Gushed Ahead of Schedule in Bluefield Oil Boom
Report describes investors in Bluefield pleased by oil finds near Swan Lake and Barboursville. Promoters allegedly drilled wells to test paying quantities, then planned to plug if not enough oil, amid scrutiny from residents and local officials. Names include Geo. R. Whitworth & Sons and J. M. cigar firm tied to waste.
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Baboureville
Cumberland Valley
Sicek
JA. Tiller
Pazewel
Richman
Barrowrsville
Ibie
Geo. R. Whitworth & Sons
Barboursville
J. M
Judzen
Aiblii Bey
Elmars
The Crack of Doom Delays At Train Station
An epileptic materializing as a passenger train causes long delays. Passengers report No. 3 arriving 85 minutes late, No. 1 late by 45 minutes, and No. 8 divided into two sections with the second late indefinitely. Community unprepared for such variability prompts calls for clearer schedules and timely updates. Nearby shops advertise tobacco and smoke goods during the disruption.
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Rg 10
Tely
First Reports Exaggerated on Lynchburg Disaster
Initial dispatches claimed ten or more deaths after a railway wreck near Lynchburg Virginia. Later checks reduced fatalities to three with many passengers escaping drowning. a freight train plunged into the James River following a rock on the track.
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Lynchburg
Luiselty
James River
Pers
Sweer Greman
Beakewan
Business League Could Boost City Trade Growth
A proposed Business League aims to unite all city trades under one umbrella. It would oversee an early closing movement, organize trade excursions, attract out of town buyers, and operate along defined lines to elevate local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiane
Thie City
Farbanks Industry Expansion in Gretna South
The piece lauds Farbanks establishing a large industrial complex in Gretna focusing on cotton byproducts and lard manufacturing. It highlights cotton as a growing southern staple, the shift of waste cotton into industrial use, and the Fairbank Company’s fully equipped plant for lard compound and cotto lene. It calls for local support and patronage as the new southern enterprise advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Revere
South S
Massachusetts
Indus
Eouth
Fairbank Company
Fream
Akill
Hia New South
Name list and house fire report from Norfolk section
A long list of names appears alongside a dramatic Norfolk fire report. A two story house owned by the Norfolk and Sever Bathway Company burned last night on Taglesi street. The dwelling housed several colored residents and the telegraph wires failed, delaying evacuation and rescue efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfilk and Sever Batway Company
Fearful Frud Fight Near Gardner Russell County
On Christmas Eve a pitched battle near Gardner on the Clinch River left one dead and several wounded. Six men were arrested after rifle and shotgun fire between two rival groups led to killings and injuries. An officer and deputies captured six assailants at the scene and jailed others in Lebanon.
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Gardner
Ruseell County
Wilvon Ray
King Rey
Jon B Rey
Jack Ostore
Tugele
Wef
Taylor Brothers Weg
Taylor Boy
Oficer
C. W. Hunt
Osborne
Bemsington
Otter Hunt
Lebanon
Coal and Wood Supply Advertised by T H Becker
An old advertisement promotes coal and wood services by T H Becker with prompt delivery. It also mentions Foley’s Honey and Tar as a remedy for coughs and colds, citing a testimonial from G H Wade in Lynchburg discussing Hovey and Tar products and urging honesty in pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastor Lynch
Pia” Paileupsburg
Bes
Hovey
Ds Wade
Bids Wanted for Hotel Building in Bluefield West Virginia
Notice calls for bids on the construction of a hotel building on Princeton Avenue in Bluefield West Virginia. Auction action involves an architect’s plans and specifications. bids are to be received by the owner, with interest in prompt submission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will. Ve Recrives
Bulidine
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield
Steemer Pond Company
Virginia
Mill Creek
Coke Company
Sinai Jones
Roosevelt Builds Cabinet For Independent Power Base
President Roosevelt pursues a strategic cabinet reshuffle to strengthen independence from the party line, courting strong men like Payne Drake and Elkins. He aims to secure key votes in the North and West, while considering retaining Woot and Wilson and Knox if health allows.
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Washington
Roosevelt
National Committee
Hanan
Congress
Payne
Spooner
Wisconsin
Shaw
Hhe
Alston
Henderson
Drake
Massachusetts
Rosevelt
Lincoln
Hoban
Connel Chamber
Woot
Wilson
Knox
McKinley
Senate
Hay
Root
Elkins
West Virginia
Virginis
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Mi Risenberg Risentir
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Hawewe
Botta & Broce
Olgnte
Vest
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York
Coopertown
Sally
John Harper
White
Raonir
Nedigine
Turner
Verona
Met
Business League
Mudfeld
Inge
First National Bank
Bluefield, West Virginia
Swan Lake
Coman Tha
Kentucky
Swan Lake Oil Company
Cumberland River
W. S. Foutz
W. Va
Hoving South
Farbanks
Gretna
Binefeld
Ugoette
Zae
Adkina Sam Baylor
RJ Barearsle
Fog
WD Lint
Ray
Drj B Doren
Evan
Peter Uiger
Fi Hate
Lem Joven
Walter Lazenbs
Mister Lazenby
Mr T Miles
P McDonald
JD Ioore
Lon A Peotogton
Arthur Presley
Eit Spencer
Carter Suit
Lige Toomae
Bins Willams
Colip White
Mea
BJ Barger
Mim
Estelle Burgess
Mra
Ella Cubbage
Mee
Haddiey
Birave Kiliotte
Nancy Hareton
Delia Meadowa
Wovutte Moore
Moa JA Reed
Stephie Reacay
Togtestac
Jobe Harger
Maked Harper
Fool Figs Dela Cae Venkat Wae
Moody
Mber
Ang Wood
T. H. Becker
Foley
G.H. Wade
Outotsions
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Colietigg
Bluefield Normal
Tate
Sealy
Coe
Skp
Sap
Tooming
Whig Toys
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Ilue
Bubba
Addrees
Woolley
Atlanta
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Koto
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