Burk e Fire Destroys Town With 200000 Loss
A large fire swept Burke destroying most of the town and causing an estimated loss near 195000 to 210000. The blaze, aided by lack of water, started in I L Shore’s store and quickly spread north of the railroad as Keystone workers and locals fought without success. Four dwellings and a store remained, and rebuilding will begin with fireproof structures. No lives were lost though several residents were missing at dawn.
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Burke
R. J. Staton
Keystone
Norfolk and Western Railway
Friends
I. L. Shore
Keystone Coal and Cokeompany
Erfaty
Eare
Etrers
Jane Harris
Persana
Bluefield
Oshokera
Prescription Service Promises Prompt Delivery at Low Prices
The advertisement pledges top attention in the prescription department and invites customers to switch if not already buying there. It guarantees best service and says prices are as low as any. Doctors are urged to telephone prescriptions to the store for prompt delivery.
Fire ignited near desk in Shore store as two men report
Eyewitnesses claim the Shore store blaze began near a desk with papers and possibly matches. Charles Offa and Charles Budnick, sleeping in the store, tried to fight flames without water while a freight train crew helped alert and aid in saving property. A black cat reportedly spurred the earliest notice of the fire.
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Charles Offa
Charles Budnick
Keystone
Burke
Train tragedy near Vickars claims Roanoke man
A man believed to be J. W. Lovall of Roanoke was killed Sunday night near Vickars when a train passed over his body. A letter addressed to Lovall and a Bluefield labeled bottle identified him. remains were buried at Wickara Monday with no other identifying marks.
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Vickars
J. W. Lovall
Roanoke
Vickare
Bluefield
Wickara
Shorter Route Planned for South and Western Railway
Engineers from the South and Western Railway move the main line from Gaett river to St Paul to a quicker route via St Paul and Lick creek. The old grade is abandoned and mountain tunnels are planned at three points. The line will cross the Norfolk and Western about twenty five feet above grade near Paoli. Completion to St Paul expected in two to three years.
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Corps of Engineer
South and Western Railway
Goeet River
St. Paul
Lick Creek
Gaett River
St. Paol
Paoli
Norfolk and West
Greda
Sneeze Saved Life Of A Dying Baby
Huntington West Virginia tale recounts a fourteenth month old infant saved when a crowd of neighbors sneezed to revive her as she gasped for breath. A lamp on the mantle ignited red peppers aloft, filling the room with fumes that aided the recovery before Dr Ferguson arrived.
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Huntington
W. Va
Earl Booth
Fourpole
Extension of Suffrage in Russia Reported in St Petersburg
Nov 14 report says M Wirte's cabinet has begun framing regulations to extend suffrage for choosing the proposed douma national assembly. Upon final plan approval, member elections will start.
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St Petersburg
M. Wirte
Membes
Prince Louis Hosts Ball Aboard Drake Ship
Prince Louis gave a ball on the Drake after visiting Tuxedo with Miss Alice Roosevelt and Miss Durand among notable society leaders in New York. The event highlighted high society attendance and royal guest presence during the outing.
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Prince Louis
New York
Tux Do
Alice Roosevelt
Durand
Fresh Disorders in Khiolovz Kill Over a Hundred
Reports from Odessa dated November fourteen describe fresh disorders in the small town of Khiolovz. More than one hundred people were killed as the town was sacked and left half burned.
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Odessa
Khiolovz
Secretary Taft Back from Isthmus
Portemouth VA November 14 The United States cruiser Colombia was Secretary Taft ahead arrived here this morning from Guantanamo Cuba. In Graham Va a six room house with electric lights water in house within two blocks of Grabam College and churches. For quick sale will be sold low. Apply to WM Mitchell Grabam Va.
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Portemouth
United States
Craieer
Colombia
Taft
Guantanamo
Cuba
Graham
Grabam ‘Lege
Preliminary Steps for Counting Ballots
New York November 14 preliminary steps toward a formal ballot count in the Greater New York election showed no delaying developments. Officials noted no issues delaying the start as precincts prepared for the tally.
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New York
Stegaff
Greater New Yrk Ivet
Bomb outrage in Pera quarters shocks Constantinople
A bombing occurred today in the Pera district of Constantinople. Authorities have blocked details and limited information release pending investigations and public safety measures.
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Constantinople
Pera
Cornerstone Laying at Bland Street Methodist Church
The 2:80 afternoon ceremony marks Bland Street Methodist Church cornerstone laid with city pastors and church friends. The program includes hymns, prayers, scripture readings, addresses by Rev. S. Thomrann and Rev. P. C. Clark, subscription readings, donor statements, and a benediction. A photographer aims to capture the moment after the service.
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Bland Street
Thomas Priddy
P. C. Clark
H Thomrann
Prsor
J. W. Roft
Bailog Committee
Hywn
L. L. WH. Carlock
D_xology
Benedicton
Former Vice President Hyde on the Stand
James F. Hyde, ex vice president of the Equitable Life Assurance Society, testified before legislative investigating committees. He said the Frey committee report criticized the society and suggested a conspiracy to deny him rights and control. He noted Harriman favored settlement in Odell suit to avert charter revocation of Mercantile Trust. Odell's Albany anger was feared.
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New York
James 4. Hyde
Euiitable Life Resunance Society
Legislative
Frex
Equitable
Aim
Contro
Bealeo
Harriman
Odell
Leading Myrtle Hotel Burns in Gate City
Gate City Virginia reports the Myrtle Hotel destroyed by a morning fire that started in the kitchen range. The blaze consumed furnishings, two law offices, and a family grocery, with about 7000 dollars in losses and 3000 dollars in insurance. The hotel belonged to G. R. Carter and was run by George H. Mays and R. M. Alley.
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Gate City
G. R. Carter
George H Mays
R. M. Alley
May Call Off Proposed Strike in Paris View
Paris officials report M Thomson minister of marine warned workers who joined the strike will be dismissed from government pay rolls. The move sparked strong reaction among laborers and could lead to abandoning the planned strike measure.
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Paris
M. Thomson
Rella
Bes
Labersra
Wythe County Treasurer Dies After Lingering Illness
Wytheville Va Nov 14 Joseph Merditt treasurer of Wythe county died at his home after a lingering illness He was a gallant Confederate veteran who lost an arm in the service and was a member of the Stonewall Brigade
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Wytheville
Joseph Merditt
Treasuier
Wythe County
Prince Charles Seen Likely Norway King After Vote
Christiana Norway Nov 14 The plebiscite fixing Norway's form of government shows 246431 in favor of a monarchy and 64445 against Prince Charles of Denmark will, in all probability, become king of Norway.
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Christiana
Norway
Prince Charles
Denmark
Roanoke Saloon Keeper’s Body Found in River
Roanoke Va November 14 the body of J H Muse missing for nearly three weeks was found early today in the river about half a mile below Walnut Street bridge. A coroner’s jury viewed the remains and ruled he likely wandered to the river in a low mood and drowned, not suicide. Muse was unmarried and connected with Mr Mose in business. the case has puzzled police and relatives.
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Roanoke
J. H Muse
Walnut Street Bridge
Graves
Bercara
Mose
Moss
Walnut Steel Bridge
Muse
Heart of Murdered Physician Buried in Hollywood
The heart of Dr. Frederick C. Lefew, killed months ago by Charles L. Fisburne in Roanoke and kept in alcohol, was privately buried with the body in Hollywood Richmond. The heart and heart coffin were placed in the same grave, witnessed only by the widow and close kin as the ceremony concluded.
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Richmond
Frederick C. Lefew
Roanoke
Charles L. Fisdburne
Hollywood
Lefew
Fresh Meats Prices Announced at Local Grocer
Beginning today Brisectine No 20 Bluefield Avenue advertises reduced prices on beef and pork meats. Steaks priced at 12 44 cents, stewing meat 8 cents, roasts 10 to 12 54 cents, pork chops 12 44 cents, pork hams 12% to 15 cents. By the side or quarter and whole hogs offered at low rates. Phone 167. 11 15 2t.
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Brisectine
Bluefield Avenue
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E H. Harper
Robinson
C. P North
C. P. North
L. Calhour
W. L. Taylor
D. E. Frend
Jones & Ballard
Sam Katzen
Jho Greegar
A. Gohen
Banks
W. JL. Taylor
Howard Herper
Peel Harman
J. BE. Thomas
C. E. Herman
J F. Thomas
William Cloud
Hemp Evans
C. E. Harman
J. F Crawford
Price
Washington
J. F. Belcher Hbeie
W. L. Sizemore
West End Drag Co
Bluefield Ave
Visio
Oliver
the Art Stationery Co
Princeton Avenue
J. L. Willams
Wm. A. Stewart
WM. Hicks
Bluefields
Ave
Edwin Mann
W. C. Pollock
L. A Hooper
Bank
Lester G. Toney
Pres
C.R. McNutt
the Commercial Bank, OF
West Virginia
L. B. Tierney
W. H. Thomas
V. P. BR
E. Bolling
Cash
T. E. King
Flat Top National Bank of
Strong
Hauthy
Capita
South and Western
Russia
Isthmus
Mitchell
Grabam
Hyde
J.H Muse
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