Great possibilities for Bluefield as an iron trade center
Dr. J White, state geologist, told the West Virginia Mining Institute that Bluefield has strong iron ore potential linked to nearby Pott’s Creek and coal and limestone resources. He compared Bluefield to Pittsburgh’s ore supply and predicted development of local iron industry, while noting no local gas. A 260 delegate excursion to Gary highlighted continuing industry interest.
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Bluefield
I. C. White
Mining Institute
Boat River
Pott's Creek
Pittsburg
Lake Superior
Destroyed Booze Joints Raid Leads to Jails
United States Deputy Collector John Paster reports destroying four booze joints, with four stills and about three thousand gallons of beer and mash removed. Two men jailed. Chik arrested in Bland, lodged in Wytheville jail. Joe Isines, a reputed moonshiner, arrested for operating the illegal still in Carroll County and sent to the Harrisonburg or Hamsville jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John Paster
Carruth
Carrell
Chik
Bland
Wytheville
Joe Isines
Moon
Carroll County
Hmisville
Bankers 10 Meet in Bluefield
A gathering of bankers in Bluefield will include a welcome address at the Mato Hotel. Frazier Stewar n is to speak while WILtevin, president of the West Virginia Bankers Association, presides. Delegations from MacDowell, Raleigh, and Mercer counties attend. J Lee Marie chairs the Pidul ity Banking and Trost Company.
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Geomp Nekot
Ely Batontay
Mate Hotel
Mager Frazier Stewern
Wiltevin
West Virginia
Nank
Croup
MacDowell Weenie Raleigh
Mercer Cownthey
J Lee Marie Chahier
The
Pidulity Banting and Trost Company
Divefeld Ia
Railroad project to run from Williamson area to Sycamore Creek
The Sycamore Coal and Coke Company of Williamson plans to begin building about three miles of railroad along Sycamore Creek, east of Williamson, to its operations. The project aims to develop surrounding holdings and expand activity along the border of the Thacker Meld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ycamore Coal & Coke Company
Williamson
Sycamore Coal and Coke Company
Williatson
Sycamore Creek
Sale of Bonds Now Assured
The American Tobacco Company moved to proceed with a bond issue, with officials stating the sale was assured and bonds would be entered by Friday. Details on pricing and terms were announced as the company sought confirmation of the offering.
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Raleigh
SN. C
American Tobacco Cormyany
Cme
Neale i
Wiley
Orien
Drexel Heiress Marries British Viscount in London Ceremony
Miss Margaretts Drexel daughter of Anthony J. Drexel of Philadelphia becomes Lady Maidstone after wedding to Viscount Maidstone at Grosvenor Square. London nobility and American fortunes mingle as a reduced ceremony follows King Edward's death. Bishop of London presided amid limited pomp and pageantry.
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London
Margaret
Pardiament
Ganon
Condoni
Jualice
Bishan
Bar Morder
Mildred Carter
Gindye
Jeter
Rye Looudiin
Mike Rao Warrier
Adelphia
Mine Crratieien
Lavell Mantlinge
Lory Tatty Manellens
Gendt Tnt
Velliwee
Notitietinet
Dramatic Dowry Tales From Gilded Age Wedding
A wedding narrative describes fortunes and gifts showered on a bride, including jewelry, a diamond tear, a ruby ring, and an automobile. Lords, viscounts, and nobles attend a lavish ceremony with dynastic alliances, wealth, and high society intrigue portrayed in ornate terms.
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Pape Drexel Slwo
Thore
Lord Winelinem
Hay
Paul Millam
Tiiwent
Teerperteer
Rome
Marc Helim
Ward
Alineton
Polk Company Adverts Promote City Numbering Plan
The Polk Company plans a citywide numbering system under city authority. The project would be directed by Cy Sheiveer Carembeall and funded by the company, with free office space offered by Hedee Oth Comparee White. Aiming to improve street addressing, the plan awaits formal action from city officials.
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Polk Company
Wometin
Cy Bheiveer
Rane
Chto
Willy
PERFECT York Race Shows Mountain State In Lead
The Times-Dispatch managing editor recounts a wreck involving a Atlanta New York tour car near Winston-Salem. Col 8 M Smith of Bluefield maintains a perfect score as the tour pauses at Martinsville. Injuries include Nelson with a broken arm and Alford with a dislocated shoulder, caused when a driver fainted and the car plunged into a forty foot cut.
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Times- Dispatch
Winston-Salem
N.C
Atlanta
New York
West Virginia
8. M. Smith
Bluefield
Martinsville
Littleton
D. C
Thowe
Allan Potts
Manuela Motter
the Pines Dispatch
Richmond
Rusteigh
Woo Nelson
RB. Alford
Coleman
Richmon
Oath of the King May Be Changed
London reports a heated debate over altering King George’s oath after King Edward’s death. Parliament debates curbing Lords veto power and removing Protestant declarations seen as insults to Catholics, with parties split on immediate action or a pause.
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Ede Ward
House of Lords
Outrageous Crime Allegedly Linked to Negro Regiment
Washington reports a telegram from FR A Steiner chairing a case meeting near Fort Lawton. The note cites an alleged member of a Negro regiment involved in a serious crime. President says transfers without solid charges are unlikely and urges thorough investigation before any action.
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Negro Regiment
Washington
Jones
FR. A. Steiner
Fort Lawton
Cnet
Tawkey
Danishavent
Republican Candidates Speak at City Mall Meeting
A partisan gathering is planned at the City Mall tonight with candidate Giabhet and secretary hopeful Prabhard slated to address voters. The event aims to boost support for congressional and Senate bids ahead of the Saturday vote.
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Ot Borke
Oretary
AL AO LiNy
Congress i
Giabhlet
Apeak
Se'clork
Congreme
Man Woo Prabhard
United Sta Senate
North Carolina Editors at Beach and City Service Notice
Fragmentary OCR notes report a church service at a Lutheran church in Wilmington North Carolina with a mention of editors at the beach and a local obituary or memorial line. The passage references a fire incident and a city address, but details are unclear due to damaged text.
Sugar Grove Trial Briefs Amid Confused Allegations
New York court records show heated arguments as both sides rest in a sugar grove case. Attorneys for the defense and state push conflicting claims, with confusion over key dates and participants.
Fragmented seniors slip through muddled town notice
A garbled OCR text lists names and places such as Ay Thin Delp Ozark Treyh and others, with scattered references to seniors and a public meeting. The readable items show disjointed phrases, indicating a damaged local notice about community seniors and events.
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White
Maefield
A. A. Hallwood
Arthur G. Morse
Department of Railroads and Mines
American la France Fire Engine Company
Elmira
N. Y
United Coal and Coke Company
Gary
U. S
Mountain
Bankers
Ulna
Hiwefield
American Mlns
BROAN
Miss Drexels
Lady Maidstone
Edward
Miledred Carter
Earldom of
Gosford
Margaret Ia Drexel
Earl of
Winchester
Mix Nellie Post
Bot Tyrer
Tonalante
Atlanta-New
York
Mountain State
George V
George
North Carolina
Editors AT Beach
Wilmington
Carolin Mewnyajern
Fey
Warnke
Helier
Elier
Hemel
Thorton
Atv
Hothie
Rextad
Conepimey
Thiker
Mayelletiie
Melly
Aoenaieeka
Delp
Ralernitoradh
Ozark
Vanity
Coreinad
Cartland
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