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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1905
Page
4
Entered at the Post Office at Bluefeld West Virginia as second class matter. The notice indicates advertising rates are available upon request and must follow postal matter rules.
A brief notice lists cash in advance rates for various terms including daily, weekly, and longer periods. The figures show 1.00 for three months, 2.00 for six months, 4.00 for one year, and 0.10 for one week.
A massive Vienna demonstration by around two to three thousand workers petitioned the premier and parliament for universal and equal suffrage. Emperor and lawmakers watched from windows as a silent, hourlong march underscored demands. The piece links this to European revolts and the spirit of 1776, noting Austria's weighted voting system favoring landholders.
The article credits Mayor Tom Johnson with a prolonged campaign supporting a three cent car fare, noting a circuit court overruled and solidified his position. It highlights his persistence through polls, councils, and courts, and expects a favorable ruling on remaining technical issues.
A Washington Post note claims Frank H Tyree of Huntington W Va will be appointed United States marshal for the southern district of West Virginia. Tyree, longtime secret service and presidential guard, would replace J K Terompeson who retires mid December.
A advancing storm with snows and a cold wave arrived yesterday predicting a December shift from November’s mild conditions. Forecasters warn of cooler, unsettled weather with possible snow and discomfort, though predictions remain conservative.
Report notes improvements proceed more smoothly than expected thanks to favorable weather, with gratitude expressed for the smoother due process and the absence of impediments to work.
John M. Anderson trustee will sell December 2 1906 at 8 p.m. in front of his law office Bluefield WV at public auction to satisfy a note held by D G Lilly. Sale includes a one gray mare Mollie a bay mare Pete three two horse wagons harnesses saddles tools and all meat market fixtures plus a large tract of land known as the Slaughter House tract and other parcels tied to Evans Moore. Cash in hand. Title secured by a deed of trust dated September 2 1904 recorded in Mercer county WV.
A fragment lists titles and authors including Yolanda by Charles Major When You Were a Boy by Edwin L Sabin Heart's Desire by Amerson Hough The Conquest of Canaan by Booth Tarkington A House of a Thousand Candles by Meredith Nich. The text appears as a partial catalog of literary works.
Notice from Warden E Haddox states Eugene Campbell, inmate at the West Virginia penitentiary, will apply after May 5, 1906 to the Board of Directors for a recommendation to the Governor for parole.
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