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Newspaper

Bluefield Evening Leader

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1909

Page

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Venezuelan plot links Cuba generals and an American

Secret Service in Havana connects Generals Maso Parra and Gabriel Guerra with a conspiracy to overthrow Cuba and Venezuela. Parra and Guerra are jailed on minor charges awaiting confessions. An American fo r tunes man, George Boynton of New York, is among those named in the alleged plot.

Havana Cuba Secret Service Mas- 80 Parra Gabriel Guerra Jose Otero Venezuela Masso Parra George Boynton New York Alberdi Tio Francisco Gonzalves Gomez Parra Guerra

Bride Weeps as Groom Vanishes Before Church Wedding

Moundaville West Virginia May 27 The wedding planned at St John Catholic church Penwood did not occur as groom Eddie Habie failed to appear after signaling engagement to Agnes Francia daughter of a local estate holder. Habie had moved to Oklahoma City years earlier where he built a fortune and wired his intention to marry, then disappeared twelve days ago prompting fears of foul play and prompting Oklahoma police involvement.

Moundaville W. Va John's Catholic Church Penwood Eddie Habie Oklahoma City Agnes Francia Ter Oklahoma Welcestay Habio Hable

Paralytic Stroke Strikes Mrs. Graham in Salem

Mrs. Josephine Graham of Salem VI suffered a paralytic stroke and is in a serious condition. Her son M B Graham, a doctor with the Bloomone Trac ten Co., was summoned home last night.

Josephine Graham Salem M. B Bloewone Tracten Co

Fate Deals Harshly with a Black Man in Keystone

Sam Woodyard a Black man from Keystone visited Chief George R New Kirk seeking lodging. He was searched prior to bed and a large pistol seized. Woodyard was fined 200 dollars and costs and sentenced to ninety days in jail. The gun will be turned over to county authorities to face Johnson pistol law at Princeton.

Sam Woodyard Keystone George R. New Kirk Sam Recorder Crockett Coun Ty Johnson Princeton

Roosevelts Welcome Planned After Heatley Ranch Visit

Nairobi awaits Col Theodore Roosevelt and party as a city parade with flags and bunting marks their return from the Heatley ranch. A flag captured at Santiago will headline the honors, with arrangements said to be grand and locally organized to honor his role in the Spanish American War.

Nairobi Col Theodore Roosevelt Heatley Ranch Santiago British East Africa Col. Roosevelt Tie New York Col. Rawevel Oeder

Federal Court at Charleston Proceedings Reported

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a federal court session in Charleston involving figures possibly including Juders Keller and Kel tf, with reference to retirement in Richmond and a home visit on a Monday. Details are unclear due to garbled text.

Sutra Lincs Bride and Groom Married in Souch Diefeld

At the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs J A Morris in Souch Diefeld Rev A M Thompson assisted. The groom, well known on a railroad line, and the bride are now living in Mar s and on their return visited from Joe Billy Street.

Te Heme Mre J. AL Morris Souch Diefeld Am. Thompson Morris T. P. Spradtta Mars Rome Joe Billy Street

Roosevelt party host warns against false dispatches

A Roosevelt expedition guest statement denies any newspaper representative and claims reports of bribes and invented details are false. Roosevelt, his son Kermit, and its camp on Heatley ranch near Nairobi are reportedly in good health after a two day visit.

Nairobi Roosevelt Camp Roosevelt Heatley Ranch Mr. Roosevelt Kermit Roosevelt Party

Prices Prohibitive to Poor in Rising Food Costs

New York May 27. Retail and wholesale provision dealers expect further rises in beef by ten cents a pound and higher prices for eggs bread vegetables and other foodstuffs as a general cost increase spreads from the Chicago Potter wheat corner. Carriers blame speculation by large holders for the price hikes.

New York Lee

Alexander Markie Weds Miss Vie herepeon in Kentucky

Oney L Alexander, tied to Flat Top Grocery Co, and bride Eihel Vie herepeon, a Blue Grass belle, married yesterday in Versailles Kentucky as families and friends from Buffalo N C and Pittsburgh attend the ceremony.

Oney L. Alexander Weare Flat Top Grocery Co Buffalo N. C Arlee Veseilles Eihel ‘Vi Blue Grass Bie Field

Dalton Wiped Out by Forest Fire in Michigan

A report from Negaunee Michigan on May 27 states the town of Dalton was entirely wiped out by forest fire this morning. A special train transported residents to safety as fires rage nearby and fishing parties still in the woods face grave danger.

Captain Row McCullough Norfolk and Western Railway Altamont Washington Herald Bluefield Banqueeers L. B. Reynols Eynolds Mee J. T. Hamilton Mana Negaunee Mich Dalton Restienia

Cockade City vote stirs Petersburg election day clash

In Petersburg May 27 during the local option fight Rev John Peters a former pastor and Christian Advocate editor accused a city council member Wesley Andrews of calling him an infamous liar after a voting place dispute. No arrests. district four shows heightened election tension and voters offer coffee.

Petersburg Johney Peters High Street Methodial Church Chriitian Advocate Richmond Peters Wesley Andresw Andrews Petra

Judge Mann Steps Into Heated Conflict Over Concession

Judge Mann and Colonel Sale were senators when Mann secured an appropriation via Colonel Jamies Maan. The card concession was welded for 35000 dollars.

Judge Mann Colonel Sale Senate Jamies Maan

Mann Speeches At Powhatan Raise County Interest

In Powhatan Courthouse Virginia Judge Willam Hodes Mann spoke to a small crowd about the Jamestown Exposition and Tucker affair while Norfolk and Tidewater papers debate which edition published his remarks. The talk touched on campaign funding and state appropriation controversy surrounding the exposition.

Norfolk, Va Tidewater Mann Tucker Mieholland Westerdly Powhatan Eudge Briel Juige Mann Virginian Pilot Willam Hodes Mann Court House Jude Sean Wan St. George Tucker Norfolk Jimes Mann Sale, Mann & Tyler

West Virginia Coal Samples Sought for Alaska Exhibition

The Alaska Pacific Yukon Exposition in Seattle opening June 1 seeks West Virginia coal samples for its mining exhibit. The West Virginia state mine department will supply multiple coal varieties and crude petroleum specimens, with the state covering shipment costs and sending circulars to coal operators and companies.

Gaines and Metalurgy Department Seattle Washington West Virginia Beattie State Department Virginia

Murderer Seeks Escape Across States in Va Killing Case

En route from Columbia Kansas to Buchanan County Virginia the murderer sought to flee after killing detective Mulline while the alleged prisoner was aided by companions. Authorities report the suspect fled from Ridgeville and engaged in a firearm exchange before escaping. The case involves Moonshiner claims and a pursuit led by Governor Awaneonike and Detective Peltie.

Columbia Kaw Buchanan County Visoner Iy James Mulline T. J. Fells Baldwin Agency Elijah Matilin Dever Ty Faye Tured Montgomery Wi Va Ruehajan Jal Kaneas Awaneonike Bowen Ellinb Killhoe Mulling

Lawyer Turns Laugh Of Judge In May Court

Doylestown Pennsylvania May 27 A judge confronted a gambling clue before the jury and warned that playing games for stakes is illegal under state law. The courtroom erupted as the attorney for the defendant presented a local paper with a bridge whist party and the judge was compelled to join the merriment briefly.

Doylemown Stent Noward Jains OL Briktol Jileen Himeett

Bioenil Reenters Alumni Event at Atenary Female College

Bioenil Enil, a noted graduate, returned for a ceremony at Atenary Female College marking the reenrollment of graduates. The event highlighted past achievements and future plans for the college community.

Mise Hohe Muse Atenary Female College

Young Bride Fatally Shot by Boy Near River

A young bride, Mrs Atkinson, was shot in the forehead and died moments after walking with her husband along the river. The assailant, a boy named Merritt, was restrained to prevent his outburst as the incident shocked the city.

Thin City Ligne Atkinson Yondur Merrit Aulelle

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