Bluefield Adopts New City Charter and Ward Boundaries
The House of Delegates passed a new city charter for Bluefield with amendments designating farm lands within limits as farm land not city property until developed. The charter creates eight wards with described boundaries and a two from each ward council plus a three member at large board of supervisors. The first election under the act will be the first Tuesday in May.
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House of Delegates
Senate
West Virginia
Virginia
Bluefield
Graham
Graham Avenue
Eaid State Line
Stony Ridge
Wilson Valley
Wilson Branch
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Thomas Street
Gravely Ridge
Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company
of Virginia
Mercer Street
Thames Street
Higginbotham
Ward No. 4
Monroe Street
Raleigh Street
Cummit
Higginbotham Avenue
Said City
Monroe
Raleigh Streets
Ward No. 5
Raleigh
Monroe Streets
Ray
Henry
Henry, Sussex and
Warren Streets
Warren Street
Ward No. 7
Ward No. 6
Beasley Street
Woman Burned in Early Morning Fire at Hotel Winton
A woman believed to be Miss Lydia Theniel of Philadelphia died in a fire at Hotel Winton in New York. The blaze on Park Avenue at 110th Street trapped sixteen guests, with most rescued by firefighters using ladders to evacuate to the street.
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New York
Lydia Theniel
Philadellhia
Hotel Winton
Park Avenue
110Th Street
Six Deaths in All From Boat Explosion at Queenstown Harbor
In Queenstown two more injured from the submarine boat A 6 explosion died during the night. The death toll rises to six with many survivors seriously hurt and in grave condition.
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Queenstown
Missouri mules arrive. buyers invited from Tazewell Va
A carload of fine Missouri mules 48 to 64 inches tall has arrived and is available for mining work. Interested parties should write A. J. Steele & Sons at Tazewell Virginia. Also note Masetin's Drug Store sells magazines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell
A. J. Steele & Sons
West Virginia Governor's Daughter Wed in Mansion Ceremony
Katharine Vaughan White daughter of Gov and Mrs Albert B White married William Henry Wolfe Jr of Parkersburg in a Charleston executive mansion wedding at 8 pm officiated by Rev R H Merrill. Maids of honor were Grace and Ethel White. best man was Judge Hunter H Moss. The couple to Florida then reside in Parkersburg.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Katharine Vaughan White
Daugher
Albert B. White
William Henry Wolfe, Jr
Parkersburg
R. H. Merrill
Kanawha Presbyterian Church
Grace
Ethel White
Hunter H. Moss
Bessie Potter
Glens Falls
Alice Jenckes
Newport
R. L
Amy Rothe
Indianapolis
Ind
Virginia Snodgrass
Jean Brown
Ashton Wilson
Mrs. Wolfe
Florida
Perkersburg
Deserved Popularity of Little Early Risers Pills
An advertisement endorses Little Early Risers as a gentle bowel mover and liver tonic. It claims they are mild pleasant harmless yet effective, with universal long term use proving popularity and usefulness. Sold by J L Crockett. Subscribe for The Telegraph.
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J. L. Crockett
Visit to Lewis and Clark Exposition Promises Scenic Wonder
Portland readers learn of an affordable summer trip to the Lewis and Clark Exposition with a two day ascent of Mount Hood via Cloud Cap Inn. The article touts cascading rivers, virgin forests, and the Columbia River as the Pacific Northwest’s unmatched natural treasure.
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Portland
Fair City
Columbia
Cascades
Mount Hood
Mount Banner
Mount Adams
Mount
St. Helene
Lewis and Clark
Voyage to the Pacific Coast Exposition and Nearby Wonders
The article extols the Columbia River region from its source to the sea, highlighting lava formations, waterfalls like Latonrelle and Multnomah, and landmarks such as Beacon Rock and Saddle Mountain. It notes historical sites near Astoria and Fort Vancouver, and promotes accessible excursions by river or rail, with one aim to visit Yellow one Park and an upcoming Coast Fair offering measured, comfortable visitors’ access.
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Mississippi
Hudson
Dalles
Cascades
Castle Rock
Lewis and Clark
Beacon Rock
Ronster Rock
Cape Horn
Horse Tall
Multnomah
Willamette River
Fort Vancouver
Vancouver
Hudson’s Bay Company
Columbia
Saddle Mountain
Astoria
Pacific Coast
Fort Clateop
Evangelist W W Smith Arrives in City for Prayer Meetings
The well known evangelist Rev W W Smith arrived yesterday drawing attention for his unusual methods. He conducts meetings in tar rooms and business houses and has a history of praying at local openings, including at Williamson where he attended the barroome each morning they opened for business.
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Rev
W. W. Smith
City
Mr. Smith
Williamson
Settling Building Breaks Plate Glass
The Bluefield Furniture Company store suffered plate glass damage as the building settled yesterday morning. Western windows remained intact but bent outward due to pressure and may shatter if the settlement continues.
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Bluefield Furniture Company
Lady Osteopath to Locate in City
Dr. Della Bibb osteopath arrived yesterday from Welch where she has been based for six months and came from Missouri. She will be temporarily at Bluefield Inn until office rooms are secured, with plans to establish her permanent headquarters in this city. She is a graduate of the American School of Osteopaths in Kirkville Missouri from the Jane class of 1902.
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Della Bibb
Welch
Missouri
Bibb
Bluefield Inn
American School of Osteopath
Kirkville
Jane
Shopping Notices on Mrs Browning's Remnant Counter
Collare shirts wallets and dress goods embroidery and related items are offered on the Remnant counter at Mrs Browning's shop.
Grand Duke Sergius Assassinated in Moscow Bomb Blast
In Moscow on February 17 Grand Duke Sergius, uncle to the czar, was killed when a bomb exploded under his carriage near the historical museum en route to the Kremlin. The blast also destroyed his horses and carriage. Two men in cabs were arrested and wounded. Sergius had opposed reform and angered students and various court factions.
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Moscow
Sergius
Historical Museum
Kremlin Palace
Law Court
Grand Duke
Caldwell Attacks Governor White in Bitter Senate Session
Charleston February 17 Senator Caldwell delivered a sensational address in the West Virginia senate attacking Governor White and Governor elect Dawson. He condemned a governor sent message as an attempt to smear a state senator and urged full investigations into his own and administration actions amid graft allegations connected to corporate fee reductions.
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Kidd
Parkersburg
White
Senate
Caldwell
Gov. White
Dawson
West Virginia
Mere Boy Hung for Grime Committed Under Liquor Influence
Owensboro Kentucky February 17 Roy Green hanged for murder of James Coomes committed July 81 1904. He confessed whiskey led him to the crime and died of strangulation after eleven minutes. He was under eighteen and had borne a good reputation. Baltimore Maryland February 17 William Henry Jones colored hanged for murder of James Emory Cunningham January 8 last.
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Owensboro
Roy Green
James Coomes
Green
Baltimore
William Henry Jones
James Emory Cunningham
Russian Lena officers named for parole violation
The Navy Department released the names of Russian officers on the cruiser Lena who broke parole and returned to Russia from San Francisco. Midshipman Peter Michaeloff, Andre Kyra Dinan, and Engineer Bergeyapozin were identified as the violators. The U S government has demanded an explanation from Russia about their conduct.
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Washington
Navy Department
Lena
Russia
San Francisco
Peter Michaeloff
Andre Kyra Dinan
Bergeyapozin
United States
McCalla
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Patent Medicine
An ad touts Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation. It notes the product is priced at 25 cents and offered for sale by White's Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
White
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Lindsey & Akers
West Va
Masetin’'s
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Royal Baking Powder CO
Osteopath
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Mrs. Browning
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