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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1909
Page
1
A jury returned a not guilty verdict in the Mace out graft case against Mingo officials. The panel found no sufficient evidence of misconduct or corruption connected to the alleged actions and cleared the defendants.
A Mingo County jury acquitted ex Sheriff Music on graft charges after a panel discussion exposed alleged padding of jail accounts and interest on drafts. Prosecutor Rhodes argued the State failed to prove a case against Music and others, while witnesses testified about jail expenses and connections to local officials. The court noted possible action against the juror but could not determine steps at the time.
New York reports a royal bloodline claim linking Henry G Davin of West Virginia and Katherine Elkins to Italian royal lineage. Mrs. Albert Levinn Stewardson of Baltimore, in London researching seventeenth century exlo fists, traces forebears to Charlemagne in 814. Verification by Heralds College concludes a formal grant to Miss Richardson.
Fragmented text describes tensions between Greece, Crete, and Turkey with references to military actions, frontier maneuvers, and possible alliances. It mentions Crete, Crete’s status, and potential conflict involving Turkey and Greece, with various place names and unclear chronology.
A large fire at Devon Saturday swept through much of the town destroying nearly all buildings including the railway station and agent’s office. Five-alarm flames required a bucket brigade and water from the river to halt spread. Local residents aided efforts while officials and visiting individuals evaluated damages and safety concerns.
An unclear report from a 19th century style notice describes an attempted conviction related to a railway incident on train No. 4 near Nisway, Minion Mole, Va. It lists entities such as Fos Natjorat Mioyt and Here on train No. 4 but lacks readable names and decisive outcomes. The fragment mentions a center and a person named Pavoni Wie, with references to a judge or magistrate and potential charges.
Fragmentary OCR yields a dated feel with references to population figures, court proceedings, and named figures like Jivins Taylor and others. Activity mentions legal processes, public notices, and a Saturday event, but readable specifics are sparse and names are partly garbled.
A fragmentary OCR item appears to reference Judge Williams and a tribune payment status. The readable text is garbled and lacks clear dates, places, or outcomes, producing an unclear summary of the event.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a robbery at a Rocky Gap store with unclear names and details. The readable fragments mention a crime event and potential suspects or witnesses but lack coherent specifics or confirmation.
Unsure readable text notes Mas Outton achieving demands amid unclear context. Names and specifics are obscured in the OCR, but the headline signals a victory or settlement related to Mas Outton with possible references to departments or groups. Further details are not decipherable from the fragment.
Washington Aug 9 Royal I Cabell new Internal Revenue Commissioner details a plan with Treasury officials to issue millions of three percent Certificates of indebtedness and prepare regulations for customs collections under the new Philippine tariff. Officials anticipate a broad overhaul of duties and oversight. President Taft is to appoint a new supervising team as shifts occur in the southern region.
A garbled report mentions Caveland Olive Mine and a wind company. It references miners, equipment, and weather conditions, with scattered proper nouns like The Chase and Marie Benny. The text is severely fragmented and unclear overall.
A broken OCR note reports a petroleum property sale near Bridgeport with operators and buyers including local names. The document mentions production activity, a valuation around 350 dollars per unit, and a yearlong development span involving multiple companies and individuals in Lawrence town.
A garbled OCR fragment references a Madea flight, quotes, and names such as Adtite Demet, with unclear sequence of events. The readable bits mention ascent, a quote, and possible destinations or participants, but the overall narrative remains ambiguous and unresolved.
Fragmentary OCR recalls a national irrigation congress discussion. Mentions Houston, Washington, and state delegates debating policy, funding, and water management. Attendees include county officials and engineers, with focus on modernization of canals and agricultural efficiency.
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