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Bluefield Evening Leader

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1910

Page

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Mandamus Granted in Kimball Election Case and Damages Ruling

A Charleston telegram reports the Supreme Court granted a peremptory writ in the case of R L Fitch against the Town of Kimball to force appointing J W Smith as election commissioner for the Citizens party in January. The court also affirmed the McDowell Circuit ruling awarding W H Daniel administrator $5 000 against Big Sandy Coal and Coke Co for the death of 12 year old George Delirich, run over by a mine car at the McDowell core mine.

Joseph M. Sanders Charleston Supreme Court R. L Kimball Fitch J. W. Smith Citizens’ Party Sanders Mr. Fitch McDowell Circuit W. H. Daniel Big Sandy Coal & Coke Company George Delirich McDowell County Circuit Court Hestion Aw Deitrich Detrich Banders & Crockett, Lattin.ee Coto & Medacre Hite

Longest Journey Planned by Cornell Group Begins

Ithaca December 21. A Cornell group led by Glen Majo Manitotin left today to start a New Year’s Eve concert tour. The itinerary lists Rochester Cleveland Milwaukee Omaha St Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh and New York with stops and receptions along the way.

Ithica Dee Cornell Glen New York Hochester Cheveland Milwaukee Omahe Ramsaw City St. Louie Cinetauetl Pittsburg

Green Mine to Resume Work Despite Explosion At Tacoma

The Greene coal mine at Way scene of a recent explosion will resume work within days. A government relief car lacked supplies to investigate the blast. a Knoxville relief car with oxygen, gas gauges, and testing gear will arrive tomorrow to determine cause and teach preventions. Rescue crew will test workings for gas and restore safe conditions before operators resume operations.

Knoxville Tacoma Lescue

Nlagama’s Big Liquor Problem in Alabama Cities

Birmingham plans join Mobile and Montgomery to push statewide prohibition as the legislature meets next month Local option becomes central issue Governor ONeal campaigned on local option and opponents seek to block prohibition Large cities resist statewide ban while rural areas favor keeping the law intact

Hirmingham Ala Mobile Montgomery Alabama Olvd O'Neal Phevorta

Christmas Services at Christ Episcopal Church

Christmas observances at Christ Episcopal Church include Communion on Christmas morning at 9 a.m. and a regular service at 11 a.m. A Sunday school and Christine service are set for 4 p.m. The afternoon service replaces the penal service. A holiday program for the Sunday school is planned Thursday at 7 p.m. December 22 with all school members urged to attend and bring a toy or clothing for the less fortunate.

Christ Episcopal Church Mar Young Bach Gehtar le Christ Church

Reform in Football Rules At Intercollegiate Meet

New York Dec 21 educators and athletic authorities meet for the fifth annual session of the Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States. Football rule changes, enforcement questions and a more perfect code are discussed along with papers on college sport.

New York Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States Addroves Charney D. Kt Tait McKenzie University of Pennsylvania Pli Aiet Universifies Watter’ Camp Yale California Camp Amateur Athletic Research Society Henin A. Stage Jan’ Allied Topter Democration New England Blazer Western Pennsylvania Missouri Valley Chun Valley West Virginia

State Printing Scandal Rocks Charleston

Charléton, Dec 21. A protest filed with Governor Ginascock alleges W. M. O. Dawson and Grant P. Hill conspired with Guthrie to win state printing contracts. The protest claims Dawson testified to shared interest with Guthrie and Hill, improper bidding, and manipulated figures by clerk J. L. Holzer. A full hearing is promised.

W. MO. Dawson Guthrie Grant PB. Hill Son Grant Poyay Charleston Guthrie Ten Plant Fale Cody Eay Calia Ginascock Silane Wnioh J. L. Hoier Holzer GO. Dawkon Grant P.fet Contern Tiru

Equal Rights for the Jews in New York and New Jersey

A garbled note discusses equal rights for Jews in St Petersburg and New York, mentioning a commission and rejections, with references to water supply projects and a Catskill water system plan including a vast capacity and possible construction in New York. The text is fragmented and references a board and dates but lacks clear specifics.

St. Petersburg Dor

Democrats Plan Complete Organization Before New Year

Washington reports that within a day or two the Democrats expect to finalize plans for total control of the House. All elected representatives will meet in January and no caucus will decide the method of appointing majority members to committees for the next session. The tariff revision and Speaker election remain undecided as factions argue over leadership.

Washington Zera Charlip Clark Spenker Henry Watterson

New Problem for President Taft

Dereth reports Taft faces inquiries from New York and other states about silver designs for coins. The proposed portrait by Brighath Yuu of Utahs governor appears on silver pieces while Mormon tender and federal officials loom in background.

Washington Dereth Taft Wanton New York Brighath Yuu Utah Owen Federal Territory

University of Chicago Anthropologist Plans Korean Study

Professor Frederick Burr, head of Chicago's anthropology department, will study Korean inhabitants. He will be accompanied by Manuel Gonzalez, previously involved in related projects. Investigations have included Africa, Mexico, and Jinan regions.

Cheago Ter Frederick Burr Department of Anthropology University of Chicago Muliarrow Foren Manuel Gonzalez Tarry

Yale to Open Hockey Season in City Open Event

In New York on December 1 Yale will begin its hockey season with an open practice in the city at the first rink. The team anticipates a strong start, aiming to build momentum before upcoming league games and facing notable opponents.

YALE New York

Nominations Made to Replace Doyle as Beaver Pendix Deputy

Mercer County Court at Princeton confirmed W W Kersey of Bluefield as deputy assessor for Beaver Pendix district to succeed William M Doyle who was removed. Doyle, an insurgent in the recent election, faced opposition from Hylton and party bosses. Doyle reportedly asked to resign after a letter from Hylton requesting his resignation citing various complaints.

Wm. M. Doyle Beaver Pond Mercer County Princeton W.W. Kersey Bluefield G. P. Hylton Beaver Pend William M. Doyle Doyle Tong Candianes Legistas Primurios Howses Holefont Neo Nir Doyle Aswex Hylton

Explosions Trap Miners In England and Bolton Colliery

A Dec 21 report from Noton England states 87 men worked the mine with about 250 feared dead after a 700 foot underground explosion. Soldiers protected owners' reps as rescuers sought survivors amid mobs. In Bolton, Hulton Colliery, a blast entombed 300 miners with only one escaping five hours post disaster. Rescue work proceeds. cold weather to extreme lows hinders effort.

Noton Eng Imprie Bolton Hulton

Who Will Own The Leader Automobile

Judges will soon determine the winner in a long running subscriber contest tied to the lead automobile promotion. The coupon is valid for ten votes and void after December 27 at 9 AM. Subscriptions and timing details govern eligibility and prize distribution.

List of Candidates Names and Addresses

The list shows candidates including Dr E. F. Thompson of Bluefield and others such as James S. Clark Welch Bernard Howard and W. E. Wimmer. Additional names include Mixx Dorothy Shiney and A Stapalsky with locations Pocahontas Princeton and Wilhoman.

E. FL. Thompson Blueheld Blazel Becker Bluefield Mixx Dorothy Shiney Hill James S. Clark Welch Miss Berniee Howard Grahammi A. Stapalsky Pocahontas Dy LE Laween Wilhiaranan W. E. Wimmer Meinceton

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