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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1911

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Goulds Prepare for Major Society Wedding in New York

Miss Vivien Gould and Lord Decies of London plan a grand ceremony at St Bartholomew's Church with a lavish reception at the Gould town house. The wedding party includes maid of honor Edith Gould and bridesmaids Louise Cromwell and Beatrice Claflin, with Lord Alastair Graham as best man.

New York Vivien Gould George J. Gould Lord Decies London St. Bartholomew's Church Madison Avenue David H. Greer Leighton Parks Lord Alastair Graham Royal Navy Duke of Montrose Edith Gould Emeline Holmes Jabish Holmes Louise Cromwell Oliver Cromwell Washington Beatrice Claflin Arthur Claflin Lakewood Allison Pierce Winslow Philip Randolph Philadelphia Gloria Gould Diana Dalziel F. Y. Dalziel Earl Percy Lord Campys Phoenix Ingraham Robin Gray Robert H. Russell Frank W. Crowninshield Moncure Robinson Anthony Drex Fifth Avenue Goulds The Kingdon Jay Anthony J. Drexel, Jr Miss Gould Margaretta Drexel Maidstone Jord Decies Seventh Hussars Distinguished Service Order House of Lords Marquis Waterford William Beresford Beresford Arthur Beresford Florence Miller Providence R. I Alberta John George Beresford Emilie Iselin Adrian Iselin

Lord Beresford Weds American Widow of Marlborough

New York reports Lord William Beresford married the American widow of the duke of Marlborough. She was previously Miss Lillian Price, daughter of Commodore Cicero Price of the United States Navy.

New York Lord William Beresford Duke of Marlborough Lillian Price Cicero Price United States Navy

Why Watson Failed to Kill Ship Subsidy

Washington February 4 Special Senator Smith of Maryland explains how Senator Watson missed a vote on the ship subsidy bill on his first day in the Senate. He says attempts to pair Watson with other senators failed and a vote was not expected that day. Watson, exhausted from elections and travel, went to his hotel after being informed a vote was unlikely.

Washington Senator Smith Maryland Watson Senate Scott Senator Tallaferro Warren Jones

Million Farmers Rally Against Reciprocity Treaty

The National Grange with about one million farmers in thirty states moved to defeat Congress ratification of the Canadian reciprocity treaty. A special Hotel Manhattan meeting adopted a resolution opposing the bill and urged members to pressure their lawmakers. The legislative committee includes Na hum J. Bachelder Robert Jones and T C Atkeson.

New York National Grange Congress Legislative Committee of the Grange Hotel Manhattan Nahum J. Bachelder Concord N. H Robert Jones South Bend Ind T. C. Atkeson Morgantown W. Va

Revolution in Honduras Near End Says General Bonilla

Washington reports General Bonilla head of the Honduran revolution will accept a US mediated armistice within days to halt the conflict that has divided the republic. Commander Davis of the gunboat Tacoma relayed the wireless update.

Honduras Bonilla United States Little Republic Davis Tacoma

Miners Condemn Resignation Call Against Mitchell

In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on February 4 a thousand United Mine Workers condemned the Columbus miners convention call for John Mitchell to resign from the National Civic Federation or the miners' organization. A resolution was adopted urging him to retain his mothership in the federation.

Wilkesbarre iAt United Mine Workers Mine ‘Workers Columbus John Mitchell National Civic Federation Miners’ Organization Mitchell

Problems for College Men

United States Senator George Sutherland of Utah spoke to the Michigan alumni gathering in New York. He warned that college men face failing the nation’s tasks without caution prudent action and deliberate courage amid demands for haste.

New York United States George Sutherland Utah Senate University of Michigan

Youngest Bishop Hickey Celebrates Fiftieth Birthday

Rochester New York February 4 Right Rev Thomas F Hickey of Rochester one of the youngest U S Roman Catholic hierarchy members received congratulations on his fiftieth birthday anniversary He was born in Rochester educated at St Josephs Provincial Seminary Troy appointed coadjutor to Bishop McQuaid in 1905 and succeeded to the bishopric in 1909.

Rochester N. Y Thomas F. Hickey America Hickey St. Joseph's Troy McQuaid

Floor of the House Almost A Prize Fighting Exchange

The report notes Macon and Stanley exchanging epithets as the floor nearly erupts into a prize fight. A former member denounces a reporter and the sergeant at arms while members and newspaper men push back against the flare of accusations.

House clash over harsh remarks ends with edited records

Washington reports a heated floor battle in which Representative Macon of Arkansas and Representative Stanley of Kentucky exchanged strong words. After adjournment a local reporter confronted Macon and was restrained by guards until Norris persuaded Macon to remove the exchange from records.

Washington Representative Macon Arkansas House of Representatives House Macon Stanley Kentucky Representative Norris Nebraska

Personal exchanges enliven house session in Washington event

In Washington on February 4 the House session grew lively due to heated exchanges between Representatives Mason of Arkansas and Stanley of Kentucky. Friends intervened to restore order as remarks were stricken from the records, and Macon attacked newspaper reporters in the gallery over coverage of clerk salary raises. The Senate was not in session.

Washington Mason Arkansas Stanley Kentucky Macon Senate

Dolliver Memorial Sunday Observed Across Iowa Churches

Des Moines Iowa February 4 all Methodist Episcopal churches in Iowa and many others plan to observe Dolliver Memorial Sunday in recognition of the late Senator Jonathan P Dolliver and his work advancing church benevolences and missions.

Des. Moines Methodist Episcopal Iowa Dolliver Jonathan P. Dolliver

Dora Doxey Married One Man Too Many

Bigamy case against Dora Doxey is set for trial in Layton Missouri on Monday but may be postponed again because of her illness. She is accused of marrying William J. Erder while still married to Dr Loren B. Doxey, and was acquitted last summer in St. Louis on a murder charge related to Erder.

Layton, Mo Dora Doxey

Weather forecast for West Virginia and Virginia

West Virginia shows increasing cloudiness with rain or snow by Sunday night or Monday. Virginia expects fair but colder Sunday, with rain Monday and moderate west winds shifting to the east.

West Virginia Virginia

Opening of British Parliament Sparks Ceremonial Splendor

London February 4 Everything is ready for Parliament's opening Monday with state ceremony expected to attract wide attention. Security measures aim to curb suffragette demonstrations near Westminster as the king presides in full field marshal uniform beside Queen in ermine gown and jewels. The royal family and state dignitaries assemble among robes and plumes.

London Westminister House of Lords Order of the Garter Duchess of

Hutchinson Coal Buys Cook Coal Plant in Meadow Brook

The Hutchinson Coal Company of Fairmont purchased the Cook Coal and Coke Company's mining plant and other Meadow Brook property for 175000 dollars. The Meadow Brook site spans nearly 1000 acres and lies on the Camden coal along the West Fork river, noted as a premier plant in the area.

Clarksburg W. Va Hutchinson Coal Company Fairmont Cook Coal and Coke Company Meadowbrook Camden West Fork River

Coal properties sold to Cincinnati syndicate for 600000

Report from Williamson West Virginia dated February 4 states War Eagle coal properties have been sold to a Cincinnati syndicate for $600,000. The deal was described as a major coal property transfer in the region.

Big Coal Williamson W. Va War Eagle Cincinnati

Sun Snowstorm Shocks Springfield Readers

Springfield mass reports a sun snowstorm with an inch of snow falling while the sun shone brightly yesterday in western Massachusetts.

Springfield Mass Massachusetts

General Cronje Dead in Transvaal

General Piet A Cronje a noted Boer general died here today in Transvaal on February 4 reportedly after illness.

Cronje Kledksdrop Transvaal Piet A. Cronje

Mine Rescue Car To Visit Bluefield This Week

Government mine rescue car number six will stop in Switchback today and Bramwell tomorrow for free demonstrations. Miners attend talks on sanitation hookworm typhoid and use of oxygen helmets and first aid equipment. Public interest remains high with crowds at night sessions and coal companies supplying lighted halls.

Bramwell Norfolk and Western Rucker

Bribe probe fears stall as West Virginia legislature acts

In Charleston on February 4 the senate and house of delegates conducted routine business while avoiding a formal investigation into bribery charges raised by Senator Bland and Delegate Hubbard. A key clash over relocating the Concord Normal School between Oak Hill and Athens remains heated with legal opinions cited. The prohibition amendment timing differs between chambers, and an attempt to align dates failed. Salmons local option bill moved to its first committee hearing with support and opposition noted.

Charleston W. Va Senate House of Delegates Bland Hubbard Oak Hill Athens Concord Normal School Johnson Fayette House

Federals Ordered to Hold Juarez Against Invasion

In El Paso on February 4 1911 insurgents under General Orozco and Blanco planned an attack on Juarez with 1200 troops. Orozco proposed federal evacuation to avoid bloodshed, offering safe march out with small arms. Juarez authorities were told not to surrender.

el Paso Texas Juarez Orozco Blanco A. N. Garcia Orozeco Mexico City

Fierce Battle Near Juarez Involving Orosco Blanco and Rabago

El Paso Texas February 4. Orosco and Blanco joined forces south of Juarez to clash with Colonel Rabago near the Northwestern line. The battle began at seven o clock and has raged without interruption since.

el Paso Texas Orosco Blanco Orozco Juarez Rabago

Moody Bible Institute marks 25th founding anniversary

Chicago on February 4 reports hundreds of graduates and former students return to celebrate Moody Bible Institute’s twenty-fifth anniversary. The jubilee extends through the week with events including an anniversary sermon by Rev. Reuben A. Torrey, former superintendent.

Chicago Moody Bible Institute Dwight L. Moody Moody Reuben A. Torrey

Notable Religious Speakers At Institute Lectures

The program lists distinguished religious figures including Bishop Cheney and Bishop Vincent plus Dr J Wilbur Chapman John Willis Baer Charles M Alexander and Rev Charles Stelzle delivering lectures at the institute and related events.

Bishop Cheney Vincent J. Wilbur Chapman John Willis Baer Charles M. Alexander Charles Stelzle

Postmaster General Wrath over Railway Mail Service

Washington reports Postmaster General Hitchcock is deeply angered by inefficiency and mismanagement within the railway mail service. He conducts a personal inquiry, signaling possible drastic actions and potential reorganizations, with rumors of resignations among senior officers denied by Hitchcock.

Washington Hitchcock Railway Mail Joseph Stewart Alexander Grant

Senator Terrell Stricken. Taken to Washington Hospital

Washington February 4 Senator Joseph M Terrell of Georgia was suddenly stricken with indigestion and rushed to George Washington University Hospital where his condition is reported serious.

Washington Joseph M. Terrell Georgia George Washington University Hospital

Reciprocal Canada Agreement Stands or Falls in House Panel

Washington hearings revealed the Canadian reciprocal agreement must stand as a whole. Chairman Payne said the panel would hear all in Washington by 5 pm February 9, including Pacific coast lumbermen, to address new conditions since the tariff bill hearings two years ago.

Washington House Committee On Payne Mr. Payne

First Week of Corn Exposition Concludes in Columbus

Columbus Ohio February 4 The National Corn Exposition closes its first week with a Conservation Day program led by the Ohio State Conservation Association. Chair Jas R Garfield former interior secretary presided as speakers included Gilford Pinchot former U S chief forester and William C Brown president of the New York Central Railway Company.

Columbus Ohio State Conservation Association Jas. R. Garfield Secretary of the Interior Gilford Pinchot United States William C. Brown New York Central Railway Company

Taft Credits Hoyt For Canadian Reciprocity Success

President Taft at Yale Alumni Association banquet praises the late Henry M. Hoyt as chiefly responsible for the success of the present Canadian reciprocity agreement. He also pays high tribute to Lloyd W. Bowers, solicitor general and fellow Yale man, whom he hoped to elevate to the Supreme Court.

Washington Taft Yale Alumni Association Henry M. Hoyt State Department Yale Lloyd W. Bowers United States Watt Supreme Court of the

Great International Tribunal envisioned by jurists in New York

United States Supreme Court Justice William R. Day told University of Michigan alumni in New York that a great international tribunal to settle world controversies is foreseen. He said the United States Supreme Court would serve as a prototype for such a body.

Great International Tribunal New York United States Supreme Court William R. Day University of Michigan United States Aupreme Court Justice Day

Incendiary Faces Second Term

Guilty with mercy recommended was the verdict in Parkersburg West Virginia in the criminal court case of Joseph Jones alias Face Deem charged with incendiarism Deem was arrested six weeks ago by the Ohio penitentiary at Columbus where he served six years for burning a livery stable at Marietta Ohio

Parkersburg W. Va Joseph Jones Face Deem Deem Ohio Columbus Marietta

Mr Gaines Honored by Speaker Cannon in Congress

West Virginian Rennier Watson was named to multiple committees as new oversight lines formed. Representative Gainer, a Cannon ally, is tapped to chair the committee of the whole during the agricultural appropriation debate. Pension bills for West Virginians pass the House and nominations for army and postmaster posts move forward.

Representative Gainer Cannon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Vivien Would Delmonico’s Gould Mansion Smith Armistic Methodist Bluefield Norfolk and Western Field Moody Bible School Terrell Stricken House Committee On Ways and Means Saws Garfield and Pinchot Hoyt MR. Gaines Rennier Watson Mississippi River Pacific Islands Orto Rico Interstate Commerce Commission Clark Newlands Nevada C. W. Watts Huntington Williard Clarence Watson Judge Holt Col. Watts Chilton Elkins Jim Hughes C. Bancom Slemp Old Dominion Slemp Martin Swanson West Abrey Payne United States Army Wilbur C. Baxter Sutton Woodyard
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