Lilly Wind the Heat in Merger
White hot political action centers on the Mercer county result in the fifth district race. A Lilly of Beckley carried Mercer by about 250 votes while Huntington incumbent James Hughes won Bluefield, boosting Lilly toward a likely district majority as contending delegations in Mason, Putnam and Mingo counties loom at Welch. Reports say curb quotes rose to 10 dollars with heavy buying before poll flow shaped the price.
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Mercer
A. Lilly
Beckley
Congress
James Hughes
Huntington
Lilly
Bluefield
Mason County
Putman
Mingo
Hughes
Welch
Pineville
Wyoming County
St Lo
No Chance of Relief for Jews in St Petersburg
The article discusses measures abolishing the Jewish pale and the government’s stance on expulsion and repression. It notes ministerial statements minimizing costs of policy while signaling strict application of laws against Jews, with impacts observed in Kiel and surrounding areas.
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St. Petersburg
Klee
Kiley
Tier Pines
Roosevelt Arrives Near New York for Historic Welcome
Col. Teddy Roosevelt nears New York Harbor as Roosevelt prepares for a record welcome. Police issue orders for Saturday’s celebration and parade. Plans for emergency hospitals have been announced as part of the security and civic arrangements.
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York
Roosevelt
New York
Secret Reports Expose Abdul Hamid Era Treachery Archives
Constantinople June 1 The Young Turks seized secret reports and devisions from Abdul Hamid's era. The 60 caves of archives, stored at the War Office, reveal treachery and corruption within the secret service. A commission classifies them while the new government hesitates to publish. Officials, deputies, ambassadors and ministers are named as having spied or informed. Publication would trigger upheaval. The chamber faced a chaotic debate over whether to reveal the documents. The potential political damage looms as calls to publish clash with secrecy.
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Constantinople
Ciey
Abdul Hid
Secret Service
Abdul Hamid
Twine 4
Chanter
Decumenia
Battle in the Dark at Raid on Alleged Gambling Den
Deputies and a sheriff were wounded in a raid on an alleged gambling house. Inmates remained in custody as investigators surround the scene and search for suspects amid gunfire and arrests.
Large exports in month of May show trade strength
Washington reports May foreign trade set a record for imports and exports beyond most May months since 1907. Total imports reached 119,025,008 dollars while exports stood at 1,145,425,000, marking a substantial surplus of exports over imports for the month and a strong year to date through May.
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Washington
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
Haporte
Virginia Versus Federal land grab proposal in 191? fight
Washington reports Virginia politicians and real estate interests mobilize against a Taft era plan to reclaim funds and parcel out land along the Potomac including Rosslyn and parts of Alexandria In a heated debate Congress and the Governor clash over eminent domain while President Taft weighs the fronteir move and land purchase options amid institutional resistance and partisan tension
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Washington
Taft
Virginia
Potowine River
Atexan Rit
Rosslyn
Congress
Mattol
Nivait Thumens
Benator
Martin
Virginia Legmvatnre
Cocorienk
Ar Exfaliio
WiNink
Turbulent trip on the N and W railway dispute
Partial OCR text describes a political clash over railway control involving President Samy McCion and officials Frick, Hilton, and others. Mentions a protest, requests for repentance, and potential military or security actions as factions contend for power. Names and places are garbled, but the core is a contested transfer of control on the northern and western line amid confrontational rhetoric.
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Samy McCion
Teniertyante Areon
C. Frick
Pirate
Hilton
Bebunbud
Petrastvanie
Tin Nurolk
Broek Holder
Stenperinl
Stenifiennies
Berlin
Pest
Aviv
Hamers
Baeektep
Perry
Rene Avtaum
Railroads Granted Rehearing Amid Turbulent Time
In a chaotic report, railroads receive a rehearing amid political upheaval. The article notes government involvement and contested decisions affecting transportation policy, with dates and places blurred but emphasis on ongoing regulatory review and disputed outcomes.
Eastern Europe Flood Crisis Reaches A Thousand Deaths
Vienna reports indicate eastern Europe is flooded with death toll between 900 and 1,000. Whole villages wiped out, fertile valleys inundated. Damages around three million with thousands homeless across Austria Balkans and Armenia. Relief hampered by destroyed roads railways and lines. Continuous rains and floods persist.
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Vienna
Europe
Austria
Balkans
Armenia
Slide Delay Near Huger Slows Norfolk and Western Traffic
A slide a short distance east of Huger on the Norfolk and Western delayed early morning traffic for about an hour. The slide was cleared quickly but the rain raises fear more slides may follow.
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Huger
Norfolk and Western
Stocks Show Decline Today Mixed Trading Big Losses
New York stocks fell today with most issues down at the open and early losses led by American Smelting, which slid about a point. Wheat rose while corn and oats moved higher, and cotton edged lower as rains affected the market outlook.
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New York
Ttyneforn
Secretary Will Woit the Orient War Time Plan
Ambiguous wartime dispatch mentions Secretary and Orient affairs. It references Philippine, Horathtie, and Japan, with notes on duty at a naval facility and potential personnel movements. Fragmentary text limits clarity on events or dates.
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Wietinetin
Japan
Niel
Both May Get the Exposition Heading to Panama Exposition
Washington June 16 The House foreign affairs committee reports a plan to back two cities San Francisco and New Orleans for the Panama Exposition. Each city must subscribe 7 500 000 to be considered. The city that first raises the sum will be recommended. if tied the matter goes to the President for decision.
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Washington
House
Fassett
San Francisco
Orleans
DOT
Congress
Capitol
Taft
Billy
Laportance Nake
Hank
Willy Lewring
Paolo Warty
Helen Chiee
Perne
Congress and Taft Agenda Pressure on Dwindling Session
Washington notes backward glance by statesmen as Congress nears adjournment. Debates over Taft’s legislative program reveal mixed progress and resistance, with lawmakers split on key measures and potential withdrawals amid looming winter sessions.
Export Cattle Sale Boosts Southwest Virginia Trade
A Baltimore firm buys 3600 cattle in Tazewell and adjacent counties for export mostly to Liverpool. J S and A Gillespie also sell 550 head to a Chicago firm. Prices around 30 dollars, with demand strong despite rains and cool weather aiding fattening concerns.
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George W. Moss
Burks Garden
Zenith
Baltimore
Tasewell
Moscatys
Liverpool
Congress
Virginia
Fordlen
Greentrier
Monroe
Merver
W. V
Moss
Sazewell
Widow Burns Husband’s Yacht Fireclaims Loss at Sea
A widow sets fire to her husband’s yacht amid tense crowds near an offshore facility. The blaze ends in the yacht’s destruction and the death of one man, drawing inquiries into motive and details surrounding the incident. Authorities labeled the event a fatal harbor blaze with emotional aftermath.
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Marth
Emeliiraite
Stadori
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