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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1908
Page
1
W M Goings, a 45 year old white man, was arrested after admitting family mistreatment and filing a declaration before Recorder Palmer. Investigators found his younger children left home due to fear of the father. his hearing is set for this morning.
Bluefield residents can expect the government building contract to be let on February 14. Advertisements for bids will run in local papers soon, and plans and specifications have been sent to custodian H. S. Shott for issue to local bidders as copies arrive.
In the United States circuit and district courts for the Southern District of West Virginia appeals have increased, with Clerk Edwin M. Keatly preparing records for transfer to Richmond for hearings. From Bluefield an appeal challenged a decree by Judge Dayton in the Kutzner estate case against W. H. Bowen, involving roughly $250,000 from the estate of Jonathan Bowen.
Kutzner urged setting aside the verdict and filed a writ of error. J S Gillespie sues Pocahontas Coal and Coke Co over McDowell county land, Judge Kellar ruled for plaintiff, appeal filed. Norfolk and Western asks appeal in Reed vs railroad, judgment $10,000 for Reed. Becket vs N and W over leg loss, $10,000 awarded, overruled new trial motion. Huntington court cases to be appealed, one for $10,000 and another for $8,000.
West Virginia coal operators and US Geological Survey representatives plan a Washington meeting to discuss better mining conditions and related legislation. The January date was set after a suggestion by Capt W N Page of Virginian Railway and coal expert Neil Robinson, with field committees organizing attendance.
David Schnurman announces the sale of his Bluefield tailoring business to a Cincinnati firm and asks patrons to settle debts within 15 days. He thanks Bluefield and vicinity for liberal patronage as he winds up affairs. Belmont Cafe announces fall course dinners to 8 p.m. led by E. D. Sloan, proprietor.
City engineer reports Beaver pond water supply liable to contamination amid coal mining upheaval. District committees convene across Kanawha New River Western Maryland Norfolk & Western and Kanawha & Michigan to discuss mining conditions. Delegates include Ex-Governor Fleming Senator Elkins and others.
The Bluefield West Virginia city council, amid heated clashes, passed the cow ordinance despite non concurrence by the board of supervisors. Two thirds of those present voted in favor as conflicts over the Allen street crossing and the footbridge spurred lengthy debate.
In Lynchburg Virginia Mrs Bessie Markham 19 wife of J E Markham killed after a .32 revolver discharged while she sat on his lap. They struggled for the weapon. a single cartridge fired and pierced her left breast. Coroner's jury ruled the death accidental.
Postmaster General Meyer issues directive tying future mail contracts on star screen wagons messengers and special routes to a ban on transporting intoxicating liquors between points during mail service. The move directly impacts the prohibition movement as contracts now require carriers to avoid liquor transport on any mail route.
George Dixon known as Little Chocolate, famed featherweight champion and boxing icon, died in Bellevue Hospital alcoholic ward at age 37. Once idolized by thousands, he passed away penniless and with few friends after a long struggle with alcohol.
Omen Neb January 6 Four hundred guests attended the Jacksonian Club of Nebraska annual gathering. William J Bryan was guest of honor with national and state Democratic leaders present. C J Smythe former secretary of state served as toastmaster and predicted Bryan's election to the presidency.
A cablegram from Liverpool relieves anxiety over the missing Canadian Pacific liner Mt Royal which had been thirty days out from Antwerp bound for St Johns New Brunswick. The ship departed Antwerp December 7 carrying 304 immigrants and a large cargo.
In San Diego the battleship Nebraska suffered an crane related incident causing injuries among sailors. Initial reports suggest two men were killed and swept overboard after the crane lost control.
Parties who have not paid their taxes must call and do so at once to save levy costs. I cannot wait any longer. You must pay up. 1-7-2 weeks. ba W. FP. HAWLEY, Deputy Sheriff.
On the second trial day for Harry K. Thaw nine jurors were seated of fifty seven examined as peremptory challenges loom. Thaw’s defense specifies insanity at the time of homicide with not guilty still to be amended accordingly. Thaw entered court cheerful as his wife Evelyn and kin attended.
Fairmont West Virginia January 6 coroner inquest into the Monongah mine horror where more than 350 lives were lost opened today. Four men trapped in the mine testified as to the explosion and gas buildup. Peter Urban, a roving maniac, testified about an earlier gas explosion that killed a horse and was buried at night. He recalled only hearing a noise when the main explosion occurred.
Chief Justice Clabaugh of the DC Supreme Court on petition by Seaboard Air Line Railway named Davies Warfield of Baltimore and R Lancaster Williams of Richmond as receivers for the company's property in the District of Columbia.
Omaha Nebraska reports G D W Cress, ally of Caleb Powers, traveling to raise funds for Powers with the fifth trial in view. Cress says about $65,000 has already been spent defending Powers in his murder case against William Goebel.
A skiff with nine men overturned near Kickapoo, Kansas, drowning seven. William Sharp and Frank Logan were rescued by Ernest Schweitzer at the risk of his life.
May 6 cotton spinner strike threats across the nation threaten a lockout of 150000 workers as 500 federation members demand higher terms. The notice urges caution, contrasting real estate investments with safe government bonds and advising readers to consider real estate ads.
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