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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1908

Page

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Platt Dropped From New York Big Four For Chicago

New York report on the state Republican cues showing Senator Thomas C. Platt excluded from the Big Four to be sent to Chicago. Senator Depew may also be left outside the breastworks as control shifts toward Hughes supporters and leaders like Root Cortelyou Black Low and Odell be considered for at large posts.

New York Fifth Avenue Hotel United States Thomas C. Platt Platt Chicago Depew Senator Platt Warner Miller Frank Miller Hiscock Root Cortelyou Black Woodruff State Committee Hughes Cortelycu Schurman Cornell University Meyor Seth Low Odell

Old Ironsides survivor Moses D. Webber dies at 88

Salem Mass February 1 Moses D Webber of Salem oldest survivor of the Constitution crew is 88 today Born in Boston he began at sea at 12 and joined the navy in 1835 He served on the Constitution during Mediterranean cruises and witnessed the ship’s original forty four gun battery

Salem Mass Moses D. Webber Constitution Boston Navy

Four Die In Kansas City Rooming-House Fire

A natural gas explosion in a three story rooming house on Wyandotte Street Kansas City Missouri today killed five and burned four others. Victims included Mrs Jennie Bert Mabel Ke Porter Nina Graves and Peter Rooney and Charles Johnson all residents. Mrs Bert died trying to rouse others as smoke and flames filled hallways and exits were closed before firefighters arrived.

Kansas City Wyanedotte Street Jennie Bert Mabel KE. Porter Nina Graves Peter Rooney Charles Johnson Bert

West Virginia Weather Outlook for Sunday and Monday

Fair weather returns Sunday for West Virginia with snow in the mountains and a colder blunt wind from the west. Monday brings continued fair conditions and slightly milder cold.

West Virginia

Bryan speaks at Dover endorses Roosevelt reforms

William J. Bryan arrived from Wilmington to address a mass meeting in the Dover opera house. He praised President Roosevelt as an honest reformer and vowed to provide principles for the nation, then departed for Philadelphia for a testimonial dinner in honor of Pennsylvania state treasurer William H. Berry.

Dover Del William J. Bryan Wilmington Opera House Bryan Roosevelt Mr. Bryan Philadelphia William H. Berry Pennsylvania

Heavy Snow Delays Rail Traffic in Allegheny Region

Huntington West Virginia February 1 heavy snow blanketing the Alleghenies for hours last night and today causes rail traffic to slow to a crawl. In many places the snow is three feet deep hindering travel and operations.

Huntington W. Va Alleghenies

Stock Market Outlook From 1907 Panic Impact

Henry Clews argues easy money supports stock values amid mixed signals. He notes rising bank reserves, weaker loan demand, and cheaper credit boosting bonds and preferred stocks while rail earnings falter. He expects a gradual readjustment with potential early improvement if crops and elections favor stability.

Railroad and Industria Corporation Wall Street Steel Trust Carenegie Varus United States Aken Ocal New York Oaigh Mans

Destructive cyclone devastates Wesson area

A cyclone near Wesson Mississippi killed eight and injured four with about 100 more affected. Debris damaged or destroyed cabins and scattering churches, cotton gins, and stores. Damage estimated from 300000 to possibly 500000 dollars.

Wesson Miss Here

Detroit Bonds Defaulted. RR Placed Under Receivers

Detroit, Feb 1 The Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad went into receivership at the request of Knickerbocker Trust Co New York alleging default on 17 million dollars of outstanding bonds District Judge Swi appointed George K Lowell vice president and general manager and Benjamin F Warren Detroit attorney as receivers

Detroit, Mich Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad Knickerbocker Trust Company New York Swi Federal Court George K. Lowell Benjamin F. Warren Detroit

Welcome American Fleet at Puntas Arenas Harbor

The American battleship steered into Puntas Arenas harbor on Feb 1 and anchored at 12 50 p m. Citizens from the town and Chillan representatives awaited the visitors on deck as the Chillan cruiser Chalcabuca lay at anchor nearby in the harbor.

Puntas Arenas Strait of Magellan Puntas Arenas Harbor Republic Chalcabuca

Fears For Safety Of Steamship Bluefields

Philadelphia observers report fears for the Bluefields overdue after leaving Jacksonville January 21 under Captain Wiggins with a crew of 195. The ship was due in Philadelphia three days after departure and had not arrived after more than eight days, prompting safety concerns.

Bluefields Philadelphia Jacksonville Wiggins

Prince Manuel Wounded as Royal Carriage Attacked

Reported shooting during a royal carriage journey left Prince Manuel slightly wounded after assassins fired carbines. King killed with head and chest wounds. crown prince died en route to hospital. Queen Amelie, in the carriage, shielded a companion and escaped unharmed.

Amelie

Assassination of King Carlos and Crown Prince at Lisbon

Lisbon dispatch reports King Carlos and Crown Prince Louis Philippe assassinated in a royal carriage near Praca de Commer Vie, after return from Villas Vieja. Three attackers killed by guards. Queen Amelie unhurt. Prince Manuel wounded. confusion and rapid fire described.

Lisbon Porugal Carlos Louis Philippe Villas Vieja Praca de Commer Vie Manuel Amelie Prines

Wood to Leave Philippines for European Leave

Washington reports Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood will end his command in the Philippines on February 1 and take months of rest in Europe before resuming duty. He may become chief of staff or command the eastern department, with army officials noting his seniority and close ties to the president and secretary of war.

Washington Leonard Wood Philippines United States Europe Frederick D. Grant Department of the East J. Franklin Dell Bell Young Chi Yee Ates Ell Henry ©. Corbin St. Louis Arthur MacArthur Corbin Taft Wood Army War Department Fred C. Ainsworth Secretary of War Asvistanul Secretary of War

Home Bank Fails to Open Under Run in Brooklyn

The Home Bank of Brooklyn, a state institution with $100,000 capital and $53,670 in surplus and profits, did not open for business today after a run began yesterday. The closure is stated not to affect the national institution in Brooklyn.

New York Home Bank of Brooklyn

Thaw Is Placed In Mattewan Asylum After Not Guilty Verdict

Harry K Thaw, adjudged not guilty by reason of insanity in the Stanford White murder case, was ordered confined as a dangerous lunatic at Mattewan State Hospital. He left the Tombs for the asylum with his wife and brother, expressing belief he is sane but must await release proofs. The court verdict sparked hours of cheering in the courtroom.

New York Stanford White Harry Kendal State Hospital Mattewan White-Bedaell Hudson River Thaw Métewan Mitewan Thaw Associated Pres Grand Central Station Josiah Thaw Russell Peabody Daniel O'Reilly Mattewin Littleton

Senator Davis Hosts Dinner for Railroad President

Washington February 1 ex Senator J Davis of West Virginia hosted a dinner at Senator Elkins home in honor of Oscar N Murray president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Guests included ICC Chairman Knapp and Commissioner Cockrell Erie President Underwood Pennsylvania VP Pugh James E Speyer and Pittsburg and Lake Erie VP Schoonmaker.

Washington Oscar N. Murray Baltimore & Ohio Railroad J. Davis West Virginia Elkins Senator Davis Knapp Cockrell Interstate Commerce Commission Underwood Erie Railroad Pugh Pennsylvania James E. Speyer New York City Schoonmaker The Pittsburg & Lake Erie Railroad

Witness Testimony in Charleston Impeachment Case

Charleston witnesses testifies in the impeachment of Judge John S. McDonald president of the county court. Witness Laurence of Walker Lawrence Co testifies the firm paid the judge nearly twelve thousand dollars for influence in granting salvery licenses to named persons.

Charleston W. Va A. C. Laurence Walker, Lawrence & Co John S. McDonald Lawrence

Blue Ribbon Extracts Reach Ten Years of Popularity

Ten years of sales growth establish Blue Ribbon Extracts as the leading brand, outselling all competitors and marking a decade of market dominance.

Distilled Water Sold at All Hours by Local Store

Pure PALATA BLE Distilled Water bottled by Bluefield Bottling Co. offered at company price. Customer can order any quantity with consistent in stock supply. Reynolds at Altwood Hotel available for orders.

Bluefield Bottling Co

Full Course Dinner at Windsor Hotel Daily

An advertisement notes a full course dinner served from 1 to 3 pm daily at the Windsor Hotel for 50 cents. It also lists J M Echols as an insurance agent offering fire health and life coverage and invites readers to drop a card for personalized service.

Windsor Hotel J. M. Echols Thornton Ildg

Also Mentioned on This Page

BIG Four Bluefield Avenue Near C. G. Phelps E. M. Leffler Superior Supply CO Bluefield, W. Va Ll. B. Reynolds Altamont Hotel L. E. Tierney W. H. Thomas Presid R. E. Bolling W. B. Hicks Uefield Carter J. .N. Vance D. R. Wood Cashier Union Bank and Tpuse Company Edwin Manon W. C. Pollock L. A. Hooper First National Bank of Bluefield Rhe Fifth Henry Clews Portegal-Brutalle-Olain Mississippi Prince Manuel Home Bank Brooklyn Institution Harry Thaw Mattewan Asylum Baltimore & Ohio McDonald Lt. Reynolds Altwonmt Hotel Daily Telegraph George Elliot
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