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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1906

Page

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One Thousand Tons We Ship the Day We Get Your Order

A bold shipping claim promises delivery of one thousand tons as soon as orders arrive. The terse notice emphasizes rapid fulfillment with immediate dispatch upon receipt.

Dramatic Scene in National House Over Statehood Bill

Washington June 14 The Senate acted to send the statehood bill to the president for signature creating Oklahoma Territory and Idaho Territory as Oklahoma and Arizona New Mexico awaiting final action Delegates from Arizona charged Speaker Cannon with vote trading and forcing a vote delay The speaker denied the accusation and urged members to speak up The scene ended with an ovation as the appropriation bill adjourned.

Wshington Senate Oklahoma Idisa Territory Arizona New Mexico

Southwest Country Celebrates Statehood Victory

June 14 Lawton Oklahoma crowds celebrate the passage of a statehood bill by the national congress. Public gatherings erupt with flags and speeches as residents praise becoming a full American citizenry in the new territory.

Lawton Okio

Golden Trophy Cigarettes Sold at Five Cents Each

An ad touts Golden Trophy tobacco and cigarettes as the best choice. It markets Golden Trophy 1 ounce for five cents, claiming unmatched quality in amecktng tobacco.

Explosion on Steamer Haverford Kills Six Crew at Dock

An explosion on the American line steamer Haverford at Liverpool dock caused a fire that wrecked the vessel. Six crew members were killed and many injured as hatchways burst open and bulkheads blew out. Thirteen crew were taken to hospitals. cause not yet determined but suspected spontaneous combustion.

Liverpool Haverford Vial Bhava

Death Toll From Harverford Explosion Rises

At Liverpool pier on June 14 the Harverford disaster death toll climbs with ten killed outright and four dying in ambulances. Thirty one in Liverpool General Hospital with many expected to die. Investigators pursue a searching inquiry into the mine explosion in the cargo hold.

Liverpool Harverford Tovorsdey Liverpool General Hospital

Instruct for White for State Senate

Williamson W Ve June 14 Special At a conference of White and not White forces for the state senate in the sixth senatorial district today several agreements were reached that all district meetings on Saturday should in fact nominate delegates for the Hon H White. This ends a long royal fight. Dwell Wyoming and Warne were for White, but local factions failed to divide the court which is now settled and all opposition to Waite disappeared.

Thie Court Waite

Venerable Citizen Hangs Self in Cemetery

Huntington West Virginia June 14 Robert Caliwell aged sixty two a Confederate veteran committed suicide today by hanging from a tree in the cemetery near his home at Lsages etasico. The death is believed linked to grief over his son a conductor on the Big Four who fell from his train near Cincinnati and was killed several years ago.

Hauntington W Ve Robert Caliwell Lsages Etasico Cldwell Isie

Moonshine Still in Use Forty Years in Parkersburg

In Parkersburg West Virginia Henry Kimball age eighty of Smokebill was brought here to answer indictment after a revenue raid found a sixty gallon moonshine still. The case notes the still had been in use for forty years and estimates federal revenue losses near twenty million dollars.

Parkereburg W Va Henry Kiebill Kimball

Policeman Harry Mortor Convicted of Perjury in New York

Policeman Harry Mortor formerly of the vice squad was found guilty of perjury in a case stemming from the Bertha Claude incident linked to the Emil Gendron murder. The jury recommended mercy.

New York Harry Mortor Enya Bertha Claude Emil Gendron

Mob Rampage Against Jews in Bilostok Ruins City

Reports describe a violent mob in Bilostok on June 14 attacking Jewish residents after a hazardous device exploded during a procession to the Cathedral. Houses burn and shops looted as troops attempt to restore order while authorities fear further trouble tomorrow.

Bilostok Raesia Et'il Tirewer Ciea Tremelves Appsed Wlechol Berelcadea

Cox's Murderers Released on Bail

Former Sanaty Jadee Jaws Hargie Sheriff Edward Cellahan and Albert Hargie were released on bail of fifteen thousand dollars after arrest on charges related to the death of De B D Cox. The state notes this as the first bond accepted in the jurisdiction. Trial set for September.

Jtexiigtn Jone Sanaty Jadee Jaws Hargie Edward Cellahan Albert Hargie

Inspectors Visit Newport News Navy Yard to Review Work

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Newberry and his aide Captain Viee toured the Norfolk Navy Yard and sailed after noon toward Newport News to inspect the government work at the Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Company.

Norfolk Newberry Viee Bean Nofolk Navy Yard Newport Newe Trrygi Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Company

Stop Selling Booze at Hotel Chamberlain

June report shows a bill favorably reported by committees of the alcoholic traffic to ban alcohol sales at Hotel Chamberlain and Old Point Comfort on government land. The act would prohibit wine fees in any building or grounds owned or leased by the United States.

Canal Report Vote Set For Thursday

Waishington reports the senate will vote Thursday on a bill from committee proposing a deep level canal at Panama. The measure aims to advance construction and outline funding details for the project.

Canal Report

Chesapeake and Ohio Buying Coal Lands Near Kentucky

Negotiations proceed for acquiring Northern Coal and Cokes Company lands off Kentucky. Chesapeake and Ohio is the leading prospective purchaser though not directly admitting involvement. The 325000 acre eastern Kentucky coal field could shift ownership amid railroads’ influence and potential future legislation.

Northern Coal and Cokes Company Kentucky Cheasapeake and Ohio Railway Company Northern Coal and Coke Company Chesapeake and Ohio Northern Coal and Coke Cowpary United States Kertucky Ohio Northern Coal and Coka Company Coorta Enb

Interstate Commission Adjourns Till 19th

Testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission indicates the Pennsylvania railroad may have delivered weight coal for the Barwind White Company without charge. The commission adjourned to meet in Washington on the 18th to examine E J Berwind, president of the Barwind Company.

Interstate Commission Phildelphia Interstate Commerce Committee Pennsylvania Berwini-Write Coal Company Barwind-White Comam Washington J Berwird Barwind Company

Roanoke Gas and Water Company Stock Offered for Sale

In Roanoke Virginia today the Roanoke Gas and Water Company advertised stock offering and solicited customers for fuel and illumination. The company promised piping from mains and plumbing for installation of ranges, aiming to reduce costs for customers formerly facing high piping and plumbing prices.

Roanoke Faergnerson Liste Fankhouser Stauantor Roanoke Gas and Water Company Canoaea+rs Gre Rangearea Coset Patron

Vessels Readied for Service Abroad

The south division of the North Atlantic fleet has been detached from the North Atlantic squadron. Armoured cruisers West Virginia Colorado Pennsylvania and Maryland will be put in shape for service abroad.

Washington West Virginis Colorado Pennsylvania Maryland Vessela

Wanted Clerk in Telegraph Offices Expreisace

Help wanted for office work in Telegraph offices with opportunity to learn telegraphy. Female preferred. Apply Weateen Union Telegraph Co at 10 Blaad Street.

Baseball scores from national and American leagues

National League games saw St Louis 4 New York 6, Pittsburg 6 Brooklyn 1, Cincinnati 1 Boston 2, Chicago 5, Philadelphia 1. American League New York 2 Cleveland 3, Washington 0 Chicago 2. Boston St Louis postponed due to wet weather. Virginia League results list Denville 7 Roanoke 3 Portemorth 0 Lypphbargy 10 Richmond 0 Norfolk 0. Tea in nings.

St Louis New York Pittsburg Brooklyn Cincionati Boston Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland Washington Detroit Denville Roanoke Portemorth Lypphbargy Richmond Norfolk New Yorks Louis

Indicted Man S G Duckworth Faces Fraud Charges

S G Duckworth, accused of leading a $10,000 fraud against the Equitable Life Assurance Society, is indicted by a U S grand jury on charges of fraudulent death certificates and mail fraud. His arraignment and bearing are set for Saturday.

Parkereborg G Duckworth Equitable Life Arsa Race Society W Cane United States Grand Jury

Norton Will Also Celebrate Fourth

Ab excursion train will run from B verfeld and rotary. Fourth events will entertain the neighborhood as in former years. Ab baseball team seeks to beat the Dorhertee aggregation. interest asked for items from readers. The Clockfield property dispute results in Bonth & Westra railroad enterprise by Geo L Carter. Seaboard Air Line branch settled.

Norton Gseloge B Vefeld Rotary Bip Stone Gap Ecolore Oveas Alova Et Lc Clockfield Corporation Thes Ryan Bonth & Westra Geo L Carter Fe Seaboard Air Line Thomases George L Fe

Benefit for Masonic Building Fund Tonight

A benefit event for the Masonic Building Fund is announced with manager Jolliffe of Bright Lights in charge. Proceeds fund the Magalc fraternity building, featuring a program including tick tillers Land and Peters, doorkeepers Cubbedge and Brown, reserved seat keeper Eacley, a peace war act, and a roster of assistants and vendors.

Jolliffe Bright Lights Magalc M Peters R W Cubbedge F J Brown S Eacley F L Jack Andy Luker Bones McDowell Dr Pesty Mot‘ue Spieler M B Poeslecard Andy Hearn C A Folwider W P Havaou Judge Holbrook Tom DeWitt Mirton

Fragmentary Market Note On Prices And Goods

An unclear OCR fragment references food purchase and kitchen goods with vague pricing. The readable parts describe a market item and price context but lack concrete details, names, or a coherent event to title or summarize reliably.

Furnished first room for rent by Mrs EB Bond

Notice in a historic column advertises a furnished first room for rent by Mrs EB Bond opposite the Aigissor office. The short ad lists a male tenant preference and dates.

Aigissor

Street car kills carpenter on Graham line

C M Clark a 52 year old carpenter, recently moved from Blochli to Graham, was struck and killed by a street car No 3 near Midway as he sat on the track. The accident, the line’s first as night fell, left Clark’s neck dislocated and jaw broken. He leaves a wife and several children. life insurance with Detroit Fidelity and Casualty Company noted.

Jiaham C M Clark Clark Blurfield Graham Waler Midway Osorkelt Poleki County Cof Blochli Allen Street Detroit Fidelity and Casualty Company

Norwool Lumber Company Chartered in McDowell County

The secretary of state loans a charter to Norwool Lumber Company of Kimball McDowell county with main works in Browns Creek for buying selling and manufacturing timber. Capital stock is 100000 with 5000 subscribed and paid incorporators include Loula Carr Joseph Keys Js Be Walker Walton A Wiles and IJ Raches of Welch.

Secretary of State Norwool Lumber Company Kimball McDowell County Browns Creek Loula Carr Giallo Joseph Keys Js BE Walker Arbland, Ky Walton A Wiles and IJ Raches Welch

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Blupfield Dilger Red Lot National House Cannon D. E. Johnston the Art Stationery Co Princeton Ave Theeney Bonisa Gabier Thomas T. KH. King Flat Top National Bank of Bluryeld West Vrginia United States Depository Edwin Mann W,.o Pollock L. A. Hooper First National Bank Bluefield W. VA Bland Street Princeton Avenue State Senate Cox Newport News Roanoke Gas and Water Co Change Pittsboro Aisykiya Snetuoatt Hoxton Virginia League Lynchburg Noclolk - Woo LD Hoannoke Fen Vilie Portsmouth S. G. Duckworth Masonic Building Room and Board Barnes Carpenter Newkik Cincinnati Norfolk and Western Ticket Office Daily Telegraph
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