Changes to Congress Foreseen in President's Message
Washington December 10 A cabinet meeting today reviewed the president's message to Congress. The document will urge interstate commerce reforms including creation of 40 Interstate Commerce Commission districts, federal licensing of corporations, and federal control of stocks and bonds. It also signals likely changes to the Interstate Commerce Act and related laws. Senator Money of Mississippi was elected minority leader by the Democratic caucus. Senator Shively of Indiana named vice chairman. Money referenced resignation of Senator Culberson of Texas, who retires due to pressure from Meslin forces. Will assume Senate leadership limits and a shift in the Congo-era appointments as of March 4, 1911.
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Washington
Congress
Interstate Commerce Coum
Jasons
Money
Hernano J. Money
Mississippi
Cyber House
Shiveley
Indiana
Culverson
Atlantic Ciy
Texas
Congo
Senate
Hemensway
Wreck of Ten Coal Cars At North Fork Hollow
Ten coal cars were wrecked when an engine ran out of control on the grade at North Fork Hollow. The engineer and fireman escaped with minor injuries as ten fifty ton hoppers toppled into the yard. Cleanup crews began work and expected to clear the wreck by night.
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Norifork
Northfork Hollow
Drinau
Prohibitive Cotton Prices Cut Mills Short on Work
London reports a drastic drop in employment as prohibitive cotton prices force thousands of workers off the job. Mills struggle to operate amid high costs and reduced demand, ending in widespread lay-offs and market uncertainty.
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London
Vorkien
Choimline
Vaudeville at Grand Theatre Headlines Monday Night Show
Vaudeville at the Grand Theatre features a high energy lineup on Monday night. The program includes the Joffre’s honking money and performances by Repradinn af fieetehting rhe eer. The show offers a mix of acts from 50 minutes in length to twelve acts in one evening.
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Joffrer
Avery
Romney
Missing woman linked to Christiansburg case shocks town
In Christiansburg Virginia on December 10 clues point to Mee Caoine Martin mother of A Ocey Snead who disappeared after leaving town three weeks ago. Reported sightings describe a railroad ticket and a hired conveyance taking her toward rural areas. the case ties to Mrs OCey Bread’s death and a jail holding of Mrs Wardlaw in Orange。
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Christianabene
Caoine Martin
Ocey Snead
Vietin
East Orange
Christiansburg
Martin
Chestiansburg
Rairoad
Mra. Martin
Wardlaw
He Orange
Ned
OcCey Bread
Mongomery Femure Academy
School For Wine
Coffman's Test Track Aims At Waterproof Road Bed
Col W A Coffman once held ten feet of test track near the tower for the Broxstone Transation Company. His patent for a morl-concrete waterproof track and road bed was cited. Since then no repairs have been required though the company has spent $40 a month on rear repairs. Bitolt and WFP stimicharger Lim Miernan of Nemours were en route to Poonhontas.
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W. A.coffman
Broxstone ‘Trantion Company
Bitolt
WFP
Stimicharger Lim Miernan of
Nemours
Poonhontas
Violation of Hepburn Act Arrests Lumber Company Agent
A lumber company agent was arrested and jailed for alleged Hepburn Act violations. The incident centers on alleged bribery and theft involving a carded shipment and a company official, with further details noted as pending. The case references enforcement by the Pallfond company and a May event schedule.
Round Table in Bluefield Draws Large Teacher Group
Teachers from surrounding districts attend the Teach Institute near Hoover Pond district in Bluefield. The morning program opened with devotional exercises led by Rev. Kegley and featured speeches by Prof J B Law, Principal D J Cote, and Assoc State Supt Ly Mrlend. An afternoon session covered practical work in elementary sciences and remarks by Dr Waltman T Barbey. The West Virginia Mining Institute closed its Huntington session with a banquet for 300.
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Hoover Pond
Seasion
Tig
Higginbotham
Hue
Rew. Kegley
J. B. Law
West End
D. J. Cote
Ramsey Street
Mins Hvelyn Shirey
Mrlend
H. Hartley
Waltman T Barbey
University of West Virginia
Mise Grace
Thompson
Tybereutosia
Seston
J. L. Friend
Raleigh
Profa, Dennis
Harovd
State Normal School At
Athens
Lee
McDowell County
West Virginia Mining Institute
Huntington
Chamber of Commerce
Hutington
Frederick
Relig
Bluefield
Fire Ravages Pheasri Ward Endangering Town Shops
A $50,000 blaze destroyed farm buildings and ruined lower floors occupied by Moolick & Howard grocers L. Painter jeweler A. Th Tiunt racket store and a barber shop. Above were the opera house and offices of Dr W W Chemin W L McGavock insurer W Gillmor with several rooms. Roanoke Wis fire department responded quickly but fire control delayed until engine arrived. Total damage about $50,000 with insurance not covering losses.
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Moolick & Howard
L. Painter
A. TH
Tiunt
Opera
W. W. Chemin
W. L. McGavock
W. Gillmor
Deutis
Varius
Fire Department of
Roanoke
Fake Fight Saga Promises Salt Lake City Bout
Reported remarks by Rickard claim a staged boxing event with promised payouts and assurances. The piece notes Riley’s denial of involvement and asserts Jeffries will Tar with heason while implying sales and preparations proceeding in Salt Lake City.
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Button
Dee
Salt Lake City
Rickard
Riley Hero
Tam Wick
Crooke
Fotineen
Jeffries
Goffroth
Gloanm
Bosenthott
Gee Cuttingla Factoring Plant Wins Big Prize
A factory ranking, Gee Cuttingla, achieved a top prize valued at £9500 in a contest at Austria. The event highlighted the plant’s efficiency and production quality as it secured the award amid strong competition.
Biggest oil well in the state detonates high output
Fairavont reports the K Bh Swiger well near Shinnaton yields about 12,000 barrels per day, the largest in the state. One hundred men dig and lay pipe as tanks are erected. The gusher has flowed for 14 days, delivering roughly $15,000 daily income while other wells are readied.
Ten Men Entombed In Flooded Mine Rescue Efforts
A flooded mine traps ten miners as rescue teams work through treacherous passages. Efforts focus on reaching the miners, with hopeful signs and ongoing operations expected into May.
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Kambereh
Water Division Office Reorganized Amid Rushed Debrief
Fragmentary OCR reads as a water division office change and new leadership noted alongside scattered names and terms. The text references Wong bested Ly and mentions several unclear proper nouns and potential project or location tags.
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Wong
Hig Pon
Luke
Fire Near Buffalo Causes Large Losses
A text fragment reports a major blaze near Buffalo causing about 100000 in damages. The article names Boirale Dee and Pine as involved parties and mentions government official Willy Dienes. Details are fragmentary and the outcome unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Willy Dienes
Fractured OCR Reveals Fragmented Divorce Suit Claims
The fragmentary text alleges a New York society figure Mrs. Brokaw accused her husband of fooling her, threats of breaches, and various dramatic claims. Court records characterize the details as frivolous and the passage is heavily garbled.
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New York
Brokaw
Heath
Von
Jimmy Martin
Court
Willy
Fort at Cheapeake Bay Boosts Taft Era Defense Plan
Article discusses President Taft's memorandum to Congress favoring fort construction at the Chesapeake mouth between Capen Hawry and Chiles. The fort aims to deter Mediterranean threats, protect spring rivers, and shield Hampton Roads. Virginia and Maryland are urged to support Britain.
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Washington
Claya Abdiates 18 Three Weeks Amid Turmoil
Fragmented report details political upheaval with abdication talk and revolutionary tensions. It notes ships carrying arms and ammunition from Puerto Cabezas amid claims of forces opposing a president, with insurgent fortifications and delayed military actions in the region.
Racing to a mild climate in Southern California
Fragmented OCR text describes a move toward mild Southern California climates with mentions of people and a medical context, including pneumonia and recovery. The legible parts reference Los Angeles and possible figures like Romine Che and Dee, but specifics are unclear. Overall, the readable content hints at climate or health-related discussion tied to Southern California.
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Dee
Romine Che
Los Angeles
Mote Stee
California
Teddy Bags Big Bunch In Odd Purchase Tale
A garbled OCR item mentions Teddy and a large bunch tied to purchases and property. Names appear distorted making specifics unclear while referencing a Milwaukee reading on credits and a purchase event.
Two Men Killed by Train Near Stony Gap and Powell’s Valley
In Gap, Virginia, about 20 year old Bie Quinn and Leo nard Andersen died when struck by an engine on the line between the Nashville railway depot and local transfer. The collision occurred as they traveled from the depot toward town. An investigation found the train crew reported the deaths immediately.
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Quinn
Leonard Andersen
Belie
I ‘Ly
Stony Gap
Powell
Valeaf Road
Lo «le
Nashvilly
Dinet Nanint Pany
Hownem Enon
Teton
Ananal Qulon
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