American National Wade U S Depositary Earns Notable Recognition
The American National Bank was named a United States depositary with a $50 000 fund by the secretary of the treasury after thousands of bank applications. It pioneered paying interest on savings and introduced the home savings bank, growing rapidly to over three thousand deposits.
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American National Bank
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
American National
Home Savings Bank
Local bank designated as U.S. depository for WV and Bluefield
The bank, with total resources near half a million dollars, is named the designated depository of the United States for the state of West Virginia and the city of Bluefield, establishing its financial role and responsibilities.
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United States
West Virginia
Bluefield
Contention for Coke Oven Basis Dropped
The Daily Telegraph reports the Interstate Commerce Commission will hold a Bluefield meeting on Wednesday November 6 with evidence in December to follow. Hearings concern freight rate discrimination facing Powhatan Coal and Coke Company and other railway operators amid no compromise offers disclosed.
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Teleraph
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bluefield
Powhatan Coal and Coke Company
Philadelphia
Powhatan Company
Knapp
Roanoke
Pocahontas
Commission
Washington
CHAS BOYLE DIED IN BOMBAY? No this is a misread.
Charles Boyle, former baggage master and telegraph operator at Oriskany Virginia, was shot at his desk Sunday night and died at eight. He had left Montvale Virginia for a Coast Line job two months earlier and planned to marry on the 27th. He leaves parents Mr and Mrs W B Boyle of Montvale and siblings J W Boyle J A Boyle Baron Boyle and H D Boyle now in Arizona. Community gathers for funeral.
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Charles Boyle
Boyle
Oriskany
Atlantic Coast Line
W. B. Boyle
Montvale
H. E. Spears
Ironton
Ohio
Katie Boyle
J. W. Boyle
J. A. Boyle
Baron Boyle
H. D. Boyle
United States Army
Arizona
Fire Claims Family Home In Mercer County Tragedy
A devastating blaze in Mercer County kills one son by cremation and leaves another son near death. The Bailey family name appears in a history of local pioneers as relatives of Indian scouts. Alderson Bailey dies and funeral services are set for Calfee burial grounds with Rev. D. R. Moss leading the Christian church rites.
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T Sre
South P Uefield
North Street
Bailey
A. W. Bailey
Middle New River Settlements
Johnson
Richard Bailey
Franklin County
Beava Pond
John G. Davidson
Alderson Bailey
Calfee
Baileys
Mercer County
D. R. Moss
The
Christian Church
Cupid Wins at Last in Chicago Society Romance
In St Pauls Church Chicago on November 4 Harry A Bogardus and Marion Lavery wed after five years of courtship. Bogardus quit a bank job to join a manufacturing firm, rose to manager in four years, overcoming parental objections. The couple first met when he was a church librarian and she a Sunday school teacher.
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Chicago
Cupid
St Paul’s Church
Harry A. Bogardus
Marion Lavery
Bogard
Tillman Opposed to Extra Session
Kansas City November 4 In an interview United States Senator Benjamin R Tillman of South Carolina said the effort to call an extraordinary session of Congress for currency reform serves banking interests. He will not seek an extra session, insisting enforcement of existing laws against wildcat banking and punishment of violators is what is needed.
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Kansas City
United States
Benjamin R. Tilman
South Carolina
Cal
Congress
United States Steel Buys Tennessee Coal and Iron Railroad
United States Steel Corporation gains a controlling interest in the Tennessee Coal and Iron Railroad Company for about $85 a share. The sale transfers a pool controlling roughly forty percent of the railroad’s stock.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Tennessee Coal and Iron Railroad Company
Fire Ends in Bailey Residence Kitchen With Narrow Escape
Fire broke out in the kitchen of the residence of A. W. Bailey Sunday night. The smell of smoke woke a boarder who found the fire well under way and cut off the escapes. Children were saved by being thrown from a window and a mother jumped from a porch, sustaining slight injuries.
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A. W. Bailey
Boarder
Sam Lambert
Hazel
Douthat Bailey
Douthat
Gilbert A. Bailey
Tragic House Fire Claims Bailey Family In South Bluefield
A Sunday night blaze gutted the A W Bailey home leaving one child dead and another critically burned. Father A W Bailey and mother suffered burns, while 13 year old Douthat and 5 year old Hazel survived with injuries as the house collapsed and flames spread.
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South Bluefield
A. W. Bailey
Tragic burn death of four year old girl in home fire
Mrs Ida Pulliam's child Lelia May died after a Sunday accident at home. A caregiver named Lake Sands failed to extinguish flames promptly and used water, causing burns to the dress and face. The child died about ten hours later in hospital. the mother, a widow, mourns the loss and blames herself.
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Ida Pulliam
Lelia May
Sands
Sends
Pulliam
Tragic Fire Claims Mother as Child Survives
In a deadly blaze, a mother sacrificed her life while attempting to save her child. The boy escaped unharmed though the mother suffered severe burns and likely inhaled smoke before perishing.
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Ing
Stig
City council agenda and building matters discussed
The city council met last night approving routine business. An ordinance regulating dynamite transport in spring wagons was considered. The Atkinson water dispute was sent to arbitration. Ghent addition streets were dedicated. Concerns over shallow graves at the colored cemetery were referred to a committee. Condemnation of old Bland street school property was settled with Oliver and others. A supervising architect was to assess the federal building size. Police year highlights showed 201 arrests, 120 for drunkenness, and $772.46 in cash collected. The auditor may hire assistants. two dump carts and an expansion to the city stable were approved. Opinions on fire limits and frame buildings sparked debate. Building permits were issued for several cottages, a stable, and a residence. Judge Sanders will be retained in east end septic tank cases. A Walnut street concrete bridge was ordered. The sewer fund received scrutiny from the finance committee. G. A. Reed’s jailer compensation request was referred. The council planned a joint meeting with the board of supervisors with Superintendent Maher at Allen street to discuss a crossing. A restaurant license revocation was considered after a protest. The council adjourned to next Monday.
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Atkinson
Ghent
Oliver
Bland Street
B. F. Keller
J. M. Sanders
H. A. Rita
Ritz
Taig
F. B. King
Jefferson Street
J. W. Wilson
Berger Street
RR. H. Roudenbush
M. F. Douthat
Phelps Murniture Company
Cherry Street
R. O. Carter
Bluefield Alley
Annie O. Evans
Carolina Avenue
R. W. Honaker
Joseph M. Sanders
Walnut Street
G. A. Reed
Board of Supervisors
N. D. Maher
Allen Street
R. B. Wheley
Couel
Trust Companies to Cooperate for Mutual Protection
New York today shows stock market buoyancy despite runs on the Prast Company of America and the Lincoln Trust Company. Banks plan mutual support with directors risking personal fortunes, as solvency and surplus cover all claims and cap stock. Election day holiday allows finalization of these measures.
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New York
Prast Company of America
Lincoln Trust Company
Morgan
Tn Future
Capiti
Washington
Three Kansas Banks Closed After Trust Company Failure
Topeka Kansas November 4 Bank Commissioner J W Royce announced three Kansas banks were closed due to the Bankers Trust Company failure on October 28 Coyeville State Bank Coyeville Garland State Bank Garland and Citizens States Bank Mulberry all insured institutions had deposits with Bankers Trust Company Receivers were appointed at once
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Topeka
Kans
J. W. Royce
Kansas
Bankers Trust Company of
Kansas City
Coyeville State Bank, Coyeville
Garland State Bank
Garland
Citizens States Bank of Mulberry
Gmail
Bankers Trust Company
Clearing House Notes Begin Circulation in San Francisco Banks
San Francisco banks began circulating clearing house certificates worth 5 10 and 20 dollars as legal tender today. The move aims to stabilize payments and ease regional currency shortages during the financial period.
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Clearing House
San Francisco
Stole Thousands From Adams Express Co
Six men arraigned in police court on charges of robbing the Adams Express Company with alleged losses between 30000 and 60000 dollars. Charles MacCarthy and Max Pope accused of larceny. Jacob Levy James Suckerman Wolf Levy and Henry Moskowitz charged with receiving stolen property. Parcels valued at six thousand dollars found at the main depot. Bonds set at five thousand dollars each.
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New York
Adams Express Company
Charles MacCarthy
Max Pope
Jacob Levy
James Suckerman
Wolf Levy
Henry Moskowitz
MacCarthy
Pope
New York City
Express Company
Real Estate Bargains Offered by Beck er and Crenshaw
For quick buyers we have in our hands the best bargains in real estate that have ever been offered. Do not put off, but call on Becker and Crenshaw at once and be convinced we have what you.
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Becker & Crenshaw
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American National Wade
U. S. Depositary
Bluefield Bank
Superior Supply CO
Bluefield, W. Va
Chas. Boyle
Flat Top National Bank OF
W. VA
Thomas E. Peery
D. Thornhill
P. J. Ke
Col. L. E. Tierney
R. M. Garrett
E. L. Bailey
W. H. Thomas
C. O. Wright
B. A. Heller
E. E. Carter, Pres
D. R. Wood
Union Bank and Trust Company
Brent
Edwin Mann
W.C. Pollock
Cashier
First National Bluefield
W. V
A. Hooper
Bank OF ‘A
Brera Nm
Gayety
Tillman
Steel Corporation
Tennessee
Doy
Gilbert
Evang
Walton
Someatarce
A. W. Saley
Little Lella May Pulliam
Goungil
Maher Smorring
Raleigh Street
Climax Electrical Supply and Construction Company
K. A. Wilson
Remer
Hollister
Rocky Mountain Tea
Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co
West End Drug Co
W. J
Adams Express Co
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