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Bluefield Evening Leader

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1910

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Eight Lose Lives in Greeno Mine Explosion at Tacoma

Tacoma Virginia dec reports confirm eight men died in the Greeno mine explosion near Tacoma with twelve men in the workings at the time, eight bodies recovered and two survivors E G Leapman and John Swede escaped via air pipe after the blast saving their lives. the scene drew officials and the government rescue car but all rescuers found no further trapped men.

Barrowman Bluefield Io the Greene Tacoma Ffteen G. Leapman John Swede Sn Ue Knoxville Tenn Ita James H. Barrowman Minnesota City F. D. Taylor Tom's Creek Taylor James Wilams Mr. Barrowman James Barrowman William Richie Arch ‘Leslie Lee Rollins Gus Ritchie Chas. Williams Geo. Miller Chas. Whitaker James Rosenbaum John Sitkee G. BP Leapman Mint Spe Willam Richie Wilistie Goon John Hendritck Uni Arch Leslie Chas Whitaker Chas Williams Gussie Ritchie Lee Roland John Hendrick R. P. Bruce H. Bond Spence

Gambling in City Discussed at Adjourned Board Meeting

At an adjourned session the Board of Affairs informally discussed city funds owed from assessments after a recent Supreme Court ruling and talked over collection methods. The gambling proposition was reviewed and left to the police commissioner and city attorney. No direct evidence supports gambling in the city. Chamber of Commerce holds regular meeting tonight at 8 in the Thornton building. all members urged to attend.

Board of Affaire Inet Supreme Court Chamber of Commerce Thornton

Favorable Senate Report on Court Nominations

The Senate Judiciary committee today reported favorably upon the nominations of Associate Justices Van Devanter and Latar to the United States Supreme Court. The nominations were sent to the subcommittee due to limited opposition to Mowars Knapp and Archifah.

Washington, Doe Senate Judiciary Committee Justicns van Devanter Latar United States Supreme Court Mowars Knapp Archifah

New York Hosts Debut of Chansons on Crinoline

In New York today a notable social event featured the premiere of a muting entertainment titled Chansons on Crinoline. Principal entertainer Mile. Genee, a dancer, led the performance at the Passa venue, marking a novel form of amusement praised by prominent New York women.

New York Dec Mile. Genee

Epidemic of Aeroplaneitis Upsets Atlanta Meet

Atlanta physicians warn of a new ailment tied to watching aircraft events. The disease causes neck and shoulder pain resembling a stiff rubberneck and is blamed on following flyers’ evolutions. Post, McCurdy and Ely headline a three day program with six events daily including racing distance altitude contests and bomb throwing.

Atlanta Post McCurdy Ely Alvators Georgia

Ten Ministers Are Journalists in New French Cabinet

Paris reports the 1911 Blue Armadac edition lists ten of sixteen ministers as journalists. Names include Klotz founder of La Voltaire, Pichon foreign minister, Lefevre for Petite Republique, Jens O Auro, Phech for Petite Parisian, Laffevre for Action, Girard for Petite Gironde, Dupuy for Petite Parisian, and Faure for Figaro. The record marks the largest number of journalists in a French cabinet, prompting the paper government label.

Paris Armadac M. Klotz la Voltaire Pichon Sustics M. Lefevre Petite Hepublique M.— Jens O 'Auro M. Phech M. Laffevre M. Girard Petite Gironde M. Dupuy M. Faure

West Virginia Officer Given Leave to Leave Army

Washington Dee Charton of Jackson Eleventh Cavalry at Fort Ogtethropt has been granted a leave of absence from today until the first of next year, when he will quit the army. He was appointed to West Point from West Virginia six years ago.

Washington Charton Jackson Eleventh Cavalry Fort Ogtethropt Tuiday West Point

Prosecution Aims to Break Up Patent Trusts

Washington reports Attorney General Wickersham has announced steps to prosecute trusts using patent rights to fix prices. Over two weeks special agents studied cases targeting the electric trust. Up to 35 defendants including General Electric Co and Wealthgrouse Co face criminal or civil action based on collected evidence.

Washington Atorney General Wickershang Electric Trust Irene Ethlnally General Electric Co Wealthgrouse Co

Railroads Overcapitalized in Several States Report Says

Figures presented to the Michigan State Commerce Commission show in some states railroads claim no real return on invested capital. Minnesota reports property values and capitalization far above actual worth, South Dakota and Wisconsin figures exceed real value, while Wyoming’s laws produce inflated estimates. Shippers warn watering stock benefits only a few roads, leaving many undercapitalized. HOLD CATHOLIC SYNOD. New York reports Priests and members gathering as Ethos Me Donnell opens the Lone fund with plans and a possible new assembly.

Washington Eo Miter State Commerce Commission Sone Teresa State Allroad Commission Minnesota South Dakots Wincowain

Traction stocks lead early trading amid market shifts

New York dispatch notes traction shares influencing initial dealings as Interurban Metropolitan leads gains in a mixed session. Railroads Union Pacific and Lehigh Valley rise, steel remains strong while cotton holds steady and grains slip in early Chicago prices.

New York Interurban Metropolitan Union Pacific Lehigh Valley

Mayor of City Killed in Fire in La Grange Kentucky

A La Grange mayor was killed when a chimney fell during a house fire in the city. Two firemen were injured, one possibly fatally, as they battled the blaze this morning.

la Grange Mayne Colline McDowell Chinmey Mehitnye Throweh Floor

Funeral of Mrs Julia Gregory

Funeral services for Mrs Julia Gregory were held yesterday afternoon at Welook Mere Oreory. She was celebrated as aged fifty five and died Monday. Prominent in her community, she was held in high esteem by neighbors and friends. Debts and legal actions involving Frank Werden and Charlie Worden were reviewed in relation to wages and loans tied to the Wert Vir inte Rall company. The injunctions barred wage collection from Worden employees as proceedings continued.

Steward Browers Stoweraville Julie Gregory Hontingnon Pee Suage Lee Httle Wintwin Cmene Orineley & Company Grinneey and Company Charlie Worden

Entombed Men Feared Lost in Colorado Coal Mine Fire

A Leyden Colorado coal mine fire trapped twelve men underground with reports of heavy fumes and blocked access. Rescue efforts battled flames as officials feared all are dead, despite continuous attempts to halt the blaze and reach the victims.

Denver Colo Dee Leyden

Massacre reported in Turkish villages in Syria

Refugees arriving in Jerusalem recount hundreds slain by Bedouin fanatics in Syria. Turkish soldiers and officers killed, women and children driven before the tribesmen, forts overrun, and captives seized from devastated villages amid brutal tortures.

Jerusalem Palestine Syria

Fair Violator of the Johnson Law Sparks Street Scams

Agents ply residence streets selling cheap jewelry and books in a land office style scam touching on Dickens sets, kitchen knives, and other wares. A woman imitates authority while an undercover seller hawks trinkets as a crowd gawks, amid warnings and humorous exchanges. A separate note says Gov White will not attend a White House dinner due to pressing business.

Father Ugen Dmeelee Belekly Taft Washinton Mee Gov Otra White New York Gov. White Almete Ie

Farmers push downward tariff revision in Dominion meeting

Ottawa delegates from coast to coast demand immediate tariff cuts to aid revenue and permit freer foreign trade. They urge removal of duties, tax relief, and government ownership of terminal facilities to boost western grain exports and reduce costs, with calls for broader reciprocity and railroad reforms.

Oltawa Ont Dominion Litera Canada R Maritine Provingen Britiel Columbia Ottawa Anoet Cnainhnoue Vorinion Reasen Beaat Rome Ates Monl Weetern Hudson's The Halls Extern Canady Meron

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