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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
1
Descendant of original New Rochelle owner preserves historic bargain after ancestor sold 6,000 acres including former New York town site for $800 and added a hundred more acres as part of the deal.
A large New Rochelle crowd witnessed the presentation of a fatted calf to George H. Pell at his Bronx House home. The ceremony revived an old custom tied to Lord Pell and the city’s 1688 land sale to the Huguenots. The mayor and aldermen arranged the gift after Pell joked about the annual tribute.
Atlanta June 24 firemen closed their case before the arbitration board in the Georgia railroad strike. The railroad began its testimony calling numerous officials and executives to testify.
Witnesses testified that black firemen were competent and safer, standing heat better than white men and thus making better stokers in the south. The testimony suggests lower responsibility for firemen under scrutiny.
Roanoke Va June 24 Special At a local option election in Radford the drys won by a majority of 104 with a total vote of 383 The margin compares to a 153 majority two years earlier when the town went dry The campaign was described as spirited and hard fought locally.
Bristol Virginia reports Parson Alfred Harrison Burroughs, famed matrimonial minister, has just wed his 3 965th couple in 16 years of service. He expects to complete 4 000 couples within the next two or three weeks and continues to greet every incoming train.
Springfield Illinois June 24 The Color Bearer statue commemorating Civil War soldiers was unveiled before a large crowd at Clear Lake marking the former Camp Yates where many regiments were stationed during the war.
A mine cage in Clinton Klondyke mine near Terre Haute dropped 60 feet while lowering 12 workers. One man suffered a broken back, five men broken legs, and the rest seriously injured. several may die.
The comptroller of the currency issued a call to all national banks asking for reports on their condition as of June 23. The request seeks the banks’ status at the close of business on that date.
The Weather Bureau reports a warm wave moving from the Mississippi Valley eastward. Downtown Washington sweltered for days with noon temperature at 88 degrees.
The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers representing major U S shipbuilders gathered in Detroit for its annual convention on June 24.
Finance committee begins formal consideration of a proposed corporation tax amendment to the tariff bill. Senate debates focus on tobacco package size, income tax, and uniformity. House approves a $16 million emergency census appropriation to fund the thirteenth decennial census amid opposition.
The wedding of William J. Bryan Jr. and Miss Helen Berger occurred today at the Berger summer home at Grand Lake in Denver. The bride’s father Alexander Berger made his fortune in grain and milling in the northwest. After the honeymoon the couple will reside in Tucson, Arizona.
Fire at the Fort William Henry hotel owned by the Delaware and Hudson Company at Lake George totally destroyed the building early today. The loss is estimated at $43,000.
West Virginia remains partly cloudy and warm with local showers Friday and Saturday. Virginia expects local showers Friday and Saturday with light to moderate southwest winds.
In Berlin Ontario 1700 descendants of Christian Jacob and Joseph Schneider gather for Canada's largest family reunion. Relatives travel from Elmira St Jacobs Waterloo and across Canada and the United States to attend. A special train ferries participants to Dover. The centennial features scripture reading from a 1564 Swiss Bible tracing the family genealogy.
Fitzherbert ridden by Eddie Dugan wins the Suburban Handicap from Alfred Noble Fayette and a small seven horse field at Belmont, touring a mile and a quarter in 2.06 and matching near record pace.
Katherine Clemmons Gould faces a final deposition as her suit for separation and $250000 alimony proceeds. Dustin Farnum testifies denying impropriety, while Gould denies numerous accusations including intoxication and inappropriate conduct.
Miss Ellen Glasgow a Richmond author is seriously ill at Hot Springs Virginia after a European tour. She is improving slightly according to report. Also noted author Sarah Orne Jewett died at her summer home in South Berwick Maine.
The report notes a drop in activity after an initial advance with several stocks slipping. Union Pacific showed solid strength with a rise of 21 8, Virginia Carolina Chemical gained a point, and bonds remained firm.
New York reports say Leong Ling, linked to the Elsie Sigel murder, may have fled. Decomposition blocked autopsy. two Chinese letters signed The Chief threaten Chu Gain and Miss Sigel with death. a Chinatown witness mentions possible flight to Cuba.
Clelaris M. Burbaker a wealthy Luray area farmer died suddenly at his home three miles west of Luray while preparing to go to the harvest field. He collapsed from apoplexy in the 82nd year of age and was a son of the late J. Burbaker.
Front Royal Virginia June 24 The Warren Memorial Association and the board of trade invited members of the Forty third battalion Virginia Calvary Mosbys Rangers to hold their annual reunion here on August 28 the invitation has been accepted by Mosbys men.
Clarence Jennings, a colored boy, examined a dynamite cartridge and it exploded in his hand injuring his thumb and index finger and damaging his eye and temple. His condition is precarious.
President Taft told a delegation of Wilmington citizens that if he makes a southern trip this fall Wilmington will undoubtedly be included in the itinerary. The remark was made in Washington on June 24 and signals potential official visit to the District of Columbia’s capital.
A brief telegram from St. Michael's Maryland reports the capture of Roberts accused in the murder of Mrs. Edith May Woodil in Baltimore Maryland.
A gas explosion at the Dixon Pocahontas Coal mine near Huger ignited gas and caused a blast that burned seven miners. The cage fell during rescue, killing one or more severely injured workers. Names include Houston Lynch Carter Robinson and Rutherford Finney among the hospitalized.
Rudolph Hansman of Baltimore wrote a letter to his wife saying he would drown himself in Hampton Roads. He was found by Detective Purnell walking on Main Street. He did not deny his identity and offered no explanation for the letter. He is considered sound of mind. The death by his own action was taken to the Union Mission for safekeeping by members of his organizations.
New York June 24 stock market opened buoyantly with animated dealings. Realization caused a set back as early gains narrowed and traders watched for further cues.
General Superintendent W C Loree announced the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will invest 500000 dollars in Benwood Junction upgrades. A new roundhouse and machine department building will rise on the site along with blacksmith, pipe and tin shops. A modern power plant sandhouse oilhouse storeroom and carpenter shops are planned, plus two 50000 gallon tanks and a two story warehouse and expanded yard facilities.
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