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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1906
Page
1
President Roosevelt released a proclamation urging Americans to send aid through the Red Cross as floods left crops ruined across a 40000 square mile district, causing fifteen million people to face starvation and thousands of homes destroyed. The call appeals to national generosity during the holiday season.
The president declares a long allied friendship and asks Congress at the next session to authorize transports to carry essential supplies. He urges contributions for food and other necessities be sent to the American National Red Cross Society.
Mrs. Annie Pugh aged sixty from Gore Frederick County Virginia is visiting her son in Baltimore and is cutting a fourth set of teeth. Two canines are nearly erupted and white spots on gums indicate more teeth forming. Her third set was extracted last spring by her son-in-law Dr. Alfred M. Shagogue, with whom she remains while awaiting new false teeth.
The president sends the assistant attorney general to Texas to gather evidence on negro rioting, seen as accepting Senator Foraker's challenge. He aims to defend his dismissal of three companies of the 25th infantry. Purvis’ mission seeks evidence of their guilt in sport, with a looming political battle that may decide the next Republican nominee.
New York on December 23 marks a quiet Christmas with business suspensions and widespread charity. Arrangements provide dinners for at least 25 000 in hospitals asylums missions and benevolent institutions while the Salvation Army Volunteers of America and others continue their annual dinner distributions. Theatres will hold special matinees as usual.
Washington notes Clara Barton the Red Cross founder turns eighty five on Tuesday. After forty years of charitable work she rests in Glen Echo near Washington on the Potomac, yet remains active despite her frail frame.
Fort Dodge Iowa Dec 23 Doctors have given up James Hilcomb who is dying from an attack of hiccoughs that has lasted three weeks. The continual spasmodic action has weakened his heart and death will soon follow unless a cure can be found though all known remedies have failed.
Police in Lexington Kentucky rounded up a large gang described as the worst in years. The raid yielded the biggest haul of criminals the department has ever made, ending a wave of terror in the city and surrounding countryside.
Nashville December 23. W H Gatchell, superintendent of the Nashville division, is named superintendent of transfers for the entire system with headquarters in Washington. This is a new position on the Southern. Fresh cut flowers. Get them at Crockett's. 12-23-21 Pete.
Chicago reports the life dedication of Lee Glessner Creel two to become the Allied Printing Trades Council’s youngest recruit. The two year old son of labor editor H. H. Creel will participate in the customary ceremonies, after a prior baptism in September consecrating his life to organized labor.
In Arkansas, following a court order, a large portion of Mammoth Springs will be sold at public auction. The sale includes one of the region’s largest flour mills and a cotton mill, along with over five hundred city lots. The town once prospered on mills and dam power but now jederes a final sale to settle outstanding plans.
Captain Macklin, shot by a suspect Friday night, remains improving in Elrene Oklahoma. Doctors expect recovery from the wound as the shooter remains at large.
Chicago reports no perceptible change as saloons remain open on December 23 despite Anti-Saloon League efforts. Many establishments conduct business quietly, with no strong closure action observed.
The British tramp steamer Kirkham left Hamburg on November 18 and faced heavy weather off the north coast of Scotland. It endured furious west-southwest gales across the North Atlantic with tremendous seas flooding decks and causing damage. German fireman Bernard Fischer died of heart disease and was buried at sea.
Barkersfield Cal December 23 Miner Hicks, rescued from a tunnel tomb after fifteen days, is in good condition and in hospital. Doctors and visitors report he is in better spirits and only slightly worse for the ordeal, likely to recover in a few days.
Advertisement touts Fairview Addition as superior for homes in Bluefield and promotes a free lot proposition via A. S. Booker & Co. It also boasts the largest consignment of fireworks ever received in Bluefield offered at cost prices at the Surprise Stores and the 5 & 10 Cent Stores.
Ottewa Ontario December 23 It is rumored the Knights of Columbus will boycott French goods because of the Vatican French government dispute.
New York dispatch reports all ocean liners arriving today faced severe weather from departure into the crossing. The worst experience noted as ships rode heavy seas and strong winds, challenging crews and passengers.
Five men, including Taylor Mulligan and Taylor Crockett, were injured near Rock when dynamite exploded after a stone dropped into a drilled hole. Mulligan died at 5 AM in Rock. others, John Mulligan, Charles Crockett, and Jim Mulligan, were treated at Deepwater hospital in Radford and at Rock.
The remains of W. W. Cook, suddenly died at Williamson, were brought to Graham and laid to rest beside his wife in West Graham Cemetery. Cook was superintendent of the Warfield Coal Company and a prominent member of the Bluefield Elks Masonic Lodge of Poca Knights of Pythias. He appeared in good health hours before death. He leaves six children, two grown, plus brothers and a sister.
The Buckhannon college marks its 17th year with a fine new building and enrollment surpassing pre fire levels. Officials expect winter and spring terms to exceed all prior terms as diverse courses and strong music and commerce departments attract students.
Large crowd attends opening services at Bland Street Methodist Church despite bad weather. Dr. Long preaches at 11 am with Jas A Burrow D D delivering the evening sermon. musical program praised.
The Bluefield polo team travels to Roanoke January 3 4 and 5 for a return series with Roanoke. The Bluefield squad is confident of winning the series as several supporters accompany the trip.
The latest success Along the Kennebec is set for Christmas evening at the Opera House. The New England village plot follows a waif from an ill-fated marriage, a heartless father, a daughter driven away, and a child facing a harsh world. A full scenic production with band and orchestra is promised, along with lively comedy and music.
Passenger train No. 6 from Clinch Valley was side-swiped by a light engine west of the freight station. The express car was badly damaged and an extra express car was torn from its trucks. No injuries were reported as passengers were shaken but safe.
The steamer Vigilancia recovered seven shipwrecked sailors from the Adam W. Spiers, wrecked December 1 on the Gingerbread group near the Bahama islands. The crew, part of the schooner’s crew, were saved as the vessel foundered.
The article previews rustic dramas with New England settings as highly popular with American audiences, citing examples like The Old Homestead and The Country Fair as proof of their strong appeal. It discusses the enduring appeal of these plays and suggests more such works will tour.
New York fighter Maroney declares he will overwhelm Billy Adams in a ten round bout at Bluefield Skating Rink on Christmas afternoon at four. He boasts of past street-fighter grit and warns the hometown rival will feel the impact when the bell rings.
A public notice offers a gold reward to the person who before January 1907 at noon writes the best fifty word reason for purchasing a Jot at Midway. The award will be decided by three impartial men led by W. D. Roberts, Agent, Graham Virginia.
Fireworks go on sale at cost at the Surprise store and at the Five and Ten Cent store, drawing shoppers seeking bargain holiday displays. The promotions highlight dramatic price cuts and limited stock availability.
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