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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1909
Page
1
A special Mingo County grand jury convened in Williamson to investigate graft and embezzlement. State Tax Commissioner Townsend prompted the session, with a deputy official as a potential star witness. Townsends team cites prisoner feeding costs as a leading expense questioned during testimony.
Richmond Virginia August 4 Dr Joseph W Southall longtime public school leader and former State Senator died at his home near Petersburg Amelia county after a cholera morbus illness. A veteran of the Confederacy he served as a surgeon then with Amelia troops as a private beloved by local citizens and widely known in the state at age 77.
A Spokane report notes the wheat harvest will surpass 67 million bushels with 2,800 harvesters and 65,000 workers. Wages during the season run between 6 and 6.3 million dollars, while crop value ranges from 57 to 60 million dollars in Washington and Oregon.
Reports indicate ongoing earthquake impacts in Guerrero with federal action under President Ding. Guerrero state authorities announce a relief fund of about 20 100 pesos for victims and a general appeal for aid to the national government, plus donations of money oiling and provisions.
Washington Aug 4 Uncle Sam’s pocketbook shrank under the prohibition wave in the fiscal year ending July 20 with whiskey tax receipts down 5,290,773 to 134,568.04. Beer and fermented liquors fell, tobacco taxes rose to 51,887,178, while net internal revenue totaled 246,212,719. Internal revenue paid into the treasury exceeded twenty million dollars in several states. Minois led in such payments with 43,441,771.
The governor moves to place Gary under state control amid a political crisis. State officials announce seizure of leadership from Mayor Knows and City government, with the militia prepared to act if local authorities do not cooperate. County sheriff deputies are mobilized as authorities vow to restore order and enforce state directives in Lake County.
Three alienists at the New York supreme court testified on Harry K Thaw's sanity as he seeks release from Matteawan asylum. Thaw, pale and nervous on the stand, defended himself against writings prosecutors argued reflected delusions. Dr Austin Flint Dr Willem Hirsch and Dr Amnon Baker testified to Thaw's current insanity and potential danger if free.
A Beattie fair in August features a Hawaii exhibit showcasing colored sugar and a Honolulu market display. The event highlights a 25 foot model and a narrative on ocean landing and fishing? The readable text is fragmentary but mentions a Hawaii exhibit and a prominent display in Beattie.
The county court at Prince tom appointed Robert M. Caltin W Hawley and . it. McNwit viewers to inspect the road between Pringeton and Bluefield. They will report findings and estimated costs to the court after consulting with the Chamber of Commerce committees. The court will consider levying a tax for the project at the next session.
A historical notice calls for nationwide tuberculosis prevention and increased education funding. It claims 99.8 million dollars allocated for schooling and warns about 1,000,000 children at risk of death from TB without action, urging expanded vaccination and public health measures. The piece cites suffering children and stresses urgent government response.
A quarterly meeting is announced by Rev Biget Caeidy. The notice mentions a gathering on a Saturday in August at a local venue. No other clear details are readable due to damaged text.
Washington Aug 4 The House suspended rules to speed conference reports on the Philippines tariff bill. A conference report fixing Customs Court judges salaries was discussed. Beveridge proposed a bill to create a tariff bill commission. The Senate adopted the conference report on the tariff bill amid debate and further action noted by Senator Simons.
The report outlines a citywide push to address liquor issues amid evolving policy. Officials and citizens discuss enforcement, legal measures, and social impact while merchants and residents voice concerns about restrictive laws and personal freedoms.
Ubieano Alle and Chairman Aationtay, heading mediation efforts, arrived today but will not engage in further talks before a planned visit to Atlesths City this afternoon. local officials prepare for continued dispute.
Report notes Col Allen Calhoun to succeed D A Fudge after sale of Raleigh Street property now occupied by Doe. Citizens oppose Allen Calhoun and ally’s settlement terms arguing the house and area should be protected from undesirable influence. Local calls insist decent residents demand protection of their rights amid ongoing dispute over property transfer.
A girl loses her hat in a fire at a station causing a delay to a passenger train. Witnesses, including amateur reporters, describe the incident and the ensuing disruption with noted mystified details and scattered names.
Fragmented OCR reads a plan about hauling road material with references to government agencies and potential charges. Mentions Doten Kona and various unclear terms. No clear date, place, or complete facts emerge due to garbled text.
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