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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1903
Page
1
A birthday purchase promotes Diamond rings from Martins Brothers. The ad promises a 15 percent advance discount and a wide line of jewelry in a first class store with prices to suit all.
Six mob leaders who burned George White at the stake and feloniously assaulted Miss Kelen Bishop, teenage daughter of Dr. B A Bishop, were neighbors of the dead girl and took a solemn oath at the scene to avenge her. Wearing women’s clothing they led the jail assault and mounted in the attack. Public sentiment favours the lynchers despite talk of arrests.
The American squadron led by the battleship Kearsarge with Chicago Cincinnati and Machias arrived at Kell on June 23. They saluted Prince Henry with seventeen guns as German ships and shore batteries replied in kind. The ships dipped flags in the salute and the German crews answered with a ringing nochs.
A violent condburst struck Knyajavatz yesterday in Belgrade causing the demolition of fifty four houses and claiming thirty two lives. The disaster inflicted extensive property damage estimated at millions. Nearby, a flat for rent at Princeton Avenue No 215 is advertised by J. W. Bowers.
London June 23 King Edward orders the British court to observ e two weeks of mourning following the death of a royal or notable figure.
The Baldwin piano sale at Mebane Jewelry Store 221 Princeton avenue draws crowds. A factory representative says the ten day event will break records with latest improvements and factory pricing. Sale ends July 1. buyers save traditional retail profits by dealing direct with manufacturers.
A Wilmington dispatch reports Rev Robert A Ellwood pastor of Olivet Presbyterian Sandsywight urged Delaware citizens to lynch George White charged in the assault of Miss Helen Bishop He argued that legal delays should not shield punishment and warned that if a stay delays justice the judges granting it would bear responsibility.
The Masons unit last night elected officers for the ensuing year including Worshipful Master F. Z. Brown, Senior Warden A. S. Becker, Junior Warden D. M. Ensley, Treasurer J. P. Heptinestall, Secretary A. W. Howard, and Trustees A. N. White F. L. Black and H. B. Shelton. Because St John’s day falls on the 24th there will be no stated convocation tonight for officer installation and work.
Norfolk Virginia June 23 It is stated that the Norfolk and Western will soon establish the fastest train in the South running between Norfolk and Richton. Six large locomotives equipped with electricity have been built for this service. The train is to be known as the faster service.
Young man with experience in stenography and bookkeeping seeks a position. References available. Address Albert care of this office.
The Telegraph reports King Crockett shows slight improvement after being shot by Charles Clapp at Richlands on Saturday. Doctors are more hopeful as Crockett rests well and sleeps deeply. The crisis is expected to pass this afternoon with signs of possible recovery if no deterioration occurs.
Results from yesterday show American League games with Cleveland at New York rained out. St Louis defeated Philadelphia 3 to 0, Detroit beat Boston 1 to 0, and Chicago topped Washington 7 to 2. In the National League, Boston was blanked 3 to 0 by St Louis with rain affecting Brooklyn Chicago and Philadelphia Pittsburg.
Washington reports that exports of boots and shoes are poised to exceed all prior years in both quantity and value. Through 1902 total exports reached 3,906,766 pairs valued at about six million dollars with 1903 likely to surpass seven million. Two thirds of shipments went to British territories including the United Kingdom and British Australasia, with notable numbers also to Canada Mexico and Cuba.
Bramwell defeated Huntington 18 to 3 yesterday afternoon on Bramwell grounds. Moore relieved in the fourth with strong speed and judgment. Myers at third and O Keefe at short stood out. Sam Bennett homered. Huntington's pitcher struggled after the fourth. Huntington to Keystone then Bradell for game three.
The Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company filed on June 15 1903 with the Council of Bluefield West Virginia its application for an ordinance to permit erecting operating and maintaining telephone and telegraph lines with poles fixtures and electrical conductors along public roads streets and highways as needed by its business. Superintendent W T Williamson signs the notice. Hester's Weiner Export offers extra fi beer for family and table use.
Alex Hammock a 36 year old Black passenger fell from the platform of a rear coach as the Blue Store train crossed the Bluestone river bridge near Burstone junction. He likely died before hitting the water about forty feet below, possibly due to intoxication. The conductor could have helped if moments earlier.
District Superintendent J W T McCready of Anntington urges West Virginia counties to donate to the Children’s Aid Society. The national charity operates in 26 states, has placed 15 000 homeless children in homes, and seeks at least 100 supporters giving one dollar each to aid orphans and fund temporary care and placement.
Belgrade June 23 The British minister to Servia Mr Penham left for London It is reported the first bill to King Peter will be from the justice minister granting amnesty for all political offenses Also an advertisement notes two fresh cows for sale with calves and a clerkship request from W R Sowers in Graham Virginia referencing H A Harman and Judge McClaugherty's West End residence
Advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for sick and nervous headaches. Claims they purify blood, boost health, and cost 25 cents with a money back guarantee if not cured. Sold by all druggists.
WM Hicks and Co offers Hoster's Pale Ale Half and Half and Hosters Porter. Best on the market made from select barley malt and hops. Available in first class saloons for sixty day stock closing.
Testimony pours in praising Dr King’s New Discovery as unequaled for consumption coughs and colds. T M McFarland of Benterville VA says bronchitis for three years vanished after using the remedy. Also touted as effective against long and throat troubles pneumonia grip with guarantee by druggists and trial bottles offered.
Beverages: The Mercer county canvassing board, including J M Anderson, R H Bailey and James Hearn, met after a months delay to declare the Beaver Pond District election null and void. The board claimed legislative act unconstitutional and that its own existence ended, with two members signing the declaration.
Conductor John Wall received a telegram from Raleigh North Carolina revealing the death of his brother Engineer William Wall. He was killed in a head on wreck on the Seaboard Air Line. The deceased, long known in the city, was an engineer on the Norfolk and Western out of Bluefield and recently moved his family to Raleigh.
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