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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1908

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Nothing Spectacular About the Ceremony in Duchess Chaulnes Wedding

The Duc de Chaulnes wed Miss Theodora Shonts in a simple drawing room ceremony at the Shonts home in New York. Guests included French ambassador Jusserand and New York social figures as the romance that captivated society concludes with a modest, era-appropriate nuptial.

New York Duc de Chaulnes Theodora Shonts Theodore P. Shonts East Thirty-fifth Street Mer. Lavelle St. Patrick's Cathedral Vanderbilt Mansion Shants Marguerite Shants Duchess d'Uzos Prince Andre Galitzen Baron Louis de Conde Baron de la Bouillerie Mme. Jusserand Washington Miss Shonts Europe Miss Shynts Duc de'Chaulnes America Shonts Shouts Marguerite

Hard water dangers from excess minerals in supply

A historical note argues that minerals in hard water are not only unnecessary but harmful in large quantities. The text references longstanding beliefs about water benefits and challenges the notion that mineral content is beneficial.

David Reeder Bluefield Bottling Company

Tragedy in Cincinnati Raises Questions Over Family Ties

The報 story centers on Anna Spangler and her uncle Ward Gott amid a deadly shooting in Cincinnati. Family members traveled from Princeton West Virginia to Cincinnati seeking help as Anna lay ill. Police and local doctors are cited as investigators in a case whose full details remain unclear.

Ward Gott Cincinnati Robert Spangler Anna Spengler Cincinnati Ennquirer Hnquirer Ozo Gett Gott Dr. Danziger West Ninth Street Salem Ind Princeton W. Va Anna Corbin Cipeinnati Anna Spangler Howard Jehanan

Man Confesses Shooting Doctor in Family Tragedy

Gott admits he shot the physician during a dispute over medicine given to his niece. He described an argument with the doctor, a chase, and his belief he and the doctor were under hypnosis. He was arrested and sent to City Hospital after resisting in custody.

Gott HW. S. Emerson West Ninth Street Central Police Station Lieuutenat Winters Eid Bell Turnkey Reardon Anther City Hospital Foertmeyer Dr. Foertmeyer

Seven Die at Grade Crossing in Ohio and Virginia Trial Scene

In Christiansburg Virginia the Montgomery county court houses fills as Frank Cawthorn trial resumes with testimony on insanity claims related to his birth and family history. In Toledo Ohio seven killed and twelve injured when a Big Four train hits an electric car at the Michigan Central crossing. Eyewitnesses say the car was flagged but collision occurred, naming several victims and injuries.

Christiansburg Montgomery County Court House Frank Cawthorn Walters Grover Cawthorn Sallie Cawthorn Frank Cambria Roanoke Witness Marion Asylum Toledo Toledo & Western Electric Michigan Central Crossing West Toledo James Myers William Fisher Roy Fisher Clarence Beech Sylvania Beech Mayor Jones Sylvanie Clara Saxton Trilby Joseph Bochmeyer Charles Delpha George Bragdon Burt Blakley Hiram Parker John Young John Conroy

Byrd Seen as Possible Governor Candidate in Virginia

Richmond reports a political sensation as Richard Evelyn Byrd, speaker of the house of delegates, may run to succeed Governor Claude A. Swanson. Byrd, from Winchester, Virginia, has a recognized ability and a record in the assembly. Byrd plans to decide after talking.

Richmond Med Richard Evelyn Byrd House of Delegates Claude A. Swanson Winchester Myr Byrd

Renew Present Scale discussed by Pittsburg coal leaders

Coal operators and miners in the Pittsburg district plan a meeting early next week to prepare a program for the wage scale committee ahead of the joint Indianapolis meeting on February 27. Reportedly some companies favor renewing the present wage scale if miners sign a two year contract.

Pittsburg Indianapolis

Pittsburg Picked To Host Next Bowling Congress

The American Bowling Congress chose Pittsburg as the next meeting site with 102 votes to 59, Detroit receiving 59 votes. The session in Cincinnati adjourned with officers unanimously reelected.

Cincinnati American Bowling Congress Pittsburg Detroit

Political slate of officers listed with city affiliations

Elected officers include President August Herrmann of Cincinnati first vice president Ed Myers of Washington D C second vice president Adam Hahn of Pittsburgh third vice president Fred Gosen Wiseh of St Paul treasurer Frank L Pasdeloup of Chicago secretary Abraham Lanetts of Milwaukee all named with city links.

August Herrmann Cincinati Ed Myers Washington, D. C Adam Hahn Pittsburg Fred Gosen Wiseh St. Paul Frank L. Pasdeloup Chicago Abraham Lanetts Milwaukee

Culbertson Brothers Arrested For Illegal Whiskey Sales

W R Culbertson and his brother Steve were arrested at Big Creek for selling whiskey without a license and jailed awaiting grand jury action. A United States officer seized two keys and a box with eight one-gallon jugs at Richlands under a law forbidding receiving more than five gallons in a single package.

Tazewel Vas Speelio W. R. Culbertson Steve Culbertson Big Creek United States Richlands

Jail sentence for banker in San Francisco case

R B Ragland president of the Citizens State Bank, which recently suspended operations, was sentenced by Justice Conlan to six months imprisonment for displaying a revolver to depositor J Romansky who sought to recover funds. An additional three months was imposed for carrying concealed weapon.

San Francisco Cal R. B. Ragland Citizens State Bank Vate Conlan J. Romansky

Flood Danger in Potomac Region Brings Alarm

Hagerstown Michigan reports grave flood danger as Potomac and nearby streams swell from recent heavy rains and melting snow. Immediate action urged to protect communities and property in the floodplain.

Hagerstown Potomac River

Centenarian Doctor Starr Dies at 101 in Washington

Dr William M Starr aged 101 and a Virginia native who served in the Confederate army died in Washington on February 15. He was believed to be the city’s oldest inhabitant.

William Starr Washington Willian M. Starr City Virginia

Discussions on Salary Increases for Surveyors General

In the House of Representatives debate centered on amendments to raise salaries for surveyors general across several states. Each proposed amendment was rejected. The session closed with little progress before adjournment.

Washington House of Representatives

Blue Ribbon Extracts Dominate Ten Year Market Growth

For a decade Blue Ribbon extracts have risen in popularity and now outsell all competitors. The strong demand signals a lasting shift in consumer taste and market leadership for the brand.

Cough Remedy Advertised At Bubletie Barnes

The notice promotes Standard Breakfast Foods at Bubletie and Barnes with Foley's Honey and Tar cures the coughs and expels the cold. It claims mild laxative effect and guarantees genuineness in a yellow package sold by U. L. Wade, druggist.

Bubletie & Barnes

Weather fears as floods drive thousands from homes

Danger point long passed as Weather Bureau predicts still higher stages. Thousands of families in Pennsylvanian towns move goods to upper floors and in some towns boats are used for transportation. Dayton fears a collapse of the Lewiston reservoir.

Weather Bureau

River bulletin warns of heavy thaw floods across eastern states

Washington reports a special river bulletin noting a warm spell would thaw the eastern region and cause floods on smaller streams. By Sunday morning upper Ohio, Ohio tributaries, and Atlantic rivers were rising with Pittsburgh at 28 to 40 feet, Wheeling at 42, Cincinnati at 45, and Marietta Parkersburg near 36 feet.

Washington Weather Bureau Ohio Atlantic States Pittsburg Wheeling W. Va Marietta Parkersburn Cincinnati Mt. Carmel Wabash River

Pittsburgh Flood Creeps Higher as Rivers Rise

Spreading rain and disaster grip Pittsburg as the annual flood swells to 26 feet at 10 pm and climbs toward 30 feet by morning. Ice jams threaten river traffic above the city while towns from Sharpsburg to Oakdale evacuate, and Franklin Johnstown and Warren report high water. Officials warn of widespread damage, with multi-state impacts and potential reservoir failure on the Great Miami system.

Ittsburg Pittsburg Weather Bureau Allegheny Youghiogheny Wheeling W. Vix Steubenville Sharpsburg Etna Aspinwall Charleroi Oakdale McKees Rog Franklin Johnstown Freeport Warren Daston Great Miami Lewiston Wolf Creek Cincinnati Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Conserva

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