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Bluefield Evening Leader

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1909

Page

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Red Army Lands In Massachusetts In Naval War Drill

Aggressive maneuvers open in New England as Gen Tasker Bliss leads Red Army forces onto Massachusetts soil. Gen Pew commands Blue Army defending Boston area with plans to fight near Lanceville New York. Kilpatrick carries 900 officers to the front as Sound Steamers carry New York National Guard toward the theater of operations. Maj Gen Leonard Wood oversees as umpire in a large multipart drill aimed at seizing control of New England rather than taking Boston alone.

Mase Red Army Tasker Biles Massachusetts Blue Army Pew Boston Fane Lanceville New York Kilpatrick United States Army New Freland New York National Guard Leonard Wood Department of the East Kipatrick New Bedford Army of the Reds Tasker TY Bliss Sumner McClellan Washington Taunton New Pedford Plymouth New England

Ready to War With Greece on Turkish Frontiers

Constantinople reports about thirty thousand Turkish troops massed on the Greek frontier under orders for action if Greece does not respond satisfactorily to Turkey. The Greek foreign affairs minister consulted with Ambassador Powers in the morning.

Constantinople Greven Turkey Powers

Wells Cramer Tobacco Company sues American Tobacco

Wells Cramer Tobacco Company formerly of Wilson North Carolina now of Norfolk Virginia files a suit in Raleigh North Carolina against American Heat Tobacco Company claiming 1 000 000 damages for injury to its business through alleged trade practice restraints. Plaintiffs are SA Woodward of Wilson North Carolina and C C Dimites of Goldsboro North Carolina.

Norfolk, Va Wells Cramer Tobacco Company Wilson, N. C United States Clienit Court Raleigh N. Ca Amer Heat Tobacco Company Amerian Tobacco Company SA Woodward Wilson, N C.C. Dimites Goldsboro N.C

End to Congress at National Irrigation Congress Spokane

Spokane Wash August 14 The National Irrigation Congress adjourns as delegates plan to stay several days to visit the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. The closing stage sees debate over conservation policies led by Gifford Pinchot and supporters.

Spokane Wash National Irrigation Congress Gifford Pinechot

Airships May Decide Wars From War Talks

At Putwcture Virginia a July 7 session of the Armor convention opened with Major General Frederick D. Grant delivering remarks. The debate centered on naval and aerial capabilities and whether airships could influence future wartime outcomes. Delegates discussed organization and potential adoption of new weapon concepts as a key factor in strategic planning.

Phillpyches Federick D. Grant Degert Caras Patel Roowevelt

First Thought of Passengers and Bristol Tragedy

A chaotic early report describes the Bristol incident and the death of C. Huan near Knoxelil portay. The text notes a native of Ted Firconte and references a long career in the Vallway region. It mentions a value of 100000 and a BUFO PATLEAY WHE ONO line. A big Jolt conference is noted as lines begin.

Bristol C. Huan Knoxelil Chinen Ane

Rev KeGley Addresses Lutheran Synod in Virginia

The Rev. KeGley reports on the Lutheran Synod meeting in Reletol Virginia. He notes plans to flourish the church and care for the needy, with resolutions to attend yearly meetings and a proposed building project. The document lists officers including Dr J. 73 Shere and notes for orphans and children’s care. (Continued on Page Two.)

Reletol Laitheran Synod Song J. A. Morehead Toujokweol Raton Shere Mac Foe CelTer Marken Ft. Crattier Hovel Salen

Manem Way Aug th TaWing alvannabe wf o Neaye foe which on Mircated

A fragmented old report describes a scene at Seely Hooke with police, evictions, and threats tied to a tenancy dispute. It notes individuals from New York and mentions a forceful eviction and legal action by the state. The text is garbled but centers on confrontations over property access and enforcement.

Seely Hooke Bharti Ita Nevicul New York

Man Arrested Yesterday Freed Today Amid Turbulent Protest

A man arrested yesterday was released today after a disorderly protest. Authorities say demonstrations involved attempted clashes and warrants were dismissed. officials describe the scene as tense with officers deterining the crowd near the courthouse.

TROOPS FIGHT BY TORCHLIGHT IN MIDEAST CLASH

Fragmented dispatches describe night combat as Moorish forces press siege actions around a Spanish garrison. Reports claim many killed or wounded as communications and rail targets face bombardment while Madrid weighs a potential ministerial crisis and Maura refuses to discuss it.

Penondy Ta Gomera Moroosco Hed Song Molilia Morocco Kral Madrid Melilla Monocco Getfard Marina Khan Soon of Wien Shorera Maura Wan Tos Crivia

Fatal Motorcycle Crash and Trolley Car Accident in City

A motorcycle rider Frederick Decker was killed on Riverside Drive when his bike crashed into a tree. A separate trolley car overturn in Parrmount Park left one man dead and many injured.

New York Atm Frederick Decker Riverside Drive Whien Secend Parrmount Park

scattered ao elided news briefs roll in

A garbled batch of headlines reports an August explosion in St. Petersburg with two killed and forty wounded a Paris dispatch says French warships may intervene near Crete a Japanese forfeit demand and various local notices include a 67th wedding anniversary and a burglary arrest in New York.

St. Petersburg Killal

Sympathizers Attend Funeral in Pittsburgh

Sympathizers gathered today for a funeral in Steir Morvath attended by mourners from all over. The service at the attic venue featured attendees from nearby communities and a procession to Moker Rock, with local authorities noting a respectful turnout despite a fragile weather forecast.

Dynamite Found in Ship Bunkers In Heenas Aug 400

A large quantity of dynamite cartridges was discovered in ship bunkers at Heenas Bukland on August 400. Investigations focus on the ship’s crew Victorious and Lorg Nelson who were aboard when the find was made and questioned by authorities after the incident. The Admiralty was noted in the inquiry as the inquiry moved forward.

Herneas Bukland Nelson

Kind Pirate in Norwalk and Ottawa Feud Revealed

A garbled Norwalk area note recounts a mystery involving a pirate and a feud near Chil Gy, with references to parties in Deity meaty and a survivor tale. Names and specifics are obscured by OCR errors, but the text centers on a dramatic incident at sea linked to a person of interest and a survivor account.

Norwalk Renny Peers Tony Ponthontiacy Cortes

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