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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1908

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Campaign Funds Spent Charged In Connecticut Inquiry

An election court in New Haven opened a case against Governor elect George L Lilley and associates over alleged corrupt practices. Complainant George L Fox co authored the act, while Lilley’s spending reported that more than $23 000 was paid through a financial agent to secure election in November.

New Haven Conn Silas A. Robinson William L. Bennett George L. Fox George L. Lilley Stiles Judson Lucien F. Burpee Lilley Walter C. Fleming New York Hughes Connecticut

Campaign spending and alleged vote influence in Lilley race

Judge A Heaton Robinson reports spending 33000 in campaign while anti Lilley Republicans total 15000. Professor Fox sues to probe Lilley alleging payments to Waterbury saloon keepers and other firms to sway electors, plus funds funneled to social clubs and undisclosed payees and delegates, with Lilley agents implicated in distributing money.

A. Heaton Robinson Fox Lilley Waterbury

Pittsburg Graft Investigation Extends Political Bribery Case

Pittsburg Pennsylvania reports no new arrests today in the councilman bribery scandal after seven councilmen and two former bankers were arrested Monday night. An official statement from A Leo Weil of the Voters League says further arrests are expected, with defense claiming investigators pressed politically to uncover how far detectives would go.

Pittsburg A. Leo Weil Voters’ League

Moscow Police Chief Killed in Submarine Mine Clash

Baron Cotte head of the secret political police was killed and Colonel Muraki wounded in a fierce encounter with revolutionists entrenched in a submarine mine. Several policemen died or were wounded as troops were summoned to aid the police and a regular battle followed.

Moscow Baron Cotte Muraki

Blue Ribbon dominates southern extract market for 11 years

Time will Tell notes Blue Ribbon has grown to become the leading brand of extracts in the south over 11 years. R. M. Fox, jeweler on Red Lot, advertises a holiday line featuring watches and jewelry.

R. M. Fox Red Lot

Prince George to Succeed as George V amid Public Curiosity

London reports note growing public focus on the future king Prince George as King Edward VII ages. The Prince of Wales, aged about forty five, is described as retiring and little known politically or in tastes, with his navy background and family connections shaping the looming monarchy.

London Edward Prince of Wales England Prince George George Frederick Ernest Albert Earl of Chester Duke of Cornwall Edward VII Great Britain and Ireland George V Queen Alexandra Prince Albert Victor Navy Princess Victoria Mary of Teck Princess May Duke of Cambridge Victoria Duke of Teck Kensington Palace Queen Victoria Duke of Clarence May Princess of Wales

Prince George charms as family man over court life

The article portrays Prince George as quieter than King Edward at the same age, preferring family life and fly fishing over court ceremony. It notes his past escapades in youth, then his marriage bringing a restrained, well-dressed demeanor focused on private life rather than government or society pressures.

England Edward Prince George London King

Gomez Recognized as Supreme Leader in Bloodless Venezuelan Revolution

Caracas reports that Juan Vicente Gomez has been officially and unofficially recognized as supreme authorities after a peaceful coup. A December cable from Castro hints the former president may not know of his overthrow while conditions in Venezuela appear satisfactory.

Caracas Venezuela Port of Spain Trinidad Juan Vincent Gomez Gomez Castro la Guayra

Bankrupt Publisher of Poor's Manual Faces Liabilities

New York Dec 26 Henry A Poor a prominent Wall Street banker and longtime publisher of Poor's Manual of Railroads failed his firm H W Poor Co assigned to Mark T Cox of Robert T Winthrop Co without preference. Liabilities likely at least 5 000 000 plus. partners withdrew amid the collapse. Washington Dec 26 leaders seek a special tariff session after the inauguration to be brief and end before hot weather. Taft favors the plan.

New York Henry A. Poor Wall Street H. W. Poor & Co No. 32 Mark T. Cox Robert T. Winthrop & Co Poor Washington Congress Taft

Jury Unable to Reach Verdict in Beach Hargis Case

The Irvine Kentucky jury in the Beach Hargis case reported they could not agree and asked to be discharged. Judge Adams ordered the jurors back to their room for further deliberation.

Hargis Irvine Beach Adams

Repudiation of Paint Creek Agreement Reaches National Board

President T. L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers repudiates the Paint Creek Kanawha accord and sends the dispute to the national executive board. Local officers who signed the separate pact will be asked to show cause for their actions. Governor Dawson had urged the separate agreement.

Mine Workers Union Charleston W. Va Paint Creek Kanawha Coal Operators Association T. L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America National Executive Board Dawson The Coal Operators Association Lewis

Griscom 10 Retire From Rome Post Pursues Home Plan

Rome Dec 26 American Ambassador Lloyd C Griscom has given up his Del Drago palace residence and plans to retire from the diplomatic service. Reports say the U S government may buy embassy quarters or Griscom may seek new lodging. He has reportedly forwarded resignation to Washington and declined further office after President Roosevelt’s retirement. He notified King Victor Emmanuel and Signor Tittoni, who expressed deep regret.

Rome Lloyd C. Griscom del Drago Palace United States Griscom Foreign Office Washington Roosevelt Victor Emanuel Signor Tittoni

Claus Spreckels Dies at 98 in San Francisco

Claus Spreckels, renowned sugar magnate, died of pneumonia at 4 30 this morning in San Francisco. Born in Lamstadt Germany in 1828 he arrived in the United States in 1846 and later built the Bay Sugar Refinery in 1868. He expanded refineries and promoted beet sugar farming and invested in Philadelphia refineries Oceanic Steam Ship Company and other ventures.

San Fracisco Cal Claus Spreckles Lamstadt Germany United States Charleston D. C New York San Francisco Bay Hawaii Philadelphia Oceanic Steamship Company

Miners Threaten to Burn Million-Dollar Plant

Stearns Kentucky December 26 Two companies of state militia head to Stearns after Governor Wilson receives a request amid miners threat to set fire to a plant valued at two million dollars. Local tensions rise as authorities act to prevent violence and protect the facility.

Kentucky Stearns

Strikes Threaten Stearns Plant After Battle Amid Riots

After yesterday’s clash that left a deputy U S marshal and a striking miner dead, Stearns Coal and Lumber fears nightly assaults on its $2 million plant. State guards from Somerset and Lexington mobilized, with troops to guard the bank and hotels. Deputy Ryan is still missing, with fears he died in the melee. Simpson, hotel owner and alleged strike leader, fled into the mountains after the blaze.

Ryan Simpson

Defense Outline in Hains Murder Case Presented to Jury

In Flushing New York the defense for Thornton Hains and brother Captain Peter C. Hains Jr. in the Bayside killing of William E. Annis last August is laid out. Attorney Joseph Shay claims the state’s evidence is false and will show Hains sought to prevent a meeting with Annis and that his brother was unbalanced and armed only to avert danger.

Flushing N. Y Thornton Jenkings Hains Peter C. Hains, Jr William E. Annis Bayside Long Island Joseph Shay Haines Shay Thornton Hains Annis Thornton Peter C. Hains Mr. Shay Captain Hains Mrs. Annis

Marathon record set by M Maloney in Rye to New York race

M Maloney of the Trinity Athletic Club Brooklyn established a new world record for the full marathon distance by finishing first in a Rye to Columbus Circle race in two hours thirty six minutes twenty six seconds.

New York M. Maloney Trinity Athletic Club Brooklyn Rye Columbus Circle New York City

Congressman Davey Dies After Illness in Louisiana

Congressman Robert C. Davey of Louisiana died today after several months of illness in New Orleans. The death ends his service in the House of Representatives and follows a long period of health decline.

Davey New Orleans Robert C. Davey Louisiana

Purity label ties Saver's to Flavoring Extracts

The Saver's brand claim links purity to flavoring extracts, noting a standard for over twenty years. Also advertised are DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve touted as the best for cuts scratches burns and piles and available at all druggists.

Saver’s DeWitt

Johnson Wins World Heavyweight Title at Rosehutter's Bay

The fight between Jack Johnson and Tommy Burns ended in the 14th round when police stopped Burns from further blows. Referee McIntosh awarded Johnson the title after Burns was unable to defend himself. Burns praised Johnson as superior while Johnson remained fresh.

Jack Johnson Galveston Texas Rosehutter’s Bay Tommy” Burns James J. Jeffries Burns Sidney Australia McIntosh Johnson Sam Fitzpatrick Mullins Umholz Lang Bryant Keating O'Keefe O'Donnell Burke Russell

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Weinman Superior Supply CO Bluefield W.V S. M. Smith J. Lea Harne Edw. Cooper F. L. Black Fidelity Banking & Trust Company Thos. Cooper D. H. Thomas J. Tracy Walker J. M. Sanders L. G. Toney J. Lee Horne H. I. Shott W. H. Thomas Edwin Mann W. C. Pollock L. A. Hooper First National Bank of Union Bank and Trust Company P. QO Flat Top National Bank Bluefield, W. VA E. Tierney, Nt . Thomas Esident R. E. Bolling W. B. Hicks Pringe Wales Weather Forecast West Virginia East Portion Gomez Supreme Poor's Manual the Miller Supply CO TL Lew National Italy Washinton Hains Defense Negho Wind Tommy Burns Gong Busy Bee Restaurant Princeton Ave el Elgins Walthams Henry Rodgin
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