11 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1900
Page
1
Morgantown coverage details a high profile case and expected trial developments. The report highlights connections to a local druggist and a street fair in the Sistersville Enterprise area. Coal land transfers are noted among expanding commercial interests.
In Parkersburg, attorney Charles Caldwell claims Ellis Glenn’s twin brother exists and has accessed the jail in disguise. He says witnesses will show the sister is not EB Glenn, the man who forged notes, and may reveal the brother’s crime link before trial. Also notes Morgantown fair plans and druggist arrest tactics.
Two S. Mary's druggists faced grand jury action after a distressed man brought a prescription for whiskey and other drugs. The clerk refused to fill it without the whiskey but later obtained liquor externally to complete the order, prompting legal charges though details remain unsettled.
Morgantown W Va February 10 Uniontown and Pittsburg parties are buying vast coal land in Cass district at 100 dollars an acre. Purchases are in small lots with river front from Dunkari creek Green county area bought. Over a million dollars changing hands with deeds not yet recorded and buyers unnamed.
Sistersville moves to obtain a shirt factory by forming a chartering committee. They plan to apply to the secretary of state and have pledged about 6200 dollars with 800 more needed. Local effort aims to secure the factory for the town.
The jury found Roland B. Molineux guilty of the murder of Mrs. Catherine J. Adams after eight hours of deliberation, with the verdict returned at 11:15 p.m. in New York. The page also contains scattered advertisements and notices about water usage warnings, sales, and various products.
Springfield Bridge Feb 10 The north of the Tugela remained under Boer fire as Br itish reinforcements failed to break the Brakfontein Hills position. Long Tom shells from the Boers shell Zwarts Kop as British gunners struggle to silence masked guns. Transport trains moved back and infantry retired after heavy shelling.
Washington reports the president may urge Congress to empower Hawaii to reconvene its legislature to address plague havoc in Honolulu and nearby areas. The piece argues Governor Goethe’s shooting undermines authority and notes lawyers question the legality of joint legislative action in governor and lieutenant governor disputes.
Washington February 10 Senator Elkins urged senate commerce committee to amend the bill to promote U S commerce and foreign trade and provide auxiliary ships seamen for government use The Hawaii annexation treaty left its legislature extinct and the epidemic in Honolulu spurs calls to action The marine hospital service faces strain as bubonic plague spread leads to quarantines and mass fires to curb transmission leaving thousands homeless and desperate for aid
London reports a telegram from Modder River dated February 9 citing Kruger and Steyn about alleged destruction of national property. The British cabinet met in secret to consider Geneva Buller dispatches. Dispatches mention Boer capture of Inkandla and a magistrate’s explosion and escape.
Governor Taylor decided not to sign the Louisville compromise and will let courts decide the dispute. The legislature will reconvene Monday in the capitol to resume business while troops return home. Beckham is expected to become Kentucky governor despite Taylor’s win by a large majority.
Feb 9 at Modder River General McDonald halted Boer attempts to seize a drift and fortify the high ground. Seaforth Highlanders and Black Watch units held the center as Boers backed off under Babington’s cavalry and two batteries. The retreat ended with the British returning to camp to credit General McDonald.
Sergeants at arms of the house and senate departed London Kentucky by a northbound train at 1 a m to execute warrants for the arrest of absent Democratic members of both houses.
If you suffer from impure blood boils scrofula or rheumatism Hood's Sar Sapparula claims to purify the blood and cure various ailments including dyspepsia and catarrh. Hood's Pills are advertised as non irritating liver aids and the ad touts other products and endorsements.
The report states Taylor will not sign a pact but allows courts to decide the gubernatorial matter and says he will abide by the court’s decision. The piece notes ongoing legal action and potential implications for the office.
Taylor has not signed the Louisville agreement and shows growing unwillingness to yield the governorship. Republicans say he holds a winning hand and will not back down. An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with a testimonial from George Barbe of Mendota Virginia.
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