Empire Coal and Coke Works at Big Creek Virginia Boom Predicted
A Big Creek report says the Empire Coal and Land Corp has completed 150 coke ovens and graded for 350 more. It will fire the 150 ovens immediately and hire many workers to finish a new oven site. Imperial Coal and Coke Co plans to start operations nearby, opening coal veins with a large ground workforce soon. Richlands is seen as a growing business center with multiple new coal ventures anticipated.
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Big Creek
Empire Coal God Land Corporation
Empire People
Norfok and Western
Richlands
Clinch Valley
Norfolk and Western
Virginia People
John Esser
Dorchester
Empire Coal and Land Corporation
Imperial Coal and Coke Company
Elevated trains collide in New York crash
New York officials report two elevated trains collided in the early hours, causing a fire. Two persons were hurt as passengers were removed from cars by firefighters and railway workers during the incident investigation.
Senator Tillman Improves After Health Setback
Washington reports a morning update on Senator Tillman showing improved condition. He is resting and conscious with partial return of speech, as of February 21 in Rochester related dispatches noting Representative James Beck Purvis from Rochester slipping into serious condition after a turn for the worse.
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Washington
Tillman
James Beck Purvis
Rochester
May Not Amend Constitution Debate on Inauguration Date
Washington February 21 An old House employee recalls the first Capitol elevator funded by Congressman Robert Katz of Pennsylvania and notes how political attacks followed. The piece discusses the Henry resolution to move Inauguration Day and potential congressional timing changes, plus House rules and insurgent views on who should wield power.
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Roderick Chiora
Washington
Capitol
House J
House
Robert Katz
Pnnsylvania
Klotz
Atkinson
Pennsylvania
Leonard B. Cook
John Wesley Davies
Tennessee
Hota
Henry
United States
Taft
Sherman
Texas
Congress
Victor Murdock
Forsee Nf
Tonto
Det Alst
Heise Nhould
Mrforma
Ty . Com
Fifty Lives Lost in Gale on Continent
London reports a sweeping gale hitting the British Isles and the western coast from Denmark to Portugal with waves and wreckage. More than fifty lives lost at sea and ashore as London and northern areas suffer widespread outages and downed wires. Harry Diddle, formerly with Aston Printing, visits relatives on Highland Avenue in Roanoke.
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London
British Isles
Denmark
Portugal
Wales
Harry Diddle
Aston Printing and Manufacturing Company of
Roanoke
Bia Parenta
Highland Avenue
Speaker Cannon Meets Taft Over Legislative Plan
Washington reports Speaker Cannon visited the White House this morning to confer with President Taft on the administration's legislative program. The speaker stated Congress will not adjourn before June.
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Cannon
President Taft
White House
Washington
Cannon Wan
Taft
Congress
Anti-Buloon League leader inspects drought issue in city
T M Hare of Charleston West Virginia, superintendent of the Anti-Buloon League, is in town assessing the driest drought in the election scene. He says he is not in politics, focuses on good government and a dry future, and will address the county committee tonight before visiting Princeton and Bramwell.
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T. M. Hare
Charleston
Btato
Anti-Buloon League Ia
Partes
Mr. Hare
Sarahe Drouth
Countl
Princeton
Bramwell
Fatally Burned Child in Alln Strath Accident
Leyend Prosuley, aged ten, died from burns after clothing ignited from an open grate at her parents home on Allvn strat late Saturday afternoon. She succumbed Saturday night before help arrived, the blaze burning her severely.
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Layend Prosuley
Inten
Allvn Strat
Sel Ae
May Conclude to Run for Congress in Virginia
Haney Stuart of Black Ford Virginia owner of a motor lane business appeared this morning returning from a trip and is urged by friends to seek Congress on the Democratic ticket against Republican nominee Ruscoush Blemey. Stuart has not committed but may be induced to change.
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Haney Stuart
Black Ford
Mr. Stuart
Virginia
Congrena
Stuart
Secret Service Men Employed by Government
A concise note states that the federal law enforcement body was organized in the year 1776, highlighting the Secret Service men employed by the government.
Rage War Feared as Cairo Threat Grows Amid Militia Deployments
Washington reports panic in Cairo as five hourly threats raise fears of a Rage War. Secret Service and other federal agents describe an expansive network of dark lantern operatives fighting counterfeiting, land grabs, and immigration issues. Five militia companies guard the city while Sheriff Nets receives an escort.
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Stoney Aspry
Washington
Secret Service
Treasury Department
Department
Met
Segarate
Department of Justice
Department of Agriculture
Department of Interior
Tvo
Department of Commerce and Labor
Ite Examinera
Interstate Commerce Commission
Treasury
John B. Wilkie
Uhat
Philadelphia
New York
New Orleans
Gan
Kentucky
Tennessee
Ander
Metracone
Naktbhorood
Rick
Coet
Amainet
Porte
Cain
Attempted murder over alleged wife theft at Norton
A confused brawl at Norton last night ended with one man stabbed during a dispute over an American wife. The assailant, described as Hunk No 1, used a knife on the other man who allegedly sought to steal his spouse. Names are not known.
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Norton
Munk
Clulina
Mogtebeir
Hunk No
Take Home Minister Body in Naval Escort to Hangton
Great interest in naval circles as the government yacht Mayflower escorts the body from Washington to Hangton. The voyage follows funeral arrangements and a security plan involving aircraft and ships. Officials expect a ceremonial transport with temporary pier arrangements and adherence to protocol.
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Norfolk
Washington
Hangton
Plymouth
England
Minas Gerace Wall
Parliament 15 Opened Today In Medieval Splendor
London February 21 King Edward opened the third parliament with medieval pomp. A vast guard and thousands of troops kept the crowd orderly as ministers and peers entered. The king pledged to back Prime Minister Asquith and affirmed undivided Commons authority over legislation.
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London
Edward
Lords
Commons
Parliament
Fife
Edward Tu
Preemien Asquith
Young Woman Is Trouble Man in Ohio Telegraph Office
Gradentation Ohio Web 21 Miin Alles Laver chief operator at the telephone exchange has been appointed trouble man too When a subscriber reports that this line isn t working jump mid Laver climbs a pole and listens Mine Taner is nineteen When repairs are needed Mine Laver leaves he once in charge of a neighbor girl and starts out in thinks up I rather like this work He climbs down a pole after snow broke a line and says the work isn t hard to He loves the exercise and the monotony of sitting in front of a switchboard all day
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Gradentation
Ohio
Alles Laver
The
Telephone Exchange
Elimba & Pole
Sli
Death Valley Scotty Again On Way Back to Death Valley
Twin Falls Idaho February 21 Death Valley Scotty famed across the West and South for gold mining and prospecting is believed to be en route from Haley Nevada with a train of seventeen mules carrying millions of dollars taken from the Southern California bonanza. Reports say the valley’s exploiters consider his arrival a good omen as he travels toward Death Valley.
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Twin Fats
Idaho
Jarbridge
In & Tetter
Hahn
Ilay
Nev
California
Revoria
Scotty
Death of infant at Dante hospital noted
An infant died after a several day illness described as a warlet fever attack. The infant passed away around 2 oclock in the afternoon and the burial is scheduled for Dante tomorrow, with details provided by local officials.
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Dante
Lews Tay
Walter Ray
Ewupet
Citude
Micca Corporation
Cultus Curs Raid His Chicken Roost
A wild chronicle describes Cultus Curs raiding a chicken roost at dawn. The marauder uses an old fowling plow as a weapon and injures a keeper. Dogs pursue the assailant, Altos killed two chickens and one wounded, with a suggestion of deadly consequences.
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Cultus Curs
Mekrion
Hiv
Philadelphia Today Under Martial Law
Philadelphia, February 2b. The city remains under martial law as mobs clash and riots continue. Police fire shots causing injuries including a boy with a fractured skull as hospitals admit the wounded. A general strike looms while streetcar workers report gains.
Creamery a Great Success in Farmville Virginia
The Farmville creamery, established only months ago, shows strong pay prospects as over 600 pounds of batter were produced last week and January milk intake exceeded December. About 100 cows are supplying, with more joining as spring arrives, and Jersey cows may be added from nearby markets to boost milk supply. Local farmers within ten miles show keen interest and benefit from ready cash.
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Survide
Farmville
Virginia
Uelowa
Uta Enterprise
Officer Kills Cocaine Suspect in Dover County
A police officer fatally shot a man identified as a cocaine suspect after a confrontation on Diveetowtiry Street in Bathroye. The incident occurred near the Royal Grove area, with witnesses recounting gunfire and the suspect collapsing shortly after. Police say the shooter acted in self defense and the case is under investigation.
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Imperial Company
Taddern
Sen- Tillman
Perkins
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Wwe Ee
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Mampfon Roads
Oondvern
Marvick I Byrne
Vivian
Wemarn
Death Valley Scotty
Piladelphia
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Atuwet
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Lewe
Abdul Hamid
Abdiel Vimenial
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