Pollution and press ethics clash over Bluefield tale
The Roanoke Times cites sensational reporting on Bluefield by the Chicago Tribune and Daily Telegraph. It argues misinfo spurred calls for inquiries while noting river pollution from iron industry and urging Virginia and West Virginia action to curb pollution or pursue suit remedies.
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Roanoke Times of Sunday
Bluefield
W. Va
Tribune
Chicago
Simpson
Daily Telegraph
Virginia
Congress
Pollution of New River Act Debate Reaches Congress
Readers follow a congressman's bid to pass legislation stopping river pollution. The piece notes national attention to pollution controls and the effort to secure passage of the act.
Deformed and Reformed Fourths
An essay argues for a positive July Fourth celebration channeling youth activity into ball games and races to curb dangerous fireworks. It warns prohibition alone won’t deter resourceful youths and urges public frolic to replace reckless use with peaceful, organized activity.
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America
Welch Coal Company Special Meeting Notice
A special meeting of the Welch Coal Company will be held at their Bramwell West Virginia office on Tuesday July 11 1911 at 1 PM. Ki J How president and Sa Toy secretary sign.
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Welch Coal Company
Bramwell
W. Va
Ki. J. How
SA. Toy
What Other Editors Say Bluefield Libel Warnings In News
The piece condemns Bluefield for sensational misreporting and libel after it was falsely labeled in a Chicago led account as The Port of Missing Men. It urges redress and notes that crime is common and easily misrepresented, urging caution in publishing unverified claims.
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Bluefield
South Carolina
Chicago
C. W. Simpson
West Virginia
Ellison
Roanoke
Edmond Koyle's Accused Theft and Hanging Trial Tale
In Kent during King Edward IV's reign Edmond Koyle faces execution for church plate theft. Fresh romance between Koyle and Margaret Manning sparks jealousy from Simon Winter, alleged insider plots, and a county court debate over motives and guilt. Montgomery defends with a conspiracy claim against Winter.
A Dramatic Medieval Trial Ends in Unexpected Wedding
A tale of deceit, jealousy, and death unfolds as Edmond Boyle is condemned and to be executed for a sacrilege plot. Margaret Manning claims Montgomery in marriage, the edict frees him, and the crowd ends by hanging Simon Winter amid a church-grounds wedding finale.
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Margaret Manning
Simon Winter
Edmond Koyle
Koyle
Winter
Margaret
Edmond Boyle
Boyle
Farmer Manning
Montgomery
Edward
Oysters as Rat Traps in Australian Pearling
In Broome, Western Australia, pearlers use large oysters as rat traps aboard cabins. The shell opens for air and scent of meat lures rats, then snaps shut when a rat bites. The next morning the shell is pried open and the dead rat is thrown overboard.
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Broome
Western Australia
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