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Newspaper

Bluefield Evening Leader

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1909

Page

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Mystery Woman Involved In Night Riders Chase

In Brownevills Kentucky police investigate after a strange scene involving two women and a man following a night of disturbance. The pursuit began when night riders beat Andrew Mar rit Belle Croce and another woman after a whipping with Hardin Minton as a target, prompting an official inquiry into the curious actions.

Brownevills Inet Auhy Andrew Marrit Belle Croce Hardin Minton Siders

Three Italian Bootleggers Shot in Virginia Row

In Dante Virginia three Italians were killed by an American during a drunken dispute. Sheriff Kiser and officers rush to quell potential race tension as investigations begin. The town is noted for bootleg whiskey traffic supplying St Paul and nearby areas.

Nero Dante Virginia Trouie Kiser Amd Coehurn Datte Cilach St. Paul

G A R Vets Parade Scheduled in Sal Lake City

Sal Lake City on August 11 hosts the Hepablics Hapa Avy parade with veterans groups taking part in an inaugural event.

Sal Lake City Hapa Avy The Hepablic

Lick Branch Mine Relief Meeting Minutes Report

A local relief committee held a gathering at the Fly Top National Bicimamate to distribute funds totaling eighteen thousand. Officers include Col. I. Tierney as chair, with KR. EB. Bolling treasurer and LG. Raney secretary among others.

Ihdlet Nedional Bikamete Nefiel Committee Col K. Tierney Et al Rtums Bolling Treasieer Raney Ooortury Amt If C Jordan Assle JO

Reward Outie For Murderer In Virginia Turmoil

Drea Virginia Aug 11 Chief of Police Kell of Chente Faumeetl seeks James Broadie a black bootlegger who shot and killed CC Amybucey a prominent Bluefield West Virginia man Saturday night Friends Amburgy posted a 200 reward for Broadie’s capture He fled to Norfolk after the shooting Amburgy was shot in the breast during a dispute over fifteen cents at a beer purchase An associate of Broadie was captured nearby earlier today

Drea Pathe Kell Chente Faumeetl Val James Biomire Amybucey Bluefield W. Va Dante Amburgy Broadie Norfolk Am- Wurgy Here

Final week before fair in Clarke promotes big entries

Final week before the West Virginia Fair opens next week in Clarke County centers on preparations. Secretary Lowen arrived, the fairgrounds take on a festive look, The Pike midway and balloon events are being installed, with J B Moore arranging the balloon ascensions and the famed lady balloonist expected later in the week. Entries of all kinds pour in as officials tout strong talent from West Virginia and nearby Pennsylvania for the exposition.

Arkerabiure W.va Clarke West Virginia J. Moore Virginia Ile

Extra Session Opposed in Charleston West Virginia

Fragmented report describes political maneuvers and opposition to an extra session. References to Governor, legislature, and party figures imply tensions over scheduling and control, with unclear details on outcomes or exact actions.

Arrests Made In Murder Case

Authorities announce multiple arrests in a murder investigation involving Annie Schumaker. Details indicate the suspects were taken into custody today and are being processed.

Annie Schumaker

Building Will Be Remodel ed and the Business Woombourne

Fragmented OCR summary outlines a remodeling project at a business site with scattered names and dates, mentioning L Raber and various unclear terms. The text includes garbled phrases about entities, locations, and timelines, lacking coherent facts to finalize specifics.

Sutton Case Nearing End in Reston Area

In a Button investigation, witnesses Doral Avehibald Todd and others prepare to testify on Sutton's death. Details remain unclear as proceedings move toward closing statements and the body’s disposition.

Knnapolis Didertaker Witeflely Taylor Sutton Doral Avehibald Todd Reston Yisobully

Postmaster Shot Burglar In Early Morning Burglary

In Nicktotan Nova Scotia the postmaster shot a burglar during a suspected robbery attempt. No arrest reported as the local prosecutor praised the postmaster for acting to stop the crime.

Taft Enjoys Vacation in Nonstandard Transcript

Taft is described as enjoying a vacation amid fragmented OCR text. The passage mentions individuals such as Heverlyy Moet and Avi, with unclear roles. The garbled content references a potential discussion or consideration of something titled Culm ef tun, though details are incomplete and uncertain.

Heverlyy John Haye Himmond Adelbert Anige

Tug Wrecked near Heston Australia in rough seas

A mangled vessel from Coyne Anus tet is reported wrecked off the coast near Heston Mie Aus. Crew status unclear as authorities investigate the incident and salvage operations begin.

Heston Mie Aus van Wrorkeut Coyne

Untitled Fight Near Tie Point in Virginia

A garbled report from Tetapord Virginia describes a primary election and a tie potential in a race involving local figures and committees. The text lists names like Hedford Gears Water and Yang Terouabeit amid references to a Commissioner of Agriculture and Interactions, with unclear details on location and outcomes.

Tetapord Fo Thompenn Leeuwti Hedford Iineambent Commissioner of Aericultire Newry

Tariff Increase Reported Despite Dormant Periods

A garbled passage notes discussions of tariff changes and collection methods under the Treaty law. It references government actions, potential rate adjustments, and the influence on duties, with scattered mentions of officials and dates.

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