Death of Charles Crockett Found Near Norfolk and Western Bridge
A party of six men discovered the dead body of Charles Crockett in Bluestone River near Graham after locating a heavy net. Wounds on the head and no signs of violence suggest death by train or accidental fall. Crockett, about 25 from Eggleton Springs, Va., was buried at Graham.
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Charles Compton
Graham Belcher
Jamies Hock
Grattan Compton
Solomon Taliaferro
John Holly
Bluestone River
Norfolk and Western Bridge No
Graham
Charles Crockett
Crockett
Eggleton Springs
Where the Shoe Pinched in Mr Randall’s Household Tale
Mr Randall describes his wife as remarkably steady yet obstinate, noting how she handles kitchen disturbances, directs the children, settles church matters, and yet becomes stubborn when coordinating his comings and goings. He confides to his brother that her behavior remains incomprehensible despite years of marriage.
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Mr. Randall
Moslem Prayer Rugs Explain Devotion Practice
The text explains that prayer rugs provide Muslims a clean place for worship. It notes that Muslims must pray on a perfectly clean area and prefer personal rugs to ensure the spot is uncontaminated. It describes using a rug to cover any unclean floor area during prayer.
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Mohammed
Two Phantom Figures Observed From Finger Alignment
A description explains that placing the forefingers at one and two feet from the eyes creates two phantoms of the nearer finger. When the nearer finger is looked at, two phantoms of the farther finger appear on both sides.
Two Ministers Named Adam and Low Preach in Scottish Church
In a Scottish church two ministerial candidates named Adam and Low preached. Mr Low spoke in the morning on the text Adam, where art thou and gave an excellent discourse that edified the congregation. In the evening Mr Adam preached from Lo, there I am.
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Adam and
Low
Mr. Low
Adam
Mr. Adam
Father and Son Debate Finances in London Tit Bits
A brief dialogue from London Tit-Bits contrasts a father praising his son's improved thrift with the son's claim of tightened spending this term. The exchange underscores expectations about money requests and fiscal restraint.
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London
Notice of annual meeting of stockholders
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the West Virginia Brotherhood Purchasing Company will be held at the office, No 112 Stewart street Bluefield West Virginia on Wednesday May 27 1908 to elect officers and to transact other business. R W Austin Secretary Bluefield April 25 1908. 28-D-12-19-26
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The
West Virginia Brotherhood Purchasing Company
Stewart Street
Bluefield
W. Va
R. W. Austin
Senator Platt Denies Mae Woods Marriage in Divorce Suit
New York May 8 A suit for absolute divorce was called in the supreme court over Mae C Wood claiming she was married to Senator T C Platt in New York on November 9 1901. Platt denies the allegation insisting he never married Miss Wood. Co respondent in the suit is Mrs Lillian Janeway who was married to the senator in 1903.
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New York
Mae C
Wood
T. C. Platt
Supreme Court
Miss Wood
Senator Platt
Lillian Janeway
Threats of lynching if rapist is caught
Uniontown Pa May 18 members of the state constabulary county detectives and a large number of citizens search for the unknown assailant of Mary Koleska 11 and Helen Swink 13 who have been criminally assaulted and are in serious condition Threats of lynching are heard on every hand.
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Uniontown
Pennsylvania State Constabulary
Mary Koleska
Helen Swink
Pass to the Rescue. Early Philadelphia settlers and dug-out caves
The Cat Journal recounts how settlers dug caves into river banks for shelter in Philadelphia. Elizabeth Hard aided her husband’s slow house-building by carrying water and sawing. A cat brought a rabbit as dinner, inspiring a ready meal for Mr. Hard.
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Philadelphia
Sel
Cat Journal
Elizabeth Hard
Elizabeth
Mrs. Hard
Dogs Spread Cholera in Constantinople 1865
A historical report claims a single dog entering Constantinople from an infected district sparked a cholera outbreak in 1865, killing over 60,000. The dog and a dragoman's family contracted the illness, and the contagion allegedly spread through the city, reaching the sultan's palace.
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Constantinople
Clergyman Goads Widow In Courtroom Exchange
In a courtroom exchange the clergyman and widow spar over happiness in life and death. The widow notes her husband Jack is in heaven, while the judge presides over the sharp exchange.
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Jack
Not a Chance for Love in a Deathbed Plot
A man discusses a marriage for money on his deathbed and questions whether a partner could be loved in such a scheme. The other character asserts that love could exist despite the motive. The exchange centers on loyalty and the ethics of marrying for wealth.
Jove Roasts Smith After Near Miss in Chicago News
In a local Chicago exchange Bob Jove dubs Smith a lucky dog after noting a near collision with an elderly pedestrian. Smith replies he had his car repainted just last week.
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Smith
Bob Jove
Chicago News
Wind Grinned Goblin Stirred by Pood at Yale Record
A playful cartoon caption from the Yale Record features a creature named Little Pood and Hindent-Something chasing the wind, with Professor W noting the beast must be very hungry. The vignette captures campus humor and literary whimsy.
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Professor W
Yale Record
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Bluefield Beer
Bluefield Brewing CO
West Virginia
Westinghouse
A. G. Motors
Bluestone Traction Company
Miller Supply Company
W. L. Draper
Studebaker
Gelser
Vulcanite
Bluefield Implement & Machinery Co
Follansbee
Bland Street
Clark & Co
Clark& Go
Virginia
Princeton Avenue
Hanberlaing
SO Ples
Bluefield Bottling Co
Www
Leining
Bluestone
Exgleston Springs
Hotel Dennis
Atlantic City, N. J
Ocean
Bath
Walter J. Buzby
Prop
Booker & Crenshaw
Kelly & Moyer Building
Mae Wood
Edwin Jane
Miss Wrinkle
Edwin
Mr. Jones
Puck
Pape
Hanna
Eureka Hardware Company
Bluefield, W. VA
Reynolds & Shor, E
Ystone
S. M. Smith Insurance Agency
L.G. Toney
Edward Cooper
H. C. Donaldson
Sec
S. M. Smith
Kelly & Moyer Bd.g
Nd Treas
Fat Top Insurance Agency
General Insurance
Kelley & Moyers Building
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