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Bluefield Evening Leader

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1909

Page

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Tucker and Mann lead early returns in Virginia race

Returns from Virginia show Tucker with a favorable but unclear lead and Mann winning a solid majority for attorney general over Catlett. Williams wins easily for attorney general with Wytheville ballots. Lt Governor Lyson trails Caton. Brown and Koiner contest agriculture post with close returns. Total vote about 65,000. regional majorities cited include Roanoke, Richmond, Lynchburg, Petersburg, Danville, Norfolk, Newport News, Staunton and Augusta County.

Richmond Tucker Mann Samuel W. Williams Wythe- Ville Captain Catlett Rockbridge Koiner Aukueta Brown Bedford Konner Judge Mann Anti-Saloon League Roanoke Ricmond Lynchburg Campbell County Petersburg Danville Norfolk Mixandris Newport News Prederlekw Staunton Augusta County

Fight for Profits in Tariff Debate

Senator Clapp of Minnesota assailed tariff revision as a profit driven action by corporations not protection. He criticized holding companies tax exemptions and warned Republicans were being pressed to concede by public opinion. He said if given a choice he would accept retirement over current congressional actions.

Washington Senate Clapp Perssons Les Course

Testimony Recounts Utley Sutton Shooting Trial Details

Annapolig reports show Lt Utley seated on Sutton when a shot fired. He claims he raised one arm and fired as he tried to dream, unsure if the act was accident or suicide. Judge Advocate notes may restrict further testimony.

Annapolig Sutton Davie Utley Orley

Evans Testifies in Thaw's Behalf at Trial

Evans testifies for Thaw as family members describe two alleged incidents. The courtroom hears from Mrs. Wm Thaw about the condition of patients and involvement of Myra Roger, a detective, and witnesses Renan and Frith. The trial focuses on Thaw's alleged parental status and the facts surrounding the case.

Willy Plate Mra Marry Thew Mintonwan Sheen Hoger Myra Renan

Family Reunion for Josiah Strader Family in Giles County

The family of Josiah Strader of Giles County Virginia planned a reunion at Pearshbore today. Attendees included George S Strader and Mrs. B J Johnston of the area, MH W Strader of Sacramento, John A Strader of Ottumwa, Tyler Strader of Draper, J Strader of Bane, Mrs HW J Pfleger of Ripplemeat, W B Strader of View Haven, and Mrs i Shelton of Pearixbure, their mother. The only death in the family occurred years ago. ten children were born to Mr and Mrs Strader by the time of the gathering.

Josiah Strader Giles County Pearshbore George S. Strader B. J. Johnston Clive W. Strader Sacramento Cal John A. Strader Ottumwa Low Tyler Py, Strader Draper Varo J. Strader Bane Mra J. Pfleger Ripplemeat W. B. Strder View Haven Strader Shelton Pearixbure Mre. Strader Soe Chem Iene Rmaertod

Late personals from Grundy trip and local visits

LOD notes a visit to Grundy Virginia by Mrs AL Prema taking water for Pearlwues and Dr A Met Bruening visiting his son for a day or two. Geo BH Willlame and others are mentioned with minor injuries and medical updates. The item reads as a dated society snippet with several names and brief actions.

Grundy A. Met. Bruening Tie Thin

Norfolk Divers: Meet Turnout Near Tenth Street

Norfolk sports brief notes a local team from the city heading to a competition. Names and precise details are unclear due to damaged OCR text, but the item reports participants from Norfolk and mentions an upcoming event or match with a triumphant or directional context.

Railroad In Court Railroad In Court

Deputy Sheriff W. D. Eagle of Bland County Virginia testified in court about the Holden and Western railroad project. He said section work progressed and the miles of track would be ready for ratte by September, but delays and testimony questioned the pace and feasibility of completion.

Sher W. DD Blandcoun Y Holden

Assail Yacht Hacks Newport Excerpt

Unclear fragment notes a yacht related incident at Newport involving a person or group. Details are fragmentary and names or actions are not fully readable. Further readable text is needed to identify precise event, participants, and outcomes.

Democrats Harmony on Tariff Pushes Rates Upward

Washington Aug. Dems claim unity on tariff policy as Tayye bill raises average rates by two percent over Dingley. When maximum rates take effect, averages will be 27 percent higher. Clark denies May all Democrats present would have recommitted the conference report. A special cabinet meeting is planned to finish leftovers before Beverly’s session ends.

Washington, D. C Chang Clark Churk Cuntzman Payne Congress Tath Bubokas Railway Coop Cotigrand Aed Clyde Corporationa

He Will Confer with Representative Mana in November

In a misspelled historical note, Vice President Shemee plans a summer in Utica to handle private matters while awaiting final deal with his son’s move to Congress.

Mana Novemer Mons Hie Messone Congress Shemee Cop Utica

Fire destroys block in Belfast Y Aug f

Fire swept a section of Belfast, New York, destroying a block of houses after a wire broke out this morning. Authorities say the blaze started when a wire contacted a wall, wiping out several structures before being brought under control. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.

Belfast

Fiddler Sayre Linked to Mingo Trial Remarks

In a county case tied to former Sheriff B. stele and others, jurors examined amid allegations of padding accounts for Aleutians prisoners never incarcerated. The court heard figures claiming pay at 1790 monthly and questioned expenses. commissioners and attorneys presented a wide panel of names as potential jurors while music and local proceedings echoed through the courtroom.

Jalen Maples Mare of Huntington Shepimrd Noodykounte & Bottery Pree Mhodon Cavitiseioner Payette Conmmledorer Mareter Tae Dila

Assistant Postmaster Faces Serious Charge in Pocahontas

A sensational case emerged in Pocahontas Virginia as assistant postmaster George W Rhady a leading local candidate was arrested for falsifying money order accounts. He allegedly wrote foreign orders for Italians Hungarians or Greeks at a discount pocketing the difference and entered false sums, netting about 500 before a Greek observer flagged the error. He had broad local support and vows to vindicate himself at trial.

Pocahontas Virginia George W. Rhady W. Luther Mustard United States Abingdon Rimdy Bia Nhady Telonds Aml Burkels Garden

Madrid unrest eases as royalists arrest rebel leaders

In Madrid Aug, royalist forces report increasing normalcy with revolutionary leaders around Barcelona largely captured and imprisoned. The article notes abolition of military exemption fees, tariff adjustments, and regulatory moves to curb price hikes while promising orderly reform and reduced internal strife.

Madrid Sittin Aroun Barcelona Ife Hay Alfonse

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