Prisoner Capture in Princeton and Taft Speech at River and Harbors
Turks key arrest in Princeton breakout case described with details of Wilson and other escapees including Northcross Watkins and Arthur. Wilson captured in Bluefield while boarding west bound freight. Taft opens seventh annual River and Harbors Congress in Washington as 1400 deepwater enthusiasts attend. Delegates include Randasell and De La Barra on South waterways. US finances show 25000 dollars spent on waterways leases.
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Alex Hufford
Welch
A. M. Wade
Marytown
Baldwin-Felts Detective Agency
City
Frank
Turkey
Norfolk & Western
Bluefield
Princeton
Albert Watkins
Joe Arthur
Northcross
Wilson
Washington
Pec
Taft
Reverend Johnson to Lead Gould Oklahoma Methodist Church
Rev T Johnson and family depart for Gould Oklahoma to assume charge of the Southern Methodist church there. He has thirteen years in ministry, faced earlier threats, left shoe business in Blue Field to join Holston Conference, then Williamson appointment, now takes Oklahoma pastorate. regarded as an efficient minister.
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Johnon
Gould Oklahoma
Southern Methodist Church
Johnson
Blnefield
Princeton Avenue
Holston
Williamson
Oklahoma
Likely Job for Fossil Expert in Government Hiring
Washington reports civil service exams begin today for paleontology posts with the Geological Survey and an inspector role in animal husbandry. The positions promise good pay though initial openings show no hires yet.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Civil Service Commissions
Geological Survey
Bureau of
Bitter Creek Waterway Fate Echoes Taft Plan
Washington notes gloom over Bitter creek as President Taft signals limiting federal funds for extensive river and harbor improvements. Delegates fear Bitter creek may vanish from navigable maps while Congress shifts to finishing already started projects. Contests and critiques claim the piecework approach harms broader waterway progress and local constituents.
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Washington
Bitter Creek
Taft
Hitter Creek
Ditter Creek
Gidilee
Taft Har
Children’s Aid Society to Hold Charity Coat Sale
The Presbyterian Church’s Children’s Aid Society plans a coat sale this Thursday at 8 pm, inviting attendees to contribute a free will offering to support local children. The event will be held at the church.
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Chiliven'y Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Ehireh
Market Tone Improves Amid Early Trading Gains
New York dispatch notes a firmer tone after an initial flat hour with gains. Steel and rail stocks show modest up moves while wheat and corn fluctuate, oats dull. Provisions open steady as cotton prices hold near opening levels with some intraday easing.
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New York
Advancns Steel
Dec
Vita
Medical Society of McDowell to Elect Officers at Northfork
The Medical Society of McDowell county will hold its regular meeting at Northfork Hall to elect officers. After the business portion a banquet will follow with eating and socializing. Attending doctors include BH Thompson WH Mt Clair and WC Sinha from Hinefield?
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Medical Society of
McDowell County
Mowenie Hall
Northfork
Hinefield
BH. Thompson
Mt. Clair
WC. Sinah
Admitted Story as Evidence Shocks Cambridge Hearing
Tiattie La finns testifies amid arrest rumors as G. Lee and Glover figures appear. The day’s testimony, read from a report, covers a tense scene with delayed train arrivals in Norfolk division areas and reflects broader investigative momentum. Sealed naval witness records opened for procurement of vessels at the Navy Yard Brattle. Concord vessel valued at 44 dollars and a half thousand for the Toron task noted.
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Cambridge, Main
Don
Tiattie la Finns
Ohovetice
Kho
G. Lee
Glover
Tadge
Keely Pallee
Washington
Nwey
United States
Auto Club Election Plans Tenth Anniversary Meeting
New York announces the Long Island Automobile Club will hold its tenth anniversary event with an annual meeting and transit review. William Schimeot is named to present, with proceedings at the venue in December.
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Auto Club
New York
Dee
William Sehimeot
To Strike or Not Strike Dominates Brotherhood Rail Talks
Chicago December reports a sweeping wage dispute involving sixty one railroads and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Grand Chief Warren G Blane signals a near unanimous strike vote unless compensatory wage increases and better working conditions are agreed. If talks fail, an engine-wide shut down across the West, South and North of Chicago could halt about 84 000 engines. The dispute centers on a 7 percent wage rise and related working condition changes, with engineers seeking earlier locomotives care and other concessions. Major lines listed include Santa Fe Canadian Pacific Northwestern and Missouri Pacific among others.
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Chicago
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
W Ie
Grand Ciel
Warren G. Blane
Brotherhood
Hiv Jne
All Ponds West
South Am
Trolu
Engineera Ask Alyo
Santa Fe
Canadian Pacific
Ciient Wester
Northwestern
Wurthuton
Stianuke
Colorado
Souther
Katwas
Chiy Southern
Kats
Maone
Mion
Creat Northers
Iliioin Central
Missouri
Pacifie
Leekieland
Frisco
Southern Paefic
Union Traffic
St. Louis
Southwestern
Mei Hoe Todve
Lon Angeles
Suit
Ripley Promoted To Chief Clerk At Norfolk & Western
Mr. Ripley receives a promotion to chief clerk overseeing main offices after long service as a capable subordinate. Details show he will assume wider responsibilities in the division, with friends noting the move while anxious about his departure from local duties. He plans to visit Ports MOUTE for official hearings on the new position and related coupons.
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Jeu
Ie Sorfolk
Western Ear
Obie
de Herutiee
Ft. Carny
Selote
Ripley
Tm Egit
Ballinger Committee On Interior Pours Pearlint Peroxide
A cryptic report mentions a Ballinger committee piling pearlint peroxide and calcium carbonate in relation to the interior secretary. The text reads as a fragment from a historical page with unclear context and terminology.
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Interior
Unveiling of Von Stuben Statue in Washington
A large ceremony in Washington unveiled the United States memorial to Gen Baron Von Steuben with President Taft present. About 20,000 visitors gathered as German and American groups participated, and funding provisions were noted for the monument and related commemorations.
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Washington
Taft
Count von Hernstatt
Richard Martholdt
Charles A. Hoxiines
National German Alliance
United States
Haron von Steuben
Dickerson
Miew Helen Taft
Washington, Bee. T
Beers Jdiry
Udad
Baron von Steuben
Meanest Wife in the World headline smears domestic strife
An Brooklyn man aged about 70 complains in court that his wife controls all funds and chores. He must wash dishes, cook, iron, clean, and manage household tasks while she prunes his allowance and limits his smoking. The court records reveal his claim that matrimony is a harsher game than football and that his wife is the meanest.
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New York
Magiarote Aspinall
Hroaklyn
Elise Sie
Mrootlyn Eiliven
Two Days of Double Vote Urged by Leader
The Leader reports a push for double voting in two wards with a chaotic layout of names and dates. An auditor will tabulate results, showing only current printed counts to indicate which candidate leads before final tallies.
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Utah
Young
Chi
Ah Espert
Ant de Cercent
Eseh
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