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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
1
Colgate crushed Brown University 28 to 0 at Andrens Field in a rain soaked game. Brown failed to threaten as Colgate’s Sackfield dominated and Brown’s backfield could not capitalize in the downpour.
Washington dispatch notes a million dollars in patronage riding on whether Democrats or Republicans control the next House. If Republicans organize, many Democratic officeholders now on federal payrolls face removal. patronage includes jobs and earnings tied to a biennial cycle.
The article notes an anxious mood among current House staff and Republicans seeking to lead the chamber. With organization of a new House expected in 197, counts and potential deaths could shift control. Officials named include the secretary to the speaker and other top clerical staff, highlighting a highly divided chamber.
Phoenix report says mechanic Brennan of Amarillo Texas died when his car crashed through a fence during a 100 mile race at the state fair grounds. He rode with R. B. Armstrong and the accident occurred this afternoon, instantly ending the run.
Indianapolis November 30 The United Mine Workers committee studying old age pensions for members will recommend $20 a month for miners fifty five years old or more after 1923 The report also advises against homes operated by the International Typographical Union Printing Pressmens and Assistants Union and other organizations It argues pensions should let aged members remain with their families rather than live in institutions
Field Headquarters of the Punitive Expedition reports Thanksgiving celebrations at least five camps in Mexico. A turkey supply totaling twelve truckloads plus assorted game fed every man three quarters of a pound. Deer and wild turkeys were distributed by Mormon hunters to units. Activities included a morning polo match and an afternoon football game between the eleventh and thirteenth cavalry.
Paris reported a Macedonian front update noting no major developments yesterday due to rain and fog. Allied aviators dropped bombs on Prilep, a Serbian town about twenty five miles northeast of Monastir.
New York November 30 The National Housewives League will organize thrift clubs to reduce the cost of living. Mrs Julien Heath president says a campaign to aid consumers will start tomorrow. The plan aims to help housewives cut expenses by prudent home management and keeping prices near normal.
United States Navy proclaims military government in Santo Domingo with eighteen hundred Marines to supervise native officials and collect customs revenues until January elections. Captain Knapp leads the force, pledging no civil rights infringements while Dominican courts handle civil law.
On the northern Roumanian frontier the Russians press an offensive with no major gains but small advantages amid heavy losses. Western Roumania defenses retreat toward Bucharest. Austro German forces take Campulung and open the Torzburg pass, capturing over 1,200 Romanian soldiers.
The forecast calls for moderate temperatures Friday and Saturday across Virginia and West Virginia with no major storms expected.
Washington reports the director of the mint urges a law to mint a two and a half cent coin from copper and nickel. The request follows the annual mint report made public today.
Berlin reports newspapers discuss Germany s coal supply as mines power rail transport abroad and boost industrial output. Authorities consider restricting coal use for leisure, closing saloons early and limiting street advertising while theatres remain open.
Nashville Tennessee November report says President Peyton of the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Railway asked the federal board of mediation and conciliation to intervene in a conflict with employees. Brotherhood members voted heavily for a strike, but leaders did not join the mediation request.
New York reports high turkey prices causing substitutions to chicken ducks geese corned beef pork vegetables or pie in many houses and some public institutions. Despite shortages, a broader drive to provide meals for the poor continues with Salvation Army dinners and donations to Red Cross and relief groups across churches and communities.
From Juarez and El Paso reports Villa forces seized Santa Rosa hill early Monday, giving Villa control of the city as Carranza forces withdrew after four days of heavy fighting. About 10,000 Carranza troops escaped in two divisions, while Ozona withdrew to Sauz due to ammunition shortages.
Memorial services for the late Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria were held today under the Austrian consulate at St. Mary's Cathedral. A solemn requiem mass was celebrated.
Philadelphia November 30 The Pennsylvania Railway Company issued a statement about October earnings, released publicly tonight.
The document notes a $295 060 drop in operating income from the prior year month. Overall lines cost revenue reached $25 806 479 up $1 949 868, while operating expenses rose to $19 466 531, up $2 196 488. West lines show revenue of $13 885 224 up $1 170 061 and expenses of $9 699 739 up $1 277 402.
In Athens on November 30 King Constantine as commander in chief convened a council of officers from the Athenian regiments at the first army corps HQ. Premier Lambros says the situation remains unchanged and a verbal note to Vice Admiral Du Fournet is expected regarding arms and munitions. Mexico’s Interior Minister Quits. Jesus Acuna resigns to General Carranza with no reason given.
The Morning Post says New York bankers will be frustrated by the federal reserve board caution on liquid assets in foreign treasury notes. It argues the board is new to its duties and cannot grasp the position, suggesting American authority aims to restrict business activity. Credits and cash payments must mix for global trade to continue.
New York officials allege an interstate cold storage trust of 73 warehouses across New York New Jersey and Connecticut maneuvers eggs and other goods to extend storage beyond state limits. Commissioner Hartigan says a federal law could curb the practice and lower living costs.
The diet squad in Chicago spent forty cents a day on meals including roast chicken and similar foods. They report a net weight gain of twenty pounds in nine days despite a two and a half pound drop by lead tester Dr. A J Stokes amid Thanksgiving turkey disappointment. A Reuters dispatch from Madras notes nearly 300 deaths from a cyclone in Pondicherry, India.
The report notes von Mackensen near Bucharest with Tro mana taken and progress toward the capital. Velkhayn and Romanian forces fall back toward Clavatziotaru and Campulung as Central Powers push through Vorzbure Pass. Russian actions around Kirlibaba slow but costly for gains. British attack near Ypres repulsed per Berlin. Monastir region French and British losses denied. Turkish repulses near Zlota LipA in Galicia. Germany’s man power bill proposed as civilians ordered to war service.
In a Reichstag address Chancellor von Hethmann Hollweg presents a man power bill and asserts Germany’s readiness to end the war with a peace protecting the nation. He notes enemies celebrated summer as victory but German lines stay unbroken and Roumania must atone for its actions.
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