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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1906
Page
1
A compact notice states sheet steel is in stock and outlines same day shipment upon receipt of old material. The brief implies a recycling or scrap intake service with prompt processing and shipping. It mentions immediate action for customers who return their old steel products for exchange or reuse.
A police capture nets $1500 in counterfeit coinage and several suspects. A Bland county youth named Hobe t King passed a five dollar gold piece at Osborn's restaurant and was arrested. Another man J M Miller of Pennsylvania, linked by King’s testimony, was captured with over fifteen hundred dollars in bad money. Bloodhounds trace robbers near the store. Grubt, an elderly former postmaster, is noted as a veteran who lost a leg in the war.
The meeting of the Association of Railway Special Agents of the United States and Canada denounced the anti pass provision of the railroad bill. President W G Baldwin of Roanoke Va urged delegates to form a committee to press for elimination of the clause. A resolution calling for a five member committee to act was presented. Members from several railroads condemned the move to bar passes for employees and families, stating no railroad supported the provision.
John E Grubb postmaster and merchant at Acton Virginia was murdered presumably by burglars who looted the store post office and set the building on fire. Grubb’s charred body was found in the ruins with a crushed skull. Two Negro men were arrested at Prospect and held for investigation as white men were also under arrest elsewhere.
Washington funeral rites for the late Senator Gorman took place with a simple ceremony at Oak Hill cemetery. The body was borne by the family and a congressional committee as the Senate did not meet until 2 pm.
Jown W. Foster, formerly secretary of state, is named by the Chinese government as representative at the ongoing conference. The appointment is said to be extraordinary, with only one similar precedent in 1868 when Burlingame resigned to arrange treaties for China.
Geneva June 7 diplomats in England America and Switzerland pursue an international move to suppress anarchists. An informal exchange of views is under way among the three countries, seen as the only nations where anarchists still receive protection.
James McCrea, first vice president of the Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburgh, testifies in Washington that the abolition of rebates stems from a community of interest among the Pennsylvania railroad and allied lines. He says rebates were valued by retirements and that the incentive was killed by cooperative action across the industry.
Eight men died and several others were endangered when a fire broke out in the Rocky Fork Coal Company mines near Red Longe Moit on June 7. The smoldering blaze, once thought controlled, rekindled and hindered recovery efforts due to damp conditions making the shafts unsafe for rescue work.
The report lists Virginia League results Norfik defeating Puortsmouth 6 2 and Richmond 4 Lynchburg 2 Reanoke 8 and Danville 38. National League highlights Chicago 19 New York 0 St Louis 7 Brooklyn 3 Pitsburg-Biston postponed by rain Cincinnati 3 Philadelphia 2 in eleven innings. American League New York 6 St Louis 4 after thirteen innings Boston 0 Cleveland 4 Washington 1 Detroit 7. Philadelphia-Chicago game noted as wake postponed due to fall standings follow.
A Pennsylvania limited train derailed into a wrecking train after a tower operator error near Lanceater, Pa. The crash at 40 miles per hour wrecked the engine and cars, but no one was killed though damage and costs to the Pennsylvania railroad will be substantial.
A cloudburst near Hownereyil and Isbortown on Stony Creek is reported to have caused flooding the Conough River to a great height. A woman and her child are reported drowned, with storm details and damage not yet clear at Jobnstown.
A public recital by Musicale Saturday Night Te Etudes Mavie Claub is set for Saturday at 8 30 in the YMJ ball. The program features piano duets and solos, vocal and instrumental pieces. Admittance is 25 cents and the club invites all to attend. BBS advertising follows for local coal and construction supplies.
Three trainmen were killed and several injured when a space train crashed into freight cars near Bigar Colado last night. The two Washington DC millionaires narrowly escaped death as one car was shattered and another damaged beyond repair.
Governor Folk of Missouri was appointed chairman of the reception committee for William J Bryan’s arrival from Europe. Jone 7. William Hoge, in charge of the reception, announced the appointment today in Newark.
Walter L Staley of Marion Va died this morning at 6 o clock aged 71 He was a member of the Huff Staley milling firm long active in the community A public spirited and useful man will be missed by neighbors and business associates.
In Washington the British government announces a joint inquiry into reports that American canned meat was prepared under unsanitary conditions. The British Prison Commission states that if the complaint is proven, contracts for American meat will be cancelled and colonial supplies will be purchased instead.
During the consideration of the miscellaneous bill Representative Brondige Democrat of Arkansas attacked what he called presidential extravagance. He condemned the proposed fifty thousand dollar stables in the White House and the $25,600 allowance for presidential traveling expenses. The reading of the bill progresses slowly and is not expected to finish until well into next week.
After a full day of debate on the conference report the Senate refused to concur and adjourned. The House was asked for a further conference as Senate amendments were pressed. The old conference committee Elkine Collom and Tillman were named. The Niagara Falls preservation bill was then passed.
In Sandomi province at Radow fifty imprisoned since January without charges have started a hunger strike since May 30. Relatives have telegraphed Polish officials to interpellate the government over the case as some detainees become delirious.
Will of Robert Portner probated at Mapesees Virginia on June 7 records bequests. Five thousand dollars to the corporation of Mabnaesis for improvement funding and five thousand to be held in trust for the poor. five dollars to the Masonic lodge of Manariae where he was a member.
Yellow fever reappears in Havana with a fatal case at a Spanish hospital. Officials say the outbreak is not believed to be an epidemic, though a patient’s death reveals the disease’s presence.
Harvey Young of Turkey Coe Lee County Virginia state representative was shot in the shoulder Wednesday morning by his youngest son Maorat during a quarrel. The wound is not expected to be fatal.
In Columbus on June 7 operators and miners failed to reach an agreement to quell the strike in the Ohio coal fields. Special meetings were held and both sides adjourned declaring they will fight to the finish. Operators blame the miners for refusing arbitration and intend to run mines as they can, while miners say they wanted a fair settlement but rejected arbitration that would hand key decisions to outsiders.
June reports from the north western provinces describe growing threat as peasants resist police and infantry, defy Cossacks, and march with improvised weapons. Soden kra districts burn while raiders plunder landowners as officials request troops.
Indiana Democrats nominate the ticket with James F Cox for Secretary of State John Isenbarger for Treasurer Marion Bailey for Auditor and Walter J Lotz for Attorney General The platform backs Bryan calls for revenue only two cent railroad fare state insurance regulation and prohibition of pes 43 for public officials
The first anniversary of Norway’s separation from Sweden was celebrated with thanksgiving services across churches and a nationwide holiday. Citizens anticipate the crowning of King Hekon VII at Trondhjem two weeks hence.
A tornado devastated the town of Goeestl, fourteen miles east of Newton, leveling roughly twelve miles of area. All but one residence were destroyed and three people were killed with several others injured. The event occurred on June 7.
The General Federation of Women's Clubs adjourned in St Paul. Mrs Gay R Allen of West Virginia was elected director on stock boys Perfection brand suits by W P Hawley's Merchandise Co.
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