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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1912

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Hebrew League Banquet Honors Dr Hatfield in West Virginia

The West Virginia Hebrew Association hosted a banquet in Welch to honor Dr Hatfield whose primary victory aided by Jewish citizens was celebrated. Governor Glasscock and administration members attended and voiced support for Hatfield urging unity and free from religious discrimination.

Welch McKinley Club West Virginia Durst Blue Reed Warden Frown Glasscock Hatfield You

Second Trial for Murder of a Girl in Detroit

Detroit June 27 Dr George A Fritch a noted Detroit physician faces a second trial for the murder of Mabel Millman from Ann Arbor whose dismembered body was found near Ecorse Creek on September 6 1909 The case hinged on a chauffeur testimony claiming Fritch hired him for a midnight disposal of the victim after a criminal operation A state supreme court reversal granted the new trial and the chauffeur has since disappeared while prosecutors seek him for testimony.

Detroit Mich George A. Fritch Fritch Mabel Millman Millman Ann Arbor Ecorse Creek Dr. Fritch State Supreme Court Supreme Court

No injunction sought as miners challenge guards at Paint Creek

Charleston W V June 27 Special The seven striking miners could not obtain an injunction against coal companies on Paint Creek due to the absence of Circuit Judge Burdette The miners allege the guards are a public nuisance and seek relief against their maintenance in the area

Charleston W. Va 8. C. Burdette Paint Creek

New Political History by Mr Bryan Stirs Democratic Convention

William J. Bryan led the Democratic convention into a progressive declaration opposing the nomination of any candidate tied to the “privilege seeking class.” A two thirds vote supported the resolution against nominees under obligations to J Pierpont Morgan Thomas F Ryan or August Belmont. The hall erupted with boos cheers and hisses as delegates debated state rights and the ballot timing continued past midnight.

J. P. Morgan T. F. Ryan August Belmont Baltimore William J. Bryan J. Piert Morgan Thomas F. Ryan August Jmont Ryan Belmont Delgates Virginia New York Loor Bryan

Republican Stork Leaves Triplets in Cohoes

Albany on June 27 Liana Turcott already father of seven children waited for a stork visit at Hudsor Avenue Cohoes. The doctor announced three boys and Turcott rejected names Taft Teddy Hughes. He warned against Bryant Dix Gaynor and Murphy.

Albany Liana Turcott Hudsor Avenue Cohoes Dogto Taft Turcott Teddy Hughes Bryan Dix Gaynor Murphy

May Drop Darrow Trial

Los Angeles district attorney Fredericks consulted with leading lawyers and businessmen on dropping the prosecution of Clarence Darrow. He cites errors in records and alleged court indulgence of disturbances by Socialists and labor spectators at the McNamara brothers dynamiter case.

Los Angeles Fredericks Clarence Darrow McNamara Brothers

Veteran Educator Retires From Michigan Faculty

Professor Martin L. D'Ooge head of the Greek department at the University of Michigan retires after forty five years of service. He is the oldest member of the Michigan faculty by tenure and among the oldest educators in the United States. He retires with Carnegie pension.

Ann Arbor Mich Martin L. D’ooge University of Michigan D’oage Michigan United States Carnegie

American Bride for Grahame-White in Essex Ceremony

Claude Grahame White, renowned aviator linked to socialite rumors, married Dorothy Taylor at Widford church Essex. The ceremony was followed by a reception at the home of Sir Daniel and Lady Gooch, close friends of the bride.

Grahame-White London Claude Grahame- White Benedict Dorothy Taylor le Roy Taylor Roswell P. Flower New York Widford Essex Daniel and Aly Gooch

Statue of Francis Bacon Unveiled in Gray's Inn

A statue honoring Francis Bacon, famed Elizabethan scholar and jurist, was unveiled in South Square, Gray's Inn, London. The ceremony featured Rt. Hon. Arthur J. Balfour who delivered the oration before a large gathering of notable figures.

Francis Bacon London Francs Bacon South Square Gray’s Inn Arthur J. Balfour

Monument to Hampden Re-edified in Buckinghamshire

A monument to John Hampden the parliamentary leader during the Civil War was reerdified today in the Vale of Aylesbury Buckinghamshire his native county. It marks the second major Hampden memorial after a column raised about fifty years ago at Chalgrove Oxfordshire where he fell in battle with Prince Rupert’s cavalry.

Hampden London John Hampden Charles I Aylesbury Buckinghamshire Chalgrove Oxfordshire Prince Ripert

Congress Adjourns After Brief Sessions in Washington

Congress met at 10 oclock and adjourned after a forty minute session until Monday Conferees with the house were appointed on the legislative appropriation bill The house met at noon and adjourned soon afterward until Monday.

Congress Washington House

Farmer Drury Badley Dies From Bee Swarm Attack

In Parkersburg West Virginia on June 27, Drury B. Badley a wealthy farmer was attacked by a swarm of bees that settled in his hair and stung him to death before medical help arrived.

Weath Hy Rees Parkersburg W. oVa Drury B. Badley

No Result on First Ballot in Baltimore Nomination Showdown

Baltimore on June 28 witnessed cheering as no candidate secured the required votes on the first ballot. Underwood was seconded by J. R. Anderson, with Shively naming Governor Marshall and A Mitchell Palmer supporting Wilson. Harry A. Dougherty and Congressman Flood led further nominations, keeping the balloting unsettled.

Baltimore Underwood J. R. Anderson Georgia Shively

Regess Taken Until 4 Oclock Vote on First Ballot

The report notes Regess is held or detained until 4 o clock as the first ballot is awaited. Officials prepare for subsequent voting phases and recounts if needed. The item centers on timing for a decisive vote and potential further action by authorities.

Wilson demonstration challenges Clark display in Baltimore

At 3 15 a m the Wilson group paused the Clark adherents record of one hour and five minutes. The Wilson demonstration after surpassing the Clark hurrah began to diminish as the night progressed in Baltimore on June 28.

Clark Wilson Baltimore

St Luke called a crackerjack reporter by journalism dean

Waler Williams dean of the Missouri University School of Journalism told National Press Club members that ancient reporters like St Luke could teach modern journalists. He praised Luke as terse graphic and truthful and noted Moses as editor of the world’s records. He cited 21 journalism schools with 2000 students across universities and their rapid acceptance by the National Press Association.

Chicago Waler Williams School of Journalism Missouri University National Press Club St. Luke Matthew Associated Press Moses Dean Williams National Press Association

Democratic Nomination Battle Echoes for Clark and Underwood

The Baltimore convention paused ballots for the night after speeches praising Oscar W. Underwood and Champ Clark. Bankhead lauded Underwood as Democratic standard bearer while Reed endorsed Clark, urging a leader who bears hardships and avoids factional divides in a pivotal tariff fight.

Campaign Parades and Delegates Back Baldwin Support

Reed closed at 12 25 as a Clark demonstration began. The Clark rally lasted 1 hour 5 minutes with Rogers James Baldwin and Henry Wade Rogers nominating Governor Simeon E Baldwin of Connecticut. He said Connecticut now urges the nation for the second time in its history.

Reed Clark Rogers

Ballot Deferment at Democratic Convention Delays Vote

Oscar Underwood of Alabama and Champ Clark of Missouri were nominated at 12 30 a m but no vote was planned that night. Balloting was postponed until noon Friday or later. Bryan's push to exclude Ryan and Belmont sparked protests but his revised rule against candidates tied to those interests passed.

Baltimore Bankhead Underwood Alabama Oscar W. Underwood B. Bankhead Mr. Underwood Democratic Party Mason and Dixon Reed Clark Arizona Missouri James D. Reed Champ Clark Oscar Underwood Bryan Ryan-Belmont-Morgan Mr. Bryan Thomas F. Ryan Virginia August Belmont New York Hia

Five Seamen Die From Explosion Aboard French Cruiser

Five sailors aboard the French cruiser Michelet, bombarded near Hyeres, Toulon, are dying in a hospital after a premature six inch gun explosion. The incident occurred June 27 as the vessel was at sea nearby.

Toulon France Nea Rethres Gaseer Cruiier Michelet Hyeres

Aviator Paul Peek Circles Capitol in Charleston Flight

During Charleston aviation meet closing day Paul Peek in a Columbia biplane rose from the grounds two miles below the city and circled the state capitol and the former school building despite strong winds.

Charleston W. Va Paul Peek Columbia State Capitol

Bryan asserts no talks with Roosevelt circle or rivals

Bryan said last night he did not confer with Col. Roosevelt's friends nor with Outlook representatives. Lafollette has not visited or sent for him. Crane and Heney, labeled Republican shouters, called Tuesday but were not received in Bryan's inner room. He greeted them in the public ante room before resuming private it.

Baltimore William J. Bryan Col. Roosevelt Senator Lafollette Mr. Bryan Charles &R. Crane Francis J. Heney Mr. Heney Mr. Crane

Strike worries French Government

Paris reports the French government is distressed by a seamen's strike causing heavy losses to French shipping. Ship owners say higher wages cannot be afforded, escalating tensions between labor and industry in June.

Paris

Frontier Guard Deployments Amid Canton Unrest

Hongkong reports British troops sent from Pakhoi to guard the frontier for an indeterminate period. Canton is in ferment with railroad disruptions and several locomotives tampered with. Executions occur daily as Pakhoi’s mayor claims 5,000 killed locally.

Hongkong Canton Pakhoi Gulf of Tonking

Engineer Killed in Dixie Flyer Crash Near Mattinton

Engineer Hendricks was killed and about a score of passengers injured when the Dixie Flyer of the Chicago and Eastern railroad derailed near Mattinton while traveling at high speed. The locomotive overturned as the train had left Chicago last night for Jacksonville.

Chicago Hendricks Chicago and Eastern Railroad Mattinton Jacksonville

Bryan sway at convention fuels party rift and minority credential victory

At Baltimore June 27 the Democratic convention saw Bryan gain a minority report adoption on credentials, while Clark backed by New York faced Wilson. Pandemonium followed, protests over delegates, and Bryan pressed a resolution denouncing privilege seeking classes.

Minority Report of Democratic Party

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Hebrew League DR. Hatfield Jew and Gene E J. C. Herndon Asmaster Welle Goodykoontz Samuel Solins Stuart F. Reed H. A. Ritz Fred O. Blue H. 8. White Warden Brown Epling Dr. Anderson G. W. Ford Bird Doctor Darrow Istrict Marshall Harmon Tim Wilcon Harman Baldwin Crackersack Reporter St. Luke’s Preacher Press Club Freimt Yotos Ydvazogoyd Enomony— LA Pune Alouta RE Pasomny Woo Braves Capitol Mr. Ir. Latollete T. R. Men Bulletins Nebraskan MacCorkle South Dakota M. M. Crane Blanchard Louisiana Crane Minority Report Theodore A. Bell California Majority Report Jos Ots Credential Committee Vival Voce John Sharp Williams Mississippi Philippines Yeas Ollie James Committee On Permanent Organization Lafollette J. Rosa Stephenson Bro Memorial Church Morgan Thomas F. Ryan Thaneernes Nemo'ion Ivan Flood Ee Wan The New York Deledt Dan‘an Bryan Resolutio Individu
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