Filipinos Harnessed to Secretary Taft Carriage
Manila reports a dramatic sendoff as Secretary Taft leaves aboard the Rainbow for Vladivostok The Taft party was carried to the docks by Manila schoolboys after horses were withdrawn from the carriage A long civic and school parade preceded a brief speech in which Taft thanked the crowd praised the cause and expressed confidence in the islands future.
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Manila
Taft
Rainbow
Vladivostok
Mani i
Legislative Assembly
Father and Three Children Cremated in New Ulm Blaze
Henry Grimmer, an invalid, and his three young children perished in a house fire in New Ulm Minnesota. The fire occurred while Grimmer slept and his wife had locked the children inside the home.
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New Ulm
Minn
Henry Grimmer
Grimmer
Cullinan Diamond Presented to King
London Nov 9 The birthday of King Edward born November 9 1841 was observed across the British empire with military and naval salutes and displays. The king celebrated at Seadringham with the king and queen of Spain and queen of Norway among other royal family members in residence. One of the most notable events marked the day.
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London
Edward
British Empire
Seadringham
Spain
Norway
Presentation of Cullinan diamond to the king
The Cullinan diamond valued at about 750000 dollars was presented to the king by the legislative assembly of the Transvaal. The gift honors the colony's loyalty and commemorates the grant of responsible government in the Transvaal.
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Cullinan
Legislative Assembly of the
Transvaal
Directors Reorganized at Tennessee Coal Iron and Rail Co
The Tennessee Coal and Iron Railroad board was rebuilt after all old directors resigned. New members include KE H Gary W E Corey W B Dickson Richard Trimble Thomas Murray and W J Fibert with U S Steel reps. U S Steel said most of the 32 million capital stock has been exchanged for five percent bonds with J P Morgan as intermediary.
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New York
Tennessee Cost and Iron Railroad Co
United States Steel Corporation
Topping
Crotkard
KE. H. Gary
W. E. Corey
W. B. Dickson
Richard Trimble
Thomas Urray
W. J. Fibert
Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroadd
J. P. Morgan & Co
United States Steel
New York Sees Progress in Financial Recovery
New York reports continued progress toward normal conditions as gold purchases push totals beyond 50 million. Bank reserves improve with a smaller than expected cash loss and a firmer stock market amid late-week gold receipts and upcoming arrivals. Deposits rise while loans and circulation increase, signaling cautious recovery though reserve deficits remain.
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New York
New York Finance
London
West Virginia Weather Forecast
Partly cloudy Sunday with likely local showers. Monday fair and colder across the state. Stronger winds possible in higher elevations. Temperatures expected to dip by several degrees.
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West Virginia
New York Financial Crisis Eases On Gold Influx
Henry Clews reports a brighter mood in New York due to over 43 million dollars of gold entering the city and the saving of two large trust companies. He notes improved security markets, stronger bank health, and cautious optimism about liquidation, credit revival, and a slower but steady national readjustment.
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Henry Clews
New York
Washington
Stock Exchange
Ahd
Wall Street
United States
Bank of England
Bank of France
Bank of Germany
Europe
Germany
Paris
London
Aew
York
Tennessee Consolidates Revenue Districts With Nashville HQ
Washington November 9 The president orders merging Tennessee's two internal revenue districts into one with headquarters in Nashville. Robert S Sharp of Chattanooga is named collector for the new district, which will have seven divisions led by division deputy collectors. Sharp offers the former second district collector a chief deputy post. Coldwell from the fifth district becomes a revenue agent.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Collection
Tennessee
Nashville
Robert S. Sharp
Chattanooga
Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Agent
Sharp
Butler
Second District
Internal Revenue Commissioner
Capers
Coldwell
Fifth District
Blue Ribbon Vanilla Complies With National Pure Law
A fragmented line asks how many other extents this can be said to apply to, noting Blue Ribbon vanilla compliance with the National Pure Law. It reads as a terse query about conformity across brands and products.
Gridiron Scores Across Colleges on Nov 9
Virginia Polytechnic Institute beat Virginia Military Institute 22 to 0 on the Roanoke field in front of about three thousand spectators. The first half featured stubborn defense from both sides, while the Techs dominated the second half to seal the victory.
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Marietta
Wittenberg
Carlisle
Harvard
Western University of Pennsylvania
University of West Virginia
Princeton
Amherst
University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State College
Army
Cornell
Yale
Brown
Navy
Swarthmore
Georgetown University
University of North Carolina
Charlottesville
Washington and Lee
University of Virginia
Richmond
Richmond College
Hampden Sidney
Roanoke
Virginia Polytechnic
Virginia Military
Daily Telegraph
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Virginia Military Institute
Echo
Techs
Grain and Stock Quotations Narrow and Dull
Market reports show grain opening slightly below prior close with minor declines and dull trading. New York stock list closes with mixed values. notable quotes include Copper 48 3 4, New York Central 98 3 4, United States Steel common 24 5 8 and Norfolk and Western bid at 64 with no trades.
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Chicago
New York
Atchison
Baltimore and Ohio
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Canadian Pacific
Chesapeake and Ohio
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Reading
St. Paul
Union Pacific
United States Steel
Common
Norfolk and Western
City Tax Deadline Notice With 24 Percent Penalty
City Treasurer D G Lilly warns residents to pay by December 1st to avoid a 5 percent addition plus lawful interest. A 24 percent saving applies if paid on time, stated in the notice issued November 10, 1931.
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D. G. Lilly
Will M. Bunt Jeweler Offers Watches and Jewelry
If you need diamonds jewelry clocks or silverware call 457 or cal on Will M. Bunt jeweler on the second floor Greenspan building. He has it if not he will get it. And the quality and price I will please you.
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Will M. Bunt
Greenspan
Skull Exhibited at Steve Adams Trial
In Rathdrum Idaho on November 9 during Steve Adams murder trial for Fred Tyler the deputy sheriff recounted a trek to Marble Creek to inspect a reported skeleton. He found a decomposed body clad in yellow underwear and trousers with a bloodstained sack nearby. A skull with a 30 by 30 hole was shown and identified.
Tragic Hunting Accident Claims 13-Year-Old in Virginia
A report from Hotetourt county notes Hugh McFerrin aged thirteen died minutes after unintentionally shooting himself at his mother's home near Fincastle. He had just received a new gun and was practicing when the accidental discharge occurred. His brother Malcolm McFerrin, employed by Norfolk and Western, has travelled to the family home.
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Roanoke
Hotetourt County
Hugh McFerrin
John McFerrin
Fincastle
Malcolm McFerrin
Norfolk and Western
Jailed bars fail test in Tazewell jail report
Tazewell county jail examined and found 60 percent of lower-cell bars untempered steel with 6 percent in upper cells. Cincinnati firm Stuart Iron Works tester James Hydekamp recommends replacing the entire lower tier. The find prompts inquiry from Norfolk and Western master mechanic and local official W. J. Mitchell who praised the jail prior to the results.
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Tazewell
Tazewell County
James Hydekamp
Stuart Jail Works
Cincinnati
C. C. Long
HyJecamp
Stuart Iron Works
New York
Cincinnatiwerke
Norfolk and Western
W. J. Mitchell
Phumber
One Killed and Two Fatally Injured in City Collision
Rochester, N Y Nov 9 A collision today between hose wagons and an electric car while responding to a fire alarm left one man dead and two fatally injured along with three seriously hurt. The crash happened on a steep hill as the hose company went to the fire.
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Rochester
N. Y
Mother and Son Die in Gas Asphyxiation Case
Jamaica report says Mrs. Susan J. Mallon and her twelve year old son Dudley D. Brown died by illuminating gas asphyxiation in the home of Mrs. Mallon's sister Elizabeth Smith during the night.
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Jamaica
L. L
Susan J. Mallon
Dudley D. Brown
Granite shaft memorializes Confederate dead in DeKalb county
A granite shaft in Decatur Georgia was unveiled in the court house square as an everlasting memorial to DeKalb county Confederate dead. Veterans led a parade with school children and fraternal orders. Hon Alexander Hooper spoke, followed by other notables. An advertisement references a Dilger sale and local drugstore remedies are touted.
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Decatur
DeKalb County
Alexander Hooper
General Booth Sails From New York After U S Tour
General William Booth heads to London after what may be his last U S tour. Crowds cheer as bands play and sing praise, and thousands stand bareheaded in the streets. Messages of support ring out with songs and cheers for the Salvation Army leader.
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New York
William Booth
Salvation Army
London
United States
Unwelcomed Pursuit Ends in Brooklyn Woman Slaying
Joseph Schmilowicz of Cleveland shot and killed Mrs. Dora Sebel in her Brooklyn apartment after ten years of unwelcome attention. The crime occurred in the presence of her two children. Police report he had written letters for two years and trailed the family across cities before the fatal act.
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New York
Joseph Schmilowicz
Cleveland
Dora Sebel
Brooklyn
Million Dollars Worth of Jewelry Stolen
Forest City detectives seek $1,000,000 in jewels stolen from the wife of a Pittsburg millionaire on the train between New York and Pittsburg on November 1. The belt jewel bag held diamonds emeralds and pearls. A large reward is offered for the return of the stolen property with no questions asked.
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Chicago
Record Herald
Cleveland
Forest City
Pittsburg
New York
Personal Attendants for Deported Immigrants
Philadelphia reports the first deportation under this city where attendants were deemed necessary. Two immigrants Junkel Lamkin and Sprun ca Pikar were sent back under upusnab conditions to Austria and Russia. Personal attendants accompany them at the steamship company expense.
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Philadelphia
Junkel Lamkin
Sprunca Pikar
Department of Commerce and Labor
Austia
Russia
Passengers shaken after Atlantic Express derailment
The Atlantic Express from Chicago to Pittsburg on the Fort Wayne division of the Pennsylvania railroad derailed in Allegheny. Many passengers suffered severe bruises and shock but no serious injuries were reported as the front coach derailed and tracks were torn up for a distance.
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Pittsburg
Chicago
Fort Wayne
Pennsylvania Railroad
Allegheny
Fire destroys Duluth area after Superior mill blaze
A fire that began in the Great Northern elevator at Superior Wisconsin swept into Duluth area buildings and mills. It destroyed the elevator three flour mills and forty homes and burned two scows and two tugs. About 700000 bushels of grain were lost and the total damage is put at three million dollars. One person is believed to have perished.
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Duluth
Minn
Great Northern
Superior
Wis
Fire destroys Cos mopolitan Hotel Pine Beach area
A fire at the Cosmopolitan Hotel and Theatre near Pine Beach outside Jamestown Exposition grounds started by a gasoline lamp explosion. The blaze caused extensive damage with significant property loss and smoke filling the area. Authorities investigated the origin and impact of the blaze.
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Norfolk
Cosmopolitan
Pine Beach
Jamestown Exposition Grounds
Kaiser's Grandson Born in Berlin Palace
The Crown Princess Frederick Wilhelmina has given birth to a son this morning in Berlin. This is the couple’s first child following the birth of their daughter on July 4, 1906.
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Berlin
Frederick Wilhelmina
Auction to clear out Dilger Jewelry Stock in November sale
Theodore Dilger plans an auction of thousands of dollars worth of jewelry watches diamonds clocks and silverware to clear his stock after losing a lease. The sale begins November 21 at noon with an offer to hold items on reserve and a Christmas deposit option. Auctioneer J V Moross backs the sale with a money back guarantee for misrepresentation. Seats for ladies are reserved and prize drawings are planned each evening.
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Theodore Dilger
Daily Telegraph
Dilger
West Virginia
J. V. Morosa
Morcess
Hie
Meress
Death on the Street: Foster Mann Hamilton Passes Away
Foster Mann Hamilton died on the street from a sudden apoplexy while commuting to work. He was a clerk for W. R. Dawson at the Pocahontas division and collapsed near Boone street. He leaves a wife, six children, two brothers, and a sister. funeral plans set for Columbia, D. C. with remains to be sent by train.
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Foster Mann Hamilton
Hamilton
Pocahontas
W. R. Dawson
Boone Street
Bert Shumate
Hamillton
Scott
Charleston
D. C
J. G. Kelley
Tazewell
Kathleen
Sarah
Carrol
Foster
Jamey
David
Presbyterian Church
Columbia
Bluefield
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Mrs. Taft
Superior Supply CO
W. Va
Elect Directors
Old Board of Tennessee Coal and Iron Railroad
Tennessee Revenue Districts Consolidated
Vaniela
L. E. Tierney
W. H. Thomas
R. E. Bolling
W. B. Hicks
Flat Top National Bank OF
Thomas E. Peery
Col
L. B. Tierney
W. D. Thornhill
R. M. Garrett
P. J. Kelly
E. L. Bailey
B. 8. Pedigo
J. D. Honeker
C. O. Wright
C. B. Hancock
B. A. Heller
E. B. Carter, Pres
D. R. Wood
Cashier
Union Bank and Trust Company
Edwin Mann, Pres
W. C. Pollock
L. A. Hooper
Asst
First National Bank of
W. W
BENT
Steve Adams
Dilger's
Action Sale
Hollister
Rocky Mountain Tea
Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co
West End Drug Co
W. J. Peters
Freeman
Kennedy
Gen. Booth
Palm Beach
Kaiser
Foster Mann Hamilton Sauccumbes
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