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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1909
Page
1
An unsuccessful attempt by a band of Italians to hold up and rob a switch back Pryiaater in a likely rural area. No injuries reported. Police are investigating, with suspects unidentified and chase ongoing.
A dramatic account from Pocahontas describes an early evening raid and pursuit led by detective Th Fy Slater. The band of ten or more assailants, armed with rifles, fled toward Switchback after stealing through Switchback, pursued by a posse. Crawford and Cofer faced the robbers as officials tracked the route to Tug River, with one captured and others dispersed. The haul totaled 617.00 dollars, and a westbound wagon carried the money back toward Shamokin before arrests were made.
Grace Croonquist of Spokane who drew 354 on the Coeur d Alene land lottery declares she would farm the homestead alone if no husband is available. She jokes that a cat, parrot, and dog would not deter her, and she has paddled her own canoe for years and could pilot a plow if the right man comes along.
Guide rope detachments caused the balloon to fail as it rose from Spitzbergen harbor. Provisions remained attached briefly before breaking away, leaving crew stranded and prompting rescue efforts amid icy conditions.
A detailed account of Walter Wellman and his three companions attempting to reach the North Pole by airship from Spitzbergen aboard the balloon Amer. The voyage failed after a rope broke from the ship during ascent and the Fram towed it southward. The crew survived the ordeal and returned to land near the starting point with the airship damaged but the cast uninjured.
Montreal opens its August 25 27 gathering for the Thirteenth Annual Canon of the League of American Municipalities with remarks expected from Mayor Louis Pagette and responses from Silas Cook of Bastar Louis as President of the League and John McVicker Superintendent of Streets Dee Moines Iowa as Secretary-Treasurer.
Madrid Aug 23 reports indicate Moroccan and Spanish forces clashed near Melilla as protectors withdrew amid pretender tensions. Troops prepared for action, 85,000 stronger by some counts, with reports of work stoppages and sporadic engagements around Ceuta and Melilla.
Fragmented OCR text mentions dates and places with partial names. It references turkey, wheat, and a list of uncertain events tied to October in a place that reads like Montana or Maine, with garbled names and numbers.
Local report notes a stolen incubator from a mother’s Pocahontas home tied to the World’s Fair exhibit titled Little Marion Blakely. Separate item recalls a saloon man ending his life today with a Winchester bullet in a separate incident.
A garbled report mentions Poeshontan facing Alex Smitty, a wealthy local figure. It references a disputed bay event, a trip by Mr. Sith to Drake Healing Syria, and White seeking health treatment. It notes a business venture with an estimated worth around 40,000.
A movement to honor Christopher Columbus with a prominent city monument and a Columbus Day holiday gains traction among Norfolk leaders and regional groups. Efforts aim to place the tribute in a major city site and gain congressional support with ceremonies planned across involved states.
A chaotic crash near New Vranewick and nearby streets claimed five lives and injured several others. Authorities say multiple cars collided near the Ependway and Gubroiyote areas as bystanders and witnesses described a high speed sequence. Emergency crews battled to extract victims including Melos and Arenal Clete, with one victim identified as Jenn Inderine Ave. The incident prompted road closures and investigations by local police and transport officials.
J Amlerson of Redwond Virginia, representing Union Metallic Cartridge Co and Rev Anns Co, was injured when a fragment from a tomato can exploded into his eye during a Saturday shoot at Bluefield. He was treated by an eye specialist in Hyleton after exposure to flying debris over forty yards. Local manager A M Hall accompanied him and demonstrations were given before the gun club in Pubic and Bristol. Members of various groups plan to travel to Micho mond for the State shoot to be held September 6.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a drowning incident near a river with references to brack and several illegible words. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, yielding a brief, unclear item about a death by water with missing context.
Several witnesses report E Oakley shot during an ambush and the payroll of 2920 dollars stolen. Authorities pursue suspects linked to Mountain region as officers and a detective detail a lengthy daylight robbery with multiple bystanders observing the crime.
Weather page notes pair wars schedule for today and Tuesday. Mentions tense weather impacts and forecasts for the region. Contains scrambled OCR words and multiple errors but identifies two upcoming days for battles or events.
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