Difference in Views Develops Between Opposing Sides
The article notes growing divergence in opinions as debates proceed. Opposing viewpoints emerge on key issues while other related articles are still under discussion.
16 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1905
Page
1
The article notes growing divergence in opinions as debates proceed. Opposing viewpoints emerge on key issues while other related articles are still under discussion.
The peace conference in Portsmouth reports progress with Article 4 agreed and Article 5 under discussion. Russia and Japan continued talks on Sakhalin while narrowing gaps, signaling cautious optimism for a treaty as rain and delays aside.
St. Petersburg reports that officials deny Russia is pressured to seek peace at Portsmouth. A P.P. correspondent says Russia might agree to cede the southern Sakhalin as a peace term.
Havana August 15 The Cuban political scene grows more critical daily with conservatives warning of imminent trouble. Spanish merchants in particular fear instability and expect U S involvement if disorders begin. Jose Miguel Gomez, opposition candidate, rejected Supreme Court mandates signaling grave distrust. Moderate expectations clash with fears Gomez may take up arms if defeated.
New Orleans reports a drop in yellow fever cases with 105 cases on Saturday previously feared to be the peak. The latest official count shows 28 cases and 6 deaths in the last twenty four hours as investigations tighten and malaria misdiagnoses decline.
Brooklyn residents report a trolley collision this morning injuring thirty passengers, with several in serious condition. The accident occurred in Brooklyn on a city line and authorities began rescue and investigation efforts.
Boston August 5 General Miles will run for governor a decision reached by Democratic leaders amid speculation about his candidacy and party strategy.
Statistics from the Bureau of Statistics show exports of manufactures in the fiscal year just ended at 43,620,297 dollars. The article notes the total exports of commodities and the notable rise in locomotives sent to Japan, with 151 engines in 1905 compared to 74 the prior year, and substantial oil exports remaining near 71.9 million gallons in 1905.
The Unaka Corporation led by president George L Carter will establish a town at Kingsport in western Virginia. The company has taken over farming lands worth about 100000 and options totaling around 500000 as it prepares for the South and Western railway extension from the Virginia coal fields to the South Atlantic coast. The proposed town sits on the Holston River and a central railway route, with water power a key advantage.
Logan county sees rapid growth centered on Logan Court House as the Govan Valley Railroad enhances coal and timber resources. Consolidated Coal Land and Lumber Company of Logan received state charter with $800 000 capital to start mining and manufacturing in Champeville district. Promoters include J Cary Alderson of Bank of Logan and local businessmen G W Tooley Naaman Jackson Granville Peace and Jacob L Hansman of Cleveland.
Daniel Flickinger Wilberforce, once educated for missions by the United Brethren Church, reportedly joined the Parrowe in West Africa and became their chief devil worshiper. Dr D K Flickinger who christened him decades earlier learned of his death and withdrawal from church membership. He left two sons and two daughters in Ohio and Ohio institutions with Dr Flickinger alive at eighty.
G W Whitwrte, who ran the Black Bear Saloon 60, has been granted a license after a long delay. George will reopen in a few days at 14 Bluefield Avenue and welcomes old friends and customers to the same glad stand.
National League Philadelphia defeated Pittsburg 8 to 1 before rain halted play in the fifth inning. American League Detroit won 6 to 4 over New York in the first game. second game postponed by rain. St Louis 0, Philadelphia 2 ended after five innings due to rain. Cleveland routed Washington 7 to 0. Chicago Boston double header postponed for rain.
The Erle miners finished a two day convention in Scranton with no statement issued. They remain amiable and expect fair treatment on docking by bosses and labor equalization, with no trouble anticipated.
Sixteen passengers from the steamer Concho, arriving from Galveston and Key West, were sent to Hoffman's Island for observation. Twelve of the travelers exhibited elevated temperatures, indicating possible illness.
The wife of Sam Williams colored, died Monday night at her home in the extreme West End. She had worked in Bluefield and returned home where a neighbor colored woman summoned her. She could not speak and died shortly after. Local talk of possible poisoning arose but those questioned did not appear and no investigation occurred.
From Portamouth August 15 Isaac Seligman of Seliman Bris reports failing to meet a payment after a conference with M Witte. Witte seeks another conference and may work with Kuhn Loeb & Co to raise funds for Russia via Jewish bankers. The aim is to ease czarist burdens, win favor of leading Jews, and secure money to end the war.
In Indianapolis on August 15 a quiet movement seeks Hugh H Hanna as successor to Secretary Shaw in the treasury department. Indiana Republicans and financial leaders discuss his candidacy after his Washington trip, noting personal ties to the president and assurances of broad support from national financiers and politicians.
York Pa Aug 15 a representative of the McCall's Ferry Power Company filed in the county recorder's office a mortgage for 10 million dollars to secure bonds for the construction of an electric power plant on the Susquehanna river. The mortgage covers real estate in York and Lancaster counties Pa and Cecil and Hartford counties Md and stock in several corporations. Keickerbocker Trust Company of New York City is named trustee.
A large independent oil company with Pennsylvania capital is chartered to operate for oil and gas and to build refineries and pipelines in West Virginia Pennsylvania and Ohio. The company, Mare Oil and Gal Company of Pittsburgh, is capitalized at 100000 dollars. Sealed bids for an 8 story brick office building are invited until August 26 1905 at noon at 17 McCulloch Avenue.
Bristol Tenn August 15 Immed after being acquitted of an embezzlement charge a Bristol man sued the real estate firm of Tuug and White for eighty thousand dollars claiming damages related to the entrapment of a girl by the firm.
Newport August 6 The gunboats Padova and her winter ship Dubuque are at the station for official trials. They completed a regular four mile test with both vessels showing readiness for service.
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