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Newspaper

Bluefield Evening Leader

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1910

Page

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Foreman 15 Held Up and Robbed Near Vivian

Arthur Johnson foreman for Rinehart and Dennis on the Norfolk and Western tunnel near Vivian was robbed of about fifty dollars by three highwaymen. He was relieved of cash at gun and knife point, his clothing torn, with a slight flesh wound. No clues reported.

Arthur Johnson Rinehart & Dennis Norfolk & Western Railway Vivian Johnson Heself Rinehart & Dennis Company

FEVERIGH AND UNSETTLED MARKETS OPEN SHARPLY

New York and Chicago commodity notes report feverish unsettled starts across futures. Wheat weak then rallying with quick selling pressures. cotton firm on Wall Street cover. oats, corn and hogs show mixed moves as markets flip between gains and losses.

New York Chilcago

Quarter Will Show Deficit As Post Office Revenues Decline

Washington predicts a fiscal year deficit exceeding 10 million dollars for the quarter ending today. Officials say postal receipts and expenditures will reflect a deficIt of over 10 million while a carryover deficit of 1,740,000 from the previous year remains. In the same period the Post Office Department reports an actual profit of 2,198,000, the largest for any three month span in department history. Monitor Pulverized, The utmost in quality. Jefferson Crushed Wheat.

Washington Jefferson

Harvard Yale duel on Thames ends in Crimson win

Harvard won the major varsity race on the Thames at New London, defeating Yale by a length as the crews chased the big event of the day. The meet drew thousands, with forecasts of subsequent races and heavy wagering as Harvard extended a string of recent victories.

New London Harvard Yale Mareeet Thames Crimson New Long Conn Jane Umno Sai Blue Lake Winnipiscogee New Enghand Marvarsland Hed Tops Bridge Hare Vard Cambridge Marvard Crimsons Blues SMAS

Roswell Goes Dry as Prohibition Takes Effect

Roswell, New Mexico faces a dry state shift with the upcoming prohibition. Morning questioning and evening rest proposals signal the end of red liquor sales as law changes loom. Local chatter centers on the town’s leadership and the historic move toward a dry status.

Roswell Ronwell

Inter State Commission Cancels Grain Rate Cut

Washington on June 30 reports the Inter State Commerce Commission cancelled its prior order lowering rail rates on four and other grain exports from Buffalo to New York and New England points. The commission found current rates reasonable and asserted that shrinking Northwest rates would disrupt the overall rate framework and harm mills in the middle west.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Bay Buffalo New York New England Ue Northwest

Vermont Republicans Split Over Proctor Plan to Succeed Page

Montpelier June 80 Ainsurgency spreads among Vermont Republicans as 700 delegates at the GOP state convention draft a platform and nominate candidates. Fletcher D Proctor son of a longtime senator seeks the Senate seat, aiming to replace retiring Page with support from the Proctor wing.

Montpelier Vermont Sate Foxs Massachusetts Hale Maine Fletcher D. Proctor Washington Proctor Page Amneo Benator Proctor Pletcher D. Proctor Pleteher Proctor Hare Tyust Himerl Enorme Fletcher Praetor Senate Senator Page

Police Round Up Twenty One Cows

Police rounded up twenty one cows during a raid last night. Most owners appeared and testified before noon. A reward of five dollars was offered for information. The event occurred near a local fence line with charges implied for trespass.

Poller Helen

Freeman Fears The Big Stick In Bluefield Meeting

Saloon men in Bluefield faced another setback as county court member Ernest Freeman did not attend the adjourned Princeton meeting. Rumors claimed a drought and potential closures, but Freeman said he thought the action was right while defending his absence and noting illness in his family. Local saloon representatives accompanied by attorneys traveled to Princeton, but no decision was reached as Freeman remained absent.

Bluefield Cock Point Toniere Drouth Pocahontas Moist Princeton Freeman Weoma Fternoon Bramwell Freeman India Primpeton Mr. Freeman

White Liquor Problems Across States Cited by Cabell

Washington June reports quote Internal Revenue official Cabell noting expanded liquor activity across the South and Midwest as prohibition eases. He says bootlegging persists in dry areas with expanded moonshine issuance and lawmen stretched to limits, while informers struggle to keep pace with illegal operations.

Washington Okiahows Verne North Carolina Couth Cabell

Denver Times Sold to Jared Nowell Husted in Denver

Denver Evening Times changes hands as Jared Nowell Husted acquires the paper with Senator T. M. Patterson retaining control of the Rocky Mountain News. New editor Hugh ONeil and business manager Wallace Doty join the restructured operation with a full plant upgrade planned. Patterson cites a shift toward a cleaner, more economical city administration and empowering recall and initiative.

Denver Colo Tasue Denver Evening Times Ieat United States T. M. Patterson Jared Nowell Husted Colorado Patterson Rocky Mountain News The Times Hugh O'Neil Rocky Mountain District Wallace P. Doty Ager Denver Post Reorganized Evening Times Husted Timex Newa

Democrats Ready for Princeton Convention Crowd

A large Democratic turnout is expected for a Princeton convention Saturday. About 150 delegates will travel by train from Bluefield and Bramwell, with private conveyances available to nearby towns. A band will perform and the Princeton Presbyterian Church will provide a hymn event at the home of a local elder.

Princeton Capwelly Bluefield Bramwell Aijoring Winkewi Gerd Oeowston

Mysterious California Place S500 In Nevada Deal

Report discusses a questionable wager involving S500 connected to California, with mentions of legal or official interest. The text references a factory, a meeting in Nevada, and an expected decision or action by local authorities, including a figure named Jeffrien and a proposed immediate bet.

Jown Daniel Passes Away in Virginia

John W. Daniel longtime Virginia senator dies at Lynchburg Sanitarium after a paralytic stroke and heart failure. The former senator, once in Philadelphia for apoplexy, collapsed in Florida then journeyed home in the private car of Southern Railway president Finley. Family and state officials mourn as burial plans unfold.

Lynchburg Vadimen John W. Daniel United States Virginia Titellie Florida Tide Health Daniels Philadelphia Congress Waugh Mia Daniel Hhe Mee Fred Harper Edward M. Daniel Wo Halsey Donby Halsey Warwick Malsey Bred Harper Daytona Florida East Coast Southern Railway Finley Heath Wiel

Michigan 16 in the lead in postwar unity drive

Fragmented OCR reads like a political report from a midcentury era. It mentions Michigan leading with sixteen, universities nationwide, and a national federation body. The passage references wartime or postwar organizations, the Northeast states and Washington. The text is garbled but hints at a governing coalition and the push for federal unity.

Tragedy in Belfast Details ofInfant Death Rumors

A Belfast inquest reports a week old infant died after alleged abuse by Naf Veneill. Witnesses claim the child received no nourishment as threats were made to kill the mother if she fed it. Conflicting testimony surrounds whether the baby was struck with a footboard or placed at the bed’s foot. Authorities search for Veneill with locals anxious for resolution.

Naf Veneill Belfast Milla Virwink Mike Payne Vens Lell Venelli Tita Venvill Ti War Kam Dru Graham Bundy Vendllia Tiim Vencer Furniehed

Benefit for Powers Widow at local pavilion event

A community benefit is planned for the widow of Silke Teeweta Powers. The Peter Parle pavilion will host the event with ROO Artene and Haynie Prine organizing the program to raise funds for her.

Powers Poadepiin Chaelemett Silke Teeweta Fey Etor Players Amarem Leuier Daking Peter Parle Pavillion Will Fe Wenger Roo Artene Ant Haynie Prine Oelnimenoing Tity

Unclear text about university performances and revival week

Fragmentary OCR mentions Han Weaneiore and Margaret retin at the University of Mora Oth evening. College revival and performances by Hhorvand and the university of Che cmd are noted with brands of distinction.

Han Weaneiore Margaret Retin Mp Teeters Allienme Hrvek Montre University of Mora College Mon Tei Revival Aondversiting Jeonnding Hhorvand Tie Universita Che Cmd Witreer Tee Dren

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