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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1913
Page
1
A British figure dubbed the goal baron causes intrigue as a fast rider speeds through a field without inspection. A planned trip into Kentucky is abandoned due to rain and doubts about a future ownership deal in regional mines.
D A Thomas of Cardiff visited Norfolk and the Pocahontas coal region amid speculation he planned to buy coal lands in West Virginia and eastern Kentucky. His party toured coal piers and later shifted plans from a Kentucky crossing to Kenova before returning to Roanoke.
Jan 31 report says the Conference of Hoboes began efforts to petition Congress as thousands of travelers join the push to address poverty and displacement. The gathering aims to raise awareness and seek policy change affecting itinerant workers nationwide.
The document describes machinery from Panama and calls for federal and state highway programs, and for Congress to curb immigration until work is available for the unemployed. It notes President Jefferson Davis and Miss Cora D. Hartley of Kansas City speaking on canal machinery at the convention.
Washington January 31 The senate defeated all amendments to the single six year presidential term resolution. The measure would set one six year term for the chief executive and bar election for anyone who has held the office. An Owens amendment for direct popular vote failed 35 to 33 and Paynter's six year term amendment failed 36 to 30.
The article notes broad defeat of a reform resolution with majorities opposing it. Progressives and Republicans allied with Col. Roosevelt voted against the full measure. The piece emphasizes political opposition and bloc voting patterns in the controversy.
Philadelphia dated report says Woodrow Wilson may appoint ministers beyond suggested names. He notes no limit to choices and defends his right to nominate independently. He also mentions delaying dentist visit and denies Col E M House’s Miami travel.
Joseph Smith a 72 year old farmer in Greenville Ga died by his own hand after buying a cemetery lot and erecting a monument. He told his wife she would be a widow within two weeks and she was prostrated to find him dying from the drug effects.
The treasury department moved toward smaller currency with a one third size reduction. Secretary McVeagh approved the back design pending fine arts committee approval. A Washington vignette will appear on the face of the one dollar note, with portraits for other denominations undecided.
New York readers learn that street railway companies are accused of selling goods below cost by charging only a five cent fare over too wide an area. A committee at the American Electric Railway Association mid year conference urges a fare zone system with five cents for four miles and higher rates beyond that.
Chicago hosts the National Automobile Show amid a large influx of manufacturers agents and salespeople. The Coliseum hosts main exhibits while the first regiment armory houses overflow displays with a vast basement array of parts and accessories.
West Virginia legislature approves another vote in favor of the federal income tax amendment. Governor Glasscock will sign. House rejects invitations to Roosevelt and Bryan for speeches on progressive legislation. A committee will pressure editor of Labor Argus over a socialist article accusing lawmakers of laziness. Six road measures and a sterilization bill advance in the Senate.
New York January 31 Wilson accepted Princeton students offer to escort him to the White House for his inauguration. Over 1000 Princeton youths will travel on two special trains each with thirteen cars. One car will carry Wilson and family and newspaper men to Washington. The group will attend a Princeton alumni smoker that evening. The next morning they will escort Wilson to the White House.
John Mc Gowan, who jumped from a ferry into the East River Wednesday, appeared in New York on Wednesday. The report notes the incident and Mc Gowan's actions surrounding the leap, with no further details provided in the excerpt.
In a chaotic fragment, a man is described near a tenement where his wife, holding a baby, searches the river for his body. McGowan laments nearly drowning as he recalls being cowardly and nearly submerged while attempting to reach the bottom of the scene.
The Senate convened to resume debate on a six year presidential term and to hear proposals to grant women the vote. A House session focused on Columbia’s appeal and district attention. Committees discussed ship pooling, railroad fare books, and migratory bird protections. Rep Legate of South Carolina honored.
Governor Fletcher vetoed the Vermont bill to sterilize defective criminals. Attorney General Brown called the measure unfair unjustified and discriminatory under the state constitution. The Senate later passed the measure over the veto by 19 to 18 with a January 31 session, and the House would revisit the bill Monday.
Paris reports that twenty one surviving members of the Bonnot Garnier motor bandits will be tried in the Palais de Justice next week on numerous charges of robbery and murder. A special dock and a large glass case for exhibits are prepared for the proceedings.
President and Mrs. Taft hosted a final White House dinner honoring Speaker Clark. The event marked the close of Taft’s four year term with a musical program following the meal.
A committee of legislators and Democratic state committee members agreed on six proposed measures for the current session. They include a corrupt practices act stricter public utilities regulation statewide primary law ballot reform woman and child labor and employers liability and workingmen's coalition.
Washington January 31 Diplomatic society learned that Senora Constance Lee De Pastor wife of the Spanish minister to China filed suit for annulment of her marriage. Grounds for separation are kept secret by court order. Mrs De Pastor is linked to the Lee family of Virginia.
Local snows and much colder Saturday with a wave followed by Sunday. In Virginia rain or snow Saturday then clearing and much colder with southeast portions turning cooler Sunday.
Balkan allied delegates and Turkish representatives prepare to resume hostilities in southeastern Europe. Turkish delegates claim Allies received greater concessions than expected, while Allies say Turkish aims exploit the crisis. Serbian and Bulgarian leaders forecast inevitable war as powers press for a settlement. London notes track evolving diplomacy amid warning signals from Belgrade and Sofia.
Fifteen women and girls were fined ten dollars each in Adelaide Missouri police court for wearing unprotected hatpins. One defendant refused to pay and was sentenced to seven days in jail.
Washington January 31 A House Ways and Means hearing wrapped with 600 leading hospitals urging extensions to the tariff free admission list for medicines surgical instruments and hospital science equipment. Voices cited charity and ongoing European discoveries as vital to national health and research interests.
A Norfolk court announces there will be no telegrams on Sundays. The brief notice from January 31 reports a rules amendment or court directive affecting postal or telegraphic service in the Norfolk area.
The text notes that telegraph companies are not required to deliver telegrams on Sundays except for religious services, necessity, sickness, or broader later definitions. It outlines exemptions widening the scope of non delivery.
Cipriano Castro secured release on a $500 bond after a month at Ellis Island, pending a habeas corpus hearing set for February 7. He went to a hotel and stayed indoors, claiming he was simply sightseeing and enjoying lemonade as he awaited further legal action.
Washington dispatch notes that South Carolina Governor Blease’s certificate of electors was received at the state department. It explains the practice of certificates sent to the Senate and House clerks and reveals no mechanism under the 1887 law to report the nationwide popular vote.
Berlin reports a deputation led by D. C. Chamberlain of Cleveland assured the imperial parliament committee that independent petroleum producers can meet Germany's entire oil demand if the German government furnishes tank steamers. The group answered committee questions and supplied statistics.
Izzet Pasha, new commander in chief of Turkish forces in Constantinople, was named minister of war after Kiamyr Pasha resigned from the cabinet, succeeding the late Nazim Pasha.
Washington January 31 The civil service commission reports a flood of applications from correspondence school ads promising thousands of parcels post appointments. The commission says no special examinations are planned as the service will be run by regular employees.
London reports overwhelming European public opinion in favor of peace influences the peace delegates. European diplomats say Turkey cannot offer more than yesterday's reply, justifying renewed negotiations with the Balkan allies.
New Orleans carni val season nears with hotels full of visitors and downtown in gala attire. Rex the carnival king is due next Monday with a royal flotilla. dozens of balls and masked pageants begin three weeks before Mardi Gras, reflecting long-standing traditions from ancient celebrations.
Topeka reports the January 31 vote defeated a constitutional amendment providing for recall of public officers. The measure failed in the house, ending those recall efforts for now.
Washington January 31 Special running for senator is costly says statements filed by leading candidates Davis Elkins and William Seymour Edwards. Edwards leads in expenditures with more than two thousand dollars more than Elkins. Edwards reports a total of seven thousand five hundred fifty seven dollars. Elkins reports a total of five thousand three hundred eighty one dollars.
Crude oil prices rose again at the market opening with seven cents added to principal grades. The Pennsylvania basis values reached 2.40. Some oil concerns are thriving, with one Pittsburg company declaring a 100 percent dividend.
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