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Bluefield Evening Leader

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1909

Page

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Taft to Hear Tariff Talks Amid Senate Confabs

Washington July 24 President Taft held busy discussions with many senators and representatives on tariff issues. Key topics included coal, iron ore, hides, lumber, and leather. a tax commission may be urged, with reports expected by Tuesday. Conferees debated duties on hides and leather goods, cotton schedules, and raw materials as negotiations continued.

Washington, D.C Hubbard West Virginia Ti Ja Taft Washington, D. C Jotary Dickenson General Edwards Payne Dwight Washington DB. C House Boots Aldrich Sericea Dimcarly MW Burrows Sena Tate Conserver Senate

City Board Delays Fudge License For Wooded Creek Area

The City Board of Appeals deferred a license for Toe Fadww amid vacation absence of J. S. Kaule. Several petitions and hearings followed on sidewalk repairs, cesspools, and a brick building permit in Greenbrier. Contested items included police and tax matters and opposition to Sabbath sale of soda and ice cream by drugstores and restaurants.

Chy Alalre Chetr Jadue Sanders Pudee Kaule Eabven John Wy Simekins Shopking Ananes Pernard McClaugherty Otty Predenind Warley Eliire Hinten T. J. Micwintethan Ff & Tran Birefield Cesspool Jurge Randers Harton Muetfeld Uakery Company Greenbrier Steaet Joe Moot Robinett Wihling Peek Street C. Hf Muefeld Avenue Princes Reynolte & ‘Thornhill North State Commissioner of Finance Alvo Tharty Connell Harmon Kalle Campbell Princeton Avenue Macadan Akers Ram Matz Princeton Petera Mark Eimona Worley Euparteen Bom Jetty Ffiat Medinanere Hike Aplaion luWern Ham Avenue

Virginian Extending Its Mileage Over Fifty Miles Above Mullens

The Virginian Railway plans extend more than fifty miles above Mullens with the Wind­ing Gulf Branch to supply heavy coal traffic. Maps and reports from Raleigh County show proposed branches and route details, including the Wind­ing Gulf line near Pemberton and Devils Fork, tied to coal districts and new lines to access top-quality coal deposits.

Beckley W. Vin Daly Ralelah H. H. Rogers Raleigh Mo J. Methows County of Topumba United States Mul Vina The Virginian Railway Broadway New York City Raymond Daly Jatt Oreeldeng Une Board Wyoming Stone Qoat Lautel Fork Stone Mitten East Fork Gulf Waneh Hines Crewk Gul Weanel Miles Jeavhue Lanoh Pembeton Will Paraliel Hableh & LeviGwestern Aluve Pemberton Sullivan Coal & Coke Company Mullion Potoberton

Rapid revival in Irie Hemette trade noted by steel association

A terse report notes a quick revival in the Irie Hemette trade as observed by the American Iron and Steel Association. The piece highlights renewed production timetables and ongoing行业 activity.

Irie Hemette Afivarona Tun and Steel Association

Iron and rail growth amid 1909 tea production trends

The first half of 1909 saw 11,022,346 tons of tea produced in the country, up more than 2,000,000 tons from the second half of last year and over 4,000,000 tons above the first half of 1908. Output forecasts suggest year total near 22,000,000 tons, with furnace output around 24,000,000 tons this year, hinting at near 1907 levels as rails and industry adapt to expected post boom prosperity.

Tog Ie Rd Generel Busnes

British cruiser Blenheim runs ashore off Harwich

July 24. The British cruiser Blenheim ran ashore off the coast of Harwich this morning. It was also reported that torpedo boat No. 18 accidentally rammed and sank torpedo boat No. 2 during naval maneuvers off Portsmouth. No lives were lost.

Blenheim Harwich Portsmouth

High Wind Prevents Aerial Crossing Attempt

Calais on July 24 reports the planned Raglio Channel crossing by aviators Latham and Bleriot could not proceed due to high winds. The attempt was scheduled for today but postponed because of the weather.

Calais Raglio Channel Aviatocs Latham Bleriot

Believed Crew of French Ship Dead near Cherbourg

Cherbourg France July 24 A wrecked French vessel ashore today is believed to have left the entire crew dead Navy dispatches report a fatal incident with no survivors.

Cherourg France

Ship Captain Shoots Himself on Arrival in New York

New York July 24 James Christon captain of the ship Tuscany shot himself as the vessel came into port. The wound is reported probably fatal with the ship in sight of the harbor. Christon was the commander of the Tuscany and the incident occurred shortly after docking.

New York James Christon Tuscany

Fast Train Collision Kills Two in Indiana

A fast train near Hammond Indiana struck an automobile today killing two boys Herbert E Eberhart and Hiehard Flagg and badly injuring Arthur Carlson and E G Eberhart. Local responders reported the fatal crash amid the June 24 incident.

Chicago Hammond Ind Herbert E Eberhart Hiehard Flagg Arthur Carlson E.G. Eberhart

Matrimonial Fiend Again in Omaha Scandal Report

Fragmentary Omaha report notes a man named Monroe Duly tied to repeated matrimonial schemes since January. The piece hints at financial motives and alleged deceit, with unclear details and damaged wording.

Omaha Neb Monroe

Funeral benefits proposed by Typographical Union

Chicago July 24 the next term of the International Typographical Union will consider a proposition to pay 1200 funeral benefits to members only.

Chicago Menibure

Bumper Wheat Crop Report From Pacific Northwest

Spokane July 22 reports to L G Monon secretary Spokane chamber of entnterce from 267 points in Washington Idaho Montana and Oregon indicate the wheat crop for the season will total between 62 000 000 and 64 000 000 bushels. Washington data show 346 000 000? likely misread. Montana figures placed between 5 000 000 and 6 000 000.

Spokane Wark L. G. Monon Italien Tne Montana

Boosting Busy Bustling and Bigger Bluefield

A garbled report notes rising crop prices and market expectations for wheat. Mentions high prices approaching a record, with figures around $1.15 to 0.95, and references growers benefiting as markets stay strong.

Washington

Bluefield Growth Drive Prompts Public Call to Action

A fragmented local plea urges Bluefield readers to back an organized effort advancing commercial importance and family settlement. The editor notes business leaders and residents should promote development, attract new residents, reduce living costs, and boost city appeal through coordinated growth measures.

War confrontation threatens Spain and Spady

Madril July 24 A tangled report from Spain warns that ongoing conflict could bankrupt Spain and its leadership. Don Palome seeks to rally support while army reinforcements mobilize, amid liberal protests and accusations the war serves private mining interests. Morrocco battles intensify as Weyler leads Spanish forces retreating under fire.

Madril Henesty Alfonin Win Hae Don Palome Hie Agente Thy Bubican Lelie Jolnna Semdnias Alleg Ulut Pup Morroces Weyler Farjer Cuba Mullil Morrocca

Beggars Annoy Taft Family in Beverly July Visit

A fragmented July report from Beverly details beggars annoying the Taft family and others as they gather at a residence. The chaotic scene involves crowds seeking relief or charity while the taft household faces disruption and unease amid the commotion.

French Cabinet Now Complete

Paris July 24 reports Die Kran and Admiral Dylapayorer have developed and assigned portfolios, completing the French cabinet lineup. The reshuffle solidifies the government team and positions key ministers in the current administration.

Paris Die Kran Dylapayorer Jewould Yo Brinn Colinet Iy

Engineer Killed Fireman Injured in Philadelphia Tale

Fragmentary OCR report details a fatal engineer incident and a injured fireman in Philadelphia. Names and specifics are obscured but event cited involves a train or rail setting with casualties. Further readable context is limited, but the core outcome is a death and injury in an industrial accident.

Roosevelt at Nairobi in uncertain expedition notes

Fragmentary OCR text references Roosevelt and Nairobi with vague names and numbers. The readable parts imply a historical venture or expedition tied to Theodore Roosevelt, appearing in a scrambled form. No clear event date or outcome is discernible.

Princess Decapitation Case Prompts Broad Inquiry

A fragmented report describes a decapitation incident involving a princess and refers to locations and people in unclear terms. The text mentions Pranebunem and Wes deed and a broadcast context, with other garbled phrases suggesting a monarchical or ceremonial setting and an investigation.

Untitled text fragment on religion and public figures

Fragmentary item discusses religion and public figures with scattered names and odd phrases. The readable parts suggest a feature style piece mentioning July events and social venues, but the text is garbled and several names and nouns unreadable.

Atom Osta Ron and Local Tax Dispute Explained

An account notes Atom Osta Ron and mentions a tax issue involving $200 and $600 sums, with references to Cre Lercoe and Te Ootvell. It references a corporation case, a public matter, and individuals including Perry and his son visiting the city.

Beden Cine

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