Death of Thomas L. Patterson at Bottom Creek Coal Firm
Thomas L. Patterson secretary treasurer of the Bottom Creek Coal and Coke Company died in Vivian yesterday after an appendicitis operation last Friday. He was about 33, unmarried, born in Pennsylvania, and well known in the coalfields. He was brother of S W Patterson and nephew of William Spencer, with extensive business interests in Philadelphia and Mahoney City. Remains to be sent to Philadelphia on No 2 today.
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Assad Geath
Vivian
Thomas L. Patterson
Bottom Creek Coal and Coke Company
Mr. Patterson
Pennsylvania
Bottom Creek Coal Company
William Spencer
Bottom Creek Company
Philaelphia
Mahoney City
Philadelphia
Archbishop Harty Named to Manila Post
The Vatican announced that Rev. J. J. Harty of St. Louis church in St. Louis has been appointed archbishop to Manila effective June 8.
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Rone
Vatican
J. J. Harty
St. Louis
Manila
Rain Falls in Boston for First Time in Six Weeks
Boston reports a steady shower starting shortly after 1 AM bringing relief after six weeks of dry weather. The rain is the first measurable precipitation in this period and is expected to ease drought conditions locally.
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Boston
Hamburg American liner Batavia brings record steerage crowd
The Hamburg American liner Batavia arrived from Hamburg with 2,854 steerage passengers, the largest headcount in one voyage to this port. The ship will discharge cargo at Baltimore and Boston.
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New York
Hamburg
Jiner Batavia
Baltimore
Boston
Dewey and Cowboys in St Francis Pursuit Moves to Militia Aid
A St Francis report says Chauncey Dewey and his cowboys, linked to the Beery family warder case, remain safe as settlers form a quasi military group to stop their flight. An Osborne militia unit heads toward St Francis, about fifty miles distant, aiming to arrive by Tuesday. The Cheyenne County Sheriff expects to shield Dewey’s band until militia arrives.
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Topeka
Kans
St. Francie
Chauncey Dewey
Azreet
Beery
Dewey
Osborne
St. Francis
Cheyenne County
Greff Bros Indicted in Postoffice Bribery Case
Washington Jones. A federal grand jury returned true bills against Greff Bros over alleged bribes offered to A. W. Machen in the postoffice scandals. Indictments were filed the same day Machen was indicted after delays in preparation.
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Washington, Jones
Greff Bros
A. W. Machen
Postoffice
Machen
Wanted Gentleman Lodgers For Furnished Rooms
Classified notice seeking gentleman lodgers for nicely furnished rooms at 18 Bland Street First Flat.短
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Bland Street
Roanoke Briefs and Personal News Highlights
Mrs. George HU Carter retires from Roanoke. A. L. Hawkins leaves for Vivian on business. Blavd Ballard returns to Bristol. R. W. Lacey arrives from Lynchburg for a tracing clerk post at the freight depot. Mrs. Bland Ballard and Miss Aline Ballard of Bristol visit Capt. and Mrs. Heck. Rt. Rev. Bishop Donahue to preach at Sacred Heart Thursday at six. G. F. Luendo of Lynchburg travels to the coal field for interests. J. W. Kidd returns to Williamson after visits to Tazewell and Claud counties. Mrs. H. M. Reese from Bedford county visiting son G. R. Reese. A police court case fined a well known young man for profanity after being expelled from the Y M C A while intoxicated.
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Bishop Donahue
Church of the Sacred Heart
Cannady
Pastor Dismisses 27 From Mount Olive Baptist for Dancing
In Plainfield New Jersey Rev E E Jackson suspends twenty seven church members from Mount Olive Baptist for dancing after a pledge against ballrooms. The pastor warned the congregation and cited Paul in explaining he will not lead a dancing church.
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Paul
Death Toll At Mare Island Collision Reaches 187
The latest report from yesterday’s steamship collision near Mare Island places the dead at 187 aboard the Liban. Thirty three bodies have been recovered.
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Marseilles
Mare Island
No Rest for the Weary President Again Takes the Road
President Roosevelt resumes travel to Cleveland with Mrs. Roosevelt to attend Miss Ruth Hanna and Joseph Mandil McCormick wedding. The couple wed Wednesday, and the president is expected to return to Washington soon after the ceremony.
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Miss Hanna
Washington
West
Roosevelt
Cleveland
Ruth Hanna
Joseph Mandil McCormick
Sweet Little Batter Cap Butter One Pound Prints
Crump and Staffords offer Sweet Little Batter Cap Butter in one pound prints priced at 80 cents per pound for a limited time. Local shoppers may find this dairy item advertised with the store name and price clearly shown.
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Crump & Staffords
Possible shooting averted on passenger train near Pearisburg
Brakeman R. H. McFarland of the No. 3 train restrained a gunman during a dispute between two transport crews as the train stopped at Eggleston. Conductor Carter assisted, and the would‑be killer was arrested and turned over to Giles County Sheriff at Pearisburg after the train arrival. The shooter refused to identify himself.
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R. H. McFarland
Eggleston
McFarland
Carter
Pearisburg
Giles County
Charters Issued to Several Industries in State
The Secretary of State issued charters to The Graftoop Steel Railway Company of Grafton to own operate and furnish electricity and heat with capital 500000. Huntington Troy Laundry Company in Huntington to laundry steam cleaning bath rooms and steam with capital 10000. Other incorporations authorized to increase capital include The Cleveland Collar Company from 50000 to 100000 The Bowen Davis Company from 25000 to 50000 and Plum Orchard Coal Land Company from 100000 to 120000.
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Graftoop Steel Railway Company
Grafton
Huntington Troy Laantry Company
Huntington
Tocalry
Adye Ard Stam
Cleveland Collar Company
Cleveland
Bowen Davis Company
Plum Orchard Coal Land Company
Fayette
National and American League Results From Yesterday
National League games saw Chicago defeat Boston 8 to 6 and Pittsburg beat Philadelphia 2 to 0. Cincinnati edged Brooklyn 1 to 0. St Louis vs New York and New York vs St Louis were rained out. American League results listed Detroit losing to Boston 6 to 1 and Philadelphia beating Chicago 6 to 5 while Washington blanked Cleveland 2 to 0.
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Chicago
Boston
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
St. Louis
New York
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Insurgents Defeat Turks Near Bulgarian Frontier
Vienna reports fierce fighting near the Bulgarian frontier as insurgents clash with Turkish troops. An entire Turkish company was reported lost. The dispatch from Sofia cites heavy casualties in the engagement at the Dubitza area.
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Vienna
Sofia
Dubitza
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Leg Ulcer Fast
Danforth of La Grange Georgia suffered a six month running leg sore and announces Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured it in five days. The ad claims it treats ulcers wounds and piles and guarantees a cure for 25 cents, sold by all druggists.
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Danforth
la Grange
Bucklen
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E. S. Pedigo
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield
West Va
Samuel Turk
Bluefield, Ww. Va
Hemlock
F. R. Chambers
Eckian
W. VA
W. P. Hawley Mdse Co
East Bland St
Bluefield, W. Va
Paterson
George HU. Carter
Roanoke
A. L. Hawkins
Blavd Ballard
Bristol
R. W. Lacey
Lyvchburg
Mre. Bland Ballard
Mise Aline Ballard
Capt. and
Mra C. Heck
Giles Street
G. F. Luendo
Lynchburg
Woal Field
J. W. Kidd
Williamown
Tazewell
Claud Counties
H. M. Reese
Bedford County
G. R. Reese
Gordon Keith
Thomas Nelson
New York City
Virginia
Bluefield Book & Stationery Co
National
Mighty Mandy
Puck
Oxford
Shelton
Jordan
Moose Book & Stationery Co
Nelson Page
Franklin Typewriter
F’ Hopkenson
Jas. Layne Allen
Bluefield Furniture Co
Old Stand
Crump & Stafford
Dean
Daily Telegraph
M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Dr. King
Ont
Bluefield Mercantile Company
Strouse & Bros
Aterial
Thornton Clothing Company, Gfield
Wes
J. E. Thornton & Bros
North F.rk
WE31
Virgnia
Whitlow
Paint and Paper Co
Coalfield
Raleigh‘St
E. R. Whitlow
Mgr
Bilefielsh
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