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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1909
Page
1
The baroness declines acceptance of a larger share of the estate as revolved around a claim tied to trataries with Madriz. The state department weighs the Morganatic status of the arrangement while Leopolds wife remains unrecognized in the wake of the revolution.
Washington reports Estrada will not accept Madsiz named by Zelaya and urges US recognition of the revolution, a move seen as backing the governing faction. Parallel dispatches describe Leopold’s fortune moves and Baroness Vaughan’s bid to claim wealth, with Brussels preparing to eject her from Belgium.
Selma Alabama reports four Black men being hunted after the fatal harm to A L Lewis near Hens Saturday night. Lewis body found yesterday morning. Mob violence feared if suspects are captured while law officers pursue leads in a serious cash robbery.
The Norfolk and Weatory railroad placed orders for four complete telephone train dispatching circuits from Norfolk to Crewe for 27 stations across 130 miles, and Crewe to Roanoke for 126 miles. Williamson West Virginia to Paramouth Ohio adds 22 stations over 100 miles. Two more circuits connect Roanoke and Hinfield and between Finefield and Williamson to complete the main line between Norfolk and Columbus Ohio about 700 miles with about 125 stations equipped. The equipment is from Western Beetle Company, standard Tell telephones used nationwide. The two centers currently in operation provide reliable service.
Unclear OCR text indicates United Buites Sole Corporation aimed to pay workers early this week, with a stated amount of 2,500,000 and the pledge to settle wages promptly. Details about location Pittsburg and road work were obscured by damaged text.
Washington December 20 The following delegates named represent the United States at the Fourth International Sanitary Convention of the Americas to be held in San Jose Costa Rica December 25 to January 8 Surgeon General Walter Wynn Public Health and Marine Hospital Service Passed Assistant J W Ain case Police Health and Marine Hospital Service Assistant Burween Ro H row Eadof Public Health and Marine Hospital Service tor 1 M Siacken Secretary State Health of Minnesota Dr AH Dorp Queentine Officer of the Port of New York De Rhote Goote M International Grantiry Marea Washington The convention has been called for the purpose of improving sanitary conditions throughout America with a view to bettering them.
Publication extracts a plea by Rotemy D. Evans advocating free access to the Panama Canal. The piece argues a free canal would boost industry and national interests, citing economic advantage and American reliance on the waterway.
The North Atlantic coast faces a severe storm with many ships delayed. No loss of life reported yet, but extreme cold causes widespread suffering as high winds push temperatures to season lows along New York and surrounding areas.
Canton Ohio December 20 An explosion and derailment damaged a freight train on the Pennsylvania line near the city. Fireman Wilton Alexander died and several others were seriously hurt as cars were torn loose. Authorities shifted blame to a broken axle on the derailed locomotive. Details of passengers and other injuries remained unclear as crews worked through wreckage.
Chicago report says three children of John Krodic burned to death by a kerosene lamp explosion on the south side. The room was overheated and the fire quickly spread, with neighbors and a nearby occupant attempting to help but unable to save them.
A fragmented report notes an unnamed rider breaking a time record at Valley train arrival. Details are unclear but the event centers on a rapid finish and a notable performance, with mentions of a new record and punctual arrival times.
Local village residents report a jailbreak suspect, Omar Perey, linked to a broader entanglement with border authorities. Officials say a detention occurred near Newkirk and Cul in a case touching families and home life, with scarce details released to the public.
A chaotic wartime note describes Baton Rouge fears of racial violence. Authorities urge sending troops to Grand Orleans after threats tied to a planned strike that followed a weekend clash between white and Black residents. Dozens killed or wounded, sparking talk of a broader civil conflict and government intervention.
The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey and subsidiaries with seven individuals appeal a U S dissolution suit victory. The petition cites sixty five alleged circuit court errors seeking Supreme Court review. Bond set at fifty thousand dollars.
Report says Michael Moujoliso Creek sought Roanoke for the killing of a fellow countryman weeks earlier. Chief George Mays says Moujoliso was taken to Roanoke last night. It is learned he traveled to Pocahontas about a week after the tragedy and found work in the mines with Greek laborers. He allegedly confessed to the murder while planning return to Roanoke.
New York leaders plan a nationwide event to honor Columbus Day with a ceremonial march to the Metropolitan Building in the city. Officials say the program will include a Passion Play and a display of civic pride, with speeches by notable figures and a presentation of regional preparations.
Fragmentary copy references a Wednesday night event at a rink with mentions of teams or groups and a planned or ongoing activity. The readable text is garbled and names are unclear, but it indicates a local sporting or social gathering with participation by multiple groups and a maternity or health related note.
New York dispatch reports W L Cook brother of Dr Frederick A Cook doubts the polar claim. He says the doctor may go to Copenhagen for commission testimony. Public sentiment leans toward disbelief as Coppen tigen investigations temper enthusiasm.
Promoted officials in the Norfolk and Western service group shift to senior roles including chief dispatcher and division head. Guy Davis named chief dispatching officer, Mr May Inet elevated to dispatcher, and Be Melds Wen advances in the operations line, reflecting long service and expanded duties across the carrier.
A garbled report from Texas describes Whight Aeroplane activity tied to Fort Sam Houston. Mentioned are Fort Bary Houten and Biocel Corps with figures and dates, plus a forecast of favorable winter winds aiding aerial navigation and training operations.
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