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Newspaper

Bluefield Evening Leader

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1909

Page

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Pressed Steel Car Company Wins Fight To Resume Work

Pittsburg August 24 three columns of smoke from the Tressed Steel Car plant in Schoenville signal the end of a strike as imported workers return to duty. State police rush to reinforce the plant while troopers manacling and escorting resistors provoke tense clashes. Reports tie peonage charges to company officials and list disciplined strikers and arrests as authorities investigate labor unrest and violence.

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FLAWS INCREASE IN Administration Defenders Defeated by Byrne

The administration’s defenders suffered a heavy defeat as George Byrne led a decisive result. Expenditures outran population growth, signaling strain on resources and governance. Local officials faced scrutiny amid the political shakeup.

Expenditure to growth ratio in state era debate

A disputed statement argues that state expenditures rose far faster than population from 1897 to 1909, with figures suggesting expenditures outpaced growth by seven to one. The piece critiques ratios, cites specific years, and notes changes in salaries, staffing, and appropriation use. It highlights accusations against governors and administrative excesses amid political contention.

Charlont George Dern Shee West Virginia Kla Yale Odin Ation Hunton

Readers urged to report missed papers to circulation man

The notice asks those who do not receive their newspaper regularly to inform the circulation man and help improve delivery. Readers should call Leader at phone 503 to report trouble.

Harriman Returns Today to Arden Home

New York Aug 24 great precautions are planned for the arrival of Harriman by steamer Kalger Wilhelm at Hoboken. A special train on the Pennrail road will convey him to Arden, N Y, amid hopes for a quiet homecoming with no large demonstrations.

Arden New York BH. Harriman Hoboken Kalger Wilhelm Pele Railroad Edwirg H. Herrliman Kula Wilhelm Southern Pacife Railroad Company Mir Harriman Dewing Inter Anderstood Harrisan

Taft Proved by People as Southern Support Grows

The article reports that Taft and his policies win approval in the South after the President returns from South Carolina. It notes his federal appointments in the roads matter and faces criticism or praise from southern audiences. The piece emphasizes regional support for Taft’s administration and ongoing political actions.

Washington, I. A Coue Lavoner South Carolina Taft Mason and Dixon Tne

Man fined for kissing wife in Atlanta disorder

A garbled report from Atlanta centers on a man fined after an incident involving kissing his wife. The fragmentary text references a court or public punishment, a travel incident, and local business names. details are unclear. The piece seems to describe social disruption and a fine linked to domestic behavior in a broad urban setting.

Burglar Breaks Into Parker’s Tailor Shop at Princeton Avenue

Thieves broke into Parker's tailor shop on 9 Princeton Avenue between evening and early morning, stealing six pairs of trousers and five coats. A jeweler in the same room, RM. Fox, reports no items touched besides clothing, with only garments targeted for theft.

Parker Wlor Princeton Avenue Ralasud RM. Fox

Taking Man to Georgia case report from Marlota

Sherif William of Marlota Georgia arrived here yesterday to charge Davin Williams a Negro with felonious assault on Howard Norhead ticket agent for the NC and Bt L Railway. A large reward was offered for a suspect. A naval court verdict followed for man slaughter. Sheri Mekinvery a cowboy from Maefield left with his driver over the Chock Valley division for Martetia.

Sherif William Marlota Davin Williams al Negro Aseewult Howard Norihead Negtio Seward Lowry Brovier Ulman Naval Air Oriten Cove Fim Bor Georgia Hlerltt Sheri Mekinvery Sorrote & Wovtern Maefield Hla Orivonier Chin Adiene Martetia

Fragmentary 1900s text row about insurgent events

The readable fragments reference Cannon Warrington Bowler and Hyrwker Cannog amid an insurgent context. The garbled lines mention a reply, a nest summon, and a possible vote or action by a congressman. Place and date cues are unclear.

Warrington D. C

Pins Removed From Girl's Arm Pages

A garbled OCR fragment mentions pins removed from a girl's arm and refers to a sequence of names and events. The readable portion notes a discussion of how they got there, a true alert, and a person named Miann Chen with a time reference. The text is incomplete and lacks clear dates or locations.

Pavepeon Fey Phyemion eesMiann Chen Boone

American aviator lowers speed record at Rheims course

Glenn H. Curtiss, the American aviator in France, set a new speed record on the Rheims course by clocking a time of 6 hours 6 minutes? seconds for the distance, while Frenchman Lefebvre and others added high altitude marks in the Prix de la Champagne events. The crowd hailed Curtiss as he improved the record as the race neared completion, with excitement mounting as observers noted the dramatic improvement and the crowd cheered the American entry.

Rheims Helm France Glenn H. Curthes Ad M Paulham Curties Tial

Tharry to Meet Wizard Now At Quarantine Station

New York Aug 10. Mo Hun kman sent a wireless message from the Kaiser Wilhelm to New York stating two submarines were chartered to carry Union Pacific directors to meet him at the quarantine station after a dividing meeting. Wall Street is puzzled by the message and rumors fly about planning by financiers. Directors boarded the Kaiser Wilhelm and sailed to the quarantine station. It is believed Harriman will meet the director at Arles, N. Y., or travel to New York.

New York Mo Hunkman Kaiser Wilhelm Whhich Willy Union Pacific Wall Street Financelal Wargard Tuge Ids Harriman Mat Ile Arles N. Y

Fragmentary Briefs From Across States Include Officials Meeting

A jumble of names and places appears in scattered notes from Coorndting Ga Chicago and Omaha. The text sketches a conference among officials aimed at addressing differences with potential arbitration involvement. It references Congress member Clark on a tour and remarks on election prospects. Senator Aldrich and other figures are noted with vague dates and locales.

Two Hundred Women and Children Drowned Tragedy

A chaotic report details a maritime disaster where two hundred women and children perished. Authorities, including local officials, state relief efforts are underway as search operations continue near the scene.

Burglary Attempts Increase in Graham Area

Report shows several attempted break ins last week in Graham with no successful thefts. Police note an experienced thief at work, urging residents to secure windows and doors while increasing vigilance in the community.

Grahaur Helms Ousthons Efly Graham

Novel device to sterilize individual drinking cups

Dr H A Barbes, secretary of the Stilo Hoan of Health, reports a new device to sterilize individual drinking cups. Investigations in several states show cups can spread disease when reused. the glassware is coated with paritine, and adjustments to cups and public consumption practices are urged.

H. A. Barbes Stilo Hoan of Health Board of Healthy Norfolk 8 Imiar Haliimer & Cjo

Monkey Guests Attend Reception at Local Hotel

A reception at a city hotel drew a crowd including Lanlox Maps Annie St Phintes enutie and others. The event raised about $5,000, with attendees noting expenses covered by a local sponsor family.

Lanlox Annie Phintes Suuaier Marnion Naaukay Mme Sergio Haly Annie Owier Fata Nora Thotel Yeutorday Sendred

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