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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1909
Page
1
An earthquake rattled Chicago early today with three tremors and panicked residents. Shocks extended to Joliet Aurora and as far south as Minnesota and Lake Michigan causing chimneys to fall, pavements to crack, and fires to start in Aurora.
A terrific gale on the Illinois riverfront in Peoria caused about fifty thousand dollars in damage to motorboats. Dozens of vessels capsized and many were torn from their moorings and swept away across the riverfront area.
A new witness, Ksilt Jones, claims to have accompanied John Bailey the informant against George Graham during the murder of EJ Gorge, a former Tazewell county clerk. He is jailed in Princeton after a Beaver Pond raid incident. His credibility is questioned, and fresh evidence would affect Graham’s conviction prospects.
The Beaver High School will conduct its first annual literary contest at the Elks Opera House Friday evening at 4 30 o clock. Next Monday night the grades will present an entertainment featuring pupils. In town is Right Reverend Patrick John Donahue bishop of Wheeling visiting Rev R Olivier returning from Pirietol Tenn
Glasgow Missouri in May 26 coverage details John Morrison Fuller bank president runs a personal liberty hall offering free beer to all for twelve months to test Prohibition laws. The scheme attracted all social strata but failed to sway locals. After a year the hall closed leaving Glasgow dry and the experiment deemed a failure. Despite open access and no Sunday limits, beer consumption showed no rise and even declined. Morrison Fuller faced charges but was discharged as authorities lacked applicable conviction grounds under local option statutes.
Size Bailey, sister of John Bailey, jailed at Princeton amid a riot of rumors about her, was fined 96.80 by Recorder Crockett and warned of thirty days in jail for default. Chief George K. Newkirk arrested her afternoon for robbing the Phelps residence refrigerator, found with infant garments in a hamper basket and other provisions hidden inside.
In Charleston West Virginia May 26 1909 more than 6000 organized miners in Kanawha coal field walked out in protest over contract terms. Operators refuse to grant concessions and only Paint Creek Standart Splint Great Kanawha Eureka and Clay coal properties continue operations. National UMW officials expected to decide next steps as district 27 members receive a May 24 1909 notice urging stoppage after May 25 unless new contracts similar to recent ones are offered.
An unknown white man about 85 fell from the second door of the new Martin building on Hluefeld avenue in Bluefield this afternoon, breaking his jaw dislocating facial bones and losing all front teeth. He was unconscious and carried to Dr Edwin Hagley's office and then to St Luke's Hospital. A stranger from New Jersey, he was seeking work. the paper could not learn his name at press time.
Chicago May 26 municipal poverty forces abandonment of plans to invite President Taft to attend the laying of the new city hall cornerstone. city cannot afford a proper celebration.
A grand banquet tonight at 9:50 at the Altamont Motel celebrates Captain McCullough, winner of a Washington Herald popularity contest. Harold A. White to present a gold watch. extended invitations list many officials and railroad personnel, with a large turnout of friends and supporters.
Londo May 26 Minom King Edward's horse won the classic derby today with Jones riding at Bysum Downs. This marks the first time the big color has swept to victory in a derby, though Prince of Wales won twice before ascending the throne.
Roanoke visitors and city residents are listed visiting friends in the area including Mrs W T Leffel from Springville Va Mrs Bernie Heller and family back from Philadelphia Miss Elizabeth Strother of Giles County and Miss Lillie Stimson head nurse at St Luke's take vacations in Virginia. The Elixir of Dreams will be shown at Lyric theatre on May 27 with hand colored film and discount coupons from the Leader ending.
May wheat in Chicago’s pit surged as Janes A Patten defender of the wheat position challenged Pittsburg baron investors led by Henry Frick The market saw shorts panic buy up to 125 1 4 per bushel with experts predicting a possible rise to 140 per bushel before Saturday’s 12 30 pm close If May wheat reaches 150 dollars Patten predicted many insiders will be surprised
York May 26 Friends of Mr and Mrs Homer Davenport were surprised by news of their separation. The famed cartoonist said in an interview there is no scandal, attributing the split to incompatibility of temper.
Washington May 26 The senate is hearing Senator McEnery of Louisiana on the tariff bill. McEnery has bolted to the protectionists and joined their ranks during the debate on the measure.
Wanningtnn on May 26 reports the senate confirmed Judge Henry Goover Connor of Wilson North Carolina for the term ministries. The nomination was supported by Senator Overman and backed by the Democrat party.
Deputy mine inspector Nicholson has been moved to this district and will base at Muefield with his family reside at 126 Haleigh Terrace. He will oversee local mine safety operations and report to the state department.
Pocahontas Virginia reports a lively firemen's bazaar despite poor weather. Capt Miles Carey won a congregate cake presented by Fred Dayrhauer, with Hoyler's candies prize going to Fire Co. No. 1. Notables such as Col. James Atwood Jones and Chas S Thorne attended while Judge John Roberts returned from Tazewell.
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