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Newspaper

Bluefield Evening Leader

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1910

Page

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Sugar Trust Officials Held on 25000 Bond in NY

New York June 11 Judge postpones sentence for Charles R Heike secretary of the Sugar Trust and Ernest W Gerbracht tied to a conspiracy case to August 10 to file a bill of particulars. Both men are held on 25000 bail. Two others are jailed three months on Blackwell Island and a third has a suspended sentence. All three confessed after Spitzer revealed his story.

New York Charles R. Heike The Sugar Trust Ernest W. Gerbracht Martin Blackwell Island Spitzer

Detroit Hosts Annual Skat League Congress and Tourney

Detroit opens the North American Skat League annual congress with play today and continuing tomorrow and Monday. One thousand dollars in cash plus prizes including a car and a $400 silver set will be awarded to top players. Atlantic City backs the East while Kansas City garners West and Middle West support for the 1911 congress.

Detroit Atlantic City Kansas City Middle West

Sidewalk Improvement Meeting Scheduled But Delayed

A municipal board adjourned last night with no decision on sidewalk work. The next meeting is Monday night to discuss several new sidewalks, east end issues, and related advisements.

Presentation Spoon Ceremony At Mitta University

A senior class tradition at Mitta University centers on the long standing exchange of a spoon from seniors to juniors during a harvest festival week. A sermon precedes the event with a noted address by FL W. Flohards, captain from Wilkinaborg, highlighting the ceremony’s ritual and aims.

Pitsburg University of Mitta Wil Qinanlly W. Flohards Wilkinaborg Centor Claes

Bankers Meet Tonight In Regional Banking Banquet

The first meeting of Group No. 5 including Mercer McDowell Raleigh and Wyoming counties will be held at Hotel Matz tonight at 5 30. A banquet will be served and discussions on banking business and organization will follow. J Lee Horne chairs the group W B Irvine arrives to attend and Mayor S F Stowers is invited. W Crockett of Sanders and Crockett will act as toastmaster.

West, Virginia Hotel Matz Mercer McDowell Raleigi Wyoming Whtel J. Lee Horne Mdelity Bank and Trust Company of Bliofield W. B. Irvine National Bank of Wheeling West Virginia Bankers’ Association S. Frazier Stowers W. Crockett Law Fem Sanders and Crockett

Marshall Transferred to Retired List as Chief Engineer

Washington reports Brig Gen William L Marshall chief of engineers U S Army is moved to retired list upon reaching age limit Col William H Bixby succeeds him as chief of engineers The Maine salvage project faces complex engineering and legal questions including possible intact bones of sailors Arlington National Cemetery will receive recovered remains The War Department maintains retired officers are not kept on active duty unless necessary

Washington William L. Marshall United States Army Lst William H. Bixby Tita Arlington National Cemetery Conrades Marshall New York Ambrose Channel Reclamation Service Newell Wossen War Department Hye Tim Gen Win Roosevelt Taft Hamalton Muretwil

Peary Sails Home With Milly Amid Public Farewell

Commander Peary and Milly depart for home as a parade turnout gathers to bid them farewell at Line station with expectant crowds watching. The scene captures a public send off as the explorer returns from Arctic duties.

London Sime Peary Milly Tami Tie Ting Law

Man Versus the Dollar in Yale Lecture cites Smith

Haven Conn June 11 Herbert Knox Smith lectured at Yale arguing the central issue in U S governance is man versus the dollar He said ten years of contention and confusion have brought the nation to decide whether government serves profits or acts as trustee of humanity and individual citizens in needs of the era

En Haven Conn United States Herbert Knox Smith Yale

Tillman to quit Senate due to health and age

Washington reports Senator Tillman of South Carolina will not seek reelection in two years. He remains in the South for rheumatism treatment, with doctors saying health has not fully recovered from a prior paralytic attack. Rising opposition at home and in Washington accompanies his likely retirement.

Washington Tillman South Carolina South Cis Allek Senate Fght Mr. Tillman Bailey Prb-R Fle Mfe York Uthera Yourk Wiyere Pli Eritl Twit Focal Htate Frm Iwan

Seattle Fire Tragedy Claims Twenty Three Lives

A devastating blaze sweeps Seattle injuring many and destroying property. Reports confirm twenty three fatalities and extensive damage across affected districts. Fire officials investigate the blaze, with authorities promising updates as rescue and containment efforts continue throughout the city.

Seattle Fire Destroys Six Blocks Homelessness Grows

Seattle reports a disastrous fire that swept six blocks in the business district. Twenty three lives are lost and hundreds are left homeless. Property damage exceeds a million dollars. It stands as the city’s worst blaze since a previous major fire that devastated the downtown.

Seattle

Wedding of Genee and Newcastle Family Notables

London reports a lavish wedding between Danish dancer Adeline Genee and the Newcastle family’s heiress, with Frank N. Bylt as mediator and Milo, Genee, and the world as guests. The ceremony impressed society, followed by a reception at Clamber where the Duchess showered attention on Genee. The bride, now Llewellyn, has long dazzled European audiences and won American acclaim, while her groom is a prominent judge and barrister.

London Frank N. By Beilt Leving Man Milo Genee Mra Init Dette Newcastle Duchess of Newcastle Bomgister Fret Aight Adeline Genow Leltt United States Twitt Rotaic Fina Weverit Onder Rt al Ferg Gene Herwelt

Wendling Wife of Janitor Sought in Mysterious Incident

Police seek Mrs. Wendling in connection with a nocturnal incident described as a mystery. Authorities report unclear details and urge the public to provide information. The search involves inquiry into her movements and connections to the event.

Taneviti Cour

Washington wedding thwarted by preacher refusal

Brodie Ia Duke and Miss Wylanta Roschelle of Durham North Carolina could not marry yesterday as the preacher refused. They are thought to have left Washington and possibly traveled to another city for a renewed wedding attempt. A family friend is seeking to locate Brodie to prevent the plan.

Brodie Duke Wylanta Roschelle Washington Brodie Ia Duke Durham N. C Antlington Brodie Bin

Railroads Under Pressure in Early Trading Declines

New York markets show railroads and industrials under pressure at the open with fractions and points down. St Paul and Republic Steel lead losses while copper shares ease. cotton and grains slip as provisions also soften in early trading.

New York St. Paul Stopl Common Republic Tron Stool American Car Foundey Chieteo Alton

Farmer Shot From Ambush Near Otter Pond

Princeton Ky June 1 Julans Robinson about 28, a farmer near Otter Pond ten miles from the city, was shot between 4 and 7 pm. He died after being found with wounds. the shooter remains unknown. His widow and others describe a trail of events leading to the ambush.

Princeton Julans Robinson Otter Pond Robinson Teaven Tolinwon

Bluefield Chamber Plans Advertising Booklet With Map

The Bluefield Chamber of Commerce directors met to discuss a forthcoming booklet to advertise Bluefield and the surrounding country. The publication, now nearly ready for press, will cost about 500 dollars to issue including a map showing forty mile radius, topography, towns, population, railroads, and regional information.

Chamber of Commerce Bluefield Auby Ink Graham Tere Ry

Submarine Pluviuse Raised From Channel Bed at Calais

The submarine Pluviuse, sunk after a May collision, has been raised from the channel bed at Calais. The operation surfaced bodies and marks a final recovery as authorities inspect the wreck and nearby areas for artifacts and evidence.

Calais Eranda

Claim Death Not Accident in Cannery Chief’s Case

New York, Jane the Carnlow Carter Dickinson, former president of the Carnegie Test Company, died after a chemical lab incident in Scranton. An expert statement tested today by BW notes the death was not accidental, with medical witnesses detailing inhalation of toxic fumes during an experiment and burial at a cemetery.

New York Carter Dickinson Carnegie Test Company Scranton Wcords DeLeon Casualty Company of America Shia Wuranes Phywiclann Portorner Dickerson Branley Dickerwen DickinRony Langit Berinton Wheelim Ali

Bland Street Methodint the Coed Shoptiond for Akemorn

Fragmentary OCR notes describe an event at a venue on Bland Street with references to a Canine, a location on U6 PAGO Avrae Tan Stpone Warek, and mentions Fane Ky tin uremia. The text is garbled but suggests a local evening gathering or performance with unclear details and misread terms.

Akemorn

Acquires Big Timber Tract In Virginia Report

Metavikle of Richlands Virginia announces a deal in Nive County involving a large timber tract and related property transfers. The announcement mentions party names, a local court or county authority, and conditions affecting ownership and potential further actions in the coming period.

Railroads favor Canadians in interstate shipping rates

Washington June 11 The New York Produce Exchange filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission a complaint against seventeen railroad lines operating between the grain belts in the northwest west and southwest and New York City. The exchange alleges discriminatory rates in favor of Canadian shippers, charging Americans from Duluth Chicago and other US points higher than Manitoba Winnipeg and other Canadian points.

Washington New York Produce Exchange Inerstate Commerce Commission Northwest Southwest New York City Duluth Chisago Manitoba Winnipeg Othe

Odd Fellows Picnic Planned at Powhatan on July 3

A Keystone meeting of the LOOF picnic committee announced a large gathering of Odd Fellows from Mercer, McDowell, Wyoming and Mingo counties in West Virginia and Tazewell County, Virginia, for July 3 at Powhatan. State and local grand officers will attend with speeches and arrangements for transport and lodging, estimating about 2000 attendees.

Keystone Powhatan Mercer McDowell Wyoming Mingo County Tazewell County Wit DP. Kesuler Cowan W. Va Grand Jary A. de Wilkerson Gratton Dy Gannde Crawford Kore Stones Hin Pleasent Powhatan Ralieont Hones van de

Stranded in Alaska Towns Face Telegraphed Crisis

Fragmentary OCR reads like a notice of stranded towns in Alaska and a tangled report involving names and places such as Wantingha, Masur, Comtoway, Alma, and Lahore. It mentions officials, wartime references, and a possible commerce department link, but the text is damaged and unclear.

Wantingha Alma Lahore Conde Coneig Washington Spartans

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