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Newspaper

Bluefield Evening Leader

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1909

Page

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Avenging Christians prompts Turkish punitive march

Constantinople May 13. Turkish authorities plan a punitive expedition against Kurdish tribes in response to Armenian massacre reports in Adana. An army of thirty thousand will be mobilized at Dodeagath and shipped to Mersina to punish villages and seize leaders. Also noted are arrivals and events in Alexandretta and Salonica with currency and security implications.

Mersina U.S. Revenue Tacoma Alexandretta Constantinople Adana Dodeagath

Skeletons and treasures unearthed on hilltop near Crown City

A farmer and son uncovered the skeletons of at least six people on a hill above Hwnt ington near Crown City, along with brass beads pipes hatchets and copper adornments. Artifacts drew numerous visitors and museums from across the country were expected to bid for the collection.

Hwntington Thoresly Place O. R Crown City Farmer

Wright brothers reception plans in Dayton for $50,000

Dayton may 13. Neighbors of the Wright brothers completed arrangements for their reception and entertainment of the famous aerial navigators and sat down to await their arrival. Fifty thousand dollars will be subscribed for the reception to be given next month.

Dayton Wright Brothers Dolfere

Ramseys Ties in Ohio Rail Deal Clouded by Silence

In Indianapolis on May 13, officials linked to Joseph Ramsey deny negotiations were opened by H H Rogers associates for buying Ramsey roads. Ramsey alone handles matters and is due in Pittsburgh next month to discuss Ohio routes. If finalized, Rogers connected Wisconsin railroad would link to Ramsey lines from Atlantic to the Great Lakes. The General Society of the Daughters of the Revolution held its annual Boston convention.

Indianapolis Ind Joseph Ramsey Wabash Lorain and Ashlans Ashland and Southern Railroad Ohio H. H. Rogers Rameey Roads Remeey Pitsburg Rogers Atlantic Seaboard Great Lakes General Society of the Daughters of the Revolution Boston

Strike in Paris 15 An Uprising Rages As Government Faces Walkout

Paris reports a growing strike by postmen and telegraphers that has spilled into a wider uprising, with posters calling for continued action and fears the government faces a full halt if the Chamber of Deputies fails to meet demands. Rail clerks largely abstain, while streets are patrolled by republican guards and telegraph lines monitored.

Paris Chamber of Deputies

Widow's share under Harrison will under court scrutiny

In Indianapolis Mary L Harrison seeks clarity from the Union Trust Company over the 1901 codicil that raised the trust from 100000 to 125000 dollars and directs income to the widow from the late ex president’s estate. The suit asks the court to construe provisions of the will made in 1899 and the 1901 codicil.

Indianapol's Ind Uit Union ‘Trust Company Harrison United States Union Trust Company Mary Lord Harrison Trust Company Indianapolis

Coal Merger Completed By Consolidated Coal Company

Baltimore May 13 The Consolidated Coal Company announced the completion of negotiations for merging Piedmont Coal Somerset Coal Clarksburg Fuel and Pittsburg and Fairmont Coal and their subsidiaries including railroads docks and floating equipment. The combined group forms the world’s largest mining enterprise with a capital stock of 37 650 000 and control of 200 000 acres of coal lands across Maryland West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Baltimore Consolidated Coal Company Piedmont Coal Company Somerset Coal Company Clarksburg Fuel Company Pittsburg and Fairmont Coal Company Consolida‘Company Hi Corporation Maryland West Virginia Pennsylvania

Prisoner in Virginia Arrests for Forgery Returns to Peoria

Chief of Police W W Rhoades of Peoria had a warrant for Robert P Donnelly alias Olsen on forgery charges. He was found in Giles County Virginia after traveling salesman activity with Duvall Music and was brought to jail in Peoria. His wife is said to be at Graham.

Graham W. W. Rhoades Pearts Robert P. Donnelly Robert P. Olsen George R. Newkirk Ker Giles County Chief Newkirk Peoria Newkirk Rhitcheld W. Va Rober P. Donnelly Robert P. Donelly Olsen Jaceted Advine W. Rhoades Roberts Duvall Jona Durham Newport Lucas Rhoades Anawer O’ Olsen Davs Company Whatles J. Kiawer Illain' Elty

Bequeathes Millions to Socialist Deputy in Rome

Francesco Pranda, a millionaire, bequeaths his entire fortune to Enrico Ferri the noted socialist deputy for promoting the interests of socialism.

Rome Francesco Pramd Enrico Ferr Iiteresta

Man Goes Insane Aboard Ocean Liner Teutonic

William J. Hawke of Cornwall England was removed from the Teutonic after illness and taken to Ellis Island prison hospital aboard arriving from South Hampton. He had shown signs of insanity several days out following a severe attack of drunkenness and was bound for Chicago. A separate note indicates a Georgia jury found someone guilty in a Newal stores case.

William J. Hawke Cornwall England Teutonic South Mompton Ellis Ieland Hawke Chica Co South Hampton Mearicknens

Bluefield to Welcome Dr McKanna Sanitarium

Bluefield to host a McKanna 3 Day Liquor Cure sanitarium with potential yearly impact of 50 000 to 100 000 and nationwide advertising. Dr J J McKanna has arranged a location at 120 Princeton Avenue and 107 Newe Altamont Hotel room for his treatment program.

Bluetorthist McKanna J. J. McKanna Bluefledt Bluefield United States Reidaville FO Rithepens Columbia 8. C Coledge Oklahoma City Kansas City Dr. McKanny Crutchfield Jalil McKinna Werner Richmond Aso Prisen Louis Werner Louisville H. Thompson Bluefield First Baptist Church North Carolina Princeton Avenue Dr. McKanna Newe Altamont Hotel

Maryland seeks boundary hearing with West Virginia

Maryland Attorney General plans to travel to Washington to urge the Supreme Court to schedule an October term hearing on the long running boundary dispute with West Virginia. The case centers on a Potomac River fountain head and a 46 mile share of waterway lands.

Altimore Washington United Sates Supreme Court Maryland West Virginia Fountain Head Potomac River Lord Baltimore

Knights of Columbus elect new officers in West Virginia

Clarasburg May 13 The seventh annual state convention drew delegates from every council in the state. Features included a trolley ride banquet social hour and dance. Elected officers include State Deputy K Martin Martinsburg Secretary PF Riester Wheeling Treasurer John Merrell Elking War ren W J Davuper Huntington Advocate Thomas W Goecke Piedmont Lecturer J Barlow Grat ton Delegates to national convention C G Martin Martinsburg Dr J J O Kane Wheeling Alternates Dr J W Doyle Gratton S Stringer Boggess Clarksburg Fairmont selected as next convention site.

Clarasburg The Knights of Columbus of West Virginia K. Martin Martinsburg Piedmont Barlow Grafton C. G. Martin J.J. O'Kane Wheeling J. WH. Doyle Gratton Stringer Boggess Clarksburg Fairmont Chien

Grave charge against man in West Virginia trial

New Martinsville May 13 Gam Harrigan faces a criminal court trial on charges of criminal assault against the 18 year old daughter of John Lowery of the Navy Yard neighborhood. The crime is alleged to have occurred two years ago and Harrigan lived in Martins Ferry for some time after before his arrest. The girl testified today.

New Martinsville W. Va Gam Harrigan John Lowery Navy Yard Harrigan Martins Ferry

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