Institute Approves Holmes for Bureau of Mines Director
The West Virginia Coal Mining Institute at Bluefield adopted a unanimous resolution urging President to appoint Dr. Joseph A. Holmes as director of the Bureau of Mines. Holmes, six years head of the Geological Survey technology branch, is praised for learning and experience in mining industries. The meeting in Bluefield drew about two hundred delegates and local attendees with talks on mine water safety, equipment, and coal production.
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West Virginia Coal Mining Institute
Elk’s Opera
Joseph A. Holmes
United States Geological Survey
Bureau of Mines
Mary Day
Dr. Holmes
J. J. Johnston
Coal and
Pittsburg
Congress of the United States
Joseph A. Mines
Geological Survey
Bluefield
J. B. Hanford
Elkins Coal and Coke Company
Morgantown
J. C. W. Gerth
General FE. O'Toole
United States Coal and Coke Cy
Gary
O.toole
Horrow
Mississippi
West Virginia
John Luther Vance
Ohio Valley Improvement Association
Collumbus
Ohio
W. S. Mayers
Consolidation Coal Co
Ratrmont
W. Va
George
Rice
Mining Engh
Penna
Roosevelt Receives Doctorate at Oxford in Biographical Lectures
London reports Theodore Roosevelt was awarded a Doctor of Irvin Liaw degree by Oxford University and delivered a lecture on Biological Analogies in History. The visit drew massive crowds, with a festive, partisan tone dominating the reception as Cambridge and others watched.
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London
Irvin Liaw
Theodore Roosevelt
Oxford University
Roosevelt
King Edward
Oxford
Cambridge
White Ribboners Convene International Temperance Congress
White Ribboners hold a six day international temperance congress in Glasgow Rytoland opening with leader Countess of Carilele presiding. Delegates from United States Canada Australia New Zealand and South Africa attend as speeches, entertainments, and a whiskey exhibit follow the formal sessions. The event aims to unite national temperance efforts and showcases leaders and visitors from allied movements.
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Glaegow Rytoland
Countess of
Carilele
Woman'a Christin Temperance Union Congress
Leilite Frat
Praterial
Conatreey Todey
Whiekey
Mrasby Teminium
Hobieturin
Borel Whinkey
Poe
Edloturgh
Will Join Pittsburg Team By University of Arkansas Player
Jane Guy Vann a first baseman from the University of Arkansas heads to Philadelphia to join the Pittsburg team. The move follows disputed reports of a backer and mentions of players Gibran Clarke and Gibwon with coach Feed Clarke. The scene includes a training camp visit and notes from a June event in Little Rock.
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Pittabare
Jane Guy Vann
University of Arkanned
Fayetteville
Ark
Philadelphia
Pitburg
Tt Wan Mot
Vann
Cakon
Curke and
Dreyfus
University of Arkinsia
Pitteburg
Tittle Rock
Vanihet Lel
Bluefield Man In New Bank Transfer Details
Roanoke June 7 After noon the formal transfer of the America Savings Bank of Roanoke to the Colonial Bank and Trust Company is completed. Bank operations will continue under the new arrangement with capital and directors listed. Dr G W T Cole remains connected, While Mallohan presides as vice president and T J Cooper as president.
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Roanoke
America Savings Bank of
Ius
Colonial Bank and Trust Company
T. J. Cooper
Salem
BOW
Mallohan
Wishington
Vicw
Theetown
Gwt Cote
Roa
Smith
Groefeld
Vins
Qoh
Smihh
Ballimore
Mollohan
Wrebington
Malloban
Tie Institution
Toei
Dr Cole
Presbyterians Hold Centennial in Binehton NY
In Binehton New York Presbyterians celebrate the centennial of their church with a ceremony marking one hundred years since 1810 when the church was taken over by the Presbyterians. Objections or details are unclear but the event marks a long-standing community milestone.
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Binehton
Jone 7
Fehoy
Presbyterinne
May
Obreinico
Taft urges immediate passage of railroad bill
President Taft sent a special message to Congress urging immediate consideration of a railroad bill. He asks the House and Senate to send the measure to conference for quick changes so it can take effect at once, citing recent railroad conflicts and a conference agreement to defer rate matters to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
House
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Haven West Haven hosts Yale Auto Club climb and races
The Yale University Automobile Club in Shingle Hill West Haven hosts a carnival with six automobile and three motorcycle contests. Top entrants include Caleb Braga Strang De Paling Rainier and others as spectators pack the Haven shore road south of New Haven. The event features a famed climb near Fort George and is supported by automobile manufacturers nationwide.
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Conn
Jane T
Yale University Automobile Club
Shing Te HL
West Haven
Caleb Braga
Strang
de Paling
Rainier
Offer Stare
Petiole
Ohe Ctinh
United States
Fort George
New Haven
New York
Ternyth
Vile
Yalu
Xomnt
Caleb Brake
Amteur
Turney Oldfield
Alsa
Dissolution Push Shakes Beef Trust In High Court Drama
Fragmentary OCR reports a legal move to dissolve the beef trust linked to Troutan and Corwen county figures. It notes national attention, court proceedings, and possible orders affecting multiple companies across states, with references to New Jersey and ongoing industry pressure.
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Corwen
Hudnon
Omar
Carven
Earthquake Strikes Naples and Coast of Salerno
Naples and nearby coast suffer massive tremors with hundreds killed and city districts destroyed. King Victor Emmanuel leaves Rome for the quake scene as Vesuvius shows activity and relief efforts surge amid chaotic devastation.
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Lar Fe
Mint
Victor
Rome
West Virginia Car Ahead of Schedule After Repairs
The West Virginia car leads the race ahead of schedule despite forty minutes spent in repair near Charlotte North Carolina. Thousands of spectators from towns along the route witnessed the passage as the Spendwell, owned by Col. B. My Smith of Bluefield, remains the sole West Virginia entry and is positioned for a close finish.
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Spartinabore
N. C
West Virginia
Charlotte
N.C
My Smith
Bluefield
Medical Convention Opens In St Louis In June
Thousands of physicians from across the country gather in St. Louis for the sixty sixth annual meeting of the American Medical Association. The four day event, hosted by the St. Louis Medical Society, is expected to attract around 84 hundred delegates with programs at the Coliseum and other venues along Grand Avenue.
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St. Louia
St. Louis
American Medical Association
St. Lonis Medical Society
Danoene Howe
Ooo
Colineum
Yo Moa
Ehuirediy Ve
Halle
Grind Avenue
Laclede Wid Finney Fee
Bpringield
Ethiew
Warily Contested in South Dakota Reported Turmoil
In South Dakota a tense political scene unfolds as factions align behind Governor Ramsey amid disputed votes and reported mobilization by stalwarts. The article notes confusion over results and references court or official processes amid unrest and party lines.
Banner Run by Fire Boys Sparks City Anticipation
Citizens were roused by a false fire alarm last night on Bluefield Avenue near Sublette and Barnes as a banner run unfolded. Firemen sped four blocks in about four and a half minutes while a celebratory spread and a ceremonial parade followed, highlighting the unit’s spirited test and antics.
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Sublette
Barnes
Bluefield Avenue
Flarin
Somethan
Polley
Epelton
Rit
Missouri Advances in English Pheasant Hatching Efforts
In Missouri efforts grow to hatch English pheasants. The plan by local game officials aims to boost populations with broods already hatched. Hatching operations are run by Heminick Henk of the Button Game Furn near Jefferson City. Feed consists of eggs ground barley and other fare. Officials expect weather to affect results. revenue likely from hunting licenses and related sales.
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St Lovin
Missouri
Lynne Aoale
Viet Rch
Wisconsin Odd Fellows crowd meets for 24th annual convention
Wisconsin Odd Fellows hold the 24th annual convention at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodge today. The gathering marks a milestone as the organization heads toward its quarter century anniversary with a solemn procession and ceremonial events.
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Wisconsin
Crow Bay
Wie
Tun
Odd Fellows
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