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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1908
Page
1
Chicago February conference of the American Railway Association gathersRepresentatives from major railroads to address the empty car surplus, propose suspending the per diem penalty, and stop losses from idle freight equipment while news of a court season arrives with diplomatic presence and royal visits.
London February 7 crowds gathered near Buckingham Palace to witness arrivals as King Edward's court drew attention. The area around the palace became packed with curious onlookers eager to glimpse dignitaries and notable guests arriving for events at the royal residence.
Reports in New York say the Duchess of Sutherland visited unheralded to discuss launching a "newspaper for the people" in London with a wealthy American publisher. The alliance of a Yerokee millionaire and the English peeress draws swift interest despite unclear motives and details.
L B Reynolds of the Altamont Hotel advertises sixteen boxes of Florida and California oranges priced at 30 cents per dozen for the balance of the week. He notes the fruit is large and claims this grade cannot be bought for his price again.
A five story brick building at Columbus Avenue and Seventieth Street burned trapping residents. One woman, Margaret Landon, died after slipping on an icy grate from the fifth floor fire escape. Snow hindered ladders, trapping tenants as flames raced from a basement laundry drying room. Several others were hospitalized with serious injuries from smoke and exposure.
In Port Hood Nova Scotia on February 7 a mine blast killed six coal miners and four loaders from the Port Hood and Richmond Railway and Coal Company. The cause gas fire damp or gunpowder is to be determined by a coroner jury. The explosion happened about 7 30 this morning and many workers were injured.
Stockholders of the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railway approve purchase money notes totaling 14 286 000 dollars to mature July 1 1913 at 4 percent interest. Proceeds retire refinancing bonds and push toward reorganization from receivership held by Judson Harmon as the Pere Marquette and Erie cases unwind. The Pere Marquette has been released and Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Property expected to exit court control soon.
In Charleston a Senate poll shows the prohibition amendment likely defeated. A committee probes alleged funds used to sway votes, seen as a tactic by defeated forces. A special session is expected to be called to consider a local option measure alone.
Washington February 7 The minority currency bill was introduced by Representative Williams of Mississippi Democratic leader after a closed door conference with Democrats. Participants included Lewis Pujo Glass Gillespie Ollie James Crawford and Mertenry from the banking and currency committee. Harmony marked the meeting and a slight amendment may follow before the bill reaches the House with a minority report in its current form.
West Virginia penitentiary ex-warden C E Haddox died in Battle Creek Michigan after falling from a fourth or fifth floor window at a local sanitarium. He had arrived two weeks earlier for nervous prostration treatment and reportedly took a laudanum dose amid personal crisis. He died two hours after the fall. His home was Moundsville West Virginia.
Washington February 7 announcement states Frank H Hitchcock will retire as first assistant postmaster general. He plans an active campaign for Secretary Taft for the Republican nomination. Dr Charles P Grandfield will succeed him, after more than two decades with the postal service.
Charles W. Morse of New York speaks to the Associated Press aboard the Cunard liner Campania at Queenstown. He dismisses London payers reports as sensational and says he has sent dispatches to New York and will rectify matters upon return.
The House devoted most of its session to the omnibus war claims bill which passed with an $815000 appropriation. Representative Macon of Arkansas defended the Senate against Payne of New York who warned the Senate would file a bill with numerous meritorious claims. Several private claims bills also passed and the chamber adjourned until Monday.
Washington reports officers and enlisted men answered Tafts invitation with 46 reasons for discontent. Issues include practice marches gym exercises rations and cut extras. The department has raised rations and sought a $4 009 000 service corps bill to handle extra work.
In Jackson Kentucky Beech Hargis raved and cursed his Maker in a jail cell after assassinating his father Judge Harris. His drunken state degrades him toward an imbecile mental level as a coffin ordered by his wife arrives, carrying the feud’s leader to his resting place.
An ad promotes Blue Ribbon Vanilla claiming purity and far reach with strong flavor. It also advertises J M Echols as an insurance agent offering fire, accident, health, and life policies and invites inquiries. Fresh produce from Bublette Barnes is advertised nearby.
Four members of the Campbell family died in a blaze that destroyed their home in Grand Cascavedia. The victims include the father, wife and two children of Andrew Campbell. Fire officials are investigating the cause.
An explosion in the south level traps six miners and four loaders under soft coal. About 3800 miners in the pit join the rescue effort with no gas or after damp found. Most victims are locals descended from Highland Scots of Cape Breton. the recovery scene is distressing and damage is slight.
Tangier reports that Sir Harry MacLean, held seven months by Raisuli, has been turned over to the British charge d affaires under a ransom deal of 100000 dollars with protection for Raisuli and family. MacLean, though in good health, appears weaker and plans to rejoin Abdel Aziz at Bab Bar.
Preparations aboard the American fleet’s battleships and torpedo boat destroyers are complete for their voyage to the Pacific. They will sail tonight and reach cape Fronard at dawn tomorrow. Farewells were spoken as Magellan governor hosted an officers’ reception for the visitors. The event was a brilliant success with widespread goodwill toward the Americans.
Denver officials state that the national Democratic committee will not permit excessive hotel or lodging charges during the national convention. The city pledges comfortable accommodations for a large crowd at reasonable prices and plans an elaborate entertainment fund to cover costs.
Two of three men alleged to terrorize Woburn and Lexington were seized on an electric car in Arlington. The two captured suspects Peter Ross 22 and Benislaw Kenefey 20 could not speak English when brought to the police station.
United States district attorney files petition alleging adulteration under the pure food law. Deputy marshal seizes 220 barrels of wine shipped from Soodusky, C. Louisiana, and holds them pending trial in federal court.
In Bristol Tennessee on February 7 the jury finds Roy Hale guilty of murder in the second degree for the death of Irby Davis and sentences him to twenty years in the penitentiary.
Lisbon February 7 The body of King Carlos was placed in its coffin and family members including Maria Pia Queen Amelie and Manuel his son viewed the remains. Maria Pia wept and kissed the king's hands as pallbearers removed her from the bier. The coffin was carried to the royal chapel with officials and troops in attendance.
In Madrid on Feb 7 Franco and party left the city bound for the frontier with tickets for Switzerland considered. A spokesman noted Franco appeared nervous at the station. The Hendaye crossing said the south express passed through, Franco remaining aboard toward Paris.
Lisbon prepares for the king and crown prince funerals with a mortuary procession to the Church of the Sea, two miles of troops, and masses throughout the day. King Manuel, Queen Amelie, and diplomats attend the principal service by the papal nuncio as the public views the bodies.
Arthur M. Vorys released the Taft canvass plan from Columbus Ohio stating Frank H Hitchcock has been invited as assistant manager. Hitchcock has resigned as first assistant postmaster general and will join the campaign after February 15, with a conference planned to divide duties.
A mob burned two barns and 20 000 pounds of tobacco at Adams Tennessee injuring two people and whipping a Black man. The incident occurred near Nashville with patrols alerted and investigators seeking suspects.
New Orleans report updates state all passengers and crew are safe with the cargo likely a total loss. The item mentions a Pedigo sale offering high-grade dress goods and bargains during a semi annual clearance, though the text blends an ad fragment with the wreck notice.
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