16 Feb 1897
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1897
Page
1
Reports from London and Constantinople describe a tense moves toward joint naval occupation of Crete. Greek forces fire on a Turkish transport while ambassadors urge protection of Muslims and evacuation of refugees under British consul guard.
In St Louis on February 15 the Supreme Court set execution for Arthur Duestrow, accused of murdering his wife and son. Wealth aided his defense and long delays followed, contrasting with how quickly poor defendants are hanged. Duestrow’s sanity has been debated since his arrest three years ago.
Taleville mine collapse traps six workers who were found standing beneath the roof support after the accident. Gouveneur reports the mine had been inspected two weeks earlier, with details still scarce due to communication gaps. Local officials and rescuers search for survivors and determine exact causes.
The item presents a concise digest of notable events and developments, listing political, social, and economic happenings with brief notes on significance and context for readers seeking quick updates. It reflects a period voice and aims to summarize ongoing affairs across regions.
St Saviour's Church in Southwark reopened after renovation with a grand service headlined by the Prince and Princess of Wales. Archishop of Canterbury and Bishops of Winchester and Rochester attended along with nobility and aristocracy, marking a notable Anglican ceremony.
Reports from Canro and Crete describe intense fighting around Halepa and Akrotiri Hills. Greek troops disembarked from warships while French and Greek consuls evacuated to safer premises. Berlin and Rome dispatches note arms shipments and unconditional orders to occupy Crete amid rising hostilities.
Gouvernevun N Y February fifteenth. Rescue work at the Freeman Mine after yesterday afternoon's cave in continued at night. Six of the eight men underground were killed and their crushed bodies recovered. The two survivors escaped unharmed. Names listed include William Dawley Fred McCoy N Louchlan Charles Larock A Tetterton and John Matthews, each leaving large families.
A reminiscence promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best blood purifier and record of cures for impure blood. It also touts Toop's Pixs as the best after dinner pill aiding digestion and curing headaches, priced at 2 cents.
A vintage ad offers Laxative Brome Tablets with a druggists refund if it fails to cure. It invites readers to subscribe to TeLeo nary, asserting the publication is too cheap to steal.
In New Haven a train cut mangled two men killing them and a girl Nellie Callahan 15 watched from the Callahan home window as the bodies flew and she fainted from shock. Medical aid arrived but the girl died from the shock.
Authorities warn buyers that Pocahontas Smokeless Coal is mined only in the Flat-Top field and sold by Castner and Curran. Local agents J. C. Darst & Co supply customers in Bluefield, with offices in the West End and up town, and warn against other sellers making false claims.
Fire Atkins West End shares fine views of Gepot ruins in Graham Virginia and Elks scenes. An extra fue picture note invites orders to W B Atkins Bluefield West Virginia with home duties for a woman and a general housework posting.
Yesterday's docket, the largest of the year, shows several women fined two dollars plus costs for street presence after nine. Young men paid similar fines for a hay ride with the women. A colored man was fined two dollars for drunken disorderly conduct. A man named Shumate confessed to wife beating and profanity and was fined five hundred eighty dollars. Shumate was chased out of town after being struck on the head with a beer bottle by Policeman Duan and vows to return for trial. he alleges a robbery of one hundred fifty dollars, a gold watch, and a fine overcoat.
Dr. J. Kinney of Roanoke the eye ear and throat specialist announces he will be in Pocahontas on the last Saturday of each month. The arrangement provides a regular appointment convenient to local citizens.
One of the most desirable residences in Bluefield with modern improvements and ideal location. A handsome home offered at a reasonable figure. for details contact LO at Tabb's Real Estate Agency.
The Secretary Wood’s grandson turned five last night with many juveniles present. Refreshments were served at 5 p.m. Lights to be off at midnight Sunday for boiler repairs, expected to resume Monday evening at the usual hour, 912 at W. J. Urpyke. The electric.
Talented players from Bramwell perform in Bluefield at Y M C A Hall in an exchange of culture between the West Virginia towns. Dotty Tene Grarit speaks for Bluefield as Bramwell fans travel by special train after the 8 o clock curtain.
A conflict between Britain and Belgium escalates after the arrest and expulsion of Ben Tillett, leader of the International Labourers and Dock Employes Union. The incident prompts remonstrances, stern Belgian replies, and a series of letters handled by Under Secretary Curzon, with tensions rising among wage workers and labor circles.
A compact roll call of guests arriving at the hotel includes Tom Lawson from Richmond BC and J 8 Karnes from Lima with others from Columbus Roanoke Lynchburg Philadelphia Louisville and Glenvar. The arrivals span multiple destinations reflecting a bustling travel period.
An advertisement touts a health product from C. O. C. that allegedly cleanses the entire system and cures headache fever habitual constipation and biliousness. It urges purchase today for ten cents with a guaranteed cure by druggists.
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