19 Apr 1905
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1905
Page
1
Soviet forces isolated Admiral Rojestvensky at Port Arthur after a path north was mined cutting supply routes. Destruction of the fleet seemed possible, with only a miracle preventing a total loss of ships and materiel.
A Russian naval staff officer reports Admiral Rojestvensky aims to seize Formosa to establish a supply base after leaving Hong Kong. He describes the move as an aggressive step toward securing strategic island control.
In a cold weather day, the Brooklyn team beat Boston 2 to 0 while all other games were postponed. The American League saw Washington 1 over Boston 0 with the rest of yesterday's schedule postponed due to the cold.
Reports from Hong Kong Manila and Singapore indicate Admiral Togo traps Admiral Rojestvensky depriving his colliers and coal supply. Russian divisions threat from Toran Bay and Hong Kong while Kamranh Bay and Tangara Strait notices restrain Vladivostok passage as Tokyo tightens strategic pressure.
Neal Daniels, a white boy, was promptly acquitted at Wise Courthouse after a hearing for fatally stabbing Eliza Mitchell, a colored woman, at McColagn's restaurant last Sunday. The judge ruled it a clear case of self defense, marking one of the speediest acquittals on record.
New York April 18. General agents of the Equitable gathered in the Hotel Savoy lobbies this morning and spoke frankly in condemning Hyde. Several agents complained he had taken bread from their mouths.
In Ponce two meetings of sugar plantation strikers escalated into violence. Police fought striking crowds after a flag was torn. a lieutenant and two insular officers were wounded. A second rally drew about 4000 people with AFL speakers and gunfire, leading to reinforcements and arrests.
Navy yard sergeants and enlisted men with detectives raided pawn and second-hand shops in Norfolk and Portsmouth to recover naval property. Twelve wagon loads of items valued at thousands were recovered, including pea jackets sweaters caps and leggings. The navy yard says enlisted men were induced by shopkeepers to pilfer personal effects and dispose of them. Consternation follows among local shopkeepers.
Cincinnati officials receive a Washington letter seeking support to expel Thomas C. Platt from the Senate. The missive urges action over perceived conflicts with rail and other corporate interests and promotes a parcel post and money order bill agenda. An affidavit quotes Platt opposing the legislation due to his money order business.
A young shop girl's rejected suitor in Scarborough died after learning she planned to marry an eligible widower. The shock of the revelation led to illness and death before the wedding proceeded.
A silver brooch presented to a girl by President Lincoln becomes the subject of a court fight. The brooch was given to Mrs. McKenna, daughter of Captain Cobb of the U S Army, while Cobb was stationed in Baltimore during the riots. The case hinges on ownership and rightful possession.
Fortune not imaginary reports Thos Yandaw a longtime Norfolk resident claimed a California fortune. Declared lunatic five years ago and confined at the Eastern Virginia Asylum Williams Borg. Died two years ago and buried in a pauper’s grave. A Pacific coast letter to a local attorney asserts Yandaw held a stake in an estate worth over 1.5 million dollars. Wife died, no heirs.
The Bluefield Book and Stationery Co advertises Globe-Wer nickel goods featured on the sixth page. It highlights durable metal items for daily use and household tasks, signaling affordable prices and broad availability through the retailer.
The 1861 incident shows Miss S. C. J. Cobb defending her father Cobb from insults during a Baltimore clash. President Lincoln commended her with a silver Maltese cross and a $20 gold center. The McKenna family now seeks recovery of the lost brooch from the finder in a dispute.
Telegraphic updates report the Kanawha Valley Traction Company sold by a Chicag o led syndicate to Pennsylvania investors who will take over May 1. Other items note a Logan County fight after a remark about Jo nal Turner's sweetheart, Thompson wounded, Turner killed, and Vance injured. Additional items cover a Higigos luncheon in Albany, Northern Securities market moves, Barcelona garrison arrests, Gorky treason proceedings quashed, Mont Pelee activity, a fatal fire at D M Parry and Co in Indianapolis, and an American missionary attack in Shanghai.
Detroit sailors landed to help extinguish a fire at the fort when Dominican troops fired at them mistaking an attack. The American party leader explained their intent, averting a possible clash as the native officer questioned whether Americans allowed entry after dark.
Portsmouth Va April 18 Hop Bland resigns from the race for Lieutenant-Governor announcing his withdrawal in a press communique. He has served in the house of delegates for several terms.
In Wheeling West Virginia on April 18 a confrontation erupts between sixty five Whitaker Mill strike breakers and seventy five strikers with a riot call issued as tensions flare.
West Palm Beach reports Joseph Jefferson in critical condition with slim survival odds. Dr Noble notes the actor is aging and near death though buoyed by occasional stability in the bulletin.
The notice announces the opening of a soda fountain on Wednesday April 19 at the Elke Building in the Bine field area. Book and Stationery Co. invites friends and patrons to call for details.
Notice states the partnership between W. J. Andrews and F. A. Feuchberger doing business as West Virginia Baking Company is dissolved. All debts owe to the firm should be paid to W. J. Andrews. Dated April 16, 1905.
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