13 Oct 1910
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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1910
Page
1
The text notes Crooks Gan not serve the people and urges avoidance of mentioning Uncle Joseph. It reads as a terse political slogan or protest line without clear context or attribution. No additional details or events are provided.
Colonel Roosevelt spoke to crowds at multiple stops on his October tour. He avoided naming Speaker Cannon, urged honesty in public life, and cited the Lorimer case as proof crooked officials cannot serve the people. In Hoosier land, admiration for Roosevelt and Beveridge's Senate bid drew thousands.
Lisbon October 13. The German minister, acting on Berlin orders, began semi official contacts with the new Portuguese Republic. According to Britain’s Minister Villiers England will recognize the new government once convinced the revolution is practically at an end. The international status of Portugal's situation brightened today.
D. E. French Democratic State Senate candidate reports Monroe lined up for the ticket with a claimed party majority of 600. He cites dissatisfaction with Republican excess and broken pledges drawing substantial men to vote Democrat. French to speak at Princeton Bailey's hall and Riverdale Avenue with Byrne and Pendleton under the Democratic Club banner.
Democratic rally set for October 13 with speakers including George Byrne of Princeton. The Princeton event begins at 1 PM Saturday, followed by a Bluefeld Club gathering that night under the club’s auspices.
Miss Bertha Sublette of Bluefield and Fredrick Warren of Reading quietly wed in Philadelphia. Rev Dr Holt officiated with Miss Hoh as bridesmaid and Frank Winter as groomsman. The couple plan a tour and will reside on Ninth Street near Green. Both families and their connections are noted.
New Haven Conn Oct 13 What promises to be one of the most interesting gatherings ever held in New Haven opened today with the National Association of Methodist Local Church workers from coast to coast in attendance. Two prominent English Wesleyan lay preachers Rev Thomas Rowbotham and Rev John Tearle are among the speakers. The sessions will continue daily for two or three weeks.
C. Senter assistant postmaster at Mullios was brought in by Postoffice Inspectors Robertson Mar and Mosby. He waived examination before United States Commissioner John i Dillard and was held to answer before the federal grand jury on $1000 bond. His father BR M Senter of Pineville and D B Drummons of Mulins signed the bond. The charge claims he opened letters containing money passed through his office and that inspectors caught him with marked bills.
A Minnesota center man, described as married and a church member with strong local ties in Wy, is connected to fighting forest fires authorities report. The terse notice notes his community involvement and regional links while detailing no further actions.
New York Oct 13 Figures from European authorities show the United States leads in coal production and consumption. For 1909 the US output is about 390,000,000 tons with the United Kingdom second at 263,000,000 and Belgium fifth at 23,000,000. The US shows the greatest percentage increase, though both the US and UK produced less than in 1907. Total world coal production for 1909 is about 950,000,000 tons.
Henry Stuart Democratic candidate for Congress in the Ninth Virginia District with Carter Glass visited Lynchburg last night en route to Pearisburg for a rally and barbecue today. Stuart called the situation very encouraging though warned against overconfidence in his campaign.
Washington October 12. Weather forecast indicates increasing cloudiness and warmer conditions for Virginia tonight and Friday. Dry to damp with no major systems expected. Coastal and inland areas may see milder temperatures and light winds.
New York and Chicago markets show strength in various sectors. General Electric leads gainers with a rise of about a point as railroad shares remained robust and wheat, corn, and oats show bullish moves amid mixed data. In Mexico City, plans for another revolution against Diaz are thwarted by the arrest of Gumave Madero, accused of trying to mobilize army officers.
Athletes from New York clubs are expected to dominate the national Amateur Athletic Union meet in New Orleans. The event runs through Saturday with significant New York participation likely to push the city to a high points total.
The article notes Yom Kippur being observed by Judiana adherents starting at sundown, with abstinence from food until sunset. It also mentions the Jewish month and dates in October, and that the Feast of Tabernacles begins five days later on Ort. 18, with its solemn observance lasting nine days.
The census bureau reports Wilmington Delaware grew from 20 978 to 25 748, a 23.7 percent rise. The October census figures show a notable urban expansion for the city with a marked population gain.
Leonard Abbott will preside at Cooper Union as part of Ferrer memorial events across the United States observing the anniversary of Francisco Ferrer. The article notes widespread commemorations with mentions of Anatole France, Curie, Clemenceau, and other cultural figures, detailing memorials in Europe and the Americas.
A chaotic note reports that GAD loans prompted the bank's closure by a corporate commission order. No funds will be returned to depositors as authorities state unclear conditions remain. The situation involves named officials and a staged action in response to financial strains.
Paris dispatch reports martial law effectively in force across France since May as the great railroad strike threatens to halt all industry. Leaders threaten no wheel will run by night and the ministry views this as political revolutionary danger more than an industrial disaster. Army on war footing as trains try to run with soldiers.
Gary West Virginia October 13 protest letter criticizes Senator Hatfield's remarks to the MeDowell Teachers Association at Welch. The writer labels Hatfield a despisable negro character on the Brown's Creek School Board and urges reform, condemning political maneuvering and urging accountability from Hatfield and Calhoun. The letter calls for the convention's stance and the county’s citizen response.
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