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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1906
Page
1
Six Italians are found dead in a New York tenement house after a fire lit by arson is believed to be the work of the Mafia long active in the city. Police and firemen responded as the foreign community reels from the killings seen as wholesale executions.
Scranton Pa December 26 Thirty five typhoid cases were confirmed today bringing the monthly total to six hundred fifteen. Hospitals are crowded with many patients being refused admission due to lack of beds.
New York on December 26 records the coldest weather in memory as temperatures near zero chill residents and daily routines. Officials urge warm clothing and caution for travel amid the severe cold.
A northwest wind at 20 mph chilled the city as the thermometer dropped to eight degrees. Police found William Rieley unconscious in a Broadway doorway, with his hands frostbitten.
The preliminary counting of ballots for New York Life Mutual Life and Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Companies began under the state superintendent of insurance. Tellers and clerks sorted ballots by geographical location as the grand jury continued its investigation into the New York Life affairs with treasury department witnesses examined.
Friends and relatives of Nicholas De Raylan a Russian consulate clerk alleged to be a woman for 13 years claim they have proof he was a man and intend to exume the body to settle the question. The Russian embassy in Washington says no statement will be made.
Governmental regulation of railroad rates has been decided upon for Porto Rico. The Interstate Commerce Commission recommends and Governor Winthrop selects Jares Peabody of Chicago as railway expert to assist the government in adjusting rates on a fair and reasonable basis and to revise the present freight classification.
Japanese are flocking to the Rio Grande border seeking entry into the United States. Most are said to be discharged Japanese soldiers. Several were smuggled in yesterday at Fort Hancock but were captured today by immigration officials patrolling the border.
Paris reports Madame Anna Gould formerly Countess De Castel lane is liable to pay jointly with Count Beni two creditor claims. One claim from Mile Namidoff involves 24,000 dollars worth of Mamonds allegedly given to Count Beni.
In Piedmont West Virginia on December 26 Joe Tistenere was killed by a revolver shot fired by Rafael Angelotta Tistenere in a dispute over his wife. Angeletta wrested the weapon from Tistenere and fired, killing him.
Germany sent to the United States this year more Christmas toys than ever before by 9 895 tons. The Commerce Department estimates the long standing lead in toy exports from Germany to America.
Jackson Mississippi December 26 reports from Kemper county say quiet has returned after Governor Vardaman ordered the capital Light Guards to Scooba to relieve the Meridian company. He accompanied the troops and will confer with leaders of both races as Columbus and Macon companies move to Scooba. The latest reports list four whites and twelve blacks killed since Sunday.
Chicago is alleged by the Russian consulate to be the hub for a large scale anti-government uprising in Russia. The danger is linked to efforts to extradite Gregori Gerschmin, accused in the 1903 murders of Ministers Sipiaguine and Begolyport, with leaders here preparing to resist extradition after Gerschmin landed in San Francisco hidden in a sauerkraut barrel.
Norton Virginia December 26 Special. A dynamite blast behind Dr Whitehead’s drug store and adjacent buildings damaged eleven windows and three storefronts. Dr Whitehead narrowly escaped injury, and police report suspicions with arrests expected.
Jackson Mich December 26 A telegraph from Col DeCants commander of the militia sent to SCeoba to suppress ra ze rioting reports an uprising among the negroes and that troops are marching to the attack.
In Chicago on December 26 the first marriage under ancient Persian rites was held at the Mazdazanan Temple. The couple Hopper Miller of Montreal and Adelia Marsh of Chicago married before Dr. Hanish the Mazdazanan priest. The bride joined the temple congregation for blessings and the ceremony will be followed by a week of religious services.
New York police report a vendetta between two grooms at a riding academy. Thomas Connally was injured in a pitch fork duel with Janes Cassidy after a Christmas gifts quarrel. Cassidy is jailed awaiting Connallys outcome as doctors fight to save him.
Former Chicago Building Commissioner George Williams was released as the malfeasance indictment over the Iroquois Theatre defects was deemed faulty. The statute of limitations protects him from a new indictment. Theatre manager Davis remains to face trial.
Creel Station West Virginia December 26 A brakeman on the Little Kanawha Railroad B Ff Kinchale was attacked and badly beaten today Three men Henry Crain Charles Crain and William Corbin seized him and beat him nearly to death A warrant has been issued for the trio on malicious assault but none have been captured yet
Bargains and bargins advertised for Pedigo's clothing and fur sale dated December 27 2021. Local shoppers alerted to discounts on suits cloaks and furs with streetlevel retailer emphasis.
Paris dispatch reports a snow storm lasting over forty eight hours causing many deaths including a detachment of soldiers. Village residents in Pyrennes and Vosges face severe hunger as famine fears grow amid harsh winter conditions.
A wanderer recalls a Rhine village with centenarians and vigorous elders. He argues modern life causes shorter lives via complexity, with worry and anxiety most harmful, citing a simple field based lifestyle as a counterexample.
A reflective piece explores the thrill and fear of marriage, focusing on the split second at the wedding vows when freedom ends and binding commitment begins. It likens the transition to teetering on a precipice and notes the irreversible shift from bachelorhood to married life.
Daily Telegraph urges use of the one cent Telegraph want ads to hire staff or buy sell rent and quickly grow business with small ads. It promotes cook or house girl placements and buying or selling items, emphasizing fast returns.
Washington reports say Judge Keller of the Southern District is improving rapidly after a two month illness. A medical director calls his state an apparent cure and he now weighs 21 pounds. Rumor says Congress may create an assistant district judge post in the Southern District to aid Eliott Northcot, with two candidates for Northcott’s successor already named: H. P. D. Rummel and Capt. S. B. Avis.
Mrs. Barlow of Graham, mother of five, was granted a divorce with alimony from J. EK. Barlow of Logan. The circuit court at Welch ordered $75 monthly alimony and custody of the children to Mrs. Barlow, while the husband was denied visitation rights.
A rear end collision between Graham and Falls Mills trains damaged the engine and caboose. Fireman Leonard sustained light injuries as the rear train struck the front after the flagman was called. The crash derailed three cars and delayed passenger and freight traffic for some time.
Arrangements are completed for starting construction of the new telephone line from McComas Crane Creek Thomas to Soerington with a connection to the Bluefield Telephone Company's line. The contract will be awarded to Climax Electrical Supply & Construction Company. Work to start immediately after January 1. The line spans 20
The project spans 26 miles and should be finished in two or three months. Improved Bell telephones, akin to Bluefield systems, will be installed, improving communication between the towns. Currently mail is the sole communication link aside from some private telephone lines.
Mrs. W H Wheelwright died Monday morning at a hospital in Huntington after a brief illness. Aged about thirty, she was prominent in Bluefield social circles when her husband worked at the First National and Plat Top banks. Born Miss Booth in Bedford City Virginia, she was sister of Mrs W L Otey. Her remains were buried yesterday in Union Monroe county cemetery, her husband’s boyhood home.
The chamber of commerce seeks new members to grow the 25 000 club. Bluefield’s improvement drive gains support from public spirited citizens. Membership fee is 19 dollars. Booker will take your name. Enroll today.
Rail report notes Norfolk and Western service hauling 356 passengers in a four-coach train from Pocahontas during the holiday period. Despite a car capacity of 216, the service carried a large crowd, highlighting heavy seasonal demand amid clearance sales at Pedigo's and Sublette & Barnes promotions.
Rev. Thomas Priddy kept busy during the holidays distributing joy and aid to the poor and officiating four marriages. W. E. Preston wed Lula P. Austin from Willums on, H. N. Stump married Jen ie Hads, Millard Russell wed Ora Lamb on South Bland, and Charles Conn ington wed Maggie M. Bell in Coopertown.
A notice offers Fairview Addition lots at 3200 per front foot, touting it as a superior investment. Prospective buyers are urged to compare past values and future worth, with A S Booker & Co handling inquiries.
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