Chances and Coin Tosses by Karl Pearson
A long discussion from Pearson's Weekly explains the odds in coin tossing. It notes that runs of eleven heads occur on about 2 048 sets and warns gamblers against split bets on successive tosses. The piece cites Hiram Maxim on roulette as supporting pure chance and examines how past results do not influence future tosses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Pearson
Hiram Maxim
Monte Carlo
Cranks
Pearson's Weekly
Locust Plague Continues Roaming Across South Africa
Grand Magazine describes millions of locusts settling and migrating across South Africa leaving earth and grass beneath them invisible. Locusts cover ground in dense swarms a hundred miles wide while others still fly, creating a buzzing roar like a power station.
Tragedy in Yorkshire Ming Flood News
A Yorkshire ming flood claims a husband’s life leaving a widow in distress. A diner is sent to break the sad news to the woman, while a heated exchange erupts with a local resident denying the inquiry and accusing the messenger of lying.
Government building plans outline three stories with basement
Plans for a new government building describe a three story structure with basement housing boilers toilets and storage rooms. The first floor will be the postoffice with money order registry stamp clerk and carriers offices and large lobbies. The second and third floors include court offices and a judge's suite as well as marshal and jury rooms. The grounds will feature a stone wall granite steps and asphalt drive with a north side entrance and a 54 by 95 foot hard burned grey brick structure with stone and terra cotta trim.
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Higginbotham Avenue
Board of Health seeks power over Bluefield water supply
A letter from Dr. D. P. Crockett, president of the county board of health, to Attorney General May, asks whether the county board can order cessation of water pumping from springs outside Bluefield limits. He cites typhoid fears, disputed legal authority, and calls for urgent advice. the note outlines the dilemma and requests a ruling on the board’s rights to stop the Water Works Company pumping water from outsides sources.
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D. P. Crockett
County Board of Health
May
Bluefield
City Board of Health
Bluefield Water Works Company
Philadelphia
City
Water Company
County Board
Blutfield
Cow Ordinance Enters City Law With Enforcement Planned
The cow ordinance took effect January 26 and will be enforced as city law. The ordinance committee chair explains that misunderstandings about its meaning prompted this official statement.
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Te Lew
Law End Ordinance Committee
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Ana Orisis
Princeton Avenue
West Va
Princeton Arsias
B. L. Spea
Oie
W. P. Hawley Merchandise CO
South Bland Street
South Africa
Willow Jones
Loudon
Selden
W. Va
C. W. May
Charleston
Washington
Sublette & Barnes
Sublette & Barnes Se
Rocky Mountain Tea
Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co
Weet Bud Drug Co
W. J. Peters
Freeman
Hlemoniy
Excellenceymbi
Chase & Senborn
Bublette & Barnes
Bullild
Gompany
Princeton. Avenue
Red Lot
Bluefield Furniture Company
Rery
New
Belmont
D. B. Mastin, Prop
Ement Cafe
Eldereid
W. Vale Service
Sloan, Merl
Intermont Electric Co
Edward B. Warman
Bubefield' Brewing
Icticig West
ViPeinia
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