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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1900
Page
1
Bayonets drawn but no injuries as British naval authorities and the U S consul avert violence near Tientsin. Prompt diplomatic action leads to a conciliatory settlement with the involvement of American nationals.
June 15 Pekin reports rising tensions between Russian and French authorities over Chinese Railways. Locomotive Inspector Weir refused to yield an engine to French marines, prompting a bayonet attempt. Weir blocked the weapon, and British naval consular authorities with American support brokered a settlement.
Paris June 15 cabinet meeting announced telegraph line from Pekin cut again. Foreign Minister Del Casse said Chinese government would not oppose foreign detachments entering Pekin, according to a dispatch dated June 12 from the French Minister there.
In Philadelphia the Phillies beat the Giants 3 to 2 as Fraser McFarland and Mercer Warner led the line. At Boston the Braves fell 4 to 2 to Brooklyn with Pittinger Clark Kennedy and Farrer handling the batteries. No other NL games were played as St Louis Pittsburgh Chicago and Cincinnati traveled west.
Henory County rapist Charles Hairston, sentenced to death, declares his guilt in Roanoke jail. He says the devil possessed him and he is ready to die. he remains in lively spirits and talks through the night as the Martinsville execution approaches next Wednesday.
In Rome on June 15 clericals blocked a private meeting at the American Methodist church where reform Catholic priest Miraglia was to speak. Many women were panic stricken. police were called to clear the church amid protests and American authorities deplore the prolonged absence of the American Dispenser.
London reports from Pretoria dated June 14 state Kierksdorp surrendered June 9 to an armed party sent by Hunter. Cronje alleged to have planned surrender once Pretoria fell, inspiring others in the area to yield. Afrikander Bund Congress opens in Capetown with 70 delegates amid political deadlock and cabinet struggles.
In St Marys West Virginia on June 15 Circuit Court acquitted J C Noland of murder in the shooting of James C Hile. The two hour trial heard only State witnesses. Hile allegedly threatened Noland with a drawn revolver but Noland said self defense and fired three shots fatally wounding Hile. The verdict met public approval though Noland's conduct was criticized.
The murdered, robbed man, head crushed, found in the Potomac near Piedmont Maryland. A pay ticket identifying the deceased as from Boge's Run near Wheeling West Virginia was recovered. The body likely lay in the water about two weeks and is the third body found within a week suggesting murder in each case.
A massive blaze at a Jackson Street tenement in New York destroyed the building in two sections. Victims include William Colter and his wife with five children, and Louis Marion with his wife and two children. Six more children were injured, and Patrick Byrnes was among those injured. A policeman conducted numerous rescues as others perished.
The Seaboard Air Line Railway conveyed all property to Continental Trust Company of Baltimore to secure a 75 million dollar first mortgage bonds due in fifty years at five percent. The deed of trust, first recorded in Petersburg, will be recorded in six states Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Alabama and Florida. State tax totaled 95000 and federal internal revenue tax 1700
A Secret Service menu from Washington arrived in Newport News Virginia to probe Williams Richards accused of using counterfeit nickels to operate a bunko slot machine scheme. Detectives found a bag of bad nickels at Richards former headquarters and authorities claim he confessed to making and passing the counterfeits.
General Macabulos, a key Filipino insurgent officer, surrendered to American authorities. General MacArthur reports he accompanied eight officers, 124 men, and 124 rifles, and that he is the last insurgent officer in Zarlac and Pangesman.
Chicago June 15 The Democratic State conventions in California Missouri Kentucky Georgia and Vermont assure Hon William Jennings Bryan will secure the Democratic presidential nomination. Delegates carry Mr Bryan's vote and are believed to exceed the two thirds needed for nomination.
A customer recounts severe stomach pain and weakness after a night of distress. After using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy sold by H. N. White, Druggist, the sufferer reports quick relief and vows to keep it in his home.
Mrs. 8. Dory of Des Moines Iowa expresses lasting gratitude for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She credits it with helping coughs lung troubles and whooping cough and thanks the manufacturers and H N White Druggist for the product.
An old ad copy praises Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine as a remedy for cold symptoms. It claims children easily ingest the tablets like candy and promises relief from head cold and sore throat.
Washington reports Senator support has led to the establishment of a carrier mail delivery system for Bluefield West Virginia with a new postoffice building lease approved and a civil service examination planned for carrier appointments. Morgantown West Virginia will implement the system on October 1 after required building and numbering preliminaries.
Judge R H Freer of Harrisville West Virginia says he will actively back the Republican ticket in the state and expects to help elect a Republican successor in his Fourth District He denies seeking any diplomatic post or state nomination and notes disputes over his own renomination in the convention and ballot process.
After a fiery primary in Fayette county Charleston reports the ticket includes G. C. McIntosh for House of Delegates with ex Senator Tom Davies as sheriff Nehemiah Daniel prosecuting attorney C W Dillon county court member T A McClaragan assessor R T Mayner Flip district and Wm Moss Second district Sam Dixon predicts a two thousand vote majority in November Also notes Hester Beer and One Minute Cough Cure claims with over fifteen hundred lives saved and early use preventing consumption attributed to H N White
George D. Williams of Manchester Michigan recounts freeing a slave like state by disease chains. His wife long bedridden improves after Electric Bitters use. advertised as a cure for female ailments nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backaches fainting and dizziness. Also promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for digestion and appetite with H N White as seller.
Col James S Browning arrived from Pocahontas yesterday. Mrs J K Gambill returned from Roanoke. Mrs George M McCullock left for Monroe county. Mrs T L Henritze of Welch shopped in the city. J B Young returned to Cashmere after Bluefield business. Mr and Mrs J B Sanders of Graham were Bluefield guests. E P Bennett left for Athens to attend Concord Normal commencement. Next Sunday Mass at Sacred Heart at 10 am with Benediction after. Henry Walter of Bluefield visiting home after Epworth League in Marion. Mrs H Buren Bailey thanks friends for sympathy after husband killed in yard. Major and Mrs James McDowell and daughters depart for Fircastle and Virginia Beach. C B Houston and son How ard Houston passed through city en route to Eikborg to visit the field. F P Pepper, long associated in Pocahontas drug trade, dies in Roanoke aged about 44. interment at Elliston. F L Rodman of Chicago arrived. Nuptials of Mr Roiman and Miss Emily Geilinger announced. Mrs M E Henry of Roanoke arrives. to remain until after marriage. Elizabeth, sister of the late John Cooper, ill at Vivian. to Johns Hopkins hospital in Baltimore for treatment. escorted by several relatives to Baltimore.
A vivid testimonial touts Hood's Sartaparilla as restoring bright health and courage, curing dyspepsia and nerves, and boosting vigor. Hood's Pills are described as a gentler cathartic for constipation, sold by all druggists.
A health focused fragment stresses strength of nerve and vitality as key to success. It advertises Dr King's New Life Pills and De Wytt's Little Early Risers for liver and bowel cleansing, plus Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for digestion and nourishment during recovery.
Speculation on possible running mates for the Democrats while the Republican convention nears. Some think Dewey could be considered if Roosevelt is chosen, with Schley versus Long and Senator Daniel among civilian options discussed.
Washington reports uncertainty in the Democratic race for second place as Dewey, Schley, and analysts mull possible tickets. Figures like Senator Daniel of Virginia or Senator Rawlins of Utah are floated, with Moon-like talk of aligning war heroes against Roosevelt.
Notice that J N Echols and J E Echols form J N Echols & Company and all accounts due must be settled by June 1 1900 or be turned over to an attorney for collection. May 1900 J N Echols J Echols.
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