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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1906
Page
1
Superior Supply Co. agents in Bluefield West Virginia announce immediate shipment of one thousand tons of sheet steel upon order placement.
Robert B Crowe, a about thirty, from Louisville Kentucky, was found dead in a bathroom at the Hotel Roanoke Roanoke Virginia. He had written five letters including one to proprietor Fred Foster and another to his wife and mother. Authorities say he was a representative for Bikcap Hardware Co Louisville and may have lost his job and funds before the suicide.
Rosnoke edged Danville 2 to 1 while Richmond defeated Lynchburg 4 to 2. Norfolk beat Portsmouth 5 to 0. Cincinnati defeated New York 1 to 4 in the National League before rain ended Chicago versus Brooklyn. Other results included Philadelphia 2 St Louis 0 and Washington 1 Cleveland 3. American League standings show Boston 27, Chicago 16, New York 18 and others with varying records. Virginia League play is listed but details are incomplete.
The report covers results from Bluefield Welch and Bramwell Gary clubs with several match scores and player names. It notes five weeks of Southern West Virginia Tennis Association play, rising interest, and a season-end prize for the club with the best winning percentage.
June 9 report says a conference occurred at the palace among the czar the premier and the interior minister. The czar pressed to retain prerogative and refused to surrender his authority over ministers, signaling a likely brief domed session if the body persists in its stance.
Thirteen lives ended in a dynamite explosion at the G R McAdee Company quarry site in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. Several buildings were damaged and the detonation was heard fifteen miles away. The cause remains unknown as mangled bodies are identified.
Washington Jone 9 The bill prohibiting corporations from making campaign contributions passed to the senate without debate. It forbids national banks or corporations under government charters from contributing to any election and bans any corporation from campaign giving in presidential congressional or senatorial contests. Fines up to five thousand dollars and penalties of one thousand for officers or directors who consent to a contribution.
Washington reports say congressional leaders now expect the session to run until month’s end with July 10th or 16th as possible adjournment dates. Next week in the Senate is deemed busy as rail and rate bills and statehood legislation near final action.
The senate blocked a $25,000 presidential traveling expense provision from the civil appropriation bill. Critics, led by Mr Williams, argued the cut cripples the president’s salary by fifty percent and urged raises for the vice president, senators, and congressmen.
Washington January 9 conference on the national quarantine bill reached a tentative accord. Section 7 which made it a misdemeanor to stop an interstate cat from reaching its destination was struck. Opponents from the South argued the provision would disrupt established shipboard enforcement of the yellow fever quarantine.
Norfolk Va June 9 The Chilean government officials informed the American minister at San Diego that Chile accepts the Jamestown Exposition invitation and will send two war ships to participate in the celebration.
A large touring circus arrives in Bluefield on Monday June 18 featuring Jones Enormous Showe and Frontier Exposition. The menagerie includes lions tigers and elephants while the circus lineup boasts the Lorenga troupe and the Cotter family. Also billed is Riley Starr the rough rider and twenty Sioux Indians from Pine Ridge performing native dances. A monster street parade appears at 11 o clock with two performances rain or shine.
The annual recital by the pupils of Mrs Gertrude Watts at the YMCA was a refined showcase of vocal and instrumental pieces. Though attendance was modest, the performances received high praise for uniform excellence and skill reflecting Mrs Watts's teaching mastery.
Yesterday the remains of Dr Crockett and family were moved from Davidson burying ground to Walnut Grove cemetery. A child’s body was found nearby about a foot from the surface in an ordinary telescope and was buried anew after appearing to be dead for several years.
The Lutheran Church property was bought by S M Smith and will be demolished to make room for a handsome residence. The church, once used by the Methodists during Bland Street Church construction, will hold services at the YMCA after this week.
The cafe announces regular dinner service starting at 11 am and running until 2 pm daily beginning Monday. An open day and night barop feature is noted, with unspecified details for open hours and offerings.
Old time remedy claims to loosen bowels and expel mucus to relieve coughs colds and croup. Promoted as suitable for young and old and sold by druggists with a general endorsement.
Washington June 9 The need for more general inspection of meat and products and better sanitation in packing houses was discussed by the house committee on agriculture. Mr Upton Sinclair urged action while Rep Garner urged swift committee work to satisfy public demand for legislation, suggesting inspection costs be government borne.
Dillonevilla Osis June 9 troops ordered to leave the coal region by Adjutant General Hughes of Illinois. Guards were reassigned amid strikes and protests from operators who questioned why troops were withdrawn despite plans to resume work Monday.
A family tragedy in Killang Pennsylvania as a father James Mitsbell aged about 50 and his son age 16 were struck by lightning during a storm this afternoon. The house burned due to the bolt, destroying the structure and injuring other family members.
Judge Lithefield granted Mrs Anna Madden a divorce from her husband E Madden. The divorce action cited neglect as the grounds. The husband did not contest the suit.
Hartington West Virginia June 9 the entire plant of the West Virginia Brewing Company except the ice factory was destroyed by fire at an early hour this morning. Loss is estimated at two hundred fifty thousand dollars.
Telegrams from Tabriz Persia say the Shah is gravely ill in Constantinople and death is expected at any time.
Augusta reports a passenger train wreck on the Georgia railroad with fifteen fatalities. Details of the incident remain limited as investigators assess the scene and rail conditions.
Classified notice notes room and board offer for a man of good habit in a furnished front room, opposite the division office at 610 tf, and includes a subscription request to the Telegraph.
Rome authorities received word from Paris police that a plot against the Pope has been halted. Three suspects two men and a woman are said to be in Rome aiming to strike at St Peter's either tomorrow or in a week if possible. Police search hotels and guard Vatican officials as precautions.
Lawton Oklahoma reports fire following a cyclone with losses near a hundred thousand dollars. Flames destroyed most businesses along Main Street including two banks. One man is reported burned to death in the City Bank building. Town has no fire apparatus. origin suspected arson.
In Port of Wyoming Pa on January 9 a violent storm killed Gert Weiss 20 and Clyde Blob 18 while two other men were injured and many buildings were struck by lightning. Trolley traffic was suspended and several houses and barns were struck though there were no fires.
A man cut the head off his Irish mistress at Moot Carbon near Marstonville West Virginia on June 9. He then tried to kill himself but was stopped by an arriving officer. A violent struggle occurred and the murderer was taken to Fayetteville amid threats of lynching.
A spectacular blaze destroyed the Central Hotel this morning in Worcester. Many narrow escapes reported as firefighters battled flames. one woman, Mrs Charles Biig, is believed dead and unaccounted for amid suspicions of arson.
Washington January 9 Representative Rhodes of Missouri introduced a bill in the house to create a commission of highways to oversee the United States House of Representatives.
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