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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1909

Page

6

Copper Company Vice President In Jail

George Baglin vice president of United Copper Company was placed in Tombs prison by Judge Lacombe until missing books are produced. Sanford Robinson, a director, faces similar detention to be ruled on by the judge tomorrow. Both men are accused of permitting removal of subpoenaed company books. Baglin testified he heard Robinson and a Heinze brother conspiring to move the records.

New York George Baglin United Copper Company Tombs Prison Lacombe United States District Court Federal F. Augustus Heinze Sanford Robinson Baglin Robinson Heinze Brothers

Fire Rages Through Dupont Leaves Town in Turmoil

A large fire tears through Dupont Pennsylvania with no local fire-fighting apparatus. Crews from Pittston and Avoca rush engines and hose wagons to the scene as authorities fear heavy losses before containment.

Scranton Dupont Pittston Avoca

Boone County Votes Dry in Countywide Referendum

Lebanon Ind June 1 Boone County voters approved a dry option at the election after previously being dry by remonstrance. The result ends overward restrictions and makes Boone County an all dry territory pending any further action.

Lebanon Ind Boone County Cay

Etiquette of Royalty Shaped by Court Customs

A vintage guide outlines royal manners including forms of address for Queen Alexandra and other royals, seating rules at dinners, money at games, invitations considered commands, and the proper use of third person in replies. It notes strict precedence at table and the royal table’s unique etiquette.

Queen Alexandra Princess of Wales Blood Royal of England Prince of Wales

Open shop order hits Ameri can Sheet and Tin Plate plants

Notices posted in Wheeling and Martins Ferry declare after June 30 all company plants will operate as open shops. They state the firm will no longer negotiate with the Amalgamated Association, affecting about ten thousand workers. Citizens warned of kidney ailments as Bright's disease risks rise, with Foley's Kidney Remedy advertised.

Wheeling W. Va American Sheet and Tin Plate Company Amalgamated Association Martins Ferry Ohio Amalgamated

Frick Coke Company Sues Over Oven Firings in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh today the H. Frick Coke Company sues over the firing of 1,200 additional coke ovens in the district tomorrow. The move lifts ovens fired in three weeks to 3,000 and brings 15,000 of the 20,000 ovens into operation.

Frick Coke Company Win Pittsburg H. ©. Frick Coke Company

Randolph Mittendorf Leading Jewelers Ad Fashion Pitch

Elegant dainty and stylish line debuting with a jewelry house ad. Mentions DeWitt's Little Liver Pills as a noted product, touts the pills as small gentle and sure, sold by all druggists. ad appears under Randolph & Mittendorf branding with a date 6-25.

Randolph & Mittendorf DeWitt Marty

Kaufman Signs for World Title Bout With Johnson

Formal articles of agreement were signed in New York for a September bout in which Al Kaufman of California will challenge Jack Johnson for the world heavyweight championship. The exact date was not set.

New York al Kaufman California Jack Johnson

Airship Resumes Journey From Goeppingen After Mishap

The Zepp elin airship that came down Monday and sustained a maneuver injury rose at 8 o clock this afternoon from Goeppingen and headed toward Friedrichshafen. Temporary repairs allowed the return trip to continue.

Goeppingen Friedrichshafen

Daily Telegraph aims for results in a bold new push

Daily Telegraph launches a focused effort to deliver faster results for readers. The outlet emphasizes practical reporting, sharper analysis, and timely updates across news and business coverage to meet evolving audience needs.

Last Lieutenant General Arthur McArthur Retired

Washington dispatch says Lieutenant General Arthur McArthur will be placed on the retired list tomorrow and the grade of lieutenant general will cease to exist. McArthur is retired by age limit.

Washington Arthur McArthur McArthur

Solid silver service presented to the battleship Mississippi

A sixty three piece solid silver service valued at seven thousand two hundred dollars was gifted to the battleship Mississippi off Horn Island. Governor R F Noel led the parade of Mississippi figures aided by Mrs Eunice N Lockwood. The set features a punch bowl with Mississippi and navy emblems, a Beauvoir scene, and a Jackson capitol De Soto motif.

Scranton Miss Mississippi Mississipi United States Navy Achor Horn Island R. F. Noel Pascagoula John €. Freeman The Noel Eunice N. Lockwood Crystal Springs R. W. Jones Mississippi Historical Society Fremont Navy Department United States Biloxi D'lberville George Washington Beauvoir Jefferson Davis Jackson Hernando de Soto

James J Hill on forward path at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo

In Seattle June 1 James J Hill says the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition marks progress by moving forward not backward. He frames the event as uniting Pacific coast with the nation east of the mountains, comparing it to driving the last spike and fostering national development.

Seattle Wash James J. Hill Arctic Circle Tropics Pacific Alaska Pacific Coast

Law Enforcement Term Substitution Discussion

A brief note outlines a proposal on substituting terms of years for current law enforcement powers and duties. The discussion notes potential impacts on governance, oversight, and budget allocation.

Philadelphia Street Car Strike Continues Unchanged

Philadelphia on June 1 reports the street car strike remains steady on its first regular business day after starting. 700 of 3300 cars operated with recruits from nearby cities helping until nightfall. projectiles targeted a Chestnut Thirteenth Street car at a building site, no arrests but threats to halt work if it repeats. Mayor extends saloon hours from six to eight p m.

Philadelphia Chestnut Thirteenth Street

Death verdict in Iowa murder case shocks crowd

In Des Moines on June 1 John Junken, a black man, was sentenced to hang for the murder and assault of Clara Rosen, a choir singer. Junken confessed to killing her as she returned from her sister's visit, with courtroom and street cheers at the verdict amid one of Iowa's most infamous crimes.

Des Moines Iowa John Junken Clara Rosen Junken

National Negro Conference Adopts Platform On Rights And Ballot

The conference closes with a platform urging strict constitutional rights equal education and ballot access for all citizens in every state. The afternoon session included a discussion of President Taft's policies.

New York Taft

Resolution Denounces Taft View on Colored Citizens

A Boston scene shows William Monroe Trotter introducing a resolution deploring President Taft's inaugural stance toward Black people. The measure denounces oppression of 10,000,000 colored citizens as a grave national menace and is sent to a committee for action.

William Monroe Trotter Boston Mr. Taft

Taft Protests Umpire Decision After Wagner Hit

In Pittsburg on Saturday President Taft applauded a Wagner drive to the flagpole that was ruled two bases. Manager Fred Clarke protested the decision, claiming the play should have allowed full scoring. Clarke publicly announced the protest before leaving the city.

Pittsburg Taft Hans Wagner Fred Clarke Clarke Carke Wagner

Liquor Dispensaries to Open in Guthrie Area

Gov Has kell issues proclamation permitting opening of liquor dispensaries in towns over two thousand and in all county seats. Dispensaries had been closed since last fall after amendment defeat.

Guthrie Oklo Haskell Anll

New Line of Ready Made and Custom Shoes by Horton

Local ad announces up to 20 percent savings on all purchases from J. L. Horton at 20 Bland Street. Offers ready made and made to order clothing and footwear including slippers and shoes for foot trouble.

J. L. Horton Bland Street Eo d. Tf

Foley's Kidney Remedy Notice Promises Quick Recovery

An old advertisement urges readers to take Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of kidney or bladder disorder including backache urinary irregularities and exhaustion to recover quickly. It states the product is sold by all druggists.

Foley

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