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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1910
Page
4
The Leader reports the two month subscription contest resulted in nearly 1000 new paid lists with most opting for one year, prizes awarded promptly to winners, and the paper noting increased readership and stronger advertiser appeal. It touts fairness and broad public interest, with comment on regional issues and local figures.
Frederick A. Cook challenges Rasmussen in a landmark dispute over origins of a polar voyage claim. The article traces the feud, detailing Cook’s rebuttals and the unresolved questions about who first reached the polar region.
A fragmentary exchange shows tensions over a turkey sale. One speaker claims gratitude is lacking as another defends actions. Names and full context are unclear in the readable text.
Chicago December 27 Charles E Seyfeilich named chief of the Chicago Fire Department to succeed the late Chief James Horan who died fighting a blaze at the Morris plant in the stepyards.
Police rounded up a group involved in a game of chance in Oliver bill last night. Widge Akers fined ten dollars in polio court this morning for conduct against public peace. The raid found 1.55 dollars and 25 suspects, 15 escaped during the operation.
Jick Winn was fined $10 in police court this morning after being found drunk and disorderly on the streets. The case reflects a routine enforcement action by local authorities and notes the amount of the penalty imposed.
Air Clemin Whitlow and Mia Mary Katherine Crmich wed at the bride’s mother’s home 255 Princeton avenue with Dr Albie of the Baptist church officiating. The couple left for Norfolk to attend another wedding, then plan a tour to Baltimore and New York. Senator Root visits Carnegie to discuss the 10 million gifted for world peace. Misses Alice and Evelyn Shirey head to Vivian to visit friends.
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