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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1901
Page
1
The Flat Top Coal Land Association reports a meeting outcome rejecting a $9,000,000 offer from capitalists seeking control of the coal field. A further meeting is planned for next Thursday to consider additional propositions from the same parties.
At 3 o clock this afternoon a humorous heavyweight baseball game will be played near the tower. The Fats face the Leans with each big man to run bases himself. Captains are L A Hooper of the slim team and J W Oakley of the heavier squad. Admission is free. Mayor Oliver’s police reforms gain favorable notes as depot miscreants are warned to obey the new ordinance and order improves at the passenger depot.
A Roanoke visit by a city YMCA committee secured a promise from N and W Railway officials for a generous donation toward erecting an association building in this city. The group hopes citizens will support the project and see a handsome structure completed and furnished.
An ad promotes Tausill Punch as a fine smoke suitable for hot weather and an excellent preventative of spring fever. It claims the beverage makes you happy and contented and encourages customers to try one this morning. Sold by all dealers through Fiat Top Grocery Company, distributors.
A list of residents and visitors includes A. J. Claytor of Bedford City W E Douglas from Algoma G W Atkinson returning from Bristol Judge P W Strother of Giles L A Goodman named Burke s Garden postmaster Sol Hyman from Pocahontas Florence Hight and G M Vockey traveling to Tazewell. Train 16 delayed by engine flue washouts on Pocahontas division and a pennyless dude intrigue persists. Ladies Missionary Society Bluefield Baptist thanks Bluefield Dramatic Club for proceeds benefiting Salem Virginia orphanage.
Engineer Thos Lyons 18 is recovering from severe burns after his engine side swiped cars on a siding at Flat Top yards early Tuesday. He broke a cab window to escape, suffering burns to his left arm hand and from the waist down.
A letter from N E Palmer of Kirkman Iowa says a gasoline stove fire burned a woman severely but Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured the painful sores. The ad touts Arnica as infallible for sores and skin troubles and notes it costs 25 cents at druggists. Also references for rent and suit sales at Bluefield Mercantile Co.
The Summit Fuel and Supply Co. sells all stock and assets to Summit City Fuel Company and will operate as the new concern. The notice solicits continued patronage. Mrs. C. E. VanDeusen of Kilbourne Wis. cites Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as effective for stomach trouble and constipation. sold at H N White's drug store for 25 cents with free samples.
Mrs. W. K. Haviland of Armonk New York credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her daughter from a fatal attack of whooping cough and bronchitis after other remedies failed. Her niece, with advanced consumption, also recovered. the ad asserts the medicine is infallible for coughs and colds and offers trial bottles free.
Charleston June 7. Senate wrangle over the Southern West Virginia district judge post continues with Senator Scott opposing a compromise and backing Keller or Warren Miller. Rumors swirl as Sen Elkins and others push names like Elliott Northcott and Malcolm Jackson with no clear path to resolution. The stalemate unsettles politicians and public alike.
State board of agriculture reelects officers and notes appointments at Weston and Spencer asylums. Dr Guthrie named manager of the asylum for incurables. Dr Kunst praised as Weston superintendent. other staff retained. Mail-Tribune sold to A D Hosterman of Springfield, Ohio with public printing contract likely included.
Charleston paper reports Miss Della Archer was arrested for murder after a revolver discharged during a confrontation with Daniel Spencer. Relatives claim she is Martha’s daughter hidden as sister and that Spencer favored Martha, prompting jealousy and threats. The case shocks a prominent community.
Norfolk shipyard owners announced they would readmit machinists formerly in their employ and settle all outstanding disputes. The settlement would be adjudicated on terms to be set by the Newport News shipyard, from their return to work to the present.
Berlin reports from New Guinea describe the killings on St Mathias Island where the first German South Sea expedition members were slaughtered and eaten, with Dr Heinroth surviving the massacre.
In Norfolk Virginia on June 7 J C Boyd who had been missing money used a rigged cash drawer attachment to trap a thief. He heard an explosion during the night and found 18 year old William Caddy dead on the floor.
The cabinet declared Cubans must unequivocally accept the Platt amendment or U S troops will stay on the island indefinitely. A cablegram was sent to Havana delivering the ultimatum.
Secretary of the Treasury Gage bought bonds totaling 789000 dollars. He acquired 75000 of 4s due 1907 at 113.81, 650000 of the same at 113.806, and 14000 of 33 due 1908 at 108.851.
Ex-Senator Charles Towne, a Populist, says he has quit politics and now aims to make money. He is organizing two oil companies, one with five million dollars in capital, in Austin Texas.
A terse Washington bulletin dated June 7 states Mrs. McKinley is reported holding her own with welfare improving. No further medical details are provided in the brief dispatch.
Reading Pennsylvania June 7 Alexander Massen Camp 35 of Baltimore killed himself today with a shotgun at the sanitarium where he was a guest. The report notes the somber event at the facility and identifies the deceased.
A druggist from Van Etten New York testifies five years of satisfaction with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for family use and customer needs. He notes its effectiveness for ordinary coughs colds and grippe coughs. Sold by H N White druggist.
John Harper promotes a signature cigar touted as the preferred choice for every smoker. The campaign highlights consistent flavor and quality as key selling points.
A Pekin dispatch reports Indian troops, insulted by French forces, opening fire at Tien Tsin on Wednesday night. Two Indians were killed and five wounded in the clash.
Washington reports that Secretary Hay informally discussed with European representatives the plan to guarantee China’s indemnity bonds worth 887 million dollars. The United States favors individual guarantees limited to each nation’s share, set at 25 million for the U.S., resisting a joint guarantee that would boost others’ risk.
In Leander on June 7 the Lord Mayor and friends gave a swell reception to American visitors from the New York chamber of commerce. Toasts honored the king and President McKinley.
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