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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1908

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Prelude to Prolonged Suspension of Work

In Peoria Illinois on February 27 1923 coal miners and operators linger over an interstate agreement. A joint Illinois district 18 meeting debates representation for both sides as delegates travel to Indianapolis to discuss a joint four state convention. John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers warns of possible wage contest if delays persist.

Peoria Illinois District 18 Indianapolis Ohio Indiana Pennsylvania John Mitchell United Mine Workers of America Joint Committee

Mine Wage Scale Conference In Indianapolis Faces Renewal

Coal operators from Western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois joined national and district United Mine Workers officers in Indianapolis to decide on a possible joint miners and operators conference to renew the interstate wage agreement expiring April first. Efforts to renew have stalled since late January.

Indianapolis Ind Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois United Mine Workers of America

Miners and Operators Fail To Reach Wage Pact

Miners favor wage increases and labor condition changes while operators cite weak industry mood and lower company earnings against raises. Conference adjourned without agreement, though widespread talks suggest mutual concessions may follow. A wage scale conference may be convened next month in Chicago or this city.

Chicago

Mediation Board to Hold First Conference With Southern Railway

Washington Feb 27 Commissioner of Labor Neil said the mediation board will hold the first conference with Southern railway officers and employees unresolved on proposed wage reductions possibly by Saturday. He again asked Southern for the names and addresses of their representatives to continue the negotiations.

Washington Neil Mediation Board Southern Railway Neill Southern

Williamson youth wounded in accidental shooting incident

Williamson West Virginia February 27 John S Knuckles 16 was taken to a doctor after a shooting that officials now say was accidental not a suicide attempt Dr Nunnemaker attended and states the wound not fatal Knuckles is living with his sister Mrs W N Cole

Williamson John Knuckles

Indictment of Patent Office Officials for Destroying Records

Ned W. Barton assistant examiner Henry B. Everding patent attorney and John A. Heany of Yor Pa were indicted by the grand jury and arrested on charges of destroying public records in Philadelphia. Bail set at 10000. The trio allegedly planned to steal destroy or carry away letters specifications and amendments from the patent office and unlawfully destroy them. Money refunded if Blue Ribbon Lemon or Vanilla fails to please.

Wasington Ned W. Barton Patent Office Henry B. Everding Hale Building Chestnut Street Philadelphia John A. Heany Yor Grand

Monongah mines deemed unsafe by Nugent in West Virginia

Charleston reports Speaker Nugent says Monongah mines Nos. 6 and 8 are not safe now amid mine investigation controversy. The legislature debates committee dissolutions, salaries, and longer sessions as adjournment nears.

Nugent Monongah

One Petition Denied at Interstate Hearing on Nine-Hour Law

Washington hearing on extension of time to enforce the nine-hour law drew railroads from across the country. Thirty-seven petitions, including Southern, Seaboard Air Line, Central of Georgia, Norfolk & Western, and Georgia and Wabash, sought delays as Georgia Southern & Florida’s petition was denied. Southern General Manager Ackert warned the added expense would force curtailment of operating costs and lead to layoffs.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Georgia Southern & Florida Ralway Southern Seaboard Air Line Central of Georgia Norfolk & Western Georgia Wabash Railrads Ackert

Admiral Mason defends ammunition handling for battleships

Washington reports that Admiral Mason told the senate naval committee the American method of handling ammunition in turreted battleships is equal to any in the world and that all precautions prevent accidents. He said changes to ammunition hoists aim to speed loading, not increase safety, as Hale and Tillman push for no expense spared to protect gunners. Mason also said the 12 inch gun is preferable to larger calibers for turrets.

Washington Senate Naval Committee Adipiral Mason Cheerman Hale Tillman Admiral Mason

Fire causes panic at Chicago Telephone main exchange

Two girls fainted and forty eight operators fled as smoke filled the Chicago Telephone Company main exchange today. Fire in an adjacent four story brick structure damaged the building, with four firefighters slightly overcome. Damage is estimated at 40000 dollars.

Chicago Chicago Telephone Company

Lima Welcomes Sailors as Fleet Stay Ends

Lima on February 27 reports lingering regret as the American fleet prepares to depart. Entertainment has been constant and brilliant, with sailors enjoying excursions and shopping while maintaining the famed man afloat reputation for spending.

Lima

Sailors Leave for Home After Calm Tea Harvest

Report notes large crowds of shopkeepers fruit vendors and curio dealers benefited from a tea harvest with no incidents. An informal reception occurred aboard the battleship Connecticut yesterday as the fleet prepares to depart on Saturday.

Connecticut

Miners Trapped After Gas Explosion in Mexican Mine

A gas explosion at mine No 2 of the Ciacarbon de Sanias in Risita Mexico trapped about 200 workers. By 7 56 a m none had escaped and authorities feared many deaths or severe burns. A special train with doctors departed San Antonio for the scene.

San Antonio

War warrant sworn for arrest in Roy murder case

Portsmouth reports a warrant for the arrest of Paul L. Roy on a charge of killing his brother in law George A. Corkins. The case hinges on an autopsy and the wife’s affidavit accusing Roy, with papers likely to go to Paris for requisition and Roy’s wife speaking to clarify other figures in the tale.

Portsmouth N. H Paul L. Roy George A. Corkins Roy Carkins Paris John Kelley Baroness von Orendorff

Troops for Philippines Sail From Fort Thomas

The second and third battalions of the Fourth Infantry left Ft. Thomas today for San Francisco to sail to the Philippines on March 5. They travel via Shreveport and El Paso. This regiment has previously served twice in the Philippines and officers and veterans have circled the globe.

Cincinnati Ft. Thomas San Franciso Philippines San Francisco Shreveport KB Paso

Terrorists on Trial in St. Petersburg Tribunal

Ten of eighty terrorists charged in a vast assassination plot appeared before a military tribunal in St. Petersburg. Several death sentences were expected, with others likely to be sent to Siberia for life. Calving, an Italian newspaper correspondent, was among the defendants.

St. Petersburg Terial Otters Siberia Calving

Lynching Probable After Black Youth Assault Attempt

A posse pursues a black man who tried to abduct the 15 year old daughter of Milton Amos on a rural road near Tensawa Lo. The girl fought back with school books and escaped. If caught the suspect faces lynching according to locals.

Tensawa Milton Amos

Dramatic Senate Scenes and House Move Dominates Capitol

A dramatic Senate session featured a wordy clash over tribal designations as two senators and Indian representatives debated the Five Civilized Tribes while the House Ways and Means Committee was ousted from its rooms to make way for the Speaker’s new offices. The day also covered Navy inquiries and a stirring life story leading to a Paris stage career.

Washington House of Representatives Aptto House Messrs Payne Dalzell Lilley Secretary of the Navy Senate Owen Oklahoma Senetary Curt’s Kansas Secretary of the Interior McCreary Kentucky

Round Table Talks at National Education Meet

Washington February 27 round table conferences of the National Educational Association brought together state and county superintendents city leaders and agricultural education heads. Speakers included G G Joynes Onancock Va Lawton B Evans J M Pound Georgia J Joynes North Carolina Carleton Gibson Georgia and H C White Georgia on teacher prep for agricultural education.

Washington Round Table Department of Superintendence National Educational Association Elye G. G. Joynes Onancock Lawton Georgia J. . Joynes North Carolina Carleton Vs. Gibson H.C. White

Receivers appointed for Newport News water firms

Federal Judge Waddill named J. J. Dekinder of Philadelphia and John J. Locke of Newport News as receivers for the National Water Supply Company and the Peninsula Pure Water Company. The firms handle water systems for Newport News Hampton Phoebus and nearby government reservations in Elizabeth City County Virginia.

Norfolk John A. Barham Philadelphia Waddill J. J. Dekinder Phildelphia John J. Locke Newport News National Water Supply Company Peninsular Pure Water Company Allied Nm Newport New Hreapton Phoebus Elizabeth City Virginia

Night Riders Burn Rural Kentucky Home

Troops were ordered to scene after a band of Night Riders set fire to Gregory’s residence near Hopkinsville Kentucky. They fired into the bedroom where Gregory his wife and daughter slept and burned the house to the ground. A note accused Gregory of violating a pledge to the association.

Hopkinsville Rouseais Gregory Gregory

Life Story Eventful Investigations Follow Sui cide Murder Theory

Investigations after the charge against Mrs Paul Roy known as Glaea Cella focus on the claim that her brother George A Carkins, thought to have died by suicide at Newington New Hampshire, was actually murdered by Paul Roy amid lingering questions and sensational details.

New York Paul Roy Glaea Cella George A. Carkins Newington N. H Lias

Two May Die of Burns In Two City Fires

In New York two concurrent fires in separate areas injured numerous people and left two dead from severe burns. Investigators suspect incendiary causes as residents were evacuated from crowded upper floors. In East First Street tenement a third floor blaze trapped occupants forcing use of fire ladders. a second fire on D14th Street apartment building prompted police and firefighters to rescue about thirty residents.

New York East First Street A&n D14th Street

Fowler Currency Bill Passes Committee In Form Introduced

Washington February 27 The Fowler currency bill was adopted in committee in nearly the same form as its introduction after weeks of public hearings and executive sessions. The panel amended thirty nine sections by vote but made no substantial changes. Democratic members will submit a minority report likely urging passage of the bill first introduced weeks ago by John Sharp Williams.

Washington John Sharp Williams

Methods of the Standard debated at government hearing

Washington February 27. Competitive methods of the Standard Oil Company were debated at a hearing over the government suit to annul the corporation’s charter. K N Wooten of Atlanta testified that the Standard tried to break down independent competition though he could not name specific price cutting instances.

Washington K. N. Wooten Atlanta Independent Oil Company Georgia Standard Wooten

Roy’s Defense Downgraded to US Return on Murder Charge

Paris reports Paul Roy’s attorney expects a US return request on a murder charge. Roy’s father funds his defense as local officials refuse to discuss case merits or a London report alleging Carkins was Glaca Cella’s first husband, with Roy planning to challenge his marriage.

Paris Paul Roy Roy United States London Col. Mapleson Carkins Glaca Cella

Albion Coles Jr In Critical Condition After Spark Pit Fall

Albion Coles Jr., the injured youth reporter says was hurt last week by falling into a spark pit on his way home, remains unconscious at his Bluefield Avenue home. Doctors fear internal injuries may prove fatal as his condition stays unchanged after 48 hours.

Albion Coles, Jr Bluefield Avenue

Judge Rhea Confirmed by Vote in Virginia Assembly

In Richmond on February 27 the Virginia General Assembly confirmed Judge William F. Rhea of Bristol to the State Corporation Commission by an 87 to 46 vote amid party tension. The outcome split Democrats and drew hisses from opponents, with supporters arguing the administration opposed the nomination. Judge Rhea noted Democratic defections and denied land purchase rumors in Richmond.

Richmond General Assembly of Virginia William F. Rhea Bristol State Corporation Commission Boyd Rhea Judge Khey Virgina Virginia C. H. Goodykoontz Goodykoontz Asthis Goodykoonty Rhee Preas Swanson Bluefield

Financiers Indicted Over Provident Society Funds

Edward R. Thomas and Orlando F. Thomas brothers and financiers, indicted in New York on three counts for violations of state insurance laws tied to management of Provident Savings and Life Assurance Society funds. They pleaded not guilty and were bailed at $5,000 each. arraignment set for two weeks.

New York Edward R. Thomas Orlando F. Thomas Provident Savings and Life Assurance Society Whch New York County Provident Life Edward Rhead Orlando Thomases Howling

Overall Takes Bride as Cubs Spring Trip Begins

Chicago club pitcher Orble Overall known as Big Jef will bring his bride Miss Ethel Hinson of Englewood on the spring training trip. The couple, long friends, wed today after his World Series success. The bride is a popular musician in Englewood society.

Chicago Ill Orble Jef Ethel Hinson Englewood

Seventh Annual Convention Closes at Corcoran Art Gallery

The department of superintendents of the National Educational Association ends its seventh annual convention with a reception for delegates at the Corcoran Art Gallery in Washington on February 27.

Washington Department of Superintendents National Educational Association Corcoran Art Gallery

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tndianapolis Conference of Mitchell Superior Supply W. V Daily Telegraph National Bank OF W.va Capital Stock United States Government Depository L. K. Tierney W. H. Thomas R. EF. Bolling W. 2B. Hicks Union Bank and Trust Company Uefield D. R. Wood Cashier Edwin Mann W. C. Pollock L. A. Hooper First National Bank of W. VA Capital BENT Charleston United Mine Workers of John Nugent Parsons McDermott Mingo Criminal Court Chicago Telephone Exchange San Antonio, Tex Cal Sabina Coa Chilla Mexico Risita Ft. Thoms Ten Posse Pursuine Little Girl George Elliot DeWitt Orice N. J New England Portsmouth Navy Yard Navy Department Leutenant Gladys Hodgson America Boston National Educational Association Center Are Water Companies Hampton and Com Fowler Glaes Cella Albion Coles Edward R. and Star
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