Dowie Founder Elijah the Restorer Dies at Zion City
John Alexander Dowie died at 7:40 this morning in Zion City with Judge Barnes and two attendants present. Dowie had led Sunday services at Shiloh house and built a large following after founding the Christian Catholic Church in Zion City. Born in Scotland 1847, he rose from tabernacle healer to self proclaimed Elijah the Restorer, facing multiple arrests in Chicago before his death. Voliva stated the church would continue without him.
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Shiloh House
Dowl
Dowie
Scotland
Australia
Melbourne
San Francisco
Chicago
Christian Catholic Church
Zion City
Elijah
Malachi
Voliva
Strike of Paris Electricians Ends Abruptly
Paris reports the electricians strike ending after two nights of darkness as major companies concede the main demands. Workers return to work with power restored in central districts and presses resuming, while only a few theatres reopen.
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Paris
Former Senator Pugh of Alabama Dies at 87
Former Alabama Senator Pugh died in Washington after a week of illness from pneumonia. He served sixteen years in the Senate and was succeeded by Edmund M. Pettus. Mount Vernon is noted as his home, with echoes of purity and excellence.
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Senator Pugh
Alabama
Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Pugh
Edmund M. Pettus
Mount Vernon
Sublette & Barnes
Bluefield Polo Team Suffers First Defeat in Roanoke
Bluefield polo suffers its first loss in fifteen games, 1 to 0 at Roanoke. Absence of their best player weakens the squad yet they mount a brave second half, following three consecutive fast games with two ties. no injuries reported. The team sails home on No. 1.
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Edwinmann
W.O PoLlock
L A
Hooper
Ashi First National Bank
Bluefield
W. VA
Roanoke
Daily Telegraph
Touight
Strike On Louisville Street Railway Ordered
Louisville union men were ordered to strike Sunday morning after failing to gain higher wages shorter hours and recognition of their organization. The Louisville street railway employs about a thousand men and the union claims five hundred members. Company officials say cars may not run Sunday fearing violence. Service to resume Monday.
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Louisville, Ky
Louisville Street Railway
Exclusion Move Credited To City Officials In Japan Question
San Francisco reports May or Schmitz issued a statement after talks with the president and city school board. The mayor says the agreement preserves rights while opening the path to immediate exclusion of Japanese laborers and to a stronger treaty and absolute exclusion law at the next Congress session.
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San Francisco
Cal
Schmitz
Bomb Attack Kills Officials in Trans Caucasia Ride
In Kutails Trans Caucasia on March 9 a carriage carrying $7,500 with the local revenue treasurer and two policemen was struck by three bombs and a following revolver volley. The driver and one official were killed. the treasurer and four officials wounded. Robbers seized the money and fled.
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Kutails
Trans Caucasia
Defense in Ruef Case Gains a Point
In San Francisco the Ruef case defense won a point as Judge Dehaven ordered show cause why a writ of habeas corpus for Ruef’s release should not issue. Ruef remains in custody of the court elisor until the order is returnable.
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San Francisco
Cal
Ruef
Dehaven
United States
Shipbuilders Ordered to Strike Tomorrow
Cleveland March 9 Vice President Wayard of the international boilermakers and shipbuilders organization tonight ordered a general strike of all shipbuilders in the employ of the American Shipbuilding Company effective Monday Nine cities and five thousand men are affected by the strike.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Wayard
International Boilermakers’ and Shipbuilders’ Organization
American Shipbuilding Company
Weather Forecast for West Virginia
The forecast calls for rain or snow on Sunday followed by partly cloudy and colder conditions on Monday. Snow is expected in the eastern portion of the state.
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West Virginia
Archie Roosevelt Resting Comfortably at Night
Washington March 9 Archie Roosevelt had a very favorable night with no unfavorable symptoms and general improvement. The attending physician reported a good night and the president appeared pleased at his son's progress. Archie was described as in splendid condition with his throat regaining its normal appearance.
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Roosevelt
Archie Roosevelt
Port
Archie
Judge Intoxicated When He Granted Order
San Francisco March 9 A San Francisco Bar Association meeting debated Superior Judge Hebbard granting a writ of error to Abraham Ruef during his pending trial. District Attorney Heney said the judge was under liquor influence when issuing the writ. Ruef’s attorney denied intoxication.
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San Francisco
San Francisco Bar Association
Hebbard
Abraham Ruef
Ditriet
Heney
Ruef
Iroquois Theatre Fire Trial Ends in Invalid Chicago Ordinance
In Danville HL on March 9 Judge Kimbraugh ruled the Chicago ordinance used to try Will J. Davis for manslaughter in the Iroquois Theatre fire is invalid for directing a not guilty verdict. This ends any criminal action against Davis over the blaze.
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Danville
Kimbraugh
Chicago
Will J. Davis
Davidson
Fire on Waterfront Inflicts Large Loss in Charleston
A serious blaze on the Charleston waterfront caused estimated property losses of 100000 and seriously injured one fireman. The fire started in the Combahee Fertilizer Company building and spread to McMurphy and Company fertilizer, Charleston Iron Works, Southern Pick Factory and Goldsmith Mercantile Company, all damaged.
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Charleston
S. C
Combahee Fertilizer Company
McMurphy and Company
Charleston Iron Works
Southern Pick Factory
Goldsmith Mercantile Company
Nicaraguan Column Annihilated by Honduran Cavalry
Report from San Salvador dated March 9 says a Nicaraguan column attacked Honduran cavalry at Tuguare. After three hours of fighting the Nicaraguans are said to have been annihilated by the Hondurans.
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San Salvador
Republic of Salvador
Honduras
Tuguare
Jerome Preparing Case in Rebuttal in Thaw Trial
District Attorney Jerome plans rebuttal to conclude the Thaw trial, with nine alienists consulted and new experts aiding questions. Thaw denies separation rumors and asserts love for his wife. High defense costs shown by daily rates for several doctors underscore the case’s expenses and anticipated witnesses.
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Jerome
Harry K
Harry Thaw
Countess of
Yarmouth
Harry
Thaw
Hans
Wagner
Hammond
Jelliffe
Mr. Thaw
McGuire
Tombs
Mr. Jerome
Roanoke Detective Huffman Dies From Wounds
Roanoke Virginia reports detective Charles Huffman died at a hospital after being shot near the East End tower Thursday night. The incident joins a day of national notes including a Jamestown exposition trip likely by the president and boxing news from Ely Nevada.
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Roanoke
Charles Huffman
Baldwin
East End Tower
President Discusses Philippine Fortifications
The president met at the White House with the secretary of the navy and general staff to discuss fortifications for the Philippines.
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Philippine
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
General Staff
Philippines
White House
Death of John H. Shott a Bluefield Press Attache
The Daily Telegraph reports the death of John H. Shott aged about 30 in Baltimore after a long illness. He served as foreman of the job rooms and was a trusted, well liked figure at the paper. Survived by wife Clara Bibb, one child, mother Mrs. L B Shott, three sisters and three brothers. Funeral plans not finalized. body may be brought to Bluefield for interment beside his two children.
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Daily Telegraph
John Hamilton Shott
Baltimore
John Yaniton Shott
Staunton
Bluefield
Daly Telegraph
H. S. Shott
Johns Hopkins Hospital
John H. Shott
Clara Bibb
Hinton
L. B. Shott
J. L. Hoy
Mra. R. L. Morris
Lucy Shott
H. I
J. D
Edward Shott
Bland Street
Knights of Pythias
Bluefield Typographical Union
German Ships Foundered in North Sea Gale
Berlin reports two German steamers the Western and Joergen sen sank during a North Sea gale. All 384 crew members aboard were drowned. The New York lines noted recent financial ties with the Merchants and Miners line, including a large interest acquisition by the New York, New Haven and Hartford.
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New York
Boston and Philadelphia Steamship Company
New Haven
Hartford
Berlin
Wand Joergensen
North Sea
Raisuli Flees as Tangier Engagement Kills Twenty
In Tangier on March 9, government troops drove Ben Tarrous tribesmen from their positions. Twenty tribesmen were killed. Bandit Raisuli, who had sheltered with the tribesmen, fled the area and was not captured.
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Tangier
Ben Tarrous
Raisuli
Chief Engineer Named Director of the Reclamation Service
Washington March 9 Frederick E Newell long serving chief engineer in charge of the reclamation service was appointed director to succeed Charles D Walcott who becomes secretary of the Smithsonian Institution The action shifts leadership of the reclamation service to Newell as Walcott moves to the Smithsonian post.
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Washington
Frederick E. Newell
Reclamation Service
Charles D. Walcott
Smithsonian Institute
Fire at Detroit Store Kills Firefighter in Basement
A. D. Rosen & Company wholesale store in Detroit suffered a fire causing fifty thousand dollars in damage. Fireman Daydé Murduff died from suffocation in the basement during the blaze.
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Detroit
Mich
Nation
A. D. Rosen & Company
Daydé Murduff
Tragedy in Beaver Dam: Man Kills Wife and Stepmother Then Self
Beaver Dam Wisconsin reports Roscoe P Miller, a former convict, shot and killed his divorced wife and his stepmother this afternoon before dying by suicide. The killings stem from disputes over property left to the stepmother after her father’s death a year earlier.
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Beaver Dam
Wis
Roscoe P. Miller
Cowboy Preacher Sam Belles Beaten in Hallsville Incident
Rev. Sam Belles known as the cowboy preacher was assaulted yesterday at Mr. Cook's home in Hallsville by several men including Mr. Riley who boards there. Bettes says he was beaten after entering the dining room. motive unclear. The incident has stirred local tensions and may lead to further trouble.
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Sam Belles
Hallsville
Daily Telegraph
Bettes
Cook
Pocahontas Co
Riley
Water plant to be installed at Midway despite opposition
City plan calls for a water plant at Midway amid rival objections. Backers argue a broad constructive spirit favors the project while opponents claim the water franchise is a ploy to raise lot prices. Prices range 300 to 425 dollars with easy terms.
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Interess
Midway
Bluefield
Graham
Sublette and Barnes Windows Display Tea and Coffee
See Sublette and Barnes showcase with Chase and Sanborn teas and coffees arranged in a novel, appealing display emphasizing neat presentation and accessibility for shoppers.
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Sublette & Barnes
Chase & Sanborn
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Ad
A vintage drug ad touts Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as safe and effective. It promises pleasant taste and compliance with the National Pure Food and Drug Law, noting sale by all druggists.
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Kennedy
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