Pardon for Mine Workers Leaders in Inman Mines Case
President Roosevelt pardons John Haddow and William Webber two organizers of the United Mine Workers serving six months for contempt of court in Wise county. They were jailed in Lonehburg after Judge McDowell imposed the sentence for defying an injunction connected with organizing at the Inman mines.
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John Haddow
William Webber
United Mine Workers
Lonehburg
McDowell
United States District Court
Inman Mines
Wise County
Hoosevelt
Prisoners Remain in Custody After Night Patrol
Sheriff J E Trentz Deputy Sheriff D G Lilly and E Maxwell guard left last night for Moundaville with three state prisoners from the recent criminal court term. Jim Store gets life for murder of John Davis Bramwell. Partly Stuart to five years for killing Uriah Hall. Frank Medley to one year and a day for grand larceny.
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J. E. Trentz
Sherif D. G. Lilly
E Maxwell
Moundaville
Criminal Court
Jim Store
John Davis
Bramwell
Stuart
Uriah Hall
Frank Medley
Baldwin chosen to preside again at Railway Agents meeting
A telegram from Detective G. Baldwin reports he has been chosen to succeed himself as president of the Railway Special Agent's Association of the United States and Canada for the coming year. The note calls Baldwin's reappointment a compliment amid many well known peers in the association.
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G. Baldwin
Railway Special Agent's Association of the United
Atties
Canada
Pres
Bluefield
Queensware
Selise Downs Show Tops the World’s Best Show Claim
A big slate of events appears but only Selise Downs Show carries the gra aggregation title the best show in the world. The performance lands on the field Wednesday May 21.
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Selise Downs
Acrobats and Clowns Hit Bluefield May 21
The Sells Downs Consolidated Shows bring world class acrobats leapers tumblers and clowns to Bluefield on Wednesday May 21 showcasing daring acts and top circus entertainment for local audiences.
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Sells Downs
Bluefield
The Original New Year Day Discovery
Scientists assert October 96 4004 B C marked the original New Year's day. The Toronto Mail and Empire notes that Canada has the highest teetotaler proportion per population in the world.
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B. C
The
Toronto Mail
Empire
Canada
What Won Her In A Witty Love Triangle
A man recalls a conversation about a woman choosing between Tom and Jack. Tom’s devotion and Jack’s offer to stay alive for her reveal the competing ideals of love and sacrifice in a sharp social exchange.
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Tom
Jack
Gossip as Conversation Sparks Neighborhood Tales
Miss Cayenne quips about gossip in a Washington Star excerpt, noting she only needs a name to start listening. The exchange highlights social chatter and the humor around nosiness.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Blue Front Gold Medal Manhattan Club Ad
An obscure ad notes a venue called Blue Front at Manhattan with a gold medal prize of 160 dollars and a phone contact 110, suggesting a promotional or event listing.
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Manhattan
Out-of-town orders tended to the Blue Front
Out-of-town orders were promptly attended to at the Blue Front. The brief item notes swift service and attention to external requests, reflecting efficient handling of customers from outside the immediate area.
Personal notices and briefs from Bluefield
Miss Berta Webber returns to Salem after months visiting friends in the city. Lost ladies items and a reward offered for a gold water bottle. Wagon wreck recovers eight empty freight cars east of Blake. Mrs E Talley and others plan a Columbus Ohio visit. Bishop Gravatt will visit Christ Episcopal Church May 11 and confirm candidates. RL Roach travels home from True for sister in law Mrs Allen Mann’s critical illness. Joseph Peery and Mollie Rosenbaum marry in Bristol then visit Bluefield with George and Mrs Hall. Francis Campbell and G A Matthews wed at Mrs G J Holbrook’s home and plan a northern Eastern tour. Sheriff Lilly to enforce overdue taxes. delinquent lists soon prepared. visit No 68 Bluefield Avenue.
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Berta Webber
Salem
LaMotte
Patton
Blake
E . Talley
D. E Meys
Joseph Kipps
J. A. Snyder
Minnie Floyd
Columbus
Ohio
W. L Gravatt
West Virginia
Cirst Episcopal Church
RL Roach
Maybeury
True
Allen Mann
Mann
Joseph Peery
North Parewell
Mollie Rosenbaum
Burk’s Garden
Bristol
J. M. Carter
Bluefield
George Hall
Tazewell
G. J. Holbrook
Princeton Avenue
Francis Campbell
G. A Matthews
Matthews
Lilly
Sheriff Lilly
Bluefield Avenue
Scuppernong Wine and Dr King Pills Ad Notices
A collage of advertisements lists Scuppernong wine as a luxury, Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming to cure stomach and liver ailments, and other products like J-M cigars. It also notes ten day bargains on residence property offered by 5431 Geo. S Strader and mentions Tansill’s Punch cigarettes.
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Dr. King
Geo. S Strader
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Hartford
Edison
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Bland Street
Samuel Turk
Boston
Conservation of Energy
Ceresta
Biand
Dunlap Brand
Shelton & Jordan
J-M
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Tansill
M. G. Whitlow
Tinner and Plumben
Bluefield Furniture Go
Bluefield Furniture Bo
B.B. Hariing
National Association AccountAnts and Bookkeepers
Finguiere SS S Tsfurfipa
IFRAY
Roanoke
Virginia
United States National Bank Examiner
Pocahontas Coal Fields
Hermsdorf
Lisle
India
Zeigler Shoes
Ren
Bluefieed Mercantile Company
W. R. Hancock
Childs
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