Tragic Fire Death Of Two Year Old Eloise Easley
Little Eloise Easley, two, died after her clothing caught fire while alone with a servant in Pocahontas. Despite the servant’s efforts, flames consumed almost all clothing and hair, with the child remaining conscious until 8:30 p.m. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Easley of Bluefield, are prominent locally, and funeral plans were not yet set, with interment expected in Athens.
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Elise
J. W. Easley
Pocahontas
Eloise
Mrs. Easley
Bluefield
Little Eloise
Easley
Pocahontas Collieries Company
Athens
Notables Attend North Dakota Battleship Launching
Quincey Massachusetts October 30 Word reaches Fore River Shipbuilding that Secretary of the Navy Metcalf will attend the launching of the battleship North Dakota during launch week. North Dakota, first of the 20000 ton Dreadnaught class, is nearly complete with keel laid over two years ago. Governor and other officials will also attend the ceremony.
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Quincey
Mass
Fore River Shipbuilding Company
Metcalf
North Dakota
Fore River Company
United States Elevated to Regular Catholic State Status
The papal constitution to take effect November 3 shifts the United States from Propaganda to direct Roman Congregation oversight. It removes U S from Propaganda jurisdiction along with Britain Canada and others, assigning civil and criminal litigation to the Rota and Segnatura while keeping disciplinary matters and sacraments with relevant congregations.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Great Britain
Holland
Canada
Newfoundland
Gibraltar
Luxembourg
Rome
Cardinal Gotti
Segnatura
Congregation of the Holy Office
Holy Office
Rota
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Segnatura Ig
Munsey to Speak in Bluefield at Hearn Hall
Hon Thos J Munsey of Bland will address the people of Bluefield at 8 oclock in Hearn Hall. Everyone is invited to attend this notable speech by one of the region’s renowned orators in the old Commonwealth.
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Thos. J. Munsey
Bland
Old Commonwealth
Bluefield
Vatican reorganizes for American bishop nominations
The Consistory will oversee decision making replacing Propaganda in nominating American bishops with a 14 member body led by Cardinal De Lai. Fees will be charged after next Tuesday. Cardinals Merry del Val Moran Oreglia Serafio Vannutelli Martinelli Rampolla and Gotti are among members. Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop Farley have chosen Sig FE. Santi as a representative.
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Congregation of the Consistory
Congregation of the Propaganda
Cardinal de Lai
Merry del Val
Moran
Oreglia
Serafio
Vannutelli
Martinelli
Rampolla
Gotti
Rota
Prior
Leda College
United States
Rome
Cardinal Gibbons
Archbishop Farley
Sig FE. Santi
Rear Admiral Couden Retires From Active Naval Service
Washington D C October 30 Rear Admiral Albert R Couden president of the Naval Examining and Retiring Boards retires on reaching the age limit He was born October 30 1846 in Indiana appointed from Utah entered the Naval Academy 1863 graduated 1867 served on the Franklin flagship of the European squadron 1867 69 rose through ranks and was captain when placed in command of the fleet and marines in Havana during the Taft intervention He later commanded the battleship Louisiana and served as general inspector of ordnance and president of the Naval Examining and Retiring Boards.
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Washington D. C
Albert R. Couden
Naval Examining and Retiring Boards
Navy
Indiana
Utah
Naval Academy
Franklin
Atlanta
Havana
Roosevelt
Couden
Louisiana
Panama
Panama Canal
Conden
United States Navy
Hitchcock Forecast Credits Taft With 25 Electoral Votes
Frank H. Hitchcock, Republican national committee chairman, releases a forecast claiming 25 electoral votes for Taft. He lists Ohio New York Indiana Maryland Montana Nebraska as Taft states while Kentucky Missouri are doubtful and Maryland Montana Nevada 14 votes could go Democratic. Tennessee and Oklahoma are not included in the Taft column.
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New York
Frank H. Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Taft
Ohio
Indiana
Maryland
Montana
Nebraska
Hitchcock
Kentucky
Missouri
Nevada
Tennessee
Oklahoma
United States
Taft assails Gompers alliance as labor vote effort
Buffalo October 30 Judge Taft laments labor leaders abandoning Gompers as he charges the Federation of Labor is being drawn into politics. He names Mitchell and Duncan among those drifting away and criticizes Bryan and Standard Oil ties as unfounded claims. He asserts no oil trust contributions to the Republican campaign.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Gompers-Bryan
William H. Taft
Taft
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Federation of Labor
John Mitchell
James Duncan
Standard Oil
Bryan
Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Republican Campaign
Standard of Company
Prosecution of Standard Oil Continues Under Taft Era Policy
Judge Taft stated the administration will pursue the Standard Oil case until every evil part is stamped out, signaling a continued crackdown aligned with Republican policy. The remark frames ongoing government action against the firm as a principled effort to enforce antitrust aims.
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Eratic Party
Taft
Standard Oil Company
Bryan Continues 10 Make Wild Charges In Campaign
In Cleveland on October 30 1909 William Jennings Bryan denounced John D Rockefeller Andrew Carnegie and President Roosevelt for ties to trusts. He attacked the Standard Oil and steel trusts for campaign funds and criticized Secretary Root for opposing Bryan’s election while defending Boss Tweed in his legal career.
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Cleveland, O
John D. Rockefeller
Andrew Carnegie
Roosevelt
Taft
W. J. Bryan
Standard of Company
Steel Trust
Messrs
Rockefeller
Carnegie
Bryan
Marlier
Mr. Bryan
Secretary Root
Root
Boss Tweed
Duke and Miss Elkins to Wed Privately in Naples
Naples report says the duke of the Abruzzi and Miss Katherine Elkins plan a private marriage to avoid curious crowds. After the ceremony they will announce the union and its date. They will then travel to Naples and stay briefly with the duke’s brother and his wife, the duke and duchess of Aosta.
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Naples
Italy
Abruzzi
Katherine Elkins
America
Aosta
Indiana's Hut Political Fight Ends Tonight
Indiana heads to final events as the liquor question dominates the campaign with local option in 80 of 92 counties. Republicans push state ticket and Hemenway Senate bid while Democrats emphasize government spending. both claim strong outlooks amid last minute rallies across the state.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
James A. Hemenway
United States Senate
Blue Ribbon Vanila or Lemon Housekeepers Preference
Hundreds of housekeepers show growing preference for Blue Ribbon Vanilla or Lemon cleaners. Quality counts, and the brand’s popularity rises as customers choose the trusted option.
Pawneboats Sale Continues At Same Prices
The Pawneboats sale will proceed today maintaining yesterday’s prices at Jd. M. Kebels Cash Store.
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Jd. M. Kebels Cash Store
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Aweul Burns
Superior Supply CO
W.V
M. Smith
Efield
W. VA
Bland Street
B. Carter
J. N. Vance
D. R. Wood
Union Bank and Trust Company
Bluefield, W. VA
Flat Top National Bank OF
L. BE. Tierney
R. B. Bolling
W. H. Thomas
W. B. Hicks
Edwin Mann
Pres
W. C. Pollock
L. A. Hooper
National Bank
Ghurgh
Samuel
Hearn Hall
Bill
Metropolian
F. O. B. Bluefield
Miller Supply
Uefield, W
Gompers Aooogiates
Federation
Eocape Gurious Throng
Duke of the
Missg Elkins
Indiana's Hut
Troy Steam Laundry
J. E. Schindel
the Duvall Music Co
Princeton Avenue
Waltham
Elgin
Hamilton
Hampden
Ilinois
Henry Rodgin Jeweler
Optician
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