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Newspaper

Bluefield Evening Leader

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1909

Page

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Moorish Tribesmen Hit Melilla In Morocco Battle

Heavy cannonading signals a new clash between Spanish forces and Moorish tribesmen near Melilla Morocco as outposts are reinforced from the central Rif region. In Melilla residents fear the siege and Madrid reports hint at civil unrest and a volatile Spain on the verge of upheaval. General Marina awaits reinforcements as tribes threaten to strike Ceuta.

Melilla Morocco Rif San Sebastian Spain Don Jamie Alfonso Qwant Alefonso Madeid Madrid Se War Department Malta Merinas Warting Moore Maria Marina Ceuta Muroeen Tenred

Extended trip with Johnston family visits Beatty in Calgary

Tr Charles A Johnston Mrs John sion Master Walton Jolneton and Miss Restelte Hortimore have rela rned from a visit to Beatty and to the family of James Johnstone of Calgary NorthWest Canada. They report much about women.

Chas A. Johnston Jotnsion Walton Jolneton Amd Hortimore Ae Beatty Janes Johnstone Calgary Northweet Canada Bern Abe Font

Pursue Slayer by Wireless Seeks Suspect Natbandian

Lynn July 26 Wireless alarm sent to all Atlantic steamers for Vatan Nalbandian linked to murder of Mina K. Momjian Armenian found in a trunk in a boarding house here Friday. Natbandian described 4 feet 7 inches tall with dark complexion, smooth face, black eyes and hair, wearing dark blue suit and Panama hat. He is believed attempting to reach Turkey.

Lynn Atlantle Vatan Nalbandian Frank Jones Mina K. Momjian Armesian Bedly Turkey Nathandian

Long Auto Trip Across Rough Roads to West Virginia

James A. Bors of Aleoma travels with wife and mother-in-law from Philadelphia by car to the West after a week on the road. They faced the worst stretch on a ridge near Dietion in May, noting improved routes but many delays. Road officials plan to convert the Nerd to the model road for Southern West Wingialm SV FL Seite, Triatod, in Dusting.

James A. Bors Aleoma Wnd Clild Strivey Tere Poe Tuadelphia Pres Porites Johar Gea Lyn Adena Dietion Mapyily Nerd West Wingialm

Aged Woman Found Dead On North Carolina Farm

In Greenesboro North Carolina on July 26 a death of 70 year old Mins Lida was discovered on her farm. A coroner ruled the woman had been dead for several days with the body found in the field 200 yards from her residence. The scene suggested foul play and investigators noted prior threats. a prior family dispute had led to a burglary motive and a $1,000 loss was mentioned in connection with a burned storage area months earlier.

Greenesboro N.C Jane Pought Mins Lida Fe di Geon

Bland Street Church Picnic Announcement

Church notices invite all parishioners and families to a Bland Street Church picnic on Wednesday the 2nd at 2x PM. The event, with entertainment and a “Froth Heavens” program, includes a round trip by train from the station and a tea feature for attendees along with refreshments.

Bruner Tland Santas Wehoul Clair Chorh Che Station

Millinaire Sentenced to Convict Farm in Joekren

In Joekren Mie on July 26 a person named Charlew Fe Smithy was sentenced to the convict farm for the theft of a valuable item from A. Laaratt. Traveling salesman RB Lede and others observed the events as the court delivered the term.

Joekren Mie Willhonaire Toenbertman Conefot A. Laaratt Biwich

Republican Convention Opens With Taft At Core

The first Republican State convention of the Taft era opens next Wednesday in Newport News with over 1,000 Republicans expected. Secretary Nagel will address day one, signaling Taft sentiment. Gillespie of Tazewell or Kent of Wythe are viewed as likely to lead the ticket, with possible rivals Harman and Hev dercomb noted. The outcome hinges on party pledges as Democrats prepare for August primaries.

Newport News Taft Nagel Department of Commerce Hin Ehler A. P. Gilleaple Tazewell Wm. P. Kent George A Hivercomb Alie Jiremil Biion

Congress May Report Today Scene of Extra Session

Reported focus on government costs and suspected reforms dominates today’s congressional briefing. Sources note lengthy debates and a potential new estimate of national expenditures tied to election integrity and security measures.

Strikers Return to Work Amid Uncertain Wages Fight

Striking workers end walkout and return to jobs after talks faltered over wage terms. Haller and Dy, affected by the dispute, resume duties as industrial action shifts toward negotiations. The stalemate center on fringe benefits and anticipated pay scales, reflecting broader labor tensions.

Salome dance case shocks New York theater scene

New York on July 26 reports the arrest of Gertrude Hoffman on a Marmerstein's rooftop for a provocative Salome style dance deemed to offend public morals. Hoffman faced Magistrate Steinert as police and the district attorney weighed whether her tights and stage nudity justified action.

New York Gertrude Hoffman Marmerstein Mist Hoffman West Side Court Ltnant Matinon Legal Bureau Steinert Misa Hoftunin Hoffman Hammon Elie Lance Baker

No 2 Cent Ante On Virginian Judge Grants Injunction

Judge Burdette grants an injunction similar to that on the Chesapeake and Ohio lines and the Chesapeake and Ohio roads. The ruling will charge the Virginia case and affect the involved rail interests.

Burdette

Third Road In State Seeks Relief In Court

Charleston W Va July 26 Pursuant to an injunction granted Saturday the Virginian railroad will soon inaugurate the court fight against the two cent rate law. The attorney general and the road contend the law is void and will appeal the decision already affirmed by a lower court ruling. The issue centers on two cent rate coupons and legal maneuvers through Payette Calhoun Wyoming and Mercer counties.

Charleston Virginian Railroad Payette Talleh Wyoning Mercer Coal & Cole Chesapeake & Ole Jay

Man fatally shoots wife then kills self in Wentpork

In a domestic tragedy at Wentpork Mane Duty 26 Robert M. Fonainiy, described as a wealthy businessman, shot his wife and then turned the gun on himself. Details in the early morning hours remain unclear as investigators examine the scene and seek motives.

Wentpork Mane Robert M. Fonainiy Wanington Oriine

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Readable lines describe a chaotic scene with scattered names and dates. details are obscured by garbled OCR. The passage mentions multiple entities, a plan today, and references to Widener and others, but concrete events or outcomes are not discernible.

Wrights Aeroplane a Success at Fort Meyer Test

Orville Wright led the test flight with Wilbur Wright observing at Fort Meyer on July 26, surpassing prior speed records with an average of 47 miles per hour against the wind. The machine remained aloft over twenty minutes before a tail-water landing, signaling a successful demonstration for the aviation team led by the Wright brothers.

Washington, DC Orville Wright Kort Meyer Wilbur Wright Didelelen Thair Orville Frank I Lahm United States Wigal Gan

Bleriot Chases Fame In Fight For Prize

Bleriot, famed aeronaut, enters a contest in Teever on February 26 seeking a share of a $5,000 prize. The report notes his latest attempt to gain recognition and mentions details about the entry and expected outcomes.

Teever Buly Vreur Aeronaut Diderot Narnia

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