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Newspaper

Bluefield Evening Leader

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1910

Page

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James Hughes Nominated for Fifth District Congress

Huntington reports James Anthony Hughes named by acclamation at Welch congressional convention for the fifth district over Hop A Lilly. Lilly moved for unanimous nomination to preserve party harmony amid a split, with debate over a statewide primary law. large crowd, special train, and packed hotel rooms described.

Welch Hughes Lilly Tle Isaac T. Mann Republican McKinley Club Mondreda Hart Neld Roume Cabell Wyoming Mingo Morenr

Taft And Ted Will Make Talk At National League Meeting

In New York on date 24 Proabdent Tati Cal Roosevelt and President Sroman attended a large party convention. Prominent figures and delegates gathered as Taft presided at a notable rally. Distinguished speakers and guests were expected to attend a major conference in the metropolis today.

New York Tati Cal Roosevelt Sroman National League of Thepinitivas Joneue

Taft Is Back in Washington

Taft returns to Washington amid a crowded scene as politicians and officials greet the former president after his return. The article notes early signs of renewed activity in Congress and mentions anticipated policy debates.

Delegation Arrives for Princeton Democratic Convention

Johns Collins of Brame expects at least two hundred Democrats to travel by special Bluefield to Princeton train on July 2 to attend the Mercer county convention. The Bluefield Democrats anticipate a large delegation and plan for a band. The convention 2 is billed as the biggest event in Mercer County politics.

Johns Collins Brame Princeton Bluefield

Battleships Piled Up After Night Train Wreck

A derailment near the Norfolk & Western line left fifteen battleships piled up beside the tracks. The wreck occurred late at night and caused substantial damage to cars and temporary fatigue for crews. Authorities worked for hours to clear the scene and assess losses.

Norfolk & Western

Beckley Band Plays at Welch Convention

Beckley band performs at Welch convention amid a string of Monitors and Adtemdod tin Welch event. Attendees note a lively program with local Athenment figures and a focus on regional music heritage.

Beckley Welch

Vermont Log Rolling Event Honors the Wiel

Vermonters gathered at the Vermant Lagitatling Association to honor the Wiel with a log rolling event. The day featured a miner contest and community attendance marking a traditional celebration of local rural heritage.

Ruttamd Vermant Lagitatling Association

Trade shift widens export gain to Western Hemisphere

An analysis by the Bureau of Statistics shows U S exports rise by eighty five million dollars to Western Hemisphere countries in the current eleven month period, while exports to Eastern Hemisphere decline by fourteen million. The gains are concentrated in regions importing manufactured goods, with North and South America, Oceania, and Africa contributing sizable shares.

Washington Fung United States Bureau of Situatios Department of Commerce and Labor North America South America Oceania Africa United

Unreadable OCR Leads to Fragmented Rail Notice

A garbled OCR fragment mentions rail lines N and W and G and C with references to April and a tutor. The readable text lacks clear actions, dates, or entities to establish a complete news item or outcome. More legible source material is required for an accurate card.

Anawalt Wedding Ceremony Noted in Local Notice

Partial OCR reads of a wedding notice from Anawalt West Virginia. The text mentions names Waldron and Tamar and a ceremony performed by Mayor with attendees present. Details are garbled but indicate a marriage event and officiant.

Waldron Tamar Tawt Pia Fer Cernall Mayer Wwe Cewanty Tet Ata

Extradition Demand Alters New York Hearing

Porter Chariton was arraigned in New York as Italy seeks extradition. The defense objected to continuing the proceeding, while Italy stated it will assist in the case to ensure a conviction.

York Porter Chirk Hubolessae Moti Ils Arlson McGoyveen New York Ame Italy Porter Chariton

Centenary baptism ceremony of Micmac tribe at Rostizonche

In Rostizonche New Brunswick a centenary celebration marked the baptism of a Mi kmaq elder in 1610 and the conversion of the Micmac people. Dignitaries from major Catholic orders attended as the remaining Micmac endure low population, traditional lifeways, and limited agriculture knowledge.

Bt Jon Rostizonche N. 1 Canada North American St John's Day Se Micmors Menderton Newfoundland Hamad

Evelyn Thaw Case Proceeds After Delay At Bankruptcy Hearing

The Pittsburgh bankruptcy matter involving Evelyn Thaw faced a postponed hearing as the court records showed delayed action. A preview session noted a partial adjournment with no final ruling, while ongoing questions about asset disposition and related claims remained unresolved in New York proceedings.

Pittabiric van Dane Beetyn Stefanie Tre Harry Kendall Bale New York Thadent Adler

Caplan Meek Improves Property at Maehlt Center

Caplan Meek at Maehelt wid Matonka returned to the latee Gli Odi Atlee Netra Cente tert rite Wyrenee Me gtleer on Gtlew Hreet Capron Mek hay mntited w Aine wa yore premio and Made oller improvemente.

Caplan Meek Maehelt Capron Oller

Viscount Kitchener resigns Mediterranean command at sixty

London June 14 Viscount Kitchener of Khartoum celebrating his sixtieth birthday resigns the Mediterranean command to which he was appointed last year. The Irish born official, famed for his dash and persistence, has long been a pivotal military leader in Egypt and the Nile expedition era.

London Viscount Kitchener of Celle Ella Buffolk Kitchener Crotter House Ballylongford County Kerry Royal Military Academy Woolwich West Point United States Royal Engineers Newie Palestine Cyprey Bagothin Nile Gorton Khartoum Zanchier Egypt Chadirnian Kharteorin Wmerr Renin Artinhord Hoberte WNIT Emery Gen de Wet

Cotton leak defendants fined in agriculture case

In Washington June two men face fines after indictments tied to the cotton leak. Moses Huse of New York paid 6000 dollars and Frederick A. Peckham of Cincinnati paid 5000 dollars as department of agriculture action concludes. Justice Gould ordered the penalties and other indictments were nolle proclaimed.

Washington Moses Huse New York Frederick AL Peckham Cincinmati Department of Agriculture Justice Gould

Punches and Jabs On Tap At Frat Bout Last Night

A local note reports a boxing and wrestling evening at the fraternity hall. Sullivan McGarry and Whirlwind Silver opened with sharp exchanges while Jake and Uppererts crowded the arena. Mace Long won the frat fall over Hackenamidder in two then three and one half minutes, drawing cheers. The crowd expects a larger, stronger event next month as spectators praise skill and control.

Julian Miller Sox Luetioll Sullivan McGarry Jake Uppererts McGarry Tite Wit Tf Tonkerd Adama Aldill Kid Kiski Sod Reddy McFarhind Mie Selene Mace Long Hackenamidder Ant

Beef Trust Prosecutions Target Beet Barons in Chicago Visit

Attorney General Wickersham arrived in Chicago and pledged full effort to indict the beet heads and secure convictions. He told National One Association reporters that he would pursue the case with persistence and intends to address the Hinels Mar Association tonight after Judge Landis yesterday threw out indictments against the beet.

Chicago Wickersoai Wickersham National Hiinels Mar Agaoelation Chicigo Landis

Mexicans Glean Today for One Clean Day

In Mexico City on June 24 citizens observe a citywide effort toward cleanliness with a special bath day honoring John the Baptist. Authorities project around 7 million gallons of water will suffice for the federal district to provide baths, reflecting nationwide zeal for personal ablutions on the saint’s anniversary.

City Mexico México John the Cates Selyon Witter John Meisurda Je le

Fireman Dies From Injuries in Regional Incident

A firefighter succumbed to injuries sustained during a regional blaze. Witnesses described a chaotic scene as crews battled flames across multiple structures, with the victim treated on site before transport to a hospital where he later died.

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