03 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1902
Page
1
Lady Pauncefote and her daughters were given precedence over Ambassador Von Holleven in a diplomatic incident. The event drew attention to protocol and ranking during a formal reception with overseas representatives.
Washington reports the president placed Lady Pauncefote at the head of the line during a reception, ignoring the German ambassador and patron. Her husband fell and was absent, prompting claims the act insulted Germany and will be dropped.
A Brooklyn mother Mary Gar Jan starved to death at her Myrtle Avenue residence with a four month old baby nearly lifeless on her breast. Four other children in the corner were almost dead from starvation while the husband, out of work for months, grew weak. The family's furniture had been pawned.
A boiler explosion in the Central of Georgia locomotive shops in Macon Georgia killed five men and injured twelve others many fatally. The incident occurred today and prompted quick emergency response.
A young express office clerk named Colvard contracted smallpox at Dr. H. C. Jones’s residence. Many county patients were discharged yesterday and A. M. Jones, a Coopers guard, shot and likely seriously wounded a patient who attempted to escape quarantine Tuesday night.
Roanoke College tutor John Peery and sister Mary with their father Capt. Thos. Peery holiday visit, joined by Mies Cotta Richard Wilbur Paul Mano and E M Pope. Dr C W Greever and bride visited Graham. Wording notes New Year drafts from Worton Insurance Agency. Accounts policy change from Jan 1 1902.
6000 tax tickets remain unpaid prompting Deputy Sheriff D G Luxy to request calls to settle. The notice also advertises two furnished rooms for rent at No 14 Taze well street, centrally located.
The annual meeting of stockholders of the Bluefield Savings and Loan Association will be held at Citizens' Bank in Bluefield West Virginia on January 16 1902 at 3 oclock PM. Purpose is to elect officers and transact other lawful business. Dave E Johnston president G M McCulloch secretary treasurer G A Shirey director.
The city votes today on issuing bonds of 3.509 million dollars to fund a sewerage system. Polling places will be set in every ward under regular election law with an estimated cost of 43 thousand dollars per the proposal. Local physicians urge public health benefits and readers are urged to vote yes for sewer improvements.
The Norfolk and Western earnings for November show gains over 1900 in passenger mail and express revenue 21100587 versus 206607 increase 430878 or 2 percent Freight rose to 1286695 in November from 1118788 52 increase 11817710 or 11 percent Operating expenses climbed 85769148 up 5915868 or 7 percent Net earnings reached 50038001 down from 52696281 but up 63417 or 12 percent After fixed charges surplus grows from 3394231 to 3968918 The expense ratio falls from 60 to 59 percent For July 1 to November 30 five month period total earnings 781146266 vs 682829943 increase 48316343 or 7 percent Total operating expenses 4166999220 vs 407366788 increase 93232182 9 Net earnings 314447066 vs 275463155 up 38983911 or 14 percent Surplus 218390899 vs 181660655 up 36729744 and expense share falls 60 to 57 percent
R. E. Shirey & Co advertises Pocahontas Smokeless coal and urges customers to stock up before bad weather. Orders can be left at White's drug store if no phone, and Mr White will provide a receipt if payment is made.
Bids will be received for the construction of four hotel buildings on Princeton Avenue Bluefield West Virginia. Plans and specifications are available at the Architect Office Room 6 Szerus Building. Owner reserves right to reject any or all bids. Dr J E Martino. Haessys testimonial on kidney care included.
Coroner’s jury hears that Josie Spears and her infant died in a fire at the Coopers home on Tuesday night. Husband Isaac Spears testified he found the burned bodies after breaking in, claiming he saw no one respond and dragged them to the floor before seeking help.
The article reports a woman found with fatal injuries including crushed skull and baby head damage, with the husband Spears giving varying stories. Coroner's jury notes possible foul play and alcohol-related violence, questioning the couple's marriage claim while recounting a separate anniversary reception for Mr and Mrs M T Roberts at Raleigh street.
In a curio of notices a man disclaims responsibility for his wife Mat tie L Barlow debt and a trustee calls for payments on Geo R Whitworth & Sons accounts. A grim murder scene describes a log hut burial of a mother and babe with Scott County Virginia origins and tunnel work with Walton & Co. involved.
Struction at Coopers reports his wife twenty two years old and a four month old baby found dead with burns and obliterated features. The victim and child were murdered by a brutal Bangling murderer. suspicions fall on the husband though no clear guilt is shown. The county should catch the killer soon, or he may flee.
The J M cigar from Jeffrey Matthews & Co is touted as one of the top five cent cigars on earth. Wholesale distributors endorse it and retailers list multiple local outlets including H N White M Rosenberg Bluefield Inn R H Crockett Co L Kaufman 3 3 Barnett J L Corvin and others.
Fear Top Grocery Co Pioneer Wholesale Grocers in Bluefield West Virginia announces securing 150 gross of premier toilet soap lines sold at manufacturer prices to jobbers and retailers. Samples available for holiday trade with perks on Castile Medicated Skin Tar and perfumed soaps.
Ad promises cough relief and cold cure in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Claims No Cure No Pay and price of 25 cents.
A long idle Graham furnace plant began to bloom anew on New Year’s Day signaling a restart under general manager and party of interested capitalists. The fire rekindling marks the start of renewed operations and potential production.
The Graham furnace at Tip Top, Virginia, idle for years, is now in operation. General Manager Walter Graham and investors lit the fires on New Year’s Day, signaling the start of ore production from the Tip Top mines owned by the company.
W R Wells of the Mill Creek mines faces accusations from a Tennessee wife and a Pocahontas wife over a recent marriage, with police unable to enter his Bluestone Junction home during honeymoon days. Virginia officers called for aid from Bramwell as Wells reportedly fled, leaving a trail of alleged spousal trouble.
On Wednesday morning at 8:30 at Mrs Bettie Ritter's home, Miss Maggie Ritter married George R Buckland of Falls Mills. Rev C W Cassell officiated, Maude Peery played, the couple will reside in Kenova after leaving on train No 4 to Norfolk.
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