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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1901
Page
1
Lula Prince Kennedy received a ten year sentence after a Missouri jury found her guilty of second degree murder in the death of Phil Kennedy. The case, described as sensational, ended with her claiming hysteria in a long troubled relation that led to the shooting.
Morgantown executive committee reports salary fund short by 11000 and building fund deficit of 40000. Legislature aid exhausted. 40000 more to raise. Professors face cuts. Parkersburg note on Dr Parintov disputed. Harti Raymond slander case set for trial. Wheeling lawyers present for clients. Also report of Riverton freight train wreck blocks main line for hours as cleanup continues.
Diocesan council discusses honoring Bishop George W. Peterkin on his twenty fifth anniversary. Plan calls for boosting the permanent Episcopal fund from 20000 to 50000 dollars within two years to guarantee future episcopal support. The 1903 council will meet in Wheeling at Ascension to mark the occasion.
The Rev. Charles M. Sheldon's new book Born to Serve argues for class equality and a hired girl dining with the family. His wife’s hired girl read it and tried to act the part, but Mrs. Sheldon thwarted her, suggesting a gap between theory and practice. The piece notes inconsistency between belief and behavior.
Wm. Pruitt, a corm juice vendor from Flat Top Yards, was yesterday tried before United States Commissioner Burton and sent on to the Federal grand jury. His display as a blind tiger proprietor is described as a short career.
This afternoon at four o'clock the Y M C A hosts an organ voluntary hymn prayer sermon by Rev P C Clark with duets and benediction and invites all. Capt R H McCulloch returns from Cincinnati detailing Bluefield division O R C excursion June 27 to 29 at $5 versus $19.20 fare, with sights and events highlighted.
Auction sale announces public auction of entire livery outfit including ten horses wagons carts hacks and harness at Blue Field Livery Stables Bland Street on Thursday June 27 at 10 o clock a m. Four months with good security terms. Burleson & Poston.
In Charleston on June 15 the Pierpont Morgan syndicate gained control of coal properties near the K and M Railroad above the city. J H Winder and New York stockholders arranged the transfer with Dr Pritchard handling the funds believed at 360000 dollars with about 40000 to his commission. All mines except Dana properties sold. Purchasers plan to expand operations and raise output with new rolling stock for the K and M line. Clerical staff may move from Cleveland to Charleston as offices open.
Washington reports continued delay as Senator Elkins stays in the capital awaiting Senator Scott’s arrival from Colorado to settle West Virginia judicial appointments under the Dayton bill. Renewed interest favors Malcolm Jackson and Zachary Vinson for the southern district judgeship. Dayton’s name is floated though he does not reside in the district.
Congressman James A. Hughes came back to Huntington from Colorado Springs after days with Senator N. B. Scott discussing Col. Z. T. Vinson’s bid for a judgeship. Hughes would not disclose details but Vinson’s prospects rose on his return. Scott is due in Washington Monday with a Wednesday appointment anticipated.
Classified note seeks a good second hand desk with price and location. Mentions contact at X and care this office. Mentions 616tf and advises trying one of Bluefield Mercantile Co's warm weather suits at 3 dollars.
Mrs W Haviland of Armonk New York says her daughter almost died from whooping cough and bronchitis until Dr Kings New Discovery saved her. Her niece with advanced consumption also recovered and is now well. The ad touts the cough and cold remedy as infallible and guarantees 50 cent and one dollar bottles with trial bottles free.
Mrs IL Pease of Lawrence Kansas was bedridden for years due to kidney and liver trouble and nervous debility. She reports three bottles of Electric Bitters enabled her to walk again and she felt like a new person in three months. The ad claims cures for headaches backache nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting and dizziness. Sold by druggists for 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed.
Princess Yoland heiress to the Italian throne was baptized at Quirinal in a grand ceremony attended by the King and many dignitaries. Seven thousand children gathered outside the palace square causing a panic as they rushed the gates, injuring several.
In The Hague on June 15 Mrs Louis Botha wife of the Boer general left for Brussels after talks on future moves with former President Kruger. There is no evidence they seek peace and Boers believe they will prevail against Britain.
Wheeling June 15 The supreme court issued opinions in several cases led by Sheriff G W Taylor of Mingo county against Auditor L M LaFolette over tax credits. The court dismissed the defense appeal. Beattie murder case delayed to next term. Other actions affirmed by Judge Poffenbarger McWhorter Brannon. A humorous note on the Leans baseball club invites a friendly challenge from rival East River Club.
Mrs H W Baker of Lynchburg died at her son A P Bakers home in this city at 65. The body will be sent to Lynchburg on No 4 today for burial. Also note a Winterset bank cashier cites Chamberlains Colera and Diarrhoea Remedy curing a carpenter with diarrhea. Sold by H N White druggist. Also an ad urging shoppers to see Bluefield Mercantile Co before buying a new suit.
A Tausill Punch is advertised as a pleasant remedy to ward off spring fever and improve mood. It is sold by all dealers with Fiat Top Grocery Co as distributors. Also promoted are Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to relieve headaches from stomach disorders and constipation, sold by H. N. White.
Classified ad lists two unfurnished rooms for rent at the Vive Camera office near the Passenger Station. Bluefield Mercantile Co promotes a $10 quilt. Mrs E VanDeusen cites Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach trouble and constipation, sold by H N White at 25 cents with free samples. Subscribe for the Telegraph.
Richmond insiders say the constitutional convention is strong and likely to back direct US Senator elections. Leaders from the May convention now head the current body and oppose broad disfranchisement while gubernatorial contenders Montague and Swanson spar over joint debates.
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