Railroad seizure hints at large Detroit Southern buyout
Philadelphia Press reports strong interest in gaining a controlling stake in the Detroit Southern Railway. Rumors point to Norfolk and Western buyers, with Louisville and Nashville and Southern Railway observers watching. The 350 mile system runs from Jackson to Cornelia with a Sedalia to Kingman cross line, formed by a merger of several lines and valuable for coal traffic to the lakes. Financiers say a determined move to obtain control is under way, led by Norfolk and Western interests.
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Philadelphia
Detroit Southern Railway
Norfolk & Western
Louisville & Nashville and Southern Railway
Glen Jean
Ohio
Jackson
Cornealia
Sedalia
Kingman
Ohio Southern
Detroit
Lima
Springfield
Lakes
Ohio River
Detroit Southern
Cold Lake Country
Times of holding federal courts changed in district
News notes report a bill by Senator Scott to adjust federal court times in the Southern District. Houston Fagus of Pocahontas county, convicted for stoning a train and sentenced to two years, has been pardoned. An outbreak of hydrophobia in horses and hogs is reported in Wheeling with fears of wider spread. State Senator Whitaker of Wheeling issues a public card asserting his candidacy for the State Senate in the First district without pledges.
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Scott
Houston
State Senate
Virginia
Carnegie Talks on Mor tain's Atlantic Shipping Trust
Andrew Carnegie arrived in London and said Mor tain's Atlantic Shipping trust exists to make money and trade rather than reform business. He added that members care about dividends, while citizens favor their country, and he noted Congress may fix railroad rates in the United States soon.
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London
Andrew Carnegie
Mortain
Atlantic Shipping Trust
United States
Congress
Hetty Green Granted Firearm Permit In New York
New York reports that financier Hetty Green was licensed to carry firearms for protection while many other women sought permits but she is the first to receive one. The notice mentions her wealth including money stocks bonds and jewelry and notes that lodgings are available for gentlemen lodgers.
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New York
Hettie Green
Mon Itor Pulverized Health Flour Sold By Grocer
A grocer advertises Mon Itor Pulverized Health Flour to shoppers. The notice emphasizes product name and availability without additional details.
Printing Era Marked by New Simplex Type-Setter Arrival
The Daily Telegraph introduces a six foot high Simplex Type-Setter printer to speed up news production. One operator can do the work of four, with automatic type distribution and line assembly. The machine uses ninety channels for letters and figures, a rotating disc, and precise lead placement to form newspaper lines ready for galley insertion. Readers are invited to view the apparatus in operation.
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Daily Telegraph
Spacr
Yale
Acre
Cigars Touted as Best by Band in Local Promotion
A note highlights J. M Cigars as the preferred brand to outshine rivals in a band sponsored smoking push. The brief promotes their product as the standout choice amid competing cigars.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted as Healer
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a quick cure for ulcers salt rheum cuts burns and other skin ailments including eczema and itching, claiming it as earth’s greatest healer and available for 25 cents at drugstores.
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Earth
Expected Coal Miners Strike In Scranton Pa
The executive committee of the anthracite mine workers organization proposed submitting disputes with coal-mine operators to arbitration chosen by the Industrial branch of the National Civic Federation. The proposition was sent to operators by wire as six thousand miners in the county struck. Wall Street viewed the mining situation as critical with betting at 100 to 40 against a strike in the anthracite regions.
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Scranton
Mitchell
Anthrachite Mine Workers Organization
National Civic Federation
Thousan Clearwater
New York
Wall Street
Democrats Threaten Filibuster to Block Philippines Bill
Washington May Democrats on the senate committee on the Philippines plan to use delaying tactics to prevent passage of the civil government bill. They may filibuster all summer if needed, though rank and file endorsement is unclear. Republicans argue the bill offers better governance for the Philippines and contend Democrats seek eventual independence for the islands.
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Washington
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Senate of the Philippines
Congress
Philippines
Baptist Convention Opens in Asheville North Carolina
The Southern Baptist convention of fourteen states and two territories convenes in Asheville. Former Gov. North ern of Georgia calls the body to order with successors named including former Gov. Eagle of Arkansas and Joshua Levering of Maryland. Delegates include Rev P A Anthony and Dr and Mrs H C Jones from Bluefield church.
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Southern Baptist Convention
Asheville
N.C
Northern
Georgia
Gov
Eagle
Arkansas
Joshua Levering
Maryland
P. A. Anthony
H. C. Jones
Bluefield Church
Giant's Skeleton Found in Eureka West Virginia
Workmen grading a mound on H. H. Binkard's lawn unearthed a sarcophagus containing the skeleton of a Mound chief. The eight foot tall remains include a seventeen inch shin bone and a cache of small bones charcoal pieces and a carved chisel.
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Eureka
W. Va
May
H. H. Binkard
Indian Maidens Perish In Swain County River Tragedy
Three Cherokee Indian schoolgirls from Whittier in Swain county drowned nine days ago while trying to ford the Joona Lufty river on the way home from the school. Their bodies were recovered downstream.
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Raleigh, N
Whittier
Swain County
Joona Lufty
Free shipments of soldiers gifts to the U S
Treasury officials ruled that gifts sent home by soldiers and others in the United States service in the Philippines may be imported free of duty through the mails despite the Philippine tariff law. The decision clarifies a loophole allowing free mail imports of personal tokens and keeps gifts untaxed for recipients in the United States.
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Washington
Treasury
United States
Philippines
Dayton likely to seek renomination in Martinsburg
The Republican Congressional committee for the district calls nominating convention for June 5 in Martinsburg West Virginia. It is generally understood that Congressman A Dayton will succeed himself.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Republican Congressional Committee
Dayton
Queen Wilhelmina Reports Satisfactory Night
The Hague bulletin notes May 8 that Queen Wilhelmina had a good night and her condition gives cause for satisfaction. The report reflects positive health as of today issued by royal authorities.
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the Hague
Wilhelmina
James Tabor Dies After Brief Illness in Thompson's Valley
James Tabor died at his home in Thompson's Valley, Tazewell County, Tuesday night after a brief pneumonia illness. He was about forty five years old and leaves a widow and several children.
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James Tabor
Thompson's Valley
Tazewell County
Funeral for Admiral Sampson Led By Naval Cadets
Sampsons funeral will be held tomorrow with naval cadets attending in a body. Detachments of navy and army marines and the Marine Band will act as escort. Rooms with board offered at 2441 Princeton avenue. inquire of John L. Crocekett. 420 FOR RENT Store ton avenue near
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Sampsons
Washington
Admiral Sampson
Navy
Army
Marine Band
Princeton Avenue
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Little Mountain State
Whittaker
Carnegie
Hetty
Spirit OF the Times
J. M
Richlands Oil Company
Bluefield
White's Drug Store
George Hammond
Corbin
Whitley County
Laurel Knox
Burning Springs
Clay County
Guffey & Galer
Spindle Top Heights
Beaumont
Texas
Hammond
S. E. Morris
Postoffice
Ands Oil Company
Bab Ade
Ee Oeike Caason Cimenirts
Richland
Richarest
Shacene Milde
Hares 8
Pyong
Boards OF Arbitration
Rank and
Prince Overhead Bridge
8. P. Gray
John L. Crocekett
Storeton Avenue
Barney M. Cohen
W.va
J. Baker's Saloon
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