Miraflores
Explorations Complete in Darr Mine Recover 220 Bodies
At Jacobs Creek Pennsylvania December 28 explorations in the Darr mine of the Pittsburg Coal Company ended except for slate falls. Two hundred twenty bodies have been recovered from main headings and entries with at least fifty more expected under the falls.
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Jacobs Creek
Pittsburg Coal Company
Tobacco firm to rent Frankfort warehouse during shutdown
Dec 28 Frankfort news reports the American Tobacco Company has directed its local representative to rent or re handle the warehouse as the Frankfort branch ceases business until further notice.
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Frankfort
The
American Tobacco Company
Robbery Ends in Fatal Shootout in Snohomish County
In Snohomish Washington Miller and Carter led a group to a two section house occupied by seven Italians. The assailants held up the occupants and began shooting. Miller was killed by a crowbar driven through his head and other violence followed before officers captured the wounded and three Italians.
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Snohomish
Wash
Miller
Police Shootout Near Kingsland Ends in Woundings
New York reports Lieutenant Rocco Cavani and detectives pursuing Nicolo Banana, alleged murderer, at Kingsland New Jersey. Cavani was shot and Banana wounded in the clash. Banana in dangerous condition and expected to die.
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New York
Rocco Cavani
Nicolo Banana
Kingsland
N. J
Cavanii
Cavani
Banana
Appeal in Rate Case Stirs Richmond Circuit Court
In Richmond Virginia the United States circuit court opened a case on Virginia passenger rates as Judge Pritchard granted an appeal to the United States Supreme Court. By agreement the 2 cent rate remains in effect until adjudication.
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Richmond
Ed States Circuit Court
Pritchard
United States Supreme
Virginia
Sup Cour
Canadian Cotton Mills Review Output and Winter Plans
Toronto officials report Canadian cotton mills plan to continue full operation through winter despite curtailments in some sectors. Industry observers note mills aim to sustain production while facing shifting demand and costs.
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Toronto
Dispensary Wins Local Option Vote in County
Union, D C reports final returns show the dispensary winning by eleven votes over prohibition after yesterday’s county local option elections.
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Union
D. C
Pocahontas Lodge Officers Elected for 1908 in Pocahontas
The Pocahontas A. M. lodge in Pocahontas Virginia held its regular annual election for 1908 officers at its temple. Elected were C. A. Howard Jr Worshipful Master Louie Bach Senior Warden EK B. McDonald Junior Warden Fred Danhauser Senior Deacon Miller Junior Deacon Bi J. Ware Treasurer N. Bloch Secretary J. M. Newton Chaplain Robert Herbert Tyler Trustees G. Zimmerman Ware Representative to Grand Lodge S J. Stump. A reception for wives followed.
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Pocahontas
A. M. Lodge
C. A. Howard
Louie Baach
EK. B. McDonald
Aes
Fred Danhauser
Saul Miller
J. Ware
N. Bloch
J. M. Newton
Robert Herbert—Tyler
G. Zimmerman Ware
Grand Ua
J. Stump
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Belmont
SLOAN
Mer
Daily Telegraph Business Office
L. E. Tierney
W. H. Thomas
R. E. Bolling
W. B. Hicks
Fiat Top National Bank OF
Bluefield
W. VA
United States
Fiat Top National
Thomas E. Peery
W. D. Thornhill
R. M. Garrett
P. J. Kelly
E. L. Bailey
B. S. Pedigo
J. D. Honeker
C. O. Wright
C. B. Hancock
B. A. Heller
E. Be, Carter, Pres
D. R. Wood
Union Bank and Trust Company
Edwin Mann, Pres
W. C. Pollock
L. A. Hooper
Asst
First National Bank of
Bent
Wets
Pocamontas
Tazewell
Bradley
Galeb Powers
Nevada
Fort OF Spain
Black Hand Society
President Roosevelt
Jean
Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co
West Nd Drug Co
Accient
Superior Supply CO
Panama
American Tobacco Companys
Frankfort, Ky
Self
Will
Pocahontas Paragrap
Masonie la
P. .D. Johmat
Lewis Johnston
South
A. Haller
Hae
Hell
Estelle Robrieh Hensley
Wave Mabel Horner
A. F. Leckle
University
John Dennen
Miss Haller
Blanche Ware
Stonewall Jackson
George
Salem
Browning
Weel
Shell
Abingdon
Walter Baker
Viare
Cc. G. i
J. W. H. Lawford
Minnie
R Cooke
George H. Rhody
P. M. Shannon
Church Street
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