Boarding rule delays trains across seven states
The Chicago report notes a new rule requiring passengers to show tickets before boarding, tested yesterday in Iowa Nebraska Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Minnesota and Arkansas. Train crews fear delays but the system should prevent fare disputes and boarding the wrong trains as all passengers must obtain tickets beforehand.
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Chicago
Ill
Iowa
Nebraska
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Minnesota
Arkansas
Railroad Centers Report Minor Delays From New Rule
Several large railroad centers saw slight delays and confusions today due to enforcement of the new rule. Officials say difficulties are not serious and the traveling public will soon become accustomed to the rule.
American Cross of Honor for Victor Emmanuel III
Washington October 15 The American Cross of Honor board awarded Victor Emmanuel III king of Italy a cross of honor making him the first European monarch to receive the decoration The cross is a gold enamel Maltese form with the American shield the letters A C H and the date 1906 and a laurel wreath with an eagle holding the wreath in its beak suspended from a blue ribbon
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Washington, D. C
Victor Emmanuel III
Italy
Virginia Synod Opens Session in Roanoke
About two hundred ministers and elders attend the opening of the Synod of Virginia in Roanoke at the First Presbyterian Church. Leaders from Virginia Maryland the District of Columbia and West Virginia join the regular delegates. Dr Scott of Staunton delivers the opening sermon as the synod plans to adjourn next Monday evening.
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Roanoke
Synod of Virginia
Virginia
Maryland
District of Columbia
West Virginia
First Presbyterian Church
Scott
Staunton
Better Desserts With Pure Extracts and Vanillas
Dr. Bradshaw notes special attention to children's teeth at No 15 Princeton avenue. The ad promotes Blue Ribbon vanilla lemon extracts as pure fine and excellent for improving desserts. Contact phone 607.
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Bradshaw
Princeton Avenue
Taft Campaigns Through Kentucky and West Virginia
Taft tours Huntington and Ashland meeting crowds in West Virginia and Kentucky towns. He touts Republican principles while noting bank deposit guarantees and deriding Democrats as unable to govern. Campaign stops include Louisville Shelbyville and Lexington with varied reception from supporters and opposition.
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Louisville
South
W. H. Taft
Kentucky
Taft
Tennessee
North Carolina
Virginia
Bryan
West
Huntington
W. Va
West Virginia
Republica Party
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Ashland
East Kentucky Junction
Olive Hill
Mt. Sterling
Winchester
Lexington
Shelbyville
Coliseum
Champ Clark
Masonic Theatre
Wm. Alden Smith
Leslie M. Shaw
the Treasury
Bradly
Wilson
Court records show withdrawal of wife abandonment case
U S A Captain Pierson for Mrs Tucker says the abandonment charge against Col Wm F Tucker was withdrawn as authorities believe he is near death. The decision was announced as Tucker reportedly lies on his death bed.
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Col
Wm. F. Tucker
Pierson
Bryan closes tour of Wis home state
William J. Bryan ends a three day trip in Nebraska with large crowds in Plattsmouth and other towns. He defends policies and predicts a broader Nebraska lead for the Democratic column. He cites the Taft administration and remarks on the starch trust in Nebraska City. He heads to Denver for another appearance tomorrow.
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Plattsmouth
Neb
Wm. J. Bryan
Nebraska
Niaece
Bryan
Tecumsee
Tecumseh
Roosevelt
Taft
Nebraska City
Republican Committee
Starch Trust
Denver
Fratricide Tragedy in Ashland Ends Brother’s Life
In Ashland yesterday morning Jess Crouse aged 16 shot and killed his brother Phillip Crouse 19 during a kitchen dispute over household expenses. The youths, both miners, argued over money side and Jess fled to the mountains after the shooting.
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Jess Crouse
Phillip Crouse
Ashland
Crouse
Phillip
Jess
McDowell
Local Calls To Be Charged Five Cents By Bluefield Telephone Co
Notice to the public and subscribers that from January 1 1909 Bluefield Telephone Co will impose a five cent charge for all local calls made from pay stations. Applies to subscribers and non subscribers. Kinzer Your Jeweler advertises a large selection of lockets neck chains and styles.
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Bluefield Telephone Co
Bluefield Telephone
W. P. Hawley
Gen. Mer
Kinzer
Glasscock Rally Draws Thousands in Huntington
In Huntington West Virginia on October 15 a large crowd heard Governor Glasscock and speakers A B White Taylor Vinson J A Hughes and Stuart Reed discuss state and national issues. Glasscock asserted he would govern for all West Virginians and highlighted tax reform and liquor policy. Earlier in the day the group addressed more than 5000 people at Wayne Court House.
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Huntington
W. Va
W. BE. Glasscock
Glasscock
A. B. White
Taylor Vinson
J. A. Hughes
Stuart Reed
Mr. Bryan
West Virginia
Messrs Glasscock
Reed, Vinson
Hughes
Wayne Court House
Court House
Mrs Tucker Withdraws Action Over Ill Husband
Chicago October 15 Mrs Wm Tucker through counsel withdrew any action against her desperately ill husband ending a legal dispute. The development follows negotiations and leaves pending matters unresolved between the couple.
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Tucker
Chicago
Wm. Tucker
Assure Americans of Hearty Welcome to Japan Visit
Tokio reports the American battleship fleet under Admiral Sperry has left Manila and begun maneuvers southeast of Kinshi Island. News of the approaching fleet stirs All Japan with eager preparations in Yokohama and Tokyo as decorations and public displays intensify.
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Tokio
Admiral Sperry
Manila
Kinshi
Japan
Yokohama
Visitors to Yokohama Prepare for Welcome Reception
Reports say the fleet will enter Yokohama on Saturday as messages of greeting are sent by wireless. A reception committee will be dispatched Friday to greet the Americans and assure them of a hearty nation welcome.
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Nence
Yokohama
Peace Between China and Japan Threatened
In Kantao northern Korea Chinese and Japanese troops fought after Chinese forces fired on a police station guarded by Japanese troops. Several killed or wounded. Japan seeks to cross into Chinese territory to pursue the attackers, but China refuses. The conflict risks widening as Japan presses Beijing for action.
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Seoul
Korea
China
Japan
Kantao
Chinese War Office
War Office
Pekin
Seven Die in Lime Quarry Blast Near Fort Collins
A premature explosion at the Ingleride lime quarry eighteen miles from Fort Collins Colorado today killed seven workers and injured twenty three others. Foreman Jas McPherson was fatally hurt. Injured were transported to a Fort Collins hospital by special train. The blast occurred with forty men at the face, tossing many 200 feet, as rescuers and local residents rushed to aid the wounded.
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Fort Collins
Colo
Ingleride
Jas. McPherson
Leading Lady Sets World Trotting Record for Fillies
Lexington, Oct 15 The Leading Lady broke the two year old filly trotting record at the track clocking 2 07 for the mile. The crowd witnessed the remarkable pace as the young horse completed the feat in fast time.
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Pilly
Lexington
Democratic candidate slues gard nomination and platform
The Democratic candidate Slues Gard accepts a nomination and outlines his legislative course. He asks for votes and presents his policy positions if elected to the legislature.
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Slues Gard
Say He Will Endeavor To Treat All Fairly
Mercer County voters are urged to elect a new Democratic representative after Mr. H Barger was ruled ineligible. The candidate pledges to serve Merce r county and West Virginia fairly, oppose detri mental bills, support beneficial ones, and act without yokes or fences, regardless of capital or labor interests.
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Mercer County
Democratic County Committee
Dr. H. Barger
Barger
West Virginia
Charleston
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Virginia Synod Meets
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F. L. Black
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Cashier Telephone Building
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W. Carter
N. Vance
D. R. Wood
Union Bank and Trust Company
Bluefield, W. VA
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Aank
L. E. Tierney
R. E. Bolling
W. H. Thomas
W. B. Hicks
Edwin Mann
W.C. Pollock
L. A. Hooper
First National Bank
Wis
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Trinidad
the Miller Supply CO
Biwefield, W. VA
Glassuoge Enthusiagm High AY Huntington
Srashes
Major Walton
J. E. Schindel, Prop
Baldwin
the Duvall Music Co
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