Funeral Guard Follows Henry H. Rogers to Final Rest
More than fifty plain clothes men and scores of officers guard the Church of the Messiah as funeral services for Henry H. Rogers are held in New York. The body is moved to Fair Haven, Massachusetts for burial in the Rogers plot valued at over two million dollars.
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New York
Park Avenue
Thirty-fourth Streets
Henry H. Rogers
Seventy-eighth Street
Fair Haven
Mass
Rogers
West Virginia Coal Mining Institute Meet At Elkins
The annual summer meeting of the West Virginia Coal Mining Institute will be held in Elkins on June 1 and 2. Noted figures including Governor Glasscock and J A Homes will address the gathering. A banquet is planned for Tuesday evening and many Bluefield residents are expected to attend.
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Elkins
Glasscock
West Virginia Coal Mining Institute
W. E. Glasscock
J. A. Homes
United States Geological Survey
Washington
Frank Haan
Fairmont Coal Company
W. A. McCorkle
West Virginia
Clarence Hall
Geological Survey
John G. Smyth
Fairmont Coak Company
D. T. Evans
Mt. Carbon Colliery Company, Ltd
A. G. Morse
Elnyra
N. Y
F. Albrecht
Pittsburg
Weatinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
W. E. Mingramm
New York
L. B. Abbott
Consolidated Coal Company
Frostburg
Four Children Die in Oil Lamp Explosion
In Toronto four children of Ernest Oldfield a tar works maker perished when an oil lamp exploded in the northern suburbs this morning. The incident left the family and community shocked as investigators examine the scene for causes and safety lapses.
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Toronto
Ont
Ernest Oldfield
Sensational graft trial testimony enters detectives scene
In San Francisco on May 21 the graft trial of Patrick Calhoun saw an extraordinary late chapter as John Helms, a former U S secret service and local detective, described the methods used by detectives in the United Railroads case. His testimony touched on early prosecution history and names linked to the defense, prompting a heated legal fight before Judge Lawler allowed the evidence. Helms said he was invited to the city to observe prosecution activities in May 1907 and reported to attorney William Abbott. He claimed Burns’ employer provided letters and reports on jurors. William Stettler denied Reuf’s presence at URR offices or Ford possessing currency.
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San Francisco
Patrick Calhoun
United Railroads
John Helms
United States Secret Service
Helms
Lawler
R. A. Platt
Burns
William H. Stettler
Calhoun
Reuf
United Railroad
Tirey L. Ford
C and C Stock Issues Higher Dividend Rates
New York May 21 Theo Chesa peake and Ohio declared a quarterly dividend of 1 per cent raising the stock to 4 per cent annual. Hegelar quarterly dividends on coalmern stock were declared to the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific. The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company declared a semi annual dividend of 3 per cent on common stock. En route to Clem ene N C Mes OC Pleasants and children who have been visiting Mr Pleasants at Giotto passed Bluefeld yesterday.
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New York
Theo Chesapeake and Ohio
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
Clemene
N.C
Mes
Pleasants
Mr. Plawants
Giotto
Bluefeld
States' Rights Party stance signals opposition to abuses
In Washington on May 21 the Senate opened tariff debate with Senator Culberson denouncing alleged abuses under the current administration. He framed the Democratic Party as principled on states' rights and individual rights against privileges. In Constantinople Abdul Hamid finally signed over five million five hundred thousand dollars to the new government, linked to deposits in foreign banks from his former reign.
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Washington
Senate
Culberson
Constantinople
Abdul Hamid
Turkey
All Policemen Now Armed Under Johnson Law in Bluefield
Late this afternoon Bluefield police arranged to carry revolvers and maces under the Johnson Pistols Toting law. Chief Newkirk and Officers Peterman Calaway secured bonds. others’ bonding was completed later. A. A. McDonald F. E. Stafford H. B. Howell J. K. Booth Oscar Roles George L. Nash named.
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Bluefield
Anda Ander
A. A. McDonald
F. E. Stafford
H. B. Howell
J. K. Booth
Oscar Roles
George L. Nash
Taft Cabinet Meets as Usual Despite Illness
President Taft and his party arrived in Washington from the Petersburg Charlotte trip. The cabinet will hold today’s meeting as usual despite Taft delaying travel to Hampton due to Mrs Taft’s illness. Mrs Taft’s garden party is postponed due to weather, and Presbyterians plan a rummage sale next Tuesday with details to follow.
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Washington
Taft
Petersburg
Virginia Senator Advocates Quebracho Tariff Duty
Virginia Senator John W Daniel urged keeping a high tariff on quebracho chestnut bark extract used in tanning. He warned foreign firms with London and Berlin bases would push American manufacturers out if duty relief persisted. He argued solid quebracho should be produced domestically to protect Virginia’s 23 factories.
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Washington
John W. Daniel
Virginia
Senate
Senate Committee On Finance
House
Aldrich
Daniel
Lorde Trust
Enantry
Tie Eald
Great Truat
London
Herlin
Roosevelt and Son Begin Hippo Hunt in East Africa
Naibori, British East Africa May 21 Col. Theodore Roosevelt and his son Kermit have traveled to Comitl to hunt hippopotamus, described as their most dangerous expedition yet. Local missionaries question the Sunday hunting activity and debate the ex-president’s schedule, noting Sunday has been their luckiest day.
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Naibori
British East Africa
Theodore Roosevelt
Kermit
Comitl
Hippopotamus
Missionariea
Roosevelta
United States
Secretary Dickinson Arrives in Havana Aboard Mayflower Yacht
American Secretary of War Jacob M. Dickinson arrives in Havana aboard the Mayflower, escorted by his party. He was confined to his stateroom for three days with a vesicle and fever, and doctors say the climate may not be suitable for him to remain.
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Havana
Jacob M. Dickinson
United States
Dickaron
Mur
Dr M Eanna the Original Busy Man at The New Altamient
The New Altamient Hotel promotes Dr McKaona as the original busy man. Patrons and a steady stream of callers fill the place from early morning until late, keeping him on the hump throughout the day.
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DR. M'Eanna
Busy Man
Altamient Hotel
Promeots
Dr. McKaona
Differences Of Stock Exchanges Clared to Federal Court
Differences between the New York stock exchange and the consolidated exchange over penalties on members dealing with the latter are in federal court. It is reported the federal grand jury may soon consider the Rothenberger and Company firm.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Consolidated Exchange
Federal Grand Jury
Rothenberger and Company
Rooster and Cambridge Society Reported Amid Elopement Scandal
Feathered society in Cambridge Ohio discusses a sensational elopement between a rooster and a hen from the Watson holdings. Investigations reveal birds abandoning duties and roaming Willis Creek banks while a hen sits on eggs, as Mrs. McKanna leaves for Reidaville North Carolina. Dr. McKanna remains in town.
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Cambridge, O
J. Watson
Montgorm. Ory) Mall
Mr. Watson
Willis Creek
Watson
Daring Abduction Elicits Military Build Up
The Pall Mall Gazette reports that the government will construct eight more dreadnought type battleships within the current fiscal year. Public demand and agitation over heavier armament inflame national sentiment, marking a significant shift in England’s defense posture.
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London
Pall Mall Gazette
England
Abduction of Market Woman In Roxbury Stirs Boston
Boston police pursue a daring abduction on Sterling street Roxbury as a woman with her child is snatched from the sidewalk and driven away in a covered automobile. A bystander, Joseph Whiting, was assaulted defending her. Police broadcast alerts across New England and New York seeking the abductor and the touring car. The woman is reportedly linked to a Massachusetts family. no other clues exist.
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Boston
Boston Ia
Sterling Street
Roxbury
Joseph Whiting
New England
New York State
Massachusetts
Pretty Young Heiress Elopes With Millionaire Neighbor
John W. Swift heir to a Chicago meat packer fortune married Misa Erma Miller in Hoboken after a secret elopement from the Knickerbocker Hotel. The couple, met three weeks earlier, returned for a breakfast and delayed informing the bride’s father in Lafayette where he resides at a country home.
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New York
John W. Swift
Chicago
Hoboken
Misa Erma Miller
Lafayette
Knickerbrocker
Mrs. Swift
Papa Miller
Rogers Estate In The Virginian Ledger Inquiries
New York May 21 Amid rumors Rogers estate appears sound and well protected with holdings in Virginian railway property and dividend stocks. Rogers, former president of the Amalgamated Copper Company, is said to have succession plans for his office to John D. Ryan.
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New York
H. MM. Rogers
Bis
Rogers
Amalgamated Copper Company
D. Ryan
Postmaster General Hitchcock Under Fire for Hard to Reach Hours
Washington May 21 Critics say Postmaster General Hitchcock is hard to reach in his office. The President shows special interest at the capitol and Hitchcock is portrayed as staying late to handle tasks, echoing past tenure.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Taft
Capitol
Mitchcock
Police Bond Posted For Chief Newkirk And Officers
Chief George Newkirk and Officers George Calloway and BR Peterman posted a bond of 3500 before the board of supervisors for faithful duties and carrying revolvers. The officers await permits to carry arms under the Johnson Mistel Law while awaiting further steps and bonds of 8500 for others.
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Newkirk
Peterman and Calloway
George Th. Newkirk
George Calloway
BR Peterman
Bond
Board of Supervisors
Johnson
Narryntie
Jane F
Wader
Platola
Howe
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Ajeline Hawking
Coal Mining Institute
U. P
States’ Rights Party
Hampton
Presbyterata Church
Old Dominion
Africa
Roosevelt
Dickinson
J. J. McKanna
Dr. McKevnna
Reidaville
N. C
Dr. McKanna
City
GEA
Erma Miller
Lafayette, N. Y
Virginian
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