Counting the Coins in Uncle Sam's Bic Wallet Test of Honesty in Treasury Vaults
Washington nine, a six year long audit of the Treasury vaults begins with twenty ex pert young women and six young men counting cash, bonds, and ready to issue reserve notes under three heads of divisions. The audit aims to detect any crookedness and trace every dollar from issue to destruction. The silver vault may be skipped, but bonds and the $403 million reserve fund are being tallied, with some counting up to 20,000 bills in five hours.
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Wahington
Jane
United States
Ellis H. Roberts
Treasury
Roberts
Prorges
Robert
Boiler explosion wounds six on Good Hope
At Gibraltar on June 9 a boiler exploded aboard the British armored cruiser Goodhope. One officer and six men were seriously wounded in the blast.
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Gibraltar
Goodhoype
Roanoke Painter Dies in Lewd House Mystery
Charles L. Chick a 25 year old house painter from Winston N C was found dying in a lewd house in Roanoke Va. A coroner s jury ruled death from an overdose of morphine with unclear intent. He is survived by wife and one child living at Winston. Burial planned in Winston. No arrests made.
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Roanoke
Jane
Charles L. Chick
Winston
N.C
Chick
Wit Con
Mail Carriers Protected by Strict Laws and Rules
A Columbus report explains how mail carriers enjoy strong legal shields and departmental regulations designed to protect delivery work. Penalties for assault range from a $100 fine plus costs to two to five years in prison, with additional safeguards against delays, obstruction, or improper arrests.
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United States
Columbus
Department
Uncle Sam
Krowm
Exciting Chase After Burglar Shackled by Dawn
New York June 9 A burglary alarm in a fashionable midtown block prompted a dawn chase as Mrs Mary McAllister spotted a thief scaling a fire escape. Plunder valued at thousands was recovered on a roof and residences of Woodbury Kane and Col L B Cannon were noted in the raid. Three men were arrested on suspicion of involvement.
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New York
48Th Streets
Fifth
Sixth Avenues
Mary McAllister
M. B. Clark
West Forty Seventh Street
Woodbury
Berlin orders stronger reinforcement of East Asiatic fleet
June 9 reports widespread uneasiness in Berlin over rising Russian naval forces in the far east and signs of growing complications in Chinese waters. The government has resolved to reinforce the East Asiatic fleet strongly to meet these developments.
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Berlin
Far East
Slemp Outlines Virginia Campaign Plans for Roosevelt
Representative elect Campbell Slemp outlined to President Roosevelt plans to capture Virginia for the Republican party. Slemp spoke at the White House about winning Republican congressional seats in the Old Dominion, backing his party in the state as of June 9.
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Slemp
Washington
Pisne
Congress
Old Dominion
Roosevelt
White House
Campbell Slemp
Virginia
For Sale Cheap Name Plate Machine at 1-3 Value
A name plate machine is offered for sale at a low price. The ad notes a location at the Blue Field Loan Office and lists a value range of 1-3.
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Bluefield Loan Office
Pope Growing Weaker Report in Rome
Rome reports the pope is weakening from a recent indisposition and stays in bed for most of the day. The brief notice gives no further medical detail but notes the illness has reduced his activity.
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Rome
Industrial notes of Little Mountain State
Industrial notes describe Morgantown Coal Company expanding capital to 500000 and 2000 acres of coal property between Morgantown and Fairmont. Morgantown Traction adds four engines. electric light project planned near Grafton. street railway revival. cars expected by Sept 1. Giffie sawmill records 31000 feet in 9 hours. Cardiff Coal Company railroad spur proposed from Powelton to Mt. Carbon. Tog Fork and Gilbert Creek Railroad plans in Huntington for coal and timber development.
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Grafton
Messrs Howard and Davis
Charleston
Cardiff Coal Company
Powelton
Cheeapeake & Ohio Railway
Mt. Carbon
W. Va
Chesapeake & Ohio
West Virginia
Tog Fork
Gilbert Creek Railroad Company
Huntington
Terrible Storm Wreaks Havoc Near Princeton
A severe storm swept Princeton and surrounding areas with a heavy downpour and hail up to four to five inches. Streets flooded, gardens and crops damaged, and two chickens killed by hail. Lightning struck two of Jailer George Dawewood’s cows, George L. Karnee's residence, and Earl Bailey's home, with no reported injuries.
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Princeton
George Dawewood
George L. Karnee
Earl Bailey
Flood Crest Passes St. Louis: Loss Estimated at Two Million
Mississippi River floods past St. Louis at eight to ten miles per hour. The flood crest is described as the main danger with undermined buildings at risk. Estimated losses near two million dollars. Up to twenty deaths reported.
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St. Louis
Gulf
Delinquent Real Estate List for Binefeld City
A smaller delinquent real estate list for Binefeld is printed. Property owners on the list are urged to pay promptly to avoid further action.
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Binefeld
Extra Session Expected for Tax Reform in October
Governor White is expected to call an extra session of the Legislature in October. Charleston reports and Bluefield observers echo the belief. The session would focus on tax bills drafted by the state tax commission and previously set aside last winter.
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White
Blue Geld
Charleston
State Tax Commission
Governo White
Hall Grove Coal Company Elects Officers and Directors
At Belington meeting on June 4 1908 stockholders of Hall Grove Coal Company elected Floyd Teter N T Arnold W Norton Frederick Moore Henry Beadle and M P Whiting as directors. The board then selected officers with Feter president N T Arnold vice president and M P Whiting secretary and treasurer.
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Hall Grove Coal Company
Belington
Floyd Teter
N. T. Arnold
W. ©. Norton
Frederick Moore
Henry Beadle
M. P. Whiting
Fredeter
Shooting cheap in Giles County reflects local disorder
A Giles County, Virginia incident reports Harry Fagg, intoxicated, attempting to shoot a train conductor on May 2. He was found guilty only of disorderly conduct and fined 2.50 plus costs, plus 80 for carrying concealed weapons. A separate case of a man firing at a colored man on Eggleston train line yielded no indictment and a 20 fine plus costs.
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Giles County
Keystope
Burke
Crane Creek
The
Telegraph
Harry Fagg
Pembroke
Moran
Capt Moran
Fagg
Giles County Grand Jury
Eggleston
Bim
Walking Delegate Arrestio n Prompts Labor Split Plans
In New York on June 9 16 labor organization reps met to discuss forming a new central body after walking delegate Sam Parks was arrested for extorting 2000 dollars from Heckla Iron Work. District Attorney Jerome to start the John Doe inquiry. Bill Deevry paid 5000 bail for Parks release. Both men longtime allies.
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New York
Board of Building Trades
Sam Parks
John Doe
Aliorney
Jerome
Bill’ Deevry
District Attorney's Office
Two Politicians Clash Over Party Loyalty in Missouri
Washington rumors place Bryan and Lou Stephens at odds as they trade accusations of switching sides within the Democratic Party. Stephens backs Francis and Stone, while Bryan condemns the moves as traitorous.
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Washington
Jones
Bryan
Lou ¥. Stephens
Missouri
Stephene
White House
Stephens
David R. Francis
Francis
Mr. Stephens
William Joel Stone
St. Louis
Jesferan
Bryan Took To Read Him Out of the Party For Indorsing Prancie
Indorsing Stone
Mr. Bryan
New Discovery for Consumption Cures Bronchitis
Testimony from T J McFarland of Benterville Va claims Dr King s New Discovery cured three year bronchitis after other doctors failed. The ad touts effectiveness for lung and throat issues including pneumonia and grip with trial bottles free and prices 50c and 100. Also a lodging notice for gentlemen at 18 Bland Street First Ft 6 7 Bt.
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Dr. King
T. J. McFarland
Wife Accuses Husband of Murder in Johnstown
Johnstown Pennsylvania June 9 Philip Crook is under arrest charged by his wife Rose Crook with murder. She says he confessed to killing and robbing a companion named Patrick Weldon on February 28 and throwing the body under a moving Pennsylvania train, which ground it to pieces. Crook denies the claim saying his wife fabricates the tale because he would not live with her.
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Johnstown
Philip Crook
Rose Crook
Baseball Results From Yesterday Across Leagues
The recap lists Tuesday results in the National and American Leagues. Chicago defeated Boston 4 to 1, Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia 3, while St. Louis routed New York 11 to 2. American games include New York 3 over St. Louis 1 and Philadelphia 7 over Chicago 1. Boston 3 over Detroit 7. Washington 6 over Cleveland.
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Chicago
Boston
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Cincinnati-Brooklyn
St. Louis
New York
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
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