Escaped convict Standridge hunted after murders in Arkansas
Citizens in Newton county near Spencer search woods for Yves Standridge, an escapee from a state prison after he killed N. Rousemount and wounded Mrs. Rousemount. His wife was missing and believed murdered. posses vow lynching if captured.
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Little Rock
Ark
Spencer
Newton County
Yves ‘Standridge
Standridge
N. Rousemount
Mrs. Rousemount
Oppose Federal Pensions Call From Confederate Veterans
Nashville meeting of Frank Cheatham bivouac of United Confederate Veterans adopted a resolution urging southern congressional representatives to block federal pensioning of Confederate soldiers. The group argues state governments should fund worthy veterans from state treasuries as they already do.
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Nashville
Tenn
Frank Cheatham
United Confederate Veterans
Congress
Will Fight Divorce In Earl Of Yarmouth Case
London January 4 solicitors for the Earl of Yarmouth whose wife once Miss Alice Thaw of Pittsburg has begun suit for nullification of their marriage have given notice they will defend the action. The suit is described as distinct from ordinary divorce actions.
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London
Earl of Yarmouth
Alice Thaw
Pittsburg
Divorce Court Opens With Two Judges on Jan Eleventh
The divorce court begins its sitting January 11 with only two judges. Of 156 undefended cases on the calendar these take precedence over defended suits. The Yarmouth suit ranks sixty first among the defended cases. Under English law only insanity before marriage non consummation of marriage or existing marriage justify annulment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarmouth
Powers to Face Fifth Trial in Goebel Murder Case
Georgetown Kentucky January 4 The jury failed to reach a verdict on Caleb Powers in the William Goebel murder case after eight years in confinement Ten jurors favored acquittal while two demanded conviction Foreman J T Price and member J W Renaker were the holdouts Powers vows to continue the fight and rumors say judges may be pressured to step aside before July trial.
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Caleb Powers
Georgetown
William Goebel
J. T. Price
Grant County
J. W. Renaker
Harris County
Powers
Morris
Reynolds & Thornhill Move to Larger Offices
Reynolds and Thornhill announce relocation to the old Miller Supply building one door west of their former office. Established in 1901, they report annual growth, strong insurance company connections, and use of trusted old brokerage houses. They pledge prompt, reliable service and thank patrons while wishing a happy and prosperous 1908.
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Miller Supply Company
Ofice
Reynolds & Thornhill
Tailoring Business Sold in Bluefield Thanks Customers
Former Bluefield tailor announces sale of business to Cincinnati concern and thanks patrons. He asks all indebted customers in Bluefield and vicinity to settle accounts promptly as he winds up affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Cincinnati
Movief
North Tazewell in Thrilling Assault Feud Over Miss O Harra
North Tazewell, Virginia, reports a felonious assault at the North Tazewell hotel involving telegraph operator Miss Margarette O Harra and hotel owner G A Worsham. After Worsham's arrest for the attack, George Briggs, a yardmaster, struck Worsham in retaliation, was jailed, and later sent to the grand jury. Briggs faces assault charges. Worsham's trial date is set for Monday. both men seek defense with local support.
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Daily Telegraph
Tisewell
North Tazewell
Margarette O'Harra
G. A. Worsham
Miss O'Harra
George Briggs
Briggs
Tazewell
No. 5
Mr. Wersham
Mr. Wershaw
Jesse McColl
Beavers
Worshaw
Justices of the Peace
H. G. Peery, Jr
John Gillespie
W. M. Mitchell
T. E. Baker
Graham
Mr. Worsham
Margarette O’harris
J. F. Kelly
Jeffersonville
Worsham
H. M. Mitchell
T. 8
Baker
Moyer Freed As Others Acquitted In Steunenberg Murder Case
Boise Idaho Jan 4 End of prosecution against the Steunenberg murder defendants came with the acquittal of George A Pattibone. Charles H Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners was reelected and will return with Pattibone to Denver. Harry Urehart case awaits next Caldwell term. Jack Simpkins remains a fugitive facing charges.
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Boise
Idaho
Frank Steuennberg
Harry Orcard
Jack Simpkins
George A. Pattibone
Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Haywood
Pettibone
Asyi
Denver
Harry Urehart
Steunenberg
Vanduyn
Canyon County
Caldwe'i
Western I Ieleration of
Explosion Rocks First National Bank in Kansas City
An explosion at the First National Bank in Kansas City injured ten people and damaged the marble building. Police and bank officials suspect dynamite or an explosive device. a bomb fragment was found in the wrecked basement. No arrests made and no clear motive. two injuries are serious but non fatal.
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Kansas City
First National
Joseph Pech
Quiet in Muncie Despite Martial Law and Troops
Governor Hanly declares martial law and 600 Indiana troops are in Muncie as riots tied to a streetcar strike ease. General McKee commands twelve infantry companies plus signal and hospital corps totaling 556 men. Many workers remain idle while factory inspectors report widespread joblessness amid the unrest.
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Muncie
Ind
Hanly
Velovs Divak
McKee
Signal and Hospital Corps
Indiana National Guerd
Iispector
Sam
Yarmouth Has No Control Over Thaw Fortune
Pittsburgh January 4 The Earl of Yarmouth receives a modest monthly allowance and has no control over Alice Thaw’s fortune. The Thaw estate agent Frank Sennle Jr states the settlement was agreed prior to marriage and Yarmouth’s income comes from a separate arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl
Pittsburg
Earl of Yarmouth
Alice Thaw
Frank Sennle
Thaw
Yarmouth
Jewelry Found Linking Whitmore Murder Case to Suspects
Newark Jan 4 An important discovery in the Lampblack swamp murder near Harrison N J may fix responsibility for the death of Mrs Lena Whitmore. Jewelry of the victim found in saloonkeeper Harry Radin of Brooklyn's safe ties husband Theodore Whitmore to the crime. Detectives compare handwritings and pursue letters signed with Mrs Whitmore's name written after the body was found. Six witnesses for Monday are to testify on the killing itself as trial approaches anticipated to be shorter than the twelve week first trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Lena Whitmore
Lampblack Swamp
Harrison
Theodore Whitmore
Harry
E. Rilin
Brooklyn
Radin
Whitmore
Harrison Pond
Adkins Named Baseball Coach at Trinity College
Dr. Merle Adkins, pitcher for the Baltimore Eastern League club, has accepted the baseball coaching post at Trinity College in Durham North Carolina. He starts February 1 and will return to Baltimore for the forthcoming championship season.
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Baltimore
Merle Adkins
Trinity College
Durham
N. C
Mistrial Declared in Powers Goebel Murder Case
Georgetown Ky January jury failed to agree after more than forty eight hours in Caleb Powers conspiracy trial over William Goebel murder. Judge Morris discharged jury. this marks the fourth Powers trial.
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Georgetown
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
Morris
Powers
Father and Son Killed in Tennessee Shootout
In Polk County Tennessee Sheriff Biggs killed Garrett Hedden a desperado who had murdered his brother six years earlier. Hedden's 18 year old son was shot by the sheriff's posse and died a few hours later.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Garrett Hedden
Polk County
Tennessee
Biggs
Hedden
Sheriff's
Miners Desert Federation as Nevada Strike Falters
Goldfield Nevada reports the strike backbone breaking with all mines set to operate within ten days. Thousands of miners abandon the Western Federation, seeking work before price rates drop due to imported miners, while mine owners hire former federation men alongside newcomers.
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Goldfield
Nev
Wetern Federation
Federation
Ine
Blue Ribbon Extracts Outsell Competitors After Ten Years
Ten years of Blue Ribbon Extracts have boosted its popularity and now it outsells all others in its market segment. Strong demand drives continued growth as brand recognition widens among consumers and retailers.
Commission Formed to Probe Graft in France
Paris January 4 a parliamentary commission has been created to conduct a detailed investigation into charges of scandal and graft connected with the liquidation of property of religious orders in France as reported by clerical reactionary press.
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Paris
France
Removal of offices to Thornton Building locations
Notice lists changes in office addresses for Bluefield Credit & Collection Agency and the law firm of Ross and Kahle. Bluefield moves to 3rd floor Thornton Building Room 35 and offers ratings and elections. Ross and Kahle move from Sohn building to Thornton Building Rooms 12 15 17 on the second floor.
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Bluefield Credit & Collection Agency
Thornton
Ellections
Messrs
Ross &A Kahle Beg
Sohn
Sublette and Barnes Eatery Ad Offers Full Course Dinners
An old classified notice from Sublette and Barnes promotes full course dinners at ORLMY ST. CAFE. The listing lists celery lettuce kale eggplant cauliflower and carrots as available produce or menu items with service through 3 p.m. EB O Sloan Mer.
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Sublette & Barnes
Orlmy ST. Cafe
Thaw Murder Trial Set to Start Next Monday
New York June 4 The second trial of Harry K Thaw for the murder of Stanford White will begin Monday before Justice Dowling in the criminal branch of the supreme court. Prosecution and defense attorneys are ready and urge no further delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Justice Dowling
Criminal
Supreme Court
Mt Royal missing steamer hope fades in Portland
Portland Maine January 4 news says the Canadian Pacific steamer Mt Royal with about 400 passengers and crew remains lost. The Hungarian arriving from Glasgow after twenty days at sea brought no trace of the Mt Royal or any tow, despite rumors it had been sighted near Portland.
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Portland
Allen Line
Glasgow
London
Antwerp
St. Johns
Irvington Shoemaker Joseph Avellino Found Dead
Avelino an Italian shoemaker was found dead in his Irvington shop with nine knife wounds near the heart. Police say robbery was not the motive after a roll of bills was found in his pocket.
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Irvington
N. J
Joseph Avellino
Avellino
Firearms Smuggling Reported Into China From San Francisco
The imperial consul at this port, San Sze Yte, reports that small firearms in large quantities have been smuggled into the interior of China from San Francisco, California.
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San Francisco
Interior
Cal
China
San Sze Yte
Baldwin Locomotive Works Switches to Eight-Hour Day
Philadelphia report states Baldwin Locomotive Works will begin eight-hour work days starting Monday, replacing the previous ten-hour basis. The change affects hourly staff and aims to streamline production.
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Philadelphia
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Edward Hanlon Dead
Edward Hanlon former world champion oarsman died today of pneumonia in Toronto. The snippet also promotes spring tailoring from Pedigo's and LAXER LIME AND LUMBER CO, along with various ads for clothing, mince meat, and real estate, reflecting a busy classified page.
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Toronto
Edward Hanlon
Parade of Unemployed Men Shuts Streets in Roanoke
About 300 to 350 laid off Norfolk & Western workers marched through Princeton Avenue to G M Bargers store after pay checks failed to arrive. They slept in city spaces awaiting funds, while officials arranged meals and orderly patience prevailed.
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Princeton Avenue
G. M. Barger
Middle East End Bridge
Norfolk & Western Railway Company
George P. Johnson
W. 8. Becker
W. J. Sturgis
Residence
Mr. Barger
Barger
Sturgis
Delly Telegraph
Graivat
Wilcoe
Jaeger
Roanoke
Norfolk & Western
Tode
Pettibone Found Not Guilty in Steunenberg Case
Boise jury acquits George A. Pettibone in the governor assassination case. No further action against Pettibone. verdict delivered in Boise Idaho.
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Boise
Idaho
George A. Pettibone
Steunenberg
Twenty Injured in Savannah Street Car Collision
Twenty persons were injured in a street car collision on the Savannah line in Georgia. Details of the crash and conditions of the victims were not immediately available.
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West Savannah
Savannah
Thevannah
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Yates Stambridge
Neighbor
Pen
Superior Supply CO
Bluefield, W. Va
David Schnurman
R. E. Bolling
W. B. Hicks
L. E. Tierney
W. H. Thomas
National Bank OF
W. VA
E. E. Carter, Pres
D. R. Wood
Union Bank and Trust Company
Edwin Mann
W. C. Pollock
Cashier
L. A. Hooper
Asst
First National Bank of
Bent
North
Moyer
West Virginia
Crank
Bridge of Sighs
Sherff Posse
Miners Desert Federation
Mt. Royal
Firearms
Pedigo's
Laxer Lime and Lumber CO
Daily Telegraph Business Office
George Elliot
Atmoore
Sublette & Eres
Dr. King
Hawkins
Pedigo’s
ARWY
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