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Newspaper

Bluefield Evening Leader

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1909

Page

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Tariff Bill Faces Senate Opposition Over Cotton Bagging Duty

Southern Democrats object to the duty on cotton bagging and vow a strenuous effort to defeat the tariff bill. Opposition signals may delay passage as a Texas minister may delay indefinitely. The House met at ten. Payne, chair of Ways and Means, called up the conference report and rules committee moved to immediate consideration.

Washington, D. C Batley Texas House Payne Waysa and Means House Committee On Rules Hous Senate

Board of Affairs Tonight To Meet At Court House

The board of affairs will meet at the courthouse tonight to consider a new license ordinance and the Dow Fudge saloon license matter. A quorum was not present last night due to Mr. Kahle being out of the city. A second meeting is planned for Monday to address items from tonight with a large attendance hoped for.

Board of Affairs Court House Kahle Kehle

Czar Nicholas Visits France in Cherbourg Harbor Tour

Czar Nicholas and entourage arrive in Cherbourg France on July 3 escorted by Russian warships. They tour the harbor viewing French leaders after a call on President Faille and plan a visit to the court of Edward in Bossud, extending a royal tour of France.

Cherpourg France Nicholas Cherboire Xaeste Faille Gary Wil Edward Bossud

Zeppelin Wakes Sap e Voyage

The Zeppeli n airship Ze ppein sf undertakes a voyage to Frankfort about 220 miles away with reports of passengers aboard. A later despatch says the airship landed amid an ovation with seven passengers applauded and a scene of the bustling crowd.

Vredericketafon Hleigs Bie Zeppelin Sf Peankfort Frankfort Zeppelin Airellp Tae

Episcopal Church Mass and Services Schedule

The churches schedule morning and evening services with Eucharist on Sunday at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Bible class and Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 p.m. A Mass will be celebrated at 9 30 a.m. at the Church of the Sacred Heart North Mercer Street Benediction after Mass J W Seniges superintendent Rev J H Franklin to preach at 11 a.m. at Graham no evening service as pastor preaches there today.

Hible Church of the Sacred Heart North Mercer Etrent J. W. Seriges J. H. Franklin Graham P. CU. Clark Hhounoke John Davane Eledsprei Kent Aid Norfolk Wind Liltrowt Rome Ieee Marae Uae Gary PORTO

Bland TY Methodist Service Schedule and Invitations

The Bland TY Methodist church announces 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. services led by Rev. D Emory Hawk with Rev. Wo A Pearson filling the pulpit at both 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. due to Rev. S H Thompson's absence. Sabbath school at 9:30 a.m. and offerings for the Presby-terial Home Mission. Special missions offering today and an additional program at Span with singing and a sermon on Christian Loyalty. All welcome.

D. Emory Hawk S. H. Thompson First Baptist Church Wo A Pearson Span R. W. Kegley

Forgotten theater cast listed in Chicago exchange note

The piece notes a latent addition to the Clouet Lawrence Company through Theatrical Exchange of Chicago. Mr Pret Nufert is cast in the Mexican In Forgiven production, completing the season’s leading roles as the era’s theater hit.

Clouet Lawrence Company Theatrical Exchange Chicago Pret

Outsiders Show Interest in Bluefield Development

Letters forwarded by the Boost Editor of the Lander reveal outsiders expressing interest in the city’s future development and civic improvements. The correspondence indicates outsiders seek a stake in Bluefield’s growth and suggests local leadership may benefit from broader input.

Brey Tascoal Mild Ie Bluefield Lander Omer

Mio Inatole Leen Dies En Route To Wytheville

Mio Inatole Leen of Twanwell dies yesterday while traveling to Wytheville to visit relatives. Police say the death occurred during the trip and investigations are ongoing. Leen was known in the community and leaves behind family in Twanwell and Wytheville.

Mio Inatole Leen Twanwell Fies Westerday Wythevilly

YMA A HEAD FAVORS WHISKEY IN BRISTOL VOTE

Bristol Virginia July 10 104 note that YMA A Head who presided at Bristol meeting favors whiskey sale. Roberts president of the Bristol ML OyA says a license is desired and he traveled forty miles to vote for the ticket. The local option election is described with mentions of party directors and public sentiment.

Mackey New York Royal Franchico Society Bristol Tleney Roberts Roberts Youhlon Erie

Telegraphic Ticks and Crashes Hit Early August News

A garbled Telegraphic Ticks snippet reports on multiple incidents including a collision at Wat uleht with injuries, Overland Limited wrecked by a broken rail injuring several, and mining and corporate notes. It mentions American financier C G Cupler of New York reacting to a Purcell case, with details obscured.

Spain in turmoil as 100 shot by order of court martial

Dispatches from Melilla report Spanish forces unable to hold the garrison against Moors amid 50 000 reinforcements en route. Madrid notes 100 Hoters executed by court martial, with widespread unrest and calls for military dictatorship as Don Jamie factions gain sympathy in Barcelona.

Idabon Portugal Melilla Mich Africa Madrid Handaye France Don Jamie Barcelona Spain Alfonso Ie Martrid

Marriage at High Noon in a Wet City Afternoon

A local wedding in Bedford Street binds Mrs Dixon and Mr Willy with Rev Hawilton officiating. Their union links to a long-time keeper and assistant at a firm, with many friends sending best wishes for a joyful life ahead. The ceremony occurred in the early afternoon with a small gathering and warm congratulations.

Mrs. Dixon Bedford Street Straw Lilly Inlizabeth Madisow Braunton Tra C. Willy

Fragmented OCR Note Promises Political Realignment

The readable bits sketch a local political scenario with talk of a new alignment and upcoming votes. Mentions of key places and entities are unclear, but indicate a regional decision process about development and leadership amid tense times.

1000 Lives Lost in Manchuria Flood

A flood in Manchuria has reportedly caused about 1000 deaths with extensive damage across towns. The report provides few readable specifics due to OCR errors but notes severe flooding and widespread devastation in the affected region.

Manchuria

Market Trends Support Cautious Buying in Trade

New York July 31 Weekly Review of Trade notes more buyers returning to loading markets and signs of broader trade activity. Price uncertainty remains due to weak commodity values though some sectors show activity. wool remains active while industrial operations ease, and weekly cotton and grain markets show varied movement with several concerns about futures and weekly totals.

York Predmrent Vieteriau Brice Peice

Funeral Monday for Harry Pullman in New York

A brief notice announces the funeral for Harry Pullman to be held Monday in New York. The document lists attendees and related details in a fragmented OCR style, reflecting a local obituary notice with limited readable facts.

Harry Pullman

Keokee Coal and Coke Firm Seeks Large Delaware Charter

Biz note from Wise and Lee counties Virginia reports a Delaware chartered corporation named Keokee Consolidated Coke Company taking over Keokee Coal and Coke Company and Imbo Coal and Coke Company, with capital stock of 3.5 million dollars. The venture consolidates Virginia operations, borrows from Virginia Coal and Iron Company, and runs dozens of ovens in the Black Mountain region.

Keokee Consolidated Coke Company Wise and Lee Counties Biz Stone Gap Lawa Delaware Will, Sd Capital Kookee Consolidated Coke Company Imbo Coal and Coke Company Tinhoden Wise County Kookee Coal and Coke Company Kovekor Lee County Largeal Tinkine Uile Babeden Nepeage Virginia Coal and Tron Company Bouthnet Virginia Keokee Company I Chia Blick Mountain Harlan County Kentucky

Alegedo Hadlay inforl story from Nowverott event

Alegedo Hadlay, a fori roaldent, involved in a convoluted incident at Vie aN fot wie yaw Hailey. Lemire notes a summary covering key actions and outcomes, with unclear names and places but indicating a public or local event and subsequent reaction.

Alegedo Hadlay

Wrights Flight Triumph At Fort Myer Historic Test

A Washington spectator describes Orville Wright and Wilbur Wright flying the first successful aeroplane test with Lieutenant Benjamin D. Foulois aboard. The craft reached over 42 miles per hour, covered the Fort Myer route, and ascended about 500 feet, proving practical aerial flight amid heavy crowd applause and military interest.

Washington, D. C Orville Wright Wilbur Beusjamin D. Boulote Army Signal Corps Vd Staten Kovernment Daring Dideult Fort Myer Shuserhill Vreeldeat Lawmla Perthpete Hemeth Shiutenhill Wien Wands Avery Orville Melly Karlie Witly Hilt Ren Lier Ahlen Elena Toy Baek Devitte Willa

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