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Newspaper

Bluefield Evening Leader

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1909

Page

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Kennedy Testimony Shocks Naval Board In Sutton Case

At the Naval Academy inquiry into Lt James N Sutton s death Kennedy a Marine private and Dr McCormick gave testimony challenging prior accounts. Kennedy described the earlier confrontation with Lt Adams, sighting the post gunfire, and Utley s intervention as Sutton lapsed into a fight before the shooting.

Annapolis Mra. Button James N. Sutton Board of Naval Academy Marine Cory Board of Inquiry Marine Corps Charles W. Kennedy Norfolk A. D. McCormick United States Navy Kennedy Sutton Adams Adama Leonard Wdyoeste Utley Himilo Alanis Onarnia Adame Kenedy Naval Hospital Buteon Tlientenant Utey Troande

Boosters Offer Good Suggestions Organizes Bluefield Club League

Boosters propose actions to boost Bluefield through organizational effort. The Leader invites business people and citizens to submit ideas for town improvement, promising publication of useful suggestions and urging prompt, concrete action toward strengthening the Club League.

Ciub League Ealier

Raleigh Street Reno Suggestion Sparks City Debate

A letter urges cleansing Raleigh Street in Bluefield by removing Negro restaurants and dives and restricting Black access. The writer proposes broader restorations and segregated licenses to improve the avenue, arguing it would benefit the town if enacted. The plan would involve the Board of Affairs enforcing license removals on Raleigh Street if needed.

Bluefield Ralvleh Kooping Raleigh Ralelah Street

Believes in organization boosts Bluefield group

A speaker urges forming a committee of Bluefield ladies to organize a Clyde Lea league and improve metite. The plan calls for a meeting next Tuesday evening to establish authority and outline teaHeus and a good plan.

Speclt Aen Bluefield Wade Nee Wauler

Riomevele to Host African Tart Chat Event

President Riomevele will attend a notable entertainment event featuring races and notable riders for the Roosevelt party. Kermit Thoneavel is set to ride in one of the featured races as part of the July festivities with Nalborl and British Ame noted in preparations.

Nalborl Raene Thureday Kermit Thoneavel

Fragmentary election notes hint at council discourse

OCR fragment references adjournment and mentions figures including Kennedy Ald Parker and Davie. It hints at post adjournment remarks and discussions on taxation or grounds but lacks complete names, dates, or places to confirm a full event narrative.

earloWe Poeltiona Davie Kennedy Ald Parker

Fierce Riot In Mexican City Ends In Arrests

In Guadalajara on July 27 a riot following a political meeting led to over 200 arrests, numerous injuries including two Americans, and two deaths. State troops were deployed as rioters stormed the Hotel Garcia and attacked literature offices, with windows shattered and property damaged.

Gadalajara Mexico Upatore Ding Aml Coral Diaz Rey Garcia Erieted Lower Ohana Grene Wittin Gee Wethor

Bleriot Tells of On Flight

Bleriot recounts his airborne voyage describing the climb and glide to reveal reactions from observers. He notes the craft and method, and reflects on the journey amid questions of danger and achievement.

Bleriot

Newpairt News Musical Husband Shooting Case

In Newpairt, Vi, a royal banker’s widow Mrs Josephion Ko Biawlee shot her husband during a quarrel over musical duties. The injured man was treated. a bullet was removed. Kinwick faces trial, with other local figures named in court.

Newpairt News Guy Bi Teosuye Weoni Josephion Ko Biawlee Royal Banker Hus Wind Rawle Acheq Wieland Eroy Phyele Minwick T. Francia Bouphal Kinwick Cortour

Cairo and Norfolk inland railroad project gains funds

Tima announces ample funds secured for the Cairo and Norfolk inland railroad begun near Hopkinsville and extending east and west. The line aims to serve Kentucky inland lands and carry grain to the western coast, backed by 40 million dollars of foreign capital from Amsterdam, Paris, London, and Berlin, with operation expected by 1911.

Tima Cairo and Norefolk Hopkinsville East Yard Contlanda Kentucky Witt Wort Goode Cairo Norfolk Armaterdam Parka Lorton Berlin

Three Arrests in Dulaney Case Reported by Nashv

report from Nashville states that W. Dulaney, once a clerk for Wawb Wigton company, plus two others, faced arrest related to a suspected theft. Information reaches Governor Patterson via a telegram from the State Department in Washington about possible extradition. Dulaney reportedly vanished from the city about two weeks ago, leaving an alleged $20,000 missing.

Nashville Venn W. Dulaney Wawb Wigton Cmanty Offtee Jewndur Kligmon Jarmalon Patterson Alent Tin State Tepaetindat Washingtom Watol Pemiat Thiliney Takawa City

Pleague Deaths in China Reported Amid Crisis

Fragmented OCR notes report plague deaths in China with unclear figures and place names. The text mentions Anny, 24, and numbers like 145 and 36, but readability is severely damaged. No clear event date or authoritative organization is identifiable.

Republicans Hoping For Big Votes In Gilleaples Nomination

A Southwest Virginia delegation pass through Altamont en route to a party convention. They aim for a material reduction in the Democratic majority, backing Gillespie while expressing unease over his acceptance and possible shifting of support. Delegates include Dorton Kiser Kilgore Roberts Rowe Compton Dingus and Smith.

Southwest Virginia Dickenson Russel County J. D. Dorton BT Kiser Chas T. Kilgore W. J. Roberts Wike W. 8. Rowe By Stone Gap A. W. Compton Coeburn John L. Dingus St. Paul J.C. Smith Clintwood Dickenson County

Allens Discharged in Grand Jury Case of Fornery

The Allen couple were discharged after a grand jury found evidence insufficient for indictment. The case centered on alleged fornery tied to Gr imeley and a film money matter involving the Nuptolk and Western railway company. Represented yesterday by J R Dinard.

Justice Kersey Kenney Agafier O Allen FD. Ormaley Grimeley Fornery Mas O. Allen Ty Grineley J Nuptolk

Pittsburg Plants Resume Work

Pittsburg plants resume operation after a pause as machinery and workers return. Yard crews report progress on restarting production with a focus on tin plating and metal finishing.

Pittsburg

Retchell to Box Lange at Pranelews July 27

Philadelphia club match reports an ele footed aloe pentedt between Stanley Kotelet and Mem Lantford. Willwe Siri replied noting for Kwrouott, with no further details available.

Pranelews Philadolphia Ele Aloe Pentedt Stanley Kotelet Mem Lantford

Open Resistance Grows in Spain Amid Riots

July reports from Madrid and Barcelona describe graft hampering the army and intensified riots as Moorish tribesmen rally. Don Jamie, pretender to the throne, remains active while Melilla reinforcements arrive. In Barcelona, anti war voters caused casualties as wires were cut and communications threatened.

Madrid Be Olegert Melilla Don Jamie Spanish People Up To O Frensed Ronlitanes Barcelona Spain

Taft to Attend Atlantic Deep Waterways Conference

President Taft to attend the Atlantic Deep Waterways operation convention in Norfolk November 17 20 with a plan to visit Hampton Normal Institute the next day to deliver an address. The event centers on Bowton Beaufort waterways extending to Key West and Gulf of Mexico.

Washington J. c Tarthow Atlantic Deap Waterways Norfolk Way Exyweta Hampton Nora Iistitute Bmnmons North Carolin Small North Carolina Maynard Virginia Moore Philadelpl Tie Bowton-Beaufort Key West Gulf of Mexico Atlantic Carolina Mt Ander Way Danner Pointe Cape Cod

World Record to Coast Artillery

San Prancico reports a world record set by Count Ariilorynen aboard the Golden fate. Five inch rifles fired from a ship at a distance of a mile and a half with ten shots all as a single barrage, without a miss.

Coast Artillery San Prancico Mardenwuahip Ariilorynen

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