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Bluefield Evening Leader

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1909

Page

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Twelve votes to spare on tariff bill report

Senate clash over conference participation and tariff revisions as Democrats back the conference report on the Philippines tariff bill while Republicans cheer. House adopts the conference report after an eleven hour session, with 20 Republicans voting yes and two Democrats voting yes, amid debate on wood pulp, print paper, and iron and steel rates.

Washington, D. C Senate Daniel Virgin House Philippines Taft Dimisell Aldrich and Payne Washington Carey Wit Davis Minn Gronna North Dakota Mangen Hubbard Iowa Browsford Estopinal Loulatana Mandell Wyoming McMone del Chairia Payne Clark Fender Mann Linets Reputinern Canada Hui Connecticut Mr. Underwood Underwood Tinos Wise Malye New Hampshire Malthy New York Mness United States Claston Alabama Randell Texas Clayton Alabame United Birzen Uhited

Paymaster Robbery Shocks Rush Run Mine Community

Paymaster Wicks of the New River Collieries was robbed Friday near Rush Run mine as he carried payroll funds for the Dixon outfit. A masked assailant seized $4301 and fled toward the west, with authorities and guards pursuing but not yet capturing the suspect. The money belonged to the company and the search continues.

New River Boltes Virginis Phicemene Lovelock Paymuster Wirks New River Collieries Company Mr. Wicks Trimmond Havitye Hla Rush Run Mine Glen & Ahort Mat Wiha Winchester Wii Iste Movalula Thurmond Dixon Eyidloite Apernatig Vatiotie New Tiver Mr. Wick

Harry Thaw Loses Nerve in Shocking Court Scene

The transcript describes Harry Thaw trembling and breaking down on the stand as witnesses watched. his nerves faltered under questioning while his mother wept and attended to him amid the tense courtroom drama.

Johnson to Face Jeffries in Naval Trial Report

A garbled OCR snippet mentions Johnson scheduled to meet Jeffries with scattered names and figures. The legible elements reference a legal or court context, local figures, and possible financial figures, but most of the text is unreadable. The readable pieces hint at a scheduled confrontation or hearing involving Johnson and Jeffries and various people.

Insurrection Amid Barcelona Flight as King Alfonso Fears

Barcelona reels as antiwar strikes spread and mobs clash with clerics. King Alfonso plans to flee to France from San Sebastian as rebel forces and Madrid sources report brutal violence, church desecration, and widespread upheaval across Catalonia and Andalusia.

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Good Roads Meeting At Binsfeld Graham Chamber

A special meeting of the Bins feld Graham Chamber of Commerce will be held in the room in the Thornton buildings this evening at six o'clock to discuss street and road improvement proposals. A few tenants are expected to attend.

Bluefield Graham Chamber of Commerce Binsfeld-Graham Chamber of Commerce Thorton Bulliius

Baseball results from scattered early season games

In a roundup of weekend baseball scores HSU defeated Richiend 7 to 3 at Kinhimond while Portsmouth Norfolk recorded a 2 to in another venue. Danville Kanule Ras bested Miike 1 at Denvilles with Mt Lavrentey and Tet Gale contributing. No further clear final outcomes or dates could be determined from the garbled text.

Hsu Kinhimond Richiend Lyathbure Portsmouth Norfolk Portsmowth Denvilles Danville Kanule Ras

Welch hosts elaborate bridge luncheon in Welch West Virginia

A grand afternoon event at the River Hotel featured a yellow and white color scheme, decorative flowers, and ornate table settings. Prizes included a bridge set won by Mrs Co A Slaughter and a console set awarded to Miss Lion of Hallhore, with many named guests from Pocahontas to Washington in attendance and lively entertainment through the evening.

Welch W. Va T. G. Moore Tag River Intel Co A. Slaughter Lion Hallhore Musdonian Hucker Bernheim Slaughter J. My Vout Jus A. Henehey J. J. Apple T. F Henritze M. Kyle Reel H. N. Guiny Pocahontan Woodward S. Williamaon J. Granam Fale D. Stomper L. GC. Anderdon Whitesen Targus Toreker Huth Leonand Cheinnatl Howie Keneh Marlin Mreneh Mattieson Wastington Ime McClaren Helen Ghieldy Sallie Madden Miss Card Hataon Mika Ayenyaseo Awhlwud Mitel Owen Virion Alii Darneine N. Gump Det & Ttn Lamber Cangally Ratiowitlos Wiette Lowe Tote Te Heltitee All Plies Fue How Milchewhurn Wan Hkew He & Vialinr Iwerne Lawson Worrell Northturl Bive Baker Thy Wen Mt Miners Ron Nittiaeterm Erie Tie Pho Latha Myelin Horry Bramwall Ming Fen Gian Wosalet Lowe Ates Mire Mit Pune Maal Wend

Heavy earthquake toll hits Mexico city and states

The country reports widespread destruction from a major quake with extensive damage in Acapulco and Mexico City. Officials describe collapsed buildings including the national palace and cathedral, with thousands hungry and many towns rendered lifeless. Rescue efforts unfold as tremors continue and aftershocks rile the region.

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