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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1907
Page
1
Henry Clews reports a firmer stock market aided by improved crop prospects and rail public harmony though money markets remain weak. He notes July disbursements and bond redemptions will influence liquidity, with about 25 million dollars of gold already shipped to Europe to bolster the Bank of France amid global financial strain.
The jury acquits Judge W. G. Loving after a 35 minute deliberation. The column notes substantial gold supply gains, improving market confidence, rising railroad earnings, strong crop prospects, and farmer prosperity. It cites rail and corporate sentiment, pending independence holidays, and leadership actions by Governor Hughes and rail executives as factors shaping outlook.
Washington June 29 The American consul at Harput reports that per an order from the Sublime Porte Governor General Vilayet military taxes on Armenians living in the United States will not be demanded. All Armenians who return from the United States or who have returned in the last twelve years will be deported.
After the jury was discharged, the defendant and his wife embraced the jurors and judge with tears and thanks. The judge had forbidden any public display though many friends offered congratulations.
After a 35 minute jury deliberation in Nelson county Virginia former judge William G Loving was found not guilty of murdering Theodore Estes son of Sheriff M K Estes. The defense cited insanity amid alleged drugging and assault of Loving’s daughter Elizabeth.
An emotional defense argues insanity and sympathy for Judge Loving as the prosecutor seeks responsibility. Attorney Lee reflects on Virginia heritage and home life while urging jurors to let mercy guide their verdict.
Augusta Ga June 29 As a result of the belief that the state legislature which is controlled by prohibitionists will at the present session pass a prohibition measure two of the largest potteries in the state whose product was confined almost exclusively to jugs for the liquor trade closed down their establishments. Since the legislature convened orders for more than 36000 jugs have been cancelled and a wood working establishment having large orders for bar fixtures received telegrams cancelling the orders.
Three Nicaraguan gunboats escorting steamers converted to transports sailed from Corinto, Nicaragua, bearing troops. Report says the fleet, sent by President Zelaya, aims to attack Salvador or Guatemala warships as Central American nations rush to prepare for possible war.
A Jewish girl surrendered to police in Tiflish and confessed involvement in the June 26 robbery of a treasury wagon, which included a bomb that killed two Imperial Bank employees and injured many others. the raid netted $17,000. The confession came as remorse led her to turn herself in.
Secretary Taft instructed Governor Magoon to buy all church property in Cuba within the Havana diocese as directed by President Roosevelt. The plan follows the original recommendations for securing church assets in the region.
Secretary Taft says information on the value of Havana property is unavailable while noting the $1,499,550 stipulated price. The 25 percent rent through June 1 1907 reduces the balance to $1,388,646, proposed for payment under the military government church contract. Taft reported the history of the matter to President Roosevelt before action.
Morrison Friedman a former Pinkerton employee testified for defense in the Haywood trial. He identified detectives who infiltrated unions including the Western Federation of Miners and produced reports showing Pinkerton activity. Testimony covered spies in Telluride Globeville and Cripple Creek, with court to hear more Monday.
In New York on June 29 a pickpocket lifted 6350 from bookmaker Peter Worth, the haul the richest since the Brooklyn bridge crash. Worth’s money is still missing. George Howard was arrested on Worth's complaint for jostling.
Evansville Indiana June 29 members of the American Society of Equity pledged to hold their wheat until paid one dollar a bushel for it. An estimated three to five hundred thousand bushels have been pledged.
In Chicago on June 29 Judge Landis ordered a second subpoena for oil magnate John D Rockefeller to prevent evasion of process since the original summons could only be served in New York.
San Francisco reports on June 29 indicates the telegraph strike remains largely unchanged. Western Union and Postal officials say messages are being accepted without serious delay while operators insist delays persist and vow not to yield.
A fire this morning in Bisbee Arizona destroyed about one hundred buildings after a gas line explosion. The blaze caused an estimated loss of $200,000 with twenty boarding and lodging houses burned along with other structures.
Emma C a valuable brood mare died at Castleton stud in Lexington Kentucky today Her son Com mando leads American thoroughbred sires as sire of Peter Pan and others
In Igpahan Persia on June 29 Prince Egbir Mirza, son of former Governor Zuli Sultan, shot his mother three times after she refused to provide money for his dissipations. The case highlights a fatal dispute over funds within a prominent family.
The Krupp German shipbuilding works near Kiel have been shut down with virtually the entire staff dismissed due to a riveter strike. The report notes production halted and labor unrest affecting one of Germany’s major shipyards.
In Denver on June 29 the Western Federation of Miners discussed affiliate ties with the Industrial Workers of the World but deferred motions to a special committee. The main topic was unions holding open meetings with Joseph Cannon of Bisbee Arizona asserting that open meetings would affect ongoing Boise trials and alleging Pinkerton detectives attend meetings to make false reports.
The note advocates choosing the Blue Ribbon brand for a lemon or vanilla flavor to ensure reliable results. It emphasizes confidence in the brand rather than the flavor.
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