Double killing at Jed ends with detective Peters dead
West Virginia report details a fatal gunfight at Jed last night. Detective Charles Peters of Baldwin-Pelts was shot in the left lung and died at Welch Miners Hospital after a struggle to arrest Gordon Eliet for keeping a woman. Suspect Charles Champ, who wounded Peters, was killed. Champ's wife wounded. Champ fled but body found with two bullet wounds. Peters, noted for capturing criminals, including Howard Little, died after urging help from Bill Morris. Fliet fled toward Pocahontas, Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jed
Charles Peters
Baldwin-Pelts Agency
Miners Hospital
Welch
Charles Champ
Champ
Peters
Gordon Eliet
Eliot
W. M. Morris
Bill Tam
Baldwin Detective Agency
Tle
West Virginia
Howard Little
Justin
Buchanan County
Little
Pearinburg
Bie
Champ Tin
Fliet
Pocahontas
Wellesley Graduates Split Between Professions and Home
Wellesley College commencement shows over two hundred graduates. fewer than one in twenty plan marriage. Authorities tried to suppress the canvass results fearing Theodore Roosevelt’s reaction. One third will enter teaching, another third will stay at home, two seniors plan farming with rising farm prices.
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Wellesley
Mags
Wellesley College
Theodore Roosevelt
Consecrate Their New Cathedral at Westminster
London June 28 Catholics worldwide marked a momentous event as Westminster Cathedral was celebrated with elaborate ceremonies. Fourteen altars served by bishops, Cardinal Manning Vaughan Logue aided in laying the foundation, with domes by Francis Bentley and a temporary opening in June 1908.
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London
Bourn
Toweo Westminister ‘Cathedral
Ada
Manning
Vaughan Vinnned
Great Britlan
Cardinal Vaughn
Cardinal Logue
Francis Bentley
Cardinal Vaughan
Richwood Farmer Falls From Seat in Curious Mishap
A Chemorticld farmer named Jankel Me Rowan toppled from a wagon seat while waiting near Waiton, leaving him injured and taken to a local hospital. Doctors called his condition remarkable as surgeons attended, with reports noting confusion over the incident and asking readers to pass any further details to authorities. Amid other town news, Chicago events and a White Sox opening are briefly mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood
Jankel
Rowan
Wis Waiton
Willie Noapital
Neaingt
McGowan
Conecigne
National Child Conference Forms Trust for Children
Worcester June 28 A nation-wide philanthropier combine forms a central organization to unify child culture and racial improvement efforts and to India Unese Bane. to establish a children's bureau and enhance play and welfare. Dr G Stanley Hall heads the trust with ten vice-presidents including Ben Lindsey and Gifford Pinchot. The executive committee lists Mrs Frederic Soho and C C Carstens among others. Continued on Page Six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worchester
Miva
Philanthropier
Tuet
India
Unese Bane
National Child Conference For Research and Welfare
Watehwater
Trust
G. Stanley Hall
Clark University
Henry S. Cirtis
Playground Association of America
Ben B. Lindsey
C. W. Stiles
Hookeworm Man
Rockeverihe Foundation
Patty S. Hill
Teachers College
New York City
Hastings H. Hart
The
Russell Sage Foundation
Theodore Roosevelt
Irving Fisher
Yale University
Gifford Pinchot
Jacob Rilw
Emmons Blaine
School of Education
University of Chicago
R. M. la Follette
Ali
Frederic Soho
C. C. Carstens
Louis N. Wilken
EAS Company Organized in Bluefield Fuel Firm
Late yesterday the directors of the Bluefield Gas and Fuel Company organized the firm electing J. P. McBlrath of Bramwell as president Jairuse Collins of Bramwell as vice president W. E. Ross as secretary and treasurer The board includes C. Hale mayor of Keynton Jarros Colling a Bramwell coal operator F P L Warnie of Tidewater Coal and Coke Visino Willan El fons of Rows Katie and Hunted
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Bluefield Gag & Fuel Company
Row & Kahlo
J. P. McBlrath
Bramwell
Jairuse Collins
W. E. Ross
C. Hale
Keynton
Visino
Willan EL Fons
Taw
Rows & Katie
Reward 8 Increased in Relatd Tenn Murder Case
The reward for John Green, a 11-year-old boy killed by police in Johnson City, Tennessee, has risen despite unclear details. Belief grows that a friend shielded the youth as investigators pursue leads about the fatal incident Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenn
John Green
Noy
Walter McPink
Johnson City
Powell Case Being Tried Warrenton May 20 Entry
Fragmentary OCR reports a legal case in Warrenton involving Powell, with mentions of insanity, a firearm possession, and a trial underway. The text is garbled but indicates a courthouse scene and witness confusion. No clear names or dates beyond Warrenton and a May timeframe are readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrenton
Jim
Powell
Fife
Newspaper Men Board Zeppelin Aboard for Pleasure Trip
Count Zeppelin invited thirty newspaper men to join a planned pleasure flight aboard the airship to disprove rumors of fear amid poor weather. The conditions were not favorable, with grumblings about the risk and the craft’s prior failure to launch on schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count Zeppelin
Pateldand
Hold-up Man Paul Garwell Arrested After Robbery
Paul Garwell, laborer at Middle States Coal and Coke, was arrested last night after allegedly robbing the Slavish family on June 28, taking $28 and a watch, then fleeing by train. Deputy Sheriff of McDowell County, J J Booth, identified him in Welch, and Garwell was brought to the city jail. He reportedly attempted escape toward New York, with authorities stating he will face the full extent of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Garwell
Huger Torl
Middle States Coal & Coke Company
Polles
Neer
Middle States
Gmewell Tan
Welch
New York
Jone von Wald
Garwell
Young People Married Last Night in Bluefield
Mr Bt Wilken and Mine Aner Lee Holeoul wed yesterday at 4 o clock at the residences of Mr and Mrs Walter Adking on HMiggine Hotham Avenue Dy 14. The ceremony, attended by a few friends, was conducted by a Methodist minister. The bride, formerly of the People’s Store routine, is said to be well known in Bluefield. The groom’s party includes Katre in Blasfeld.
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Bt Wilken
Aner
Lee Holeoul
Mes
Walter Adking
Ye Methodiat
Morgenine
Bluefield
Mere Wilko
Katre
Blasfeld
Engineers Meet at Windy City Meet
A garbled report describes the annual COMMERET event in Chicago with a large turnout. It mentions a meeting of engineers, a keynote, and a rough attendance figure around five thousand, though many names and details are illegible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windy City
Polar prize dispute opens against Commander Peary
The suit filed by Rudolph Francke on behalf of Dr Jook's Polar companies charges Commander Peary coerced Francke into relinquishing certain hunt prizes before Peary would claim them. The case seeks $10,000 in value and centers on court intradiction and Peary's defense.
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Berlin
Dr. Jook
Rudolph Prancke
Peary
Francke
Binhom
General de Maine
Prices Decline Through List in Early Market
New York began with a steady tone in stocks as demand lagged and support waned. Steel fell below its yearly low while other major issues trended downward. Cotton opened with a sharp break following Liverpool, commodities mixed as wheat rose while corn and oats edged higher before easing.
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New York
Betting odds swing in favor of Jeff in San Francisco pool
Betting action in San Francisco shows odds at 1 to 6 in favor of Jeff as money floods the pool. Bettors still steer the scene while analysts expect shifts in the coming days as more money moves.
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Jeff
San Francisco
Odda
Lewis and Company Install Machine at Stewart Street
Jawis and Company completed the initial installation of a new repair machine on Stewart Street. The device is described as quick and efficient, promising improved service and broader capabilities for customers in the area.
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Jawis & Company
Stewart St
Nive Juer
Willell
Landia Machinery Company
At PL
Mtv
Elorriel
Avery Top
Unclear fragments point to local naval and educational notes
Fragmented OCR text references Keeton Weyanoke Cont and Cale company, Tyre, Phat Top Surhenel bank Aeenn Cy, and the Unediate Teachers' Asenelation, with unclear dates and places. The readable bits suggest a local notice involving individuals and institutions but lack coherent events or details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poor, Terer
Firmarty
Coltierins
Keeton
Erie
Mr. Tyre
Owaliier
Phat Top Surhenel Bank
Organize Postal Bank Aims To Start Savings System
Washington June 28 first steps toward the organization of the postal savings bank system were taken this afternoon in the Postmaster General Hitchcock's office to arrange establishment. Trustees under the law are the postmaster general attorney general and secretary of the treasury with power to perfect details the meeting aims to adopt regulations governing the new system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
How Postal Savings Bank Aystem
Hitchcock
Secretary of the Treasury
Massachusetts Candidate Attacks Lodge in Senate Bid
Representative Butler Ames of Massachusetts announced his bid for the U.S. Senate and launched a bitter attack on Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. Ames accuses Lodge of wielding a political machine backed by corporations and patronage to crush rival ambitions and steer Congress and Massachusetts politics for personal gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Butler Ams
Massachusetts
United States Senate
Henry Cabot Lodge
Ames
Boas Lodge
Bia
Bat
Air Lodge
Congress
Massachusette
Hola
India
Reeto
Big Tong
Bla
Roosevelt
Universiv
Lodge World Tate
Lodge Tavetine and Telly
Benite
STF
Benin
Annoy
Meeting of the North Carolina Bar Association
An annual gathering of the North Carolina Bar Association convened with representatives and leaders from prominent legal circles. The event featured remarks by the chief officer and a panel on legal developments, drawing attendees from major firms and institutions.
Extradition Question Delays Porter Charlton Hearing
Jersey City June 28 The preliminary hearing of Porter Charlton was postponed to July due to counsel request. Charlton, seen with a desperate tool, was brought before Judge Hur in a crowded court with petty criminals. Remanded to Hudson County Jail, extradition fate remains uncertain as the case may come up again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersy City
Nod
Porter Charlton Wile
Dudge Fair
Charlton
Masters of Plumbing Convene in Chicago Hotel Event
Chicago June 2 the twenty eighth annual convention and exhibition of the National Association of Master Plumbers opens at Congress Hotel. The event draws attendees from across the United States with a planned three day program ending Thursday night at the hotel ballroom.
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Chicago
Pat
Frisky
Congress Hotel
National Association of Muster Plumihers
United States
Americ
Gun Enthusiasts in Tournament Setanton Bi Die
A garbled notice describes a gun enthusiasts tournament with unclear dates and locations. The fragment mentions a group from Pennsylvania and a competition at an event labeled Stunt Coup of United Spertency, with a winner to be announced.
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Setanton
Aevd
Ponneiynia
Aveeno
Gia Ty
Peary Brands The Suit As Nonsense
In York on dune 25, Redelpl Vraneke,n ent, set for at Tortin toma, the banded he Aefie enue by Cramander Penry, the state tee will be Fonte today by Shorney. Whee will eek to have ren the OWE enue. Opticians in session, Masterton, Vi dane 28. The ver Win State Ope Beelery come Meniod Weeavlin oF Treedive at Lake Fonesenn today.
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W York
Cramander Penry
Shorney
Opticians
Masterton
Dane
Lake Fonesenn
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Detective Peters
Marrisburg
Pennsylvania
Jefferson
Sheridan
Sibert
Trust For Children
EAS Company
Powell Gase
Deutcrlang
Him
Liverpool
Lewis & Company
Maryland Educators
Aeenn
Marytunt
Coneitin
Henry C. Lodge
N. C. Bar Association
Welamtiyille Gage
Tenner
Thorney
Anyon
Sobaernie
Ryoning
Hediind
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