04 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1907
Page
1
An informal meeting is planned for Thursday night as the city council reviews ordinances and discusses widening Roanoke street. Health board appeals for action, with Herman Staber to investigate the water supply and report to the Board of Health.
Advertisement seeks twenty five experienced salesmen and saleswomen to work on trade during a sale at Bank and Masil in Kimball and Welch West Virginia. Apply to H Bank Kimball West Virginia.
The Modern Pressing Company announces it has taken the agency for the Virginia Steam Laundry of Lynchburg Virginia and offers guaranteed service with no charges if not satisfactory. They promise regular calls, prompt service, and invite customers to call 228 to arrange for a visit.
The jury found Mrs Annie M Bradley not guilty of murdering former Senator Brown of Utah. The verdict came at 10 08 am and caused surprise demonstrations as she was discharged and left the courthouse to an ovation. She plans to depart soon for Goldfield Nevada after the case once held a near 11 to 1 split toward punishment.
Richmond Va December 13 The Pullman car on the Jersey City to Richmond line of the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac railway was robbed of $10000 worth of jewelry from a bag carried by Madame Friburg of Paris. The burglary was discovered as the train passed between Fredericksburg and Richmond. Police suspect a New York crook who may have followed the couple from New York and then fled.
In New York on December 3 a bomb exploded directly in front of a five story tenement on East 14th Street. Several hundred residents were frightened. no injuries were reported though the large show window was blown out and tenants were jolted from bed during a meeting of the Italian Benevolent Organization on the ground floor.
Report from the steamer Anselm says an alleged bomb attack on President Cabrera of Guatemala occurred two weeks earlier as his carriage was targeted. The blast killed the coachman and wrecked the conveyance, but Cabrera was not seriously hurt.
In Bristol Virginia, five boarders aged working girls planned a group suicide with bichloride of mercury. Miss Carrie Nelson remains in precarious condition while Misses Minnie Carroll Olga Carrothers Kate Douglass and Lucy Jackson survived thanks to doctors. Police found documents indicating a death by own action club.
Secretary Taft and party arrived in St Petersburg greeted by officers and officials. He declined to discuss the presidential situation, reiterating his readiness to accept the nomination if offered and stating his attitude remains unchanged.
Ambassador Aoki has been summoned to explain in detail the current Japanese immigrant question in the United States. He is expected to return to Washington after presenting the government’s position.
A winter forecast shows snow expected on Wednesday in West Virginia followed by fair conditions on Thursday. The brief notes no specific cities or temperatures are provided.
News briefs record a Dayton Ohio building fire killing one and injuring others, a Dayton Xenia trolley crash injuring over twenty, a Democratic tariff caucus planned in Congress, a Pelzer South Carolina safe burglary, a Providence Rhode Island murder suicide, a Senate finance session, and drownings on the Altamaha River near Mount Pleasant Georgia with four railroad men dead.
A federal judge ordered all interested to appear in Norfolk to hear the Curran Printing Company request for a receiver for the Jamestown Exposition Company. The suit seeks relief for itself and other creditors, with proposed settlement terms including fifty percent of claims paid in first mortgage bonds. President Tucker noted a receiver may be appointed but could still allow operation or leasing of the exposition next summer.
Georgetown Ky December 3 Frank Cecil the principal witness in the Powers trial who absented himself before Thanksgiving and returned yesterday left again has not returned Robert Noaks former militia captain in 1900 remained on the stand at adjournment The defense read a statement claimed four years ago by Noaks denying the direct testimony The day will include a special train visit to the Goebel murder scene and Norris cross examination resumes tomorrow afternoon.
The National Trotting Association review began in New York with minor docket items. George Leo F. Drake of Huntington West Virginia and Jesse Henry of Ironton Ohio, and the mare Lillian B were expelled for racing out of class and under an alias.
President Roosevelt’s annual message to Congress calls for federal licensing of railroads and a national incorporation act. He argues for the Interstate Commerce Commission to review future security issues and to value railroads, urging stronger federal control of interstate commerce and broader national regulation to curb dishonest business practices.
Canadian Pacific steamer Mount Temple struck Sahara ledges near Halifax while bound Antwerp to St John’s N B. Indications point to total loss with hull breaches below the engine room. Rescue of 648 aboard completed by morning amid severe cold and danger.
In the Webster Coal Company vs Pennsyvana Coal and Coke Co case the United States Supreme Court ruled that railroad officers can be required to exhibit their books for inspection by the coal company before trial. The decision followed an order from the U S circuit court for the eastern district of Pennsylvania directing advance inspection.
Atlantic City reports Cept A Parker Harry Monroe and Sandy Seanan legendary inlet fishermen are believed dead after the fishing trip in the yacht Mil dred vanished in a fog storm ten days ago. Searchers comb land and sea for the missing crew or wreckage to reveal their fate.
In Pittsburg on Sunday a fire damp explosion at the Naomi mine of United Coal Co. killed numerous miners. Rescue teams report twenty-seven bodies recovered with no signs of life. Officials fear total deaths may reach thirty, while villagers fear higher totals. many corpses are badly scorched.
A committee from the national railroad firemen arrives in Roanoke and will remain at a local hotel for the next two weeks. They refuse to discuss the purpose of their visit. The Norfolk and Western system headquarters are in Roanoke. An $18,000 Christmas goods auction is held at Dilger's today.
Washington reports Speaker Cannon announced the banking and currency committee members with one Democrat added, amid expectations of financial legislation. The House adjourned to Thursday and several bills were introduced, including restoring In God We Trust on coins and elastic currency. Democratic Senate caucus then named Culberson as chairman and Owen as secretary, designating a steering committee to guide minority appointments and legislative course.
Frank Cecil, subpoenaed as a chief witness in the Caleb Powers trial at Georgetown Kentucky, says he will not return to testify. He waited three weeks, left for Thanksgiving despite the state's attorney protests, and was admonished upon his return before leaving again for East St. Louis.
Glenn writes to North Carolina senators and representatives urging a statute prohibiting federal judges from interfering with state courts in administering state criminal laws. The law would bar injunctions or habeas corpus challenges until state courts rule on the constitutionality of state laws, with further appeal to the U S Supreme Court by writ of error if aggrieved.
Justice O Gorman delivers sweeping opinion ruling Sunday stage entertainment in New York City a clear violation of the law with no appeal and relief to be found only in new legislation.
Three Rivers reports a fatal blaze at Mrs. Dupont residence killing four of her six children. The fire occurred last night with two other children surviving and authorities investigating the cause.
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