Charter SS Joined For Gas Project
A charter to the Bluefield Gas & Fuel Company has been issued. Incorporators include P. McElrath Jarius Collins T I Waring C C Hale and W E Ross. Capital stock 150000 split 50000 preferred 100000 common. The plan aims to manufacture furnish and sell gas for Bluefield and nearby areas with a fifty year city franchise and work to begin within the franchise period.
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Bluefield Gas & Fuel Company
P. McElrath
Jarius Collins
Bramwell
Kimball
C. C. Hale
Keystone
W. E. Ross
Bluefield
Blue Held
United Sates
Spectacular mob scene over taxes and politics at bank
An obfuscated report details a disruptive open air protest in front of the First National Bank. William Hicks, once of Bivefield now a California Republican leader, criticizes Mercer county Republicans for high taxes and misrule. The noisy gathering features threats and claims of corruption, with a call to support Hepadbian candidate Wo Hawley and a denunciation of tax policy.
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Te Firat National Bank
William Hicks
Bivefield
California
Hawley
Wheats
Hinefield
Mercer
Mercer County
Senator Scott Praises Bluefield’s Growth and Potential
United States Senator Nathan B. Scott, visiting Bluefield to assess political interests, said after a six year absence the town has grown “almost beyond belief.” He credited residents with progress and predicted Bluefield could become a leading commercial center in the state.
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United States
Nathan B. Scott
Washington
Bluefield
Scott
Flag Day 16 Observed Today In Washington
Washington observes Flag Day with renewed emphasis as the Stars and Stripes marks its 133rd anniversary. Congress originally established the flag’s design on June 14 1777 and later formalized the thirteen stripes and addition of stars as states joined the Union.
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Washington
Congross
American Flag Day Association
United States
Union
Congress
Insurgents’ Supposed Hot Shots Highlight Unknown Author
Fragmentary OCR report describes insurgent themed items termed hot shots and a petition document circulated in the morning. The text is unclear and voices suspicion about an origin related to a group referred to as Halitgents, with faint hints the tale involves a person named Alvi and a claim of Vall dozen Republicans present.
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Alvi
Halle
Two Crawford brothers killed in Richmond shooting
Richmond crowds report two Crawford brothers dead and a man wounded after a Saturday shooting at a Maney event. A third person was wounded but details remain unclear. Police said the incident stemmed from an Ald Gehe matter with no further information available.
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Richmond
Crawford
Johns Hopkins Plans 2 Million Move and New Schools
Baltimore June 14 Johns Hopkins University announces a 2 million campaign to relocate to Hattersville suburb two miles north of downtown. Funds will build new facilities and endowment for wider courses including law logic diplomacy and preventive medicine to broaden the university’s reach. The 120 acre site was donated in 1802 with an athletic field and botanical work already moved there.
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Baltimore
Johns Hopkins University
Tt Wag
Hatters
L. H. Grimes
Commission of University Extension
University of Howewood
School of Law
Johns Hopkins
Crittudy
Grimes
University In
Fo Bo
University
Father Guilty of Augault Carter Trial Report
Logan county deputies search hills for J Carter after he allegedly assaulted his daughter Bessie aged thirteen. Baldwin Detective Agency relays details as mob violence looms, wife witnessed the incident, Carter fled toward Ashland, Kentucky with warrants out for his arrest. Authorities say the case centers on alleged abuse and authorities track him as the victim, Josephine Carter, testifies.
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Logan County
J. . Carter
Bessie
A. R
Baldwin Detective Agency
Bluefeld
Carter
Stone Branch
Sunday
Ashland
Kentucky
Omeera
Vietim
Tuabid
Oroen
Jomephine Carter
Wien
Wiliamann
Mit
Undertakers Talk Shop at June Meeting in Bonington
A readible fragment shows undertakers gathering in Bonington on June 14 for a professional meeting. Leaders discuss standards and practices as members from the association plan a program during the event.
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Bonington
Nlate Association
Inet Werk
Hughes Campaign Sparks Black Secretary Controversy
Candidate James Hughes claimed he will win Mercer County’s Republican primaries by 1000 votes, amid protests over his alleged black secretary. Reports from Bramwell and Simons quote Lilly disputing Hughes’s crowd and tactics while accusing him of playing both sides and appealing to white voters with a hidden secretary.
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A. A. Lilly
James Hughes
Bramwell
Sys
Mercer County
Jai
Tle Chase
Hughes
Bramwell and
Simons
Hug ‘Cane Yeatorday
Newyo
Ralip
J. W. Pugh
Huntington
Doyle
Heamwell
Lilly
Mercer
Ine
Ue Peonte
Ant
Good Roads Without Money in Roanoke Feature
A June 14 Roanoke excerpt discusses costly road projects and the push for improvements. It notes the need for funds and critiques long delays, highlighting John Johnson and Ward Rime as key names in a debate about funding and infrastructure.
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Roanoke
Leiter Vrentig
Johnwon
Sortelk & Werter
Ward Rime
bin Elven
Dogone
Norfolk & Wortern
Bryan Present at Congress Opens Global Missionary Meeting
Edinburgh June 14 William Jennings Bryan leads a large American delegation as the world’s most important international missionary congress opens. Nearly a thousand Americans attend with official delegates meeting in the United Free Church assembly hall and synod hall. The conference will run ten days with sessions on eight commissions and addresses by clergy and international figures.
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Edinburgh
Scotland
William Jennings Bryan
Ith
Canterbury
Wen
Assembly
United Free Church of Scotland
Synod Hall
Arthur J. Brown
Henry K. Carroll
Methodist Foreign Hoard
Duke of Argyll
John J. Mott
Student Christ In Federation
Wieh
Hureh
Ireland
Europe
India
China
Japan
United States
Chetat
ChristManity
Higton
Early Church
Holland
Scandinavia
Banat
Indiay
Chrior
Porolen
Amlatte
County Clerk Dies at Richmond County
The county clerk Cheenamine of Richmond County died after an operation yesterday. He was taken to a hospital by Crindy for Worle 30 TWh wane ern, and stood high in service.
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Richmond
Tiabenansounty
Une Mmuur
Tye
Conferees Reach Understanding on Railroad Bill
Washington June M conferees indicate full agreement on the conference report on the railroad bill. It is conceded that both houses will accept the report, paving the way for enactment of the bill.
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Washington
June
Died But Lives Again Awakening Mystery
Booker Tarksdate a well known colored fan of the North Side died yesterday after noon after suffering with dropay. The body was prepared for burial by his lodge. During prayers at the bier the supposed dead man rose and asked what it meant saying I have been dead, but have come back to life awhile longer.
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Booker Tarksdate
North Side
Bier
Main
East End Road Bids Approved by City Board
The Board of Aldermen met at city hall with full attendance. Advertisements for bids for the construction of the new East End road were ordered. W. Allen and W. M. Bradley named scavengers for paving duty. Floyd Lewis appointed park caretaker. Nuisance at Harmen stable on North Street to be abated. J. Elliott’s petition to fill his Podk Street lot referred to the Commissioner of Public Works.
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Board of Attalra
East End
W. Allen
W. M. Bradley
Floyd Lewis
Harmen
Alrect
J.c.lllott
Podk Street
Fnano
Mrs A W Marrows Dies After Appen dix Operation
Mrs A W Marrows wife of Yard Engineer Furnaws died after an operation at St Luke's hospital. She was twenty four and from Christianauity Va. Her remains were brought home for burial, as her father arrived to arrange funeral details. The husband is A H Lane of a steel Morning company of Pluefield.
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A. W. Marrows
Furnaws
St Luke’s Hospital
Marrows
Chrlathanauiry
Silly to Speak at City Hall
Mon A A Efity owner of the Fifth district will speak at the city hall Faith Me Ty will near Aral apeent to the feqahileen rotere of Bluefield Doture the penney te ty Tek teresar row.
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A. A. Efity
Bluefield
Princeton honors 108 graduates in September ceremony
In a late September event at Princeton, 108 graduates received degrees as faculty and officials presented tenure titles and conferred the honors. The ceremony featured remarks from university leaders and marked a notable milestone for the class.
Resolution to discharge committee on gift prohibition sparks debate
Washington June 14 The house met amid excitement over a measure to bar representatives from receiving gifts or compensation from corporations. Rep Randsell of Texas had introduced the bill last April and requested committee discharge citing conflicts of interest. The resolution was read and voted down as many members protested the proposal.
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Duced & Dil
Judiciary Committee
Reached Agreement on Railroad Rates In Congress Action
Washington reported a consensus after a morning meeting among President Tate Senator Viking Crane and Aldrich. The accord aims to set a long and short timetable to cap interstate rate denouncements and suspend monthly adjustments.
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Washington
Tate
Viking
Crane
Aldrich
Ratteoud
Howe DU
Market Tone Shifts as Railroads Rally and Decline
A fragmented report from New York describes a market tone swinging amid railroad activity. Observers note initial strength in rail stock lists, then a softening as prices retreat, with New York letters and trader comments reflecting a volatile session and broader economic signals.
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