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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1909
Page
1
Returns from the Virginia primary canvassed by the state committee show a larger vote total than previously expected. The official recount confirms higher turnout and updates earlier partial tallies.
In Richmond Virginia on September 1 Governor candidate Mann and others attended a Democratic committee meeting to canvass the August primary results. Official returns show the total state vote much larger than anticipated at 3484, with a five member subcommittee tabulating figures and a machine count confirming results for governor attorney general and other offices.
Thomas L. Lewis, president of the United Alien Worlds of America, announced a settlement of the conflict between oval miners and operators over a new explosive. The State Department was involved, with operators agreeing to adopt the explosive on terms set by officials.
A group associated with the Watch Tower movement held a meeting at Tabernacle led by George Benton of Ebenheri. About forty men attended as they studied scripture about the millennium and the coming of a new order, with focus on the dire signs and the appointed time.
George Tafel, president of the Rockefeller Bible class, married Miss Taitita Smith Taylor today at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church in New York. A longtime friend of John D. Rockefeller Jr., Tafel has lived near the Rockefellers country home in Potantimo Mills for years. He organized the Bible study group, later known as the Rockefeller Bible class, and served as its leader before being elected president last May as Rev. W. S. Richardson led the area.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a freight rate dispute or competition affecting shipping from Philadelphia and Baltimore to a harbor, with references to inked frames, a Penniner Hante, and a prize essay by BLA Potion Company. The text is garbled and partially unreadable.
Notice urges readers to report missed delivery promptly if not receiving the paper regularly. Encourages calling Leader Prize No. 503 and stresses cooperation for prompt service.
Philadelphia Sept 1 Gearse Postion at Boellehan employed in the United States navy trea Vantin avellog fearews thane and tiles and wunding twelve hundred Molura to obtain the first taluradizston gapers.
Detroit corruption in the text shows signs of law changes and enforcement on midnight drift. Territorial rules say that public marks to Michigan were torn and free tuning places were cloned after midnight in high altitude with new law. The draft law forces Detroit to alter plan but common law excludes the tine to mitten.
In Lexingtod Kentucky Supt betteaeh Harel faces a murder probe into the death of his father dodee Wares. Authorities say the suspect is attempting to delay the inquiry and attract attention as the case unfolds. The timeline remains uncertain with limited readable details.
A report from Washington notes postal authorities act to curb the distribution of dangerous items through the mail. Officials warn that tubes, swabs, vaccines and related dangerous substances may be shipped to harm health. Prosecutions and penalties outlined, with emphasis on federal law and enforcement nationwide.
John T. McGraw of Grafton advocated converting a narrow gauge line to standard gauge to unlock freight traffic. Col Methin and Wallder backed the Webster county proposal, while Henry G Days and Stephen B Ike led a counter effort in Hay county. Opposition from Gol, McGraw pressed for an extension to Ten Mile, aiming to spur regional market access and rail capacity.
A fragment describes a dispute over wages in New York, mentioning a building owner Lodhy, a salon run by Hand Gammie, and an eviction connected to a four‑year period. Names are garbled. context implies a wage or eviction dispute in a premises setting.
PLAN A LONG RAILWAY LINE including a proposed route with key figures Mow Varh and Frit le Admertowy Ard Merit and a prospective Bouthern connection. The document mentions Van Aderhad liner and unit wet with a close of the Bouthern.
A garbled manifesto printed in a late era publication discusses political reforms, youth vote, and civic engagement. It references Pamly and Piel, denounces propaganda, and urges collective action while reflecting on integrity, age, and responsibility in voting.
Assemblyman C F Murphy backed a measure shifting juvenile policy in West Virginia. New sections to the Penal Code impose strict penalties for theft of vehicles and evading owners. The law also shifts underage offenders to juvenile institutions, aiming to reintegrate youths through reformatories and community care, with broader citywide real estate values cited.
Fragmentary notes describe fears a revolt would resign amid political tension. Dated references hint at unnamed figures and places, with muted chatter about leadership and upheaval.
A fragmentary note outlines a chaotic tale from New York and surrounding towns involving actors and marriages. Named figures include Helen, Kathy, and Crafton amid a swirl of court filings, potential separations, and press attention suggesting a high profile divorce case with party and venue references across Dayton and New York.
The assessor named here outlines the ad valorem valuation of personal and real estate for Kanawha and neighboring counties. He notes real estate value rose by about 88 million, personal property by around 18.6 million, with overall annual increases near six percent and a 12 point rise over 1908.
A fall vestry meeting is announced for Thursday at 4 PM. All members are urged to attend and participate in planning the new season and the upcoming monthly vestry events.
Fragmentary text from a historical newspaper page shows garbled phrases about whiskey and cigarettes, with indecipherable names and terms. Reading suggests a short, unclear note or snippet rather than a full story or report.
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