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Bluefield Evening Leader

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1909

Page

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Blockade rumored as Nicaragua battles intensify

United States preparing to bottle up coast towns as Zelaya’s forces clash with Estrada near Rama. Desultory fighting continues at Rama while Zelaya’s army appears routed at Bluefields and a death sentence for General Vazquez is reported amid Mexican backing for Nicaragua against the United States.

United States Bluefieds Nicaragua Themerican News Service Estrada Zelaya Washington Zeaya Neve Hive Panama Vazquez Evtreda Rama Mexico U.a

Tin Plate Strike Turmoil Hits Steathers Ohio

A house used by striking tin workers was blown up with dynamite in Steathers, Ohio, injuring no one. The Aetna Standard and American Sheet and Tinplate strike continues. Pittsburg conference results are undisclosed. Estimated costs reach $100,000. state troops remain to secure a settlement.

Steathers Ohio Aetna Standard American Sheet and Tinplate Om Poges Pittsburg

Creel to Travel to Washington on Mexican Mission

Mexico City dispatch reports Enrique Creel, former ambassador to the United States and Governor of Chihuahua, will leave Mexico City to conduct a mission in Washington. He aims to present Mexico's stance on Central American affairs and the Nicaragua situation, following a diplomatic exchange about a peaceful settlement plan.

Mexico City Enrique ¢. Creel Chibtala Washington Creet Mexico Martecal United Stutya Nicaragman Creel United States

Virginia Memorial Site Fight Moves to New Location

The commission, led by Gov Omwatn and Senator John W. Daniel, met in Washington to select an alternate site for the Virginia monument after the War Department blocked the Getttysburg Bloody Angle location. Secretary of War Mekernon refused to revoke the ban, and plans pivot to a spring opening with a different locale and ongoing coal shipping considerations.

Inia John W Mekernon Gorton Fontanton Fierch Pocahontas Harmon Teft Five Oaks

Back in the Wet Column in Mastache City

A fragmented weather column reports recent rain in Mastache City and notes older forecasts or records. The readable text mentions stone retirement and various local names amidst unclear phrases and missing details.

Horion Mastache Feore

Miss Goldwein On Mrs Belmont Rumor

Miss Coldman speaks on Mrs Belmont and Ros ie Goldwein A unnamed angel in New York pledges to devote time to aiding charitable efforts The Belmont society leader in New York weighs in about patronage and public image amid a murky social scene

Miss Coldman Mrs. Belmont Rosie Nick Rimae Goldwein Anrel Belmint Beder New York Tema Belmont

Railroad Rates Are Excessive Across Misstate River

The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that railroads charging freight rates on the Misstate River are excessive and harmful to national interests. The decision was announced today by the agency, highlighting burdens on Milde interests and regional industries.

Washington Dee Interstate Commerce Commission Boone

Motive Fails To Clear Card Party Killing At Hotel

Edwin Mosby proprietor of a hotel in Bluefield was shot to death by Frank Welch after a dispute over a card game. Welch fled toward Devens after the shooting and had not been captured by morning. Mosby, a longtime resident, left a wife and children distressed by the tragedy as authorities pursued Welch, who faced strong suspicion.

Ineger Edwin Mosby Wis Frank Welch Welch Deven Mosby Wen Ieper

Col Mosby Seventy Six and Still Active in Washington

Col Mosby remains seventy six and active in Washington. The report notes his continuing influence, with references to Civil War era exploits and ongoing public presence, highlighting past confrontations and current engagements.

Col. Mosby

United States Banks Face 21 Billion Resource Loss

The Quant Tie report notes a loss of 21 billion in resources across U S banks due to drought and equipment failures. Pump failures halt water supply at Tiuefield yard forcing engines to seek water at Flat Top. Graham pumps also reported out of order. Col. DeMord and Ontario Rbing Company partners plan a smelter project near Twin Lakes, with several residents involved, aiming to start in early August.

Tiuefield Graham O. I. DeMord Ontario Rbning Company Twin Lakes Col

White slave traffic case shocks Atlanta crowd

In Atlanta on December 8 Cleo Evane, a strikingly young woman, acted as agent in a white slave scheme and urged detaining two teens bound for Columbus Ohio. Police found the girls at the station with Columbus tickets. Evane, a former city bookkeeper, claimed she intended to rescue the girls and feared the men involved. The younger victims, both under nineteen, faced court as investigators press for penalties.

Atlanta Cleo Evane Muse Lave Trate Columbus Ohio Mita Kevans Aerosper Evans Wonan ColuHins Vane Trovles Wittin Arans

King Leopold Reported Dying Amid Turmoil in Africa

Fragmentary dispatches indicate King Leopold is near death amid reports from Trrumeetia Mei See Kina Lanpedit Hetatiin Me eeyanrtedt Wyn ofitmatyier. Conditions in the region worsen as local factions clash and international observers await official confirmation on the monarch’s status.

Trrumeetia Kina

Arrested for Attempting to Defraud Alleged Plot to Kill Son

Will Norman Cox of Sentlf Muetlord was arrested on a warrant sworn by Princeton officers for attempting to obtain money under a scheme tied to a death plot against his son. He faced suit for $10,000 damages from the Bluestone Praedon Cony Dany On coMA. Attorneys for Cox contested the allegations and he remained in custody as investigators pursued the case.

Norman Cox Sentlf Bia Abe

Williams Not Aspirant For High Office In Virginia

Richmond reports Judge Martin Wien denies plans to seek appointment as attorney general or other top post. The piece notes proposals involving Samuel Wilttome and Bob Cox, with mentions of Governor Glascock, attempts for requisition, and a tense court scene between Joseph Saunders and Judge Williams.

Glanscook Virgines Vingtota Samuel Wo Wilttome Aa Font Idee Joseph MM. Bander Supreme Court Wort Viricaia Im Will Code Jadeo Willams Tornef Blows Wistie Nidse Saunders W Smith Metowell Hay Ghiedock

Alleged Eleven Thousand Dollar Discrepancies

In Milita County a county official reports public funds appear miscounted by about eleven thousand dollars. Townsend oversees the investigation, with statements indicating irregularities in property assessments and potential discrepancies across multiple accounts. The inquiry seeks to determine responsible parties and recover losses.

Waterways Convention in Session President Taft Delivers Address

At the Willard Hotel in Washington about 1000 delegates gather for the Waterways Congress. The program features remarks by President Taft and a slate including governors, diplomats, and lawmakers discussing inland waterways and harbors policy, with plans for sessions on Thursday and Friday.

Wellton Deck Stem Dale Congress Henk Tatt Coouworton Hall Rew Willard Hotel We Manadell Tate Pre

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