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Newspaper

Bluefield Evening Leader

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1910

Page

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Old Man Kills Farmer in Clintwood Dispute

In Clintwood Virginia Dickenson county an eighty one year old man named John Dent shot and killed a young farmer after months of conflict over a disputed property site. Dent fired on the farmer and his wife on a farm road injuring no one else, then walked away until deputies arrived and Dent was arrested. The dead man leaves a wife and five children.

Clintwood Dickenson County John Dent Yester Dent

Ladies Show Their Canines at Major North America Show

New York June 2 The largest box show in North America proceeds today at Mineola Fair Ground dominated by the Ladies Kennel Association of America. Exhibits feature many breeds including collies Airedale terriers Pomeranians and various terrier varieties with prominent entries from Moodhomium Fortuna and others.

New York North America Mineola Fair Ground Conview Anotal Benel Phan Ladies Kennel Association of America Hengtow Manliatounide Neekles Pemittiew May Dantonio Wil Terrier Pronch Butt Went Tighland White Terriers Wren Terricen Joonnow

Mr Thomas Candidate Rumor Fills Local News

Fragmentary OCR text discusses possible candidate Mr Thomas, unclear details and dates, with stray phrases about a heart condition and political intent. The readable parts mention a person named Thomas and potential candidacy in a community setting. No firm facts or dates are established.

President Taft begins four day western trip

President Taft leaves Washington for a four day tour reaching Michigan and Ohio with stops at Bryn Mawr Ada Detroit Monroe and Jackson. He attends Bryn Mawr commencement where his daughter studies as market reports show mixed early price moves and uncertainty in the cotton and stock markets amid Bank of England rate talk.

Washington Taft Jackson Michigan Bryn Mawr College Ada Ohio Detroit Monroe New York Bank Tune

Taft Delivers Annual Address at Bryn Mawr College

President Taft spoke at Bryn Mawr College commencement to mark its 25th anniversary and a half million dollar endowment completion. He focused on women’s higher education as Miss Helen Taft, a Bryn Mawr student, studies there. Taft planned to speak in Ada, Ohio and then Michigan with three future addresses.

Philadelphia Taft Bryn Mawr College Helen Taft Bryn Wawr Ada Michigan

Police Censor Bathing Outfits In Chicago Beachs

June weather brings strict police regulation of beach wear in Chicago. Chief Steward orders extremely bizarre costumes banned and bans posing athletes on sands. Women urged to choose modest designs or be removed. bloomers and stein terms unclear.

Chicago Windy City

Condition of Cotton Crop Reported for February

The report notes crop conditions with measured percentages and regional comparisons. It records the percentage of cotton in various growth stages and overall health, highlighting a decline or improvement relative to past dates. Observers caution that weather and pests influence the current standing and potential yields.

Difficult treaty meeting draws expected crowd at fair

Unclear message describes a gathering or event amid treaty talks. Bimal and Mary Vo appear in garbled references. Attendance projected for a Wednesday with a public sundae event and a warm reception from attendees.

Baseball on the Isthmus

Colon Panama June 2. Panama leagues Idthmian and Atlantic dominate baseball as the dry season ends. American workers and natives follow fast play with many college players in town. Teams include Gutegona Ancon Empire Marines and Colon Commissary Civil Administration Panama Railroad.

Colon Panama United States Idthmian Atlantic Gutegona Ancon Empire Marines Civil Administration Poouma Railroad Intonae Naxebail Wppart Welsefon Senate Ohter Dutlowly Wwe Tineetall Heath Wade Lote Jorge Enone Che Bears Teague

Wonderful progress in district on presidential visit day

Thomas Lynch of Vittaburg, president of United States Coal and Coke Company, passed through the city by amerial train after inspecting Gary works. He toured east via Norfolk and Western with stops at Latray Caverns Virginia, accompanied by key executives and politicians. Officials praised fuel development and industrial progress, noting remarkable growth since five years ago and expressing satisfaction with Gary operations.

Thomas Lynch Vittaburg United States Coal and Coke Company Gary Lynch Columbus Norfolk and Western Latray Caverns Virginia Pennsylvania Henry Reppert Payette County Mennsylvant Henry Childs Pittsburg John Lynch Suppy J. B. Jateson Pitgibbe Lynen Beng Long Bluefield Cnal Intitationa

Dedication of State Capitol and June Conference Remarks

Fragmented OCR notes describe a dedication event at the state capitol with mentions of June 2, a conference, street plates, and planning for future memorials. The text references Konruery, Kentikione, and names like Hake, with unclear roles and scattered phrases about opening ceremonies and displays.

Subway Wreck Probe Opens Into Deadly New York Collision

The Public Service Commission opened an inquiry into a subway crash in New York last night injuring about thirty people and causing a panic as smoke filled the stations. The collision occurred when signals were obscured by smoke, causing one train to crash into another.

New York Public Service Commission

Baggage Thief to Make Fight in Court

A prisoner, Martin Jacobsy, a member of a gang described as baggage thieves, is said to be prepared to defend himself with financial backing if he proceeds. It is believed the gang protects its own, as shown by how previous cases have been fought by apprehended members. The prisoner's wife says she will stand by him during the fight.

Mond Martin Jacobsy

A Sketch of Thomas Taggart in Indiana Politics

A fragmented profile traces Thomas Taggart from Waterford Ireland to a Newsboy on a train and a rising Indiana political figure aligned with Governor Marshall. The garbled text hints at Taggart's influence, early life, and potential role with party leaders and state issues.

Tom Taggart Amivenhall Indiana Marshall Taggart Tregort Mewis Waterford Ireland Chris Rod Hon Ty Howe Walter Walters Tewaelorie Fe & F Thdiena

Intercollegiate Rifle Match Details Not Clear

The readable lines describe an intercollegiate rifle match with scattered names and locations but the text is garbled. Entities like Yale and Pennsylvania appear, yet key actions, dates, and outcomes are unreadable.

Smith to Run Endurance Car Test From Atlanta to New York

W V Sm Smith, returning from Sutton, plans an endurance car test between Atlanta and New York. He may be accompanied by J Morgan of the Daily Telegraph, with factory support for expenses and a coach from the Atlanta Journal and New York Herald. The run begins Monday after his car is overhauled in Atlanta. Cooper of Salem, Va also enters a bin ear for the course.

SM. Smith Sutton Atlanta New York Rile Morgan Daily Telegraph Smith Atlanta Journal Cooper Salem Corbin Mr. Cooper Eadward Cooper Pocahontas

Kentucky Dedicates New Capitol Building in Grand Ceremony

Frankfort Kentucky June 2 The state dedicated its $2 000 000 capitol today with impressive ceremonies Governor Wilson and Senator Wo Jy spoke The handsome building was opened for public reception and inspection in the afternoon Flowers adorned the ceremonies and the event drew many spectators from the public and state officials

Frankfort Kentucky Wilson

Clark to Retire at Seventy Six

Missouri representative Clark announces retirement after seven terms in the House. He notes long service and reflects on public life, expressing intent to step down when his time comes and acknowledging significant colleagues and events during his career.

Clark Sevety Washington, Sur Missouri Mir Macon North Caroling Shenker and Sonetar

Unclear text fragment on Maine couple and events

Fragmentary OCR data mentions a couple in Maine and a date in May with references to names and places, but the text is garbled. It appears to reference local news items, possibly weddings or notices, with limited readable details and several misread words.

Western railroads prepare attack on government move

Twenty five western railroads halted from increasing freight rates hold a conference at Louis to plan action against the government. They warn of a terrific battle and vow to resist what they call inj unction interference while continuing to observe the old rates.

Louis

Webb Held for Grand Jury in Powell Shooting Case

In Danville Virginia on June 2 Olde Webb a 17 year old defendant was held for the grand jury for the shooting death of Claude Powell a youth of similar age Webb pleaded not guilty and asked for a jury trial. May Powell sister of the slain youth testified that Powell attacked with an axe and Webb then fired as he left the scene.

Danville Webb Fin Powell Claude Powell Hiefer

Unclear OCR Reads About Extra Payments and Plans

Fragmented text references extra sums paid and a plan involving a national lesion or entity, with garbled names and places. No coherent events or individuals are clearly identifiable.

Auto Outing for Orphans

An event intended for orphaned children provided a day of outings with notable volunteers and local organizations aiding the children. The narrative references a group of supporters from New York and Washington coordinating activities and transportation for the youngsters while highlighting care and community involvement.

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