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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1908

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Morosini Banker In Fragile Health In Westchester Country

New York reports Giovanni Morosini, famed banker, remains critically ill at his country estate in Westchester County. The elder Morosini’s active life spans Italy’s navy, Garibaldi campaigns, Jay Gould’s confidant, and key business roles, shaping a storied career and a family with notable social prominence.

New York Giovanni Morini Westchester County Moroi Fovenni Morosini Italy Garibaldi America Jay Gould Morini Giovanni Merosini Giulia Merosini Speedway Giulia Victoria Morosini Victoria Herusband Europe Casino

Bryan visit stirs New Jersey party factions

In Trenton on January 30, reports say Democratic leaders aim to curb William J. Bryan's New Jersey tour with an anti Bryan dinner featuring Senator John W. Daniel of Virginia. The Progressive Democratic League backs Bryan, planning speeches in Newark Jersey City and Passaic as they push for a Bryan aligned delegation to Denver.

Trenton N. J Democratic State Committee William J. Bryan New Jersey Progressive Democratic League League Denver Newark John W. Daniel Virginia Progressive League State Committee Mr. Bryan Nebrawskan Jersey City Passaic

Pedigo's Sale for Quality Men and Boys Coats and Suits

Economical buyers seek faultless style at Pedigo's big sale featuring men's suits, men's and boy's overcoats and raincoats. Readable, strong values highlighted, with emphasis on quality and savings during the event.

Pedin's

Fire destroys business district in Big Stone Gap

A February dawn blaze in Big Stone Gap Virginia gutted the Taylor buildings on Wood avenue. The fire swept through Kelly & Irvine Carter and Taylor stores, the Adams and Southern Express offices, and the Western Union telegraph office, threatening more structures before being brought under control. Losses approximate 200000 dollars, largely insured, with stocks and records ruined but some stock saved.

Big Stone Gap Taylor Wood Avenue Kelly & Irvine Eugene Carter John Taylor Bank Adams and Southern Express Companies Western Union Telegraph Office W. S. Mathews Kelly Willis Hotel Brown Goodloo Willis United States Court J. B. Ayers Insurance Agency Irvine & Morrison Kelly& Irvine Kelly Coal Company

Spokane Pushes Federal Mining Bureau To Curb Wildcatters

Spokane chamber of commerce will send letters to every U S commercial body urging endorsement of Senator Charles Dick's bill creating a federal bureau of mining technology with a $6000 salary director. Mayor C Herbert Moore originated the plan, presented by Randall Kemp at the American Mining congress in Joplin Missouri. The bill aims to protect investors by examining mines where stock is sold, noting mining costs exceed output due to ignorance or fraud.

Spokane Wash Randall H. Kemp Washington American Mining Congress Joplin

Bryan on Elections Publicity of Campaign Contributions

William J. Bryan told the house committee on the election of president and vice president that electoral participation is a civic duty and all campaign arguments and methods should be publicly known to avoid shame, reflecting his views on publicity of campaign contributions.

House Committee Washington William J. Bryan House Committee On

Cow Escapes Injures Man On Railroad Track

Spokane, Jan 41 Horatio Daniels a traveler and soldier of fortune helped a crooked horned cow owned by John Smith in Selah valley steal a ride on a locomotive. Daniels is hospitalized in North Yakima while the cow continues to graze and produce milk after the attempted ride on the cow catcher on the center of the track.

Spokane Wash Horatio Daniels Johnathan Smith Selah Valley North Yakima Daniels Deaiers

Tractor pulls man from cow in dangerous railway incident

A locomotive struck a cow, threw it onto a man who clung to a rail perch as the train moved toward North Yakima. The injured man, Daniels, suffered broken bones but remained on his post until the train reached North Yakima where he was found almost unconscious.

Daniels North Yakima

Denounces Thaw and White in One Breath

New York Jan 30 a crowded criminal court heard District Attorney Jerome close in the Thaw case praising Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and urging mercy while denouncing both Thaw and White as degenerates. He questioned insanity defenses and told jurors a verdict of not guilty by insanity would require Thaw not knowing his pistol or the law ban. The case goes to the jury tomorrow as Justice Dowling prepares to charge.

New York Criminal Courts Jerome Stanford White Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Evelyn Mr. Jerome Thaw White Asane Lefendant Toan Harry Thaw May McKensie Burt Justice Dowling

Prohibition Amendment Sent to Committee in Charleston

The West Virginia House opened the prohibition amendment fight on January 30. Supporters voted 49 to 30 to send the measure to the judiciary committee rather than risk a local option amendment. A substitute for local option was offered, debates continued, and the house adjourned. No notable Senate action reported.

Charleston W. Va House Judiciary Committee Fea Staunton M. Wetzel Senate

Bryan Endorsed for President by West Virginia Legislature

The West Virginia senate and house of delegates caucused and unanimously endorsed William Jennings Bryan for the presidential nomination. A telegram forwarding the action was sent to Lincoln, and Bryan was invited to speak during the legislative session with the hope of a Democratic November victory.

Charleston W. Va Willam Jennings Bryan West Virginia Senate House of Delegates Lincoln Bryan

SCHOONER TAFT SUNK NEAR CAPE LOOKOUT LIGHTSHIP

Wilmington N C January 30 The United States revenue cutter Seminole halted a wireless report about the four masted schooner Taft sinking six miles southwest of Cape Lookout Lightship. The Taft from Baltimore to Galveston had crew of master and ten men aboard. The Swedish steamer Uplands, which collided with the Taft the night before, reported off Frying Pan Lightship.

Wilmington N. C Southport United States Revenue Cutter Seminole Quinnan Commanche Apwrhe Helen KE. Taft Falls Baltimore Galveston Cape Lookout

Father Shoots Children in Chicago Murder Case

William H. Meutseh a carriage maker 419 Armitage avenue fatally wounds his eldest daughter Gertrude five years old and seriously injures two other children Jennie three and William two after luring them into his shop. Police arrest him after a brief struggle. he is believed to be of unsound mind.

Chicago William H. Meutseh Armitage Avenue Gertrude Meutsch Jennie William Mentsch

Father shoots son in Jasper dispute over sick horse

Jasper Indiana January 30 1921 Philip Kastner 62 shot and fatally wounded his son George 82 during a quarrel over a sick horse. Kastner jailed pending bond. The report notes the elder Kastner owned the horse and claimed poisoning by his son.

Jasper Ind Philip Kastner George Kastner

Rhea Sessions Tame Richmond Hearing In Virginia

After two sessions with witnesses on both sides the confirmation committee adjourned the Rhea hearing until tomorrow night in his defense. The sessions were tame with clashes between counsel and no sensational developments. Senator Noel amended his ballot charge claiming Bristol origin with Judge Rhea's approval. witnesses failed to connect Judge Rhea to the matter. Indications favor Rhea's vindication as the investigation nears its close.

Richmond Noel Scott County Bristol Rhee Rhea

Rand Escapes Lynching After Criminal Assault Charge

A Black man, John Rand, charged with criminal assault on Mrs. Mary Huggy, is saved from a mob in Calvert county. He was hidden in a farm house near Mount Harmony and jailed in Baltimore. The Calvert sheriff rode ten miles to Chesapeake Head and boarded a train to Baltimore to elude the gathering mob.

Baltimore Calvert County John Rand Mary Huggy Rand Mount Harmony Chesapeake Head Waltimore

Examiners Take Charge Of Two New York Banks

New York bank examiners today assumed control of the New Amsterdan National Bank and the Mechanics and Traders Bank, state institutions that closed doors yesterday. Both banks were part of the Morseilleinze-Thomas chain and followed the Nations Bank of America closure, prompting runs on them.

New York Hbank Amsterdan National Bank Mechanics and Traders Bank Morselleinze-Thomas Nations Bank of North America

Posse Forms After Mine Foreman Slaying in Charleston

Sam Hunter of Wilsonburg shot and fatally wounded O. J. Fowler, mine foreman of Stadieiw Hill Coal Company, with a Winchester rifle and revolver. Hunter escaped after vowing not to be captured. Two posses organized to find him. lynching could follow if he is caught.

Charleston W. Va Sam Hunter Wilsonburg O. J. Fowler Stadieiw Hill Coal Company Hunter

Making for Magellan

Buenos Ayres dispatch reports at 4 42 p m sighting an American battleship in the Cape Virgins area believed to be the fleet vanguard headed toward Magellan Strait and the Pacific, with smoke on the horizon indicating its approach.

Cape Virgins Buenos Ayres Magellan Strait Pacific

Crew Rescued From Stranded Newport Brig Fredericka Secheyp

After five hours fighting cold seas Costata station life savers rescued the crew of the Newport brig Fredericka Secheyp at Nantucket Mass. Mrs Chas Oversen wife of the captain and her baby were saved from the stranded vessel.

Nantucket Mass Costata Newport Fredericka Secheyp Chas. Oversen

Sublette & Barnes Advertise Goods and Oysters

The ad snippet lists Pedigo's Men salts at Bly and various merchants like Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co West End Drug Co and W J Peters Freeman offering Canton preserved ginger and oysters. Sublette & Barnes promote Sealthshipt oysters and reminisce on want ads as a social mirror of needs and claims.

Pedigo's John Rocky Mountain Hollister Priscilla Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co West End Drug Co W. J Sublette & Barnes

Delegation of 200 Forestry Officials Attends Washington Meet

A delegation of about 200 forestry association members from Maryland Virginia West Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Alabama Kentucky Tennessee New Hampshire and Maine appeared in Washington to discuss policy and forest management with federal officials. The group plans to review land use and conservation programs affecting over 3 000 acres across multiple states.

House Committee On Agriculture Secretary of Agriculture Appalachian White Mountains Scott Smith Georgia Appalachian Mountains Washington Jan Maryland Virginia West Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Alabama Kentucky Tennessee New Hampshire Maine

Nine Meet Death in Lower Boone Mine

A 2:35 PM explosion at the New River colliery known as the Lower Boone Mine near Hawk's Nest, 45 miles from Charleston W V I, killed nine miners. Twenty five men were in the mine. eight died instantly and one man, John Bowles, died after severe injuries. Bodies were identified by midnight. Causes cited as gas and dust. Chief Mine Inspector dispatched four deputy inspectors to investigate. The mine belonged to Boone Cowl and Coke Company. twenty five is largest death toll in the state.

Charleston W. VI New River Lower Boone Hawk's Nest Henry Holliday John Rowles A. J. Wagles Charles Casse Kentucky Willsor Wilson John Clark Richard Myer Travice Paught Peter Barlow Jackson John Bowles Boone Boone Cowl and Coke Company Paul

Three Miners Killed in Fayette County Shaft Disaster

Charleston report says three miners were instantly killed in the Stuart shaft near Thurmond Fayette county last night. They were being lowered into the mine when an explosion occurred and the rope broke dropping them to the shaft bottom. The men were white but their families are unknown.

Charleston W. Va Stuart Fayette County Nea Thurmond

Carnegie Hero Fund gives $25000 to Darr mine families

Pittsburg executive committee meeting allocates twenty five thousand dollars from the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission to the widows and children of twenty five miners killed in the Darr mine disaster at Jacob's Creek. Funds are entrusted to the Darr mine relief committee for distribution under conditions.

Pittsburg Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Jacob's Creek Darr Mine Relief Committee

American Torpedo Fleet Sails from Buenos Aires Port

The flotilla of American torpedo boats departs Buenos Aires bound for Punta Arenas after a four day stay. The North American Society of the River Plate hosted visiting officers and men with field games and a collation.

Buenos Ayres Hampton Roads Magdalena Bay Punta Arena North American Society of the River Platte

Not a House Left in Twin Lakes Village Fire

Albert Lea Minnesota January report states Twin Lakes, nine miles southwest, was burned early today leaving no structures standing. More than 200 residents are homeless as the village had no fire fighting apparatus.

Albert Lea Minn Twin Lakes Here

Russian throws American to win world championship

London reports George Hackenschmidt the Russian defeated Joe Rogers of the United States in a wrestling match for the world championship. Hackenschmidt won two straight falls to claim the title.

London George Hackenschmidt Joe Rogers Hackenschmidt

Judge Drops Dead in Charlottesville

Charlottesville report says Judge George W. Harris of the corporation court, longtime state senator, collapsed and died today at age 50. The death ends a century of public service by a prominent local judge and former senator.

Charlottesville George W. Harris Corporation Court

Also Mentioned on This Page

Morosini Gritigall Vermont Attilo Morosini Mary Washington Bond George Washington Samuel Peter Marie Old Line Democrats Windsor Hotel L. E. Tierney W. H. Thomas R. E. Bolling W. B. Hicks Asst National Bank OF Bluefield E. E. Carter, Pres J. N. Vance D. R. Wood Union Bank and Trust Company Edwin Mann W. C. Pollock L. A. Hooper First National Bank of Capital Bent Congress Federal Bureau of Mining Technology Taft Pedigo’s Harry's Shoup Jake Hartwell Jim Johnston Harry Rhea Sessions Tame Morse-Heinze-Thomas Magellan Sublette & Nee George Elliot Appalachians Stuart Shaft Puntas Arenas
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