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Newspaper

Bluefield Evening Leader

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1910

Page

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Three Drownings Near Annapolis At Naval Academy

At Annapolis Maryland on June 29 the bodies of Mrs Joseph Me C Bowyer daughter in law of Captain J M Bowyer and two midshipmen Nason of Rhode Island and Thomas of Georgia were found drowned about a mile and a half from the academy. They had gone to bathe and it is believed the woman slipped under and the men perished trying to rescue her. Mrs Bowyer was a widow living with her in laws.

Annapolis Joseph Me. C. Bowyer J. M. Bowyer Naval Academy Nason Rhode Island Thomas Georgia Academy Boyer

Dividends Raised on United States Steel Shares

New York June 29 Checks were distributed to common stockholders of United States Steel Corporation for the 114 percent quarterly dividend the first since steel common was placed on a five percent basis. Net earnings for the quarter reach 11 008 031 after charges, with 6 000 001 set aside for new property and plants, leaving a reduced surplus.

New York United States Steel Corporation Steel Steel Trust Aufphiy

Church Folks Make Appeal at Lexington Presbytery

Lexington Va June 29 At a meeting of Lexington Presbytery the Presbyterian congregation at Waynesboro was cited to appear at Staunton next meeting and show cause why Dr A Bembling the pastor should not accept the call to the Tabernacle Church in Peterature WI The Thuber Tike Presbytrian Church WAR Eranted Way opt eted for Rev Robert wo Kinned of Kentucky to be pastor of their church The Presbytery accepted the resignation of the session of Colliers town Presbyterian church and a council was proposed to call a congregation machine to ese a men jon Dr Alfred T Graham of Lexington was moderator and Rev S C Akers of Fairfield clerk Bubserite to the Evening Leader

Lexington Waynehorn Staunton A. Bembling Tabbe Peterature Robert Wo Kinnied Kentucky Collierstown

Theodore Roosevelt at Harvard Commencement Honors

Theodore Roosevelt returned to his alma mater to take part in the Harvard commencement and was elected a member of the board of overseers. Governor Hughes and J. Morgan were honored. class of 1885 marked twenty fifth anniversary with James J. Storrow as marshal. Many to New London for Harvard Yale rowing.

Teddy Cambridge Mass Theodore Roosevelt Board of Overseers Old Massachusetts Hall Sanders Alumni Association James J. Storrow Boston Marshall Roosevelt Emeritus Eliot Harvard Alumni Association Memorial Hall New London Harvard Yale

New England Conference on Street Cleaning Held at Brown

Providence June 29 a meeting in Manning Hall Brown University brought together street cleaning experts and civic workers from New England for an informal conference. The event discussed technical and budgetary issues, and sought city funding and cooperation between officials and private groups for modern street cleaning.

Providence Manning Hall Brown University New England Burea Secul Research Chontait Street Melily Atmot Ely Tmany Fares Cltien Bideet New York Stree Chianti Fariinente Suminipal Anendien

Three Die and Six Hurt in Freight Engine Crash

In Baltimore on June 29 a freight engine plowed into a gang of carpenters on a trestle, killing three workers and injuring six others, with three more hurt less severely. The accident occurred as the crew worked on the structure in the city suburbs.

Baltimore Jane

Battle of Oars at New London

The New London regatta draws Yale and Harvard crews amid vast crowds. Final practice drew massive spectator interest as both sides prepared for a close, high-stakes race downriver from Red Top to the Railroad Bridge with a 4 PM start and betting on the outcome.

New London Asa Connecticut Yale Crimson Harvard London America Crdwa Thorrow Cambridge Red Top Hallrand

Dementia claims spark in New York press report

A chaotic OCR fragment describes a New York incident involving Perr Chuertan and a wave of dementia claims. It references names, a tune, and a puzzled summary of legal or mental health concerns with unclear context and damaged wording.

New York

Will Bluefield Saloon Contingent Seeks Court Reversal

Prominent Bluefield men sign petitions urging the county court in Princeton to revisit its recent decision on license grants. They argue the wet actions were not properly noticed and that the court’s ruling harmed property interests. Many signers are dry in politics but back a reconsideration, hoping for a court reversal amid ongoing pressure.

Bluefield Princeton

Taft arrives in Beverly for summer vacation

President William Howard Taft reaches Beverly Massachusetts for his vacation with a broad smile. He remarks it is good to be here, despite the heavy work ahead at the summer capital.

Beverly Massine William Howard Taft

Push for Postal Savings Bank Plan Advances

Washington Postmaster Mitchcock says the postal savings bank idea will be pushed rapidly, though initial depositories may take months. The White House, Treasury, and Attorney General will meet tomorrow as trustees discuss starting the system and filing blank forms for foreign practice.

Hieneral Hitchevek Postal Savings Westmaster General Secretary of the Treasury Tomors Row Mitchcock Ventimaster Departient

Edwin Holes pleads guilty in cotton leak case

Washington June 2 Edwin Holes statistician involved in the Theodore Price Cotton Leak case pleaded guilty in district court and was fined five thousand dollars.

Washington Edwin & Holes Shone

Bitter GOP fight looms in Maine convention

Angnatsa Me June 2 Republicans gather at Augusta City Hall with Harry B Avatin as presiding chairman to nominate candidates for governor and auditor and other offices Gov Hophuld expected to be renominated Conservative leaders foresee a major factional struggle ahead Former Texas judge Frederick A Pierson and ex Governor William Tobin emerge as contenders for the U S Senate with rival Hayden backed by party factions The convention marks a tense prelude to the September election and party lineups in Maine.

Angnata Harry B Avatin Pipe Hale Sieces Stroggie Game Age Liev Pornard Nap Roy Tarsi

Patterson to Speak at Bristol Tonight

Milatol Vi June 20 Patterson arrives to address the administration judiciary faction at the Hiermelline theatre. Governor Matvom plans a large reception as the expected crowd sets a new attendance record for a political campaign event in Sullivan county near the Virginie border.

Milatol Sullivan Courtly Virginie Hiermelline Theatre

Republicans to Meet Tomorrow At Potin Ve

Fragmentary OCR notes show Republicans scheduled to meet soon. Names and places are garbled but suggest a state party event with candidates and officers. The text hints at a state auditor attorney and a certificate or resolution, with references to Jefferson and wheat brands.

Reader reports on Jett Wieck surgery and recovery

A journal item notes that Jett Wieck underwent a medical operation at Laken hospital after a complicated recovery. The report mentions the patient’s condition and the progress toward healing, with references to support from medical staff and family observers.

Jett Wieck Dave EE Sh Laken Hospital Fren Spp Monte Dent Tnfae

Stock market strength and mixed commodity changes on June day

New York markets showed gains across most issues in early trading with Consolidated Gas up a point and Readville, Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, Steel Common and Amalgamated Copper advancing. Cotton opened unchanged to higher. wheat and corn fell and oats rose amid a weak hog market.

New York Consolidated Gaa Union Pacific Southern Pacific Steel Common Amalgamated Copper Chicago

English Jockey Club Abolishes Weight Rule for New Handicap

London June 29 English Jockey Club stewards moved to withdraw the mule adopted on June 10. The rule that no weight be allotted to a horse in a handicap until it has run three times in the United Kingdom was set to take effect after passage of the Agn Wellerten proposal. Strong horses from New York were sent to England following the change.

London Jockey Club United Kingdon

Married and Rich Attend Harvard College Commencement

Boston June 20 Amon the eae rah boys old and young take part in today’s commencement at Harvard University. Daniel W. Field of Brockton, a millionaire and president of seven corporations, at forty entered Harvard this year to further his education. He enrolled as a special resident and now supports himself in the family home on rich St. in Brockton. Field began work at fifteen in a shop and rose to prominence, later becoming a prominent financier and benefactor at Harvard.

Boston Harvard University Daniel W. Field Brockton Harvard Rene Thorvard Bield Enniayer Tibor Krockton

Presidential Salute Over Jackson's Grave

A garbled memorial note recalls a presidential salute at Jackson's grave with scattered names and lines suggesting a parade, veterans and tribute events. The fragmentary text mentions Amabile, Tran, Cleveland, and Tennessean references, hinting at a ceremonial procession and speaker lineup.

Jackson

Majestic Collertea to Spend 600000 on Works

In Potttaville Pennsylvania and Majestic Kentucky across the Tug River a major iron and coal project is under way. The Majestic Collertea company plans to invest about 600000 in land and operations. A new steel ripple mill is near completion with improvements planned to boost daily output to forty cars. The coal area spans about ten thousand acres with veins five to eight feet thick. Management aims to rapidly increase initial output.

Pottaville Pennsylvania Majestic Collertea Majestic Tig River Norfolk & Western

Railroad line to be completed by July Fourth celebration

Honaker of Rocky Gap Bland county Virginia states the New Rover Holaton & Wer railroad will be completed by the Fourth and the ceremony will be tied to the patriotic holiday. The company expects to have the line ready in time and Rocky Gap gains a railway outlet as new titleholder Rocky Gib Nas expands rapidly.

Honaker Rocky Gap Bland County Rover, Holaton & Wer Nonaker Rocky Gib Nas

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