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Newspaper

Bluefield Evening Leader

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1909

Page

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Estrada to Rosome the Offengwe Estrada Revolutionaries Near End War

Washington reports say Estrada’s government expects early offense to lead to Zelaya’s defeat. Castrillo, Nicaragua’s revolutionary envoy, predicts capture of Zelaya would end the conflict, with Zelaya tried as a criminal if captured. Reports also say Zelaya may be trapped, and marines are sailing to join forces in Nicaragua or Colon. The public demands Zelaya’s life as clashes continue.

Washington Castrillo Niccaragua Evolutionists Diaz Estrada Zelaya Rama Zelayi

Wardlaws tied to famed family in Ocey Snead case

Columbia December 14 Miss Virginia Wardlaw held by the grand jury at Wrange in connection with the Ocey Snead bathtub murder mystery is a well known Columbia figure. She is linked by blood and marriage to many South Carolina Virginia and Georgia families once prominent in business religion and society. Her father Rev John T Wardlaw of Oxlethrope and his wife a daughter of a Confederate veteran lawyer linked to longtime Methodist circles. The Sneade family and the Welds were reserved and their home at Olethrone reputedly a center of gossip in the region.

Columbia Virginia Wardlaw Wrange Ocey Snead South Carolina Wardiana Abbevills Yorkville Augusta Virginia He McGowane Perrin Means Lewises Park John Tt Wardlaw Oxlethrope Fletcher F Stead Mr Wardlaw Geore'a Sneade Olethrone Oglethrope

Successful Operation at St Luke's Hospital

Ceimoon Springs resident Great Neal was brought to St Luke's Hospital this morning after an operation involving Ct Ballard. Neal is recovering with the operation going along nicely and the patient expected to resume full activity.

Gt. Neal Ceimoon Springs St. Luke's Ct. Ballard

Senator Tillman Builds Weight Loss Routine in Recovery

Senator Tillman of South Carolina pursues health by slimming through a strict morning routine. He rises to a pillow on the floor, kicks a bedboard, and practices toe-tpe movements as he exercises. He reports progress as weight loss continues.

Tillman South Carolina Prade Vatan

Report on steerage conditions exposed on trans-Atlantic ships

A December Washington release details a Senate presented report by inflation commission special agents who traveled steerage aboard various steamers. Accounts describe appalling filth, odors, and dehumanizing mingling of men and women, with a nursemaid recounting days of misery and assaults aboard ships.

Washeston Inflation Commission Senate Agen

Marked for Bunko Schemes Warns of Confidence Tricks

A recent warning details a ring of fraudsters who posed as trusted figures to gain victims’ confidence. They targeted residents in the city, collecting money and promising returns, then vanished with funds totaling hundreds of dollars. Police urge vigilance and report multiple similar cases.

Erie Wreck Kills Three, Injures Eighteen

Three passengers were killed and eighteen badly hurt in a New York Central wreck near Northwest Erie shortly after midnight. Relief trains rushed to the scene as efforts were made to aid the injured and prevent further deaths.

Erie New York Central Northwest

Indicted Italians Tied to Extortion Plot in Toledo

Federal grand jury hands up 16 indictments against Italians in Toledo charged with using threats of torture or death to extort money from wealthy countrymen. One secret indictment targets a Black Hand style suspect not yet arrested. Of the sixteen, six are in custody in Ducas County jails, with the rest out on bond or at large.

Toledo Chel Reo Federal Grand Jury John Amicon Columbus Atrest Ducas County Liberty der Bond

Industrial report of N and W through 1908 to 1909

Roanoke December 14 F H LaBanme agricultural and industrial agent of the Norfolk and Western submitted to President Johnson an annual report on industrial and municipal improvements along the railroad line for the year ending June 30 1909. It records 1198 new concrete and farm developments 262 farms sold including 48862 acres average 190 acres per farm with price 1685. Municipal and industrial totals show 11 churches 47 schools 7 banks 5426 residences with business blocks 40 sawmills 9 new industries 1145 miles of public roads 24 new mines opened 41080 acres timber lands sold municipal improvements 4901000 and contemplated improvements 4656000 total cost 16 million dollars.

Roanoke F. H. LaBanme Norfolk & Western Johnson Lataume Enatine S16 Corop Iea

Hazing May Cost Dism SSAL9 A Hard Scene Told

According to reliable information the sound of abuse will be felt around the territory as hazing of students is charged Wednesday December 9 204. The recent hazing of Indy students is the central issue. Professors and officials report orders restricting learning and moral privileges.

Coorkee Hennatt Asaenty Avlivmey

King Leopold May Recover After Hernia Operation

Brusselly December 14 King Leopold underwent hernia surgery today. The operation was reportedly successful and he is described as fighting for life. Despite advanced age his mind remains clear and he can continue to direct affairs of state as he recovers.

Brusselly Leopold

Wie Wein Poeshontas coal Company completes new tipple

A new tipple for the Wie Wein Poeshontas coal Company will process 2000 tons of coal daily once finished in three weeks. Built under the supervision of Roberta of the Robert and Shafer Company of Chicago the project is on the old Brownlog property at Pocahontas. It stands as one of the largest mining facilities in the region. The report of Alex Hufford being shot at Iseystone is unsubstantiated as Baldwin-Felle agents say they have heard nothing about such an incident.

Foy Wie Wein Poeshontas Coal Company Roberta Rober and Shafer Company Chicago Brownlog Pocahontas Alex Hufford Iseystone Baldwin-Felle Agency Hufford Mr. Hufford

Grand Theatre Opens With Packed Vaudeville Shows

The Grand Theatre presented its initial vaudeville program to full houses with audiences pleased by the acts. Motion pictures were notably kool, adding to the evening’s entertainment.

Grand Theatre

No Truth in the Report About Secretary’s Statements

Washington secretary of aeronauty states there is no truth in the report about a portfo lio and says he will be reassociated by W. Thompson.

Washinton Dee WO. Thompson

Privates Pension Bills Passed Amid Turbulent Debate

Fragmentary report indicates private pension bills advanced in a tense session. Text includes garbled references to Portmaster, Yorwollle day, and figures like Kirk Abend, with unclear context and missing dates.

Bete Anime Lothy Fae

Papal Delegates and Cardinal Appointment Reported

A papal delegate to the United States and a cardinals appointment are noted in a historic church context. The report mentions Monsienor Faleoule as papal delegate for Vatican teaching authority and Monglynor Pateotto as possible American Cardinal. A separate historical line notes that Navid voted for President Grant in 1872.

Monsienor Faleoule Stites Vatican pMenihy Monglynor Pateotto Navid Grant

Trial of Night Riders Leaders In Tennessee Murder Case

Slow progress reported in the trial of Garret Jolson and Arthur Cloat, accused of Captain Quentin Rankin’s murder at the Wild Hotel. Witnesses described events leading to the crime and the capture of Rankin and Colonel Taylor by the gang.

Fae Union City Tenn Garret Jolson Arthur Cloat Feaders Quentin Renkin Burchard Wild Rankin Wrain Arkin Dolph H'eks Hankin Taylor Newtoy Armstrong Erie

Condemnation Proceedings in East Eng District

Condemnation actions filed in East Eng involve partners and property lands. The case lists mineral rights and site conditions, with multiple parties named and noted as defendants. Proceedings reference a ledge of property values and potential government action under local law.

Weather forecast glimpsed with unclear wording

An OCR fragment hints at a weather outlook for a region involving mountains and possibly a night period with cloud cover and fog. The readable parts mention conditions likely including rain or snow and cooler temperatures.

Seven Die in Tenement House Fire on Third and Sycamore

A devastating blaze in a basement at Third and Sycamore streets killed seven residents and left thirty badly burned or injured. Fire quickly spread through the structure, which was described as a tare building, with many tenants panicked and scrambling to escape. The fire caused extensive damage to the tenement and surrounding properties.

Severn Delleved Howe Sycamore

Division over Judge Lurton's supreme court appointment

Washington December 14 reports say the reelected judge HLH Lurton may not be confirmed to succeed Judge Peckham. A cabinet split emerges with several members opposing the appointment. The outcome hinges on senate confirmation and party support.

Washington Hlh Lurton Peckham Senate

President Taft Visits the Bowery Tonight

The president toured the Bowery in New York, observing the bread line and the ale house activity. Aged in loony tug for Male and will not return at on row, national party for liberals. Dublin dispatch notes the 11th National party backing Liberals in the forthcoming Budget.

Bowery New York Taft National Party For Liberals Dublin

Bishops Named by Pope Pius For Buffalo London and Minneapolis

Pope Pius appoints MF Fallon of Buffalo NY Olinop at London Conn and Rev Jina O Reilly of Minneapolis Nabop ce Purge ND named as bishops, with assignments spanning several cities and dioceses.

Pius Rone Dee H—Kope Pluie MF Fallon Buffalo N.Y

Henry IV and Orad Collision Outcomes in Court

Ambiguous OCR text describes a collision involving Henry IV and Orad with mentions of a serious condition for Queen and multiple court actions. It references a person named Parle and various garbled phrases about trials, hearings, and possible sentences.

Navy Boost Sought to Lift Fleet by Four Ships

Reports indicate Ree 1 and Le Hebe discuss a plan to add four battle ships to the navy. The push aims for a twenty percent strength increase over Ta and twenty five percent stronger than Germany, signaling a major naval expansion.

Waa Vaston

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