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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1909
Page
1
A fragmentary notice reports a bitter battle to complete an estate railway project associated with Leopold I. February 1 marks a contentious milestone as factions, including Holston and Wel, align against opposing interests led by Vaughan Metropolis in a tense regional clash.
Brussels dispatch reports bitter royal friction over Baroness Vaughn amid Leopold succession turmoil. Princess Tsouise faction and Vatican validation of Leopold’s marriage spark claims her son may be heir, risking further political crisis in a cabinet-led nation.
In Boston on December 18 thirty two horses valued at about forty thousand dollars were destroyed in a livery stable fire. RB Hudson appointed general superintendent of the Norfolk Sanitan railway to assume office January first. He previously served as trainmaster on the Pocahontas division of the Norfolk and Western, headquartered in Bluefield, leaving the Birmingham division of the Southern.
Kseaton December 18 John C Hadrock a prominent Boston lawyer who recently filed papers nominating himself for mayor was arrested today on charges of filing false affidavits.
A Pennsylvania company placed the largest steel coal car order ever with the Pressed Steel Car Company. The deal, totaling thousands of cars including hoppers and gondolas, eclipses any previous order in railroad history.
Representatives of wholesale furniture and grocery firms and a new packing house visited Northfork to inspect land and consider building. No contracts were signed yet, but optimism remains high about securing development. L. G. Tohey offered land to builders to erect facilities, aiming to attract industry to the town.
George David, sought in Pennington Gap on rape charges, was arrested today by Chief Newkirk and Special Moet Stewart Browers. He admitted guilt and was taken into custody. Local records show connections to firm PIite burg directory publishers and multiple city entities in the investigation.
New York December 15. Following the conviction of five sugar refinery employees in a crooked customs inquiry, the government is going after higher level officials. Prosecutions will be brought against company officials responsible for fraud perpetuated by subordinates.
Six inmates broke jail at Norton Tas early yesterday and have eluded capture. One crippled prisoner claims an accomplice aided the breakout. Authorities hunt for the missing men as inquiries proceed. Richmond reports indicate a potential delay in a separate requisition case. Judge Williams and associates reportedly plan to appear, amid talk of political dealings affecting the trial timeline.
New York December 18 The Pennsylvania railroad today agrees to a slight increase in the wages of the engineers and makes other concessions. This will obviate wage disputes during the current year.
Five bandits dynamited the Citizen Bank at Geronimo at night and escaped with 1200 dollars in cash. A posse was organized at once and is now in pursuit of the robbery. Pellagra Now Exists in Twenty Two States. The New York Academy of Medicine announced the disease at a meeting. If years show the disease base is not clear. Bluefield relocation plans during the day. Glayton to resume a position with the Coke Company today.
A swift chase ends with the capture of a notorious forger following a pursuit spanning continents. Authorities from multiple regions collaborate to detain the suspect as efforts continue to unravel related fraud schemes.
A local Calvary gathering invites all to attend Sunday morning worship, continuing the series titled “Continuing in the Past.” The message emphasizes reflection and communal fellowship as part of the church’s regular schedule.
A petition circulated among American residents asks the State Department in Washington to recognize Anastasio Estrada as president of Nicaragua. The movement garners support even from Zelaya loyalists, with a stance that the matter should be decided by the people.
In Copenhagen on December 18 a report says Cook's records are insufficient to determine the situation. The note mentions observers questioned preparations and timing, with confusion over the four hours spent and the overall progress. No clear conclusions are provided.
A damaged clipping lists names including prominent architect Lam, AlKoles, and Rik P Hariham among others. It notes deaths and memorials, with scattered references to contributions and local recognition, but details are fragmentary.
Report describes a December incident in Princeton Avenue where two men were tied and held after a disturbance. A warrant was issued, and a third person remained in custody as investigators reassessed the case.
A passenger train crashed into a whistle engine near Cleveland Oh early morning killing seven and injuring dozens. The bodies were sent to the awaiting relatives as authorities began to identify the dead and notify families. Local officials reported the tragedy as workers scrambled to clear wreckage and assist survivors.
The Gary based United States Coal and Coke faces a heavy workload as it cannot attend to all orders. Corporate Choga Block indicates expanded activity and demand exceeds capacity, signaling potential delays and reassessment of operations.
United States Steel Corp faces high coke demand from Gary, Holden and related plants as revival of steel industry boosts orders. Rail shortages on Norfolk and Western and other lines slow deliveries, with inspections delaying movement. Company plans to expand Gary and Easton operations to meet rising coke needs amid tightened supply.
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