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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
1
The column argues the third district has been underserved by prior policies and hints a potential shift with new reforms. It stresses limited gains under former conditions and questions the likelihood of a broad new deal or reshuffle.
A freight derailment near Mayodan on the Winston-Salem division deranged engine and six coal cars. Engineer A G Spencer escaped unharmed, fireman bruised, and one brakesman killed. Amid the accident discussants, William O Dawson presses candidacy for secretary of state while party patronage reshapes district allocations and office fights ease in a calmer West Virginia political climate.
Fragmentary text mentions a house position with many applicants, noting it is a great honor though the emolument is not substantial. The passage implies a sought after civil or official post and the challenge of many contenders.
Two conflicting accounts describe a fatal street duel in Williamson between Rev Wolf and S. D. Stokes, Democratic candidate for state senator. One version places the shooting at the preacher’s home after a disputed sermon on dancing. the other says the encounter occurred at the minister’s residence following the insult. Stokes was wounded, the minister killed, with early reports of Stokes’ death later corrected.
Washington reports Senator Elkins expects the Dayton bill to divide West Virginia into two federal districts to pass this session. West Virginians back Governor Atkinson for internal revenue commissioner, with Maine’s Manley unlikely. Representative elect Gaines praised for Republican win as West Virginians urge passage of the Grout oleomargerine bill.
Washington reports early estimates from the Department of Agriculture for 1900 crop yields. Corn is projected at 25.3 bushels per acre, buckwheat 15, and hay 1.28 tons per acre, with quality percentages of 85.5, 902, and 59.1 respectively. comparisons include 1899 and ten year averages. A wheat crop estimate will be released around December 10.
Electors of the President and Vice President met in Raleigh and adjourned to the second Monday in January to cast their vote, after a first meeting deemed useless by critics. The Fusion Legislature of 1895 required two meetings: first on the first Tuesday in December and second on the second Monday in January for national law compliance.
An advertisement urges restraint while offering the best option for those who drink. It promotes purchasing from Wm. Linkenhoker, agent for A Gugenheimer Distilling Co. with goods sold directly from the distillery at wholesale prices.
Notice announces J. D. Shott as agent for mail boxes in Bluefield and promotes De Witt's Little Early Risers pills as liver cleansing and invigorating. Include H. N. White as possibly cited contact.
General Walker arrives in Washington to contest Judge Rhea’s election in the Ninth Virginia District. He plans preliminary steps and talks with Republicans on fraud claims, saying the challenge aims to expose irregularities regardless of outcome.
Paris reports the government plans to expand naval power by ordering eight more submarine boats. By January France will hold four completed subs and ten more nearing completion, not counting two offered by Matin, the largest of all.
An advertisement touts Hood s Sarsaparilla as a cure for catarrh, claiming it purifies blood, heals inflamed surfaces, and removes serrulous taint. It also promotes Hood s Pills and mentions a Blue Front neighbor.
James H. Chambers is acquitted of murder after a preliminary Welch trial. Evidence suggested both dead men, Adam Bailey and Dr. Thomasson, had motives to seek Chambers’ death. Bailey allegedly confessed to a Tug River murder, while enmity with Chambers grew over time.
Maybel Horner eleven daughter of Attorney Charles F Horner of Berkley Norfolk Virginia died from a self inflicted gunshot in her home on December five The family says the pistol was accidentally fired while she played with it but reports suggest she may have deliberately killed herself after being reproved by relatives
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