Sixty Lives Lost As Storm Hits Newfoundland Coast
Reports from the Newfoundland coast say the recent storm has claimed sixty lives and eleven vessels were lost, with rescue efforts ongoing and authorities assessing the wreckage and search zones.
Bluefield Evening Leader in Bluefield, West Virginia
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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1909
Page
1
Storm Ravages Coast For A Week In Intense Fury
Reports describe a terrible storm that lasted nearly a week across the northern east region. Many ships went down, waives flooding several areas as wires collapsed and inland reports were delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bren
Market summary shows tame opening across commodities
New York cotton trading opened steady to slightly higher amid light offerings with January slipping to 25.56 and March at 15.86. In stocks moderate early strength appeared with Rock Island surging about a point, copper demand remained firm while grains softened across the board with December wheat at 1.18 and pork futures up to 21.62 for May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Met
Orleans
Webra
Rock Island
Chicago
Lynching at Hurley Sparks Reward Talk of Secrets
Eyewitness reports from Hurley describe the lynching of Henry Pennington after the Sam Baker murder and the wounding of Baker's wife. A mob leader threatened to reveal secrets valued at 40000 dollars if spared, while authorities seek names of those who took part in the crime. Pennington denied involvement in other killings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurley
Henry Pennington
Sam Baker
Baker
Pennington
Betty Justis
Meadow
Howard Little
Aged Couple Murdered Near Kincora Indiana
Washington Indiana December 29 Reverend William Ritter and his elderly wife were found murdered in their country home half a mile east of Kincora. Mrs Ritter lay on the floor with hair disheveled, possibly murdered after rising to retire. the minister was found in the cellar at the foot of the stairs, both bodies stiff. Neighbors Milford and Mrs Ketchum discovered them after returning from Barns City. The couple were last seen alive Friday. authorities probe possible robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ind
Willian Ritter
Kincora
Milford Ketchum
Barns City
Ketehut
Ketchum
Burne Miy Rose
Ritter
God Bless You In Chinese Phrase Referenced In Report
A garbled OCR fragment mentions the Chinese equivalent of God Bless You and references various names and places such as Wet York De 20 and Lewlania tela s. The readable bits show a focus on the phrase and its translation rather than a clear event or person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wet
York
Oldest West Virginia woman marks 106th birthday
Elizabeth Kerns of Hampshire County near Kon Bridge, aged 106, celebrated her birthday while preparing for her own funeral. Born when Grath county belonged to the Old Dominion, she has lived near her hometown all her life and still reads daily papers, follows world events, and hopes for rail or trolley service to her town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romney
Wo van
West Virginia
Jo Mre
Elizabeth Kerns
Kon Bridge
Hampshire County
Grath County
Old Dominion
Kenny
Mrs. Keene
HK Griatomran
Danner
Leediaw
Kerne
Shaw
Ohio
Steel to Control Mines
Dec 29 Musburg reports United States Steel Corp quietly absorbing controlling interest in Monongahela River Coal and Coke Co. The plan aims to divert river trade to the northwest and reduce river mines output. Steel interests may ship coal via the union rail to meet furnace needs, reshaping southern river markets and West Virginia rail options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musburg
Ultnd
Btates Steel Corporation
Steel Corporation
Mall
Elowe
Union
Veath of Dr Burrouchs After Short Illness
The notice reports the death of Dr Burrouchs following a brief illness. Details are limited due to fragmented text and OCR errors. No age or birth place clearly stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrouchs
Police Mixup Sparks Night Chief Feud Over Office Key
McDonald and Newkirk clash in a nocturnal confrontation over access to police offices at the courthouse. McDonald says Newkirk resisted, prompting a struggle and a punch that left both men injured. The incident stems from disputes about office keys and authority, with board scrutiny expected.
Rev Woods Refuses Gall in Local Clergy Dispute
In Charlodelorpe Virginia a church council met at Montgomery Pronty to resolve a disagreement over gall acceptance involving Reverend Woods. The decision, made after months of debate, directs Woods to continue duties while considering conditions set by the promont. The attendance included local ministers and community leaders as the meeting concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cterledonelurke
Montgomery
Schem
Val
Novorwihor
Wwe
Wdtale
Wren Litte
Andy Fraley Survives Self Inflicted Wounds In Mil Alleged Attempt
Andy Fraley who attempted death by own action at Mil boarding house on Hhiefield avenue has written from Appalachia Virginia to say he is alive and recovering. A relative in the city received the letter stating his wounds were dressed and he could be out. He planned to return to the city around the first of the year and did not reveal who dressed the wounds or how he reached Appalachia after boarding a freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meonald
Court House
McDonalid
Newskirk
Stowers McDonall
Otter
Newkirk
Jock
McDonald Elaine Ho
Newkink
McDonald
Renault
Telekraph
Romnon
Menonald
Board of Affair
Mien
Andy Fraley
Mil
Hhiefield Avenue
Applacala
Appalachia
Nowton
Farley
Herve
Col Sale to Be Appointed Adjutant General
Richmond December 2. Col Sale to be appointed Adjutant General to Gov elect Hodged Mann. Sale long served in the state Senate and is a widely respected figure. WIlliam Hodged Mann disclosed the appointment and that Sale has accepted. other details reference former adjutants and current duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Sale
Richmond
Udie Willian Hodged Mann
Wl Owle
Norfolk
Sale
Senate
Judge Munn
Ue Pace
Ue Pace Ten Years, and Was An Actly Supporter Foie Sours
Neo
Ageant Prhiniry
Elie
Aijutant
Mileran
Netiren Oetvat Wiesolielietlan
Rennor
Yuitiry
Deehires Nehia
ML Line
Demanida Hin
Scandal Mongers Disappointed By Hearings In New York
Disjointed OCR text reports on a theater of scandal chatter in New York. Mentions of Hone Claire and a divorce surface amid rumored investigations and crowd reactions. Many garbled phrases obscure clear facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
York
Mike
Fred
Secretly Working Out Battle Plans As War Ends
Dec 29 report from Managia notes Max Griz announces the war is over and authorities prepare for renewed defense. Volunteers arrive as government mobilization continues along Lake Nicaragua and eastern Nicaragua, with Zelaya welcomed by a guard of honor in Mevico as Mexican attendees mostly on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Managia
Max Griz
Nicaragua
Madria
Peaple
America
Mevico
Zeluyn
Zélaya
Mexico
Iroquois Reaches Port After Forked Tow Incident
The Clyde liner San Marion towed Friday and docked after mysterious damage in a discharge off Frying Pan Shows. Military assistance aided the operation, with forty hours of delay noted as crews worked to secure the vessel and resume port activities.
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Chirleston
Miltory
San Marion
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