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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1909

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Bland County Iron and Timber Outlet Expansion Report

A Virginia railroad extension between Day and Rocky Gap, eight miles, is set to open a corridor for Bland County iron and timber. C. E. Lucas travels to secure land options for the Virginia Iron Coal and Coke Company, with J. C. Honaker predicting a large operation and a Bland County boom from new market access.

Virginian Iron, Coal and Coke Company J. C. Honaker Rock&Gap Bland County Real Estate The New River, Holston & Western Railroad Company Day Rocky Gap Norfolk and Western Narrows Bland County C. E. Lucas Patterson Virginia Iron Coal and Coke Company Bland Mr. Honaker Mr. Honacker

Thaw Hearing Postponed in White Plains

In White Plains New York on June 17 the hearing to decide if Harry Thaw is sane was continued until July 6.

White Plains N. Y Harry Thaw

Dock Superintendent and Six Sugar Weights Checkers Charged

New York report dated June 17 states a dock superintendent and six sugar weights checkers are charged with offenses. The article notes investigations by authorities and potential further charges as details emerge.

New York

Sugar Weighing Fraud Trial Highlights Large Customs Loss

A federal court case today centers on conspiracy to defraud the government in weighing sugar imports. Investigators found springs used to manipulate scales, cheating the government out of about $2,000,060 in duties.

Wright Brothers Honored in Dayton Jubilee Flight

Dayton celebrates the Wright brothers with brass bands, arches, and model planes as Orville and Wilbur receive public thanks. General James Allen and Lieutenant Lahm arrive with a congressionally authorized gold medal to be presented, with Gov. Harman and Mayor Burkhart slated to present tomorrow.

Dayton Orvilles Wilbur Wright Wright Brothers Wrights Wilbur Orville James Allen Lieut Lahm Signal Corps Washington Congress Judson Harman Ohio Burkhart

Brotherhood union may strike Gould system in Texas & Pacific demand

May ties up Gould Road Texarkana Ark June 17. Subcommittee of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen gave no official conclusions but declares a final demand will be made on the Texas and Pacific road. An unsatisfactory reply could lead to a general strike on the Gould system.

Gould Road Texarkana Ark The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Texas & Pacific Gould

Wanted Nurse for 18 Month Old Boy at 607 Wieh land

A notice seeks a Nettled coefored woman to nurse an 18 month old boy. The permanent position offers liberal wages and aligns with the right party. Apply in person at 607 Wieh land avenue, 6178 eet Bnbscribe for the Daily Talegrank.

Wiehland Avenue

Rooseveltian course noted in WV governor picks and tax totals

Charleston dispatch reports Governor Glasscock to pursue a Roosevelt style approach with heads of state humane reformatories and penal institutions, indicating likely reappointments while noting changes at the Reform School and uncertain action at the Deaf and Blind Home. Secretary Reed’s May recap shows charter activity, capital changes, and a total tax receipt of 5 899.34. Also included is a Danbury hat makers suit seeking 26 000 damages per firm in a nationwide industry tie-up.

Glasscock Girl's Industrial Home Reform School Rucker Jim Reed Danbury, Conn Saults Hat Manufacturers, Inc New York Danbury Bethel New Milford Danbery

Free Baptists Hold Convention in Winona Michigan

Winona Michigan June 17 delegates from across the state arrive for the Free Baptist Church convention. The program spans two days with addresses planned by a number of prominent ministers.

Free Baptists Winona Mich Winons Ennut State The Free Baptist Church

Slump in Copper Sends Market Downward

New York stocks opened lower with five eighths gains only for New York Central and Chesapeake and Ohio. Copper industries faced pressure as prices fell, with New York Central rising to 134 1 4 briefly before traders pushed more stocks to market. Amalgamated Copper led the slide as London copper prices dropped and liquidation intensified.

New York New York Central Chesapeake & Ohio London Amalgamated Copper

Cleanest and Best Restaurant in Bluefield

The board of health and Chief Newkirk praise the inspections and condemnations of unsafe foods while the Huly Bee Restaurant touts its spotless kitchen dining room and high quality market supplied fare attracting patrons to Bluefield the cleanest and best restaurant in town.

Board of Health Chief Newkirk Huly Bee Bluefield

Don’t Be Fooled by Fake Flavor Extracts

A reader warns against fake flavorings in consumer goods and endorses sticking to a trusted brand like SAUBR'S, noting it has been a standard for 25 years. The message urges awareness of counterfeit products and advocates brand reliability.

Saubr's

WINE WORKS BIG CHANGE IN MRS GOULD SUIT

New York report on June 17 details cross examination in Mrs. Howard Gould's suit for separation. Defense probes habitual drunkenness and alleged character shifts, with witnesses including Dustin Farnum, yacht staff, and Castle Gould workers.

Gould New York N. Y Howard Gould Castie Gould St. Regis Blue Gap Ng York Dustin Farnum Melville E. Chapman Goulds Niagara Andrew Frederickson Castle Gould Edward Rechtold

Emperors Meet at Sea Amid Naval Action Off Bjerke

A British steamer Northburg was hailed and fired upon Wednesday night off Wi rolanti island of Bjerke by a torpedo boat. The projectile pierced a steampipe and one crewman on the English vessel was wounded.

Nicholas William Northburg Wirolanti Bjerke

Great cordiality marks meeting of emperors in Reval

June 17 in Reval witnessed a grand display as Emperor Nicholas of Russia and Emperor William of Germany met aboard the imperial yacht Hohenzollern. Warships fired salute salutes, national anthems played, and both rulers exchanged greetings on a state barge and aboard the Standart. Leaders Stolypin Szolaky and Prince von Buelow attended, with informal conversations spanning the day and evening.

Reval Nicholas Russia William Germany Hohenzollern Standart Admiral von Tirpitz Stolypin M. Szolaky Prince von Buelow

Battleships Gather for Atlantic Fleet Summer Maneuvers

Hampton Roads Va June 17 Nearly all ships that made the world cruise gather here before summer drills. Tomorrow the fleet sails for a week of exercises off the Virginia capes. Later they head north to spend the Fourth of July in New England waters, visiting Gloucester and Boston before regrouping in Provincetown for regular maneuvers.

Hampton Roads Virginia Capes New England Gloucester Boston Provinceton Maas

Beating attempt against Law and Order League detectives

Montgomery reports a second attempt to harm detectives from the Law and Order League who have gathered evidence against soft drink dealers. The team arrived from Nashville after an earlier assault. A deputy sheriff’s son, mistaken for a detective, was beaten. the sheriff then sought the assailants with a rifle.

Montgomery Ala Law and Order League Nashville Harry McCord Sherif McCord

Brown Leads Free Paper Fight in Senate Debate

In Washington on June 17 the senate opened a dispute over placing wood pulp and print paper on the free list led by Senator Brown Nebraska. Democratic support was broad though Senator Tillman of South Carolina condemned free paper as humbugs stamping his foot in protest. The debate spanned two hours as the body moved toward lifting duties on print paper.

Charleston W. Va Arnold C. Scherr Huntington Charley Teter United States Cabell County Teter Mr. Scherr Scherr Teeter Senate Washington Aldrich Finance Committee House Brown Tillman Hailey Earl

Readville racer breaks 25 mile record at track

Readville Mass June 17 Ralph De Palma set a new world automobile record for twenty five miles at the Readville track with a time of twenty three minutes and thirty five seconds He beat Harney Oldfield whose Fresno record was twenty three minutes and thirty eight and three eighths seconds dated December 13 1904

Readville Masa Ralph de Palma Harney Oldfield Fresno

Glazier Appeal Heard In Supreme Court

Lansing on June 17 reports the appeal of Frank P. Glazier former state treasurer as he challenges his conviction for misappropriating about 680000 dollars of Michigan state funds.

Lansing, Mich Frank P. Glazier Supreme Court

Fairbanks Family Reunion Marks New England Old Homestead

In Dedham Mass on June 17 hundreds of Fairbanks descendants, tracing back to Jonatan Fairbanks who arrived from England in 1636, gathered at the old Fairbanks homestead believed to be the oldest dwelling in New England for the annual family reunion in America.

Dedham Mass Jonatan Fairbanks England Fairbanks America Whet New England

Wynone Wygne Daughter Wed to Lieutenant in Dragoon Guards

London June 17 Ida M Wynone second daughter of Robert J Wygne outgoing American consul general in London married Ronald French first lieutenant in seventh dragoon guard. Ceremony in Brompton Oratory was quiet with only close relatives and a friend of the couple present.

London Ida M. Wynone Robert J. Wygne Genera Gir Ronald French Leutenant Dragoon Guard Brompton Oratory

British steamer fired on by Russian torpedo boat near Viborg

A British steamer was fired upon by three Russian torpedo boats approaching too close to the bay of Viborg in Finland on June 17. One crew member was wounded and the incident drew a sharp note from British authorities.

Viborg Pinland

Boston observes Bunker Hill day with Charlestown celebrations

Boston marked a customary holiday today in observance of Bunker Hill day. The patriotic celebration centered in Charlestown, the site of the famous fight, drawing local crowds and ceremonies.

Bunker Hill Cemetery Boston Mass Charlestown

Telearah Want Ade Pay The Daily Telegraphie Reason

The text appears garbled and unreadable, but suggests a note about Telearanh seeking adequate payment in relation to the Daily Telegraphie. No clear names, places, dates, or events are discernible for a full factual summary.

Daily Telegraphie Telearanh

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