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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1906
Page
1
Senate Approves Omnibus Public Building Bill for Bluefield
The Senate last night passed the omnibus public building bill carrying 100000 dollars for a United States courthouse and post office in Bluefield. The bill goes to the president for final approval. Secretary Shaw promised construction in native stone if funds remain when in office. Congressman Hughes pushed the bill through after years of effort with Senator Scott steering the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Shaw
Hughes
Scott
Hugh Ike Shott
Bluefield
W Vo
Circus Free Admission for Fourth Crowds at Pocahontas
Pocahontas plans a large Fourth of July celebration with bigger attractions and a crowded town. The Jones circus offers two free performances to all attendees, with free admission to the circus and other attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Jones Circus
Pocahontas to Host Biggest Fourth of July Celebration
Usual interest has been arranged for the day giving everyone a chance to have a good time Trains from throughout the coal field will come to Pocahontas and offer crowds an opportunity to enjoy the evening. Pocahontas has yearly celebrated the Fourth in a fine manner but citizens say this will be the biggest and best yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Norfolk and Western Among Defendants in AG Action
Attorney General Moody orders suits against numerous railroads to recover penalties for violations of city appliance laws by failing to keep equipment in proper condition. The Atlantic Coast Line shows the most violations at fifty two. Norfolk and Western Railway Company appears among the defendants in the Northern District of West Virginia. The Justice Department states Moody is earnest in enforcing life saving laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody
Anite
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Northern District
West Virginia
Department of Justice
Summit City Odd Fellows Elect Officers
Summit City Lodge No 144 1 0 OF elected officers for the coming year at a meeting held last week. Noble Grand C C Pattison, Vice Grand W I Bailey, Recording Secretary C B Proett, Financial Secretary S O White, Treasurer M B Postlethwaite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit City Lodge
Noble Grand
C C Pattison
I Bailey
C B Proett
S O White
Postlethwaite
Modifications Granted In Toledo Ice Men Cases
Judge Kinkaide granted modified sentences for two ice men in Toledo Ohio. RG Lemon and RA Beard faced six month terms and fines of 2590 after partial compliance with condition to reduce prices. The judge urged abiding by the agreement and allowed immediate execution of the current sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Kinkaide
Motiors
RG@ Lemon
RA Beard
Operators and Miners Still at Loggerheads
In Wheeling Ohio Valley June 28 the wage scale conference cleared dock terms but remains at loggerheads on principal conditions. Operators accept the 1903 pick mining scale at 90 cents per ton and the 1903 inside and outside labor scales. Leverage rests on extra work payment with miners favoring tonnage basis. Entry work dead work and machine penalties are under dispute with a resolution hoped for tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W Ve
Torrow
Public Building Bill Passed at Night Session
Washington report describes a two hour senate session in which the general deficiency appropriation bill and the omnibus public building bill were approved. The conference report on the railway bills bill was postponed until tomorrow and the pure food bill conference will also be taken up tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Democrats fuse with Independents in Wisconsin contest
Democrats in Berlin Wisconsin voted to fuse with Independents to defeat the Republican ticket led by Fletcher D Proctor son of U S Senator Proctor. The move aims to consolidate anti Republican votes in the June 28 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin, Wie
Fletcher D Proctor
United States
Proctor
Two Companies of Mutineers Arrested
In Medved village near St Petersburg two full companies of the mutinous Probiagen sky regiment have been placed under arrest and will be held pending inquiry into their insubordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Petersburg
Probiagensky Regiment
Medved
Itqairy
Italian immigrant Manfrida commits suicide in Clarksburg
Angelo Manfrida, 38, an educated Italian who spoke seven languages, killed himself with a revolver shot to the head in Clarksburg West Virginia. Rumors claim he was pressed by Italian conspirators to carry out killings but chose self destruction after receiving threats. He hailed from a prominent Italian family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
W Va
Angelo Manfrida
Manfida
Bhut
Roosevelt Denies Third Term Claim in Letter
In Colorado Springs Colorado, June 28, Conant, the county's oldest Republican, asked if Roosevelt would seek a reelection. Secretary Loeb replied that the president thanks him but states Conant must vote for another Republican candidate next time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Qclo
Conant
New York
Roosevelt
Loeb
Officer who killed Burglar Exonerated in Virginia
In Darville Virginia the mayor's court exonerated Robert E Morrie a Southern Railway special detective from all blame for shooting an unidentified negro who broke into Mrs Mor tie and her daughter's room. The slain man's name was later recorded as Monroe Richard 800 and an accomplice was released from custody. The deceased was buried at the city's expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darville
Robert E Morrie
Southern Railway
Mortie
Monroe Richard 800
Morris
Young Naval Recruit Faces Despair At Training Station
Norf k Va June 28 Herbert McCann a young naval recruit from Rochelle Illinois enlisted two months ago attempted suicide at St Helene training station by hanging himself. He was found by companions suspended from a rope and carried to camp where naval surgeons revived him. He explained he acted from despondence at not being able to get out of the navy and was placed in the prison on the receiving ship Franklin for safekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfk
Herbert McCann
Rochell
Navy
St Helene
McCann
Franklin
Baseball scores from major leagues and Virginia standings
National League results include New York 4 Boston 2 Brooklyn 4 Philadelphia 10 Cincinnati 2 Chicago 1 Pittsburg 1 St Louis 3. American League games Boston 4 New York 7 Philadelphia 2 Washington 4 St Louis 5 Detroit 2 Chicago 2 Cleveland 1. Second game Chicago 0 Cleveland 5. Virginia League Lynchburg 5 Rank 2 Richmond 5 Danville 0 Portmouth 3 Norfolk 2. Standing of the clubs American League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Chicago
Pittsburg
St Louis
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Lynchburg
Richmond
Danvill
Portemouth
Norfolk
Cage
J. Louis
Pishington
Ston
Rooklyn
BNE St. Louis
Asi Ston - TV
Fehmond
Noke
Danville
Atrtsmouth
Buried Alive, but Dug Out After Night of Digging
On Staten Island in a sewer trench collapse, Herman Fisher and workers were buried up to Fisher's head. Rescuers pulled him free at 9 this morning after a long night of shovels and trowels. Fisher suffered no injuries beyond exhaustion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herman Fisher
Revouing
Fisher
Staten Island
Coroner Rules Thaw Death a Revolver Wound Case
New York June 28 The coroner's jury after three minutes deliberation finds that White died from cerebral hemorrhage caused by a pistol shot wound inflicted with a revolver in the hand of Harry Thaw. Six witnesses testified including the autopsy physician and five eye witnesses. Thaw's attorney Judge Olcott questioned witnesses as Thaw appeared agitated and effort is made to show insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thaw
Harry Thaw
Olcctt
Mrs Thaw Faints After Visit to Husband
In New York on June 28 the Thaw case moved swiftly as a coroner jury found Thaw guilty of murdering White. Mrs Thaw fainted returning to her home after visiting her husband. condition serious but stable. Anthony Constock of the Society for the Prevention of Vice sought evidence about White and his fiscal matters. The White family service at St James Long Island was a small, formal gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thaw
White
Tombe
Conditton
Anthony Constock
Society For the Prevention of Vice
St James
Long Iland
Islands Seized by Russia Near Gulf of Bothnia
Diplomatic circles report Russia has seized the islands controlling the Gulf of Bothnia month of the Gulf of Bothnia as a strategic move. Sweden condemns it with interest due to proximity to Stockholm and a key strategic position. The Paris treaty bound fortifications by Britain and Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Russia
Gulf of Bothnia
Rusela
Sweden
Stockholn
Paris
Great Britain
Rusia
Harvard Varsity Crew Beats Yale in Tight Race
In New London Harvard defeated Yale in a close dual race with Harvard leading at times and finishing about two lengths ahead. Times quoted show Harvard at 23.02 and Yale 23.11 in one race. freshmen and second boat events were won by Yale by narrow margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Cona
Jane
Harvard Verity
Yale
Harvard
Ancient Castle Sold At Public Auction In Paris
The Simone Chateau of Vizil near Gren oble was auctioned today in Paris. The property, long held by the Casimir-Porter family, was later owned by an English syndicate and used as a hotel and club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Simone
Vizil
Grenoble
Danphing
States-General
Casimir-Porter
Reid May Retire as Ambassador and Dowry Engagement Discussed
London. Rumor notes Ambassador Whitelaw Reid may retire within a year. It also suggests his daughter’s engagement to a prominent English peer could be announced before his return to America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitelaw Reid
London
America
Conductor Killed as Train Strikes Work Train in Greensburg
A train of empty cars struck a work train in Greensburg Pennsylvania resulting in the death of Conductor Hysong and injuring thirteen others, with several reported in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensberg
Biairavills
Hysong
Mutineers Guarded as Other Regiments Feared to Join
June 28 Moscow reports a garrison closely guarded with a cordon of tickets to block contact with residents. Authorities fear other regiments will join the mutineers as wire communication with St Petersburg is cut off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
St Petersburg
Deficiency Bill Reported to Senate for Action
The general deficiency appropriation bill carrying 11,549,363 dollars has been reported to the Senate. The report comes from Washington on June 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Packer Crime Figure Calls for Payment of Inspection Costs
A speaker denounces packers who poison food for profit in a broad attack on foreign trade and the cost of inspections. He argues Texans should not fund Chicago packers and urges accountability for those who adulterate meat harming children and the vulnerable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Texse
Chicago
Hell
Packers Defended and Bitterly Assailed
Washington reports Wharton defended the Packers while Humphrey attacked them in a tense House debate. The exchange highlighted partisan divides over policy and performance affecting the team’s public reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packers
Washington
Jane
House
Wharton
Humphreye eFoack- Atrsailad
Night Sessions In Congress Delay Over White House Incidents
Washington reports Congress held night sessions as Senators and Representatives debated the Pacific building and the implications of the White House incident involving Mrs. Morrison. Senator Tillman blocked quick action, prompting a two hour delay in the afternoon discussions as lawmakers sought clarity on the events tied to the executive residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Tillaan
Ownibus Pncific
White House
Mra Mioor Morrie
The Longworths at Buckingham Palace
Mrs Whitelaw Reid introduced the Longworths to the court at Buckingham Palace in the evening. The event featured a brilliant action with many royalties and the exibility being present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Whitelaw Reid
Smbagnador
Longworths
Buckingham Palace
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Ad Promises Satisfaction
An old advertisement claims E. DeWitt & Co. Witch Hazel Salve guarantees relief for burps, sores, tetter, cracks, and itching. It touts immediate relief for bleeding and pain, and notes it is sold by all druggists.
Atlantic City and Virginia Excursions Offer Low Fare Tickets
On July 5 and 19 and August 2 16 and 30 the Norfolk and Western Railway will sell very low rate round trip tickets to Atlantic City Cape May and other resorts on the Jersey Coast. Tickets are limited sixteen days with daily excursions to mountain and seashore resorts in Virginia through October 31 1908. WEBEVILLE Roanoke Va. is the general passenger agent. Also an advertisement for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure promises digestion relief through thorough digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Weatero Railway
Alantic City
Cape Mey
Jersey Coast
Mountain
Sessoore
Virginia
Webevill
Roanoke
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Superior Supply Co
Bluefield, W VA
Dilger
Red Lot
the White Pharmacy
Norfolk and Western
Summit City
Odd Fellows
Poincaheas Ave
Bluefield, W. VA
I. E. Trerney
R. EF
Bo.Lina
Cahter
W. H. Thomas
T. KE. Kine
Flat Top National Bank of
United States Depository
Epwin Mann
W.O PoLlock
L. A. Hooper
First National Bank
W. VA
Bland Street
Princeton Avenue
Naval
Chicago Packers
Sland
Hammer
Mr. Humphreys
All Druggista
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