14 Jun 1902
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1902
Page
1
The report notes increased force at operations yesterday. Most mines and collieries plan to resume work by Monday as tents and provisions failures deter agitators. The injunction against strikers at Fairmont appears to reduce marching, with Mother Jones named among restrained figures.
A New York report says King Victor Emmanuel III purchased 150000 acres in West Virginia’s Pocahontas district for 40000000 lira about 8 million dollars. The king plans coal development for naval use with shipments to Italy.
In New York on June 13 a fresh settlement plan for the coal strike is to be submitted to miners and mine operators. The scheme involves a new arbitration commission appointed by the president with consent from both sides, signaling a shift from prior proposals despite claims no concessions will be made.
In Old Town Virginia R N Bevill reports happiness as Bucklen's Arica Salve wholly cured their daughter of a bad scald head. The salve also treats cuts corns burns bruises boils ulcers and is claimed to be invaluable for piles. Available for 25 cents at drug stores.
The Norfolk and Western will invest about $500000 to improve from Columbus to Kenova and Chillicothe. Work includes double tracking, grade reductions, longer sidings, and elimination of cuts. Portsmouth will house new shops and expanded yards, boosting local employment and Pennsylvania methods. Coal flows to C S H in Columbus and Sandusky raise talk of N and W acquiring C S H.
Operations along the Clinch Valley are bustling as coal loading at Toms Creek exceeds prior records. The Flat-Top strike has boosted activity, benefiting operators on the Clinch Valley.
The partnership between S H Brown and S W Vest of Brown Vest Minnick is dissolved by mutual consent. E H Brown assumes Bluefield debts and obligations. J W Vest and J W Minnick take Roanoke obligations. Roanoke will operate as West Minnick. Bluefield as E H Brown. Roanoke June 11 1902. E H Brown S W West J W Minnick.
Spring fever is a bilious condition with torpid liver and inactive bowels. DeWitts Little Early Risers stimulate the liver open the bowels and clean the system. Safe pills that never gripe. Endorsed by R. M. Everly of Moundsville WV. For sale by John L. Crockett, druggist.
Residents enjoy a full day of patriotic celebrations in Pocahontas with parades activities games and evenings fireworks planned by local organizers and community groups along with family friendly entertainment all day.
Mrs A M Shields of Chambersburg Pennsylvania credits Dr Kings New Discovery with a miraculous recovery after six months of hay fever asthma and severe sickness. The ad claims it cures throat and lung diseases and guarantees bottles at 50 cents and one dollar with free trials at drug stores.
Shipments yesterday totaled 202 cars with 109 jumbo cars and 93 regular cars. Despite the strike, several collieries operated with workers, while Upland Pulaski Arlington Greenbrier Ashland and Browning loaded no coal. McDowell mines shut for repairs and Tidewater works will wait a month for loading as plant upgrades proceed.
Knoxville lawyers representing families of coal mine victims say they will sue for damages without waiting for the coroner's results. They will file in a justice court for a boy killed there and have witnesses examined promptly to place evidence on record. Only up to 500 dollars can be claimed in justice court, so one case will be pursued this way while others go to the circuit court.
New York, June 13. Charles F. Schivler, 57, longtime secretary treasurer of the American District Telegraph company, was arrested for embezzling between 16 000 and 17 000 dollars. He confessed guilt. A woman tied to the case, described as a company typewriter, is mentioned.
London June 13 The Lord Mayor Chamberlain presented the king at Buckingham Palace with an address of congratulation on securing peace. The king replied that the Boers are now Britons and friends, praising their valor and rejoicing that peace has been won.
A Bluefield Safe Co advertisement offers a near new 1000 Tb iron safe for sale by mail box 711 in city.
The sixth senatorial district Republican committee met at Welch McDowell county to organize for the June 7 convention. Delegates from McDowell Wayne Wyoming and Mingo were named with votes on credentials and a temporary chairman named R R Smith and temporary secretaries. A minority report was announced and the convention call listed representation by county based on McKinley votes.
Rockers priced at $1.75 and up iron beds from $6.00 and up side-boards from $15 and up. Easy payments available through Flat Top Installment Co. located at 1 Bluefield Avenue.
The Interstate Commerce Commission found that the October 1, ISSS law cited by New York’s board of trade and transportation to urge Roosevelt to intervene in the coal strike was repealed in 1808. The repeal allowed the ICC to help settle disputes only if disputants submit to arbitration or a three member board, with no miners covered by the statute.
In Richmond on June 15 the anniversary of Virginia's constitutional convention was celebrated at the capitol. The body began June 12, 1901 and spent nine to ten months in session before adjournment. The enrollment committee led by J H Lindsay continued work and Col Joseph Button hosted a social gathering with wine and a Washington paper recounting the opening day as Judge John H Ingram attended.
Cigar smokers extol the merits of the J. M. Cigar, praising flavor aroma and burn. Enthusiasts share favorable impressions and confidence in the brand's quality.
The J M Cigar always pleases and is a favorite with all smokers, noted in a brief consumer remark.
Perry Christian, a 26 year old colored man, was hanged yesterday inside Moundville penitentiary for the Fayetteville West Virginia murder. His case traversed supreme court, pardon board, and governor with second appeal denied. He admitted guilt of murder but claimed not first degree.
Rain postponed Boston-Boston Pittsburg as the league table shows St Louis 4 runs 9 hits 8 errors Kitson Ahearn m ONeill J ONeill umpire Day Philadelphia 4 11 1 Philadelphia hosts Chicago 0 4 4 Batteries White Devin Taylor Chance Umpire Emilie New York 5 12 5 Cincinnati 7 9 4 Batteries Sparks Bowerman Hahn Bergen Umpires Powers Brown
In San Francisco Major L W T Waller of the U S Marine Corps described his Samar campaign and urged severe measures to quell the insurrection in the Philippines He cited orders from General Smith and said his command killed insurrectos who resisted surrender He defended executions and claimed the island remains a wilderness as he would not return to the islands.
Washington June 13 The conciliation committee of three administration and three beet sugar insurgent senators met to seek compromise on reciprocity. Revelations that General Wood gave several thousand dollars to the pro reciprocity effort embarrass the White House as President Roosevelt stays determined to press the fight.
Nearly two thousand soldiers armed with fifteen pounds of ball cartridges occupy Pawtucket Rhode Island. Streetcar traffic is halted, rioting resurges, and troops are ordered to shoot to kill. Crowds fill the streets despite Governor Kimball’s anti riot proclamation as tensions flare.
Bedroom suits priced from seventeen dollars and up and chairs from three dollars per set and up. Credit is good. Flat Top Installment Co. located on St Bluefield Avenue.
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