28 Feb 1906
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1906
Page
1
A Roanoke resident faced arrest amid strong evidence that contradicted his proclaimed innocence. Authorities stated the suspect had been leading a double life, and the developments drew little surprise among local observers.
Roanoke Virginia February 27 ex sheriff J B Traynham was murdered in his room eight days ago by his son Robert L Traynham. The son was arrested in Roanoke and died on the Lynchburg train from heart failure after a tense interrogation and autopsy showed death by fright. The weapon was a Keen Cutter hatchet and a bloody newspaper clue tied to the crime.
The piece notes Shrove Tuesday pancakes and a talk of social season ending with Ash Wednesday marking Lent. It outlines Easter dating logic and lists Christ Episcopal church services from Ash Wednesday to Easter, plus a lot for sale on Bluefield Avenue and the seller W. A. Swas.
The skating rink operates mornings 9 to 12 with free admission. Afternoon hours 2 to 7 charge 10 cents. Evening session 8 to 11 also costs 10 cents. Subscription promotion for the Telegraph included.
New York report outlines district attorney actions against top life insurers amid the Armstrong committee findings. William H. McIntyre, former Equitable vice president, is reported in Texas as president of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad, a Southern Pacific subsidiary.
London voters gave former premier Arthur Balfour a decisive win over Gibson Bowls in the home district. Balfour secured a large plurality and Conservative supporters celebrated his return in the city tonight.
Bridgeport witnesses a disastrous five story Starshirt factory blaze as 200 women evacuate in panic. Mrs. David Heeppy died from the shock and many others suffer serious injuries. The fire caused about $100000 in damage.
Santa Fe New Mexico February 27 John Conley a miner who killed James Redding and Chas Purdy in January 1904 was hanged just after being found in his cell with his throat cut He survived a pocket knife wound but died from strangulation after the drop Conley claimed self defense and left a letter cursing his enemies An Albany New Yorker born veteran of Civil War service in Pennsylvania and Indian campaigns.
A well dressed man rose at a Salvation Army meeting in New Brunswick and tearfully admitted plans to kill his wife in Jersey City after learning she had taken their child. He claimed to live in Trenton and to have deserted wife, with a sole conference with Captain Hughes before spending the night in New Brunswick.
Toledo news reports Elwood Pfeiffer arrested in Cincinnati and brought to Fulton County jail admits setting the burning of the Bearness store in Fayette twenty two years ago for insurance money. He says he will aid in the arrest of several other men tied to the Page Morrison gang, active in Northern Ohio. eight members have been convicted and are serving in the Ohio penitentiary.
In Parkersburg West Virginia on February 27 a nitroglycerine explosion at the Marietta Torpedo Company magazine near Williamstown instantly killed BH B Kerr. His body was scattered into bits and fragments flew for a half mile. A team of horses and the wagon were blown to pieces. Nearby residences suffered damage though no other injuries were reported.
Mrs. Lily Molland, long time China missionary now on furlough, told Cincinnati listeners at Central Christian Church she expects an uprising in China soon. She cited active reformers, secret societies, anti foreign sentiment, and the Japanese example as catalysts for a major upheaval amid growing anti alien feeling.
Anderson Fowler, a New York millionaire who died aboard the White Star liner Republic near Genoa on February 9, had his body buried at sea six days earlier after embalming. Mrs. Fowler learned of the burial from the Carpathia, Cunard Line, as arrangements were made for funeral services at Micisco Avenue M. E. Church.
Berlin observes the twenty fifth anniversary of the Kaiser and Kaiserin’s wedding with widespread charity and restraint. The royal couple urged funds that would have funded celebrations be given to charitable institutions and foundations.
M B Postlethwaite trustee declares today the final closure of M B Browning stock and fixtures with many bargain items to close out. The space must be vacated and handed to the owners tomorrow as the rental contract is not renewed.
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