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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1906
Page
1
Superior Supply Co posting from Bluefield West Virginia announces sheet steel is in stock and ships the day the order is received. The notice highlights quick shipping and ready inventory for customers.
An advertisement extols The Our Engraving Department as the best in the state's section. It claims any design can be produced and links stomach digestion to marketing, urging Kodol Dyspepsia Cure after meals to aid digestion and soothe belching and sour stomach.
The adjourned city council session approves building permits for G M Barger and Ches Stevens and others. It notes street paving defects, licensing actions for Harman Bris and others, and discusses condemnation and post office burglary cases involving John Burke and James with two men named Austin Cottle and Sidney Dalton.
Three men indicted for the Thacker Merimue and Cedar Street postoffice robbery were found guilty in federal court at Charleston. The trial extended a full day as government agents faced limited evidence.
Washington June 11 The house agriculture committee extended sessions to late hours and reached tentative compromises on four key points of a meat inspection bill. Agreement aims to ban harmful preservatives dyes and other additives while tailoring provisions to prohibit use of injurious substances. Provisions to cover carcasses and parts include measures on cleanliness and health standards for meat processing.
Texas Negroes claim exclusion from the Republican executive committee and convention and accuse the party of being lily white. Leader Lek McDaalell from Houston calls the negroes an injury to the party. the state convention is set for August 14 in Peano with a rival convention and a second Republican ticket planned in Mineral Wells on the same date.
Chester Pennsylvania June 11 187. Charles Kinlow a negro charged with attempted criminal assault on Mrs Henry Bowden a prominent society woman of Allan in danger of being lynched and could not be removed from jail tonight Two thousand were stormed the jail and attempted to lynch him. The jail door was broken but police prevented the lynching. Police say they will prevent lynching without the aid of the militia.
Charlottesville Virginia June 11 the board of visitors of the University of Virginia in filling the chairs of the faculty today left the chair of economy's report. The name of John Sharp Williams was considered in formal and the report that the post might be offered him was not denied. Dr H Browning was the professor of surgery Dr William Randolph professor of cyanology and Dr W D Macon professor of obstetrics all Charlottesville Virginia.
Rey Da Carr a Methodist minister requests aid for E H Bennett, a wounded Confederate veteran living in Grayson County, Virginia. Bennett suffers rheumatism, is nearly bedridden, and cannot work. contributions are urged through E L Landy, craftsman, at the Grayson County Bank, Independence, VA.
Boston June 11 The execution of Charles L Tacker for the murder of Mabel Page did not take place as planned. A reprieve was granted so he could be baptized this morning in the destitute cell. Governor Guild refused to intervene and the likely execution was set for tomorrow morning after a telegram from President Roosevelt supporting noninterference.
A thunderstorm in Ritcus county caused lightning to strike a natural gas well near Parkersburg, the well flowing at about eighteen million cubic feet daily. A wall of fire rose hundreds of feet into the air, lighting the night sky in a spectacular blaze. Efforts to stop the flow and extinguishe the flames were ongoing.
In Red Bank New Jersey on June 11 the Atlantic City Express derailed at Easton Town causing one death and about twenty injuries. A smoker car overturned after striking an open switch with flying glass injuring several passengers. The incident is described as a near catastrophe with more severe loss avoided.
Furnished front room for rent. Mos E Bond opposite division office. 6 10 tf.
An ad from Consumers Coal Co promotes hard coal for cooking and heating, free from sod and smoke, plus Pocahontas nut and run of mine golf coal. It also markets Red Lamp, building sand and concrete sand, with delivery at low prices. The notice provides a phone and box address for contact.
Dover June 11 The Republican caucus tonight selected a candidate for the vacant governorship on its first ballot. The vote totals show Dupont 20, Adams 10, Herbert Ward 1.
NL results Cincinnati 0 New York 1 Chicago 8 Brooklyn 3 Pittsburg 5 Philadelphia 3 in ten innings St Louis 8 Boston 1. AL New York 3 Chicago 0 Philadelphia 5 St Louis 1 Boston 7 Detroit 5 Washington 6 Cleveland 4 VA league Daniels 3 Norfolk 11 Lynchburg 2 Richmond 1 Portsmouth 7 Roanoke
Grand jury charges former officials of the Motors Life Insurance Company, Dr Walter Gillette and Robert A Granish, with indictments. The case will pause for summer vacation. other indictments exist but face jurisdiction questions and will be announced later. Rumor says indictments target former high officials now abroad.
New York June 11 at a conference Judge Lett Assistant District Attorney Ely and John M Palmer decided Josephine Uerranova should be discharged tomorrow on her own recognizance and paroled to counsel. Ely opposed release without a guardian as no one can care for her and no Catholic agency will accept her.
Bishop Delany of Manchester dies at 8:40 AM after appendicitis operation. Born in Lowell Massachusetts in 1364 he becomes the youngest bishop in the United States in this obituary note.
A lightning strike hit the home of J R Alls in Gleaw today, killing his two year old child and fatally injuring Heiles, while injuring the father. The incident occurred in Hartington, West Virginia.
Colambar and Obio dane report rising discontent with President Mitchell's ploy. A movement began in Dittonvale and spread to the Oli district, with onion miners in Ohio and West Virginia set to join the Western Federation of Miners. A membership petition from Dillavale 48 was presented to the federation convention in Denver. Dillonvale union denies knowledge but signals possible action. fear grows of a strike undermining the organization. In Dillonvale a failed Hanna Company mine start sparks wage warfare with 40 shots fired. watchman silent. superintendent says strike breakers will be imported and work will resume.
Longworths, London, and Mr Longworth attended the Alban dra Theatre today. Copgresaman and Mr Longweth received a great reception. Crowds lined streets as their carriage passed and surrounded the theatre entrance. Police cleared a way to admit them amid cheers from thousands.
Washington June 11 the committee on privileges and elections reported today the result of their investigation into the Smoot case which started the year The majority report declares Smoot not entitled to a seat in the Senate The minority led by Senator Foraker says there are no grounds for expulsion or disqualification.
A blaze in a New York Itlan tenement at 200 es68 97th et rest in the afternoon burned two women and three children alive. Two firefighters were badly burned by falling from sealing ladders as the flames spread. The inferno is believed incendiary and the loss appears small.
Local report notes the death of Hawley Merchant Co proprietor in the city. Details are sparse but indicate a fatal event affecting the business and community.
A rumor reports Judge Luther L Chambers of the McDowell Circuit Court severely stricken with a stroke and near death at his Huntington home. The Huntington News confirms he is alive in Kesler Hospital with doctors fearing he may not survive the night as his family gathers at his bedside.
Atlanta June 11 The United States treasurer Trent urged smaller currency and cleaner money in a keynote at the thirteenth annual bank convention of Georgia and Florida bankers. Eight thousand prominent bankers attended as Trent, guest of honor, spoke on sanitary money and reform, praising efforts to finance more coins.
The Chisago Commercial Association names Charle L Hatchineon of Corn Exchange Bank Bishop Muldoon Welter Fitch Rollin A Keyes and Mason B Starry to investigate the Chicago stock yards and packing houses to uncover conditions in backing town. The committee will meet Tuesday to outline a plan of action.
The senate agreed to the conference report on the Indian Appropriation bill and William Pinkney White was sworn in to succeed the late Senator Gorman of Maryland. The diplomatic and consular appropriations bill passed. Tomorrow the senate will consider the statehood bill. The house approved a motion for reconsideration of the sundry civil appropriation bill.
New York June 11 Council Sir Albert T Patrick who was refused a new trial for the murder of William M Rica will apply for a writ of habeas corpus in federal court tomorrow and if refused will appeal to the United States Supreme Court. The filing of notice of appeal will act a stay of execution.
June 1 report from St Petersburg states the Eletzk regiment is in open mutiny marching through Poltava district terrifying inhabitants and defying the Coneatka and police. Several other regiments threaten mutiny, raising fears of bloodshed before it is quelled.
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