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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1910
Page
1
A compact reminiscence notes Mark Twain era figures Col Mulberry Sellers as a mutual kinsman and hints at the mix of melancholy and humor in the humorist. It frames grief tempered by philosophy and recalls a bygone literary circle with a reflective tone.
Henry Watterson recounts his blood relation to Mark Twain as a marriage link and discusses Twain's character genius and shared struggles. He notes Twain's friendship with Watterson, his creative works including The Golden Age, and Twain’s relationship with Edwin Booth and Raymond. The tribute lauds Twain's integrity, humor, and impact, comparing him to Lincoln in literature.
William H. Crowe formerly of Vermont and recent attendant at the Rhode Island asylum for the insane in Cranston faced a preliminary hearing today on a charge connected to the Cranston institution. The proceedings occurred in Providence with details not fully disclosed.
Manslaughter charge linked to the death of Romeo Charbonneau, an asylum inmate, alleged to have resulted from violence used by Crowe during restraint. The incident occurred while Charbonneau was confined at the facility.
The Interstate Commerce Commission virtually concluded testimony on the astern trunk line freight rate increase. Shippers and industry witnesses argued the rise would distort competition and harm Western markets east of the Mississippi. Evidence ends tomorrow as counsel prepare final arguments.
Mexico City November 30. General Diaz will take the oath of office for the eighth time tomorrow. The inauguration will be simple and dignified due to recent disturbances. Only the diplomatic corps and a few distinguished persons will attend. After Diaz is sworn in, Ramon Corral will be sworn in as vice president.
Conflicting wires from Chihuahua report a November 20 fight near Pedernales, fifty miles west, with about 200 federals and 200 Maderists. Both sides claim victory and many are reported killed on both sides.
Roanoke Virginia November 30 Pomp Scott confessed murderer of Marcus M Spence was sentenced today to eighteen years in the state penitentiary by Judge Waller Staples of the corporation court. After the verdict he was moved by automobile to Bonsack and placed on a train to Lynchburg Jail.
Torreon officials announce the inauguration of President Diaz will be held at the municipal palace tomorrow amid heightened vigilance to prevent disturbances. In New York James J Gallagher is arraigned in Jersey City on an attempted murder charge for shooting Mayor Gaynor. he pleads not guilty and is remanded to a cell.
A Guatemalan special reports a dynamite bomb found beneath the Institute of Colone, a Methodist school run by American women with native Purits, amid recent anti American rioting at the site.
John J. Pinkerton of counsel at the Pennsylvania Railway died today at age seventy six. His son married a relative of the late President Arthur.
An article announces Mloo Taet making her social debut today as a prominent American girl, noting her extensive world travels and asking if another young woman her age in the country has matched such experience.
Tomorrow Mrs. Taft hosts a large White House tea to debut eighteen year old Helen Taft as the season’s most talked about debutante. She is praised for beauty poise and travel experience with close ties to prominent families including the German ambassador’s daughter Countess Alexandra von Bernstorff and Jessie Kro stad.
Baltimore leaders from three branches of the Methodist Church and the Water Methodist Protestant body meet to discuss a possible merger. Officials say growing momentum could lead to a real reunion in the near future. Ottawa lifts immigrant funds rule. now men with assured Canadian work must show 50 dollar cash when entering Canada, up from 25.
Delegates from Illinois humane organizations, led by the Illinois Humane Society, assembled in Cairo for the third annual convention of the state group on November 30.
West Virginia will have fair weather Thursday and Friday with continued cold conditions. Virginia also forecasts fair days with continued cold and brisk northwest winds through Friday.
Judge Elbert H Gray announced that from January 1 1911 United States Steel will pay three classes of old age pensions to long serving employees. Pensions funded by the parent company and Carnegie Joint fund with caps up to 1200 dollars yearly, plus a 12 dollar monthly minimum. A separate 1910 relief plan remains for injured or killed workers. Also report that steel prices will stay steady after a meeting of leading producers including J P Morgan and W E Covey and E H Gary of United States Steel.
Washington November 30. Senator Scott, threatened with a complete breakdown from overwork in the cat patron, has been ordered to bed by physicians who say he will be out in a few days if he rests and treats an ulcer of the stomach. Friends expect him to be out in about ten days, while he says he will be in the senate at its opening session next Monday.
In Wheeling West Virginia on November 30 authorities report the danger from arsenic poisoning involving packer John O Schenk has subsided. It is believed his wife will not face a more serious charge than attempted poisoning and Mrs Schenk remains jailed with bondsmen unavailable.
Report says if Ethel Leneve Crippen’s former companion is on the steamer Jessica anchored off quarantine she hides her identity better than on the Montrose voyage and no passenger lists or officers recognized her aboard the ship.
In Atlanta on November 30 M. L. Brennan pawned his coffin after buying it as a bargain. Unable to raise money elsewhere he had the coffin taken to a pawn shop to obtain cash.
In London the Duke of Chester underwent an operation tonight for Appendicitis. His condition is described as serious. The report mentions Miss Melon Zimmer of Cincinnati as connected to the marriage news of the Duke of Man.
Cambridge Mass November 30 Two defense wins in the trial of Hattie Leblanc as the defense aims to prove Mrs Lillian M Glover had motive opportunity and inclination to kill her husband Judge Bond allows Dr N W Couzens testimony about the dying declaration and Peters inquiry into husband implicating Mrs Glover Local coverage notes the defense strategy and courtroom developments.
A court appointed commission in Kingston held its first hearing into the sanity of Ewing Watterson, son of Col Henry Watterson. The panel will likely decide if he will be prosecuted for shooting Michael J. Martin, a Saugerties saloonkeeper, last August.
admirers gathered at Horticultural Hall for the fifth annual French Bulldog Club of New England show. The event drew a high number of entries and eclipsed previous years in quality and quantity despite uncertainties about individual dogs.
Picayune dispatch from Rio Janeiro notes rising unrest among army and navy officers in New Orleans and abroad. Reports say several regiments are unsettled and some destroyers have experienced poisoning in drinking water aboard ships.
One of the northwest's largest apple shows opens in Portland under the Oregon Horticultural Society. The event runs through Saturday with nearly 3000 dollars in prizes plus several handsome trophies to be awarded.
In Galveston Texas the Texas Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South convened for its seventy first session with a large attendance of clergy and laymen. Officials expect the business to fill much of the week.
London reports the death of Jem Mace, famed prize fighter and once valued at a million dollars, who died today at age seventy five. Once a top boxing star, he had relied on friends in recent years.
Major Willie A Mercer of the 11th Cavalry was placed on the retired list on his own application after more than thirty years of service. Mercer, originally from Connecticut, entered the army in 1880.
In Missouri on November 30 a will for Moses C Wetmore is recorded with associated heirs and executors listed. The document notes involvement of national committee connections and names other parties including Thompean, with unspecified details and filing status.
The deceased lived at home for years and left an annuity of 5400 dollars annually. He also made small gifts to W. J. Bryan and Senator W. J. Stone. The total estate value is not specified but is expected to reach about one million dollars.
Louisville reports governors denounce the new nationalism in conservation of natural resources. Mississippi Governor Noel and Montana Governor Norris are cited, with Norris accusing the theory of originating in the east where resources were wasted. The conference adjourned amid Kentucky hospitality. next meeting set for September 1911 at Spring Lake, New Jersey.
A New York Carnegie Hall memorial for Mark Twain drew leading figures like William Dean Howells, Uncle Joe Cannon, and Champ Clark. Henry Vandyk, Henry Watterson, Booth Tarkington, J. Pierpont Morgan and others attended, with the Academy of Arts and Letters cohosting.
Memphis Tenn November 30 Jack Thomas a negro of Blytheville Ark turned bandit on the westbound St Louis and San Francisco fast train terrorizing and robbing passengers in frontier style and was shot to death by A B Walton railroad switchman near Memphis The sheriff reported the robber fired and the shot struck him above the heart ending the holdup
Kansas City reports Samuel F. Perkins, a nationally known balloonist, fell 125 feet when four kites failed in a 60 mile gale. Saved by the parachute effect of a smaller kite, he had risen 150 feet earlier before the big kite collapsed. He landed within 25 feet of the ground and escaped serious injury.
Columbus saloon keeper George J. Macklin awarded 1500 dollars from Chief Carter and six officers for raid damage. He sought 10000 dollars. Acquitted recently on faloon screen ordinance. Chicago reports three new assaults on women by black suspects prompting patrols on Fifty sixth street and Monroe avenue. ten suspects arrested. Madeline Robard hospitalized in serious condition.
Prominent women gathered in Georgetown on November 30 for the South Carolina division of the Daughters of the Confederacy as the annual convention opened. Sessions run through Friday with meetings and programs planned.
Washington reports Minnesota population at 2 575 708 from the thirteenth census. Figures mention area totals and notes on the era around 1900 with reference to various data points. The text indicates an overall increase of 16 174 in the cited period.
A man claims he reached a pole but offers little proof and leaves readers to decide. His account is marked by hunger and privation, described as severe enough to unbalance any mind.
Dr Frederick A Cook, long in exile, says in Hampton’s Magazine he does not know if he reached the North Pole. He plans December 22 return to the United States with his wife and children, and reflects on the immense scrutiny and accusations he faced during two and a half Arctic years. Peary declined to comment on Cook’s confession.
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