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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1908
Page
1
In Lynchburg Virginia on December 5 voters approved ending liquor licenses by a margin of 195 to 1 958, closing thirty four saloons two wholesale outfits and three beer agencies. Anti-Saloon League supporters celebrated at the Methodist Protestant Church as results became clear and the wets faced defeat.
The article notes results from every ward and four of seven precincts with three precincts carried by license advocates by a 23 vote margin. Voter turnout was lighter than expected as some abstained or paired off. Judges yesterday cut about 500 registered voters from voting under ward law now under appellate challenge. Street singing by 250 schoolchildren and WCTU coffee and prayer rooms operated in each precinct.
President Roosevelt announced plans for a Smithsonian outfitted hunting expedition to Africa starting within two weeks after his presidency ends. He will fund his own expenses as the party travels via Mombassa to Lake Victoria Nyanza and down the Nile to Khartoum, aiming to stay about one year.
Government inspectors from Washington arrive in Huntington Cabell County to probe alleged peonage tied to C and O railroad grading. Italians imported from New York reportedly detained for weeks on the job with contractors Johnson and Briggs overseeing the project.
Washington awaits the final session of the Sixtieth Congress with many veteran lawmakers closing long careers. Key figures include William P. Hepburn Iowa and Jesse Overstreet Indiana as debates focus on tariff, appropriations, and postal service reorganization. Champ Clark Missouri chosen Democratic House minority leader in a closing-night caucus.
The Senate and House plan to adjourn Monday as a mark of respect for members who died including Brick Wiley Wiley Littlefield Guernsey Powers Mar tin Parker Foelker Dunwell and others. The president's message will not be read until Tuesday per recent practice.
Washington December 5 final arrangements completed for the Southern Commercial Congress in the capital. Sessions start Monday and run two days with speeches by Secretary of War Wright Surgeon General Wyman and university officials among others discussing southern resources health education transportation and welfare.
New York reports the death of Rear Admiral Joseph B Coglan at his New Rochelle home. He commanded the New York navy from 1904 to 1907.
Bluefield Mercantile announces special prices on ladies coats with sale to run through December 5. The ad note highlights reduced prices and limited stock on winter outerwear.
In Port au Prince Haiti the 8,000 strong revolutionary army led by General Simon entered the city and was greeted with an ovation. The public safety committee is dissolved and Simon named a commission to run affairs while officers urge him to take direct control. He says he will respect the national assembly’s decision on a president. The French legation shelters General Coicu, guarded by marines as anger rises over asylum.
The Tan Tan fair ended its week at the Elks Club with strong social and financial success. More than $2,300 was raised for charity as crowds enjoyed music, fashion, and lively amusements. The Bluefield community thanks the Elks and volunteers for a joyous, generous event.
The final night of the Tan Tan fair drew a cosmopolitan crowd for a swift evening of refreshments and fun. Weather was ideal and the rainbow colored surroundings enhanced the beauty and satisfaction of attendees and organizers alike.
Hot Springs Va Dec 5 President elect Taft plans a declaration stressing support for friendly Latin American trade. Rep Pollard Nebraska seeks general congressional backing after anti Cannon pledge. Former Senator Spooner, now a lawyer in New York and Chicago, is discussed as a possible secretary of state while Taft weighs acceptance.
Mrs. Sue Williams Buck of Richmond arrived from New York to find over ten thousand dollars in jewelry stolen from a Pullman car during the night. Samuel D. Tucker, a Negro, was arrested here on a charge of stealing the jewelry. Tucker is the man who removed the bed mats from the car on its arrival but he denies the charge.
Guests from Washington and New York attended the Greensburg wedding of Miss Irene Elizabeth Moore, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Stauffer Moore, to Captain Llewellyn Wigmore of the U S Army Corps of Engineers. The ceremony was at the First Presbyterian Church at noon followed by a large reception at the bride’s mother's home.
Elmer Long also known as B A Dorsey, a Southern Pacific freight clerk, was arrested on telegraphic orders from Atlanta police chief on swindling charges. Long denies wrongdoing, claiming his former accounts were in order.
In Pittsburg on December 5 the receivers of Westinghouse Electric Manufacturing and Securities Investment were discharged by federal court. Appointed in October 1907 near the start of the panic, these receivers had overseen both Westinghouse corporations since their appointment.
Reader advised to seek the best lemon or vanilla labeled blue ribbon from the grocer or druggist, insisting on quality selections.
In Wayne county near Webb a night raid by about twenty deputy U S marshals led to a fatal gun battle. Old man Bill Vinson and son Dal Lettrell died after resisting a warrant served on Joe Vinson for moonshine sales. Several deputies were wounded as the group battled near the Vinson home. Continued on Page Six.
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