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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1909
Page
2
Four gunmen robbed about thirty men and women in a Western style daytime hold up on Seventh Street in New York. The robbers, armed with revolvers, fled the scene after looting their victims of jewelry and valuables.
Harrikonburg Virginia reports the first day of the annual Dunkards meeting with about 1000 to 1200 in attendance. Rev W T Keller from Sagerstown Maryland preached a sermon urging caution on university education. The tabernacle seats 6000 with dining rooms, coffee booths, and multiple lunch rooms, drawing visitors from Harrisonburg and nearby towns.
Castner Curran and Bullitt announce August 1 start of coal shipments from New River district via the Virginian Railway to Norfolk developed plant. They project 600 000 to 1 000 000 tons initial output, expanding as operations grow, with agents Cassir Curran and Bullitt guiding the venture.
Fragmented OCR text reports a new pastor and church events, referencing July 4, 19th or early 20th century, with names and place hints. The readable segments mention Rev and church members, a sermon or service plan, and community ties amid garbled phrases.
Government alarm system needs would require hundreds of thousands of Burlingame machines. Estimated annual rent a million dollars, costs about half, yielding strong returns even with limited uses. Project outlines Army Navy Coast defenses municipal needs and large city demand.
Government experts and city engineers have tested the Burlingame device for fire control and signal recording. Officials praised the machine noting it could replace Morse instruments and current wire and wireless phones in fortifications. A further demonstration is planned at Fortress Monroe after Burlingame returns East.
Describes Burlingame devices for tie and burglar alarms and police patrols serving all public buildings and departments with a single wire or shared circuits. Potential to broadcast instructions citywide, record events in police boxes, and deliver detailed crime descriptions to officers on beat. Mentions limited government uses including Coast Artillery and Navy applications if not used for regular telegraph purposes.
Stuart Virginia May 29 Luceda Johnson arrested as a principal in the murder of Will Hayden's wife. Johnson allegedly aided Hayden and Mrs Hayden before and after the crime near Hayden farm. She faces a preliminary hearing with about fifty witnesses summoned and is defended by Thompson and Hooker as court opens June 7 for trial.
Elder John P. Roach a longtime leading figure in Bland County Virginia died at his home in his 72nd year after years of public service.
Ex sheriff Gordon Wohlford of Crandon Bland County Virginia suffered another stroke a few months ago and for a time his life was in danger but reports from his bedside are now encouraging.
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