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Bluefield Evening Leader

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1909

Page

3

Standings and matchups for regional clubs and leagues

The record shows standings for clubs Danville Richmond Norfolk Roanoke Lynchburg and others with won lost percentages. Today Lynchburg faces Roanoke Portsmouth meets Richmond Danville plays Norfolk while RHB Richmond and Danville records appear with game-by-game results and player pairings across multiple teams.

Danville Richmond Norfolk Roanoke Portsmouth Lynchburg R. HB Revelle and Moessitt Sparks Westlake Morrissey

German scare alarms England with提 alleged depots and arms

London May 20 The German scare grows as rumors surge after a claim by Sir John Barlow a liberal MP and merchant that Germany has a depot near London containing 10000 Mauser rifles and 7500000 rounds for 66000 trained soldiers in England He said he would question War Secretary Haldane in parliament to support the claim.

London Hucuber North Sea John Barlow House of Commons England John Ataches Hal

Rogers death won’t affect Virginian railway history

Norfolk reports the death of Henry H. Rogers, owner and builder of the Virginian railway, sparking deep sorrow across Virginia. Dr. Samuel L. Clemens lauds Rogers for acts aiding Helen Keller, while the Virginian system lowers flags to half mast. successors expected to carry on Rogers’ plans.

Norfolk Henry H. Rogers Virginian Railway Virginia Rogers Samuel L. Clemens Mark Twain Helen Keller Clemens Joan of Arc Rogora

Toronto Chosen for Next Railroad Telegraphers Convention

Atlanta reports the biennial convention of the Order of Railway Telegraphers adjourned after eight days. Toronto Canada was selected as the site for the next convention. H B Peram of St Louis was re elected president and E Jayman of Routville Va was re elected chairman. Delegates were chosen for the American Federation of Labor and the Dominion Labor Congress.

Atlanta Order of D. G. Ramsey Chicago H. B. Perham L. W Quick American Federation of Labor D. Campbell Toronto G. D. Robertson Dominion Labor Congress J. A. Bell W. D. McDonald Altrnates

Duke of Abruzzi Reports Improve Health and Expedition

Rome May 20 reports say the Duke of Abruzzi is in good health and high spirits despite earlier fears of despondency. His expedition has moved toward the interior of India without incident of consequence, contradicting previous notices of a possible general breakdown.

Rome Duke Abruzz India

Morgan Presents Washington Sword to Mount Vernon

J Pierpont Morgan donated to Mount Vernon the Washington sword worn at his December 25 1788 relinquishment of command and at his April 30 1789 inauguration. Miss Amy Townsend accepted for Morgan. regents gathered with Virginia Governor Swanson unable to attend.

Washington J. Pierpont Morgan Mount Verdon General Washington United States Mount Vernon Ladies Association Mount Vernon Amy Townsend New York Moraun Swanson Virginia Colonel Swanson Richmond Daniel L. Lee Fredericksburg Bernley Leesburg A. Drockett Alexandria Mee Burton Harrison James 8. Sherman David J. Brewer Willam Augustine Washington George Lewis George Steptoe Washington Bushrod Washington Samuel Washington Washinston Congress Hour Ekperos Lee

Mine Inspector Placed Before Governor Over Charges

Charleton West Virginia May 20 A Springer district mine inspector located at Flemington was on the carpet today before Governor Glase cock on charges preferred by Chief Laing of the mine department. Proceedings were secret. The governor will announce his decision tomorrow.

Charleton W. Va I A. Springer Flemington Glasecock Laing Mine Department Lay

Assault at Clarksburg Riverbank Leaves Injured Man

Edward White of Fairmont says he was beaten with a blackjack by Ben McDonald and another man from Fairmont and cast into the West Fork river from the pavement track beyond the old fairgrounds. He reports $3 stolen and filed details with Officer London White.

Clarksburg W. Va Edward White Fairmont Ben McDonald West Fork Pail Road White London White

Deed to Mound Ownership Delivered in Charleston

Richard J. McFadden of Mountaville arrives in Charleston to hand the state the deed transferring ownership of the prehistoric mound that gives the town its name. The Board of Public Works will receive the deed today.

Charleston W. Va Richard J. McFadden Mountaville Board of Public Works

Carnival Draws Large Crowds at Union Park

Smiths Greater Shows exhibit at Union Park draws record crowds despite threatening weather. The south’s large turnout features fourteen paid admissions aimed at ladies and children with clean and moral displays. Highlights include the Ferris wheel merry widow swing and trained wild animal show touted as the best draw for families.

Smith Union Park

Adamston Window Glass Plant to Resume May 27

Clarksburg West Virginia May 20 The Clarksburg Glass Company window glass plant at Adamston will resume operations May 27 after six weeks idle for repairs. Two hundred men are employed.

Clarksburg W. Va Clarksburg Glass Company Adamston

Mrs Sarah Fisher Dies In West Virginia

Mrs Sarah Fisher widow of Adam Fisher died at her grandmother Mrs Thomas Farley’s home in Falmont West Virginia on May 20. The family will bury her today at Woodawn Cemetery. She survived by one daughter Mrs A J Dick and another daughter Mrs Millie Batson.

Falmont W. Va Sarah Fisher Thomas Farley Woodawn Cemetery Adam Fisher A. J. Dick Millie Bat J. Hayden Richmond Bright Trayden

Coal Land Changes Lands in West Virginia Record

A deed conveying 650 acres of coal land in the Tennile district, Clark County, West Virginia, from Ed BD Brown of Union Town to trustees for Joseph Coltman, Caroline Birdwan, Zella A Kuba, W W Young and Flavine J Fletches has been admitted to record. The patent price is $65 000.

Clarksimire W. Va Tennile District Ed. BD. Brown Uniontown Joseph Coltman Caroline Tirdwan Zella A. Kuba W. W. Young Flavine J. Fletches

Branch AP Graton Plans WV Anti-Tuberculosis League Branches

Grafton May 20 John H W Gillespy representative of the West Virginia Anti-Tuberculosis league arrived to promote local interest and likely organize four branches. He travels to Clickaburg where the league will exhibit for two weeks then to Falmont for a similar display.

Grafton W. Va John HW. Gillespy West Virginia Anti-Tuberculosa League Gillespy Clickaburg

West Virginian Killed in Pennsylvania Train Accident

In Canderland M4 on May 20 James sanor a 40 year old lame man from Tableton West Virginia was struck by a Balti re and Oia passenger train near North Cumberland. Roger Rote ork of Ping Betemut Cohimtrta county Virginia reported the incident as he waited on the smoke.

Canderland James ‘Sanor Orton Tableton W. Va Roger Roteork Ping Betemut Cohimtrta County Balture & Oia Cumberland Wied

Bids Sought for Two Story Trick Office Bullring

Northfork Realty Company invites turnkey bids to erect a two story trick office bullring. Plans and specifications available from Dr. L A Clark secretary and treasurer Northfork West Virginia from August 14 to 2 PM.

Northfork Realty Company L. A. Clark Northfork W. Va

Woman abducts husband wife flee after kidnaping in Mintington

A Mintington West Virginia report says a wife left her husband Naird Smirk with a man, sparking a kidnapping case. Authorities say the couple may be headed toward Morehead Kentucky to reach their daughter, with Mullina killed in the incident.

Mintington W. Va Logan County Smirk A. Mullina Wid Smith Haa Yeoelvel Morehead Nas Streteh

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