Ammonia explosion devastates Nelson Morris plant Chicago
Firemen abandoned the Nelson Morris & Company plant as a massive ammonia blast toppled walls at the stockyards. Acting Chief Seyfiich warned of possible eruption risks. About forty feared dead, many injured as the blaze raged and the city’s fire crews fought to contain a million dollar inferno.
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Chicago
Seyfiich
Bia
Nelson Morris & Company
Maraball Horan
Walla
Nelson Morse & Company
Deadly Rear End Collision Near Arthur Virginia
Two Norfolk and Western freight trains wrecked at Arthur on the Radford division, killing Conductor J A Snyder and Brakeman H H Bowzee. The caboose burned. bodies burned beyond recognition. Reports say mistaken orders or signal failure in cold weather caused the crash. Snyder resided Roanoke area and left a wife and two daughters. Rowzee, newly married to Miss Marie Reeder, was from Bristol and neighbors with Snyder. Funeral details set for Bluefield and Bland Street Methodist Church with interment at Walnut Grove.
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Arthur
Radford
Norfolk & Western
Christiansburg
John A. Snyder
H. H. Bowzee
Bristol
Pasgehgerk
Snyder
E. Barrett
Princeton Avenue
Roanoke
Jelaht
J. A. Snyder
MH. H. Rowsee
Norfolk and Western
Buyder
Rowgee
Ashville
N. Y
Rowzee
Marie Reeder
Becomes Bride of W. A. Biggs in Bluefield Presbyterian Ceremony
Miss Gertrude Margaret Darnell and Mr. Harry Wycliffe Biggs wed at Bluefield's Presbyterian church. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn music, a procession of family members, and a bridal party with Bertie Darnell as maid of honor. The couple will tour eastern cities before settling in Graham, Virginia.
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Presbyterian Church
Bluefield
Gertrude Margaret Darnell
Harry Wycliffe Biggs
Mies Gertrude Watts
Lohengrin
Mears
K. D. Payne
R. Kemp Crockett
Lacy Shirey
George P. Crockett
Biggs
England
Bertie Darnell
Frank Pollock
Marchanniel
Harry G Darnell
Chattanooga
Tenn
5. W. Moore
Mendeleghn
Mendelsohn
Thomas J. Darnell
South Bluefield
Blagw
Graham
Mr. Blege
Mr. Bixee
Gratham
Death of Miss Mary L Spangler in Peterstown
Mary L Spangler daughter of Mr and Mrs CM Spangler died at home in Peterstown from tuberculosis yesterday at 5 15 AM after illness. She had been at Moefielt Sanitarium and Richmond under Dr Ben Johnson for months with a trained nurse. She leaves parents siblings and many friends in the state.
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Mary I. Spangler
CM. Spangler
Peterstown
Stee Spangler
Moefielt Sanitarium
Tran
Bluefield
Richmond
Ben Johnson
Ryle
Steuven Creraghoul
Plumbers Report Coldest Night as City Sees Freezing Woes
The coldest night of the season recorded by the United States Weather Bureau in Glover saw the thermometer at five degrees above zero, twelve above the prior night. Pipe ruptures and water problems plague the city as the forecast promises relief with possible rain and a warmer reading tomorrow.
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United States
Folk & Western Division
Weather Bureau
Mercury
Back 10 Georgia for Smiley Hanson
Deputy Sheriff Jones of Rome Ga arrived to take back to prison the notorious burglar and jailbreaker Smiley Hanson who was arrested by Two Police Officers Jones Tuesday morning at the Enterprise Planing Mill. He will probably leave Bluetie for home at noon tomorrow.
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Jones
Rome
Jaiibaker
Smiley Hannon
Enterprise Planing Mill
Bluetie
Heater Won in J. E. Hamblin Election at Eureka
The Eureka hardware company offered a $25 heater as a free gift for J B Hamblin, section foreman at Northfork, in a crowded store. The heater was shipped by express today and voters showed enthusiasm throughout the event.
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Eurekat Hardware Company
Wak
J B Hamblin
Northfork
Express
Christmas Services at Christ Episcopal Church
Christmas morning service at 9 a m and a 1 a m service for the Buntay school at 1 p m. The afternoon service replaces the usual on Sunday night. A Christmas entertainment for the Sunday School is set for Thursday evening in the Yentry room with a toy drive for needy children.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Buntay
Tomate
Children of Christ
Varsity Beats Alumni in High School Basketball Showdown
The Plaerian Literary Society staged a program at the High School building featuring songs and a dialogue followed by a basketball game between the varsity and alumni. The varsity won 18 to 6, crowd support strong, then refreshments and a Christmas tree program for Lutheran Sunday school children. A painting will be displayed, and a free set of Pete is offered by The Leader Twain’s writings for subscribers. J Le Ort Fein, general in Lore hag, returned from London after a labor leave visiting America.
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Plaerian Literary Society
Marding
Miller
Jack Pastey
Kolo
Mink
Lillian
Santa Chris
Plora Hughes
Nettle Vasnith
Fréd Sanders
Pbey Ed
Good Gue
de Helon
Y.au
Lutheran Sunday School
Pete
Twain
Hin
London
J. le
Lore
Indiana teachers in five Indianapolis
In Indianapolis today December 22 the figure notes the Senate to continue debate tomorrow at the convention. Public figures and officials are mentioned as addressing the event, with a focus on education and community concerns.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Trains collide in Pennsylvania wreck leaves two dead
New Brunswick December 22 two men were killed and another dying in hospital after a rear end collision of freight trains triggered by a rock on the Pennsylvania line. A passenger train struck debris and injured a seriously hurt passenger.
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New Brunswick
Pennsylvania
Mark Twain's writings offered free with advance subscription
The Leader urges readers to pay subscriptions far in advance before December 24 to receive twenty five Mark Twain books at a cost of 26 dollars. The promotion targets serious collectors and promises a long advance date, with three years noted as the maximum.
Standing Room at a Premium at Bika Opera House
Manager Joliffe of the Bika Opera House arranges a special 2 PM matinee with Al Wilson in Metx In Ireland to suit coalfield patrons. He offers seat reversals by telephoning and notes the show is among the season’s best, likely selling out.
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Joliffe
Bika’ Opera House
al Wilson
Metx
Ireland
Bluefield
Death Toll From Fire Falls as Philadelphia Warehouse Collapses
In Philadelphia a five story leather warehouse owned by D. Friedlander collapsed after a fire. Four police and eleven firefighters are dead, eight others buried, twenty five injured. Rescue efforts continued as another collapse buried additional police. The disaster is considered the worst in years and may have been caused by an incendiary.
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Philadelphia
D. Friedlander
Norfolk fruit executive visits city with local manager
Extent of Upton Fruit Company leadership, led by S. J. Upton of Norfolk, and Mun ager J T Riddiek spent yesterday in the city. They were joined by W P Boneh, manager of W P Boneh and Co Roanoke branch. Upton is a leading regional dealer and has built a strong business in the area.
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S. J. Upton
Norfolk
Upton Fruit Company
Munager
J.T. Riddiek
Upton
W. P. Boneh
W. P.boneh & Co
Roanoke
Last Call in Contest Rapidly Approaching
A call to action for readers to vote in The Lender subscription contest with prizes including a Hudson 1911 touring car a 150 bedroom suite and a gold watch. Readers urged to boost friends and not delay as the contest nears its end. Details reference Mercer County Automobile Company and local merchants but many OCR glitches remain.
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Alway
Hudson
Mercer County Automobile Company
Myneova Avenue
Bluefield Pine Retuire Company
Furniture
Handolph & Mittendorf
Jewel Ord
Contentunia
Sean
Candidacy Listing for West Virginia Regions
A compiled candidate roster lists Dr. EH Thompson Bluefield Miss Hazel Becker Ed Miss Dorothy Shirey Bluefield W O Hill Bluefield Ames S Clark Welch ise Bernice Howard Graham Jos A Stupolsky Pocahontas ls E Lawcon Williamson WOE Wimmer Princeton.
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EH. Thompson
Bluefel
Hazel Becker
Dorothy Shirey
Bluefield
W. O. Hill
Ames
S. Clark
Welchise
Bernice Howard
Graham
Jos
A. Stupolsky
Pocahontas
E. Lawcon
Williamson
Wimmer
Princeton
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Rin
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Anyder
Bland Street
Walnut Grow
Eem
New York
William ©. Brown
New York Central Mnes
William K. Vander Bilt
Grand Central Station
W. A. Biggs
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Heater
J. E. Hamblin
GRHIF
Mark Twain
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