Deputy Shot in Kentucky Mixup Dies
Deputy Sheriff Buddy Shepherd died at Welch hospital after being shot during the arrest of Zeke Blankenship and three other gang members linked to a riot sparked by a Devon West Virginia theater production. Deputy Jim Dotson had died earlier. two hundred-strong posse hunted the remaining Blankenship gang, with three girls witnessing the shooting and placed under care.
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Lower Elk Kentucky
Miners Hospital
Welch
Kentucky
Jesse James
Devon W. Va
Blankenship
Shepherd
Zeke Blankenship
Sherif
Jim Dotson
Frank Blankenship
Lower Elk
Devon
Buday Shepherd
Welch Hospital
Sheri Jim Dotton
Blankenships
Bland Ready To Support Shorter Route To Bluefield
D Honaker a noted Bland County merchant asserts Bland County will back a shortened highway plan to link Rocky Gap with Bluefield. He favors a cut off over full repair of the old line, reducing distance to about four and five tenths miles, with most of the route in Bland and Mercer counties.
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Rocky Gap
Bland County
Bluefield
Mondker
Honaker
Mercer County
Bland
Hland
Honaker Mee
Mercer
Twenty Nations Represented at Fourth International Congress
Twenty nations have sent representatives to the fourth International Congress of Chambers of Commerce to be held this month in Tandon. Lord Dewstbor will preside at the opening session, with Sir Albert Spicer, who retired in April as president of the London Chamber of Commerce, named to oversee the proceedings.
Norfolk and Western section hand murdered in Davy West Virginia
Jobo Neal, a long time colored section hand on the Poca Hontas division, was held up robbed and stabbed to death outside his home near Davy West Virginia late Saturday night. A passerby found him near the store he had just shopped for a new suit. the suit and his money were missing. No clues or crew to identify the killer. Neal was among the oldest section men on the division.
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Norfolk and Western
Davy
W. Va
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Neal
Pocahontas
Sugar trust secretary denies charges in federal court
New York June 6 Charles R Heike secretary of the sugar trust testified in his own defense in federal court denying the government's charge. His attorney argued Heike had never visited the Williamsburg docks and therefore could not know of any cheating there.
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Charles R. Heike
The
Sugar Trust
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Williamsburg
Appointed route agent by company
J. W. Overstreet, formerly a cashier for the Southern Express and later in the superintendent’s Roanoke office, passed through the city last night en route to Portsmouth, Ohio, where he has been appointed acting route agent.
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J. W. Overstreet
Southern Express
Roanoke
Portamouth
Ohio
Higher Cables From London Push Early Market Upticks
New York June 6 stock market gains on higher cables from London with Union Pacific near 170 before slipping. Wheat rose firm while corn and oats were unchanged and provisions advanced. Cotton opened five to three points higher but eased after initial call as traders debated sector outlook.
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London
Union Pacific
Het
Union Pacifican Steel
Wendy
Free for all at Bondtown ends in chaotic clash
A disorderly incident at Bondtown near Sortie in Olah Valley erupted yesterday afternoon. Troops and local residents faced a dense mob. many injured, some in serious condition, as authorities struggled to restore order.
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Olah
Amy Druleed Bodler
Wethn
Norfolk and Western Passenger Train Wreck Injures Fourteen
A southbound Norfolk and Western Chattanooga special No. 42 derailed at night near Seven Mile Ford. Fourteen passengers were injured as day coaches and mail and baggage cars left the rails while the engine and one car remained. No fatalities. several severely injured. Wreck blamed on spreading rails. no official investigation yet.
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Mie Ford
Tullman
American Horses at English Show Open at Olympia
London reports the fourth International Horse Show at Olympia opens with record American entries, prize pool of 65 000 dollars, and new features including a twelve foot wide Widewater Jump. American millionaire Walter Winans dominates entries with 147 animals, and rivals from France and Belgium bring strong teams as horses from Jade Moore and other stables arrive to compete.
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Greve
Germany
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Yerra
Amerina
Jade Moore
Agalt
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I. PL
Graen
Popular brakeman dangerously ill in Norfolk and Western
Jot Ford, a noted brakeman on the Norfolk and Western line, is reported dangerously ill. Five members of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, to which Ford belongs, are visiting him as Captain McCulloch records an event on November 4 and 16.
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Norfolke & Weatern
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McCulloch
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Tim
Hope
Ie Ashe
West Virginia Mining Institute Tomorrow Excursion
The West Virginia Mining Institute plans an excursion tomorrow, promising a day of professional tours and industry discussions. Members are encouraged to join for networking with engineers, miners, and representatives from local firms.
West Virginia Coal Institute opens three day session at Kika opera house
Delegates from across the state and coal regions arrive for the West Virginia Coal Mining Institute summer meeting at the Kika Opera House starting tomorrow at 10. Front reports suggest it may be the finest gathering yet with machinery firms showcasing innovations and a railcar excursion planned from Bluefield. U S Coal and Coke Gary official O Pools aims to host visitors at operations, while exhibitors prepare a fire extinguisher display and a major program on mine water treatment and modern plant construction.
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Kika’ Opera House
Bluefield
O'Pools General Superitendent
U.S
Gary
Po Tiratie
Amercan la France Wire Engine Company
Elmira
Miamas Roach
Chicago
Morse
WV. Groeth
Piteburg
Prohibitionists Name Candidates at Mae toake Convention
Prohibitionists at Mae toake Saturday nominated Rev Ingut Cook of Matevka and J of Wyntr of Mannering for the Loum of Dolegaton. Rev James HH. Narvey of Flat Top was nominated for county superintendent without opposition. Ty M. Scntt of Montenim was named for State Senator. Other nominations included Beat for Pree and Mangun for Minister of Board of Radentin. Aubweribe to the Evening Leader.
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Rev
Ingut Cook
Matevka
Wyntr
Mannering
Dolegaton
Matnahe
James HH. Narvey
Flat Top
National Auto Highway Tour Opens From Atlanta to New York
Thousands welcomed the second annual National Auto Highway Tour as cars left Atlanta bound for New York, expected June 14. The project unites Atlanta and New York via a linked route created by newspapers to promote road improvements and touring through the South. Local political notes mention Col Dr. Lily and Abe Lilly, with Lilly carrying multiple counties and aiming for the nomination, while Bluefield shows support for Dr. Martin in the primary.
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New York
Automobiledam
Philadelphia
Gettysburg
Shenandoah Valley
Lily
Abe Lilly
Congress
Ttt
Lilly
Lincoln County
Lilly Lais
James Hughes
Huntington
Mingo
Bluefield
Latonia Racing Opens Under Kentucky License
Cincinnati June 6 racing begins at the Latonia track for a 30 day meeting under Kentucky State Racing Commission authority. Officials include Charles F. Price judge Roy Sackett clerk E W Magion racing secretary and hand copper James Milton starter. Bookmaking machines supply the bookmakers under the license. The Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled against the Latonia association claim allowing bookmaking at law.
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Kentucky State Racing Commission
Charles F. Price
Roy Sackett
E.W Magion
James Milton
Pork
Kentucky Commission
Kentucky Court of Appeals
Law Two Mieeringe
New Secretary to Mr Taft Named
Washington June 6 1909 Morton chosen secretary to the president succeeding Parkinson. He will hold the post in public life and handle communications through the media with the approval of the administration. From Martinsburg WV chairman of the horticultural society notes that graduation events will include a monetary grant and regional assignments across several counties with planned allocations and numbers.
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Washington
Charien J. Morton
Proddy Carpenton
Bolden Rule Chief in Bad Bolden Rule Chief in Bad
Cleveland Ohio June 6 Fifty more subpoenas were issued today by the prosecution in the trial of Bolden Rule chief on charges of intoxication and immorality. Announcement said several prominent businessmen expected to testify against the suspended official are disappointed, but the blow to the prosecution stood. Subpoenas were inacted to prevent more leaving. Kohler failed but declares he will not submit to medical treatment until the case is vended.
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Ohio
Red Koly
Bill Arouses No Enthusiasm in Congress
Washington, Jones report a failed measure that aroused little support among members. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee, then turned over for shaping, but hearings produced no favorable written request to report out.
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Jones
Fears Aerial Fleet of Germany Rouses Britain
London reports anxiety over German air strength as observers note increased aerial activity and potential threat to England. The War Department evaluates new signals and naval responses amid heightened public concern.
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Germany
London
England
Taft Seeks Peace In Rail Rate Conference
Washington June 6 Taft meets railroad chiefs over freight rate powers aiming to avoid war. Chiefs demand higher income citing 120 million more in wages since the panic and higher rail costs. NY Central president Brown favors deferring to ICC as best solution, while Taft and Attorney General Wickersham prepare for talks with railroad presidents. Railroad leaders held a secret meeting to press their case.
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Railroad Elitora
Taft
Brown
New York Central
Interstate Commerce Commission
M Net
Wickerahimn
Ripley
The
Atchixon
President May Name Catholic Cabinet Prospects
Washington June There is every indication that Taft may name a Catholic to a cabinet vacancy if the right man presents himself. Roosevelt, who inaugurated Catholics in official life, considered several candidates including Charles J. Vena of Maryland and Edward Murphy of Philadelphia for key posts.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Oticus Jef
Minioter Maurew Gan
MX Poxttuanter Cienerat
London
Provdent Roosevelt
Cathae Jh
Charles J. Venavette
Maryland
Flirt
Navy
Tat
Avnatein
Mundin
Kidward Mur
Philadelphia
Tewall Merowery
Tev Charities
Fonera Morrell
New Cigar Store Opens in Town Today
Cotowood maker running four cigars and newsstand opens at the new Altamont hotel site. Proprietors Mohen and Feynrny Baker plan to offer a side chair liner network with Keddie Wright of Whites Phorney to cut the ribbon. The shop is fitted up beside the bank in town.
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Pripverletora
Fame Dere Mohen
Feynrny Baker
New Place
Keddie Wright
Che Bnet
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