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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
6
A fragmentary quotation from Professor Heinrick Laub of Lubeck, visiting here, declares that no event in world history is as significant as the awakening of the Muslim peoples. He cites centuries of autocratic rule and the rise of modern power as central factors in their emergence.
The readable fragments reference Persia and global history, mentioning a list of figures and events with scattered phrases. Ambiguous names and garbled terms obscure clear facts but imply discussion of historical themes and notable personages across regions. The article appears to be a damaged OCR excerpt rather than a cohesive report.
The readable text laments autocratic rule and mentions commerce aiding movement abroad. It notes Tolger and Heran figures in a global context and hints at rulers clinging to power while affecting subjects worldwide.
A garbled old text lists various household mixtures and remedies. It describes diluting Suggestions for Housewife with water to remove grease from creams, onion and earth mixtures, vinegar, magnesia for moths, and cleaning hints for wood, fabrics, and ink stains. It references safety cautions and domestic care tips with several unclear measurements and steps.
Instructions describe modern collar design with raised yet comfortable boned edges. Details cover bone placement in back and sides, use of featherbone, removable supports, sewing methods, and care to maintain fit while allowing head movement.
Norfolk swept Lynchburg in a doubleheader while Norfolk beat Lynchburg 3 to 5 in the second. Danville topped Richmond 3 to 2. Roanoke defeated Portsmouth 2 to 0. Standings show Roanoke leading Norfolk with 4 wins and Danville 50, Richmond 48, Lynchburg 45 and 52 for Portsmouth. Today’s schedule lists Portsmouth at Wallace, Danville at Richmond, Lynchburg at Norfolk. In majors New York beat Boston 7 to 6, then 2 to 1. Detroit beat Chicago 1 to 0.
The first in a seven game series between Bluefield and Keystone opens this afternoon on the Tower grounds with the second game tomorrow. Keystone is the fastest team seen here and has dominated coalfield play, while Bluefield debuts in new white and black uniforms and hopes to challenge the visitors.
The Flat Top Cannery anti forow team will inspect cannery facilities in Circleville Onin for educational purposes. Attendees include Mewsis Alexander Sheets Poindexter Kiiler Martin Ren an Hellman and Young. A Windsor visitor and others from Richmond Va and Witten Jem were noted among arrivals for the day.
Mac Perdue of Bramwell and J K Steele of Keystone were in town en route to Tip Top on different days. Mr and Mrs Frank Hutson plan to spend time at Tip Top. Mrs Ramsey of Williamson has recovered enough to return home from Tunefield Sanitorium. Ada, long ill at Winefield Sanitorium, shows marked improvement. Jarvis Collins of Bramwell, a coal ops manager, returned from a business trip to Roanoke. J Kinzerty slowly improving and expects to reopen his Pringt on Ave store soon. Town weighs Standard Oil warehouse rebuild amid local concerns. W Thornton of Union Clothing Co. returns from Baltimore and New York with fall stock.
Frank M Roderter formerly of West Bat Pharmacy Bluefield now operates Easily and Roderter in Prington. He has a record of success in ventures and many friends wish him continued success. Baden August 20. Miss Katherine Elking and Mrs Elkine plan to leave Baden due to visitor curiosity.
Coal operators Jenkins Jones Philip Goodwell Stuart M. Bock and Harry Bowen appeared as visitors to Pocahontas Consolidated Collieries Company of Pocahontas, among the prominent attendees noted in today’s gathering.
The noted humorist Hob Turdette is reported fatally ill in California. He reportedly has entrusted his care to the Temple Dap ter shireh pastorate and awaits further arrangements.
Washington reports designate M Darbouy by the Hudson Pultoy celebration. C F Willard achieves three flights at a mile a minute world speed record. Aviators Lambert Tis sandier Curts test flights prep for Sunday aerial tests. Balloons Mlinois and Groveland landing noted. Wright and Curtis disputes surface as Wrights sue for patent infringement in a probable early stage of international action.
Mrs Anton Strause, recently released from a mental health facility in Grand Forks Minnesota, used an axe to kill two of her children and attempted to obtain a public safety item to harm the remaining four children. The incident occurred on August 20, and authorities report she had been hospitalized for mental illness prior to the tragedy.
Mrs. Margaret Cutting was killed today when the controller blew out of a street car she rode as a passenger. A baby held to her arm was uninjured. Two other women were badly hurt by flying fragments.
Beverly Mass August 20 Mexican Ambassador De Lavarra arrived to arrange with President Taft details of his meeting with President Diaz of Mexico on the Rio Grande ridge at Fort Patro Fl Pato.
Vice Admiral Morgado plans coastal shelling of Moorish villages from Melilla to deter raids on Spanish convoys. The move aims to end harassment of ships and restore security for Madrid.
New York police arrested Ang, 20, Ghu Wan, and Low Tong today at Wispette in connection with the Hew Kum Chiesa murder case. Authorities describe a theft motive and ongoing investigation.
A claim for BL220,000 filed by Lew Ankelow in California on August 20 was allowed today. The loan appears to involve a bank in San Francisco and the claimant’s name is linked to Lunky Baldwin in the context of the proceeding.
An accident near Bewttle Washington on August 20 involved Allen Aptis Cowan and J Cortila. The incident occurred as the train trestle was approached and a collision or derailment was reported, with details incomplete due to OCR errors.
Fragmentary item from New York date Aug 6 mentions trains and driving events but lacks readable names, places, or outcomes to form a complete summary.
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