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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1909
Page
1
In a hall near the post office, SHS Democrats mock the GOP caucus as the Postmaster H S Shott claims Democrats and city officials have been armed to intimidate Republicans. The meeting leads to a mock joke tone and a nomination of S L Ballinger for council president amid general doubt and indignation.
After protracted negotiations control of the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railway Company will pass to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. Readjustment provides capital via securities guaranteed by B and O. Holders of New York Trust Co Certificates of Deposit will receive cash and new mortgage bonds.
Fayetteville W Va June 1 Ash Davis a Pack s Branch farmer is the first to be jailed under the Johnson pistol law. He received six months in jail and a $50 fine after arrest by MM G West and Squire Malone. John Wiseman Powelton town sergeant faced arrest over carrying a pistol and was fined $10 after being acquitted of assault. He plans to appeal.
Dr Helden Cleminson, accused of murdering his wife found dead at their Wayne Avenue home, faces a warrant issued by Captain Kane. Cleminson, detained at Sheffield Avenue police station, resigned and seeks to appeal as authorities pursue legal action in the case.
Public cordially invited to services in the chapel followed by a lecture on Mark 4.
Forty deputies faced six hundred armed strikers near McCloud fourteen miles east of Ubrie. The crowd reportedly stole more than a ton of dynamite from the Meloud powder house after guards were driven off. Communications were cut and tension rose as William Menard led forty deputies against the hostile group.
Two desperate inmates, Howard and Patton, escaped from Cabell County Jail in Huntington West Virginia yesterday afternoon. They reportedly used a steel bar to widen a small aperture above a cell door and crawled through a gap to the corridor, then fled toward the watchman and stairs during a storm while guards pursued.
The Big Sentle Exposition 0 opens with show moves and displays. Exhibits feature industry vendors, new technologies, and local attractions. Organizers invite visitors to explore the venue and enjoy the opening events.
The article describes a Dewlands event in Fortale Wash near The Katosawa, with a formal opening by Prodeny Tatt and a gold telegraph signal. It notes a vast imperial parade and forecasts a stellar exposition, promising wonders and a strong Navy presence, amid weather outlooks and public interest.
The court heard a contested election case involving M. B. Postlethwaite and Justin Kersey. Postlethwaite claims he was elected to a prominent local office, while Kersey is the challenger. The outcome and specifics of the ruling are not fully detailed in the fragment.
Partly cloudy to start with continued warm trend through the period. Expect warmer afternoons and limited showers, with temperatures gradually rising into the upper 70s to mid 80s across the area.
Washington June 1 The Senate met this evening at 10 oclock and began long debate on whether tonight session will extend to 11 oclock Tomorrow night will likely see the session continue as objections by Senator Cul Horeon Vivenrither delay action until tomorrow night The event centers on confirming department heads and the tartt bill.
The new Blue City Board of Affairs was seated today selecting department heads. S. Frazier Stowers became Commissioner of Streets, N. Wortley of Finance, Frank M. Peters of Police, and James S. Kahle of Public Safety. Weekly meetings set for first and third Fridays at 3:30 PM and other sessions at 7:30 PM.
Richmond firm debate as Rev J D Yeaster accuses Grove Avenue Baptist Church leaders of improper influence after a Teetotaler campaign. Claims about speeches at Petersburg event prompt Grand Jury scrutiny and local reactions amid a volatile church division affecting families and children.
Jone 1 reports Preatiene Pelt greeted Wie desk at night. he arrived in Gettya to attend Memorial Day exercises on a famous battle ground.
Washington sources say Stewart will return to the capital from Atlanta today moderated by the Post Office Department. Officials offered no final decision on the Georgia Railway matter, leaving the outcome uncertain.
In Huntington, West Virginia, Dr N B Ferguson was arrested on a warrant alleging a criminal operation on Grace Woods a seventeen year old girl from St Albans. Warrants also named two older men as accomplices. The girl was located after contact with the Adams express office and returned to St Albans with her uncle and Patton who filed preliminary charges. Ferguson pleads not guilty and a hearing was set for Friday.
The first meeting of the new group will be held tonight. Organizers have elected a leadership committee and will detail plans and the agenda for immediate actions. Local residents are invited to attend and observe the proceedings.
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