Hughes Wins All Contests in Convention Scrutiny
The meeting heard long talks from Whitten Bragg and Judge Sanders. The committee granted unlimited speaking time and moved into executive session to review contested delegates from Mingo Putnam Wyoming Logan. Evidence showed Lilly and Hughes claims and forged credentials. proceedings stretched past 11 pm with plans to reconvene next morning.
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Bhug
Workman
A. A. Lilly
McGinnis
Raleigh
Good Roads
Hughes
Messrs.Witten
Blagg
Poffenbarger
Lilly
L. E. Echols
Ngs
Mingo
Wells Goodykoontz
Moore
M. Z. White
Jas. Cameron
Putnam County
Hughey
H. G. Nease
Wyoming
J. J. Swope
Logan
G. W. Atkinson
E. T. England
B. O
Lillyites
Peculiar Accident Will Prove Fatal Fireman Etter
Fireman G. G. Etter suffered severe facial burns when a flare back in a tunnel on the Clinch extra west train caused him to fall or jump from the engine. He sustained a fractured skull and other injuries and was rushed to the Bluefield Sanatorium where he lay in critical condition. Etter, a two year road veteran, resided in western city near Graham.
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Honaker Tunnel
G. G. Etter
Clinch Extra West
Lee Hutchinson
Etter
Bluefield
Graham
Charley Harman Killed in Peculiar Railroad Incident
Charley Harman died yesterday after his horse became stuck between railroad cross ties near War and Rift. The horse reared and Harman fell, striking his head on a rail in a peculiar death on the tracks.
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Charley Harman
War
Rift
Harman
Doleful accident ends in tragedy with fatal fall and inquest
A man named Harman, from Tazewell County, aged 25, fell onto a rail and died an hour later from injuries after a near miss when a passenger train passed over the spot. The incident prompted sheriff KE Carter to warn of tax levies and garnishments. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is recommended for wounds to prevent infection.
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Harman
Itorman
Tazewell County
Ave
Bucklen
Tax Deadlines 1909 Delinquency Notice
Notice warns that taxpayers who have not paid the 1909 taxes are now subject to collection actions. It calls for immediate payment to avoid further penalties and legal steps.
Druggista Offers $0.25 Cure for Skin Ailments
The advertisement notes a 25 cent remedy for burns boils sores skin eruptions and Kezema available at all Druggista druggists.
Bids Sought for Brick and Stone Episcopal Church
Notice to contractors calls for bids by noon Saturday July 9 for erection of a brick and stone Episcopal church in Graham Virginia. Plans from Pedigo Garry architects Bluefield West Virginia. bids to Rev Charles W Sydnor rector Pocahontas Virginia. Right to accept or reject bids reserved.
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Graham
Virginia
Pedigo & Garry
Kelley & Moyer
Bluefield
W. Va
Charles W. Sydnor
Pocahontas
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J. D. Shott
J. Bluefield
Putnam
McKinley Club
Congressional Committee
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TAL
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E. Cofer
Chas. Harman
Morse
Manhattan
Glapp
Schloss Bros
Schloss Brothers
Lampeck
Shumate Clothing Co
Mercer Republican
Princeton
KE. E. Carter
Liberal
Liberty Credit Co
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