Absent Sons of Roanoke County in National Walks and Careers
Roanoke County references highlight James L. White now in Orange New Jersey with Pike Adding Machine Co. and Thomas H. Strohecker among 132 graduates at National University Law School in Washington. Note J E Walters elected to Radford city council, Jim Wells with Metzger and Wells in Philadelphia, and local Roanoke County lads serving as superintendents and workers with the same firm.
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James L. White
Orange
New Jersey
Pike Adding Machine Company
Law School
The
National University
Warrington
D. C
Thomas Hamlin Strohecker
T. J. Strohecker
Radford
J. E. Walters
James Waters
Salem
Strasburg
G.W. MecCallahan
Strasboro High School
James H. Wells
Roanoke County
Metzger and Wells
Quaker City
Jim
Savem Boyar
Erskin L. White
Messies
John W. Wols
Ment
Lewis Callahan
Ase
Saunders Turned Down by Committee
House Elections Committee voted 6 to 3 to unseat Congressman Edward W. Saunders of Virginia and seat contestant Parsons, giving Republicans two Virginia seats. Minority report by Democratic members may contest Saunders’ entitlement on the record.
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House Committee On
Washington
Edward W. Saunders
Dem
Virginia
J. M. Parsons
Gao
Saundetson
Saunders
Parsons
Tonville
Ohio
Ilamill
New Jersey
Norby
Cooper Silica and Glass Co. stockholders meeting notice
The annual stockholders meeting of Cooper Silica and Glass Co. Inc. will be at the Salem Virginia office in Roanoke county on Monday July 18 1910 at ten oclock A M for electing a Board of Directors and other business. Henry Scholz secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper Silica and Glass Co., Inc
Salem
Roanoke County
Virginia
Henry Scholz
Marriage Licenses Issued in Roanoke County
Marriage licenses have been issued in the clerk's office during the past week to Isaac S. White and Lena May Beamer. Robert Harrison Wilmouth and Laura May Camper. Harry M. Craighead and Mattie L. Arga bright, all of Roanoke County. James L. Dowe and Ann Poindexter of Saem.
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Isaac S. Austin
Lena May Beamer
Robert Harrison Wilmouth
Laura May Camper
Harry M. Craighead
Mattie L. Argabright
Roanoke County
James L. Dowe
Ann Poindexter
Saem
Two New Stars for the Flag Signatures Mark 1910 Statehood
President Taft signed the statehood bill on Monday in the presence of Postmaster General Hitchcock and lawmakers from Arizona and New Mexico. Two pens were used, one a solid gold pen with Taft written in eagle feather and a gold date, carried to the White House in a leather case.
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Taft
Hitchcock
Beveridge
Representa
Hamilton
Senate
House
Territories
Cameron
Arizona
Andrews
New Mexico
James T. Williams, Jr
Tucson
White House
Tad
Norton Sn
Professor Denounces Taft as Weakling and Selfish
University of Chicago economist J Laurence Laughlin told Drake University graduates that Taft lacks moral courage and yields to special interests while praising Theodore Roosevelt. Laughlin did not name Taft, but implied he referred to the president, criticizing his leadership and calling him a timid, well intentioned failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Laurence Laughlin
University of Chicago
Taft
Oil College
Drake University
Theodore Roosevelt
Veterans Denied Roles at Roosevelt Reception
New York veterans of the Civil War were not represented on the Roosevelt tribute committee. Gen George B Loud, chairman of the memorial committee, said the Grand Army was ignored despite requests for inclusion and that the incident has now closed.
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New York
Roosevelt
George B. Loud
Grand Army
Congress Eyes Early Adjournment Amid Statehood Push
Washington dispatch reports Congress may adjourn by June 25 or July 2 as the Senate passes a bill admitting Arizona and New Mexico as states after their constitutions are approved. Cabinet members and officials prepare to depart post adjournment while Taft era diplomacy shifts focus to anticipated court and cabinet changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
D.C
Congress
Washington
Bil
Arizona
New Mexico
Senate
Elliston Local Happenings and Regional News
Residents report a stream of small town updates from Elliston including travels to Roanoke Charlottesville and Greensboro. A Grace M E Church picnic draws families while the Elliston baseball team faces Roanoke North Western on the local diamond. The Virginia and Tennessee Telephone line plans shift to private subscriptions with Shawnville central contact. In government news Taft era measures advance in the Senate and a major Washington building program is proposed with a multi year timetable.
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Ida Long
Roanoke
D. H. Barger
W. F. Johnson
Pulaski
Carrie Wade
Charlottesville
J. A. Flanagan
Virginia Beach
John Williams
Salem
Lottie Moore
H. S. Trout
R. N. Bennett
H. M. Riffe
Lester
W. Va
Rev. Williams
The
Colored Baptist Church
Richmond
M. C. Harper
Bristol
Harper
Bertha True
Grace Allen
Greensboro
N. Y
Charlottesville Hospital
Rosa Thornbury
John Heslop
Olaf
W. I. B. Loving
Elliston
F. Blount
Christiansburg
Pattie Oliver
Paces
W. E. Oliver
Dollie Norman
Grayson County
Nile Taylor
Grace M. E. Church of
Campbell
Roanoke N. & W
Virginia and Tennessee Telephone Company
North Fork
Virginia and Tennessee
Shawnville
E. R. Greer
Chicago Telephone Supply Co
Elkart, Ind
Senate #9
Taft
Postal Savings Bank
Appalachian Forest Reserve
Senate
Washington
Congress
Commerce and Labor
Advertising for Results in the Times Register and Sentinel
A brief note promotes placing ads in the Times Register and Sentinel to boost results. The message emphasizes advertising as a path to better outcomes.
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Times-Register and Sentinel
Republicans in a state of fear in Congress
Washington reports indicate Democrats feel confident of winning a congressional majority this fall as Republicans fracture. North Carolina may keep its GOP seats while Virginia and Maryland show signs of Democrat gains. Champ Clark is favored for speaker if the Democrats secure control. Indiana and Ohio trends point to a broad Democratic victory.
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Washington
Congress
National Capitol
House
North Carolina
Virginia
Maryland
Thiue
Siomp
Henry C. Stuart
Old Dominion
Oller Slemp
Mahone
Sumner
Garner
Texas
Cannon
Champ Clark
Northwest
Indiana
Ohio
Beveridge
Virginia Cities Get Large Appropriations
The public buildings bill passed by the House allocates funds to Virginia districts. Bedford City post office receives 520,000, South Boston site 5,000, Wytheville 60,000 plus site 5,000, Pulaski site 5,000, and Covington 50,000. Total asked 223 million, bill carries nineteen and a half million. Virginia fare appears favorable amid cuts.
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Washington
House
Bedford City
Glass
South Boston
Congress
Slemp
Wytheville
Pulaski
Flood
Covington
Virginia
Party Shadow Doubt Fails Taft Republicans Retreat for Two Years
A solid democratic delegation from that state dominates the house while other sections report similar results. Republicans led by President Taft retreat from power, blocked by the tariff law that haunts them day and night.
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House
Taft
Verdict in Ballinger Pinchot Case Remains Uncertain
The Ballinger Pinchot case verdict appears unlikely this session as the investigating committee met behind closed doors without action. Officials adjourned until next Saturday to continue discussion on the matter.
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Washington
Ballinger-Pinchot
Congress
Death on a trestle as boys race trains in Punxsutawney
Seven year old John Allyson and friend Sugars Sayers flirted with death on a Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg railroad trestle. Sugars leaped away as the engine neared but Allyson slipped and was crushed by the oncoming train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punxsutawney
John Allyson
John Sayers
Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg
Sugars
Allyson
The Colonel Goes to Work as Outlook Contributor
Theodore Roosevelt begins life anew as private citizen and Outlook contributor after Sagamore Hill rest. He sails from Oyster Bay with Secretary Meyer, reaches New York, heads to his office, and faces a surging crowd in minutes. His son’s wedding that afternoon is noted but does not delay him.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Outlook
Dolphin
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Fifth Avenue
Theodore Roosevelt Jr Marries Eleanor Alexander in Fifth Avenue Church
Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Miss Eleanor Butler Alexander wed at 4 PM in Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church. A crowd blocked the street under police protection as 42 Rough Riders in full uniform attended. The bride wore duchess satin with a three yard train and was escorted by an old cavalry officer.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Eleanor Butler Alexander
Avenue Presbyterian Church
Theodore Roosevelt
Central Park
Chas. B. Alexander
Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
Quentin
Archie
Nicholas Longworth
Rre
Henry Addison Alexander
Sneenden A. Fabhinestock
Elizabeth Bertranm
Miss Alexander
Ethel Roosevelt
Harriet
Janette Alexander
Joan W. Delano
Jessie Milington-Drake
Kermit Roosevelt
George Emilia Roosevelt
Monroe Douglas Robinson
George F. B. Roche
Hamilton Fish, Jr
Fulton Cutting
Grafton Chapman
Eliot Cutler
E. Morgan Gilbert
Henry Mr Sauers
Roosevelt Insists On Paying Customs Duties
In New York on June 21 the Roosevelt party's baggage is sent to Oyster Bay. Officials say the duty on his personal belongings was about $500, with a $1,000 check sent to cover the amount. He refused free entry benefits as special ambassador and paid the duties himself.
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New York
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Loeb
United States
Edward
Lexington approves $30,000 street and road bonds
Lexington voters approve a $30,000 bond issue for streets and roads with 169 in favor and 66 against from 237 total ballots. The charter requires a three fifths majority. the result exceeds that threshold by 28 votes. A classified ad notes a seven room flat for rent by the same office.
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Lexington
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White
Southern Cross
Salon
Rosalynd Roberts Evans
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China
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Pacific Mail
Edwards
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Gen. Edwards
New England
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Pennsylvania
McKinley
Supreme Court
Moody
Supreme Bench
Bedford City Postoffice
Dare
Theodore, JR
Young Roosevelt
New York City
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