Insane Passenger Attacks on Train Ends in Tragedy
On train No 119 from this city Don Cloves suddenly became violent and slashed Sturgill twice with a razor. He then wounded himself in the throat and is not expected to recover while Sturgill’s condition is serious but improving. Passengers seized with fear as the train halted at Bond Town. The incident occurred near Coeburn and stemmed from a sudden homicidal mania.
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Pasger
Don Cloves
Cleves
Cloves
Coeburn
Toms Creek
Big Stone Gap
Bond Town
Sturgill
Sturgill Brother of Capt. Sturgill Noted in Bluefield
The text notes Sturgill as a brother of Captain Sturgill from his city who also made his home in Bluefield, describing family ties and residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgill
Capt. Sturgill
Bis City
Bluefield
Tragedy in Mill Creek Mines Claims 13-Year-Old
Harry Buchanan son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Buchanan was killed by falling slate in the Mill Creek mines near Cooper. He was born in Bluefield and his father formerly worked as a Norfars Western engineer. The family traveled to attend the funeral held Saturday afternoon.
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Harry Buchanan
Leonard Buchanan
Mill Creek
Cooper
Bluefield
Mes. P
Vuchanan
Rockefeller Celebrates Seventieth Birthday
Cleveland July 8 John D Rockefeller billionaire and head of the Standard Oil empire marks his seventieth birthday in a quiet manner. He wields influence over hundreds of banks and trust companies and dominates large shares of railroads and the steel industry with wealth estimates ranging from 50 million to nearly 900 million dollars.
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Cleveland
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Oil Trust
United States
Rockefelter
Every Man His Own Doctor Promotes Chamberlains Remedies
The article argues the average person must self treat common injuries and ailments using Chamberlains Remedies. It lists Colic Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy Cough Remedy Pain Balm Stomach and Liver Tablets and Salve as essential at home. A set of five bottles costs 1.25 and is sold by local druggists West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy Bluefield Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
West End Drug Co
East End Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Kodo in the Best Known Preparation Offered to People
Fragmentary note describes a preparation named Kodo offered to the public. Text mentions Patna but lacks clear context or details about purpose, dosage, or source.
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Patna
Wealth Gap Highlighted by Century Earnings Rates
A historical comparison notes that John D. Rockefeller in 1904 earned about $2 per second, vastly more than the typical worker, illustrating the enormous gap between boardroom wealth and average earnings. The passage emphasizes the scale of Rockefeller’s income relative to a common daily wage.
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Rockefeller
Baptist Young People Convention Opens in Cleveland
In Cleveland Ohio the Baptist Young People Union of America begins its annual convention with about 10000 delegates and equal number of associates from all states Canada and Mexico. The gathering will run through the week with prominent speakers reports and routine business. Eminent divines attending will preach in leading Cleveland churches next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Jay
Baptist Young People's Union of America
International Organization
Canada
Mexico
Populists of Georgia to Notify Watson at State Convention
The Populists of Georgia plan a state convention in Atlanta to formally notify Thomas E. Watson of his nomination for president. No state ticket will be issued this year. the agenda includes Watson's address on state issues, naming Georgia electors, selecting a new state executive committee, and routine business.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Thomas E. Watson
United States
Watson
Hodges Sails to Join Isthmian Canal Commission
New York July 8 Lieutenant Colonel Harry F Hodges recently named to the Isthmian Canal Commission sailed for the zone today. He will be principal assistant to Colonel Goethals chairman and chief engineer and will oversee the design work on locks.
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New York
Harry F. Hodges
Isthmian Canal Commission
Col. Goethals
Lusitania Sets Another Speed Record At Sea
At a meeting here today the Cunard liner Lusitania is reported to have logged 643 nautical miles in a single run setting another speed record for the vessel and refining its standing as a swift transatlantic liner.
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New York
Sensational Battle Over Children Opens in Paris
Count Boni de Castellane has launched a likely sensational dispute over the custody of his three children from his marriage to Miss Anna Gould, who recently became Princess de Sagan in London.
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Count Boni de Castellane
Paris
Count Boni de Castellanne
Anna Gould
Princess de Sagan
London
Hitchcock Chairman Chosen by Republican Committee
Frank H. Hitchcock was selected as chairman of the national Republican committee at a meeting of the executive committee in Hot Springs Virginia. The decision was announced yesterday inHot Springs.
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Hot Springs
Frank H. Hitchcock
National Republican Committee
Two Perished in Harbor Fire at East Boston
A blaze swept the harbor front of East Boston near the Cunard Line pier, causing a property loss estimated at 1.419 million dollars. Two persons are missing, including Daniel Sullivan watchman for Cunard and Sadie Arnold clerk for Cunard steamship Co. The fire, fueled by a northwest wind, spread rapidly and halted only as firefighters arrived.
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Boston
Mass
Boston and Albany Railroad
Daniel Sullivan
Cunard Line
Mise Sadie Arnold
Cunard Steamship Company
Spaceor
Hutson Acquitted in Embezzlement Trial
Charleston July 8 Special Cok A Hutson former assistant adjutant general was acquitted after a trial lasting less than thirty minutes. He faced embezzlement charges involving 3500 dollars from 1906 while in office.
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Charleston
Cok A. S. Hutson
Eastern Interstate Negro Press Convention Call Set for Pittsburg
An announcement requests a September gathering in Pittsburg for an Eastern Interstate Negro press convention. The call cites concerns about the current political situation and invites participation from affiliated media representatives and community leaders.
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Pittsburg
Negro Press Urged to Unite for Critical State
A passage notes the negro is in a critical state and calls for united effort by the negro press to address the situation. The quotation emphasizes action through collaboration among Black media voices.
Loss of Life in Revolution in Paraguay
Information from the state department places Paraguay revolution casualties between 100 and 150 dead with about 400 wounded. The report notes the violence occurred recently and details are being confirmed.
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Washington
State Department
Paraguay
Roofing Plant to Resume in Youngstown
The Youngstown Iron and Steel Roofing Co. signs to its scale with the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Time Workers. The plant will be started up with the completion of repairs.
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Youngstown
Youngstown Iron and Steel Roofing Co
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Time Workers
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Proves Effective Cure
Tom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cochran Georgia reports a bad sore on his foot was cured after using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He bought less than half of a 25 cent box and achieved a perfect cure. Sold under guarantee at all druggists.
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Bucklen
Tom Moore
Cochran
Salve cures tetter claims strong local support
A female customer with a two to three year tetter affliction found relief after using one box of Chamberlain's Salve. M. H Rodney & Co. of Almond, Alabama endorses the medicine, noting splendid satisfaction in the community. Weat End Drug Co East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy stock Chamberlain's medicines.
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M. H Rodney & Co
Almond, Ala
Weat End Drug Co
East End
Bluefield Pharmacy
Do Not Neglect the Children
Seasonal warning urges prompt care for children's diarrhea with Cham perlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil as directed. Sold by West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
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West End Drug Co
East End Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Grocers Sell Saubr’s Pure Lemon and Vanilla
An advertisement notes first class grocers offer Saubr’s Pure Lemon and Vanilla. Small size ten cents and large size two tickets are mentioned with emphasis on ordering "SAUBR'S" and having no other.
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SAUBR
Evening and Day Courses Open Year Round at Local School
The school invites enrollment at any time with flexible one on one instruction in shorthand bookkeeping normal and teachers review. Open day and night year round at Bluestone Traction Office corner Bluefield avenue and Tyler street with prompt correspondence, cash in advance rates.
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Bluestone Traction
Bluefield Avenue
Tyler Street
Colle and Warrhoea Relief Ad From East End
An old advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for stomach pain colorectal cramps and diarrhoea quick relief. Sold by West End Drug Co and East End Pharmacy.
Evening drug ad touts tablets for laxative effect
An advertisement promotes tablets for a pleasant laxative effect and stomach cleanse. It claims to clear the head and lists a 25 cent price with free samples at West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
West Eend Drug Co
East End
Bluefield Pharmacy
Big Show in Waterproof Tent Tour with Two Performances
A traveling act announces two performances rain or shine under large waterproof tents. The show travels in its own special train of cars. It promotes being strictly moral and refined with new acts and up-to-date attractions. Children are invited to attend for a good time.
DeWitt's Little Barly Risers Sold Widely
DeWitt's Little Barly Risers, famed liver pill, are sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
All Druggista
Daily Program at Bluefield Normal and Business College
From 9 to 4 o'clock shorthand typing grammar spelling penmanship and letter writing. From 7 to 10 o'clock arithmetic. From 4 to 7 o'clock music instruments vocal study writing bookkeeping mathematics rhetoric commercial law and related subjects.
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Bluefield Normal & Business Llege
Stockholders Meeting Bluefield Brewing Co
There will be a called meeting of the stockholders to be held in the Directors' room on Tuesday July 14 1908 at 2 o'clock p m for electing officers and other business. All shareholders are urged to attend. T Tyrer Bec and Treas July 23 1908. 6-24-tdm.
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Bluefield Brewing Co
T. Tyrer
Bec. & Treas
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Lynchbhurg
the Home Furniture Co
Princeton Avenue
John DP. Rockefeller
Baptist
Col. Goethalls
Canal Commission
Hitchcock
Hutson
Negro Press Convention
Ostermoor
Grand Rapids, Mich
Bluefield Furniture CO
Normal and Business College
King & Tucker
Big City
Graham
Gubsecribe
The
Daily Telegraph
King
EL Shufflebarger
Sohn Building
W. VA
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