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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
1
Twenty one people were smothered to death in a fire at the Linc Inn Hotel, 176 Madison Street, during a stock show visit. One hundred twenty five were registered. many guests escaped by leaping from upper floors. Origin of the fire remains a mystery and victims were taken to hospitals and undertakers.
Washington December 4 The Cullom proposed measure revises the Sherman act to bar interstate transport of articles made to monopolize price control It empowers the attorney general and district attorneys to compel testimony and requires corporate returns under oath to the commerce commission Violations bring fines up to 5000 dollars for common carriers involved in such illegal transport
Gov Odell indicated he would veto any bill granting the Asylvania Railroad Company a lease for a tunnel under North to without consent of the city aldermen. He warned the aldermen must decide the issue or face consequences.
In Morgantown West Virginia Dee Christian reports that twelve hundred women signed a pledge during a meeting of the Woman Suffrage Union led by president Emma Warren. The pledge asserts speakeasies have closed in the past three days.
Help wanted notice from Thacker West Virginia seeking a colored woman for general housework and a cook position. Address D L F or similar contact details appear in the readable lines.
West Virginia University in Morgantown announces the election of Professor William H. Boughton to fill the vacant civil and mining engineering chair left by Professor John L. Johnston. Boughton, a Michigan State BS and CE, has held roles with several railroads and industrial firms and has taught at Denison University since 1904. He will assume duties April 1 for the spring term.
The Ladies Guild of the Episcopal church will hold a Christmas sale in the former Karnak club rooms on Thursday and Friday, December 4 and 5, beginning at 3 p m each day and continuing until night. Useful and fancy articles for gifts will be on sale, with refreshments served during the event.
William Cooper, prominent local figure, ended his life last night in the office of Justice of the Peace Manliff Hayes. He was found this morning with a revolver in his hand.
A list offers items suited for horses cows and mules and for general demand including Flour Beans Middlings and Hay. Country Buckwheat Flour sold in 25 pound lots and Country Sorghum Extracted Honey Sauerkraut and Apple Butter priced per pound.
An advertisement touts Tid-Bit cigars at 10¢ quality 5c and promotes warm gloves for walking and working. The copy notes gloves line available at Block's on Princeton Ave to keep hands warm.
NOTICE to Local Union No. 976 carpenters and joiners of America. Nomination of officers will take place Saturday December 7 at 7 30 p m. All members in good standing are requested to be present at Hunters Hall J A Henderson R F 8
Senator Scott pushes a joint resolution for a three member commission to investigate and revise US pension laws. The panel must report by February 1, 1904 with recommended amendments and a bill. The plan includes a $12 monthly pension for certain veterans and a $5,000 appropriation for the commission.
Wilhelm Dersch a German graduate and National Home veteran born near Frankfort says he has solved the circle squaring problem after 39 years in the United States He will reveal his identity only after profiting from the discovery and plans to seek a congressional reward to fund the claim.
Florence reports Mrs Ellen Orbeson widow of John Harris formerly United States consul at Venice and noted Confederate nurse died in Florence today at age 86. Other items note the Merritt Chapman drone delivering a 16 inch gun for coast defense and a hospital death from a pneumatic prank at Cook Locomotive Works. London reports Cuba US reciprocity treaty likely signed tomorrow and tariff reductions. Good Hope reaches Port Said with Chamberlain en route to South Africa. Alice Reed sinks near Fire Island with all hands saved. Two men killed at Cranberry mine in Hazleton while descending in a man car.
The Karnak Club rooms on Princeton avenue host a two day sale this Thursday and Friday featuring articles for all ages from infant to grandmother. Dolls including brides maids and various dolls will be showcased. Refreshments and home made ice cream will be served. Fitz You cigars are advertised with free samples.
If you have kidney or bladder trouble and do not use Foley's Kidney Cure, you will have only yourself to blame for results, as it positively cures all forms of kidney and bladder diseases. For sale by G. H. Wade druggist. Always good Fitz You cigars Old Style cheroots they smoke.
All up to date, dealers carry Fitz You and Tid Bit cigars and Old Style cheroots.
Wake Ark resident Rev Jno 8 Cox reports twelve years of yellow jaundice cured by Electric Bitters after trying many doctors and medicines. Advertisement claims liver kidney stomach and general debility relief with a 50 cent guarantee from druggists.
A report from Thurmond West Virginia claims Vice-President Lewis of the United Mine Workers has found a 1200 shortage in the accounts of a strike leader and demanded an immediate accounting. The official unnamed allegedly says funds were used for transporting replacement miners. Strict secrecy guards the matter.
New York reports Jake the seven foot, 250 pound sturgeon in the aquarium died after a year of not eating, separated from companions. It shrank to about five feet and lost around 160 pounds. Aquarian authorities plan to have the fish stuffed.
In Scranton on December 4 rumors of peace circulate but no settlement beyond the arbitration commission. Attorneys for both operators and strikers refuse to discuss terms as the commission threatens to hasten action unless quick data on wages is provided.
In New York on December 4 authorities anticipate major developments in the Leyth case. George F. Leyth, a wealthy Brooklyn manufacturer, died suddenly after drinking beer. The bottle was traced to his own cellar while the family insists the household was happy.
Heavy snow reports reach Milwaukee from western Wisconsin with widespread freight delays and serious tree damage as a major winter storm continues.
Representative-elect Campbell Slemp of Virginia arrived in Washington with a Wythe County delegation and visited the White House as part of his first full day in the capital.
Sterne's confectionery on Bland Street offers fresh bread pies cakes fruits and nuts with fine candies a specialty.
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