WIMETEEN' SEVERELY INSURED IN DEADLY CAR CRASH NEAR CHARLESTON
A head on collision between two cars on the Chicago lake Shore and South Bend Inter line near Charleston Indiana early Sunday left twelve dead and nineteen severely injured with nine score slightly hurt. Victims aboard were returning from Crown Point auto show. a song had just begun when the crash occurred. One car sped about sixty five miles per hour on a curve near Dene Park.
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Chicago
Chicago, Lake Shore and
South Bend Interliver
Charleston
Ind
Crown Point Auto En
Dene Park
Spill Blood for a Girl in Portsmouth Rivalry
Walter Applegate a Norfolk and Western operator and Oscar Henderson a West Ninth street plumber duel for a girl's affection in Portsmouth Ohio. Henderson threatened to shoot Applegate after spotting them together on Sunday. After another confrontation Wednesday evening Applegate avoided danger and vowed to persist, while friends fear a violent clash may occur soon.
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Portsmouth
Walter Applegate
Oscar M. Henderson
West Ninth Street
Henderson
Applegate
Fourteen Injured in Coney Island Sightseeing Crash
A sightseeing automobile overturning on its return from Coney Island injured fourteen people and caused one fatality. The incident occurred today in New York as the vehicle rolled over, investigators report. The dramatic accident prompted emergency responders to rush victims to nearby hospitals.
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New York
Coney Island
Georgia Negroes on a Rampage Rampant Uproar Follows Death
William Leonard, a prominent farmer in Talbotton Georgia, was found dead with a bullet wound near a negro house. A posse warned a local preacher blamed for incendiary ideas to stop his actions. The event triggered widespread fear and an uproar, with blacks frightened throughout the county.
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Talbotton
William Leonard
Congress tariff income tax debate may stretch session
Reports from Washington and London indicate the tariff income tax debate may extend congressional business to August 1. In a separate note, a Yarmouth church mission rummage sale accidentally sold a silk hat for a penny.
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London
Yarmouth
Myrtle Platt to marry Detroit man in surprise move
Detroit Michigan June 21. It is reported here that Mrs Myrtle Platt who charmed and alienated the affections of Col William Jr Tucker of the United States army is to marry a Detroit man.
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Detroit, Mich
Myrtle Platt
William Jr. Tucker
United States Army
Detroit
Bankrupt Rucker Jenkins Stuns Friends and Creditors
O Rucker Jenkins, a prominent young society figure, filed for bankruptcy after amassing debts largely from personal bills. The petition was filed days ago and a first meeting set for June 30, 1909. His father in law L B Oliver of Marmet WV, recently operated for appendicitis and is recovering.
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O. Rucker Jenkins
Oun
Jenking
O. €. Jomwina
Seven Mile Ford
Dephines
L. B. Oliver
Marmet
W. Va
A. Metcalf
General Hospital
Clarleston
Chinese murderer Ling reportedly missing in Washington
New York police say Leon Ling the alleged killer of Elsie Sigel is not in Washington at large, while word arrives that Chong Ling, Ling’s missing companion, may have been arrested in West Galway New York. A late report from Schenectady, N Y notes a Chinese man matching Ling’s description was arrested but not yet identified.
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Leon Ling
Elsie Sigel
Wash
Washington, D.C
New York
Washington
York
Chong Ling
West Oalway
N. Y
Schenectady
Exquisite Confederate Art Display Draws City Crowd
A water color on burnished copper titled General Lee is shown in Randolph & Mittender’s window on Princeton avenue. The display, part of a Confederate Relief exhibit, features a copper paper knife with a medallion and hammered copper work. Mrs Geo PL HIM of Tinfield organized pieces by local collectors and donors from Ty City to Jone City.
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Randolph & Mittender
Princeton Avenue
State
Robert W. Lee
U. D.C
Mra. Geo
Him
Tinefield
O. Moree
Wook & Btationery Co
Goodson & Monee
Crarkess
Mary Pisher
Samuel Tark
Wm. Sabeth
Crie
W. Patterson
Whitlow Hardware Co
Ex-Clerk Downe Cries as Robbery Case Faces Penitentiary
Baltimore reports ex city stock clerk William F Downe in tears amid testimony of alleged larceny of city funds. He blames a plot and protests innocence while family hardship and financial strain are cited. Also noted is the sudden death of Mrs. Alexander Brown in Union Mill, Virginia.
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Baltimore
Seim
Gtale Suthortius
William Fr. Downe
Downs
Harry B. Wolf
Lalawitehof
Ely
Wickersham Meets Taft Over Sugar Trust Probe
Attorney General Wickersham returned from New York and began talks with President Taft in Washington. The day saw the government open its case against the sugar trust with witnesses from the Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company before a federal grand jury.
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Washington, D. C
Wickersham
New York
Taft
Sugar Trust
Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company
New Steel Cars for Norfolk and Western Railroad
Norfolk and Western begins 300 all steel gondola production at Roanoke shops. First sample built earlier. full completion will take time due to design changes. Cars will feature modern power brakes draft gears and attachments with some boxes from Kingston in the mix.
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Norfolk and Western Railroad System
Roanoke
Kensington Journal
Permission to Print Letters of the Girl Not Granted
Police review mass of letters found in Leon's trunk. Conniataston of Bingham says publication would aid police and Chinamen hunters. Secretary Dan Slattery notes thirty five letters show a loving but unequal affair with the Chinaman, lasting two years.
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York
Conniataston
Bingham
Menifter
Ecards
Billa
Leon
Com Taloner
Dan’ Slattery
Sigel
Railway Mail Clerk Dies in Early Morning Train Collision
Louisville June 21 Two Southern Railway passenger trains collided near Belmont early today killing William K Jackson a government mill clerk and seriously injuring two others who are not expected to recover. The crash occurred near Belmont Kentucky and disrupted service as investigators began work at the scene.
Postlethwaite Loses His Election Case at Pronceton
The county court at Pronceton today ruled in favor of Justice of the Peace J. J. Kersey in the contested election case filed by Mr. Pow Hethwaite. The verdict repeats Kersey’s lead after closing polls, four votes, amid political gossip and public interest in the outcome.
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J. L. Kersey
Pronceton
Pow Hethwaite
Justice of the Peace
J. J. Kersey
Kersey
Poatlethwaite
Bank wreckers facing court in Asheville case
Asheville, June 21. Officers of the First National Bank charged with conspiring to wreck the institution were arraigned today before the United States Circuit Court. The defendants appeared with counsel and pleaded not guilty. Further proceedings set for next week.
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North Carolina
Asheville
N. C
United States Circuit Court
Virginie railway branch completes work toward coal field tap
Repotia report that Twelve Miles branch of the Winding Gulf division has nearly finished construction, with 26 miles planned to reach West Virginia coal fields. Estimated cost about 38,000 dollars. The line will open access to one of the richest coal belts in the region.
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Gulf
Virginie Railway
West Virginia
Untitled Local Report From June Event
Town notes a disputed outing by Hives of their group with unclear motives. County ward records mention a new cure aimed at curbing inter-urban activities. A June 21 docket lists fees and street vendors charging $186 for a vehicle service and several owners plan to move animals to a distant location in a special carriage.
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Kon
Uinihewn Nuilawe
Aeeern
Wadetnirse
Anne eHone
Low
Bowett
Louie
Fragmented local notice on meat market slaughter plans
A damaged OCR text describes Bluefield residents facing planned slaughter at the Shoteld Meat Market. It claims markets will slaughter veal mation and spring Jainb with impact on Bluefield and Tybina households.
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Blueflele
Shoteld
Virginia
Bluefield
Tybina
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