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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1908
Page
1
Chicago voters edge toward a crowded aldermanic race with five tickets and 175 candidates for 35 seats. Reformers push for cleaner councilmen while Republicans Democrats and minor parties outline platforms including saloon closing and municipal utilities.
Washington April 6 Democrats in the house allowed orderly business. On suspension day the Sterling employers liability bill passed with a single dissent from Mr Littlefield Maine. A naval station at Pearl Harbor Hawaii also passed with one vote against by Mr Sherwood Ohio. House recessed at 5 15 p m until 11 30 tomorrow morning.
New York April 6 The New York conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church debated and adopted a resolution to eliminate paragraph 248 of church discipline which advised against dancing card playing theatre going and similar conduct. Only seven delegates opposed the measure.
South Dakota Republicans split into insurgents and stalwarts as they prepare to elect eight delegates to the national convention in Chicago. Both sides back Taft for president, with control of the state gathering seen as a prelude to June senate and state races. The insurgents claim a delegate majority, while stalwarts aim to influence proceedings and June primaries.
Secretary Taft, speaking at a McKinley Club banquet in Omaha, challenged Bryan's consistency on Philippine policy. He argued Bryan helped secure the Treaty of Paris that placed the Philippines under U.S. control and now criticizes U.S. efforts to teach Filipinos self government.
Washington April 6 The army bill with a maximum 100 million appropriation passed the Senate largely as reported by the Military Affairs Committee. An adopted amendment provides 20000 for waterworks at Fort William Henry Harrison Montana. The bill raises pay for officers and enlisted men. A Foraker resolution directs the secretary of war to furnish records of former 25th Infantry soldiers discharged for Brownsville reenlistment. Senate adjourned at 125.
In Salt Lake City on April 6 the defendants filed general denials to the United States suit seeking dissolution of the Harriman railroad system as a monopoly in restraint of trade.
Six class TM engines were fired up and six more added at the local railroad offices. Four of the new engines will handle extra work while two replace units out of commission after an accident near Switchback. The week ahead looks bright with business rising despite controlled expenses and a potential coal strike benefiting Bluefield and the local coal field.
Chief Mine Inspector James W. Paul announced the mining department will appeal to the Supreme Court to reverse Judge I C Herndon's ruling that a state section prohibiting steam locomotives in mines is unconstitutional. If reversed, twelve mines in the coal field must end steam locomotives. otherwise operators gain.
Judge J Frank Maynard addressed the grand jury led by foreman George P Hylton as Luther Smith is sought on a State v Smith charge after a 1904 robbery. The grand jury remains in session with over two hundred witnesses to be examined and liquor licenses were granted to several applicants as county court reelects S M Smith president for the year.
The Blue Stone Traction Company won a city franchise to operate cars on South Bland, Bland, South, North, and Jefferson streets. The deal includes a $5,000 city payment and street paving obligations, with a 25 year term. An amendment to extend the line to the east end bridge failed 4 to 3 amid shifts in chairmanship and votes.
A flavorful dessert described as simply delightful with Blue Ribbon Vanilla. The text praises its arama and delicary of flavor, claiming it is unsurpassed in taste.
Promoters advertise a three day opening sale offering ten percent off all trimmed hats for Tuesday through Thursday. No hats can be reproduced at the discount and the notice is dated 4 4 51.
Mercer County Bar Association met in Princeton chaired by Judge Joseph M Sanders and adopted a resolution endorsing Judge Harold A Ritz for nomination to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. The action follows recent bar conventions and is likely to gain Mingo and McDowell County bar support alongside Republican backing. the Daily Telegraph will publish the full resolutions.
The George Lumber Company plans a brick three story warehouse on Bluefield avenue with 80 to 100 feet frontage and extension to the railroad right of way. The $20,000 structure will store their high grade lumber and serve as a warehouse.
Washington April 6 Samuel Gompers AFL president says organized labor would endure the Sherman anti trust law as applied by the Supreme Court in the Betters case rather than submit to registration under the amendatory Hepburn bill. Civic Federation speakers included Seth Low and J W Jenks with further hearings postponed to April 16 before a House judiciary sub committee.
In Lisbon last evening soldiers fired on voters, killing five and wounding fifty as rioting erupted after elections. Soldiers mistook infantrymen for mob members, three soldiers were seriously wounded, crowds faced showers of stones, and cavalry chased panicked civilians through streets near Pedro Square and St Dominique church.
Denver April 6 William J Bryan closed a day of activity addressing 50 banqueters at the Jabel Temple Hall in a Bryan Democratic clubs of Colorado event. Waiters struck over a dispute with the caterer. speechmaking proceeded without the meal. Bryan condemned trusts and urged tariff reform, noting Taft and Fairbanks shifts and anticipating Knox and Hughes bids.
Rome April 6 The Duke of the Abruzzi, who arrived yesterday, will have another talk with King Victor Manuel about marrying Miss Katherine Elkins. It is not believed the king’s consent will be withheld.
Fort Kentuck city April 6 Justice Stout told the grand jury to probe alleged bribery involving certain legislators in the late senatorial race. The judge directed the panel to sift the matter to the petty court for further action.
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