Contested Election Notices Filed for Mingo County
Judge George R. C. Wiles of Williston leads a contest against Republican challenger in the race for the house of representatives in Mingo County. Wiles alleges fraud and irregularities, with depositions to be presented to the legislature. Additional contests target county clerk, county superintendent, and several district officials. Judge Joseph M. Sanders of Bluefield represents all contestants.
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George R. C. Wiles
Willingson
House of Representatives
Min Ko
Republican County Committee
Joseph M. Sanders
Bluefield
Wites
Tve
Wiles
Wolis Goodykountz
Mingo
Republican
Machine Gang
Minge Politien
Immigration Commission Recommends Shifting New Citizens
Washington December 1 The turning over of the immigration report to Congress signals the dissolution of the Nation Immigration Convention. The commission urges diverting new citizens from New York to less congested ports on the Gulf and Atlantic coasts where agricultural labor is in demand. The executive committee includes Senator Lodge, Ben Ollingham, Congreve Bennett, and Charles V Neill.
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New York
Gulf Porte
Roosevelt
Senate
House
Henitor Lodge
Maseachunetts
Ben Mor Olllingham
Vermont
Man Bennett
Charles V Neill
Labor
Mary Baker Eddy Goes to Reward
Mary Baker Eddy, founder of Christian Science, died Saturday night in Marion, guarded as followers gather at her stone mansion. A simple funeral is planned pending arrival of her son George W. Glover from Lead, South Dakota. Thousands of telegrams of sympathy arrive from around the world. Eddy is said to have died of pneumonia.
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Jotun
Mary Faedy
Cariellan Setenes
Siple
Eddy
Warm fight over Panama expo site between San Francisco and New Orleans
Washington debates which city will host the Panama exposition as Congress opens. Louisiana Governor Saunders leads New Orleans advocates while San Francisco supporters push their case with data and arguments. Rival factions flood lawmakers with statistics and testimony, raising tensions between the two cities.
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Washington
San Francisco
New Orleans
Congress
Panama
Cov
Saunders
Louisiana
Crescent City
San
Citier
Big Aerial Show Begins In London
A sweeping aerial exhibition opens in London spanning sixteen weeks with displays from old to modern aircraft and a wartime baton display. January features a flying meet at Hyderham Sloper alongside top aviators from Britain and Europe, plus hopes for American entries.
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Hyderham Sloper
Fotrion Mrendy
Virginia company plans output rise at Tig Four mine
The Virginia nel company at Tig Four intends expanding operations and a new wage structure after year end. The cost will run to several shonsugd dollars as it hires a larger force of 164 miners to increase output. J. W. Pickend, advance agent for ALG Welds' minstrel show, visited the city arranging details for a December performance.
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Virginia Nel Company
Tig Four
Hujid Fen
J. W. Pickend
ALG, Welds
Eity
Norfolk & Western inspection voyage via Bluefield start
A fragmented report describes an annual inspection on the Norfolk and Western line beginning in Bluefield this morning, with officials from Roanoke and high railroad leaders attending a private car journey. Names and places appear garbled, but reference to W. Kietont and Lintabeyey suggests senior staff involvement amid unclear details.
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Norfolk & Western
Worth
Bluefield
Roanoke
W. Kietont
Lintabeyey
Leader Subscriptions Contest Prompts Quick Campaign Push
Amid a subscriber drive, candidates race to boost totals as double votes loom. Officials determine winners of the three seats, while the offer promises favorable pricing and urges immediate action before the deadline expires. Continued on page two.
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Ote Hollar
Juders
Fripwin
Bruderie
Suffragette Charged In Churchill Whipping Attempt
London December 5 The first suffragette arraigned in the votes for women struggle faced police court today charged with attempting to horse whip Home Secretary Churchill. The man’s name is Hugh Franklin and he was found guilty of assault and jailed for six weeks.
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London
Churchill
Ie Ilugh Franklin
Elks Lodge Memorial Service in Wheeling
The Muefleld Wheeling lodge held a large memorial gathering at the Fike Opera House with a fine musical program and Judge Frank Neabit delivering an elegiac tribute to deceased brethren. The lengthy list of departed members and a post ceremony ritual followed, including marches and readings.
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Muefleld Sky
Borrow
Fike’ Opera House
Coalfelds
Frank Neabit
Fhlowing
Lodge
W. F P. Stacker
Cowan
Iani Flesher
John
Youn
J. Hutson
C.J. Updyke
W. R. Noble
Leslie Day
Walter O'Malley
DH. Hornan
O'Leary
C. Pato
John Miter
M. A
Smith W. French
J. R. Oliver
Jopling
Dore
Honker
White
R. M. McGuffin
Brookshire
Watson
Chopinames
Eler Brown
Kolemn
Ambrose —Mosari
Pearson
Callreath Neal
Bile
Woman Dies Unexpectedly in Richmond Virginia
Obituary notice reports the sudden death of a woman in Richmond. The article notes the deceased was married to a local man, describes a brief hospital stay, and mentions family members including a husband Moylan Witten and other relatives. Burial arrangements are indicated to be at Palak allinnel, with local references to the town and churchman.
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MTN
Rokouat
Thmene
Ete
Mpa
Matlin
Phryl Wait
Alleytinnn
Pann
Neo
Mir
Moyera
Slater & Wen
RO Bunk
Ant
Hartia
McGuire
Moylan Witten
Palak Allinnel
Miefe
Heavy Snow Adjoins Predicted Across East Regions
A heavy snow storm sweeps east from the Great Lakes toward the Atlantic coast with subzero temperatures on the Canadian border. Dakota regions face the coldest weather in years as the deep freeze moves in over the next two to three days.
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Washington
Great Lakes
Edisonlike Ideas Spark Odd New Inventions
A jumble of 19th century New Jersey and New York notes mentions inventors including Edison and others who devise odd devices. Pigs fed into a chopping machine, a milk pipe line relay, and a hen counter are cited. A forthcoming “dervey commuter law” transformation yields a melody or lullaby like tune fitting various tastes.
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New York
Jersey
Thomas A. Edison Tires
New Jersey
Aaa
Wonin
Ener
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