Falls Mills suspects released in Tazewell county case
Carson Gregory and James Corthing, white men tied to the death of County Clerk T. E. George, were released after the justice ruled no evidence connected them to the January 5 drowning at Plumb Creek Branch. Witnesses testified about autopsy findings and possible dragging marks, while Bluefield lawyers praised the court’s handling.
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Daily Telegraph
Tazewell
Carson Gregory
James Corthing
T. E. George
Plumb Creek
Commonwealth
Falls Mills
Justice Peery
T. #. George
J. Walter Witten
North Tazewell
City Hospital
Richmond
McClaugherty
Coleman
Bluefield
For Sale Privilege of Bluefield Grocery Company Stock
Auction notice offers 15 shares with privilege of 80 of Bluefield Grocery Company stock with par value 100. Cash offers invited. Apply to M. B. Postlethwaite Trustee. Greensboro, 29 tf td.
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Bluefield Grocery Company
M. B. Postlethwaite
Trial records reveal Mrs Thaw diary extracts amid final stages
In New York on February 26 the Thaw trial nears a close as Mrs Thaw completes testimony. Prosecutor Jerome ends cross examination and Mrs Thaw is excused. Jerome plans to question Dr Britton Evans next while a diary excerpt read by the defense provokes smiles and clarifies past associations and finances.
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New York
Thaw
Jerome
White
Europe
James A. Garland
Evelyn
Ashburton
Refuting a Would Be Competitor on Fairview Addition
A Virginia town argues against a rival claim that only his rail-adjacent strip will ever be desirable. The writer compares Bluefield and Roanoke as railroad towns, notes west end values near tracks are cheaper, while southern sections near Farview Addition fetch higher prices. An object lesson shows long-term gains from early purchases. A. S. Booker & Co. advertises midweek sales.
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Fairview
Bluefield
Roanoke
West End
Salem
Salem Car Line Near the West Nd Round House
Farview
A. S. Booker & Co
Strother Bywaters murder trial nears verdict in Culpeper
In Culpeper Virginia on February 26 1920 the Strother Bywaters case moved fast with witness testimonies detailing the marriage and alleged motive. Witnesses described the ceremony at the Strother home the defense aims to use Viola Bywaters testimony to exonerate her brothers and the prosecution seeks to prove the fatal shooting occurred inside the home. The jury toured the Strother residence scene and jurors are expected to hear James and Philip Strother testify, with a verdict possible by Friday night or Saturday.
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Daily Telegraph
Culpeper
James A
Philip Strother
Sister
E. J. Brand
Harrison
Wheels of Justice
Strother-Bywaters
James A. Strother
Bywaters
J. W. Ware
Lucien Crump
Strother
Mr. Lamon
James Strother
Philip
Lee
Mrs. Bywaters
Keith
Viola Bywaters
Commonwealth
Lemon
Strothers
James
Strother Boys
Woodstock
Shenandoah County
Asa Sheets
E. M. Bushong
M. A. Price
Daniel Leelter
W. C. Lantz
Josiah Wisman
J. O. Bott
Charles O. Keller
P. M. Jarrett
J. C. Townes
M. E. Fleming
N. N. Bird
Agreement on Rivers and Harbors Bill Nears Deal
Washington February 26 The conferees on the river and harbor bill have almost reached an agreement with the Senate provisions for deep water surveys at Galveston and Savannah removed. The note adds there is no need for the poorest to buy off grade patents when Monitor or Jersey Cream can be purchased at their actual worth.
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Washington
Galveston
Savannah
Conferees Appointed On Post Office Measure in Congress
Proceedings in both houses cover sundry civil and military appropriations, currency reform, and ship subsidy debate. Senate passes 114 million civil bill and Aldrich currency measure. conference reports adopted on naval army fortifications and river bills. House begins ship subsidy talks with extended debate and night session. post office appropriation conferees named after vetoes on Kiowa town site and Civil War civilian relief bills.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Senate
Naval
Army
Fortification
District of Columbia
Rosebud
South Dakota
Grosvenor
Ohio
Post Office
House
The Seen Few and the Masses in Markets and Baking
A reflective piece contrasts investors who secure value before the many notice it with the crowd under pressure to pay fair prices. It urges discerning buyers to recognize future needs and notes women’s preference for fresh rolls and baked goods.
Swollen Wealth and Railway Regulation A Landmark ICC Session
The interstate commerce commission heard Edward H. Harriman testify on railroad finances and control, with debates over stock transfers, dividends, and rates. The hearing highlighted government views on railroad regulation and the impact of mergers on western development and regional growth.
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New York
Stuyvesant Fish
Illinois Central
Southern Pacific
William G. Rockefeller
James R. Keene
Union
Union Pacific
Southwest
Northwest
Interstate Commerce Commission
Edward H. Harriman
Harriman
Kentucky Seeks Six Million Dollar Tax Bill From Southern Pacific
State Attorney General Hays filed suit in Franklin circuit court to compel a valuation for tax purposes on the Southern Pacific Railway Company. The action seeks three taxes totaling six million dollars, including one million annually and penalties for five years, despite the company having no property in Kentucky. The firm maintains an office and agent in Louisville under a Kentucky charter obtained by legislative act years ago.
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Frankfort
Hays
Franklin Circuit
Southern Pacific Railway Company
Kentucky Board of Valuation and Assessment
Kentucky
Southern Pacific Company
Louisville
Three Die In Grand Trunk Express Wreck
Guelph Ontario February 26 The westbound Chicago express on the Grand Trunk Was wrecked today Three persons were killed and every passenger injured The entire train except the engine jumped the track and plunged over a thirty foot embankment Preservation firm Sublette and Barnes offered hermetically sealed fruit preserves in glass bottles or stone jars.
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Guelph
Ont
Grand Trunk
Sublette & Barnes
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L. E. Trxrney
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