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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1908
Page
1
Reverend Phil lip Shreadanovitch, Greek Orthodox pastor and Justness editor from Butler Pennsylvania, claims a method using Earth's rotation to allow a stationary traveler to circle the globe in 24 hours. He credits his wife with the idea and seeks a $100,000 purchase price.
A pastor announces a secret to stand above the earth avoiding gravity and promises Europe in under eighteen hours. The method supposedly lets one escape gravitation without drifting in space, but details are undisclosed. He offers to reveal the scheme for $100,000, though no airship or sunbeam-climbing plan is presented.
Indianapolis December reports indicate a split in Indiana Democratic circles as John W. Kern faces organized opposition from northern legislators backing Benjamin F. Shively. Shively, a former governor candidate and longtime Indiana political figure, is seen as a strong speaker poised to challenge Kern for the Senate seat now held by Hemenway.
The Madrid prose notes King Edward and Queen Alexandra along with the German Emperor and Archduke Franz Ferdinand may visit the King and Queen of Spain next year. It suggests their arrivals will occur at a northern Spanish port and mentions a potential visit of the King of Portugal.
A Washington dinner featured the Gridiron Club with the president and successor among the speakers. The evening mixed rollicking tunes and jests by newspaper correspondents without sting, delivering lively, lighthearted commentary.
Washington notes the Gridiron Club fall dinner at the New Willard with a large guest list including political leaders and financiers. A miniature steam roller souvenir drew focus on Frank H Hitchock as speakers such as Roosevelt Taft and Harriman were present in a night of playful skits and political jests.
Police hunt a likely serial killer after a young woman is found dead in a padlocked East Eleventh Street apartment. Fingerprints are the only clue as attackers erased all distinguishing marks from clothing and burned photos and papers possibly bearing addresses. The janitress reported the overdue rent leading to the discovery.
New Haven, Conn. dated Dec 12 reports ammunition prepared for President Roosevelt s African hunting trip has been forwarded to Washington along with his weapons. The ball cartridges vary in weight and the largest is deemed suitable to take down a pachyderm.
Partly cloudy and warmer Sunday in West Virginia. Monday brings fair skies and milder temperatures.
Union City Tenn December 12 Through the confession of another man held in connection with the Reel Foot Lake night rider depredations authorities say new evidence will lead to the arrest of men not previously suspected The informant cannot be named but reportedly described earlier raids starting with the burning of fish docks at Samburg in April
Attorneys for the state railroads and top company officials plan a December 15 Richmond meeting to discuss the high court decision and devise a plan of procedure. Chicago also reports Dr G G McConnell saying a Knights of Pythias tuberculosis sanatorium will be built near Las Vegas New Mexico once funds are raised.
Washington observers noted the wedding of Miss Mary Lillie Taylor daughter of former U S minister to Spain and Mrs Hannis Tavies to Dr Reid Hunt in a ceremonial home service on O Street with a large reception afterward drawing many diplomats and officials.
Oklahoma City news reports John W. Gates and eastern capitalists purchasing the famed 101 ranch at Bliss Oklahoma with the Wild West show assets to build a circus venture valued at two million dollars. The property was a featured attraction at the Jamestown exposition.
Panama announces vessels of the Pacific fleet are expected to enter Panama harbor tonight or Sunday morning. Governor Senor Diaz issues a circular urging local societies to extend every courtesy to the visiting Americans.
Milwaukee’s Joe Wolgast overwhelmed featherweight champion Abe Attel at the Pacific Athletic Club, delivering a decisive victory last night in Los Angeles. Attel offered brief resistance before Wolgast’s strong attack secured the win.
The notice advertises a jewelry sale postponed to Monday due to a delay, with Blue Ribbon Lemon and vanilla extracts promoted for strength and value. It also mentions a Christmas shipment of Huyler’s arriving and a separate sale by Kinzer at The White Pharmacy with prices valid only for Monday.
Washington December 12 The house debated a boundary line among Colorado Oklahoma and New Mexico and rejected a bill for arbitrary employer employee settlements. A slim vote backed aliens protection while a proposed volunteer army was introduced. Insurgent Hepburn formed a committee to push rules revision with Hayes Foerter Townsend Cooper. Adjourned at 5 27 until Monday.
Brussels reports a government order prohibiting importation to or transit through Belgium of cattle, sheep, or pigs from the United States until further notice. The measure follows the foot and mouth disease outbreak in America.
In New York at the Waldorf Astoria the Pennsylvania Society gathers for its annual dinner. Chief Justice Mitchell of Pennsylvania delivers a pointed critique of President Roosevelt's stance toward the judiciary, using indirect quotations and well‑known public matters. Attendees include Attorney General Donaparte, James M. Beck, and Hampton I. Carson.
Rutt of the Rutt Stol German Holland team finished second and Demara of the Demara Hill unit placed third as three teams raced a final one mile dash. The trio totaled 2 737 miles and one lap in 142 hours, beating the Miller Walled 1899 mark by three miles and seven laps. Mac Farland barely beat Butt by five feet, with Butt just ahead of Demara.
A premature dynamite blast in the Basobispo workings near Colon Panama killed ten men and injured about fifty others. Debris scattered over the site as relief trains move to assist. many victims are Spaniards. Officials cite discharge during loading and a possible cause by a passing steam shovel.
A three day fire at the Beckwith stove plant in Dowagiac Michigan burns a 4400 ton soft coal pile 30 to 50 feet deep. The engulfed coal and rising heat threaten the factory walls which have grown hot and may collapse. Gas from the blaze has overcome about a dozen workers and frequent explosions throw burning coal onto the firefighters.
The Bluefield Furniture Company and the Metropolitan Men's Furnishing Co announce evening hours every night from now until after Christmas. Handkerchiefs are in demand as shoppers seek gifts and essentials. Personal service and extended shopping time aim to boost holiday sales.
Pedizo announces a jewelry sale for Monday while The White Pharmacy promotes Christmas flowers. Metropolitan Men’s Furnishing Co appears among brief notices suggesting retail listings.
President elect Taft contemplates a trip to the Panama canal to view the project and coordinate plans. The visit is approved by President Roosevelt and Secretary Root, with Taft indicating inclination to go if final decisions align. A likely late January departure from Port Charleston would last about twenty days and deepen understanding of canal work.
Society in London is disappointed by a restrained engagement as Miss Evelyn Violet Brocklebank and Geo. Westinghouse Jr. plan a small ceremony next Saturday. The nuptials will take place at Irton parish church in Cumberland, Sir Thomas Brocklebank’s estate, rather than a grand London church event.
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