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One thousand tons of in stock material advertised by Superior Supply Co. with promise to ship the day orders are received. Advertising copy notes agents in Bluefield West Virginia.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1906
Page
1
Bluefield Wins $100000 for Public Building Project
Washington news reports Congress approved a $100000 appropriation for a Bluefield public building including a prior $10000 already designated and $9500 spent on a site. The measure, part of an omnibus bill, follows years of effort led by local figures and CP Dorr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Bluefield
United State
CP Dorr
Barrett
New Jersey
Senate
New Shoe Shop Opens on Pulaski Street
A new shoe shop opened in the Christie building at 24 Pulaski Street next to Y M C A operated by Lewis and Williams. They offer all shoe work at reasonable prices with a guarantee and invite customers to call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christie
Pulaski Street
Y.M.C. A
Lewis & Williams
LY Wis & Williamb
Congress Holds Lengthy Session With Multiple Measures
Washington reports a long session with a late meeting, as Congress targets the Interstate Commerce Commission probe into elevator and grain tests, sends the pure food bill to conference, and criticizes the railway rate conference report. The immigration bill is amended to allow political and religious refugees admission amid stalled textbook tax talks. The measure moves to conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Resolution Aimed at Standard Oil
Washington June 25 Congressman John Sharp Williams introduced a resolution in the house calling on the secretary of the treasury for information on the duty upon paraffin now taxed at a high rate. Williams argues it should be admitted but that the duty is imposed at the behest of the Standard Oil Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Sharp Williams
Standard Oil Company
Secretary of the Treasury
Williame
Investigate Panama Canal Conditions Proposal for Senate Action
Senator Kittredge will offer a resolution authorizing a committee to sit during the recess to investigate Panama canal conditions. The measure includes a subcommittee trip to the isthmus ahead of the president’s planned November visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jane
Kittredge
Panama Canal
Change of Venue for Lee Negro Ravisher
In Somerset county the public mood runs high after William Lee, a Black man accused of assaulting two white women in the woods, was seized with plans to burn him if moved for trial. A Baltimore venue is sought for July 6 as militia protection is discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Somerset County
William Lee
Someret County
Lee
le Ie
Jil
Stanford White Murder Shocks New York
Noted architect Stanford White is killed in Madison Square Garden by Harry Thaw, a Pittsburgh millionaire, in a late night shooting shocking New York. The case draws wide attention as Thaw faces murder charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stanford White
Madison Square Garden
Harry Thaw
Pittsburg
West Virginia Teachers in State Convention Opens
West Virginia teachers arrive for the thirty sixth annual state convention in Fairmont. George S Laidley of Karliston presides as officers arrive. Rep Shawkey and public school reps welcome visitors as papers and discussions begin tomorrow and run through Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmort
West Virginia
Leason
George S Laidley
Karliston
Ars Ciation
State Normal School
Fairmont Public Schools
Shawkey
State Department of Public Instruction
Withdrawal of Troops from Africa Deferred
Johannes Burg reports June 25 that British forces in Zalaland and Netal have dispersed rebels led by Chief Bambitta but withdrawals are delayed. Imperial khaki uniforms erode tribal respect and raise resistance. Field troops seize cattle causing tribal anger. Half withdrawal is postponed as tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannes Burg
South Africa
Bambitta
Zalaland
Netal
Terrorists Loot Russo-Chinese Bank in local revolt
Mutineers held up the Russo-Chinese bank in B teum Russia China region, looting about 125000 dollars. A resisting official was shot dead as authorities fear spread of violence and urge mutineers to resume duties. Residents report panic as garrison surrounds the town awaiting resolution.
Gompers Urges Laborers to Support Pro-Labor Congressmen
Washington June 25 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor in the July number of the AF of L publishes an appeal to all wage earners to defeat the reelection of all congressmen who have shown unfriendliness or indifference to labor. He urges election of their own men where possible but cautions against nominations in districts where incumbents have proven their fidelity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federa In of Labor
American Federation
Criminal Action Against Financiers
Washington June 25 It is expected the interstate commerce commission probe into steel and grain monopolies will lead to court actions against major financiers involved in both monopolies The department of justice is now understood to be investigating the charges for possible criminal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washiington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Steel and Grain Monopolis
Department of Justice
Baseball scores from Virginia and National Leagues
In the Virginia League Lynchburg defeated Danville 4 to 2 and Roanoke beat Norfolk 7 to 3 while Richmond won 2 to 0 and Portsmouth blanked 0. In the National League Philadelphia lost 3 to 12 to New York and Brooklyn won 4 to 2 over Boston. St Louis edged Chicago 2 to 1. American League results show New York 2 Washington 0, Boston 0 Philadelphia 1, and Chicago 4 St Louis 6 with Cleveland 3 and Detroit 1.
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Lynchburg
Danville
Roancks
Norfolk
Richmond
Portsmouth
Philadelphia
New York
Brooklyn
Boston
Louis
Chicago
Pussuury
Cincinnati
Washington
Bingo
St Louie
Cleveland
Detroit
Man names ghost as executor of 75000 estate
In Kokomo Indiana on June 25 a will was filed by George Deffenbaugh who, believing he would return as a spirit, named himself executor of his 75000 estate. He placed his family in a life interest and claimed his spirit had divine powers to control the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Ind
George Deffenbaugh
Deffenbaugh
Ertatr
Reduction on Coal Rates to Norfolk Announced
Norfolk and Western Railway announces a freight reduction on coal from Pocahontas fields to Norfolk for manufacturing. Effective July 11, the rate drops from $1.60 per ton to $1.45, expected to boost local factories and save about $50,000 annually, giving Norfolk an edge over Baltimore in manufacturing coal rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Norfolk and Western Railway
Pocahontas Fields
Baltimore
Tragedy in Almity: Man Kills Woman Then Fires Home
In Almity New Jersey, Freeman Longcore lured Rose Colly to leave with him, set fire to her home, and shot her as she tried to save belongings. He fled but, pursued by a crowd, shot himself dead after the arson and murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cover
Almity
Freeman Longcore
Rose Colly
Longcore
Labor Unions Plan World’s Fair Exposition
Representatives of the American Federation of Labor arrived in Chicago to arrange a union exposition. Minneapolis is tentatively chosen as the site to showcase organized labor products from around the world and the United States. The event is expected to occur in November to celebrate labor achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
F Daration of Labor
Minneapolis
United States
Finding of Children's Bodies Ends Mystery
Chicago reports the discovery of two children names Hitle Leonard and Mary Faulkner who disappeared after school and were last seen heading toward the lake to fish. Parents alerted police as a wide search and lake dragnet followed amid early fears of kidnapping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hitle Leonard
Mary Faulkner
Chilren
Mary
Leonard
Io Wr
Trial of Murderer of Holy Rollers Prophet
Kansas City Missouri June 25 Judge Wofford saved Wallace Cooper from the death sentence by noting his youth and lack of support. The judge converted the sentence to thirty years in the penitentiary after a clemency consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Rollers
Kansas City
W. Ford
Wallace Cooper
Wofford
Two Girls Drowned in the Ohio River at Davis Camp
In Huntington West Virginia on June 25 Mrs Dora Weaver 27 and Miss Minnie Scott 21 drowned in the Ohio River at Davis fishing camp ten miles above town. They had gone with friends for a day of boating when a swall row boat capsized due to waves. The body of Mrs Weaver has been recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Wva
Dora Weaver
Minnie Scott
Ohio River
Davis Fishing Camp
Settle All Coal Troubles This Week
Indiana paper reports June 25 that President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers predicts the Buffalo and Susquehanna Coal Company, which signed the 1908 agreement after union pressure, will be followed by other large firms and that all coal labor troubles should be settled within a week.
Aftermath of Panama Election Reveals Bitter Feelings
Government candidates won in Panama and Colon while Liberals allege the government imported voters from the canal zone. The report notes no violent outbreaks and hints at ongoing tensions after yesterday’s election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Elton
Colon
Canal Zone
Engineer Killed Fireman Fatally Hurt in Wreck
A train wreck near Green Ridge Pennsylvania delays traffic for hours. Engineer William Buros was killed and Fireman Lexac fatally injured. Several passengers suffered serious bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wrelo
William Buros Wee
Lexac
Governor Harris Fully Recovered From Illness
Satan Ohio June 25 Governor Harris has completely recovered from indigestion and returned to Columbus. Earlier alarming reports caused anxiety among friends due to his age and fragile health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satan
Ohio
Harris
Columbus
Jealous man kills wife then takes own life in London
Sherman Colline, 35, shot and killed his wife in front of their five year old son in London Kentucky. Jealousy was the stated motive in the fatal double tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sherman Colline
Mitchell case draws keen attention in Seattle trial
Seattle June 25 George Mitchell the youth accused of killing Apostle Joshua Creffield, leader of the Holy Rollers, faces a highly watched trial amid Oregon support for his defense. Mitchell claims he killed Creffield to avenge his sisters two sisters and alleges Creffield’s illicit practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Wash
George Mitchell
Edmund Creffield
Healy Roller
Mitchell
Portland
Corvellis
Oregon
Corvallis
Creffield
News Nuggets From Around The World June 25
Telegrams signed by Jewish leaders warn of a planned Black Hundred massacre near Kasan Shatomir and Mceil ff as authorities pledge precautions. In Petersburg Gen Rennenkampf hints at looming Russian revenge and preparations. Muted riots persist as fears rise. A former deputy custodian in Boston is jailed for bribery. The Crimmiss philanthropist's death prognosis is grave.
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St Petersburg
Kasan
Shatomir
Mceil Ff
Douma
Black Hundred
Petersburg
Ge Rennenkampf
Momn
Eart
Empire
Boston
Ffice Pere
Canon
Norton
Conv
J.bo D Crimmiss
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F. BoLina
Oahte
Thomas
Epwin Mann
W.O PoLlick
L. A. Hooper
First National Bank
O Bluefield
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Bland Street
Princeton Avenue
Standard Oil
Teachers In State Convention
Africa
Gompers
Virginia League
Holly Rollers
Trondbjem
Norway
Haakon
Medala
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