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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1912

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United States Steel Denies Restraint Of Trade In Answer

The United States Steel Corporation will file a general denial to government charges, defending subsidiary formations as normal and necessary to develop trade. It traces organization, asserts economies from integration, and notes increased foreign and domestic steel trade along with broad ownership by many investors.

Trenton N. J United States Steel Corporation J. Pierpon Morgan Elbert H. Gary Charles M. Schwab Charles Steele Henry C. Frick James Gayley William H. Moore James H. Moore Percival Roberts, Jr Daniel G. Reid Norman B. Ream George W. Perkins Peter A. B. Widener Lindabury, Depue & Faulks Joseph H. Choate John G. Johnson Francis Lynde Stetson David A. Reed Raynall Bolling Richard V. Lindaburgh Steel Corporation Federal Steel Company Carnegie Steel Company United States the Steel Corporation Tennessee Coal and Tron Company Grant B

Fragmented Public Notice on Proposed Purchase Details

Fragmentary OCR text outlines a public notice about a proposed purchase and any related statements. It references continuation on another page and potential misstatements. No specific entities, dates, or amounts are readable in the available fragment.

Additional Evidence Sought On Hughes Naturalization

Washington January 31 special Congressman James A Hughes asked the House elections committee for permission to introduce further evidence on his naturalization in the Rankin Waley contest. Chairman T T Ansberry said the committee would meet again next Saturday. Ansberry issued a statement denying West Virginia papers that he laughed at Wiley counsel and dismissed the charge.

Washington James A. Hughes T. T. Ansberry House Committee On Elections Rankin Waley Hughes Ansberry West Virginia Wiley

Poison Found In Stomachs Of Sparlings

Coroner's jury rules both John Wesley Sparling, sr. and his son Peter died of poisoning. Dean Vaughn of Michigan reports arsenic in both stomachs. Other Sparling family members face trials for murder and accessory after the fact.

J. W. Sparling Peter Tye Mich John Wesley Sparling Peter Sparling Dean Vaughn University of Michigan Cyriel Albert Sparling Johnson Wesley Sparling Robert A. MacGregor Ugly Marguerite Gibbs Sparlings

Judge Condemned Federal Ruling Over Burns Release

Indianapolis January 31 The United Mine Workers adopt a resolution demanding Congress investigate Federal Judge A B Anderson for releasing Detective W J Burns who is indicted by Marion County grand jury for kidnapping in the J J McNamara arrest. The resolution criticizes Judge Anderson for taking county court documents and violat ing state law. The constitutional committee report is adopted and to take effect April 1.

Indianapolis Ind A. B. Anderson W. J. Burns Marion County J. J. McNamara Convention of the United Mineworkers of America Congress Constitution Committee

Government hears of stores of explosives

Evidence given by Patrick Boyle of Kansas City in the federal grand jury investigation suggests stores of explosives hidden by McNamara's dynamiting crew were never found. Boyle, a watchman, testified about a Kansas City explosion in August 1910 and spoke of nitro glycerine found at a spot described by Ortie McManigal.

Indianapolis Ind Patrick Boyle Kansas City Federal Grand Jury McNamara Boyle Ortie McManigal

Inauguration Set for Honduras New President and VP

Arrangements completed for the formal inauguration of General Manuel Bonilla as President of Honduras in Tegucigalpa tomorrow. Dr Francisco Bogrius will be installed as vice president. Both have been elected for four year terms.

Honduras Tegucigalpa Manuel Bonilla Francisco Bogrius

Rate Hearing at Baker Opens on Interstate Complaint

Special examiner Vassault of the Interstate Commerce Commission arrived in Baker Oregon January 31 to take testimony in the case brought by the Baker commercial club against the Oregon Washington Railway and Navigation Company seeking an interstate rate from Baker.

Baker Baker, Ore Vassault Interstate Commerce Commission Commercial Club Oregon-Washington Railway and Navigation Company

Troops Guard Strike District in Lawrence Mass

Militiamen guard the city as the strike continues in Lawrence Massachusetts. The arrest of strike leader Joseph J Etter and socialist editor Artura Glovan as alleged accessories in the shooting of Anna Lopezzo does not affect the situation, officials report.

Lawrence Mass Joseph J. Etter Artura Glovan Anna Lopezzo

Attempt to Impeach Witness Sparks Senate Committee Storm

In Washington on January 31 an effort to impeach Charles McGowan a Hines Lorimer witness sparked a stormy session as he testified he did not hear F. Wieth discuss the $100000 Lorimer fund before the Senate finance committee.

Washington, D.C Charles McGowan Hines-Lorimer F. Wieth Lorimer Senate Committee

Formal Announcement of Judge Ritz for West Virginia Supreme Court

Judge Harold A. Ritz announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. Born in Wheeling in 1873, he is a Marshall College alumnus and longtime lawyer who served as United States attorney for the southern district. Known for sound opinions as a circuit judge, he aims to serve the state on the high court with Republican support across the state.

Harold A. Ritz State Supreme Court of Appeals Judge Ritz Wheeling Marshall College Highth Judicial Circuit United States West Virginia Supreme Court Ritz

South Dakota Democrats Meet to Plan State and National Campaigns

South Dakota Democrats held a state conference in Pierre to map an aggressive campaign for this year. Attendees included E S Johnson a party committee member and potential governor candidate, and ex Senator Richard F Pettigrew who aims to succeed Gamble when his term ends next year.

South Dakota Pierre S. D Baltimore Harmon Wilson E. S. Johnson Democratic Committee United States Richard F. Pettigrew Gamble

Second census planned for Panama canal zone

Arrangements are complete for the second census of the Panama canal zone to begin tomorrow. It will enumerate all residents of the zone including Isthmian Canal Commission and Panama Railway Company employees living in Colon Porto Bello and other Isthmian locations. The first census four years ago recorded 50 003 people with about 25 000 employed on canal or railroad work.

Colon Panama Canal Zone Canal Zone Isthmian Canal Commission and Panama Railway Company Panama Porto Bello

German Paper Attacks Knox in Washington Speech Debate

The Kreuz Zeitung and a dispatch report the National Press Club remarks by Secretary Knox and German Ambassador Count Von Bernstorff. They label Knox as a bitter enemy of Germany in the United States and accuse him of seeking anti German tariff reprisals.

Knox Berlin Kreuz Zeitung Count von Bernedorff National Press Club Washington Germany United States

Severe Earthquake Shocks Jolt Alaska Coast and Interior

Cordova reports heavy earthquake shocks felt across southwestern Alaska and interior regions. Tremors reach the coast near Seward while Fairbanks notes a severe shaking in the Tanana Valley.

Cordova Alaska Seward Fairbanks Tanana

West Virginia and Virginia Weather Forecast Update

Cloudy conditions in West Virginia on Thursday with Friday fair and little temperature change. In Virginia, generally fair Thursday and Friday with little temperature change and moderate northwest winds.

West Virginia Virgina

Women voters may decide next U S election says Dr Tindall

Dr William Tindall a Susan B Anthony ally and head of the District of Columbia Equal Suffrage Association argues that woman suffrage states could cast 37 electoral votes next year and possibly determine the presidency. He notes California Colorado Idaho Utah Washington Wyoming total 37 votes and adds potential votes from three other states. The piece then covers Wyoming county’s county seat race and Mullens vs Pineville with heavy anti removal sentiment aided by Fayette county’s whiskey controversy and past courthouse fights.

Washington Jan United States West Wiliam Tindall Susan B. Anthony District of Columbia Equal Suffrage Association John Adams Thomas Jefferson Aaron Burr House Zachary Taylor Lewis Cass Hayes Tilden Grover Cleveland James G. Blaine Grover Meveland James Glaine Byee Dr. Tindall California Colorado Idaho Utah Wyoming Wyoming County Mullens Court House Pineville Fayette County Lusk Mandanus Supreme Court Attenton Nty Guyandotte West Virginia

Post outlines solution to labor problem in coming paid article

C W Post, noted for his anti union campaign, announces a final statement on the labor question. He hints that McNamara admissions and dynmite plots support his views and that his paid articles have appeared nationwide. The forthcoming piece will be published February 1st or 2nd.

Battle Creek Mich C. W. Post McNamara United States

Witnesses Warned In Sneed Trial Over Stranger Contact

Fort Worth Texas January 31 witnesses warned by Special Prosecutor Hangar not to associate with or drink with strangers. A venireman stated an attempted bribe during selection. The drinking warning linked to the illness of Edward Throckmorton, a key state witness, who is expected to recover.

Fort Worth Texas John B. Sneed Specie Hangar Edward Throckmorton Throckmoton

Garrison Revolts at Ciudad Juarez Amid Mexican Turmoil

El Paso report says the Ciudad Juarez garrison revolted against the Madero government tonight amid street firing and cries of Viva Zapata. The defection is attributed to the reported resignation of General Pascual Orozo.

el Paso Texas Ciudad Juarez Madero Pascual Orozo

William Edwards Appointed WV Delegate for Roosevelt Meeting

Charleston West Virginia January 31 William Seymour Edwards cousin of Theodore Roosevelt was named by Governor Glasscock to represent West Virginia at the Roosevelt gathering in Chicago.

West Virginia Charleston W. Va William Seymour Edwards Theodore Roosevelt Glasscock Chicago

Boston Welcomes Cardinal O Connell Return from Rome

Boston today welcomed Cardinal O Connell returning from Rome as the steamer Canopie arrived from Italy and reached quarantine. Bishop Anderson, clergy, Mayor Fitzgerald and other notables greeted him aboard the ship.

Boston O’connell Cardinal O’connell Rome Canopie Italy Anderson Fizgerald

Ohio Women After the Ballot Demonstration

Following the state mass convention of the anti saloon forces yesterday the advocates of woman suffrage had their funings here today. The purpose of the demonstration was to impress upon the members of the constitutional convention now in session the.

Ohio Plumbus

Ohio delegates press for equal suffrage clause in new constitution

Delegates from across Ohio attended a meeting and applauded speeches urging inclusion of a clause granting women the franchise in the forthcoming constitution.

Delegata Ohio

Denying anti trust violations as suit proceeds in Trenton

United States Steel Corporation and subsidiaries and directors deny government charges in the dissolution suit filed in a federal court in Trenton New Jersey. They contend the organization lowers costs and boosts foreign trade from eight to sixty million dollars annually within ten years. A related note reports the Senate passing a strengthened child labor bill with amendments prohibiting private residence investigations by a vote of fifty four to twenty.

Trenton N. J United Stats Steel Corporation United States District Court Washington Senate

Juarez Garrison Revolt Triggers American Guard Action

Texts January 31 reports Juarez garrison revolted and seized the city. Looting and gunfire lasted hours. The garrison commander and police chief were imprisoned. Americans and many locals fled to the U S side. Four cavalrymen moved to the Rio Grande bank to shield citizens. A gambling resort workers were wounded as bullets ripped the building. A passenger train heading to Chihuehuato and Mexico City was halted by the mutineers.

Juarez Chhuehue Mexico Bank of the Rio Grande

President Taft Pleased After Ohio Reception Dinner

President Taft ended a three day Ohio trip in Akron with a chamber of commerce reception and dinner. He defended the tariff board and warned it faced threat from a Democratic House. He departed at midnight for Washington, confident GOP leaders will back his delegation to the national convention.

Akron Taft Ohio Akron Chamber of Commerce Tariff Board Democratic House of Representatives Washington

Governor Glasscock Calls Roosevelt Vice Presidency Talk Ridiculous

Governor Glasscock in Charleston describes reports of his vice presidential aspirations as ridiculous following a New York visit. He discussed a conference with Colonel Roosevelt and noted President Abbott of the Outlook Company framed Roosevelt’s proposition as he understood it. He appointed William Seymour Edwards of Charleston to represent West Virginia at the Roosevelt meeting in Chicago on February 6. Edwards is Roosevelt’s cousin.

Charleston W. Va Glasscock New York Roosevelt Abbott Outlook Company Wm. Seymour Edwards West Viginia Chicago Edwards

Militia Presence Spurs Textile Mills Return to Work

In Lawrence Massachusetts a large militia force accompanied workers returning to textile mills. Mill agents reported that in one large mill about sixty percent of the regular complement reported for work, marking the busiest day since the strike began.

Lawrence Mass

Cardinal O Connell Returns to Boston

Cardinal William O Connell arrives in Boston from Rome as the first prince of the church to reside in New England. He carries expressions of papal affection and love for both Catholic and non Catholic residents and the American people.

O'Connell Boston Mass William Cardinal O'Connell Rome New England

Lynchburg Dispensary Vote Petition Circulated

Petitions were circulated in Lynchburg Virginia on January 31 asking the legislature to authorize a vote on establishing a local dispensary. Many wet supporters and drys signed the petition.

Lynchburg

Auto Explosion Ravages Attleboro Opera House Block

Fire in Attleboro Mississippi destroyed the opera house block with an estimated loss of two hundred thousand dollars. The blaze was caused by an automobile explosion according to early reports.

Attleboro Miss Opera House

New Leaders This Morning Across All Districts

In Virginia the lead changes were reported after yesterday’s balloting. Miss Jenne Sadler led the First District with 34 980 votes to 11 855 and 25 240 for others as Gary Teacher surged to first in the McDowell Mingo territory amid more than sixty thousand votes cast and several surprises.

Gary Teacher McDowell-Mingo

Surprises Mark European Tour Contest Leaders

Heavy voting in the Daily Telegraph European tour contest reshuffles the districts with new leaders Miss Jennie Sadler in District One, Miss Bernice Clark in District Two, Miss Lillian Bein kampen in District Three, and Miss Clara Brown in District Four. The event draws many first-time contenders as coins and coupons drive late-stage campaigns.

Daily Telegraph Jennie Sadler Bernice Clark Rock Lillian Beinkampen Gary Clara Brown Thip Campagn Whih

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Steel Trust Tennessee Coal and Iron House Committee Women OF the West Wyoming Court House Fayette MR. Post Ciudad Juarez Atalyst Madero Ened Production Virginia Jenne Sadler Chaperon Division Cam
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