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Newspaper

Bluefield Evening Leader

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1909

Page

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Richlands $2 Million Land Deal Involving Coal Timber Tracts

An attorney from Grundy VA reportedly arranged options on 31 000 acres of coal and timber land near Aucklands VA. Ritter Lumber Company, a large U S lumber producer, is expected to acquire the options and likely develop the coal and timber assets. The deal is valued well above two million dollars and spans several tracts noted for fine timber and coal deposits.

Grundy Aucklands Ritter Lumber Company Ritter United States

Report to be distributed at Spokane meeting

In Spokane a 500 person gathering of men and women from Western and Pacific states urged printing and free distribution of the Country Life Commission report. Ex President Roosevelt appointed the commission in 1908 to study farming conditions and farm living. The Spokane Chamber of Commerce will handle distribution. The February 9 report reading in the United States faced opposition from Ben Tillman and others over a preliminary document.

Spokane Ward Western and Pacific States Country Life Problems Country Life Commission Spokane Chamber of Commerce Roosevelt United States Bena Tillman Newton Cinelon Prescott Toosevell Ponerven

Mowat Little Hopes for New Trial

Roanoke Va ten 8 Mowat Little the condemned murderer received a letter from Tinerrasel yesterday stating that he had hopes for writing a new trial for him.

Roanoke Mowat Little Tinerrasel Sire Terday

Salvation Army Leader Tureatomed Bio Sparks Debate

A fragmentary report flags controversy around a Salvation Army figure linked to the term Taction and alleged general Meth associations. The piece hints at leadership tensions and contentious views within the organization, with no clear outcomes or dates provided.

Salvation Army

Madame Villa franca linked to Ferrer in Paris arrest photo

Madame Soledad Villafrance, pupil and companion of anarchist Francisco Ferrer, is depicted with Ferrer in a Paris boulevard photo taken shortly before his arrest. Once Ferrer’s ally in Barcelona, she aided plots and was expelled from Spain for her activism.

Madame Soledad Villafrance Francisco Ferrer Spansh Ferrer Barcelona Spain M. Ferrer Madame Villafranca Paris

Anti Saloon League Announces Winter Convention

Chicago reports the Anti Saloon League of America to hold its first biennial convention from December 6 to December 4 in thin ity Nov 0 to Dec. 4. Prominent speakers including Congressmen and state officials will address delegates. The program features reports from officers and readings of manuscripts, with receptions and formal addresses on national temperance goals and legislative action.

Chicago Anti-Saloon League of America Thureday Delezites MiMep Kanan P Hobkow Alabama John W. Langley Kentucky Mentemy Gi Auniphrage W.B. Curey

Brother Dead 7 War A Tale From Crewe Celebration

Fragmentary OCR yields a wartime notice referencing a funeral or memorial tied to Crewe and a celebration date. Names and precise actions are unclear, but the piece centers on a deceased individual and associated tributes within a local community.

Switchmen Strike Fails to Hit Local Traffic

A fragmented report notes the Switchmen's strike in the west will not affect traffic on the N. and W. The Brotherhood of Trainmen holds the fort, claiming greater strength and organization. Snakes is the nickname used by others for the Schehmet group within rail unions.

Brotherhood of Trainma Ub Chicley Claiwet Dhue Tao Mmenibere Hat Lodge Schehmet Ietiers Seanien and Switch Nomret Conuntadorn Engineers Lodge

Faculty Cuts Out Football Amid Turbulent College Fallout

A fragmented report details faculty opposition at a university linked to football program cuts and campus tensions. Names such as Mewiphie Tran Dee Laver and others appear amid unclear dates and locations, with references to a public timing and potential legal or administrative action.

Northwest Faces Famine Amid Rail Strike Cloud

Northwest regions face widespread hunger as 13 major railroads tied to Kern Seattle routes halt goods. Flour mills idle due to grain shortage. tens of thousands displaced. Brotherhood of Railway Porters may strike in sympathy, worsening job losses and cutting freight movement.

St. Paul Northwest Kern Seattle Pacific Coast the Brotherhood of Railway Jiralninten Mey

Mystery in Murder Case Explored in East Orange

Report outlines Mrs Wm Shoal charged with murder after a body was found in a bath. Ming Virginia Wirdoow, aunt to the accused, is held without bail. Long narrative references Civil War connections and local business figures amid unclear details.

New York Ww. M. Shoal Bath East Orange N. J Ming Verginia Wirdiow Snend Col. Rober Marlin Peter Forest

Uncle Samuel Gets a Bid in 1910 Congress Radiology Note

Washington reports a bid for Uncle Samuel at the Interdwtional Congressum radiology and electricity to be held in Heuunels in 1910. An interiategal commersin will be annolited at the forthcoming conc ention to examine a question pertaining to nilides. A second item notes Koreans issued with orders in the otge for a TM lerite report.

Washington Conrad de Bulskere Steen Beegie Chisato Dee Ain

Kentucky Leads Tobacco States in World Production

An Agriculture Department report on tobacco production shows Kentucky leads all states, producing more than one third of the U S crop and about one ninth of the world’s total. The report notes major tobacco growers in North and South Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Illinois, with Kentucky dominating output.

Washington Department of Agriculture Eeippol Texan Kentucky Steet Cobners Farabmentan Pera

Engineers to Meet December 8

A malformed notice lists an upcoming meeting for engineers on December 8. The fragmentary text hints at a scheduling event and related attendee references, but specifics are unreadable. The readable bits indicate a professional gathering with dates and possibly a location or organizing body.

Insurgents Claim Victory As Zelaya Question Grows

Wireless reports from Nicaragua say Zelaya plans to resign with General Irraw to succeed him while insurgent leaders hail U.S. refusal to recognize Zelaya as boosting their cause. They report Rama battle success, claims of 100 revolutionaries killed, and U.S. Marines being dispatched from Philadelphia to the Pacific coast area.

Colon Dee Nicaragua Mente Nee Deine Bente New Orton Zelaya Irlaw Wl Rama Alteehul Zelayn Knox Ze- Tiyan

Sells Big Body Of Coal Lands

Fragmentary OCR yields a partial notice about sale of coal lands with readable names unclear. Core idea centers on a land sale involving coal properties and likely a legal or public notice form. No distinct persons or organizations conclusively identifiable.

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