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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1909
Page
1
Chicago reports show despite opposition from press and pulpit the First Ward Ball began at midnight and drew about 3000 attendees. Chief sponsors Hinky Dink McKenna and Bathhouse John Coughlin praised the event as a roaring success with revelers, a May Queen, and ample wine and dance.
Springfield Ill Dec 14 The Illinois general assembly opened a special session called by Governor Deneen to act on direct primaries and deep waterways replacing the unconstitutional Oglesby law. The session may also consider an industrial insurance bill to require employer indemnities for widows and orphans after disasters like the Cherry mine incident.
In Washington on December 14 several hundred leading architects gathered for the forty third annual AIA convention. President Cass Gilbert opened the session and the central topic is railways' role in national and civic development over the three days. Charles Follen McKim to be honored posthumously with a medal to be received by partner William R. Mead.
President Taft traveled from New York to New Haven to join Yale University’s corporation meeting. He attended a banquet that evening and planned to depart for Washington at dawn.
President Willis L. Moore announced the completion of arrangements for the National Geographic Society annual dinner tomorrow night. Commander Robert N. Peary will be presented with a society decoration medal at the event.
A specially designed and inscribed medal by the society will serve as official recognition of Commander Peary's successful reach of the North Pole.
A Washington dispatch states Speaker Cannon may retire at the start of the next Congress as he nears 75. Close allies say he is weary of attacks and criticism, though unlikely to resign this session. Four consecutive speakership terms tie a record with Andrew Stevenson, while debate grows over a successor and a Western pick.
Charleston W V December 14 Nine opinions were handed down today by the state supreme court of appeals five reversals one affirmed and one dismissed Fink vs Thomas Mercer county reversed Bralley administrator vs Norfcelk and Western Railway Company McDowell county reversed and remanded The Citizens National Bank of Weston et al vs S L Wilfong et al Braxton county reversed and remanded Ritchie Lumber Company vs Nutter Wood county reversed Beecher vs Foster et al Ritchie county affirmed Kirk vs Camden Interstate Railway Company Cabll county dismissed Riggs vs Carroll et al Pleas ever run etc abst demurrer sustained Union Stepper Company vs Wood Monongalia county reversd demurrers overruled and remanded McMillin vs Neely mayor Marin county mandamus action dismissed
Richmond delegation reports plan to build a damized road across the Blue Ridge within two years to connect Virginia’s valley with the west. Mayor J E Cook of Waynesboro says the 10 mile route to near Grenwood will cost about 45000 dollars per mile and funding is ready.
The Pocahontas Gas Sales Company of Cincinnati Ohio was incorporated in Charleston with capital stock of $500 900. Officers listed include Wm P Slaughter James R Gilliam T W Gilliam George P D Witt Morris Watts and others with offices planned in the Union Trust building.
Washington December 14 The House recesses to start after the holidays and reconvenes January 4. Rep Foornes of New York introduces a bill for a Central Bank of America in Washington with branches nationwide. Capital set at 100 million dollars three fifths from the treasury via 50 year gold bonds. two fifths offered to national banks.
Cincinnati report quotes M. E. Ingalls on Warriner theft of 643000 from the Big Four Railroad. Ingalls says Ohio law lacks punishment for fools, while County Prosecutor Hunt notes Henry Clews & Co will allow review of books to determine losses under alias W C Loven.
President Taft addressed Connecticut business leaders at the New Haven Chamber banquet, detailing higher Panama Canal costs and government revenues. He urged postponing bond issues before work starts and favored eventual civil pensions, noting the difficulty of persuading others yet supporting a future pension policy.
West Virginia cloudy on Wednesday with likely snow in the mountains and fair Thursday. Virginia mixed sun and clouds with generally fair conditions on Wednesday and Thursday and light west winds.
New York December meeting of National and American league magnates centers on choosing a president after heated speculation about Johnny Heydler. Discussions cover plans to form a syndicate by taking over the Philadelphia club and proposals for inter league games and a possible shift in the 154 game schedule.
Miss Anne Morgan daughter of J Pierpont Morgan applies for membership in the Woman s Trades Union League. A Colony Club meeting tomorrow afternoon is set to discuss the shirtwaist strike and public support. Mrs O H P Belmont has donated 1525 to aid striking workers with arbitration ongoing.
The tenth national good roads convention opened in Topeka Kansas with proposals for a permanent national highway system linking capital cities state highways joining county seats and federal aid for road building on a strictly business basis. A Taft letter opposes broad federal aid.
Labor leaders from the United States and Canada declare war on the United States Steel Corporation over open shop policies. A resolution forwarded to President Taft and Congress urges nationwide organizing and financial aid from all unions to support iron and steel workers amid ongoing strikes.
New York December 14 routine matters filled the National League session today. Election of a president will be taken up tomorrow with Ward leading the New York Brooklyn Chicago and Philadelphia clubs and Heydler backed by Cincinnati Pittsburgh and Boston. Stanley Robinson of St Louis holds the deciding vote though not aligned. A compromise candidate may be sought with Ned Hanlon viewed as best chance if needed.
Brussels reports King Leopold underwent a serious operation today and surprised doctors with his recovery. He regained consciousness and showed optimism, signing the new military law passed by the senate as he began a brave fight for survival.
The readable fragment notes a gap between physicians and household optimism and official bulletins about an expected crisis lasting about three days. No names, places, or concrete events are present.
Washington reports Baron Mayor des Planches, Italian ambassador, may be recalled and given a royal commission to arrange Italy's withdrawal from the 1912 alliance with Germany and Austria. The move could push Franco British and American overtures for joint world political control.
Managua Nicaraguans rise in open revolt with no police restraint as street demonstrations erupt after congress denunciations. Rumors claim Vasquez seized Rama and killed revolutionists while the Mexican minister guards a possible armistice. Officials fear mass executions and vigilantes form to prevent Zelaya’s escape.
Worcester today adopted a wet status ending twenty years of no license while Salem returned to dry. The dry majority of fifteen municipalities slipped. Meyer Brown, the policeman mayor of Lowell, was defeated by Democrat John F. Mehan.
An immense crowd gathered at Percy and Small Shipyards in Bath Maine to witness the launch of the six masted schooner Wyoming. The vessel measures 350 feet in length 30.4 feet in depth with a gross tonnage of 3730.
Guthrie Oklahoma December 14 Governor Charles N Haskell has been seized with an aggravated attack of indigestion His sufferings are intense and his condition causes general alarm.
Washington report says Gen. W. W. Dudley former commissioner of pensions is critically ill. His death is momentarily expected. Dudley was formerly a prominent figure in Indiana politics.
A Naushua night policeman recounts failed cures from several cough medicines before praising Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough and lung medicine. The ad urges Bee's Laxative Cough Syrup for colds and notes it is sold by The Goodykoontz Drug Co.
The Mingo authorities announce new audit rules requiring officials to discontinue reimbursement practices for sundry expenditures. Payments must now be directed directly to the party entitled to the funds, ensuring proper accountability and reducing misallocation.
Charleston reports harsh criticism from Tax Commissioner Townsend over county and state officials using reimbursements from public funds. Auditors urge direct payments to entitled parties and extend audit rules statewide. Governor Glasscock will name a successor to Superintendent Rucker, with a list of potential candidates from several towns and states.
New York December 14 A breach of promise suit targets Dr Anibal Zelaya nephew of Jose Zelaya president of Nicaragua The plaintiff Miss Juliette Hero seeks 100000 in heart balm The defendant denies promising engagement while she cites two hundred love letters as proof Zelaya now practices medicine in New York and faces trial today
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