22 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1911
Page
1
Washington February 21 special West Virginia coal suffered a setback as an amendment to the naval appropriation bill barred using navy coal funds for transporting Atlantic coal to Pacific points. Chairman Foss warned the change would impair the Pacific fleet and risk insufficient coal supply in emergencies. debate centers on Pocahontas coal pricing and Atlantic fleet mobility.
Charleston Feb 21 Special report notes the senate judiciary committee has practically rearranged the Dice redistricting bill for judicial circuits. The amended plan adds and reshapes circuits, leaving the bill likely to fail. Circuit one Hancock Brooks Ohio. two Wetzel Tyler Dodridge. three Gilmer Calhoun Ritchie Pleasants. four Wood Wirt. five Jackson Mason Roane. six Cabell Putnam. seven Whyne Mingo. eight Lincoln Logan Wyoming. nine McDowell. ten Mercer Monroe. eleven Summers Raleigh Neone. twelve Kanawha. thirteen Fayette. fourteen Grant Tucker Mineral. fifteen Webster Upshur. sixteen Monongahela. seventeen Harrison Lewis. eighteen Marion. nineteen Barbour Randolph. twenty Greenbrier Pocahontas. twenty-one Brayton Clay Nicholas. twenty-two Taylor Preston. twenty-three Hampshire Hardy Pendleton. twenty-four Morgan Berkeley Jefferson. twenty-five Marshall. first circuit two judges, others one each.
Charleston February 21 The house failed to return the bill amending the Point Pleasant charter to the senate by a 49 to 21 vote. Speaker Wetzel said it would be returned but Delegate Campbell objected triggering a heated debate in which the whiskey lobby and anti saloon league figures were referenced. A resolution to not return the bill was adopted.
The senate plans action on a bill while dispute over recall after gubernatorial approval remains. Clifford offers a resolution for a full audit of state offices, laid over. The house passes measures cutting election officer pay and jailer fees and advances a Mingo Wyoming circuit bill to second reading. It also advances a Nichoas Braxton circuit bill after considering the general appropriation.
Henry S. Green, a Greek professor at West Virginia University, arrived to meet regents and finance leaders over a move to withhold university funds unless he resigns or is dismissed. He vows not to resign and argues his free speech rights are being attacked as funds are held up and a severance from the faculty is demanded.
Newport News Virginia February 21 large attendance marks start of the tenth annual Virginia State Anti-Saloon League convention as it seeks to place Old Dominion in the dry column. Speakers include Carter Glass Richard E Byrd John G Woolley and league officers and field workers from the National Anti-Saloon League.
Tazewell Va Feb 21 Special The grand jury found fewer indictments than usual with two felonies and about six misdemeanors. John Dimsa, a grey haired man, indicted for selling Mynor after confessing in federal court at Big Stone Gap. Five young men indicted for disturbing worship at Chestnut Grove church near here.
In anticipation of an early gale at the Jamestown Exposition site on Hampton Roads the government has sold the exhibit buildings to Philadelphia. The temporary structures cost over 100000 when erected in 1907. A court hearing this week will decide whether the Jamestown site is sold as a whole or in parts.
Inspector Fain of the supervising architect's office in Washington inspected the Bluefield government building yesterday. He will recommend repainting the lobby and work room and other improvements. The principal recommendation is provision for revolving doors at the main entrance.
The ladies of the Presbyterian church missionary society will meet this afternoon at 3 oclock at the church. All members are requested to attend.
The house debated the general appropriation bill as Democrats pressed to strike numerous items. They sought cuts across many departments, including a $40,000 armory site, a $15,000 proposal for a colored orphans home, and a $5,009 defense clause for the Virginia clam suit. No action was taken on the university appropriation.
Danville Virginia at midnight endured a terrifically loud explosion at the gas works near the Southern Railway station. Fire is burning and one man is reported killed.
Federal cavalry in a Torreon report ambushed insurrectos near Pedrecina last Sunday and inflicted more than seventy deaths. The engagement followed the standard tactic of the federal forces, turning the tables on the rebel group.
Washington February 21. A hiss rose in the Senate for the first time in its dignified history during debate on the Lorimer case. Senators Bailey and Crawford spoke, drawing applause from opponents of Lorimer, while a vice president admonished that no gallery applause would be allowed. The hiss drew from a Texas senator a remark on audience intelligence. No action was taken by the senate or officers.
Weather forecast for West Virginia and Virginia calls for fair conditions on Wednesday and Thursday. West Virginia expects slightly warmer Thursday. Virginia notes light west winds with continued fair skies.
Bristol Tenn Feb 21 Both engines of a double header coal trains of the Virginia and Southwestern railway left the track and overturned down a bank at Clinchport Va An engineer from Bristol Hicks was killed and engineer Charles Brown and fireman Joice were fatally injured in the crash It was reported this afternoon
United States Senator Clarence Wayland Watson did not attend a banquet at the Kanawha Hotel hosted by him and Senator elect Chilton due to unable to arrange a pairing. Over 250 guests including legislators officials and newspaper men were present with Sam V Woods as toastmaster. Replies came from Governor Glasscock President Hatfield Speaker Wetzel Judge Natveneer Louis Bennett Senator Kidd ex president Meredith Judge Judson George Price and others.
In Columbus Ohio February 21 representatives of coal operators and the United Mine Workers met to discuss the threatened extension of a strike in the Tuscarawas mining field. Attendees included T L Lewis international president UMW D H Sullivan president Ohio miners C L Cassingham Cleveland president Midvale Goshen Coal Co Frank M Osborne Cleveland head Youghinghany and Ohio Coal Co and Pittsburg Vein Coal Operators Association. No results were discussed and another meeting was scheduled for tomorrow.
Sam Laneford, the American colored heavyweight, defeated Bill Lang of Australia in Olympia London when Lang was disqualified in the sixth round. The result follows Laneford’s earlier assaults and marks a notable upset in a world heavyweight bout setting.
President Taft laid before the Senate the text of a new treaty with Japan intended to replace the 1894 document. The draft omits immigration restrictions and entrusts Japan with enforcing emigration limits at its own ports, highlighting a shift in national honor and policy.
Charles A. Belling former third vice president of the Bronx National Bank pleaded guilty to forgery in the first degree for falsifying stock certificates and securing a $3,000 loan from Knickerbocker Trust. The indictment alleges about $25,000 in forged stock. A sanity commission found him sane. sentence deferred to March 3.
Prohibition amendment secures passage in the senate while related measures on automobile regulation advance. The bill includes provisions for registering chauffeurs and governing road use, signaling broader reform in 1912 policy.
Charleston reports the fair registration bill moves toward passage after adopting a French bill substitute. The substitute expands bi party registrars, allows appeals to county then circuit court, and drops a three freeholders test for registration. Senate and House measures on taxes schools roads and public aid pass or advance as the session closes.
Albany February 21 suffragists plan a field day as the senate and assembly judiciary committees hold a joint hearing on three nearly identical bills requested by equal suffrage organizations. Supporters will accept any single measure that advances the cause.
Marquette Michigan hosts a notable Swedish Lutherans gathering for days as the first general meeting of the new Superior conferences. The new conference covers the entire Upper Peninsula of Michigan and northern Wisconsin, previously part of the Illinois conference.
Twenty six insurrectos from Mexicana opened fire on Algodones a small town in Mexico east of Andrade Cal tonight. The town’s chief of police was killed and a Mexican customs officer severely wounded. The attack sparked widespread panic among residents.
The record shows field work cost for the thirteenth census in the continental United States at about 4.87 million dollars versus 4.27 million in 1900. The director now expects total decennial census costs to reach about 14.5 million, higher than the original 14.1 million estimate, due to added congressional and related work. Dr. Walter Williams, guest of Mrs. W. A. Light on Princeton avenue, has returned to Brookneal, Virginia.
Cincinnati February 24 The Hamilton county grand jury indicted George B. Cox president of the Cincinnati Trust Company and long time head of the county Republican party on perjury charges. The indictment cites his 1906 testimony denying receipt of interest money from banks holding county deposits.
Delegates to the twenty second annual convention of the United Mine Workers of Illinois assembled in Springfield on February 21 and were called to order by President John Walker. The agenda centers on routine business with several proposed constitutional changes likely to be discussed and acted upon over several days.
Mississippi Masons gather in Gulfport for the annual meetings as the Mystic Shriners and affiliated bodies plan their sessions throughout the week following today’s grand lodge opening in the city.
Charleston Feb 21 Special Attacks were made today on the criminal and intermediate courts of the state in the house of delegates as bills were introduced to abolish them in several counties. Proposals target Cabell McDowell Raleigh Harrison Mingo Mercer and Fayette counties and Marion for the intermediate court. All bills advanced to second reading except one on McDowell. Raleigh Mec er Fayette and McDowell measures were introduced by Delegate Williams of Raleigh.
Roanoke Va Feb 21 Dr G Smith proprietor of the Ponce de Leon Hotel announced plans to build a fireproof seven story addition measuring 152 feet on the front and 200 feet deep with J C Nesbit as contractor. The estimated cost of the addition plus equipment is $200 000.
Columbus Ohio Feb 21 The Dean bill giving municipalists the right to vote on the saloon question was defeated in the house by 56 to needed four. The senate had passed the bill. The measure sparked one of the bitterest legislative battles of the current session.
Detroit Feb 21 The Michigan Anti-Saloon League held its annual convention at the Y M C A in Detroit as it charts a broad move to abolish saloons across most of the southern peninsula. The group aims to win in at least eighteen counties voting on an ideal option this year and intends to expand next year into larger cities with stronger liquor resistance.
Count von Bornetorff, the German ambassador to the United States, will travel to Philadelphia tomorrow to deliver the convocation day address at the University of Pennsylvania. He will discuss the topic German ideals in his keynote remarks.
Washington reports the naval appropriation bill authorizes two new battleships with a 25000 ton displacement and 12 14 inch guns in four turrets. Eight torpedo boat destroyers, four submarines, and two fleets of colliers are also included. The plan faced votes, failing to reduce ships to one and to raise the count to three. Russia and Japan are pursuing similar heavy ship designs.
In Pittsburg on February 21 a team of blind girls faced the Indian State Normal School girls at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Blind. The blind team scored eight points by four successful shots while limiting their sighted opponents to twenty. One participant, totally blind, showed strong touch and floor awareness as her teammates’ steps guided plays. The sighted team wore crimson bows to aid the blind players in locating them.
Washington Feb 21 Mr Beveridge of Indiana occupied most of the time of the senate He began but did not conclude his speech against Mr Lorimers retention of his seat as senator from Illinois Beveridge was interrupted frequently his chief interrogator being Bailey of Texas As night approached unanimous consent was asked and granted for Mr Beveridge to conclude tomorrow He probably will follow Lorimer himself It is doubtful Burrows will secure a vote tomorrow though today he announced his plan to ask one on the Lorimer case In the house the day was devoted to the naval appropriation bill An amendment was adopted to prevent navy departments transporting coal from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast for several vessels there It must be secured from western mines The entire naval increase program was concurred in by the house
Halifax leaders of the Liberal party gathered in the capital for a banquet honoring Hon. George H. Murray, head of the provincial government for nearly fifteen years. The event marks appreciation for his decision not to retire despite contemplated steps due to health, which has recently improved.
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