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Bluefield Evening Leader

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1909

Page

4

Legal note shields witness status in appeals court decision

A Virginia appeals ruling holds a defendant cannot be convicted on his own testimony and suggests he may rely on neighbors to testify in his favor if jailed. The remainder concerns a wheat contract with A C Dickenson of Walla Walla and a large baron river bridge tower pile shipments to Baronne, New Jersey, detailing quantities, pricing, and transport logistics.

United States Edreit Court of Appeals Virginia Baronne Phoenixville New York Basonne New Jersey Central

Abduls Reforms and Tyranny Noted in Humble Debate

An attorney defends Old Abdul Hamid and argues for balancing verdicts. The writer cites Ottoman reforms crediting education and women empowerment, noting the Sultan’s era saw thousands of schools, a royal court initiative, and mixed results amid Civil war and foreign critique.

Abdul Hamid Turkey Atlanta Journal Heston Transcript Mostem Ottoman Empire Stamboul Ana Eugenie Cunstanopia Turkion Rome Leoganee Moreave Enine

World gold output and distribution rise after 1700s

A Washington bulletin notes gold supply has grown sharply over a decade, with coinage up about 75 percent. Historic gains trace from 1700 to post California and Australian discoveries, peaking in 1908 and a long rise through 1900s. US leads in holdings, followed by Germany France and the UK. Silver money totals about 2.5 billion.

Bureau of Staustice Washington, D. C California Austral Huron America United States Germany France Ausutla-Hungary Italy Australia Egypt Argentia Turkey India Jama Brazil al- Nort South Africa Australian Russia Mexico

Rummage Sale At The Parish Church Building

The Ladiew Ald Society of the Christchurch church will host a rummage sale opposite Hawley Merchandise Co on Blandsreet beginning Tuesday day May 25th.

Ladiew' Ald Society

Wythe and Norton Bid Calls for Highway Reaches 1909

The State Highway Commission will open bids noon Thursday May 1909 for constructing a widened road between Wytheville and Norton in Wythe and Norton counties. Bids will be received at the clerk offices or official sede with a $250 certified check per bid.

State Highway Commission Tursday Tote Merwlensed Reada Wythe County Weeheville Torowell Whew County Wytheville St Charles Hemet Norton Enon

Trustee's Sale of Real Estate in Mercer County

Trustee W C Pollock to sell by public auction the Turners land in Mercer County West Virginia on June 5 1909 at noon cash to pay the note and costs with six and twelve month credit for balance. property begins at a point on Third Street with bearings and distances described. sale date and terms recorded May 1 1909. Monitor notice ends with Flour ad copy about baking using Monitor pulverized flour.

Dr. A. Turner Magele Turner W. C. Pollock Learing Mercer County West Virginia H. E. Thomas John 3. Kirk Third Street

California evaporate perches and prunes sale notice

Merchants urged to buy California evaporate perches and prunes at reduced prices. Haff Andrews & mas of Ulaefield West Virginia claim seasonal demand favors quick purchases.

California Haff, Andrews & Mas OF Ulaefield W. Va

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises $100 Reward

An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh, a constitutional disease, by altering blood and mucous surfaces. It offers $100 if it fails, invites testimonials, and cites J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio, with other notes urging Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall Hal J. Cheney & CO Toledo Ohio

Multiple rental properties listed on Powell, Allen, Park and Princeton avenues

Real estate notices enumerate eight to ten small to mid sized houses and flats on Powell St Allen St Park St Princeton Ave Beasley St and Bluefield Ave plus two store rooms on Bluefield Ave and Pulaski St Also a stray dog lost near 110 Tazewell St and several local business offers including a box ball bowling alley for sale and a price drop service for feather beds plus a note from W H Coffman O Co Bluefield W Va advertising delivery by price and availability

Powell St Allen St Bath

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