Norfolk and Western plans two general divisions with Bluefield as hub
The railroad reorganizes to split the western division with Bluefield as the new hub and Roanoke handling eastern division matters. Geo P Johnson to head the western general division office, implying a large clerical force in Bluefield and a shift of workload from Roanoke. The piece also notes a teacher shortage in the state and urges better wages and promotion to attract teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Bluefield
Geo. P. Johnson
Roanoke
Tutar
West Virginia Day Celebrated Near Jamestown Exposition
West Virginia Day is set for next Tuesday at the Jamestown Exposition. Community leaders urge mass participation to showcase state pride and the centennial significance, with Bluefield proposed as a town cleaning day inviting every household to tidy premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Sisterhood of States
Roosevelt Again in 1908 Nomination Call Gains Momentum
Parkersburg State Journal reports a strong, near unanimous Roosevelt for a second term boom across America. The piece notes public sentiment pressures Republicans to renominate Roosevelt despite his initial refusal, while urging Colonel Morris to enter the congressional race to energize the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Morris
Parkersburg
Scott
One Election Every Two Years Proposed
The writer argues that voter registration for each election is costly and excessive and proposes combining elections into a single vote every two years. They claim broad support and expect the idea to be considered by the next legislature. A separate note reports a Connecticut man shooting his wife and injuring a bystander, warning of danger in domestic disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefeld
Connecticut
Pocahontas Coal Exhibit Sails To Jamestown Fair
West Virginia Pocahontas coal gains feature status at Jamestown fair under Col. L. E. Tierney and partners with Beary Leckie and Prockter in Mines and Metallurgy building. The exhibit highlights coal’s World’s Columbian Exposition honor and strong development potential. Senator Scott appears poised for renomination amid broad statewide support.
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West Virginia
Jamestown
Pocahontas
Col. L. E. Tierney
Wm. J. Beary
Win
Leckie
Walter Prockter
Mines and Metallurgy
Coal Operator’s Association
Chicago
United States Navy
Our Townsman and the Gubernatorial Race
The Pittsburg Dispatch reports on Republican gubernatorial prospects with Judge Sanders Clark W. May and Charles W. Swisher visiting town. May may withdraw after talks with State Auditor Scherr. Mason’s lack of encouragement fuels doubt. Bluefield booster notes urge growth, while varied societal quips and ads close the item.
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Pittsburg
Wheeling
Judge Sanders
Clark W. May
Charles W. Swisher
May
Swisher
Sanders
Scherr
John W. Mason
Debate Over How We Eat Meat Divides Opinion
Yale reports Hornc Fletcher has set a new endurance record on Prof. Fisher’s device, testing chewing versus bolting meat. Wiley cites animal behavior, while Fisher notes no stance on meat chewing. further tests on chewers and non chewers planned.
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Chief Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Irvine Fisher
Yale University
Yale
Hornc Fletcher
Fletcher
Wiley Ha
Prof. Fisher
Softness of Sealskin and Hair Care Claim
Dandruff blamed for hair trouble and hair loss. Newbro's Herpicide advertised as the only product fatal to the dandruff germ, promising glossy healthy hair if dandruff is removed. Sold by druggists with mail order option to The Herpicide Co. Detroit Michigan. Two sizes 50 cents and 1 dollar. John & Crockery as special agent.
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Newbro
Herpicide
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Tohn &. Crockery
Deposition Notice in Mercer County Chancery Suit
On July 11, 1907, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Harold A. Ritz law office in Bluefield WV, depositions of Nannies B. McCloud and other witnesses will be taken for the plaintiff in a Mercer county circuit court chancery case. If not started or completed, proceedings continue daily at the same place. Manilla Maine Alley, a minor suing by Nannie McCloud as next friend. Harold A. Ritz counsel.
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Enos B
Mercer County
West Virginia
Manilla
Maine Alley
Nannie McCloud
Depositions to be taken in Mercer County WV chancery suit
Mary P Anderson and John M Ander son announce depositions for July 11 1907 between 9 a.m. and thereafter in the city of Bine ford Mercer County WV. George S Strader James FH Gohehon and others will be questioned as witnesses for the plaintiff in a pending circuit court chancery case. Depositions may be continued daily at the same place if not started or completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary P. Anderson
John M. Anderson
Harold A. Rita
Bineford
Mercer
West Virginia
George S Strader
James FH. GoHehon
Circuit Court
Mercer County
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Saily Telegraph
Hugh Ike Shott
oSean
Praceiee Printing CO
Bland Street
W. Va
Associated Press
Daily Telegraph
Gainer
Roosevelt
America
Pocahontas Coal
the National Field
W. W. Whyte
Welch
Chamber of Commerce
Seker
National Treasury
Duke of Manchester
Jersey
Carnegie
Arizona
Earth
Mr. Roosevelt
Senator Foraker
Texas
Rocky Mountain
West End Drug Com
Pocahontas, Va
Mt, Vernon Flour
A. L. Hawkins
Bland St
L. C. Smith
Western Union
Tompkins
Roanoke Typewriter Axchange
Virginia
Jamestown Exposition
the Travelers, of
Hartford
Claude W. Moss
Thornton Building
Kelly & Moyers
Old Henry
Rookey
Ide Huilk Onesie
Teage Ploefield
Rosnoks Yuchburg
Palman Sieuper Topacke
New York
Wis Aswerstowna
Norfe's
Lie.u
Geily
Ioter Redtete Pointe
Rosnoke
Kenandoah
Pinefielad
Kenoye
Olumbos
Ross
Pullman Stecogere
Columbus Engineinnes
Obie
Koenova
Cineinnati
Portsmouth
Columbus
St. Louis
Through
Allsaw
Onle
Asewell, Norton and Ail
Utne ‘Alley
Morton
Hinoh Valley
Konova
Intermeate
Wayne
Pocanontas
Poosbontes
Kramwell
Bloeheis
B. B. Ang
Ceili
Agen
Ani Waastern Wallway
Mekets
Mape
Arimatior
Harold A. Ritz
Crockett, F. D
Princeton Avenue
Horth Deanisca Ave
Ohio
C. C. B. Pocahontas
United States Geological Survey
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
Castner
Curran & Bullitt
Waingfyvice
Arcade
Philadelphia
Broadway
New York City
N. Y
Concress Street
Boston
Mast
Citizens’ Bank
Nesasé Huilding
Wachawiel
Old Colony Ballying
Terry Guilding
Konsoke
Quropean
Mull, Blyth & Company
Foxchurch Avene
England
Kil Tse Gough
Yhisk Straus
Yhon2
PRL
M. Smith Insurance Agency
General Insurance
L. G. Toney, Pres
Cooper
V. P
Lazarus & Co., Stag
Gertrude D. Watts
Hiaud Street
Altamont
B. M. Cohen
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