Democratic Treasurer Reports Surplus Near Twenty Four Thousand
Fiscal summary notes a surplus of about 24 000 dollars attributed to Democratic administration. It claims no debts beyond existing obligations and cites recent city improvements such as fire equipment, street work, and health gains as evidence of prudent governance. The statement suggests about 20 000 dollars could be available for independence programs this month.
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Amon
Kenahieau
Demian
Bern
Financial Statement of Blue Geld City 1908 1909 Debts
Dem party claims show outstanding drafts of 66 219 97 with 59 485 36 from last Republican era. The record details balances for street work taxes and public services, costs of sewerage and paving, salaries, and health funds, noting debts contracted by prior administrations and payments made to Kelley Bros. and other vendors.
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City of Blue Geld
Balaces
Aoe S
Kelley Bros
Balacee
Sones
Ontole
HA. Tilt
OU Ees
J. Om, AloGrath and
Buntiere & Croekest Wiforney Fe
Fire threat near McCloud powder magazine sparks evacuation
A massive forest fire near McCloud River Lumber Company threatens a powder magazine with explosives. Workers deployed water tanks from a lumber train to douse flames within half a mile of the magazine as residents flee the town amid guard protection and backfiring efforts.
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McCloud
Cal
Pie
McCloud River Lumber Company
Magatu
Mercer Electric Railway plans public meeting in Princeton
A Mercer Electric Railway public meeting is set for Saturday at 4 30 pm in Princeton to discuss building a line from Athens to Princeton. The company also mentions a potential Bluefield to Hinton route and a Hinton to Red Sulphur option, with possible connections to New River and Virginia. Local residents seek additional service to and from the county seat while stressing economic viability. The plan envisions Allegheny county travel improving as construction begins toward Princeton and then Athens.
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Mercer Electric Railway Company
Princeton
Athens
Bluefield
Hintom
Mercer Company
Indias
New Reve
Athene
New River
Menelelt
Norfolk
Howe
Balloon Indiana May Have Been Disqualified
Indianapolis June 8 anxious reports circulated that the balloon Indiana may have failed to finish the race after landing on a pile of cross tires. Ashlant City telegram said the craft was tied to a tree for two hours while occupants remained in the basket. Freed water and sand were supplied to the aeronauts before they resumed their flight preparations.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Ashlant City
Teun
Ted
Fisher
Humbaugh
England Founds a War Note Quarrel
A record notes a quarrel over a war note issued by England. The brief item mentions political tensions and diplomatic strain tied to the note.
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England
Britain Will Not Let Naval Expenditures Fall Behind
London June 8 Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Crey opened an imperial press conference stating Britain will preserve its policy to avoid quarrels, uphold Briton ideals, and prevent naval spending from lagging other nations. He warned Britain cannot afford to fall behind in naval armaments.
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London
Great Britain
Sir Edward Crey
Edward
Missionary Talk at Grace Methodist Church
Grace Methodist Church hosts a missionary talk by Misa la Sua Wagoner at 5 o clock Tuesday. She has served five years in Korea with the Southern Methodist Church and will describe the country people and her work. Mrs. Thomas R. Darnell returns from a two week visit with relatives in Newport, Va.
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Misa la Sua Wagoner
Corea
Southern Method
Mins Wagoner
Thomas R. Darnell
Newport
Probably Last Big Gathering in Memphis
Memphis officials report about ninety thousand visitors in the city by noon and another thirty five thousand en route for the United Confederate Veterans and United Sons of Confederate Veterans gathering, the largest and likely final Grand Army event in gray.
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Memphis
Tenn
United Confederate Veterans
United Sons of Confederate Veterans
Grand Army
Gray
Liquor Licenses Granted by Mercer County Court
Yesterday the Mercer county court granted licenses to sell liquor in Princeton and surrounding areas. Applicants include Bluefelg Brewing Company Flat Top Liquor Company L J L Matz B M Cohen Kelly Moyers Wind sor Hotel H R Hunter L Kanf man Corvin Brothers W I Stinson Cohen Baker Hawke Liquor Company and McGuire Perdue. The petition of C F Myers was continued and that of B White was refused. Court work continues today amid local interest.
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Mercer County Court
Arking
Princeton
Bluefelg Brewing Company
Flat Top Liquor Company
9. L,. Matz
B. M. Cohen
Kelly & Moyers
The
Windsor Hotel
H.R Hunter
L. Kanfman
Corvin Brothers
W. I. Stinson Cohen & Baker, Hawke Liquor Company
McGuire and Perdue
C. F. Myers
B. ¥. White
Dedicates New Y M C A in Niagara Falls Amid Contested Temperance Debate
In Niagara Falls on Tuesday June 15 the community prepared for the dedication of the new Y M C A building as local figures debate temperance policy. Sarah Cohen, reportedly swept to her death in the nearby river, while rescue efforts saved others. The ceremony featured Norfolk and Western officials and city leaders amid discussions of local option versus state-wide prohibition in Virginia.
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Moagara Palle
N.Y
Sareh Cohen
Ble
Bennie
Wight
Cohen
Gloucester Court House
Harry A. George Tucker
Mann
Tecker
Minn
Virginia
Look for Bloodshed in a Call for Open Debate
The text challenges a citizen to resolve conflicting principles and asks how someone can support both free trade and protectionism. It questions voting behavior and appeals to Judge Mann to reveal true stance, urging clarity in public opinion.
Bloody feud erupts as Callahan slain in Lexington
In Lexington Kentucky June authorities report the killing of Edward Callahan the feud victims leader. Bloodhounds were used apparently as a show of pursuit while Wilson Callahan heir to the feud leading the retaliation group vows revenge. Young Callahan wounded and fleeing to his house after a second shooting signals a broader clash feared to ignite Kentucky's bloodiest era.
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Lexington
Jettaville
Edward Callahan
Pasalyeot
Winchester
Colt
Callahan
Jesse Dare
Wilson Callahan
Jealer
Deatons
Young Callahan
Fred
Jona Spicer
Monton Fey
Spicer
Nuhey
N. and W. Train Delayed by Coal Train Derailment
A Norfolk and Western passenger train arriving from the west was delayed after three coal cars derailed between Oakvale and Ingleside early today. No injuries were reported as a wrecking crew cleared the tracks, and the eastbound train arrived a few minutes after 11. News of the mishap was wired to Bluefield for action.
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Oakvale
Ingleside
Norfolk and Western Railway
Bluefield
Ferrata Faces Two Indictments in Roanoke Court
Ettola Ferrata, linked to a contractor once under cloud, is indicted twice by the Roanoke grand jury in corporation court. He has been jailed since return, bond set at 2600 dollars, facing charges of taking money from fellow counties and related obstruction.
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Roanoke
Ettola Ferrata
Yosterday
Grand Jury
Corporation Court
Trallan
Baltwin de Fectives
Lee
Fear Negro Mob at Frankfort
In Frankfort Kentucky threats surfaced as a black mob feared to lynch a white man in retaliation for the lynching of John Maxey. County Judge Pourrove and Chief of Police Mangan ordered guards around the jail, with supporters of the jailer present and local whites outspoken over the incident.
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Maxey
Frankfort
Fleeing Man Shot Dead in Roanoke County
Roanoke county farmer Dane K Riehandt traveled to Salem at 2 am to wake Sheriff Wathen and report a shooting. He armed a revolver and chased an intruder who refused to halt. The intruder was shot several times and died near the moonlit scene. The unidentified foreigner, about fifty, was found with no locating items. The coroner will investigate.
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Roanoke
Via
Dane K Riehandt
Rowoke County
Salem
Neotatne
Sheri Wathen
Wil U Go Operation At St Luke's Hospital
John Pennington of Oskvale was brought to Bluefield yesterday to undergo an appendectomy at St Luke's Hospital.
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St. Luke's Hospital
John Pennington
Oskvale
Bluefield Pestertay
Weather forecast for Went Virginia shows unsettled likely
Washington June 5 forecast calls for showers this afternoon and tonight with unsettled conditions continuing tomorrow. Warm, humid air may bring showers and possible thunderstorms across the region including Went Virginia.
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Washington
Virginia
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J. W. Dunnegan
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B. J. Easley
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J. L. McKinney
Allen Street
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NEW Y.M.C. A
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J. B Jonneon
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Second View
HO Williams
Asvociation of
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Clare
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New Orleans
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