Secretaries Down Over War Scare Report Fallout
Washington December 17 The administration hag at war over the suppressed war scare report of Secretary Dickinson The President is enraged and reportedly may demand Dickinson resignation Major General Wood a Roosevelt protege is under fire for his role in the fiasco White House and War Department relations are strained Taft signals unwillingness to back higher military spending at present.
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Washington
Dickinson
Wood
Roosevelt
White House
War Department
Taft
American gun play in London shocks city
London Dec 17 An American West holdup in Low Street left two policemen dead and three others seriously wounded as burglars believed to be Americans fired on officers outside a goldsmith shop. Five policemen entered the building and were wounded. the burglars escaped.
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London
Low
Weighing Coal Shifts to Portsmouth Ohio
Beginning February 1 all western coal and coke shipments will be weighed at Portsmouth Ohio instead of Vivian and Williamson West Virginia. The change speeds western movement due to better weighing facilities but sales agencies differ. Some say it expedites, others fear a disadvantage from load checks and poor field to Portsmouth telephone communication.
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Portsmouth
Ohio
Vivian and Williamson
W. Va
Jury Disagrees in O'Neal Browne Bribery Trial
After eighteen hours of deliberation the jury in the Oswald Browne bribery case against Lee O'Neil Browne failed to reach a verdict and was discharged. Also noted is Capt D A Barger and family returning to Shawnville Virginia for Christmas from a coal operation visit.
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Chicago
Charles Hy Ernstein
Aequir Lee
O'Neil Browne
William Lorimer
Senate
D. A. Barger
Man Burned at Matoaka in Mine Bone Dump Tragedy
An unknown man perished by fire and possible gas suffocation at the Panoma Coal Operation in Matoaka while warming himself on refuse from the mine. His charred remains were found by arriving workers with no clues to identity, leading authorities to believe he was a tramp.
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Pan‘oma
Matoaka
Detectives find Montélla Watcha guilty in Lynching Case
Newark December 17 Montélla Watcha was found guilty today of manslaughter in the killing of Carl Etherington a private detective hired by the dry forces to gather evidence against saloons Etherington was seized from jail by a mob and lynched nachdem authorities attempted arrest after a raid
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Newark
Montélla
Watcha
Carl Etherington
Etherington
Paris Banker’s 75000 Cigar Band Auction Sparks Interest
A French banker left a vast hobby collection of about 75000 cigar bands to be auctioned in Paris. His heirs sold the set to a curios dealer for five dollars, who now advertises it as the most complete collection of its kind in existence. The buyer hopes for a handsome profit from today's sale.
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Paris
Bodington Grocery Advertises Stock and Trade
J E Bodington of 153 Princeton avenue promotes a growing store known across the coalfields. From Pocahontas he draws trust and aims for larger trade under current ownership. AL HL Metz Wilson announces a December 26 performance at Hike Opera House blending fairy and human elements in a Wilson drama with new songs.
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Bodington Grocery
Princeton Avenue
J. E. Bodington
Pocahontas
Atock
Estera
Bodington Froverr
AL. H
Metz
Board Extends Franchise For Six Months
At a regular meeting of the Board for Affairs yesterday an ordinance extended the Bluefield Gas and Fuel Company's franchise for six months due to delays in locating the plant. W B Ross, attorney for the company, requested the extension and the ordinance was unanimously approved. Little business was transacted. The police judge reported a November fines total of 611 dollars, 251 cash and the rest met on the streets. W A Bodell's account for jail work was accepted.
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Board For Affairs
Bluefield Gas &Fuel Company
W. B. Ross
W. A. Bodell
Ecfty
Cancer curable by vaccination proposed by doctor
New York December 17. Dr H R Gaylord of Buffalo, head of a cancer laboratory, claims vaccination can cure cancer if given in time and urges New York to establish a hospital to treat cancer by his method. A special joint committee on state institutions is considering the matter. He says demonstrations on animals prove the vaccine can cure cancer.
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New York
H. R. Gaylord
Buffalo
Caner
Gaylord
Cockroaches Save $15 Monthly in San Francisco Gas Meter
In San Francisco a local firm saved about $15 a month on gas until roaches clogged their meter causing it to rise to 26 dollars. A detective found the meter jammed with cockroaches, explaining the spike in usage. The story notes a quirky discovery of the roach problem and its impact on charges.
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San Francisco
San Franciscan
Leader Offers 1911 Hudson Touring Car In Bluefield Contest
In Bluefield crowds gather to view the Hudson Touring Car on display at The Leader office as the paper prepares to award the prize to a successful subscriber on December 24 1910. The contest began October 25 and judges will determine the winners after tallying votes and subscriptions. The car valued at $1250 plus additional prizes includes a bedroom suite a diamond ring and a gold watch with freight charged by the paper.
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Bluefield
Leader
Automobile J
Theler
Hudson Motor Company
Wome
Pi Montes
United Goodewill
Judge Sanders in Kimball Gage and court demurrage ruling
Judge Joseph M. Sanders returned from Charleston after arguing for R L Fitch in a mandamus case to force Kimball town council to appoint J W Smith as commissioner of elections for the Citizen's party. The writ was granted for the January election. Also, the Interstate Commerce Commission held private freight cars fall under demurrage rules, backing railroads in Proctor & Gamble and Indian Refining cases.
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Joseph M. Sanders
Charleston
Supreme Court
R. L. Fiich
Kimball
J. W. Smith
R. L. Fitch
McDowell County
W. C. Cook
Charles K. Adams
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Proctor & Gamble Co
Cincinnati
Cincimnnat, Hamilton & Dayton Railway
Indian Refining Company
Meter Rate Changes At Bluentone Traction Company
The Bluentone Traction Company will set a minimum monthly meter rate of 75 cents after December readings for all meters under 75 cents. The change, approved by the supreme court, affects those with current charges below the minimum. residents owing less than seven dollars will pay the new 75 cent minimum after December. A local official, Randers of Binefield, noted for handling legal matters, discussed the update.
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Bluentone Traction Company
Metern
Watson of Fairmont Seeks United States Senate Seat
Clarence W. Watson of Fairmont, West Virginia, a Democratic candidate to succeed Navathan B. Scott, is a native miner and businessman. Born in 1864, he rose to head Consolidation Coal Company and Fairmont Coal, with extensive holdings in Kentucky and the Big Sandy region. Supporters tout his practical mining experience and party loyalty, while opponents question wealth but praise a capable public servant ready to address tariff and transportation issues. Continued on page three.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Dee
Clarence W. Watson
United States Senate
Navthan B. Scott
West Virginia
Marion County
West Virrinn
James Otln Watson
Clarehce Watson
Hardy Moneer
Eircult Clere
That
Baltimore and Ohio
Watson
Buet Hess
Monongahela Valley
Clarence Watson
Haymond
Aapi
Scott
Senate
Fairmont Normal School
West, Virginia University
Mr. Watson
Sir Watson
Big Sandy
Kentucky
Neal
Crlieiam
Ainet
Me Wateson
West
Ian
United States
Watton
Fiy Corporation
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The
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Thamari
Shanghai
China
Racer County Automobile
E. H. Thompson
Blueheld
Hazel Becker
Ames S. Clark
Welch
Bluettone Traction Company
Upreme
Supreme Yn
Randers
Binefield
Supreme Eourt
Harlem
Tom Mall
Vivier
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