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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1906

Page

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Sheet Steel In Stock Shipped The Day Of Order

Local supplier announces ready stock of sheet steel with immediate shipment on receipt of orders. Customers can place orders and receive delivery promptly as next day service is offered.

Deliberate Design Service Ad From State Leader

An excerpt cites Dilger of the State promoting skillfully executed design services and inviting desired outcomes through professional craft. The snippet implies a public or official endorsement of design work. The fragmentary text suggests a promotional context without further specifics.

Digestive Aid Promises Relief After Meals

An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for stomach issues. It claims the product digests food after meals, preventing belching sour stomach and flualence, and leaving the stomach feeling sweet.

Nearby Virginia Towns Elect Officers

The Pica doctas municipal election was quiet with two tie bids for councilor and one mayoral ballot. The Citizens ticket won with 149 votes, while J H Kéda of the People's party defeated Geo W Zimmerman. mayoral winner J M Sulth with council members named Newman Nash Callway Baylor Williamson Walters Hafford Metcalf.

Picadoctas Kithael J H Kéda People’s Party Geo W Zimmerman H E Maxwell C A Howard L E War Cleks Wm Danhooser Floyd Blair Graham Eldes J M Sulth Cornellymen B M Newman W J, Nash GC Callway J E Baylor Thomas N Williamson John Walters SN Hafford Oa Metcalfa Willitmson Peple

Incumbents Win Praise as Council Contenders Tie for Treasurer

Councilmen praised for a strong showing as the race for treasurer ends in a tie between Masors Sam Graham and R A Palmer. It is believed a compromise will settle the result, though the method remains uncertain.

Sam Graham R A Palmer

Tidewater Deepwater rail line inspection tour begins

Roanoke officials from McArthur Brothers Company and Tidewater Deepwater management began a 112 mile inspection tour by horseback on Monday. The party, led by Raymond DePay, includes Archibald MacArthur and A F MacArthur as well as Dennie Madden and FC Hitchcock. They traveled from Roanoke to Salam Elliston Lafayette and Glen Lynn to observe tunnel boring and roadbed progress along the New River route toward Hale's Gap and Ouney Gap.

Tidewater Roanck Times Wea McArthur Brothers Company Raymond DePay Deepwater DePay Roanoke Norfok Archibald MacArthur Chicago Constructon Company A F MacArthur Dennie Madden Msca R Construction FC Hitchcock Roanke Rock Salam Elliston Lafayette Allgheny Glen Lynn Noth Hale's Gap Alleghany Christianaburg Blacksburg Ouney Gap Carpenter and Bar ‘Y Toads Constructinn Company

Wagner-Carr Nuptials at Bailey Virginia

The wedding of Miss Cleo Gray Wagner to M Robert King Carr occurred quietly at the bride’s parents home near Bailey Virginia. Rev E L Addington performed the ceremony with immediate family present followed by a wedding dinner in Old Virginian style. The bride is FG Wagoner’s daughter of Tazewell county. the groom works for Norfolk and Western Railway in this city. After a brief wedding tour the couple will reside in Blaefield.

FG Wagoner Tazewell Onderrad Ipower Nofole and Western Railway Company

Approaching Marriage of a Bluefield Man

Announcement of the approaching marriage of Misa Marie Annie Heonen to Mr Charles G Batelle of Ploefi West Virginia to be celebrated the latter part of this month at Pearlsburg Virginia at the bride’s brother Judge W J Hensor’s residence Immediately after the ceremony the couple will honeymoon at Mount Lake Foundary. Batelle formerly of Philadelphia is now a prominent Bluefield banker.

Misa Marie Annie Heonen Charles G Batelle Ploefi Wvi Pearlsburg Gill County W J Hensor Moantalo L.ke Betelle Philadelphia Bna. Oees Blrefield

Marriage of Dr Wade Hampton St Clair Amalgamation

A Canadian paper reports the marriage of Elizabeth Alling Armstrong to Dr Wade Hampton St Clair MD. The ceremony occurred Wednesday June 6 1906 at the corner of St Luke the Evangelist officiated by Rev A Langfeldt MA. The groom is of Garfield West Virginia and daughter is the late George W Armstrong and Mrs Ares Rory.

Tarborough Canada Armatr n2-St Clair St Luke

King Edward Joins Longworth Dinner In London

King Edward attended a dinner in London honoring Congressman Longworth at Dorchester House, home of Ambassador Reid. Nobility and diplomatic corps were present. the president’s daughter sat beside him during the meal as singers performed.

London Edward M:s Longworth Dorchiter House Ambassador Reid King Edward

Dover Statesman Thomas J. Clergan Dies After Paralysis

Dover authorities report State Senator Thomas J. Clergan was stricken with paralysis this morning and died shortly after. The event occurred in Dover Delaware on June 19. Clergan's death ends his long career in public service and triggers mourning from local officials.

Dover Del Thomas J. Clergan

Every Concession to Berwind-White Company

June 12 in Philadelphia the state commerce committee heard that the Berwind White Company received every concession by the Pennsylvania Railroad at the Jersey City terminal. Assistant claims agent R L Franklin said Keystone Coal and Coke Company and other favored firms were routinely granted all claims for coal loss in transit.

Philadelphia Ier State Commerce Commierone Berwind-White Pennsylvania R.il Jersey City R L Franklin Egent Penvaul Vaule Keystone Coal and Coke Company

Baseball scores from national and minor leagues

National League games include Cincinnati 6 New York 1 Chicago 0 Brooklyn 1 St Louis 2 Pittsburg 0 Philadelphia 9. American League results show New York 4 Cleveland 5 Washington 2 Chicago 3. Virginia League results list Danville 12 Norfolk 7 Lynchburg 1 Richmond 2 Portsmouth 2 Roanoke 4.

Cincinnati New York Chicago Brooklyn St Louis Pittsburg Piladelphia Cleveland Washington Breton Detriis Danvills Norfolk Lynchburg Richmond Portsmoot Roanoke

Washington Debates Beveridge Bill and Packers

Representative Aws delivers a fifteen minute speech defending the Beveridge bill while accusing meat packers of pressuring farmers and cattle raisers. He cites the Agriculture Committee and House actions as attempts to modify the bill including inspection funding. The report notes a national soldiers home provision excluding alcoholic ban was carried and Rep Sharman introduces a uniform passenger-rate bill for interstate railroads effective January 1 1907.

Washington House Aws Committee On Agriculture Beveridge Keveromert Shell Enndry National Soldiers’ Home Sharman

Flat Car Collides With Passenger Train in Dense Fog

A Chesapeake and Ohio passenger train No. 16 collided in fog with a flat car loaded with rough lumber near Charlottesville Virginia. The wreck damaged the engine and injured the engineer, with internal injuries and a severely fried injury. Several passengers suffered bruises and serious injuries.

Ttesville Chesapeake Chalkley

Mobs Form to Lynch Suspected Rapist in Eastville

In Eastville Virginia on June 12 crowds gathered to guard William Lee after a reported rape of Mrs Gordon Barbee and Frances Powell. Authorities fear lynch attempts as mobs form across the region. the 71st Regiment and militia are expected to be on duty in Northampton County within hours.

Eastville Willien Lee Gordon Barvee Frances Powell Sou Sinet County Maryland Ana Meraiog Moh Eeventy-Firat Daoty Northampton County

Hardware Jobbers Meet Opens at Hot Springs

Members of the American Hardware Manufacturers Association and the Southern Hardware Jobbers Association began a four day session in Hot Springs Virginia. This marks the tenth semi annual convention of the American group and the sixteenth annual meeting for the Southern association. The first business session was held today.

Bot Springs American Hardware Manufacturere’ Asscovistion Southern Hardware Jobbers Association

Letters Call for the Unclaimed at Bluefield Post Office

A list of unclaimed letters for the week ending June 9 at the Bluefield post office includes Brent Arest DS Bond J W Carter WD Carter James Carter John Crocker 8 E Christiar Rifia B Carr Harry Campbell Hugh Digia Robert Darrirs Earl Goee William Glass Walter Gardner and many others. The note urges anyone listed to call or they may be overlooked.

Bluefield Brent Arest F W Akers E B Broyles DS Bond W Carter WD Carter James Cara T John Crocker HC Ocks E Christiar Rifia B Carr Harry Campbell Hugh Digia Barto D Vkerson Robert Darrirs Fevch Earl Goee William Glass Walter L Gardner Gphen Gillespie

Senator Lodge Attacks Chicago Meat Packers

Washington June 12 The senate moved to extend a bill to ensure steamship transit dwellers get food water and rest. Senator Lodge attacked the Chicago meat packers accusing them of greed and opposing a measure that would revive their demoralized business.

Washington Senate Tve Stoken Senator Lodge Chicago

May Repeal Early Closing Ordinance Defeats Bristol Council

Bristol Tenn June 21 The municipal election resulted in the defeat of two thirds of the old councilmen. The vote is said to indicate the repeal of the early closing ordinance affecting the saloons which has been in vogue for years.

Bistol Tenn Bristol

Man shoots woman then attempts suicide in Baltimore

Charli Doom shot Mia Anna Witze then turned the gun on himself last night. Witze was wounded and in dying condition but expected to recover. the couple had come from Staunton, Virginia.

Baltimore Charli Doom Mia Anna Witze Plotol Ophiner Lf Staunton

Allegheny Annexation Vote Gives City to Pittsburg

In Pittsburg on June 19 the annexation of Allegheny to Pittsburg passed by a large majority. Allegheny residents opposed the move, but the pro annexation majority exceeded opposition by about twenty thousand votes.

Pittsburg Allegheny

Loyal Troops Rout Pretender's Forces at Timbukia

Loyal royal troops defeated the Pretenders at Timbukia after a fierce engagement. The rebels suffered 56 killed and many wounded while loyalists endured heavier losses.

Tangier Jone Timbukia

Judge Luther Caambere Lies Critical. Chambers Family Alerts

Latent advices from Huntington report Judge Luther Caambere of the creait Court as critically ill with no hope of recovery. Squire John A Chambers received telegrams from Claude Chewbers and Dr Kesler confirming the judge’s dire condition and imminent death.

Huntington Luther Caambere Creait Court Squire John A Chambers Claude Chewbers Pather Kesler Kesler,on Whose Hospital Judge Chambers Squire Chamber Doblen D. Keseler Judea Chambers

Miners Seek Affiliation with Western Federation

Eastern miners totaling about one hundred thousand petitioned the Western Federation of Miners to affiliate. The outreach aimed to unite locals from Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia and West Virginia. An election of officers was held with no candidates named for president Moyers secretary treasurer Haywood and board member Simpkie as they are jailed for alleged involvement in Governor Steunenberg's murder.

Dover Colo Western Federation of Miners Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia United Mine Workers Western Federation Moyers Haywood Simpkie Steanenberg Idaho Federation

Writ of Error in the Patrick Case Delays Execution

In Canton Ohio on June 12 Supreme Court Justice William R Day considers a writ of error for Albert Trvatick the murder defendant in the Patrick case The writ seeks a stay of execution and a chance to bring the case before the U S Supreme Court which convenes in October The decision extends the delay of Paticks death sentence marking the fifth postponement with the convict now in the death house at Slessing

Canton Ohio Supreme Court William R Day Lindsay Kentucky CA Shenstone New York Albert Trvatick William Marsh Rice Sir Patrick United Sates Supreme Court Petick Whola Slessing Patrick

One Man Killed in Early Morning Fire at Omaha Packing Plant

A fire at the Oleo Department of Alar & Co in South Omaha destroyed the plant early today. Cornelius Denny of the packing house fire department was killed when a filing wall collapsed. Origin of the blaze is unknown. Loss estimated under fifty thousand dollars.

Omahe Neb Oleo Department Alar& Co South Omahe Cornelius Denny Packing Bonuses

Congress Considers June Adjournment Date

Congress may adjourn on June 20 as a tentative date while a steering committee plans to meet tomorrow to push site labors toward completion before July 1. The article notes expected progress and references the WP Hawley Mirebea dise Co and new stack figures.

Washington Senate Congress

Also Mentioned on This Page

Superior Supply Agents Bluefield, W VA Dilger Red Lot Pocahontes and Graham Mty D. B. Johnston Princeton Ave L. EK Tierney R. F. Bo Oalter Y. H. Thomas B. King Flat Top National Bank of West Vrginia United States Depository Edwin Mann W.O PoLlock L. A. Hooper First National Bank O Bluefield W. VA Bland Street Princeton Avenue Oney’s Gap Wagner-Carr Bailey Carr Blaefield Dr. W. H. St. Clair Berwind-White Company Detroit St. Louis Washlington Ostlomwon Pitishineg Itrooklyn Cinelmuetl Boston Virginia League Claude Chambers Hot Springs Postoffice Rosa Crabtree Janie Eshels Lee Ebols Jian Gr. Moore Lillie Jervie B A Cester Vic Mosers Rebeccs Mondey Ella Moore Matha Mant le Archer Jame Mabe Hrain Mary W Thomreor M A Taber Emma Turner RA Suckett Aa Taylo Elie Woodep Nettie Wiltisme Adam Walker Pereo Oked Hawley Mirebeadise Co
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