President Approves Hot Springs as Peace Conference Site
Washington reports the Russian ambassador and Japanese minister agree on Hot Springs Virginia as the peace talks venue. If Washington weather is unfavorable on August 1, an adjournment may occur and preparations will begin, with President Roosevelt's approval already signaled and Loomis coordinating plans.
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Washington
Russia
Japan
Hot Springs
Roosevelt
Count Ceneii
Rusela
Legation
M. Takahira
United States
Loomis
New Homestead
Fred Sterry
Sterry
Wee
Washington A Few Days Ago To Confer With Mr. Loomis
Flyer Wrecked by a Fourteen-year-old Lad
In Cleveland Ohio a Lake Shore Limited wreck is linked to a fourteen year old boy. William Osher and James Barnes report meeting the youth after the crash with a lantern claiming he shut the switch. A Mentor boy is said to boast of carrying such a key. An inquest opens Monday at Painesville with Coroner York and state railway officials to determine blame and cause.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Lake Shore
William Osher
James Barnes
Mentor
Painsville
York
Lake County
Morris
Cuyahoga
Lake Counties
Settlement of Second Zion City in October
The settlement of the second Zion city will begin in October with A J Gladstone Dowie and Judge Barnes traveling to Zion City to complete land payments. Papers are signed and subdivision plans expected, allowing Zionists to relocate for homes and farms. The site is on part of the Gonzales ranch in Tamaniipas province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Mexico
Zion City
J. Gladstone Dowie
Elijah’’ Dowie
Judge Barnes
Ill
Gonzales Ranch
Tamaniipas
Mystery Surrounds This Woman's Death
Lancaster police probe into the death of 23 year old Mrs George Wiebugh from morphine poisoning. She was found unconscious on West King street and taken home by two men before being admitted to St Joseph's Hospital. Authorities seek to establish the circumstances of the dose and the motive behind the act.
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Lancaster
George Wiebugh
St. Joseph's Hospital
West King Street
Vessels at Manila to Remain Interned
Washington reports the secretary of war granted a cable request from the Philippine governor-general and Admiral Enquist. The Russian admiral's vessels will remain interned as they return sick and wounded officers and men under parole not to engage in hostilities.
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Washington
War Department
Philippine Islands
Enquist
Secretary of War
Germany Preparing for War With France
Berlin reports the Vorwaerts claims Prince Von Badow asked staff if Germany is prepared for war with France should the Moroccan crisis turn unfavorably, signaling tension between the two nations.
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Berlin
The
Vorwaerts
Social Democrate
Prince von Badow
Germany
France
Bryan Draws Ten Thousand In Dallas Speech
Dallas on June 23 reports William J Bryan addressing about ten thousand people on democracy and its objects. Preparations rise for Bryan's reception at Wood Lake tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
William J. Brayn
Bryan
Wood Lake
Trains Collide In Poughkeepsie Excursion Crash
A rear end collision on a Fishkill landing line injures score of excursionists from Poughkeepsie. One woman, Miss Lillian Moore, dies from a fractured skull. seven others are seriously hurt as two trolley cars derail after a brake chair breaks on the third car.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Jane
Fishkill Landing
Ranaway
Lillian Moore
Tariff Revision by Direct Treatment in Next Congress
Washington January 23 It is believed that tariff revision in the next congress will take the form of direct treatment rather than reciprocity as many leaders have thought. Liberalization supporters shift to the maximum and minimum plan with two schedules. Countries conceding to America would get the minimum rate by administrative order while those maintaining discrimination would pay the maximum on exports to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jone
America
United States
Missing Wytheville man last seen in Danville
Hugh S. Johnson of Wytheville, 49, with sandy mustache, is missing after visiting Danville last week. Friends and relatives have no trace of him since he said he would return home Friday. His wife and daughter live in Wytheville. brother M S Johnson asks for a search.
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Danville
Jane
Hugh S. Johnson
Wytheville
Johnson
Wytheille
Missing Virginian Found in Jail in Frederick
Newport News Virginia mercantile man Arthur J. Hamman, who disappeared in Baltimore two weeks ago, has been found jailed in Frederick Maryland. He is charged with stealing a horse and buggy from a liveryman and is described as physically wrecked with no recollection of events since June 5. His wife is grief stricken. a mob once vowed to punish the alleged thief if caught. He remains at large while his victim lies gravely ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Jones
Arthur J. Hamman
Baltimore
Frederick
Batimore
Hamman
Hammen’s
Abe
Pennsylvania Mob After Inhuman Fiend
Shamokin, Pa. June 23. Anna Strausee, 15, daughter of Frank Strausee of Hickory Ridge, was assaulted on a lonely path from Maysville to the Ridge while returning from a township high school summer session. A man believed to be a foreigner sprang from the bushes and dragged her several yards before she collapsed after a struggle.
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Shamokin
Anna Strauese
Frank Strausee
Hickory Ridge
Maysville
Open Switch Saved Flier At Laporte Narrow Escape
Chicago June 28 The Twentieth Century Flier narrowly escaped disaster at Laporte Indiana as an open switch was discovered by a switchman who quickly threw the lever just before the train passed. The incident followed a similar deadly crash at Mentor.
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Chicago
Laporte
Ind
Mentor
Watson Interest Not Ejected From Fairmont Board
Fairmont officials deny a Wheeling report that the Watson interest was removed from the Fairmont Coal Company board by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, which holds controlling stock. Watson representatives call the report false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Fairmont
W. Va
Fairmont Coal Company
Wheeling
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Falee
Metropolitan Tailored Attire Ad Promises Sharp Style
An ornate ad touts hats belts suspenders and six pairs in a box. It markets a refined look for the man who is fat or lean and hails the Metropolitan for best ever weather of style. The offer mentions a 6 percent tf.
Railroad Y M C A. notes highlight Keenan visit
Thomas Keenan, ex engineer and noted Railroad Y M C A. worker, will visit Bluefield on July 1 2 and 3. He leads railroad meetings daily and plans to engage shop workers, with a history of successful speaking and wide recommendations for his role.
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Thomas Keenan
Bluefield
Keenan
Johann Hock Gets Month's Lease of Life
Chicago June 25. Johann Hock and Jocko Briggs did not die today. Gov. Deneen moved Hoock's execution to July 25, granting five weeks to raise funds to appeal to the supreme court. A stay of execution was also secured for Briggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Johann Hock
Jocko
Briggs
Deneen
Hoock
Warderer
Supreme Court
Three Years for Conduct Unbecoming an Officer
Capt. G. W. Kirkman of the Twenty-fifth Infantry was brought to Leavenworth to serve three years in federal prison after a court martial conviction for conduct unbecoming an officer. The case centers on a United States Army trial and sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth, Rao
G. W. Kirkman
Twenty-fifth Infantry
United States Army
De Witts Witch Hazel Salve Adverts Bespeak Cures
An advertisement touts De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve claiming it heals cuts boils bruises piles and skin diseases. It features testimonials from K E Zickefoose of Adolph West Virginia and warns against counterfeit products sold by druggists at Metropolitan and other outlets.
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DeWitt
K. E. Zickefoose
Adolph
W. Vaasye
de Witt
Crystal Bottling Company Representative Contact
A historical notice notes a Crystal Bottling Company representative to call on you for deliveries by wagon every two weeks. The products are described as made from pure distilled water. 66lweed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt
Crystal Bottling Company
Explosion at White Swan Laundry Wrecks Rear Buildings
A gasoline tank exploded beside the White Swan Laundry on Raleigh Street, injuring Manager J. F. Line, Jack Sneed, and Mrs. Della Collins. They escaped serious harm after leaping into a ditch and water. All were treated at St. Luke's Hospital. windows blew out and minor damages occurred, but no deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Swan Laundry
Raleigh Street
J. F. Line
Jack Sneed
Della Collins
Mr. Linn
Sneed
St. Luke's Hospital
Miss Page Watts Weds W. D. Thornhill in Franktown
A noon Wednesday ceremony at Franktown Methodist Church joined Miss Fannie Page Watts and Mr. W. D. Thornhill. Rev. Charles B. Watts and Rev. Dr. George H. Ray officiated. Attendants included Miss Gertrude Watts as maid of honor and Miss Carrie Watts as bridesmaid. Best man was Dr. E. Q. Thornhill. ushers Wesley Watts and Robert Lacy. A reception followed. couple to Bluefield after July first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franktown
Fannie Page Watts
W. D. Thornhill
Charles B. Watts
George H. Ray
Slater
Mies Giertrude Watts
Four Brothers Arrested for Gallery Theft and Robbery Attempt
Officers Houchine and Calloway arrested four brothers Messack H JL Lb and E E Shamblie after they allegedly appropriated several pictures at a gallery attempted to steal a pistol at Harrys Hardware and escaped with clothes from Rosenbergs. They were fined 30 dollars and jailed 50 days.
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Houchine and Calloway
Messack H
Oo. E. Shamblie
Harry's
Rosenberg’ S
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Onte
Superior Supply Co
WM. Hicks
Bluefield Ave
White
MR. Moore
D. B. Ryland & CO
Lynchburg Jewelers
Princeton Avenue
Bland St
Edwin Mann
Y. C. Pollock
Cashier
L. A. Hooper
Bank
Gall
Pure Family Liquors
Corvin Bros
Old Virginia
Bluepield
Baker's Saloon
Ptr
Tomatoes Sc
Acan
Baldwin & Baldwin
Sey & Akers Bluefield Avenue
KR. BE. Bolling
T. BE. King
L. BE. Tierney
W. H. Thomas
Flat Top National Bank
Sroerr
Flyer
Second Zion City
Manila
Law
Pennsylvania
Miss Page Watts
T. H. Mebane
Bluefield Loa Company
Ir Fhn Bauman
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