Montana Cruiser Christened and Launched at Newport News
The armored cruiser Montana was launched at Newport News Shipyard in Virginia with Miss Minnie Conrad christening it. The ship, 14,500 tons, mirrors the Tennessee and Washington and will carry a heavy sixe of armament and long range cruising power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Montana
Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company
Navy
Army
James River
Minnie Conrad
Great Falls
Tennessee
Washington
Roosevelt
Panama
Silver Service Given to Defenders of the Flag
At Norfolk navy yard the battleship Virginia received a silver service gift from the state, with Governor Swainson present. In Hampton Roads the cruiser Tennessee also received exquisite silver plate from its namesake state, with Governor John S. Cox and a large Tennessee delegation aboard. The ceremonies were held in balmy weather aboard the Virginia and nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Norfolk Navy Yard
Virginia
Hampton Roads
Tennessee
Swainson
John S. Cox
Folger Wins Six Day Bicycle Race at Madison Square Garden
Folger finished first by a few inches in the six day race at Madison Square Garden. Downing Pratt McDonald Mettling Clark Downey Gorget followed as the field battled fatigue before an enormous crowd. The total distance was 2 292 miles and two laps with Walthour left out of the final sprint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Folger
Madison Square Garden
Downing
Pratt
McDonald Mettling
Clark
Downey
Gorget
Walthour
Alabama Street Car Men in Conference
A conference of Alabama street car men was held in Montgomery to equitably adjust traction problems raised by city governments and to settle the race segregation issue. The Jim Crow law has led to litigation in Montgomery and the proposal may attract other Alabama cities soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Diplomatic Note Demands Action Over Colorado River
Washington reports the state department sent a diplomatic note to the Mexican government on December 15 seeking immediate steps to address a swollen Colorado River that has breached its banks in southern California. The move aims to prevent further flood damage and stabilize the border-water issue.
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Washington
State Department
California
Colorado River
Oakley state farm mutiny leads to killings and beatings
In Jackson Mississippi on December 15 convicts at Oakley state farm revolted trapping guards in a siege. Sergeant J M Suckley was killed with a throat cut and Sergeant Wodds injured. Guards eventually suppressed the uprising, flogging ringleaders as Governor Vardaman and volunteers moved to the scene. Hezekiah Planer aided the suppression and was pardoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Miss
Oakley State Farm
J. M. Suckley
Wodds
Vardaman
Jackson
Miss
Hezekiah Planer
Varlaman
Cooper
Thim
Marlborough Duke and Duchess Reconcile Holiday Plans
London reports a reconciliation between the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough after marital troubles. The duchess appeared radiant, fueling rumors of a settlement, and the couple are expected to spend the holidays with their children at Blenheim.
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London
Marlborough
Dlenheim
Man attempts to visit state capitals on horseback
William K. Macbeth of Scottdale Pa undertakes a $20,000 wager to ride to all state capitals. He called at the White House after riding from Annapolis and is en route to Richmond. He has four years to finish and cannot buy or beg aid but may accept voluntary offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William K. Macbeth
Scottdale
White House
Annapolis
Richmond
Two Killed and Injured In Rail Collision Near Gary
Donaldsonville La Dec 15 Two were killed another fatally and a fourth seriously hurt in a head on collision on the Texas Pacific railway near Gary An eastbound Cannon Ball passenger train and a westbound freight failed to meet schedules and the locomotives crashed head on
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Donaldsonville
Texas Pacific Railway
Gary
Boy Dies in Subway Play With Friends in Montgomery
In Montgomery Alabama on December 15 Charles Ball Stratford aged thirteen was crushed to death while playing in a small subway with several friends. He was the grandson of the late Colonel Charles Ball, a prominent southern figure.
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Montgomery
Ala
Charles Ball Stratford
Young Stratford
Col
Charles Ball
South
Picturesque views of East River Mountain over Bluefield
For about ten minutes clear winter afternoons reveal East River Mountain’s golden glow along the Bluefield ridge. Spectators gasp at the coloring before sunset and the lights of progress rise as many splendid lots remain for sale through A. S. Booker & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East River Mountain
West Virginia
A. S. Booker & Co
The Reliable Jeweler Promises Honest Deals
Confidence in straightforward dealing builds trust as CHAS J KINZER, The Reliable Jeweler of Bluefield, touts gold silver filled and plated items with increasing trade. He invites customers to 233 Princeton avenue for proof and notes dated 12 12 61. A hay car at Sublette Barnes is described as strictly A No 1 dated 12 16 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, J. Kinzer
Bluefield
Timothy Hay
Sublette & Barnes
Week Ahead in Washington Congressional Actions and Events
Congress enters its third week with the president to submit the Panama report. Mutual and New York Life voting ends Tuesday with possible weeks to count ballots. Panama Canal bids postponed to January. A Virginia society banquet marks 800th voyage anniversary. Sixteen inmates await death on Friday. Southern League annual meeting in Birmingham to crown 1906 pennant and elect officers.
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Washington
Congress
Panama
Mutual
New York Life
Pencama Canal
Association of
Virginians
New York City
Delmonico's
Sara Constant
Godspeed
Discovery
Blackwall
England
Virginia
America
Birmingham
Cavanaugh
Porto Rico Rail Rate Discrimination Under Review
Washington December 15. Governor Winthrop of Porto Rico visited Washington to discuss with the president the possible dispatch of an interstate commerce commission expert to Porto Rico to investigate complaints against the Porto Rico railway. Charges allege biased rates to different shippers and trigger concern for U S officials on the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Winthrop
Porto Rico
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Virginia College Drama Club stages David Garrick in Roanoke
The Virginia College dramatic art class presented a three act comedy David Garrick by T W Robertson in Roanoke on December 15 directed by Miss Eisie Kernan. Mrs Logan of Virginia and Mrs Moore of West Virginia played principal roles with strong ensemble support from the class.
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Roanoke
David Garrick
T. W Robertson
Dramatic Art
Virginia College
Eisie Kernan
Logan
Virginia
Negro Soldier Sentenced to Ten Years at Leavenworth
Alden H. Eason, a negro soldier of Company A Fifth Infantry, was judged guilty today and sentenced to ten years at hard labor at Fort Leavenworth. He had been court martialed for using threatening abusive and profane language toward two lieutenants.
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San Antonio
Texas
Alden H. Eason
Company A. Fifth Infantry
Ft. Leavenworth
John D Got H Shares in Standard Oil Dividend
In New York on December 15 among 4500 stockholders of Standard Oil Company 10 million dollars was distributed as dividends. John D Got H received his share along with others in the distribution.
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John D
Standard Oil
New York
Standard Oil Company
Dividends Lift Standard Oil Payouts to 40 Percent This Year
The 1906 dividend rate reaches 40 percent, matching last year as the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey marks seven years since its 1899 formation. Since then the company has paid about 301 million dollars in dividends, with an estimated 150 million going to John D Rockefeller.
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Dend
Standard Oi Company of
New Jersey
John D. Rockefeller
Three Men Shot In Ambush Near Lesages
Huntington West Virginia December 15 three men were shot from ambush at one o clock near Lesages eight miles north of the city. A Baltimore and Ohio railroad section crew returning from a union labor meeting fired from a woods line injuring Homer Knight Roland Leopold and Welter Fronning who is believed to die. Detectives were ordered to the scene and wounded men were taken to local hospitals.
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Huntington
W. Va
Oelock
Lesages
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
New Lesages
Homer Knight
Roland Leopold
Welter Fronning
Hindu Millionaire Works in Overalls as Common Laborer
Middletown New York December 15 It has been revealed that Gashavani Pandit a wealthy high caste Hindu and protege of the Gaekwar of Baroda is employed as a laborer at the Corbette Stewart acid factory in Roscoe He lives and works with other laborers and aims to study acid making in the United States to apply the knowledge to reform industrial conditions in India with the Maharajah of Baroda’s consent Pandit plans to help revolutionize labor in his homeland.
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Middletown
N. Y
Gashavani
Pandit
Gaekwar O Garuda
Corbette Stewart
Roscoe
India
Baroda
Mill Owners Announce Five Percent Wage Increase
In Lowell Massachusetts mill owners announce a voluntary five percent wage rise effective Monday, anticipating textile council action at tomorrow’s meeting. The increase affects about 17 000 workers and may not quiet agitation for higher pay.
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Lowell
Mass
Textile Council
Norrow
President Castro About Ready to Die Again
Caracas report says President Castro of Venezuela is dying. The item appears in a mixed crop of notices and ads including references to Michigan potatoes and a local bake shop offering cakes and candies with contact details.
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Castro
Paris
Caracas
Venezuela
Here to rise Mount Vernon flour
A fresh car load of Mount Vernon flour was delivered at Sublette and Barnes on December 16.
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Mount Vernon
Sublette & Barnes
Explosion Injures Many As Miners Die From Burns
A powder explosion at Eckman and Friday killed Aleck Finney and Joe Steel and injured several others at a Miners Hospital in Welch area. Several men, including Witcher and Hardnett, suffered severe burns while a Johnson woman and Rhodes woman endured heavy injuries but survived. Residents gathered afterward for souvenir pieces as the blast shattered a Johnson house and blew debris across the scene.
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Aleck Finney
Veleh
Eckman
Tme
Wen
Joe Steel
Corred
Finney
Johnson
Bhodes
Shenly
Hoity Toity Farewell Run Ends in Bluefield
A Bluefield show titled Hoity Toity closed with a disappointing reception. The review notes a strong crowd and redeeming moments from three comedians and a ragtime-voiced girl, but criticizes the plot and stagecraft, praising only the scenic fleets and several snappy musical pieces.
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Bluefield
Bank Advertising Bills and Loans To West Bluefeld Real Estate
A skeptical note on bank finances fast spending on advertising salaries and loan rates up to 18 percent. It mentions West Bluefeld real estate in Midway lots priced from 325 to 375 dollars, bought by depositors. The piece suggests a Telegraph want ad as a remedy.
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West Bluefeld
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Uncle Sams
Carey’s
Superior Supply Co
Bluefield, W. VA
State Bank Building
Princeton Avenue
Holiday Books
Mississippi State Farm
Duke and Duchess of Marlborough
Chums
City OF Bluefield
Stony Ridge
Fairview Addition
Mount Vernon Flour
Mayer Bros
Greenspon Building
Jas. E. Mayer
OLD & Young
Wenzell, Keller, Fisher & Others
Michigan
West End Bakers
Bluefield Avenue
Lex Finney
Witcher
Hardnett
Ohnson
Mary Thodes
Johnson House
Oscar Downs
Welch
Ecover
Gauarnteed
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