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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
1
German mediation in the Balkans discussed with prospects of Russian support shifting toward Britain. The likelihood of Britain receiving future backing increases unless the war minister's influence changes the course.
The imperial yacht Hohenzollern with Emperor William sails to the Finnish Gulf for a summit with Czar Nicholas off Reval. Germany hopes to sway Russia away from Britain and France, using the Kaiser’s personal charm to influence Russia’s future foreign policy toward Germany.
Judge Keller of the federal court appoints receivers for the Greenbrier and Iron Mountain Railroad Company in Charleston West Virginia as of June 16. The action aims to protect property and manage operations during proceedings. Named are the appointed receivers to oversee assets and oversee continuation or orderly dissolution if required.
Charleston financier C. T. Davis and Lewisburg’s H. L. Vansickle named receivers for the Greenbrier and Iron Mountain Railway Company. The Second National Bank of Baltimore petitions for the appointment, claiming the rail line is solvent but in default on interest payments.
Washington reports Senator Elkins says his daughter Katherine has a slight heart condition aggravated by heat. Her physician advised travel to cooler climates in Europe as hot weather approaches. She will be joined by her mother and may briefly visit West Virginia before the voyage, as the Duke of the Abruzzi continues mountain explorations.
Gov Glasscock in Charleston W Va grants respites until August 27 for Isaac N Yates and Arthur Brown who were due to hang on June 18. The governor will review clemency petitions after investigating their cases. Brown, a Black man, was convicted of killing John Brooks in McDowell County. Yates was convicted of assaulting his ten year old daughter at Welch.
Advertisement urges customers to avoid fake flavoring extracts and to trust Saver's branded products, highlighting Dilger's as a jeweler offering latest jewelry novelties. Published June 15, 1931.
New York June 16 Howard Gould did not testify against wife Katherine Clemmons Gould in a prolonged separation suit. Witnesses described servants’ gossip about her alleged alcohol use and harsh behavior at Castle Gould Long Island. Defense plans late sessions as more witnesses are called.
The schooner Edward J Lawrence from Norfolk to Portland laden with coal ran aground on Cross Rip Nantucket shoals Tuesday afternoon. Tug Mercury efforts to refloat failed though sea is calm. captain of Lizzie D Small provides the report. Vessel position not considered dangerous.
Moses Stevens, a negro, convicted of arson in the circuit court with a possible death penalty. His wife and mother-in-law testified he burned the Mrs Moseley barn for revenge after she refused money.
Beaufort North Carolina reports a historic hail and rain storm Tuesday flooding welds and damaging crops. One man was killed by lightning in the Harlow creek section.
A Southern Pacific passenger train derailed last night near Pesqueen Hermosillo Mexico injuring the conductor and 18 passengers, all reported seriously hurt in the accident.
The Illinois supreme court ruled the state's primary election law unconstitutional in a decision announced from Springfield on June 16. Justice opinions highlighted issues with the law's structure and enforcement, potentially affecting upcoming party nominations.
Five progressive Republican senators Borah Bristow Cummins Lafollette and Clapp met to assess their stance on an income tax amendment to the tariff bill in light of Taft's message urging a states vote for a constitutional amendment and a tax on corporate net earnings. They say the plan clashes with their demand for both measures and that they will continue the fight for adoption despite perceiving an attempt to suppress the income tax amendment.
Notices posted in Sharon Pennsylvania announce a ten percent raise for all workers including the office staff effective July 1. About twelve hundred men are affected and similar moves are expected from other independents in the area.
A motion by Mr Jere to instruct the Finance Committee to report on Friday was defeated in the meeting. The vote defeats the request, leaving committee action unresolved.
President Taft urges a provision for taxing corporate earnings and a constitutional amendment to allow income tax without court interference. The message, read in the Senate, sparks party line divisions on timing and graduation of any income tax. Senator Bailey signals demand for graduated rates. The day also covers Philippine sugar policy and zinc schedule debates.
The White Star liner Teutonic, sailing for European ports, ran aground in Ambrose channel near Sandy Hook and is expected to be floated at the next high tide. No injuries reported and trouble believed temporary.
New York June 16 Charles W Morse a convicted banker was released on bail while awaiting appeal to the Supreme Court after his conviction. Morse will seek relief from the high court on charges that included fraud. The case has drawn wide attention from financial circles and legal observers.
Morse is released on bail for about four months while he appeals his 15 year sentence. The United States circuit court of appeals will hear the case next October and may order a new trial or affirm the sentence in November.
Dayton Ohio gears up for a two day event honoring Wilbur and Orville Wright with decorations across the city and air travel motifs. Medals from national, state, and city levels will be presented Friday by Gov Judson Harmon and General James Allen, chief signal officer of the Army.
Honolulu reports no new developments in the Japanese strike as leaders await Ambassador Takahira's reply to press for international inquiry into arrest of four editors and suppression of papers. Authorities fear a demonstrative reaction when cruiser arrivals Aso and Sowa arrive from Seattle, though strikers misunderstand the sailors' visit.
Norfolk Va June 16 Booker T Washington will begin a 440 mile tour of the Virginian Railway from Norfolk to Deepwater W Va carrying out plans of the late H H Rogers He will investigate conditions of the negro race along the line and speak to white audiences in Norfolk then to Negroes at Pine Beach with a banquet to follow.
The Times-Democrat reports that Honduras heads toward revolution as Lacobia and the northern coast provinces resist, sending emissaries to New Orleans to urge General Bonilla to return and seize control. The situation is described as the most serious since Bonilla's fall in 1906.
Eugene Peebles of Augusta and Savannah faced a murder charge for killing his wife. The judge postponed the trial date to June 60 due to his nervous condition and potential insanity evaluation. He was recommitted to the jail hospital.
Williamson June 16 Special Judge Wilkinson of the Mingo Way Logan circuit refuses pistol licenses to the general public. Only officers named in the law across three counties may be armed. He vows strict penalties for infractions and cites the bill as saving lives and court costs.
New York June 16 The stock market opened weak with sharp declines in many favorite speculative issues. News of possible obstacles to listing United States Steel on the Paris Bourse weighed on sentiment. Minor stocks fell hard at first, but leaders recovered some. Short covering was heavy. Rebound tempted fresh selling by bears and prices fell again.
Pittsburg June 16 Eight thousand workers at Jones Laughlin Steel Co were notified that from June 1 their pay increased by ten percent above the April reduction. President Jones said the restoration reflects improved business conditions. Lynchburg June 16 A Bernard case trial ended with a hung jury after a Madison road incident. this marks the second jury impasse in the matter.
A westbound passenger train near Waverly derailed this morning. All cars left the rails with many passengers shaken and some cut by flying debris. No serious injuries reported so far. An official inquiry is expected to determine the cause.
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