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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1902

Page

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Wave of Crime Strikes Vivian Area with Murder and Shootout

A brutal murder at Vivian near Bottom Creek and a highway ambush near Keystone leave Jim Payne dead and Warren Smith severely wounded. Palmer, a boarder, is held for investigation amid quarrels over Payne's wife. Five men later survive a gunfight as two highwaymen flee after seven shotgun blasts and a pistol volley. Reed, linked to a prior Thanksgiving shooting, is suspected.

Bottom Creek Vivian Keystone Bottom Creek Company Jim Fayne Palmer Payne Theayne Warren Edward William Smith Acale John George Leedy Peerless Coal and Coal Company Warren Smith Reed

German Cruiser Vineta Sails Toward Margarita Base

Caracas reports the Vineta has moved from Puerto Cabello to Margarita, seen as a potential naval base. Castros warned the U S government that Margarita is a target, while Bowen negotiates with European creditors to prevent Venezuela incurring more debt. A British or German warship loitered near Margarita as talks on arbitration and indemnity continue.

Caracas Der Vineta Pueto Cabello Margerita Castro United States Germany Bowen United States Legation

Fine Jewelry Cases Featured at Mebane's

Readable notes describe a display of fine cases for jewelry at Mebane's store offering a range of precious items, rings, bracelets and necklaces suitable for gifting or collection.

Mebane’s

The Merchant's Lunch Cafe Opens at Sam's Old Stand

A new lunch room, The Merchant's Lunch Cafe, opens at Sam's Old Stand on Princeton Avenue. From 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, lunch includes soup two meats baked beans slaw or potato salad for 15 cents. Short orders and sandwiches available at all hours.

Merchant’s Sam’s Princeton Avenue

Norfolk suit targets Virginia constitutional delegates

An order from Chief Justice Fuller directs the Virginia Second district marshal to summon Gov. A. J. Montague and others to appear in District Court in January as defendants in a suit by Anthony S. Pinner of Hunterville precinct. The case alleges the delegates knew the constitutional convention was unlawful and claims conspiratorial efforts to block Pinner from voting and to enforce the constitution.

Norfolk Fuller United States Supreme Court Second District of Virginia A. J. Montague Anthony S. Pinver Hunterville Bue Pinner

Dropped Dead at Prayer in Windsor Va

Rev. Frank Jordan a colored minister and president of the African Christian Convocation of eastern Virginia collapsed after morning devotions. He was noted as intellectual and well-liked by white and colored communities. Also mentions fresh shipment of Lowney's at White's drug store and pottery and silver novelties at Mebane's.

Windsor Frank Jordan Virginia Jordan Booker Washington

Jewelry items listed for sale in Mebane event

Rings broaches charms chains society emblems tears pins diamonds pearls opals are offered at a sale in Mebane. The notice catalogs jewelry types available and invites buyers to attend the event.

Mebane

Kelly and Moyers Liquor Ad Mentions Medicinal Purchase

An advertisement notes medicinal liquor purchases from Kelly and Moyers. The brief item lists whiskeys wines and all kinds of liquors for medicinal purposes with a date reference 12 16.

Kelly & Moyers

Congress 13 Boing Gua Delegation Big Sandy Dam

Washington reports Representative Hughes pressed War Department officials for speeding the Big Sandy River dam project two dams at Tug Fork and Louisa Fork funded at 350000 dollars with support from Senators Elkins and Scott. Hughes aims to start spring construction and plans a house bill on automatic adjustable headlights for common carriers. He also urged postmaster appointments and secured pensions for several individuals including Rebecca AL Geyer James H Goddard Mary A Elkins and Julia Canterbury.

Washington Hughes War Department McKinzie Engineering Department Big Sandy Tug Fork Louisa Fork Elkins Scott Gaines Rebecca AL. Geyer Buckhannon Pension Bureau James, H. Goddard Charleston Mary A. Elkins St. Albans Julia Canterbury Malden

Worshppers Fired On at Bethel Baptist Church

Rev. Mr. Chenowith reported that about twenty armed men attacked the Bethel Baptist church in Glade district during services. Windows were broken and gunfire rained into the building as worshippers fled, injuring several people. The pastor escaped to Belington with companions. Indignation runs high and authorities vow swift action to identify and arrest the attackers.

Belington W. Va Chenowith Baptist Church Bethel Glade District

Varied World News From London to Mexico City

London reports Cabinet discussions and a Hartopp divorce case looming as a major legal matter. New York notes Vanderbilt’s grave condition and rail wrecks on the Alabama Great Southern line. A hospital raid follows alleged medical abuses of young women. Saracuce hotelkeepers push to amend local option laws. Mexico City covers a regional cotton mill merger with over $3 million capital.

London New York Cornelius Vanderbilt Alabama Great Southern Moundsville Bellevue Hospital Woman’ S Hospital East Thirty Fourth Street Hartopp Aere Saracuce N. Y Sammeec New York State Law Association Jerome Wyatt Dick Canfield Frank Farrell Mexico City

Line of fine pocket books and purses at Me bane's

Line of fine pocket books and purses advertised with name on inght letters. Smoke JML cigars sold everywhere.

Mebane’s

Perkins completes the 50.6 million harvester combine

Prosperity not BBBing reports from Chicago say G W Perkins, Morgan partner, completed the 50 6 million harvester combine. He disputes J J Tull's gloom about the country's future and cites US prosperity ahead despite cash drains from West land deals. John W Gates lauds buying stocks as the country remains sound.

Chicago G. W. Perkins J. P. Morgan Mr. Perkins John W. Gates

Mother May Die of Grief Over Immigration Delay

Yetta Weinstein, detained by Philadelphia immigration authorities, is refused entry to join her aged mother in Richmond. Her brother Jacob Weinstein appeals to Governor Montague who wrote to President Roosevelt. He travels to Washington to seek Congressman Lamb’s aid as the mother’s health worsens.

Richmond Yetta Weinstein Philadelphia Jacob Weinstein Montague Weinstein Roosevelt Washington Congressman Lamb

Tax delinquent Lilly urged to pay now to avoid future trouble

A notice warns Lilly of many unpaid last year and current year tax tickets with a demand to pay promptly. It suggests settlement will please both Lilly and the sheriff and prevent further trouble.

Lilly

Currency Legislation Faces Party Push in Congress

West Virginia lawmakers note proposed currency reform includes branch banks and arrears currency funding. Representative Fowler as banking chair pushes a complex bill, facing GOP and Democratic opposition. a conference is planned to gain party support and set a date for House action.

Washington Dec Iistr West Virginia Congress Fowler Banking and Currency House Powler Friends of the Pill Committee On Rules Republican Caucus Iblicans

Railroads Face I C C Probe Over Freight Rate Rise

Washington December 16 freight rate increases to the east and south prompt a probe by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Chief traffic officials and other railroad representatives testified today to justify the planned rate hikes on routes from the Mississippi River and points beyond. Rail lines named include Chesapeake and Ohio Michigan Central Norfolk and Western Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Southern Railway Erie Baltimore and Ohio Pennsylvania Lehigh Valley Wabash and Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern.

Washington Inter State Commerce Comission Mississippi River Inter State Commerce Commission Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company Southern Railway Company Erie Railroad Company Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company The Pennsylvania Company Lehigh Valley Railroad Company Wabash Railroad Company Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad Company

Auctioneers advertise cigars and wares at Kinzer's

An old time notice lists thirty thousand cigars of thirty brands at White's and a sale of gold beaded umbrellas canes and silverware at Kinzer's 412 Bland Street in a downtown auction ad.

White’s Kinzer's Bland Street

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Egro Vivian Mw Verezuela Margerita Es Navel Benningham the Post Venezuela Great Britain France Italy Horfolk Slantague Lowney White's Drug Store Mepane’ S En Ae Sakhalin Royal Baking Pay YER CO Mr Hughes Mr. Gaines Mr. Hughes Post Office Department Floyd Brewer Marcum Wayne County Joseph McTheaney MacLain Jackson County L. B. Arnold Lone Cedar C. de Kinzer Land Street Didexipron Rawr Brand Street Kinzer Corves Santa Claus Vitio County Bluefild Furniture Co Adden Mercer Merchandiag Company Blacfeld Avenue A Barnes M. Cohen, LJ Nod Cluefield Mercer Company Toy Department Vanl Jones Baker's Saloon Sesson Jewelry and Musical House Eyata Rockwood Ris H. Mebanesre
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