American National Bank appoints new president and VP
Dr Fred L Black elected vice president to fill vacancy created by the departure of Mr W S Fowler who leaves to join German Union Fire Insurance in Baltimore. Mr J M Smith elected president and will devote major time to bank affairs while maintaining local ties and county leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ws. E. Fowler
American National Bank
Graham
3. M. Smith
Fred L. Black
Smith
Fowler
German Union Fire Insurance Company
Baltimore
West Virginia
S. M. Smith Insurance Agency
Daily Telegraph
American National
Bluefield
Strong
Progressive Insurance Company
State Bankers’ Association
Virginias
States
Distilled water urged as the safest drink for all
Water expert W R C Larson argues that water should be distilled for drinking and cooking. He cautions that rain and natural waters contain impurities and toxins and that only chemically analyzed distilled water is truly potable. He dismisses claims that distilled water dissolves body substances and cites expert consensus favoring distilled water for drinking purposes.
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W. R. C. Larson
M. D
New York City
G2lse
Health Culture
Last Sunday on earth for Leo C Thurman
Norfolk Virginia reports the doomed Leo C Thurman to be executed next Friday for the murder of his marine roommate Walter P Dolson. Thurman confessed, was captured after fleeing across the continent, and convicted of first degree murder following trials and appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Leo C. Thurman
Walter P. Dolson
United States Service
Dolsen
Michigan
Thurman
Marine Corps
Thurmer
Edenton
N. C
Vancouver
B. C
Gould
British Columbia
West Point
Cincinnati
Ohio
Caue
Kentucky
Supreme Court
AFL President Calls Union Executives Meeting in Washington
President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor issues a call for an executive council meeting in Washington in the week of March 16. He hopes international trades unions of America join the gathering with the federation's executive committee by Wednesday, March 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
International Trades Unions of America
Nine Chinamen Found Guilty in Boston Murder Trial
A jury in Boston returns a verdict of murder in the first degree against nine Chinese defendants for the August 2 killings of four Chinamen. The case followed a trial in which prosecutors alleged a fatal mob attack on rival laborers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Flood damage hits railroads in northern Indiana
Heavy losses reported as flood worsens across northern Indiana. Big Four trains halted after a bridge washed out near WIlkhart. officials warn repairs may take a day or two, delaying service and affecting cargo and passenger movement.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Big Four Railroad
Wilkhart
Interurban Service Updates Across Indiana Regions
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley interurban cars can run through to Wabash with limited service to Indianapolis and Lafayette to resume. Michigan City reports that the Pennsylvania and Monon railroads are heavy losers.
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Fore
Fort Wayne
Norfolk & Western Denies Wage Cut Plot
Roanoke Virginia March 7. Officials deny a rumor that the Norfolk and Western is hoarding empty freight cars to pressure wage concessions. They say the railroad seeks business and would not harm itself by reducing wages. A second rumor about coal for Norfolk harbor steamers is also dismissed as unfounded.
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Roanoke
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Tidewater
Ohio River
Norfolk & Western
Norfolk
Asee
Daylight Bank Robbery Attempt Foiled in New York
In Elizabeth Street's Ellsworth district Pasquale Patti, a bank operator, repulsed a daylight Black Hand robbery with a gun duel that left Francesco Pellatro dying. Patti's son in law Louis Carer joined the fight. accomplice Michaelo Yogostino was arrested fleeing the scene. Patti says Black Hand letters have followed him for fourteen years after a prior bank bombing scattered $40 000.
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New York
Ono
Pasquale Patti
Bissness
Elizabeth Street
Louis Carer
Francesco Pellatro
Guiseppe Sapio
Soulgut
Ani
Michaelo Yogostino
Wen
Patti
Strees
Whico
Panwey
Hughes Endorsed by New York Republican Committee for President
The New York Republican state committee endorsed Governor Hughes as a presidential candidate. Resolutions praised President Roosevelt and placed him among America's greatest and most heroic figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State Committee
Roosevelt
New York
Hughes
New York Republican State Committee
Uonunonus Rote
Blue Ribbon Favorites Dominate Across All Circles
The line reads that Blue Ribbon tLonmon and Vanilla are favored by everyone everywhere, signaling widespread top choice without detailed context or figures.
One Pound Oranges Arrive in Special California Shipment
Special shipment of California oranges arrives with many fruit weighing one pound each. The car contained over 4 000 pieces of fruit and is offered for sale while supplies last at L B Reynolds Altamont hotel.
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Calfornia
L. B. Reynolds
Altamont Ilotel
Steptoe Cash Supply Co advertises low prices
Economy is the watchword for households with items like tomatoes ten cents per can and sugar corn five cents per can. Lean bacon per pound two cents? pure lard per case, large flour sacks, potatoes and cabbage listed. The notice states cash only sales, no delivery of small purchases, from 59 Bluefield Avenue, Sub- Jette & Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark & Co
Steptoe Cash Supply CO
Bluefield Avenue
Toll of Lakeview School Fire Reaches 174 Dead
Cleveland authorities report 174 dead from the Lakeview School fire in Collinwood with 147 identified. Ten-year-old Glen Barbers among the newly identified. Richard Kelly, son of Walter Kelly, identified by clothing stitch. Public funeral planned for unidentified remains. village cemetery to inter them. citywide services to accompany school bells tolling in unison.
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Cleveland
Lakeview
Collinwood
Glen Barbers
Richard Kelly
Walter Kelly
Movine
Cleveland Leader
St. Mary's
St. Joseph’s Catholic
McNeil
Whch
Vilsge
Orchurch Bells
Washington Says Japan Will Not Resort to Force Over Steamer Seizure
A high authority in foreign capitals told AP that Japan will not use force in the Tatsu seizure unless China compels it. The aim is to preserve patience while China’s central government negotiates with viceroys who hold broad powers. Pekin reports offer punishment for officials tied to the seizure and Yua Shi Kai seeks more time for Japan's response. Japan grants time and hopes for a final agreement between Canton’s viceroy and the central government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
China
Associated Press
Pekin
Yura Shi Kai
Jap Ihee
Canton
Soldier Editor Dead in Denver Veteran Col Carpenter Dies at 72
Col Lew Carpenter a former South Carolina congressman and newspaper man who edited papers in Chaderton and Columbia died in Denver from cardiac dropsy at age 72. He served in the Civil War and later worked as a political writer for the New York Tribune before moving to Denver in 1878 to work as assistant post office inspector. He helped track mail robbers in Colorado and nearby states and in later years practiced law. His widow reports four children survive.
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Denver
Cole
Lew's Carpenter
South Carolina
Chaderton
Columbia
Colorado
Col. Carpenter
South Carolina AG Defies Federal Dispensary Order
Augusta Ga March 7 The South Carolina Attorney General Lyon announces he will disregard a federal judge’s order regarding a dispensary. The stance signals a legal clash over state led policy and federal authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lina
Digpeten
Asheville
N. C
Joseph A. McCullough
Pritcherd
South Carolina
Pritchard
Augusta
Lyon
South Caro
Three Lives Lost In Monongahela River Tow Boat Disaster
Pittsburg reports that the tow boat Stella Moren with two coal flotas sank after going over dam No 2 on the Monongahela River. Three crewmen died Engineer John Cox Charles Lorain and John Bush. Ten men were aboard. Cox died trapped, Lorain and Bush vanished. Ship owned by Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke Company. Loss estimated at 50 000 dollars.
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Pittsburg
Stella Moren
Monongahela River
Port Perry
John Cox
Charles Lorain
John Bush
Moran
Cox
Fix
Loran
Bush
Stella Moran
Threatening Letters Target Speaker Cannon and Rep Overstreet
Indianapolis police arrest 63 year old Mare V Wilteim Main on a warrant by U S Postal Inspector William T Fletcher for writing threatening letters to Speaker Joseph G Cannon and Representative Jesse Overstreet. The letters spanned nearly two years and referenced the 1906 pure food controversy. Investigation used post office and secret service tools but failed to reveal the author until recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Mare V.wilteim Main
William T. Fletcher
Joseph G. Cannon
House of Representatives
Jesse Overstreet
Indana
Fung
Taek
Post Office Department
Secret Service
T He
Feud Ends Tragically Near Decatur Alabama
In Lawrence county a feud between the Holland and Turner families ends near Caddo ten miles west of Decatur. Welter Holland is dead after being starved by a Turner son. J W Turner dies, another Turner is seriously injured during the clash following a trespass accusation and trial. Local pursuit ends chaotic confrontation.
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Decatur
Ala
Holland Cod
Wo ‘Turner
Lawrence County
Caddo
Holland
J. W. Turner
W. F
Turner
Four Men Dead in Baltimore Tunnel Gas Incident
Four men died and ten were hospitalized after gas flooded the Pennsylvania railroad tunnel near Johns Street in Baltimore. Additional workers were affected but escaped exit points. Investigators cited exhaust fan failure as a likely cause of gas buildup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Johns Street
Knickerbocker Trust to Reopen March 26
Justice Clark grants a reopening order for the Knickerbocker Trust Company on March 26 after a four month rehabilitation plan by depositor committee. The bank holds assets of about 46.37 million dollars and its restart is hoped to stabilize local and global financial centers following the 1907 panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Justice Clark
Supreme Court of Staten Istana
Tee
Knickerbocker ‘Trust Company
Savills
Charles T. Barney
Knckerbocker ‘Trust Company
Stock Exchange
Knckerbocker Trust Company
Russell Solev
Robbers Battle Farmers After Post Office Heists in New Jersey
In Camden on March 7 three robbers blew open Pedricktown and Bridgeport post offices. They took 250 dollars from Pedricktown and 90 dollars in stamps and money at Bridgeport. A gunfight with police in Woodbury left two robbers wounded before the trio was captured nearby after a pursuit toward Wenonah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. J
Pedricktown
Bridgeport
Woodbury
Wenonah
Poinc Wey
Rackshot
House committee to probe Li Iey charges openness
Washington March sessions of a special house committee to investigate Representative Li Iey's charges regarding submarine boat legislation will be open to the public. Chairman Boutell said the course will be determined by Lilley and the first step is to hear his presentation of the charges.
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Washington
Special House
Li Iey
Charman Boutell
Cotton makers in New England extend production run
In Hoston Mississippi on March T it was announced that principal cotton manufacturers will continue normal production at about 25 percent for three more months after an inquiry into demand for cotton goods. Any other course could force long shutdowns harming stockholders and workers. Also noted Germany launched its first immense warship Nassau weighing 17 960 tons built of hoodened steel with triple screws and reciprocating engines, claimed superior to previous German ships.
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Hoston
Miss
March
Throwste
New England Age
Wildelshaven
Germany
Nassau
Secretary Straus to attend Savannah board of trade anniversary
Secretary Straus of the department of commerce and labor has accepted an invitation to attend the Savannah California board of trade twenty fifth anniversary celebration on April. He will deliver an address at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washlington
Straus
Department of Commerce and Labor
Savannah
Eulogies for Late Virginia Representative Slemp
The house honored the memory of the late Representative Slemp of Virginia with eulogies after a session portion on private acts. The proceedings reflected the formal tribute and acknowledgment of his public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Slemp
Washington
Virginia
Train derails near Kearney injuring twenty passengers
A Kansas City bound Larch T A Brace lington passenger train left Kansas City this morning for Chicago and derailed at Kearney Missouri. The locomotive and cars went over a fifteen foot embankment. Twenty persons were injured, four seriously.
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Kansas City
Larch T
Kansas Ciy
Chicezo
Kearney
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W. B. Hicks
Union Bank and Trust Company
E. E. Carter
Edwin Mann
W. C. Pollock
L. A. Hooper
First National Bank of
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B-S-St
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Cole Lewis Carpenter
Uncle Joe
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Inchimapeolis
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Bluefield Transfer Co
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U-Belw
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DeWitt
Kniskerbocker Trust Company
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