Virginia Railway Feasibility Sparks Pocahontas Field Outlook
The Evening Leader reports Virginian Railway eyes a branch from Mercer county toward Pocahontas fields with Princeton as a likely starting point. Several routes from Bluefield to Graham and through Buchanan County could reach coal interests as surveys favored a Bluefield route, with cheaper right of way and favorable starting points.
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Virginian Railway
Virginia
Mercer County
Virg'tian
Pocahontas Fields
Bkcfield
Princeton
Hinefield
Stony Ridge
Bluefield
Pinhook
Graham
Pocatontas
Clinch Valley
Pocahontas Company
Pocahontas Consolidated Cellieries Co
U. S. Coal and Coke Company
Berwind- White Company
Berwind- White
Buchanan County
Bluestone River
C. and C. DRAWS HOT BLOOD IN JURISDICTION FIGHT
A telegraph from Charleston reports Judge Burdette of Kanawha County Circuit Court granted an injunction restraining Attorney General Conley and county prosecutors from enforcing the two cent passenger rate laws against the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company. The injunction pauses weeks of litigation in Burnette's court.
Railroads Seek to Overturn Two-Cent Passenger Rate Ban
Kanawha County court declared West Virginia rail fare cap unconstitutional and the railroad seeks a restraining order to keep the three cent rate. The case draws statewide interest as the railroad may appeal to the supreme court or resume the higher fare. Simms Enslow Fitzpatrick Baker offices could not confirm the company stance.
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Pany
West Virginia
Kanawha County
Board of Public Works
Supreme Courts
Simms, Enslow, Fitzpatrick & Baker
Admiral of Chilean Navy Visits Virginia Coal Fields
Roanoke Virginia June 22 Admiral Peres Garcitna of the Chilean navy arrived from the coal fields to assess grades for a potential contract to deliver 2600 tons of coal a day by tidewater. The party, led by officials of the Virginia railroad and including Captain Alfred Searles, traveled in a special car.
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Roanoke
Peres Garcitna
Tidewater
Astairas
Virsitian
Beng
Alfred Searles
Popular Brakeman Dead Roanoke Railroader John McGraw Dies
John McGraw former Norfolk and Western passenger brakeman died after a month of illness at Memorial hospital in Richmond. He was about 37, married to Maggie McGraw with two daughters Margaret and Cecilia. He worked mainly between Roanoke and Williamson West Virginia and was well known in the service. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Roanoke
Memorial Hospital
Richmond
John McGraw
McGraw
Norfolk and Western
Williamson
W. Va
Maggie McGraw
Margaret
Cecilia
Royal Arcanian
Young Men's Institute
J LC. Hogan
C. ©. Brown
Masonic Lodge Elects Officers At Bluefield No 65
Bluefield Lodge No 65 A F and A M held a meeting electing Worshipful Master John B Pear ton Senior Warden R D Payne Junior Warden James H Gollehen Secretary A B Jennings Treasurer R W Cubbedge Senior Deacon C B Reid Junior Deacon James Young Tiler R A Anderson Stewards W B R Stuart John F Land Trustees F J Brown F L Block W H Wade A song service and lecture on Mark 7 today at p m Public invited
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Bluefield Lodge
A. Flaul A. Meeena
John B. Pearton
R. D. Payne
James H. Gollehen
A. B. Jennings
R. W. Cubbedge
C. B. Reid
James 3. Young Tiler
R. A. Anderson
W. BR. Stuart
John F. Land
F. J. Brown
F. L. Block
W. HL. Wade
Meats Condemned by Officers
Local officers condemn meats after inspection in an afternoon shutdown, citing health concerns and unsafe handling. No further details provided about location or authorities.
Local beef condemned after poor storage condition
Fourteen quarters of cold storage beef were condemned by Health Officer Phelys and Chief of Police Newkirk after inspection. The meat, shipped from Chicago to local dealers, was deemed unsafe and was slated for removal from Bluefield markets this evening.
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Phelys
Newkirk
Northfork
Bluefield
Feat Market
Stovall
Secce
Sane
Varlel
Fishermen Net 150 Pound Amber Yield Near Atlantic City
Atlantic City on June 23 reports Copton Walters and crew catching an ambergris lump weighing 150 pounds while blue fin fishing. Ambergris is valued at about $200 per pound, making the haul highly valuable for the fishermen.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Copton Walters
Stewart murder case moves through Virginia court
In Buckingham Virginia deputies and local officials investigated the murder of William Thomas Stewart. White man Delle Wright and others including Rich Perkins Ed Jones and Aylett Johnson a negro boy were held as witnesses. The preliminary trial occurred before Justice F W Swan with Commonwealth's Attorney Edmund W Hubbard present.
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Puckingham
Jjai
William Thomas Stewart
Delle Wright Wright
Richari Perkins
Ed Jones
Aylett Johnson
J. Ceter
Sher Lewis Williams
F. W. Swan
Commonwealth
Attorfe
Edmund W. Hubbard
Acc
Eileh
Narrow Escape Atop Pole Shocks Bluestone Lineman
Arthur Noel and lineman Hopkins of Bluestone Traction Co endured a near fatal electric shock on Gotham Avenue while atop a pole working on a 2200 volt line. The accident, during gusty wind, left Noel injured but Hopkins uninjured. Foreman W Rutherford oversaw the scene and called for medical help.
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Arthur Noellant
Hopkins
Bluestone Traction Co
Gotham Avenue
BE. W. Rutherford
Neel
People Come and Go in Local Roundup of Mon County
Miss Toney Meadows of Monroe county visits Mrs. M. J. Davia. Miss Ruth Johnston returns from Virginia. John Miller of Pulaski heads to Cine mail and western ports. L. G. Toney of Northfork visits on business. Joseph A. Stuslalsky, cashier at Pocahontas First National Bank, in city. Misses Ithel and Wade Mavis of South Bloefell visit Madison, Massie Atkins of iad county. Misses Seraphina Kendrick and Blanche Wilkinson of Bristol visit Nea. Win, Fr. Thomas on Russell Street. Mrs. Wood of Hotel and Ruth return from Min. Bodell’s parents at Iinton. Dr. H. C. Jones called to Switchback to relieve Dr. Peters, a witness in the Freeman will case at Pelace. Dr. W. Strader of Sacramento visits brother Gov. S. Strader. I. A. Yeatman to Cincinnati for health specialist. W. S. Crockett buys a large automobile and entertains friends, a well behaved car amid local chatter.
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Toney Meadows
Monroe County
M. J. Davia
Ruth Johnston
Adamstreet
Virginia Fiehd
John Miller
Pulaski
Cine
Mail
L. G. Toney
Northfork
Joseph A. Stuslalsky
Ruth
Fom
Accomplice Given the Tht Degree
Accomplice given the third degree as Roanoke and Norfolk references appear. The fragmented text includes names and numbers with no clear event or outcome, indicating a legal notation or court record snippet.
Ling Murder Confessions Surface in New York Case
The Chinese suspect Chong Sing testified after a long sleep deprivation ordeal, admitting he saw Ling murdered and helped conceal the body. He named Leon Ling as the killer, while other defendants denied involvement and police pursued the extent of the crime and who aided the suspect in the Chinese quarter.
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New York
Jue Chong Sing
Leon Ling
Oniow
Piane Steel
Chotese
Feder Wee
Aleo
Ling
Dowd
Wil
Chong
E- Inn
Chong Wade
Dletricy
Jotome Nm Wil
Hiern
Healeil
Stalkeya
Chung S
Leon
Etsie Ste Me
Eld Ching Sin
Nofsa
Isle
Detoet
Chan
Nidane
Baseball scores and lineups from a 1906 league report
The brief lists early results and pitcher lineups from American and National League games. Key details include teams such as Philadelphia Boston Chicago Cleveland and New York with scores, innings, and featured players like Walsh Owens Ras teely Borehell Leititzer Carrigan Mhoades Clark and others. The report also references the funeral of President Devey affecting the Nationals coverage.
Counterfeiters Run Afoul in Chatham West Virginia Case
In Chatham West Virginia June 38 an apparent counterfeit operation led by Wloyd Cound Wiefelon tailed to produce 229 bills. The court case links to the Pederal pelyun at Korg Lowvenworth with ties to Clarentene. The crew faced detertion and potential charges for forgery.
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Chatham
W Va
Wloyd
Cound
Pelyun
Korg
Lowvenworth
Kahn
Chuwity
Lake Alice
Post Office Heist Suspects Sentenced In Charleston Case
Charles E. Wright arrested in Montgomery. later re arrested in Burhanan county and brought to Charleston. James F. Ross Dan Cunningham Grover Holloway convicted for counterfeiting nickels in McDowell county. Rosy got three years eight months and $300. Holloway seven years one day and $200 fine. Jesse Blunt awaits retrial for Ward post office robbery. Lottie Ferguson confesses and faces perjury trial in Huntington.
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Charles E. Wright
Montgomery
Burhanan
Wirsirta
Charleston
Dan Cunningham
James F. Ross
Grover Cleveland Holljway
McDowell County
Rosy
Fort Leavenworth
Holloway
Jesse Blunt
Huntington
Ward
Blont
Lottie Ferguson
Sineen
Highton Blunt
Robbed His Guard In Transit At Henson Arizona
Lewis A Marks a discharged convict from here escaped while being taken to Kanaag for forgery by Policeman Winchester. He was sleeping and awoke to find $140 cash and a valuable watch missing. Authorities issued alerts to many cities to capture the suspect.
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Kansas
Whoenix
Ariz
Lewis A Marks
Kanaag
Winchester
Henson
Arizona
Marks
King Menelik 7 Reported Dead and Empress Succeeds
Rome reports King Menelik of Abyssinia is dead and Empress Taltw Nay has ascended the throne. The capital circles confirm the imperial transition and new reign.
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Empress Tait
Abyssinia
Rome
Menelik
Taltw
Family Rescued After 13 Days in Storm Cellar
In Galveston Texas on June 22 Chay Dilvon his wife and their ten year old daughter were rescued from a storm cellar where they had sheltered for 13 days. They survived on raw potatoes as a lone eyelone Hew their house over the cellar.
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Galveston
Texas
Chay Dilvon
Earthquake Shakes California With No Damage Report
A tremor struck the Swcramonte valley in California today, rerouted by a mild quake but there were no reports of damage or injuries. Local authorities monitored the area for aftershocks and advised residents to remain calm.
Wrights to Make Flight Monday Delays for Airplane Delivery
Weehlation June reports Orville Wright calls extension of 0 days for government aircraft delivery. The flight is likely to occur Monday if plans hold.
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Wrights
Orville Wright
Tariff progress reported after talks with republic leaders
Attorney General Wickersham conferred with republic leaders in Washington. Information says amendments will be ready tonight or tomorrow for the Senate finance committee. The McComber amendment reducing the duty was defeated in the committee today.
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Washinggon
Wickersham
Republic Leadere
Ak Amendmens
Senate Finance
McComber
Lieutenant Noble in Davao clash reported in the Philippines
Manila reports Lt Noble and native constabulary attacked a band in Davao province on June 18. Sergeant Academia, leader of the mutineers, was killed by Moqui forces as the pursuit continued. Mrs. Mattie Stonetraier of Pos hhentas county arrived in Manila on a death request, delayed en route to a funeral for her sister Mrs. H R Stuart.
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Manila
Noble
Davao Province
Academia
Mattie Stonetraier
Poshhentas County
H.R. Stuart
Mine Disaster Leaves Many Dead in Blast
A severe explosion in a mine results in numerous fatalities and widespread casualties. Rescue efforts continue as authorities assess the collapse and search for missing workers.
Explosion Traps Sixty-Five Miners at Wehran Mine
An explosion at the Lackawanna Coal Co Wehran operation traps an estimated sixty five men while ninety were in the mine and many evacuated workers are seriously hurt. Fire complicates rescue as state mine officials rush to determine the cause.
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Indiana
Lackawanna Coal Company
Wehran
Burley
Pittsburg
Lackawanna Coal Co
Jelmson
Confederate Fair Aid Drive Sparks Community Fun
An 1860 era charity fair plan in Newport News features stalls with homemade goods from local ladies and campaign entertainment by committees. Attendees will enjoy salads, candy, cream, and cake while fundraising for the U DC Confederate Fair. Donations from families and groups include fabric items, stationary, baked bread, and cash gifts, with organizers promising lively activities and prizes.
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Dowi
Nelivtag
U. D.C
Mises Sadie
Hebecca Tabb
Newport News
Olley
Baldwin
J. OW. Meum
M. Parker
Berry
BH. Kable
W. A. Bodell
M. Sue Tickto
Fraternal Order of Bagley
W. P. Manley
T. Hi. Becker
Randolph and Mittendorf
Shotate Clothing Co
Trawolug
Oxford bestows honorary degrees on Holmes and Isle
Oxford England June 23 Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes of the United States Supreme Court and Burl Gray governor general of Canada received the degree of Doctor of Laws while Prof George B Isle of Prescott California was awarded Doctor of Science at a university ceremony. Col J K Tierney of Powhatan was in the city today noting the new Norfolk and Western passenger service.
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Oxford
England
Oxford University
Oliver Wendell Holmes
United Htntes Supreme Court
Burl Gray
Canada
Geo. B. ‘Isle
Solar Obestvatory
Passedena
California
Col
J. K. Tierney
Powhatan
Yar
Norfolk and Western
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