Bad man Hanson captured in Bluefield jail break case
Police arrest Smiley Hanson at the Enterprise planing mill in the west end, after Sheriff Broach’s tip. Hanson, wanted in Rome Georgia on burglary and jail breaking charges, admitted breaking jail seven or eight times and planned further escapes. He has a partner Claud Perren, who is also sought. Hanson cooperated with officers and faces Georgia authorities’ pursuit.
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A. M. Jones
Smiley Hanson
Enterprise Planing Mill
West End
Rome
Burgarry
Hanson
Brown
Sherif T. B. Broach
Floyd County
Jones
Broach
Georgia
Claud Perrien
Kentucky
Bivefield
Planing Mill
Panama Canal
Wwe
Georgie
Victory for the Railroads in ICC export rate ruling
Washington December 20 The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled the railroads have not violated the Interstate Commerce Act by setting export freight rates below domestic rates with certain exceptions. The decision allows continued use of lower export rates than domestic rates by the railroads.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Interstate Commerce Comelssion
Big Red Cross Stamp Sale Surpasses Seals Goal
Bluefield highlights Red Cross stamp sale with 25 000 sold at Flat Top Book Stationery and aim for 100 000 before Christmas. The drive, the only local source, operates without profit and invites dealers to join at Bland Street store. Nationwide the campaign shows strong progress with tens of millions sold and over 500 000 expected to tuberculosis funds, backed by 100 000 volunteers from diverse groups.
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Bluefield
Red Cross
Ray Evans
Flat Top Book & Stationery Company
American Red Cross
Eogaged
Idaho
Montana
Anti-Tuberculowis Societien
Red Crown
Mark Twain Writings Giveaway Offer by The Leader
The Leader offers a chance to win a complete set of Mark Twain writings through subscribers paying in advance. Twenty five volumes to the longest paying subscriber, with 6000 votes per year for a chosen candidate. Books open for inspection at The Leader business office Tuesday evening.
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The
Bluefeld
Tve
Mark Twain
Harper & Trothers
New York
Lewler
Revetpta
Early market gains and declines in New York trading
In early New York trading on December 20 securities showed high activity with many stocks inching up. By 11 30 am, market strength faded as profit taking and covering pushed prices down and several gains eroded. In Washington the cotton market opened largely unchanged to lower, while Chicago wheat and corn futures signaled firmer tone.
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New York
Phorto
Washington
City urges compliance with snow sidewalk ordinance
City authorities remind owners to clear snow from abutting property after each storm. Noncompliance Risks fines and city liability for injuries from icy or uncleared walks, noting past incidents and dangers to pedestrians.
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Clty
New City Lights Prove Satisfactory Beaming City
Ninety one new street lights installed across front and back streets are proving satisfactory. They will save the city about $2,000 annually, with Bluegigne Traction Company handling maintenance. Front lights are 50 kW and rear lights 10 kW. Finance Commissioner N Worley led the effort, promising savings and improved electric service.
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Hight Hill
Bluegigne Traction Company
N. Worley
Suffolk votes to keep the town dry by slim margin
In Suffolk Virginia yesterday the town elected to keep liquor out by a four vote margin of fifty five to not many. The election was hotly contested with leading businessmen closing shops during the day. Dry supporters celebrated while opponents faced defeat and no contest indications appeared.
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Suffolk
Dr Hawk Wiley announces engagement in Washington society
Dr Hawk Wiley a government advocate of pure food art in Washington announces his engagement to Mie Anna Kelton. Kelton family has long held official social prominence, her father being Adjutant General John C. Kelton.
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Hawk Wiley
Washington
Mie
Anna Kelton
Conger
Wiley
Wiethington
Misa Kelton
John C. Kelton
Christmas Trees Scarce Reported In New York Market
Forest conservation and demand push prices up as dealers report limited stock of holly and evergreens. The Christmas tree supply tightens due to delayed cutting and forest preservation moves, though some dealers note good quality stock remains available.
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New York
Duc
Foreste
Heshd
New Offices to Be Occupied January Fifteenth
Shhtend agent for the Parahuntas Coal & Coke Company at Stramwon Abd Thon HH Claggert chief engineer oversee the stone work on the new Mee building next to the Norfolk & Western division office. Work began mid January with ten men. Harry Darnell, a former resident now with a contracting firm in Chattanooga, returns for the marriage of Ainalater Mlew Gortriita to Mr Herre Biges at the Presbyterian church next Wednesday evening Rev J W Moore to perform the ceremony.
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Parahuntas Coal & Coke
Stramwon
HH. Claggert
Witteh
Norfolk & Western Division
Omec
Thair
Jannry
Harry Darnell
Thin Dity
Jareé Contracting Company
Chattanooga
Ainaiater
Mlew Gortriita
Herre Biges
Preatyterian Church
J . W. Moore Wit
Local ad space debt prompts inquiry at Pikhoe dealer
A fragmented notice says a local dealer in Pikhoe owes Leanir Advertising Space today for three teen purchasers of plains and repairs. The message mentions Prof. Christia ny and an address at Hox 316 Binotietd as context.
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Pe. Oy Ak
Aradamte
Pikhoe
Ofmans
Anit Tunes and Repairs
Leanir
Christia Ny
Don’t Open Gifts Held For Christmas Message
Thousands of Christmas packages are being held at post offices nationwide due to the written directive Dont open until Christmas on the wrappers. Parcels with such words face letter rates and two cents per ounce. Printed slips bearing the phrase may be attached to merchandise priced parcels. Cards with Merry Christmas or Happy New Year are allowed. any additional wording risks first class rates.
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Washington
poscoMeca
Imperial Diet Convenes in Tokyo Sees Korea Focus and Military Upgrades
Tokio dispatch notes the Japanese Diet convening in Tokyo with plans to address Korea’s incorporation into the empire, improve navy and army efficiency, and promote merchant marine growth. The session is expected to revisit laws protecting the imperial family following a recent plot against the Mikado.
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Tokio
Korea
Big Bil Kelther Sentenced Eighteen Years in Bank Swindle
Boston December 20 Big Bil Kelther leader of the fare gang was sentenced to eighteen years in prison for swindling George W Coleman out of thousands from the National City Bank of Cambridge. He was released under fifty thousand dollar bail pending a new trial application.
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Boston
Big Bil Kelther
George W. Coleman
National City Bank of
Cambridge
Prion
Cotton report shows increase in production this year
Washington reports the consuy coon report Insted shows 10 HOS AST balen, counting round for Kart Balen, grown from 1910 to December 13, compared with 9408. 1 6Rs bales for 1909 and 1,044,269 for nine. The percent of the Inat three ehhops ginded to December Hila 820 for 1809, 91 for 1908, 4 for 1007. Three Cushion Championship details follow with New York results and upcoming matches. Also notes a reception at Waldorf-Astoria and a Bluefield flower shipment event.
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Washington
Hue Eld Population Gains 140 Percent Per Census
Washington reports Bluefield and Charleston populations from the latest census. Hue eld shows a 140 percent gain since 1900, with Bluefield at 11,844 and Charleston at 22,996. Director Durand notes the increases as healthy for the region.
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Bluefeld
Lander
Durand
Census Bureau
Charleston
Washington
Cenang Dusreau
Bluefield
W. Va
Bramwell Seeks Second Battalion for Southern Coalfields
General Lleving Walker advocates reestablishing the second battalion of the second regiment with headquarters at Bramwell to guard the Pocahontas coalfields. The unit, once active after the Spanish American War, lapsed amid appeals and legislature debates. A southern state military presence is urged, noting Parkersburg and Wheeling as limits, with coal districts needing protection. De W. H. Bt. Clair returns from Washington after aiding Mrs. Wright during Miss Josephine Wright’s appendicitis operation. Josephine recovering well as Mrs. Wright stays with her.
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Lleving Walker
Bran
Bramwell
Pocahontas
Wheeling
Parkersburg
de W. Hi, Bt. Clair
Washington
Mra. C. O. Wright
Miss Josephine
Mra. Wright
Durham Youth Charged After Granville County Fire Murders
In Granville County a house fire killed Mary Sanders, her father, and granddaughter. a bloody knife found nearby tied to Nathan Montague, a young Black man, who was arrested today in Durham after neighbors reported the blaze at J. Le Sanders’ home.
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Durham
N. C
Nathan Montague
Granville County
Dail
J. Les Sanders
Mary Sanders
Bandera
Wheeler
Montague
Granvillea
Jolly Tars Will Be Well Fed At Christmas Feast
London dispatch reports the American Atlantic fleet arranging large quantities of provisions for Christmas aboard battleships heading to Gibraltar. The fleet will mobilize within days and Christman meals are planned in British aided arrangements to deliver mails to the sailors.
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London
Bibraltar
Last Days Of Leader Contest At Hand
The article notes dwindling time for a leader contest with three days left and candidates urged to assemble at The Leader Dukinées office to count votes. It mentions prize funds and ownership proofs tied to winning candidacies and stresses equal opportunity under the board of directors.
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Dukinées
Toe
Cotes
Bluefield
Tina
Candidates List From Bluefield Welch and Pocahontas
A partial candidate roster appears with names and locations including Dr. E. H. Vere in Bluefield Miss Hazel F Becker Bluefield Mies Dorothy Shirey Bluefield VO Hill Wuefield James S Chek Welch Mies Bernice Howard Graham Joe Ayry Pocahontas L Williamson Wem Princeton.
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E. H. Vere
Bluefield
Hazel F Becker
Mies
Dorothy Shirey
VO. Hill
Wuefield
James S. Chek
Welch
Bernice Howard
Graham
Joe Ayry
Pocahontas
L. Williamson
Princeton
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Ile
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Hegionihk
Doyle's Academy
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Cutan
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Daly
Alabama Society
Alabamlann
Waldorf-Astoria
Alabama Godett
Thia Society
Miter
J. M. Seamerville
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Hueeld
North Carolina
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