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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1909
Page
1
Sparta Georgia June 19 Sixteen children at a Martin Springs Sunday school picnic were struck by lightning under a tree. All were found unconscious in a heap. six remained beyond help, while doctors credited with saving several lives. The bolt left nine bodies with perfect electrical "photography" marks and fused metal shoes torn from the feet.
Crown Point Indiana June 19 Louis Chevrolet won a grueling 395.66 mile race on the Crown Point Lowell course driving a Buick with one cylinder out. He beat Rouque in a Knox by 1 minute 5 seconds. Robertson finished third in a Locomobile.
Skat players from Philadelphia and Minneapolis converge on Milwaukee for the annual tournament hosted by local clubs. The event draws enthusiasts from eastern and midwest states, highlighting regional skill and friendly competition in the card game.
Delegates from Louisville Cincinnati Buffalo Indianapolis Chicago and other cities gathered in Milwaukee for the twelfth annual North American Skat League congress and tournament. Tonight the first round begins with about 38,000 players seated in the Hippodrome. Play will run late tonight while the second tournament is set for tomorrow afternoon and prizes announced Monday.
Washington June 19 The senate considered many tariff related topics but took no decisive action. The income and corporate tax questions were postponed pending final tariff settlement while Aldrich introduced a wood pulp duty doubling provision and Beveridge urged splitting the cash register ad valorem duty. all measures were left as they stood at day’s end.
George W. Nottingham, 50, son of local postmaster L. J. Nottingham and assistant at the Fastville post office, was found dead in pine woods after a missing period since Wednesday. Epilepsy history cited, empty laudanum bottles found nearby, burial held today.
J W Grant of Truckee Colorado writes to James Carpenter, chairman of the Gloucester county Democratic committee and Woodbury editor, in a letter dated June 19. The communication appears in the Woodbury column discussing local party affairs.
The Patrick Calhoun case was submitted to the jury in San Francisco on June 19. By late hour the jurors had not returned a verdict.
Settled colored woman to nurse 18 month old boy. Wages liberal Position permanent to right party. Apply in person 607 Highland avenue. 6173 Men Past Fifty In Danger. Men past middle life have found comfort and relief in Foley's Kidney Remedy. L. E. Morris, Dexter, Ky., writes: Up to a year ago my father suffered from kidney and bladder trouble and several physicians pronounced it enlargement of the prostate gland and advised an operation. On account of his age we were afraid he could not stand it and I recommended Foley's Kidney Remedy, and the first bottle relieved him, and after taking the second bottle he was no longer troubled with this complaint. Sold by all druggists.
A warning against faked flavoring extracts highlights that counterfeit products are as common as genuine ones and urges shoppers to choose trusted SKUs from well known brands in stores.
BE. W. Tardy editor of The Sentinel Gainesboro Tenn says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the best on the market. He reports his baby recovered quickly from winter illness after using it and recommends it when opportunity presents itself. Available at West End Pharmacy East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
Expert opinion differs on feasibility as Andree's ill fated voyage is recalled and dangers threaten the daring attempt.
Paris notes Walter Wellman and his Arctic expedition moving toward Tromsø Norway with the mammoth balloon ready for launch if conditions permit. French scientists especially the Society of Aerial Navigation follow the prep, while experts weigh balloon feasibility against Andree’s doomed early attempt.
The article discusses how adverse winds, cold, and frost can alter an airship’s lift by changing gas volume and weight. It notes that Wellman claims to have solved this delicate physics problem, which could boost the chances of success for his daring venture.
West Virginia: Fair Sunday and Monday warmer Sunday. Virginia: Fair and warmer Sunday and Monday with moderate south winds.
President John Harris of the Michigan United Mine Workers announces an agreement ending the two month strike at Handy Brothers and the Akron Michigan Coal Mines. About 300 workers were affected as the company planned to lay off half the force, and terms of settlement were not disclosed.
Rochester man Andrew Foard, suffering from rheumatism, claims he has not touched food for thirty two days as a self imposed cure. He says hunger should return soon and reports a loss of thirty five pounds while noting pain relief in his hips.
Monte Attell defeated Frankie Neil by knockout in the eighteenth round at Coffroth's Arena San Francisco to claim the United States bantamweight championship in a scheduled twenty five round bout.
Dorothine Laser Hoar 29 wife of Jacob Hoar 40 of Torrington yesterday became the mother of a son her tenth. The couple wed eleven years ago and all ten sons are living and in good health.
Indianapolis tele phone message from Michigan City reports twelve persons killed tonight in a wreck on the South Shore electric line between Chesterton and Chicago.
London reports the British cruiser Sappho likely sunk in a collision off Dungeness last night. Lifeboats landed 200 crew members and, so far, no lives are confirmed lost.
Guests from Washington and Boston attended the June 19 ceremony at St. John's Church Far Rockaway. The couple, daughter of Mrs Samuel Parker Hinckley of Lawrence L L, and son of the Attorney General and Mrs Wickersham, had a wedding breakfast and reception at Sunridge, the bride’s summer home.
A fire at the board of trade livery barn in Duluth Minnesota today killed five men and cremated sixty eight horses. The origin of the blaze is unknown and the building suffered about thirty thousand dollars in damage. The victims were hostlers employed at the barn.
The Bradley Gaffney Steers Company filed a plan with the Public Service Commission proposing expenditure of $101,000,900 for new subway construction in Greater New York, described as the largest underground project conceived for the area.
A proposal seeks 75 million dollars of private capital to take over operation of city railways to be built at 26 million. The plan envisions a dovetail three-borough route linking Brooklyn Manhattan and the Bronx by Broadway and Lexington Avenue. Financier names are not disclosed.
New York reports indicate top heavy market with high prices and ample money yet waning support. Dealers note distribution from strong to weaker hands, expanding speculation, and depleted bank reserves. Anticipated rate rises could curb demand, while July disbursements and ongoing banker projects may sustain market if needed.
William Redmond, 100, of Tuckahoe New Jersey, crossed the New Queensboro Bridge from Long Island City to Manhattan on Thursday. He was led by two grandnephews J W Cavanagh and George Gayle. The distance is about 112 miles and he kept a brisk pace. He quipped Shanks' mare is good enough for me.
A sufferer with stomach trouble finds relief with Dr. King’s New Life Pills. Dyspepsia and indigestion fade and appetite, nerves, vigor improve as stomach liver and kidneys function better. Available at all druggists for 2b¢e.
Classifieds in the Daily Telegraph promise effective outcomes for readers placing want ads. Local sellers and job seekers are urged to test the service for quick responses, with emphasis on visibility and reach across the community.
Have you neglected your kidneys or overworked your nervous system? Pain in joints side back groin and bladder and frequent urination are mentioned. The ad promotes Williams Kidney Pills sold by The White Pharmacy and Ferrell Mercantile Company as a cure and money saver. Also Foley’s Urino Laxative is recommended for constipation and liver trouble.
New York police pursue Leon Ling alias Leong Lee Lim alias William L. Leon and Chung Sin in the Elsie Sigel murder case. Ling, a Chinese restaurateur, is linked to the victim and rumored to have fled as her battered body lay in his former room. The pair are said to be missing and possibly headed to Vancouver.
Prominent New York labor leaders bid farewell as President Gompers sails for Europe aboard the Baltic. He plans a three to four month stay to attend labor congresses and study industrial conditions in Britain Germany France and other European nations.
Short sleeve shirtwaists priced at 2.00 and 1.50 dollars available at Hawkey Moise Co with use days listed for Tuesday through Friday.
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