Norfolk and Western Schedule Effective May 26 1912
Norfolk and Western timetable outlines trains from Norfolk to Roanoke Lynchburg Philadelphia and beyond with parlor cars sleeper service cafe cars and specific departure times from Welch Williamson Norton Norton to Welches and other intermediate stations. The notice assigns daily routes and mentions additional information from Kneet Norfolk and Western Railway.
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Keeve
Roanoke
Nor
New York
Rich
Richmond
Parlormond
Lynch
Valley
Pullman
Philadelphia
Gary
Rhensadeah
Lynchburg
Norfolk
Geannie Tern
We Bonnets
Bluefield
Esse
Cnben
Col- Tiam
Tazewell
Norton
Clinch Valley
Girls on Fifth Avenue Bus Pay Own Fares
Four girls on a southbound Fifth Avenue bus argue over paying fare with coins and bills. The tall brunette begins the act by placing a dime in the nickel money box and others follow, each insisting on paying their own fare.
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Fifth Avenue
Leagues Results From Boston New York and Chicago Phil Playoffs
In Boston a game featured batteries Perdue and Kling with strong leadoff by R. H. B. Boston edge Cincinnati after a late rally amid rain. At New York Marquard and Meyers opposed O'Toole and Kelly as rain interrupted play. Chicago and Philadelphia also faced rain delays in their contest.
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Boston
A. Rab
Oman
Perdue
Kling Byam
Bos Tanner
Cincinnati
Bien
Kling
H. B
Yingling
Miller
Harmon
Wingo
New Yoas
R. H. BE
New York
Marquard and
Meyers
O’toole
Kelly
Chicago
Philadelphia
Lynchburg Gives Up Virginia League Franchise
Lynchburg Virginia June 17 The Lynchburg baseball association directors decided to end efforts to retain the Virginia league franchise taken from the city last week. Lynchburg will be without baseball for the rest of the season as salaries due since June 1 are forfeited by the league. President Boatwright was notified by wire and players await his word. A citizens committee decided not to continue the fight, citing uncertainty and the need to avoid keeping the team active.
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Lynchburg
Lynchburg Baseball Association
Virginia League
Boatwright
Citizens’ Committee
Bluefield’s Virginia League Prospects Dimmed by Lynchburg Outcome
Bluefield’s bid to join the Virginia League wanes as Lynchburg is restored to six clubs. Bluefield formally applied for eight clubs but a decision remains uncertain. Rumors tied to P. J. Kelly and stance on mileage lingers, while Suffolk’s exclusion and prearranged motives are noted. If Lynchburg is reinstated by the National Commission, Bluefield could join a six team circuit with Roanoke Peters burg Richmond Norfolk.
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Bluefield
Lynchburg
Virginia
Virginia League
Havy
P. J. Kelly
Elliott
Roanoke
Dafsville
League
Suffolk
Eix
Petersburg
Richmond
Norfolk
National Commission
Virrinia League
Packers to dissolve corporation by August first
Washington June 17 packers inform Attorney General Wick ersham they will dissolve the corporation on August first pending dissolution civil aust proceedings will be withheld
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Packing Trust
Washington
Packers
Wickersham
Darrow Trial Postponed Due to Defense Attorney Illness
In Los Angeles the Darrow trial did not proceed as scheduled because the defense attorney was ill. Proceedings will resume tomorrow with the illness cited as the reason for the delay.
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Darrow
Los Angeles
Cal
Bluefield Prep Eyes Three Home Games This Week
Bluefield plans three home games this week featuring strong Crumpler and Vass pitching on Wednesday. Thursday is open while manager Princes seeks an opponent. Friday and Saturday host Dante. Hemphill defeats Berwind 10 to 6 on Berwind grounds as part of a rugged season. Gary club seeks two exhibition games at Gary on July 4 and invites coalfield managers to respond.
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Bluefeld
Bluefield
Vass
Princes
Dan
Sturday
Dante
Virginia Coalfield
Carter
Edwin
Baldwin
Hemphill
Berwind
Hemphill l
Nehill
Crickenberger
Chatfield
Bramwell
Cummings
Buntin
Gary
W. W. Harding
Filbert
W. Va
Petersburg league drift and Roanoke talks in Virginia circles
The Petersburg Progress reports local club directors discussed Roanoke and Lynchburg joining the Virginia league. A move was debated to align Petersburg with Norfolk and Roanoke, with hints of changing alliances as the season ends.
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Ward
Heins
Petersburg
Elimore Hetns
Roanoke
Norfolk
Lynchburg
Boston and Bunker Hill Naval Celebration Noted
Boston and vicinity observed the traditional Cattle of Bunker Hill celebration with usual events in Charleston. The report mentions the Tate Palioda Horn show in London and lists American exhibitors including Winans Vanderbilt and judge Moore.
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Boston
Bunker Hill
Charleston
Tate
London
Moore
Walter
Winans
Alfred Vanderbilt
King
George Ie
Royal Stables
Miller and ex wife dispute over self defense claim
Fragmentary text indicates William A. Miller was involved with his divorced wife. He allegedly crawled through a window after a court dispute. The woman asserts the act was self defense while Miller says he sought reconciliation.
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Miller
American Minister Kil'ed. London Tragedy in Cockspur Street
Rev. J B Weld, an American clergyman, was run over and killed by a group of mates in Cockspur Street London on June 17, according to reports from London. The incident occurred near a public thoroughfare drawing swift police and eyewitness attention.
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Kil
London
Weld
Lan Amerisag
Cockspur Street
Battleship Route to Guantanamo Highlighted
Local notice outlines a naval voyage involving the battleship Nebraska heading to Guantanamo Bay. The brief item notes the June date and details a planned transfer or assignment as part of a wartime deployment.
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Guantanamo
Ky Weg
Nebraska Ghliea
Guantanamo Toay
Fragmentary item notes river improvement and local sale
A fragment mentions required yuan contributions for improving the Rhine passage from Seatts to the lake for barge passage. It also notes Mrs Bentlay and a Violet Cream sale at White Pharmacy.
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Constance
Rhine
Seatts
Thrift of Ozark Couple Cleverly Doubling Gifts
An Ozark couple celebrated their silver wedding by asking guests not to bring gifts until arrival and arranging custom, nonrepeat silverware from a Buckeye jeweler. They negotiated a 20 percent discount, ensuring unique presents for each guest and a thrifty celebration.
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Ozark
Buck
Cy Wasson
Stranger
Miranda
Buckeye
Bridge
American dry fly fishing described and contrasted
American dry fly fishing is defined as presenting a single artificial fly on the water surface to a rising trout. It notes that in America dry fly anglers often stalk the water rather than the fish, making wet and dry fishing more closely related than in England.
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Cate
Howev Moore
Ana Ateal
America
England
Notice to Beaver Pond residents on delinquent taxes
Beaver Pond We announces it is compiling a delinquent list and urges residents to pay their taxes within the next few days. E Carter, deputy for I J Ellison, M C, signs the notice.
Sauer’s lemon and vanilla extracts praised by cooks
At All Quality Grocers the Sauer’s lemon and vanilla extracts are recognized by housekeepers and cooks as the best money can buy. The items are sold for 0c and Bic.
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Sauer
Roosevelt Forces Consolidate in Quiet Convention Fight
Kinley said the temporary delegates organized by the national committee would form the convention. Governor Hadley argued that contested delegates seated by the national committee should not sit in the convention. Dixon de Marel claimed Roosevelt would win a large majority on the temporary roll call and that Sarah would be chosen temporary chairman over Root. He said several pro Taft delegates would back Roosevelt as organization develops.
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Kinley
National Committee
Roosevelt
Hadley
Dixon de Mared
Sarah
Ovr Root
Dixon
Taft
Rooseves
Ores
Georgia
Asa
Wrong Way Misadventure in Spring Mire
Two men wandering in a swampy area trap one man after stepping on a sunken tussock. He sinks into mud while his companion runs for a spade to dig him out. The rescuer learns the depth as the danger unfolds.
Fragmented OCR notes on medical lecture and motor events
Disjointed text references a police, a doctor George W lecture on lying, a motor excitation incident, cellular structure and constipation. Mentions bowel, agreement, and dealers, but no coherent narrative or clear facts.
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