Roosevelt Moves Step Toward Japan Russia Peace Talks
Reports from St. Petersburg say President Roosevelt has taken a new step toward peace with Japan, hinting at an August sitting of peace plenipotentiaries in Washington. Finland's $12.5 million reserve fund allegedly eyed for war and Japanese naval movements along Korea’s northeast coast are also noted. The czar’s audience was censored and police shadow delegates, signaling bureaucratic control.
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St. Petersburg
Roosevelt
Russia
Japan
Manchuria
Washington
London
Times
Korea
Posalet Bay
Vladivostok
Genean
Mongolia
Prominent Farmer Attempts Suicide Amid Jealousy
John Troxel a well known farmer three miles south of Chilhowie Smythe county Virginia, tried to cut his throat from ear to ear with a case knife after jealousy and separation from his wife. He earlier attempted suicide with a pen knife but was stopped by a friend. Troxel had been under guard for transfer to Southwest Hospital for Insane but escaped again.
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Bristol
Tenn
John Troxel
Chilhowie
Smythe County
Troxel
Southwest Hospital
Snaveley
Would-be Governor Charged With Murder
Atlanta reports Solicitor General Render Terrell sent Minnie Noland’s stomach to State Chemist McCandless for chemical analysis to prove husband Henry Noland poisoned her. Noland, jailed in Carroll County, had announced a Democratic gubernatorial bid drawing farmer support.
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Atlanta
Render Terrell
Coweta
Superior Court of Georgia
McCandless
Minnie Noland
Henry Noland
Noland
Carroll County
Roosevelt Arrives in Worcester Amid Cheers and Rain
President Roosevelt's train reached Worcester at 9 25 am to a crowded station as a reception committee led by Lieutenant Governor Gould and Mayor Blodgett greeted him. Morning rain dampened crowds but cheers were loud as he departed. In New York police and detectives guarded his sleeper on a city tour.
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Worchester
Mass
Roosevelt
Gould
Blodgett
Clark College
New York
Kaiser Races Train in Auto Flight Near Hamburg
In a dramatic test to prove an automobile can outrun an express train, Emperor William sped from Hanover toward Hamburg keeping about sixty miles an hour. The race ended when a tire burst on the emperor’s car, halting the challenge.
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Hamburg
Emperor William
Hanover
Remarried After Twenty Five Years
Richmond Virginia June 21 After a quarter century apart Mr and Mrs J B Charles have remarried here and live with their children and grandchildren The split occurred when the husband had to leave to find work and his wife's parents urged separation They have exchanged letters all these years and planned to remarry when possible
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Richmond
J. B. Charles
West Virginia forms first state board of trade in Wheeling
A Wheeling meeting unites business leaders from across West Virginia to establish the states first board of trade. George Sturgiss of Morgantown is the first president with officers from New Martinsville Elkins Charleston Parkersburg and Bluefield. Committees focus on roads railways and river improvements.
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West Virginia
Wheeling
Board of Trade
George ©. Sturgiss
Morgantown
Elkins
F. W. Clark
New Martinsville
Howard Sutherland
Charlee Capito
Charleston
George W. Summers
Parkersburg
J. W. Ruff
Bluefield
R. B. Naylor
C. A. Weaver
Maundeville
Lane
Writ Quashed In Coal and Coke Company Case
United States court in Charleston dismissed the mandamus action over car distribution by Norfolk and Western Railway and several coal firms. Judge Keller granted the motion to quash the alternative writ, ruling the court lacked jurisdiction to enforce via mandamus and that allegations were conclusory.
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Charleston
W. Va
Keller
Holt
Greenbrier Coal and Coke Company
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Empire
Elkhorn
McDowell
Turkey Gap Coal and Coke Companies
Norfolk and Western Railway
Greenbrier Coal and Coke Co
Federal court finds M. L. Carter guilty in whiskey tax case
In Charleston, a jury convicts Martin L. Carter, licensed distiller, of violating internal revenue laws. Evidence included a discharged distiller and a fired worker corroborating excess production beyond license limits. Defense and prosecution witnesses disputed, but the jury credited the government. The McCoy case follows.
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Martin L. Carter
Charleston
Carter
Anthony Reed
Distillerey
Ellsworth McCoy
Dis
Tillery
McCoy
Baseball Scores and Rain Delays Across Leagues
National league results include New York over Cincinnati 6 to 5 and Philadelphia 4 Chicago 4. Brooklyn lost to Pittsburg 4 to 2 while Boston beat Saint Louis 9 to 4. American league games Boston Chicago and Detroit New York were postponed due to rain. Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 7 to 3.
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National New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Boston
Louie
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Washington
Detroit
New York
Cleveland
Tiniest Baby in All the World
Cleveland doctors report a newborn girl weighing one pound seven ounces as the tiniest baby in the world. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Heasel and doctors expect she will live and grow.
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Cleveland
Ohio
McOlester
Jacob Heasel
8. Fischer
Beautiful South Bland wedding unites Daubert and Weimer
Last night on South Bland street a refined ceremony joined Harry J. Daubert of Shamokin Pa and Linnie Weimer of this city. The parlor festooned with ferns and palms hosted a formal wedding march with attendants Maud Welmer George Nelson and Lyle Weimer. Rev Thos. Priddy officiated at Grace M B Church. A grand supper followed with many relatives and friends in attendance including Mrs Chas Richardson and Mrs Walter Vanbert among others.
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J. J. Weimer
South Bland Street
Harry J. Daubert
Shamokin
Linnie Weimer
Misa Maud Welmer
Geo. Nelson
John A. White
Lyle Weimer
Thos. Priddy
Grace M. B. Church
J. M. Anderson
Seo. Abshire
Windsor Hotel Bar Reopens Attracts Rapid Patronage
The Windsor Hotel Bar has reopened after a week to quickly regain its former patronage. Proprietors report full facilities to handle growing trade and praise the treatment offered to patrons. The well known establishment has long been popular with the public and is again building a strong customer base.
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Windsor Hotel
Best Ever Flavoring Extracts Hint
A brief note promotes Blue Ribbon lemon and vanilla flavoring extracts as the best ever made, claiming they require little quantity and flavor well.
Candy machine makes candy in Sterne's window
Residents marvel at a candy machine operating in Sterne's window on Princeton Avenue today and tomorrow, creating treats for passersby and attracting curious onlookers.
Local Classifieds Highlight Sales and Jobs
Small investments promised to yield daily earnings between $15 and $20. Notices invite readers to inquire at AltaMont Hotel. Ads tout Pedigo's clearance clothing and Sterne's candy window display with a two day FLOSS candy machine event. Employment ads seek machinist and moulder at Superior Supply Co. Rent ad offers a six room flat on Bluefield Avenue.
Digestive Aid Kodol Dyspepsia Care Promises Relief
Ad promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Care as a universal remedy for indigestion and stomach troubles. It claims to digest what you eat, relieve strain on the stomach, and restore strength, with quick and permanent relief. Sold by all druggists.
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All Druggiate
FLOSS Candy Machine Exhibited in Sterne’s Window
The FLOSS candy machine is on display in Sterne’s window today and tomorrow only. See it.
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Sterne
FLOSS
Scathing report on Equitable officials by state insurer head
The June 21 report by State Superintendent Hendricks blasts former President Alexander and Equitable Life Assurance officials for mismanagement. It exonerates Gage E. Tarbell and criticizes Ryan for stock control, urging mutualization and the return of surplus to policy holders. It calls for state attorney general investigation to enable swift legal action.
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New York
Hendricks
Alexander
Equitable Life Assurance Company
Gage E. Tarbell
Ryan
Tock
West Virginian Dies Far from His Home
Wm. Meadows son of Hon. Alex Meadows of Peterstown died in Pontotoc Texas last Saturday after moving there six months ago for health. A bright University of West Virginia graduate, he is survived by his mother and by sister Mrs. R. E Shisey of the city. His father left for Texas Sunday morning and remains are expected to be brought home for burial.
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Wm. Meadows
Alex Meadows
Peterstown
Pontotoc
Texas
Meadows
University of West Virginia
R. E Shisey
Tath
Millionaire's Kin Fight Over Will in California
three women claim they are next of kin to the late William Zeigler and were cut out of a 30 million dollar estate. Mrs Henry K Shields, and nieces Mrs Arthur Little and Mrs Russell Price, all reside in California and seek a share through the courts.
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New York
Los Angeles
Cal
William Zeigler
Ron
Henry K. Shields
Mra
Arthur Little
Russell Price
Zaigler
California
Pardoned Man Shot Dead in Mississippi
Tonica Mississippi June 21 Bob Maeton, a Black man sentenced to life for the murder of Sam Harris, was shot to death near Tonica by Mark Harris, brother of the victim, who had learned of the pardon by Governor Vardaman the previous Sunday.
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Tonica
Miss
Bob Maeton
Sam Harris
Pigot
Vardaman
Mark Harris
Reiterates Charges Against Loomis
In New York on June 91 former minister Bowen reiterated the charges against assistant Secretary of State Loomis. Hesloo released public documentary evidence Secretary Taft presented earlier, detailing the allegations and supporting materials.
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New York
Bowen
Loomis
Hesloo
Taft
Poison Letter Aimed at Mrs Mary Rogers Reported in Windsor
A letter containing poison and offering 2000 dollars to deliver it to Mrs Mary Rogers was received by the state prison Superintendent Lovell in Windsor Vermont on June 21. The letter was referred to federal authorities for handling.
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Windsor
Rogers
Lovell
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