Graham town events highlight civic lecture and concerts
A late December Graham town page details a lecture by Mr. LaBaumne on town growth, a change of picnic ground at Hackman, the Gary tennis club event, and a Fourth of July safety ordinance. Attendance and community pride are emphasized along with visits by Mr. Stevens of the Norfolk and Western Railway.
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Dyinma Progressive League
LaBaumne
Agricultiral
Tn- Gusiiag
Norfolk Int Neste Railway
Stercophon
Lalianme
Nuue
Audisiter
Boxton
Ladue
Hestheo
Graham
Gary
Gary Tenny
Talihid
Baylor
Qjd
Wil BH Stevens
Norjfolk and Western Railway
Roanoke
Laaumie
Gem ‘Heatre
Stevens Ik
Virginia Press Assolution
Stray County
Convention Debate Shapes Virginia Delegates In Nomination Fight
Fragmented remarks from a convention discuss the contest for the presidential nomination. Virginia delegates may shift support as the Roosevelt and Taft factions maneuver. Locals speculate on the Roanoke meeting and the role of uninstructed delegates in selecting the party nominee.
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Grandin
Ronnid
Paddy
Graham
Virginia
Tate
Roosevelt
Roanoke
Permarina
Southwest
Coronel J
Reochine
Ronnake
Concycasional Canven
Geno Avnys
I'Ad- Alo
Mr LaBaume Speaks at Town Meeting
The report notes Mr LaBaume addressing an audience at a town meeting. Details are fragmentary but indicate a speaking event scheduled for a Friday evening and mention a general address to residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
jWor
Taree
Prospective C&O Railway leadership and line expansion discussed
The Bristol discourse notes Martin J. Canles of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway is eyed for the presidency upon Stevens retirement as health declines. The plan aims to extend the Caratina and Ohio routes from Dante Virginia to Wickhorn City Kentucky linking Nak with the Chesapeake and Ohio. The move appears to bind five states under one owner, aiming a trunk line from the South Atlantic to the Northwest via five connected routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avdepatch
Istal
Bristol
Martin J. Canles
Chesrpeakn
Wnt Ohio Railway Ca. Ls
Stevens
Ohis
Caratinay Ciluehfield “and Ohio
Dante
Wikhorn City
Formen
Nak
Chesapeake and Ohio
Utter
Carolina
Clinehfield
Tegrout
South Atlantic
Orent
Question Right of Stranger to Found New Masonic Lodge
Chaos erupted as a near riot formed over Thornton attempting to organize a new Masonic lodge for colored men in New York City. Police intervened and deferred action until a meeting could be held to decide authorization and charter integrity amid fears of undermining existing lodges.
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Masonic
Sie
Lawzon
Hosea
Lint
Winis- Ley
The
Gospel
Niagara Fills
Mae 20S
King Selemon Lodge
Sane, Place, and
Thornton Masonic
New BE
J. v Thornton Lodge
New York City
Ma Tuelage
Grand ‘Lodge
Thornton
Lulk
Coorgunise
Thorton
Indge
Ely
Batil
Thornton and Movinklin aid to organize new lodge in Scott Street area
A chaotic report details Thornton and a Motinklin committee arriving at city hall to form a new lodge. Police, officials, and white citizens oppose the effort while several meetings are planned at Betsy Lane and Day and Lincoln streets. Payments by sixteen colored men and authority disputes with the grand master are noted as tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Lawson Street
Whitenot Willlims
Carter Tur Catloway
Lowy
Litem
N.C
Institut
Iy Uie Jodie
A. Hall
Scott Stravty
Glaleen’ Nich
Thornton
Peery
Trapsonia
Derrhiorntin
James Peery
Betsley
Nigda
Palice
Wakfa
Bankruptcy Petition for Discharge in West Virginia
United States Bankruptcy Court Southern District of West Virginia mass petition filed by A T Massie of Princeton Mercer County WV seeking discharge from debts under bankruptcy acts. Court ordered hearing set for a date in June with publication notice in the Daily Telegraph and mail notice to known creditors. Bluefield, West Virginia dated June 10, 1912.
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United States of America
District of West Virginia
United States
A. 'l' Massiv
Banta
Jon, i
Ealter
Court of the
Mtrecor
Alate
West Virginia
Congress
Isaid
Bons. Keller
Geal
Bluefield
Tuono
A. D
Foreman Fractured Skull in Yard Shovel Attack
A foreman named Shoffner was struck on the head by a shovel during a yard altercation with W H Johnson. Shoffner, a former resident of Ranoke, was taken to St Luke's Hospital in critical condition, with a skull fracture extending nearly three inches. Police investigated after Johnson reportedly drew a fire from an engine and swung the tool in anger.
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C.J. Shoffner
Rewulhonge
Alops
St. Luke's Hospital
Arkere
Shaffer
W. H. Johnson
Shaffner
John
Bhoffber
Johnson
Shoffner
Ranoke
Paradox of Travel Time and Life Span in 17th Century Thought
A 17th century curiosities note discusses a paradox from Plesso on life spans and travel. It imagines two people born at the same moment at the same place aging differently by a century and a half due to alternating westward and eastward world voyages, illustrating the peculiarities of navigation and time.
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Sande
The
Herald
Plesso
Sean Lidings
otler—Cohsgaw Herald
Windy City couple face theft charge amid family dispute
Gustav De Kolkey and wife were arrested after he claimed his wife and her brother robbed him in his own home. De Kolkey said his wife and the men overpowered him while she took money from his pockets. Mrs De Kolkey admitted involvement stating money was needed after a year without funds. The court reserved judgment.
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Windy City
Gustav
de Kolkey
Chienco
Seafaring Races and Head Shapes Across Peoples
The article compares portraits of Captain Amundsen and Dr. Nangon, noting long narrow Viking-like skulls among seafarers. It observes Mediterranean and Delta sailors with thin heads, inland European populations with broader skulls, and mentions Japanese as round-headed yet adept at sea. The piece argues that head shape alone cannot explain seamanship.
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Amundsen
Nangon
Mediterranean
Europe
The Beautiful Moonlight Scene by Jersey Lake
A social worker points out the full moonlight across still water as children on an East Side hillside camp observe the gleam. The rustic shore and night air frame a simple, quiet moment depicted in old text.
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Jersey Hills
Norfolk and Western Coal Demand Hits Highs Across Markets
Record demand boosts coal shipments over eleven months with new markets opened by lake shipments and price-competitive offers. Norfolk and Western shows unprecedented activity with billions in value across regions, as buyers sign long term contracts to secure supply amid rising lake traffic and global demand.
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Vocalianmascent
Norfolk and Western Coal Felts
Ander
Hong
Wien
Conl
Mike Guch
Rte
Murrey
Norfolk
Wee
Tagdeo
Rivad
Fewer Storer in Alsace and Migratory Storks Observed
In Alsace the number of storks seen yearly decreases while migration wanes in villages. Germany has created a system to register storks via leg disks to track migratory behavior. A Port Elizabeth doctor notes possible arsenic poisoning from bait. others speculate domestic causes. The Daily Telegraph ads include farm plants and floral designs.
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Alsace
Sirassbur
la Longima
Germany
Storks
Jedi Nation Department
France
Cape of
Good Hope
Prussia
Port
Hizabeth
Netter
Hone
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Claims Success
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as uniquely successful in easing women's suffering and restoring health. It cites extensive testimonials from the Pinkham Laboratory in Lynn Massachusetts and claims the medicine relieves distressing female ailments without surgery.
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Lydia
Pinkham
Lynn Mass
Lydia B
Lyda E. Pinkham
Mrs Laramore Praises Thedford s Black Draught
Goodwater Missouri resident Mrs Riley Laramore credits Thedford s Black Draught with ending her stomach distress and heartburn after dyspepsia. She says small nightly doses cleared symptoms in days and she has remained well since. The ad promotes the product as a gentle liver and digestive aid priced at 25 cents.
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Goodwater
Riley Laramore
An Jong
Thedford
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Johnny Morris
Coeburt
Sean
Mofils
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J. W. Hick
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Bite
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Moris
Nat Anditz Qersop
Linsotag Pawster
Chivfield
Arnin
Walniul
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J. A. Lindsay
Proachfuss Tha
Mand & Vem
Mpworth ‘League
Ine
Misa Gertrude Rireker
Teudae
Nbucleld
Young People’s Missionary Society
TB. Wrazley
Tonnager
Homer Armorsore
Salem
Tinanake Cologre
Mias Ada
Turton
Wight
Marrisotburg
Harrisonburg
Ada
al Una
Will
Grabany
Kelugol
Attnio Mollia
Graham /fron
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J.C. Nelson
Grauam, VA
Public Accountant
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Bank OF Grauam
Hamilton College
Misa Annie
Any Mullin
Anna’ Lolbragh
Burg
Mr. LaBaume
Gald
Ginginnati
Phony
SCOOP
CUB Reporter
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Daily ‘Telegraph
Edwin M. Keatiay
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Armature
Superior Supply Company
Smith
Phowio
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