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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
6
W J Bryan spoke at the Economy Club dinner in New York on currency reform. He urged government issuance of United States notes like greenbacks and opposed increasing bank control, proposing government loans on sufficient securities and plans to retire notes after the emergency ends.
New York reports that Charles A. Hanna, as receiver for the National Bank of North America, filed action in the supreme court against Charles W. Morse to recover 248,321.25 on a promissory note. Judgment by default for 155,758.06 was entered in the county clerk's office. The receiver learned Morse had likely left the city for Europe or elsewhere, and undertook attachment of Morse assets in New York. Banks and bankers were served, and an attachment was filed at Morse's Fifth Avenue residence.
The forecast calls for snow and colder temperatures in West Virginia with high west to northwest winds on Thursday. Friday appears generally fair with lighter winds and improving conditions.
Roanoke Virginia February 5 Last night yard brakeman BE W West was killed in the shop yard about 1030 PM while shifting a train He slipped and fell under moving car wheels crushing his chest and abdomen instantly The un married 22 year old man’s body was shipped to Lynch’s station Campbell county this morning. Pracht's candies promote purity and are available at Sublette Barnes with fresh supply.
President Roosevelt temporarily suspended Charles A Stillings as public printer and named William S Rossister to perform duties while Congress investigates the Government Printing Office. Rossister is chief clerk of the Census Bureau and the decision follows Havemner’s report on price increases during Stillings administration. A formal reply from Stillings is being prepared.
Representative Nelson of Wisconsin accused the speaker of consolidating power in the House saying the speaker is the House. He argued the speaker overrules opponents and even allies, hindering debate and delaying government business while he favors parliamentary reforms as equally important to presidential policies.
Key Winters of Cheater escaped Hancock county jail with a spoon filed as a key from outside. Winters, now at large, recently married in the sheriff's residence to a Sewell woman. Quier is accused of embezzling $2000 payroll funds and was arrested in Boston.
Columbus February 5 the Senate approved the Ross county option bill 24 to 13 with supporters predicting a larger House majority. The measure now goes to the House where backers expect stronger support.
Bristol Virginia council votes to amend the city charter bill in the legislature by delaying June elections and allowing three long term members Stone Bailey and Jones to hold over for another year amid heated controversy.
The council passed a resolution to alter the charter wiping out the current council and creating nine councilmen elected in June. The legislature will be asked Thursday to amend the bill. Several affembers refuse re election and three will leave office before 1910.
The White House and Navy deny plans to send eight Evans battleships to the Philippines and to add six more to match Japan. No final fleet destination is set and orders could be issued more intelligently in two months.
A portrait of Confederate cavalry general J. B. B. Stuart as a bold, dutiful soldier. Admirers recall his erect bearing and readiness to accept challenges while West Point cadets. His final moments on the battlefield include urging his retreating men to fight on, then facing death with faith.
Nine children from a Nebraska farm, including two sets of twins, plus their parents and grandmother, are under Dr. A Lazorio at the Pasteur Institute after drinking milk from a cow with hydrophobia. The cow, bitten weeks earlier by the Gallaily family dog with rabies, was killed. A mule and a horse on the same farm were also killed after showing hydrophobia.
Washington reports the administration weighing a strengthened Philippine fleet with plans to add at least four battleships to the cruiser already stationed there. The General Board of the Navy is studying the issue as no battleships are currently in far eastern waters.
A brief quote from the St. Paul Pioneer Press notes a warning about attempting to reform a husband for the sake of another marriage. The remark frames marriage advice with a humorous moral about changing men for love.
The Daily Telegraph business office notes new tally card designs showcased with pricing described as reasonable. The item emphasizes contemporary card styles and value for buyers.
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