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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1910
Page
2
Railroads warn of possible freight disruption as retrenchment orders tighten capacity to handle traffic. A recent move by the Attorney General spurred curtailments, threatening adequate service levels and hampering outlay plans.
The article warns that 1909 era railroads curtail maintenance and equipment outlays, risking a freight blockade worse than 1906 07. It notes declines in car and locomotive production from 1906 07 to 1909, rising operating costs, wage hikes, and a push by the attorney general for retrenchment, threatening capacity amid growing traffic and delayed prosperity.
The June reception plans in New York for Theodore Roosevelt feature a committee led by Cornelius Vanderbilt with nearly a thousand notable backers. Delegations from Rough Riders and Spanish War veterans join many political and civic groups, plus foreign clubs, as railroads offer reduced fares and hotels rush to accommodate crowds.
The report notes the days around Mr. Roosevelt’s arrival home, detailing public and ceremonial observations. It highlights anticipation and the reception planned or observed by citizens, officials, and local organizations.
Staunton Va June 9 Special. The Atlanta New York cars spent the afternoon in heavy rain on hilly muddy roads and several vehicles failed to finish. The Firestone Columbus car pitched over an embankment near Lexington but no one was hurt. The West Virginia entry by Col S M Smith was expected to post a clear record. Tolliver Stribling assisted in Lexington with horses to pull the Speedwell car up the bank. The roads were the poorest stretch between Atlanta and Staunton.
Washington June 9 The senate committee on appropriations sustains striking out the house provision barring use of anti trust enforcement funds to prosecute labor wage raise hour shorten and condition improvements in a 34 to 16 vote Republicans in favor Democrats against McEnery Lone with Republicans Burke Dolliver Jones Page and Warner among the negative.
Brigadier General James Biddle U S A retired died at his home in Berkeley Springs West Virginia today Born in Philadelphia in 1832 he served throughout the Civil War was breveted brigadier general for gallant service He held ranks from captain of the 15th infantry to colonel of the 6th Indiana cavalry after the war he continued service in various cavalry regiments retiring just before the Spanish American War Known as an Indian fighter he spent much of his career in the West
New York June 9 The Keith circuit of theatres including the Academy of Music in Richmond Norfolk Newport News Lynchburg Petersburg and Roanoke will continue an open door policy. The National Theatre Owners Association announced the move in opposition to the Theatrical Syndicate.
In Washington on June 9 the Senate accepted a Sundry Civil bill amendment authorizing $100,000 for the president to study executive department methods aimed at greater economy and efficiency.
Three men were killed and twelve injured when the Iron Mountain fast mail left the tracks near St Louis and crashed into a manufacturing plant. The dead and injured were train crew members. The train carried no passengers.
President Taft refused to receive Representative Francis Burton Harrison and two allies when a delegation including Rabbi leaders pressed the matter of Russian Jewish expulsions. The White House reportedly kept the rebuff quiet as Harrison later claimed he had been rebuffed. The rebuff followed Harrison’s resolution seeking info from Attorney General Wickersham about the Ballinger Pinchot controversy and alleged misleads in backdating Glavis charges against Secretary of the Interior.
London reports the Bank of England reduced its rate of discount from three and a half percent to three percent today. The move signals tighter credit conditions and could affect borrowing costs and financial markets.
The New York Grand Council of the United Commercial Travelers Association opened at the Manhattan Peach Hotel with over 60 000 members. Some 15000 traveling men from across New York and nearby areas are expected to join a prosperity parade of 50 floats and many bands marching from the Battery to Manhattan’s business district. A monster banquet at the Manhattan Beach Hotel will feature speeches by notable orators tomorrow night.
Athens Georgia June 9 with more than two hundred leading Georgia lawyers and jurists the state Bar Association opened a two days session. Law reform and procedure form the general subject of discussion.
King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena returned to Rome from Avellino province where they visited the quake scene at Calitri. The king issued orders that every effort be made to aid the relief of the sufferers.
Official dispatches from Managua report western Nicaragua in a state of panic as conflict escalates. Fruit export restrictions and rapid currency devaluation accompany the turmoil.
Captain Eriksson and his daughter along with nine crew members faced a perilous voyage as a barkentine’s crew battled harsh seas. A timely rescue arrived just in time to save the group 454 miles from the Atlantic coast. Weather and waves tested seamanship as hope stayed afloat.
Elizabeth Eriks and nine others from the Philadelphia barkentine Good News were stranded three days after a June 3 sinking in the Atlantic. The two boats with the captain's daughter endured storms 450 miles offshore until the British steamer Metis rescued them on June 6 and brought them to land in Norfolk, Virginia.
In Haverstraw New York a funeral coach carrying two mourners a pastor and their driver was hit by a West Shore freight engine at fifty miles an hour. All occupants died or succumbed later. The deceased include Rev A Romanth and Rev V Shifr iad plus Mrs E V Seifried and Vasiliam Bebe. Injured: Mrs Perry Kester. The bodies lay along the track after the crash.
The trial of seven Vinson gang members charged with conspiracy to prevent arrests began in Charleston West Virginia. The government has nearly completed its evidence and about fifty witnesses are to be heard.
More than five hundred delegates representing millions in invested capital filled the Selbach Hotel in Louisville Kentucky for the opening session of the thirteenth annual convention of the National Hardwood Lumbermen's Association. Nearly all regions of the country are represented.
Lightning struck bayonets during a patrol maneuver at Krasnoye-Selo killing one soldier and fatally injuring another.
Washington reports an all but party line 195 to 101 House passage of the postal savings bank bill after six hours of debate. Twenty one Democrats joined Republicans against the Democratic substitute, while 24 Republicans backed it. Notable names include Brantley Georgia and Norris Nebraska among the cross party votes.
Preliminary steps outline a Farmers' Warehouse Association of the Inland Empire to pool grain from eastern Washington and neighboring regions. The plan aims to sell direct to millers and exporters in 100000 bushel lots, with one cent per bushel handling fee, reducing middlemen. Washington notes a tariff rule on printing paper from crown lands in Quebec.
Berlin dispatch reports Commander Robert E Peary served with papers in a suit by Randolph Francke over a claim that Peary took Francke fur collections at Eta as payment for transporting Lim homeward Francke is linked to Dr Frederick A Cook and the case moves to London following service of process.
Arkansas Republican leaders gather in the capital for a major convention and state league meeting. The events, described as the largest in years, marked a key party mobilization with further sessions planned, signaling strong organized activity among Re publicans in the state.
A state convention will discuss the forthcoming state campaign including strategic plans and declared candidates. Delegates from multiple regions are expected to participate to set party priorities and messaging ahead of elections.
Washington officials acknowledge the vast sums tied to proposed freight rate increases under the new interstate commerce commission regime. The ICC plans immediate action, dispatching special agents to railroads to collect testimony and group cases by territory, with hearings to follow. Commissioners Lane and Clark will attend the international railway conference June 18, returning for hearings.
Two thousand drummers from across the United States gather in Springfield for the United Commercial Travelers of America annual convention opening a three day session this morning.
A Milwaukee platform at the closing session of the Republican state convention unanimously endorses President Taft's administration with strong support.
Sir George Newnes founder of the Westminster Gazette Tit-Bits and the Strand Magazine has died in London at age fifty nine.
Delegates adjourned in Bluefield after three days of papers on coal resources and mine safety. Sessions featured Hines of the U S Geological Survey and talks on ventilation, first aid, and industry legislation as Congressman Hughes praised coal workers and hospitality.
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