Fatally Shot Trying to Make Arrest in West Virginia Mines
A man wanted for a misdemeanor near Coalwood is killed as detective Peters tries to arrest him. Champ, the fugitive, is also shot dead. Peters dies later in Welch hospital after a gunfight. The incident highlights dangers in mining districts and prompts safety reforms.
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Coalwood
Aseters
Champ
Peters
Baldwin-Felts Detective Agency
Miners’ Hospital
Welch
Culpeper
McDowell County
Jed
Saloon License Fight Aims at Supreme Court
Saloonkeepers in Bluefield threaten mandamus action to force county court to issue certificates for state licenses. If denied next Thursday they will seek relief in higher courts, citing the Point Pleasant ruling. Court changes may affect outcome as new judges join.
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Bluefield
Board of Affairs
Supreme Court of
Supreme Court
Point Pleasant
Bluefield Gas and Fuel Co Organized in City
The Bluefield Gas and Fuel Company was organized yesterday in Ross and Kahle offices to supply gas for lighting and heating. Dr P J Metrath was named president Jairus Colling vice president William K B Ross secretary and treasurer. Directors include C Hale mayor P J McElrath Jairus Collins L T Waring and William E K Ross.
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Bluefield Gas and Fuel Company
Ross & Kahle
P. J. Metrath
Bramwell
New Concern
Jairus Colling
William KB. Ross
C. ©. Hale
Keystone
P. J. McElrath
Jairus Collins
T. L. Waring
Tidewater Coal and Coke Company
Vivian
William EK. Ross
Board of Affairs
West Virginia Mines Seen As Safest In World
Chief Inspector Laing declares West Virginia coal mines unmatched for safety amid a “great revolution” in methods since prior disasters. He notes operators and officials endorsing stricter safety measures and a state committee formed with mine operators to prevent accidents.
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West Virginia
Laing
Ertigens
Wedding Surprise Tells Friends of Couple in Bluefield
Miss Emma Lee Holcomb and B. B. Wilson married at the Adkins home by Rev. D. E. Hawk at 9 o’clock. The ceremony surprised intimate friends as Holcomb planned to leave for Hollywood, Alabama, but Wilson persuaded her to stay. They will reside in Bluefield. she recently left the People's Store and he works for National Packing Company.
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Emma Lee Holcomb
B. B. Wilson
Walter Adkins
D. E. Hawk
Hollywood
Ala
Me Wilson
National Packing Company
Bluefield
Licenses Granted in Mingo County Cities
The Mingo County Court granted licenses countywide with Matewan capping annual tax at 25 dollars and Williamson setting a 5000 dollar license tax. Williamson issued two licenses to A Goolman and Son and to Mr Walker, each due 5000 to the city and 1600 to the state plus fees.
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Mingo County
Matewan
Williamson
A. Goolman & Son
Walker
Live Up to Her Name and Domestic Quips
An Englishwoman recalls a humorous maid naming exchange with Pearl who later admits a second name Opal, while a prospective Hermione dodges attire questions by noting she will not wear a livery, reflecting light domestic quips.
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Pearl
Opal
Sol
Hermione
Thought He Had Seen It Yankee Tourist Erupts
An English tourist marvels at an eruption recalling jade and shock at Americans traveling widely. The Boston Transcript quotes the astonished English observer remarking on American global movement.
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Boston Transcript
Country bridegroom jokes on word obey
A country bridegroom laughs at the moment the bride hesitates to pronounce obey to the officiating clergyman. He blurts out a playful remark urging the union to proceed. The exchange highlights rustic humor in a marriage rite.
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Jean
Still Grieving and Insurance Delays Highlighted
A character laments ongoing grief after a spouse's death and critiques slow insurance settlements. The dialogue hints at the emotional toll and bureaucratic obstacles, framing calamity as both a spur for ingenuity and a hurdle to recovery.
The Doctor's Reason and the Missed Rogers Patient
A dialogue about a physician who notes Rogers is lost as a patient. The first physician recalls Rogers responded to treatment, while the second confirms Rogers did not respond to dunning letters, hinting at a failed patient retention effort.
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Rogers
Lippincott's
Reciprocity as a life rule suggested in brief
A concise rule of practice centers on reciprocity. The text presents the maxim What you do not wish done to yourself do not do to others as a guiding principle for conduct.
A Year For The Daily Telegraph And Worth It Too
A promotional offer invites readers to subscribe to the Daily Telegraph, emphasizing value and urging immediate action to secure a yearlong print and digital access package.
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The
Daily Telegraph
WORTH
Left by Rich Californian in San Francisco Estate
Probate court hears on letters of administration for the estate of Peter James Donahue the San Francisco heir who died abroad on the Isle of Wight. His estate valued over 1.25 million dollars, no will, to be divided among two nephews and two nieces with relatives in Wirgety and Ireland.
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San Francisco
Cal
Peter James Donghue
Isle of Wight
Moeglant
Donahue
James M. Donahue
Peter Donahue
Union Iron Works
Peter James Donahue
Wirgety
Ireland
No Known Meeting With Hughes Roosevelt Taft
White House officials say they have no knowledge of any planned or near term meeting among Governor Hughes Colonel Roosevelt and President Taft at Beverly this week or soon after.
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Washington
White House
Hughes
Roosevelt
Taft
Beverly
Notice to Contractors for City Grading Bluefield
Sealed bids will be received by the board of affairs of the city of Bluefield until 12 o'clock on July 1 1910 for complete grading of east Princet on avenue from the overhead bridge to the city corporate limits per the city engineer profile on file. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. By order of the board of affairs. J T Akers Auditor.
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Board of Affairs
City of
Bluefield
Princeton Avenue
J. T. Akers
Scott Leaves for Tour of Europe
Senator and Mrs. Scott depart for New York then sail on the Rotterdam to Holland for about two months. Mrs. Scott’s health prompted the trip, with the senator stating his public duties will be left to friends while hoping for her restoration.
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Washington
Scott
Census of the Indians Foretells End of Tribal Ties
Washington notes the thirteenth decennial census will count Indian population as all tribes become citizens in ten years. Officials say this will be the last census showing tribal relations and extreme precautions were used to achieve an accurate count.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Census Measures Indian Status Through Field Enquiry
The census office stationed about twenty special agents in Indian country to oversee enumerators. Returns are being closely scrutinized to obtain an accurate record. Questions seek tribal relations, blood quantum, marriages, education, taxation, allotment status, and living conditions.
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Census Office
Merchant Offers Deiterson or Monitor Flour to Pleasing Customers
Merchants advertise options for Deiterson or Monitor Flour to satisfy buyers. The snippet emphasizes customer service and product choices within a trade listing.
Sauer's Flavoring Exerts Lead in U S Market
Quality has won for the C F Sauer Co as Sauer's claims the largest sale of flavoring extracts in the United States. The advertisement touts Sauer's purity and brand leadership.
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C. F. Sauer Co
United States
Sauer’s
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