Thaw trial sparks remarks on Jerome and letters
In New York on February 28 Harry K. Thaw gave reporters a brief statement accusing District Attorney Jerome of unprofessional remarks. Dr. Britton D. Evans testified all day as cross examination continued, focusing on eight Thaw letters to determine mental state, with jurors viewing photographic copies for the first time. The cross examination of Dr. Wagner was postponed until next week. A Monitor flour ad and a sale notice for Bluefield Grocery shares appear in the same column.
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Associated Press Dispatch
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Jerome
Mr. Jerome
Dr. Evans
Dr. Wagner
The Marriage of Kitty Tickets On Sale Today
Tickets for the marriage of Kitty are on sale at The White Pharmacy. The wedding will be held at the Elks Opera House on Saturday night.
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Marriage of Kitt
White Pharmacy
Elks Opera House
Strother Bywaters Case Witness Describes Violent Desperation
James A Strother testified he fired at Bywaters in a roof chase after discovering Viola Strother’s alleged betrayal and a plan for marriage. He recounted pressing events from Viola’s illness through the wedding and the deadly pursuit with brother Philip Strother nearby.
James W. Connor Dies. Louis iana Jocky Club Leader Dead
Associated Press dispatches report James W. Connor president of the Louisiana Jockey Club has died in New Orleans. Other items note Shallenberger's resignation as Second Assistant Postmaster General and a series of political and regulatory motions in Washington including a naval bill conference report and postmaster nominations in several states. The Interstate Commerce Commission resumes Harriman line inquiry with government counsel indicating no court steps yet.
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New Orleans
James W. Connor
New Louisiana Jocky Club
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harriman
Harriman and Kuhn
Rev Stephen Davis Succumbs to Pneumonia
Rev Stephen Davis pastor of the Christian Church in Tazewell Va died at 3 p m yesterday of pneumonia at age 31 His brothers Dr Jethro Davis and Dentist Lloyd Davis were present Funeral services were at the Christian Church and his body taken by train to Burnside Illinois for interment He had served here 18 months after coming from Harvard where he studied He recently conducted a revival in Bluefield His mother died last August
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Tazewell
Stephen Davis
The
Christian Church
T. B. Hawkins
Jethro Davis
Lloyd Davis
Knaboo
Burnside
Ill
Mr. Davis
Harvard
Bluefield
Davis
Explosion at Eliza Furnace Kills One and Harms Several
Pittsburg February 28 Explosion at Eliza Furnace of Jane and Laughlin Stee Co. leaves one dead and several seriously injured, some fatally. Company officials refuse comment. A doctor says the blast was caused by a slip over a loaded furnace.
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Pittsburg
Eliza
Jane
Laughlin Stee. Co
Bluefield Midway lots raise prices and sales surge
The record notes an 20 percent price rise on Midway lots last November about 50 dollars each. Since then 17 lots have sold, more than in the prior year and more than any other addition in Bluefield. From today 5 PM an extra 50 will be charged for Midway lots, though values remain the lowest in Bluefield as yet. The agent, bound by his contract to sell, will earn more if buyers wait.
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Midway
Bluefield
Thaw Delivers Second Statement in Court Case
New York February twenty eight Harry Thaw released his second statement criticizing the cross examination of Mrs H K Thaw. He asserts her testimony was truth and notes the cross examination exposed falsified informants and questions by Jerome while praising his credit.
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New York
Harry Thaw
Exact Amount of Bank Treasurer's Shortage
An AP dispatch from New Britain Connecticut reports the Savings Bank of New Britain released a statement after the defalcation of treasurer William F Walker. The reaudit shows the shortage of the treasurer at 541,882 dollars and a cash shortage of 8,346 dollars, correcting earlier reports.
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The
Savings Bank of New Britain
William F. Walker
Exaggerated Ego Sells Bluefield Land at Fairview Addition
Real estate pitch touts Fairview Addition as the city’s best remaining residence property. A. S. Becker & Co. promotes investor and home builder prices as desirable lots disappear quickly. Local merchants Sublette & Barnes advertise olive oil for mayonnaise and salad.
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Bluefield
Fairview Addition
A. S. Becker & Co
Sublette & Barnes
General Debate Ends on Ship Subsidy Bill in House
In Washington on February 28 the general debate on the ship subsidy bill closed at 2:15 with amendments discussed until six. A Sierra, Sonoma, and Ventura amendment failed 112 to 127 removing mail contracts limits. The morning saw the conference report on the military academy bill and a reform commission resolution. The expatriation bill conference report was approved amid a narrow vote on retirement provisions. The night session lasted until midnight.
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Washington
House
Sierra
Sonoma
Ventura
Postmaster General
United States
Birdsell
Iowa
Grosvenor
Ohio
Anh
Senate Extends Aid to Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition
Washington Feb 28 The senate passed a bill extending government aid to the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition set for 1909 in Seattle. Debated the denatured alcohol bill without conclusion. Conference report on the army appropriation bill shown as the senate recedes on retirement of paymaster clerks.
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Washington
Senate
Seattle
Approves Design for New One Cent Stamp
Postmaster General Cortelyou approves the Jamestown commemorative stamp design. The one cent stamp features Captain John Smith with his birth and death years 1580 and 1631, Pocahontas in the upper left, and Powhatan in the upper right. The two cent stamp shows the landing of the first settlers at Jamestown.
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Washington
Cortelyou
John Smith
Pocahontas
Powhatan
Jamestown
Mt. Vernon Flour Ad Promotes Better Quality Goods
An old regional ad touts Mt. Vernon Flour as a superior choice while dismissing off-grade patents as unnecessary for the poor. It contrasts cheaper products with Monitor or Jersey Cream brands, urging readers to pay fair value.
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Attorney
Bluefield Grocery Company
M. B. Postlethwaite
Remington’s
Smith’s
Bluefield Typewriter Company
Kitty
Princeton Ave
Bluefield, W. VA
Bluefield, West Virginia
United States Depositary
L. E. Tierney
W. H. Thomas
E. Bot Lina, Cahier
W.B. Hicks
Capital
Edwinmann
Pollo Kk
L. A. Hooper
First National Bank
O Bluefield
W. VA
Princeton Avenue
R. L. Speal
Jim Strother
Bywaters
Bride
E. J. Brand
Culpeper
James A. Strother
Strother-Bywaters
West Virginia
Viola
James
Commonwealth
J. A. C. Keith
Micajah Woods
Virginia
Welch
W Va
Phil
French Strother
Bessie Strother
Rotherwood
Dr. Walters
French
Nellie
Dre. Stromer
Chelf
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Philip
Mr. Ware
Jim
Nellia
Gaines
Strother
Waverly Hotel
Phil Strother
Keller
Woodstock
Harrison
Associated Press Dispatches
Shallenberger
Port Royal
Straus
South Carolina
North Carolina
S. M. Hanmbbrick
Hickory
J. W. Jones
North Wilkesdon
C. A. Jones
Lincolnton
F. A Roberts
Marshall
J. M. Meekings
Elizabeth City
C. J. Shannon
Camden
Daily Telegraph
W. D. Roberts
Graham, VA
New Britain, Conn
Huylers
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific
Mt. Vernon
Mt. Verne
Bluefield Stock
Superior Supply CO
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