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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1909

Page

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Beatrice Thaw Marries Marchese Theodoli in Rome

Miss Beatrice Thaw and Marchese Francesco Theodoli wed in Rome at the Thaw villa with Rome aristocracy and American residents in attendance. Beatrice, daughter of Blair Thaw, has lived in Rome for three years after the Thaws moved abroad following a Madison Square Garden tragedy. The civil marriage occurred in London in April and a honeymoon is planned in America.

New York Rome Beatrice Thaw Francesco Theodoli Thaw Blair Thaw Harry K. Thaw Miss Thaw Sparkill-on-the-Hudson America California Madison Square Garden Beatrice Barbara Marchese Theodori London Marchese

Lynched for Shooting Circus Man near Frankfort

Frankfort Kentucky June 3 John Max is reported to have been lynched after shooting a circus performer. Details are sparse as officials investigate the incident and the mob action.

Frankfort John Max

Lynching of Suspect After Circus Man Shooting

A black man accused of fatally shooting circus proprietor B C Bowers was seized from jail and lynched by a mob on Wednesday night, removing any chance of trial.

B. C. Bowers

Radical Reichstag Leader Dr Barth Dies in Germany

Baden Baden Germany June 3 Dr Theodore Barth born 1849 and leader of a radical party in the reichstag died Wednesday night.

Baden Baden Germany Theodore Barth Reichstag

Proper Regulation of Liquor Traffic Urged

Atlantic City June 3 final session of the United Brewers Association convention heard calls for strict enforcement of liquor laws and regulation of saloons. Percy Andreas of Ohio urged brewers to help authorities wipe out low dives and pledged cooperation with local state associations to ensure compliance by brewers who ship beer across state lines.

Atlantic City N. J United Brewers Association Percy Andreas Ohio State Brewer's Association

Wall Street Opens Active Despite Mixed Stocks

New York traders saw brisk dealings with some losses yet overall market strength. United States Steel surged to buy 6500 shares around 67 3-8 to 67 5-8, then eased, while Reading fell about a point and Union Pacific slipped briefly before Steel and Union Pacific recovered, with Southern Pacific influencing the closing tone.

New York United StatesSteel United States Steel Reading Union Pacific Southern Pacific

Rioting Returns in Philadelphia as Workers Clash with Transit

Disturbances erupt in multiple Philadelphia sections during the noon hour as workers throw bricks at conductors and motormen. The unrest, labeled a renewal of rioting, centers on transit routes with injuries reported and police responding to sporadic outbreaks.

Philadelphia

Political leaders secure a tentative agreement on transit strike

Philadelphia leaders broker a tentative settlement as motormen and conductors push demands. Rioting flares in Northeast Philadelphia with brick throwing and car attacks. Elevated and subway service suffers a partial stoppage while talks continue and a modified wage demand is reviewed by the workers.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company Phiiladelphia 46Th Street 69Th Street Terminal McNichol Vere

Robbers Board Steamboat In Bordentown Aboard

Three men boarded the steamboat Springfield between Bordentown and Philadelphia Wednesday night and with clubs razors and axes robbed the purser fireman and two deck hands of gold watches jewelry and clothes. They threatened death if resisted.

Bordentown N. J Springfield Philadelphia

Parham Sentenced in Atlanta Assault Case

H M Parham a Pressmen's Union member was sentenced in Atlanta city court to thirty days in the stockade and held on $1000 bail to answer a charge of assault with intent to murder after an attack on Oscar Wike a nonunion pressman in Atlanta on June 3.

Atlanta Oscar Wike H. M. Parham Pressmen’s Union

Denmark Celebrates King Frederick's Birthday Across Realm

Copenhagen reports nationwide fêtes honoring King Frederick on his birthday. Born June 1 1843, he ascended the throne in 1906 and remains a beloved ruler as crowds show homage throughout Denmark.

Copenhagen Denmark Frederick

Weather Outlook for West Virginia and Virginia

West Virginia shows showers Friday and Saturday partly cloudy. Virginia expects showers Friday with cooler eastern portions and Saturday partly cloudy, warmer inland with moderate variable winds.

West Virginia Virginia

Former Boston City Council Leader Sentenced in Fraud Case

Lee F. Mc Cullough former president of the Boston common council and James T. Cassidy were sentenced to two and one year respectively in state prison for conspiracy to defraud Boston of 200 dollars through a false law books order. Former Alderman Geo H. Battis received three years for larceny tied to a city athletic contest.

Boston Mass Lee F. McCullough Boston Common Council James T. Cassidy Geo. H. Battis

King James Wins Brooklyn Handicap at Gravesend

King James won the Brooklyn Handicap by a length over Restigouche at Gravesend New York. The Celt, the odds on favorite, finished third as a new race record of 2.04 was set, surpassing last year by one fifth of a second. King James and Restigouche are entries of Sam Hildreth, while The Celt is owned by James R. Keene.

Gravesend N. Y King James Brooklyn Restigouche Celt Sam Hildreth James R. Keene

Staunton Ice Plant Fire Destroys East City Border Plant

A major Staunton blaze destroyed the ice plant on the eastern city border, with a 40 000 dollar loss. Owners Frank Tannehbill and IC B Ralston insured for about 15 000 dollars. The fire also consumed a residence, stable, and a brick storage building as flames raged for two hours beyond the hose line reach.

Staunton Frank Tannehbill IC. B. Ralston Fir

The Whirl Ad Advises Not to Buy Fakes

An advertisement urges consumers to avoid imitation flavoring extracts and to stick to Sauer’s, the standard brand for 26 years, claiming deep experience and reliability.

In Frame of Mind Collocuy Consumes Three Hours

A tense session features a dispute over remarks about wages. Allegations that Germany took exceptions provoke a heated exchange among officials. The lengthy colloquy ends with no clear resolution.

Senate in clash over German remarks and impertinence

Washington June 3 The senate opened in a tense mood with clashes sparked by Mr Stone of Missouri defending Germany against Mr Aldrich who called German officials impertinent The exchange led to a three hour colloquy and a pledge to publish German statements The day featured further debates on the cotton schedule and accusations of illness used to dodge conferences.

Washington Senate Stone Missouri Aldrich Germany Berlin Mr. Aldrich Congress Senator Stone Tillman Aldrich-Stone Lafollette Senaator Lafollette Scott West Virginia Keveridge Indiana Penrose Yellow Journals Money

Quorum Not Reached as House Adjourns for Weekend

The House adjourned until Monday after failing to reach a quorum. Mr. Macon of Arkansas noted the lack, while Mr. Payne of New York indicated that if no quorum exists Monday he will move the sergeant at arms to compel attendance to allow a bill vote next week.

Macon Arkansas Payne New York

Rioters in Kensington Clash with Police in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia on June 3 a mob near Kensington Avenue grew from about 2,000 to nearly 4,000 aiming at the transit barn to destroy it. Police faced stones and assaults as cars were wrecked and workers injured. Other disturbances at Broad Street Erie Avenue Thirteenth Street and Allegheny Avenue subsided after news of a potential settlement.

Philadelphia Kensington Kensington Cavenue Transit Company Broad Street Erie Avenue Thirteenth Street Allegheny Avenue Clearfield Street Kensington District

Travelers Protective Association Officers Elected in Asheville

Officers chosen include Labeaume of St Louis as secretary and treasurer P J Omera of Indianapolis as president Schuyler Logan named assistant secretary Frank Pegus from South Carolina is first vice president Geo W Smith of St Louis chairs the national board with Dir members Scharlach Diehl Rock and St John from Texas New York and St Louis listed among directors.

Ashville N. C National Travelers Protective Association Ll. T. Labeaume St. Louis P. J. Omeara Indianapolis Garey King Rome Chin T. Schuyler Logan Frank Pegus South Carolina National Board of Directors Geo. W. Smith Fred R. Scharlach Geo. Diehl Texas John T. Rock W. W. St. John New York

Future King Prince of Wales Birthday Celebrations Abroad

The Prince of Wales, England’s future king, turned forty four today amid healthy spirits. Congratulatory messages poured in from the royal family and friends while many presents arrived. Salutes in London Windsor and from ships at naval stations marked the day.

Prince of Wales London England Windsor

Movement to bury William Penn on Delaware banks

In Congress a plan to bring Penns coffin from England for interment on the Delaware river banks gains support from Representative Palmer Penn and five others. In Washington the Taft White House conference with AFL leaders Samuel Gompers and Frank Morrison focused on labor laws and interstate corporations.

Washington William Penn England Delaware River Congress Palmer Penn Taft White House Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison American Federation of Labor

Hour's Work by Laxy Man Nets $100 Sturgeon

George Conine set out in a small boat to catch a sturgeon. Within an hour he returned with a 65 pound fish and 114 pounds of meat. The catch yielded $100 in value and caviar.

Laxy Man Catskill George Conine

Carnations Sale Ad At Wast Kod Pharmacy Saturdays

Local ad lists carnations available while supplies last each Saturday at Wast Kod Pharmacy with price of 40 cents per dozen. The notice is dated May 7, 1921.

Wast Kod Pharmacy

Coal Dominates Maine Mills as Southern Coal Triumphs

Portland dispatch notes southern bituminous coal replaces wood and anthracite in New England mills and pulp plants. Grand Trunk Railway shifts to Virginian coal, while Maine mills ship coal to Biddeford and Lewiston. Wood uses decline as coal costs drop.

Portland G. Wilfred Pearce New England Grand Trunk Rail of Canada Maritime Provinces Lower Canada Dominion Grand Trunk Railway of Canada Grand Trunk Maine Biddeford Saco Lewiston New Hampshire Vermont

All in the Lens See Quality Glasses and Optics

A local optician emphasizes finding a flawless precisely shaped lens. A perfect lens relieves eye strain and provides comfortable vision, while a wrong lens can worsen sight. The shop offers careful examinations to determine exact needs and fit.

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