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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1909
Page
1
Report notes that a group of Roma boys were burned and incinerated following alleged thefts near a railroad. Authorities investigate incident as a fatal attack with presumed motives, linking victims to local crime activity.
We report Baghdad style horror as bodies burn and are incinerated on the Rama battlefield amid famine and fear. Provisional government sources say the gruesome task nears completion while American surgeons ease the crisis. In Nicaragua President Madriz says Estrada has called off the revolutionary war and a peace commission will be formed. Demonstrations of joy greet the end of fighting as both leaders are cheered.
Saint Paul December 28. North Western railroad striking switchmen face a deadline tomorrow to accept company agreements but are almost certain to turn them down. Strikers hold meetings today and tonight to decide their next move.
Huntington residents learn that county and circuit officials will gather tomorrow to discuss county affairs. The meeting plans involve Mohave County officials and a slate of local figures, with prompts about water rights and governance, as reported by Mingo McRowell and others.
Monk Snyder was killed by his son-in-law WHE Luck in East Radford during a dispute. Luck, who had been drinking for a week, fired five shots as Snyder opened a door at about two in the morning, killing him instantly. Luck surrendered to police claiming self defense. a pistol was found in Snyder’s pocket.
Chidieo reports United States Steel Corporation and its subsidiaries plan to invest about 100000 in expanding and building new plants from South Chicago to Gary. The program aims to add up to 6000 jobs next year with eight new furnaces at South Chicago and other facilities. Formal announcements will follow as plans are finalized.
A late 19th century New York political piece reports the death of a Sullivan power broker cited as triggering the decline of a major political machine. It notes diminished leadership, shifting factions, and the impact on ongoing campaigns and alliances within the Sullivan organization.
Conrad Vox, 45, a guard at the Maryland Asylum and Training School for the Pertle Ménded at Owings Mills, shot and killed Miss Rita Phillips of Cambridge after she laughed at him. He then wounded Mrs Edith Spence and set fire to parts of the building before dying in a final confrontation with guards. A riding party nearby witnessed the shootout and horse fleeing as Vox fired additional shots at O’Reilly and others.
A disastrous blaze between Wilmington and Goldsboro engulfed twelve businesses and thirteen carriages. Fire raged for hours moving papers and bodies. Property damage estimated at 240000 with telegraphic communication disrupted.
Fragmentary paragraph recounts a retired marshal tied to bootlegging activity. Names and places are garbled, with unclear dates. The readable bits reference a person named Parheretire or Patind and a proprietor tied to a market or sale, but specifics remain obscured by the OCR.
Mee Wee Poreeh Tutt predicts a fortune style forecast for Win Tinnan. Al Landen refers to a calendar motif with four Ferian elements and a day forecast.
A report states Chief Newkirk was assaulted by Officer McDonald last night while in bed. The harm described involves a physical attack by a patrolman, with authorities looking into the circumstances and seeking statements from involved parties.
A chaotic report describes Newkirk as a suspect in a policy case, with McDonald, a powerful figure, allegedly attacking Chief Hartgshera. The chief is hospitalized with injuries and blindness suspected, while the mayoral inquiry proceeds. Contained in the city page, the piece notes ongoing official duty and a forthcoming investigation.
A confused 1920s style notice reports a presidential decision on the legal word whiskey. The President held that white whiskey not aged is not whiskey, and that branded products may use aged or neutral terms. The piece references Canadian whiskey branding and bans terms like pure rye or straight whiskey in certain contexts.
Fragmentary OCR reports a bride’s death in Biri Ga and a man named Gabriel tied to the incident. Early details mention a husband or fiancé, a wedding context, and a county scene with limited readable facts. No clear motive or full names confirmed due to damaged text.
A fragmented OCR snippet shows a 19th century style note referencing an association in session. Names such as Phe Senor Kato Amelie and Beth appear amid garbled text. The readable content alludes to meetings in a prairie setting with mentions of North Tehatie and Shaw, plus unnamed figures in a governance context.
New York traders opened firm with December up about 28 points and later gains around 20. Prices moved after the initial rise as heavy spot buying supported the market. Opening bids showed strength in standard issues with Southern Pacific and Reading advancing fractionally. Copper and wheat futures moved higher while pork and grain futures posted firm for May deliveries.
December promotions and personnel shifts appear across the Provident GW office and the Checapenio and Ohio railway. B T Jet lnon becomes president and general manager while a new fish agent steps into duties. Jellison is named new prot Thott, with Whe hopareline and Me entirely tents roles noted. Parlions and other staff changes follow, detailing transfers and leaves of absence.
An obituary item notes the death of a region’s oldest resident, detailing the deceased’s age and long life in the community. It mentions local figures and associated officials, with brief tribute context and a public acknowledgment from nearby towns.
Fragmentary OCR text indicates a tragic weather related event affecting residents of Seyser. Names such as Kyser Pie and Eileen appear, with scattered references to locations, possible wards or stations, and ongoing unclear details about victims or witnesses. The report lacks complete facts.
At least twelve vessels are known wrecked along the New England coast, with many more missing after a Sunday storm. Cape Cod reports heavy damage and fears of further disasters as ships arriving in port show signs of severe distress. The liner Iroquois, bound from New York to Charleston, lost its rudder off Frying Pan Shoal and is being escorted by the fleet. passengers may need transfer.
In Richmond December details emerge of a Revenue Department probe into whisky distilleries and illicit shipments. The investigation alleges hundreds of thousands of gallons moved south, with tax discrepancies and illicit sale networks stretching through connected districts and counties. Authorities pursue tax evasion cases and trace supply chains involving multiple individuals and operations.
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