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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1910
Page
1
Maysville Kentucky September 15 night riders again scour tobacco growing districts leaving burning ruins and degradation. Barns and warehouses were burned at two locations last night one barn owned by George B Kenny protected by soldiers last year authorities fear a serious outbreak is imminent
Governor Charles N. Haskell condemned Colonel Roosevelt’s square deal and leadership claims in Lawton Oklahoma on September 15. He argued Roosevelt aims for monarchic rule and challenged his relations with E H Harriman and his attacks on the Supreme Court.
International and Great Northern Railroad Co and its properties will be sold at public auction in Palestine today due to federal court litigation. The line, part of the Gould System, covers 1,159 miles and is currently in the hands of a receiver.
New York on Sept 11 Loulin Stierry proprietor of a famous Fifth Avenue restaurant faces court for bringing into port merchandise without customs declaration. Dutiable items include fancy vests. He claims ignorance of duties. Several wealthy women charged with attempted embezzlement await hearings.
President Taft greeted friends and admirers on his fifty third birthday receiving congratulations from officials in Mexico. He sent birthday wishes to General Diaz, marking Diaz's eightieth anniversary, and received a reply from the Mexican president.
Beverly Mast Sept 15 President Taft announces he will draw no distinction between insurgent and regular Republicans in Federal patronage. A letter from Secretary Morton to insurgents was made public stating he withholds patronage from some lawmakers amid pending legislation, but now seeks harmony across factions following western primaries.
Chicago and Danville report a charged primary with fraud allegations dominating coverage. Cannon is expected to be renominated and reelected while a strong progressive movement gains in Chicago. Election watchers monitor proceedings as officials stand on the scene.
Thieves looted the Graham Depot office breaking the door and seizing nearly three hundred dollars in cash and valuables. Four trunks and traveling gear were opened, with goods scattered, including mail and cotton. Nothing about arrests is reported and the motive remains unclear.
Fragmentary report on Chilean naval bids for two warships with machinery from Brinett Manufacture and American continental shipbuilding ties. Mentions a recent Chilean loan and potential advantages for British interests amid disputed terms.
Denver Colorado September 15. Cuneren fin Fucker Willatinet was formally nominated to attend the first Colorado Mission convention. The gathering convened here tonight with renewed support for the Rucker candidacy and party leadership.
Chicago notes show Congressmen Graham and James replying to Republican assertions over the Ballinger matter. They accuse GOP members of hindering a timely report, claim Democrats sought a prompt, full evaluation, and defend the Minneapolis meeting as preparation for their public Ballinger report.
President Diaz celebrated his eightieth birthday amid a centennial independence pageant in Mexico City. A grand parade traced epochs of Mexican history with sections on preconquest tribes Cortes era and royal Spain, concluding with a review by Diaz in front of the national palace. Federal and foreign dignitaries attended the spectacle marking the Latin American centennial.
The New York market opened with Canadian Pacific down about 1 point while Interborough Metropolitan and big steel names fell fractionally. Steel later recovered to gains, cotton traded quietly with prices steady to down around six points, and futures listed for September through March showed modest activity.
The Pocahontas division delay eased from eight this morning to four this afternoon to permit rail workers to attend the funeral for Fayette Woolwine and G D Burton, killed in Tuesday’s wreck. Extra crews served as engineers attended, theatres closed, and Bland Street church overflowed with mourners. Pallbearers and out of town attendees listed, with Rev. Hamilton, Rev. Mathie, and Prof. Brown presiding at services.
The Trenton gathering opens to nominate a Democratic candidate for governor as the party debates whether Woodrow Wilson of Princeton should receive the gubernatorial nod. Wilson’s nomination is seen by many as likely to boost the party’s presidential chances, though some doubt a college man can win statewide. Delegates include several allied leaders amid broad support for Wilson, with opposition from some quarters over electability.
In Harrisburg on May 18 the state candidates will gather for an early morning rally to mobilize support and discuss the forthcoming campaign. The event will feature leading party figures and focus on energizing local volunteers.
Nashville dispatch reports Independent Democrats of Tennessee endorsed Captain Ben W. Hooper Republican for governor and moved to sever from regular Democrats by sending the harmony resolution to a new independent state executive committee. They pledged no cross-endorsement of safe legislative seats, signaling a potential break only at the governorship. leaders praised Hooper and denounced pardoning in political terms.
Boston delegates and many cotton industry leaders arrived in Portsmouth on Sept. 16 for the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers eighty ninth convention. The welcome address was to be given by Mayor Adams and a keynote by the association president. The event proceeds with tours and an indoor program planned at Wentworth.
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