Most Brilliant White House Wedding Draws Elite Guests
Miss Alice Roosevelt wed Representative Nicholas Lorgworth of Ohio in the White House East Room at noon. President Roosevelt gave her away as Harvard figures and foreign dignitaries filled a gala, flowered setting with a De Koven wedding march and a formal Episcopal ceremony.
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Washington
Alice Roosevelt
United States
Nicholas Lorgworth
Ohio
White House
Etate
Diplomatic Corpe
Henry Ve«tees Satterlee
Diocese of
Protestant Episcopal Church
Rooesvelt
Alice
Thomas Nelson Parkine
Boston
Harvard University
Harvard
Cam
Crimeon
Mise Roosevelt
Robingon
Marine Band
Treasury Building
Senate
Congress
New York
Mises Roosevelt
Longworth
Csrevo
Longwirth
Nicholas
Engineer Found Dead on Erie Line in Wellsburg
Joseph Leslie, locomotive engineer on the Erie Railroad Sargrehanna division, was found dead in his cab at Wellsburg New York after reaching for orders near Corning. The fast freight train passed Elmira with the engineer’s death visible, and the crew halted the run as the air brakes were set.
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Binghampton
N. Y
Joseph Leslie
Sargrehanna
Erie Railroad
Welleburg
Leslie
Corning
Elmira
Freman
Wellsburg
Mother Hubbard
Blasting Removes Top of Lundys Hill for Rail Line
A large crowd of Virginia Tech students watched as engineers blasted 400 sticks of dynamite to remove the top of Lundys Hill three miles from Blacksburg to ease Tidewater railway passage. The explosion occurred minutes before six, lifting the entire crest in one sheet and sending debris into a ravine. Witnesses called the event awe inspiring and memorable.
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
Tidewater
College
Lundy’s Hill
Parpcas
Man dies rescuing children from fire at home
James McGlothlin died at his home near Housker after his clothing caught fire while he reentered a burning house to save his two children. The mother had already freed the youngsters, and the husband perished from severe burns.
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James McGlothiin
Housker
No More Excursions on Norfolk and Western
A Virginia bill to set rail rates at two cents per mile could force the Norfolk and Western Railway to end excursions. The company has not acted yet but would halt excursions in Virginia and Ohio if the legislation becomes law, affecting vacations in certain regions.
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Virginia
Ohio
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Norfolk and Western
Ita
Explosion injures eighteen Boston firemen
A six story granite building on North Ninetieth Street in Boston was rocked by a hot air explosion at 8:30 am injuring eighteen firemen including Chief Cullen and District Chiefs Garrity McDonough and Byron. The blast blew windows, toppled ladders and threw responders down stairs while fire remained confined to the lower floors. Estimated losses reach 25000 dollars. Salvation Army barracks nearby panicked as residents fled in night clothing.
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Boston
North Ninetieth Street
Boston Firs Department
Cullen
Garrity, McDonough
Byron
Salvation Army
Tennessee Supreme Court Rules Anti Race Track Bill Unconstitutional
Memphis Teo February 17 Tennessee Supreme Court declares anti race track bill unconstitutional in effect. The ruling centers on state law limits and civil rights protections denying the bill’s punitive provisions.
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Memphis
Teo
Tennessee Supreme Court Today
Digging a Well Unearths Four Skeletons in Virginia
William F Irvine sank a well near Crockett depot in Wytheville area and uncovered four skeletons at varying depths in a sink hole. Dr. J. M. Miller of Crockett examined the bones and identified one as a boy about ten years old.
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Wytheville
William F Irvine
Crockett Depot
Norfolk and Western Railway
Henas
J. M. Miller
Crockett
Haunting Murder Near Old Stage Road Reported
Report describes a midnight murder near the old stage road where remains of multiple victims, including a twelve year old and a woman, were found. The scene suggests a deliberate killing, with locals recalling disappearances before railroads. The haunted house site near the old stage remains only as a chimney.
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Stage Road
Virginia
Plot to Overthrow Chinese Government
In Washington on February 17 the Chinese minister Sir Chentung Liang Cheng said unrest stems from a small discontented party seeking revolution. He warned the uprising will not become strong or general and that Pekin authorities can cope. He noted any slaughter would not target foreigners.
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Washington
Chentung Liang Cheng
Pekin
Preacher Town Destroyed by Fire in Wise County
A large fire Friday nearly gutted the town of Preacher Wise County. The blaze started at Wies Supply Company with $20 000 value and $12 000 insured. George W Barns general merchandise carried about $10 000 value with $5 900 insurance. Young and Green $5 000 value with around $2 000 insurance.
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Preacher
Wise County
Wies Supply Company
Wise Supply Company
George W. Barns
Young & Green
Two Children Die in Farmhouse Fire Near Simon City Mich
Traveree City Michigan February 17. A farmhouse fire near Simon City claimed three young lives. A 2 year old survived with severe burns after the mother rushed from the barn and rescued the child in the kitchen. The blaze likely started as the children played with matches.
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Traveree City
Mich
Bouse
Joseph Rodis
Simon Cty
Rois
Change for Worse in McCall's Condition
Lakewood New Jersey February 17 a marked decline in John A McCalls health occurred this morning urgent messengers were sent for Dr Lindley Dr John Van derpool in New York and relatives Rev Ferver Healey was quickly summoned Father Healey administered the last rites a few days ago Dr Lindley reached the bedside and by 1 o clock remained in the sick chamber About 8 o clock Mr McCalls breathing grew labored and signs indicated death near. Tuesday and Friday prizes valued from 102 to 5 00 were offered to customers in Pedigos advertisement.
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Lakewood
N. J
John A. McCall
Lindley
John Vanderpool
New York
Ferver Healey
Father Healey
Miners and Operators Face Unsettled Anthracite Talks
In New York on February 17 the mood shifted from optimism to concern as a sub committee member warned that operators may refuse the miners demands in their current form. Heated committee talks focus on refining the proposed terms before formal session.
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New York
Ashland House
Pittsburg Pass Finally Granted by Pennsylvania Railroad
A Pittsburg man received an annual pass for 1906 on Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburg. He is not an employee but can aid the company occasionally. The gesturing gift signals a potential easing of the road’s anti pass stance, with former holders celebrating as evidence of a concession.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Lines
Bss
Pittebora
Bride and Groom Showered With Rice in Washington
Washington reports Mr and Mrs Longworth were whisked to Fitend able the McLean estate six miles from the capital. Rice showered by Roosevelt children as they entered the car. Mrs Longworth assisted into the vehicle by Major McCawley while the president and Mrs Roosevelt waved from the White House steps.
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Washington
Longworth
Fitendable
John R. McLean
Tannally Lawn Road
Migs Eihel
Roosevelt
Major McCawley
Mre
Capt. Cowles
White House
Mr. Thomas Still Confined to Home
W. H. Thomas, who suffered a painful accident at his business place over a week ago, remains confined to his home. Some improvement in the wound is noted and he hopes to walk again in a few days.
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W. H. Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Idea prize entries due and contract bid notices
All competitive papers for Idea prizes must be received not later than Monday February 19. They will be given to judges on February 20. Also notice of contract setting for work on store and office building corner Higginbotham and Princeton avenues with bids due March 8 1906. Plans available from Holmbee Lefferty architects No 9 Higginbotham avenue. The right to reject bids reserved. Also a valuable house and lot for sale with easy terms. Tenderfoot music available at Ford Music Company Bland Street.
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Higginbotham and
Princeton Avenues
Messrs Thornton Bros
Holmbee & Lefferty
Higginbotham Avenue
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Bluefield, W VA
Rexall
West End
Bluefield Avenue
Bluefield, West VA
United States Depository
L. E. TreRney
E. Bo
Ing
T. E. Kina
White Pharmagy
Shannon
Princeton Avenue
John L. Willams
Wm. A. Stewart
PoLlock
Epwin Mann
L. A. Hooven
First National Bank
O Bluefield
W. VA
Lester G. Toney
Pres. Co
R. McNutt
Tce Pres
E. A. Williams
Cashier
W. B. Hicks
Asst
L. G. Toney
C. R. McNutt
Wm. E. Fowler
EK. A. Williams
W. J. Winesett
R. L. Shelton
Sam’ Turk
D. Ledgerwood
Dr. C. Scott
E. T. Spencer
L. L.mciintyre
Bluefield
Capital
Wythe County
Wise
McCall
Sse Pedigo
Pittsburger
Red Moon’s Hall
Booker &Co
Ford Music Company
Bland Atreet
Dilger
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