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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1908

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King Edward Opens Parliament With Speech From Throne

London January 29 King Edward read the throne speech as Queen Alexandra and the Prince and Princess of Wales sat in the Lords. The session is seen as pivotal with Irish affairs and temperance licensing, education act amendments, old age pensions, port authority for London, land valuation bills, mine eight hour law, housing reform, and a large budget likely to dominate debate.

London Campbell-Bannerman Edward Lords Westminster Golden State Temperance Iscal K'»Gdom E& Measure

Chancellor Faces Larger Naval And Army Upgrades

Experts say the chancellor of the exchequer must find about $50,000,000 more than last year as naval estimates rise by $15,000,000 to meet German proposals and an extra $3,000,000 is added for the new army scheme with education also boosted. If expansion continues, next year could see another $125,000,000 increase.

Gold Lace And High Spirits At Waldorf Old Guard Ball

New York reports an exclusive Old Guard ball at the Waldorf Astoria. The event featured military guests from West Point and Governor's Island, plus officers and elite militaries from Boston, Philadelphia and New Haven. The 200 musicians accompanied the grand march and dancing in a lavish setting.

New York Waldorf Astoria Madison Square Garden Waldorf Suite Astor ‘Gallery Old Guard West Point Governor's Island Boston Philadelphia New Haven Ola Guard

McKinley Birthday Observances Across Capitals

Washington marked McKinley day with a large turnout of senators and representatives wearing red boutonieres. Memorial exercises at Metropolitan M E Church featured Rev. Frank M Bristol Auditor W E Andrews and ex Senator Thurston. Canton observed the birthday with school ceremonies and wreaths at the McKinley tomb from President Roosevelt Secretary Cortelyou and former Governor Herrick.

Washington McKinley Capitol M. E United States Historical Society Frank M. Bristol W. E. Andrews Treasury Department United States Thurston Nebraska Canton Carnarion Dey Roosevelt the Treasury Cortelyou Herrick

Blue Ribbon Vanilla Advertised at Pedigo's

An old ad promotes Blue Ribbon Vanilla as a better flavor extract and mentions special sale on blankets and consorts at Pedigo's with contact reference 1-80-21. It also invites readers to subscribe to the Daily Telegraph.

Pedigo’s

Questions of Legality of Appropriation for Navy Supply

Washington, Jan 29. In the house discussion on the urgent deficiency appropriation bill Mr Littlefield questioned the legality of a $1,000,000 provision to supply coal for the navy after fleet transfer to the Pacific. Fitzgerald blamed Republicans, while Sherley called the merchant marine a national disgrace. The house adjourned at 5:02. In the senate, Cortelyou’s treasury reply to a resolution on financial disturbance was printed and distributed, drawing Democratic objections as unprecedented. The senate spent time on minor calendar bills and adjourned at 2:15.

Washington House of Representatives Littlefield Maine Atlantic Pacific Congress Fitzgerald New York Sherley Kentucky House Senate Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou Treasury Department

Cortelyou Defends Panama Bonds and Treasury Certificates

Secretary Cortelyou answers the senate resolution with detailed statements on Panama canal bonds and 3 per cent certificates, noting the vast bids and the need to reassure the public about the government's actions. He explains distribution among banks across forty states for bonds and eighteen for certificates, and cites August 22 public deposits at about 115 million dollars with New York banks holding 8.25 million. He warns of possible autumn deposits if legislation does not relieve the money market.

Washington Senate Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou Treasury Panama Canal New York

Mansfield Train Station Express Robbery Leads to notable arrests

Two masked men robbed the Adams Express office at Mansfield Union Station just after midnight. They seized agent William Depew and escaped with 3000 dollars while 40000 dollars in gold lay overlooked nearby. Police nabbed John McCue and Joseph Stevens at New Lonawue after dispatches.

New Lonawue

Robbery at Express Office Involving McGinty and Stevens

Police say Stevens confessed to a plan with George McGinty and McCue to rob an express office after a $3,000 shipment arrived from Delphos. McGinty, who was in the office with a revolver, is jailed and denies the charges.

Stevens George McGinty Depew Delphos Hamilton McGinty McCue

West Virginia Weather: Fair and Cold Then Cloudy

A forecast for West Virginia calls for fair and continued cold conditions Thursday followed by Friday with cloudiness and not as cold temperatures. The brief outlook notes unchanged chill and overcast skies across the state.

West Virginia

Lamb proposes interstate rail standard bill in Congress

Representative Lamb of Virginia introduces a measure requiring uniform road bed standards within five years, elimination of grade crossings, track doubling for busy lines, automatic block and signal systems within one year, steel passenger cars within five years, with penalties including fines of 1000 dollars for railroads and 2000 dollars or one year imprisonment for officials.

Washington Lamb Virginia

Jury Pins Blame for Opera House Fire Negligence

The Boyertown jury investigating the Rhoads Opera House disaster that killed 169 people found Mrs. Monroe and deputy factory inspector largely responsible for negligence. They urged Berks county prosecutors to arrest and convict both individuals if possible.

Rhoads Opera House Boyertown

Mechanics and Traders Bank to Close Branches Tomorrow

The Mechanics and Traders Bank with capital of 2 million dollars announced it would close its doors tomorrow. Before the panic last fall it carried deposits over 20 million, but these have since been greatly reduced. The bank operates two Manhattan branches and ten in Brooklyn, which will also close tomorrow.

New York The Mechanics and Traders Bank Mechanics and Tralers' Bank Manhattan Brooklyn

Marshall Halstead Dead, Former U S Consul

Marshall Halstead former United States consul at Birmingham England died at 9 o'clock tonight at German Deaconess Hospital after an appendicitis operation. He was 45 and a half. He was a son of journalist Murat Halstead and recently married to Miss Clara Lukenheimer of Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Marshall Halstead United States Birmingham England Murat Halstead Sre Clara Lukenheimer

Lynching of two alleged robbers near Commerce Miss

Report states two Black men accused of killing their father for robbery were captured by a Black mob and lynched near Commerce Mississippi on Monday. The piece also includes ads for Pedigo's sale of suits and hats, and barber shop listings in Bluefield.

Commerce Miss

Latest tally card designs on display at Telegraph office

The Daily Telegraph business office advertises new tally card designs with reasonable prices. The notice emphasizes updated layouts and affordable options for customers during the November 11 to 14 period.

Daily Telegraph Business Office

Littleton Pleads For Acquittal Of Thaw

Martin W. Littleton, chief defense counsel for Harry K. Thaw, petitions acquittal on insanity grounds arguing the burden lies with the state to prove sanity beyond reasonable doubt. He defends Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and critcizes District Attorney Jerome for alleged bias as the case heads to closing arguments. Clergy procession and pallium ceremony follow, with Cardinal Gibbons officiating and Archbishop being blessed.

New York Martin W. Littleton Harry Ki Thaw Littleton Jerome Thaw Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Justice Dowling Mr. Littleton

O'Connell Awarded Pallium in Boston Ceremony

Archbishop William H O Connell received the pallium at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston in a solemn ceremony led by Cardinal Gibbons. The rite was performed before a large archbishop and bishop attendance, recalling the altar boy role he once played for his predecessor Archbishop Williams.

Cardinal Gibbons L. K. Hearney Washington Boston Mags United States William H. O'Connell Baltimore Cathedral of the Holy Cross Archbishop Williams

New Amsterdam National Bank Closed By Comptroller

The New Amsterdam National Bank of New York, capital 17 million dollars, at Broadway and Thirty-ninth Street, was closed by the comptroller of the currency. National Bank Examiner Charles A. Hanna was placed in charge. Liabilities total 4.48 million with 2.07 million due depositors. officers promise full payment to depositors and substantial dividends to stockholders. The bank, linked to Charles W. Morse, ends a period of aggressive banking, with Frank W. Kineman Jr. asserting the closing followed riskier periods and intensified scrutiny.

New York New Amsterdam National Bank Broadway Thirty-ninth Street Currency National Bank Charles A. Hanna New Amsterdam National Charles W. Morse Frank W. Kineman, Jr National Bank of North America

Death of Gen Benjamin Rush Cowan in Cincinnati

Gen Benjamin Rush Cowan longtime clerk of the U S circuit and district courts of Ohio died in Cincinnati at age 75 76 born August 15 1831 in Harrison county Ohio he held wartime and postwar government posts including Ohio secretary of state adjutant general of Ohio and assistant secretary of the interior survivors include sons James L Cowen Tokyo Benjamin S Cowen Cincinnati and Sidney J Cowen plus his wife noted in mission circles

Cincinnati Benjamin Rush Cowen United States Circuit Southern District Ohio Harrison County Ohio House of Representatives Grant James L. Cowen Tokio Japan Benjamin 8. Cowen Associated Press Sidney J. Cowen

McKinley Eulogized At Tippecanoe Club Banquet

In Cleveland Ohio on McKinley Day the Tippecanoe Club honored the slain president with a banquet. Secretary of War Taft attended as guest of honor and spoke on The Republic. Speakers praised McKinley as an illustrious Ohio son and reflected on Spanish American War and Philippine and Caribbean issues.

Cleveland McKinley Tippecanoe Club Taft Republic Ohio Philippines Carribbean

Bank Closes Doors Amid Solvency Claim and Cash Strain

New York January 29 President D A Sullivan of the Mechanics and Traders Bank announced before midnight that the bank would not open tomorrow. Directors meeting lasting four hours declared the bank solvent but cash resources insufficient to continue business.

New York D. A. Sullivan The Mechanics and Traders’ Bank

Hughes Endorsed for Republican Nomination

New York January 29 The Republican county committee approved a resolution endorsing Governor Charles E Hughes for the Republican nomination for president and also backed the Roosevelt administration.

New York Republican County Committee Charles E. Hughes Roosevelt

Rhea Faces Three Charges in Virginia Senate Probe

The joint committee on confirmation narrowed Judge W P Rhea’s fitness for the state corporation commission to three main charges. Senator Noel outlined alleged connivance fraud in census counts, a bribe in a court case, and the Slemp Rhea congressional contest. Tests to cover broader reputational claims were limited.

Richmond W. PR. Rhea Bristol State Corporation Commission John C. Noel Lee County Joint Committee On Confirmation Noel Rhea-Walker Rhea

Forest Association Convention Tackles National Forest Plan

Washington January meeting draws 500 delegates of the American Forestry Association. The focus is the Appalachian and White Mountain national forests bill before Congress. Proponents seek reserves from Pennsylvania to Georgia with an estimated 5 million dollars needed. Secretary Wilson presided. Governor Hoke Smith spoke. discussions featured E J Watson L C Glenn and W S Lee.

Washington American Forestry Association Appalachian White Mountains Congress White Mountins New Hampshire Maine Appalachians Pennsylvania Georgia Wilson Hoke Smith E. J. Watson South Carolina L. C. Glenn Tennessee W. 8. Lee North Carolina

Fashionable Wedding In St James Church Philadelphia

One of the winter’s fashionable Philadelphia weddings took place at St James Church. Miss Caroline P Sinnickson daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles P Sinnickson wed Lieut Col Ofley B F Shore of the Eighteenth Lancers Indian army. Prominent guests came from Washington New York and Newport. The bride’s sisters attended and Lieut Col Shore’s best man was Col James of the Eighteenth Lancers.

Philadelphia St. James' Protestant Episcopal Church Caroline P. Sinnickson Charles P. Sinnickson Ofley B. F. Shore Eighteenth Lancers Indian Army Washington New York Newport Shore Col. James The Bighteenth Lancers

Sanders Victory in Louisiana Democratic Primary Won by Sanders

New Orleans officials concede Lieutenant Governor J. Y. Sanders won the Louisiana Democratic gubernatorial primary with unofficial counts showing Sanders ahead of Theodore Wilkingow. Full official totals will take about two days to finalize.

New Orleans J. Y. Sanders Louisiana Sanders Theodore Wilkingow

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Waldoof Astoria M’kinley Daily Telegraph R. E. Bolling W. B. Hicks B. E. Carter Pres J. N. Vance D. R. Wood Union Bank and Trust Company Capital Secretary of Treasury Tenn Father Sublette & Barnes Bluefield Harry Western Union Telegraph Office Jake Hartwell Jim Johnston Abe Hummel Vermin Chesapeake T. G. Middlebrook Debenham Cromwell Gordon Nelson Johnson Halaklava Shannon Massachusetts O'Connell New York Bank B. R. Cowan Merk Federal Court M'Kinley Mechanics and Traders Hughes Ty Committee Noe Supreme Court Secretary of the Commonwealth Rhea-Siemp Caroline Sinnickson Windsor Hotel
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