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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
1
The Republican National Committee opens hearings on contested seats with 230 delegates at stake. Victor Rosewater elected chairman. 30 minutes per side for state and district contests. Twenty votes required for roll call. hearings to begin alphabetically Friday.
A New York committee has nearly finished plans for the visit of the German naval squadron. Banquets receptions and a clam-bake plus a Coney Island trip will welcome the officers and men. The German warships will be escorted by the Atlantic fleet from Hampton Roads to New York. American crews will assist in the entertainment during the sailors’ stay.
Commander Albert R. Gleaves, formerly in charge of the Narragansett torpedo station, was installed today as commandant at the Brooklyn navy yard. Rear Admiral Leutze retired from the post, marking a transition of authority in Brooklyn New York.
Bert H. Franklin testified on cross examination in Darrow's bribery case that he first confessed guilt at the office in front of Oscar Lawler, special prosecutor in the dynamite conspiracy probe. The session was disrupted by attorney clashes including a denunciation of William Burns by defense counsel. Redirect examination began and was expected to continue tomorrow.
Washington reports the 1911 value of domestic pottery marketed at 34 518 560 dollars, the highest on record, with gains over 1910 led by lower grade wares and sanitary porcelain. Producers note that white ware margins were tight, suggesting even larger actual volume.
London reports ongoing dock strike talks with conferences failing to yield results. The government seeks a settlement but employers resist the proposal, and talks are to resume tomorrow.
Supporters from McDowell and neighboring counties flood Eckman with congratulations after Dr. Hatfield secures a decisive Republican primary victory. Telegrams from Governor Glasscock and others pour in as the candidate plans rest before continuing campaign momentum toward November.
Four battleships of the fourth division head to Guantanamo with the gunboat Paducah to Daiquiri, forming the main US naval force in Cuban waters. Secretary Knox and Rep Sulzer discuss Cuban and Mexican crises as Key West defenses tighten. Ten thousand rifles and two million cartridges urged by Gomez, while Huerta advances toward Santa Rosalia amid reports of border turmoil.
Washington, June 6. Senate committee, with government experts, discussed legislation after the Titanic disaster. They examined double bottoms continuous wireless service sufficient lifeboats and other safety details. A bill covering these points is expected to pass this session.
Raleigh scene as the Democratic state convention convenes to select delegates for the national convention in Baltimore this month. The gathering names delegates to represent North Carolina at the national event.
London June 6. The will values the estate at 25 million dollars with two and a half million bequeathed to charity. Sir Julius Charles Wernher is the deceased.
Federal Judge Thomas J. Morris, who served thirty three years on the bench, died in Baltimore today at age seventy four from apoplexy. The obituary notes his long service and standing in the judiciary.
West Virginia skies stay fair Friday through Saturday. Virginia also stays fair with moderate temperatures and northwest winds.
Complete returns list Hatfield 39 854 Swisher 13 094 Dillon 6 416 King 16 975 Reed 18 506 Rathbone 10 969 Long 10 959 Murray 7 783 Shawkey 14 623 Moore 12 796 Williams 14 136 Sutherland 24 186 Teter 9 717.
Among Baltic passengers from this port today were Mrs. FE Edward Robert, her daughter Miss Georgette Madill, and her niece Miss Elizabeth N Allen. They survived the Titanic disaster and are sailing again for Miss Allen's marriage to Dr James Mennell, a London physician.
Complete counts from Mingo County with party results for governor secretary of state superintendent of schools auditor agriculture commissioner attorney general treasurer and congressional and state legislative races. Hatfield and Jilly lead in several statewide contests with various opponents close behind.
Governor hopeful H. D. Hatfield praises Republicans in West Virginia for June 4th support. He pledges a business administration, middle-of-the-road policies, and a platform-guided, progressive agenda if elected to the November 5th, 1912 vote. Welch, June 6, 1912.
Washington June 5 Senator Lorimer will not speak in his defense of his senate seat until all others have finished. Efforts to induce resignation have failed despite clear odds. Senator Kern will conclude his speech tomorrow in Illinois.
In Duluth on June 6 Minnesota Democrats fully backed a 24 member delegation to Baltimore instructed for Wilson. The convention was in uproar with many calling to instruct for Bryan or abstain.
The thirty-fifth annual Episcopal diocese council in Bluefield opened with prayers and a sermon by Rev. P. N. McDonald. A luncheon at the Presbyterian church gathered delegates and locals, with hospitality from Rev. S. W. Moore and others. Bishops Gravatt and Peterkin led mission reports, and speakers urged clergy and laity toward greater outreach and parish work across West Virginia.
The text describes a church meeting where funds were distributed with 55 000 total gifts: 1 500 to the diocese and 8 000 to the general church, noting an unequal four for self to one for others share. A liberal offering supported diocesan work. Bishop Gravatt presided as ministers from Christchurch were welcomed. The program lists sermons, missions, morning prayer, and a conference with Rt. Rev. Geo. W. Peterkin.
Oyster Bay June 6 State Senator Flynn of Pittsburg rushed to Chicago after a conference with Col Roosevelt to aid Senator Dixon with Roosevelt claims before the contest committee. Roosevelt criticized Taft supporters for seizing Ohio delegates despite wide repudiation and warned of retaliation.
Delegates from twenty three chapters meet at Columbia Chapter House New York for a two day session. President Taft a Yale chapter member was unable to attend due to prior Annapolis Naval Academy engagement.
Vienna marked the Corpus Christi festival with its traditional grand celebration. The imperial procession began in the seventeenth century under Ferdinand II to quell Catholic-Protestant clashes, and the emperor has participated ever since, sustaining the ceremony's prominence in Austria.
The Arkansas Travelers known as the Knights of the Grip gather in Hot Springs Arkansas for the state organization annual convention opening today and running for three days.
S Davies Warfield president of the Continental Trust Company Baltimore buys control of the Seaboard Air Line railway. The deal marks the practical retirement of Thomas Ff Ryan from the Seaboard.
New York June 6 The money trust investigation cannot begin its main scope until fail due to lack of data. Chairman Pujo announced at the opening of today’s hearing that the proceeding will be postponed pending further information.
Buffalo report states actor Arthur Hammond aged twenty seven was confined in a hospital bed when he plunged head first to the floor breaking his neck. The nurse was absent at the time of the accident.
The funeral service for Senator Nixon was held in Washington with Taft and members of both houses in attendance. The coffin was loaded onto a train bound for Reno Nevada, the senator's home, marking the departure of the remains.
At Parkersburg on June 6 the West Virginia Democratic state convention nominated six national delegates with Davis Tierney Walker McCorkle Hays and O'Brien chosen and alternates named. Supreme court candidates Bennet Smith and McGraw were nominated with Price withdrawing to run for attorney general. Nominated national committeeman was McGraw.
General Orozco writes Congress from Chihuahua June 6 to denounce the June 15 elections for deputies and senators. He warns of a looming revolution and says many fighters are in the field unable to vote. He hints at a peace proposal linking recognition of Congress to his own recognition.
George Edmund Foss died in Boston at age 82 after a several months illness. Governor Foss Congressman Foss and other family members were at his bedside.
William Sherer manager of the New York Clearing House Association testifies before a house committee on banking and currency investigation. He argues the power over banks in the financial center should be regulated by courts, criticizing current concentration of control in five hands.
New Orleans June 6 John Dibart a pioneer lumberman and capitalist died at his home today at age 68 His death ends a long career in the lumber trade and local business with wide influence in the region
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