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Newspaper

Bluefield Evening Leader

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1909

Page

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May Evade Tariff May Evade Tariff on Champagne

Washington reports on tariff changes may allow champagne imports to dodge higher duties until November and possibly longer under commercial agreements. Officials note European wines will still face duties until treaties expire and question how new rates will affect prices and luxury beverage supply in the coming months.

Washington Mesera Aldrich Payne Treasury Department New York Germany Italy Netherlands Spain Senate Finance Comamritien Treasury

Gunshot Wounds Expert Demonstrates In Hearings

Dr. Edward M. Schaefer of Washington testified today on gunshot wounds and autopsies, asserting he could not have fired the pistol himself. The proceedings adjourned as the defense summation begins tomorrow. Witnesses described events around the shooting and questioned whether Sutton could have acted, with testimony referencing guard room, bridge, and nearby locations.

Annapelis Mil Edward M. Schaefer Washington Sewer Cour Schaefer Thad Sutton Birney Crosx Todd Rewker Roelker Archie Cummond Birsey College Creek Adame Osterman Neviona Davin

Contested Virginia Agricultural Post Seat Narrows Between Kolner and Brown

In Richmond on August 12 the race for the office of Commissioner of Agriculture in Virginia showed George Kolner ahead of Thos in Brown by about 1,000 votes with two precincts yet to report. Kolner claimed larger margins from unofficial figures, Brown contested a small majority, and both candidates prepared for a likely final recount. The statewide margin was reported at 1,464 in favor of the eventual governor, but this contest remains the closest statewide result in years with possible delays and formalities to be resolved.

Richmond George Wy Kolner Charlow Oly Kobner Hls Kokwr Shonamdoah Brown Saa Hoth Kolter Mann Mama la Totye Edo Koler Brown Ketner Garcon

Riot erupts again at Pressed Steel Car plant

Rioters smashed through McKees Rocks near the Pressed Steel Car Company plant in Mettebure Pa as a striker was reportedly killed. Soldiers fired over heads of stone-throwing crowds. several guards and bystanders were wounded while restoring order.

Mttebure Miothaye Haa Pressed Steel Car Company Wote Thay Atelier Hurley Tock Dbe Oro Twitty

Murder Mystery Rail Tunnel Fire Reported

In Lynchburg Wax Aus 12 a fire broke out in a railway tunnel of the Southern network. A section about four hundred feet of the tunnel is doomed and the extent of the damage remains hard to estimate. The outcome appears likely to be severe.

Lynchburg Wax Aus

Taft Buys A Rembrandt Portrait Acquisition

Charles P. Taft of Cincinnati, brother of the president, plans purchase of a Rembrandt for under $500,000. The transaction involves securing the artwork and arranging transfer through intermediaries in New York, Awkmore, and Washington. Mian Settle Zink and others will oversee the deal and ensure delivery to Taft.

Cineliwnat Charles P. Taft Cincinant York Awkmore Waehtteton

Georgia General Assembly Ends Short Session

Atlanta August 12 The Georgia General Assembly adjourned tonight after a brief session. Legislators regreted that the constitutional limit had been reached, while the public welcomed the conclusion of the busy period.

Atlanta Georgia General Assembly Publc Ecul

Dixie Day Date Change At Seattle Exposition

Seattle Aug 12 The Dixie Day celebration at the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition has been moved to August 24 due to the absence of Thomas Nelkwon Page and Henry Watterson. Prominent Southerners including Watterson and Page will speak at 2 pm in the amphitheatre. A concert and a reception will follow, with events continuing through the afternoon and evening.

Seattle Work Thomas Nelkwon Page Southern Rhesory Henry Watterson Louisville Courier Jourmala Southern Dixie Societies Navy Niles Patwful Ms. Watterson Mr Page GOA C. Roodster Ynuclers of the Confederacy Washington Star Bente C. Remmey Wirwiivin Society New York Butine William Hielman Moore Hentile

Roads to Have Union Station

The Norfolk and Western railway project faces delays as a new plan for Union Station and related access roads is discussed. Officials consider a riverfront terminal area and city water front work, with changes to the rail yard and adjacent streets. a later schedule for construction is noted.

Moorish Attack Repulsed Near Molllia

Fragmentary report states Moorish forces near Molllia were repulsed after an attack on a town called Ponen de la Dowera. The enemy advance was checked with strong resistance and no capture occurred. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.

Mawr Apain Ponen de la Dowera Molllia

Panic and damage swirl in East Buffalo packing plant

News briefs report panic among about 100 girls at an East Buffalo packing plant with many escapees and damage totaling around 100000. Other items note scattered incidents in Washington and Philadelphia and various local disturbances across multiple regions.

Buffalo Kire East Buffalo Warehington

Thaw Returns to Mattewan in High Court Ruling

A landmark decision in the Mattewan case was handed down at White Plains New York this morning. The ruling addresses the famous Thaw matter and clarifies key legal questions affecting the parties involved.

White Plains N. Y

Family Will Continue Fight In Thaw Case

The Thaw murder case looms as lawyers vow to press on for a retrial in New York State custody. Attorneys for Harry K Thaw say they will not relent, pursuing avenues to seek release or new proceedings despite opposition.

Dee Feentien Avery Gee

Murderer in Jail After Weekend Arrest

A man described as a murderer was taken into custody by authorities after an arrest tied to the prior crime. The report notes ongoing investigations and mentions related names and places as it outlines the sequence leading to detention. The article preserves cautious identifiers and references to charges without graphic detail.

Northwest Basket Making Artful Craft of the Northwest

A historical note from Seattle highlights the Northwest basket makers. It describes weaving and decoration with spruce and cedar root fibers, color patterns, and the skill of indigenous groups. The text praises decorative methods and practical uses such as storage and cooling vessels.

Seattle Wash Army Northwest Delat Metas i Browehe Alario Yue Willie

Clyde Liner on the Rocks New York tale

Fragmentary item describes Clyde Liner in distress near New York with mentions of Allie and drawings of a boat or transport, noting a hurried scene and a reference to weather and a date around February 14. The battered text references Seetle and Meightatiy without clear context or full names.

New York Allie Teeheruviibe Barnet Previn Auffirad

Still No Nearer Solution In Child Death Inquiry

Rochester police pursue leads in a fatal case of a young girl with new evidence from a coroner's inquest. Two suspects questioned, one released. investigators seek witness who saw a man near the Holy Sepulcher cemetery.

Rochester Novy Avi Anna Solumaker Neen Angelty Tychline Ono Perhiepy Pinta Che Beirdener Bertie Attie Forte Yenus Womin

SO NEAR AND YET SO FAR

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Dover Aue 12 Montaggi and Sle two awkromera with Gut gottentuy and Winctioleam. An offer was made, but the details are unclear. One invitee list and pledges appear, with timing noted as the first few hours.

Dover Montaggi

Indians on the Warpath at Wisconsin Battle

Fragmentary OCR details a clash involving Native Americans in Wisconsin with mentions of names and dates. Readable parts reference a confrontation or march, with unclear participants and outcomes. The text preserves a sense of conflict and movement across locations but lacks complete specifics.

Berlin Aue Battle Sees Fourth Victory Amid Chaos

Berlin and Aue clash as 99 reports label a chaotic scene with foreign players and a disputed finish. A German Waltoner mac or bhee is cited among the incidents while Killian The OOP and pee ang are noted at the event's end.

Berlin Aue Baston Melethere Killian

Debrie Osiey Page Incident In 1940s Record

A fragmented OCR note recounts a 1940s incident involving Debbie Osiey and a group of about twenty others. Details are unclear due to missing text but imply a notable local event with several participants.

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