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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1907
Page
1
A fast Norfolk and Western train collided with an open switch at Crewe near noon. Fireman T. H. Brown of Crewe was killed and engineer J. K. Pond fatally injured. Several others were hurt as the wreck disrupted traffic for hours.
Theo dore V. Salsu of the Pacific States Telephone Co. was arrested in Manila by Secret Service agent Halsy on charges of bribing ten supervisors with 5000 dollars each to block a rival phone franchise. He waived extradition and will be brought to San Francisco. Rumors linked Ruef and Schmidt to the flight plan, but safeguards prevented escape.
Wytheville Va March 21 John C Blair assistant United States attorney of the Western District of Virginia died at his residence at 3 o clock this morning He was 38 years old and had been ill for some time He is survived by his wife and was the eldest son of the late Frank S Blair a Virginia politician and lawyer He studied at the University of Virginia Law School and practiced in Wytheville with Blair & Blair He had served under Thomas Lee Moore and was well known in state politics as brother of Hon Robert W Blair
An explosion at the Atlant refining works in Point Breeze, Philadelphia, hurls burning oil on workers and firefighters. The blaze raged for hours, injuring several firemen in critical condition. Loss exceeds one million dollars with cause undetermined.
Paris officials confirm a station mail bag containing about 400000 dollars was not on La Province but on La Savoie and that the registered mail was likely taken after reaching the railroad station.
Eight affidavits argue Thaw is now insane and unable to understand or defend himself. Judge Fitzgerald schedules further filings by Saturday and reconvenes Monday for possible lunacy commission action. The so called missing witness Craig Waisworth arrives from London, unrelated to the district attorney, with Thaw’s fate still undecided.
A West Virginia forecast calls for fair weather with warmer temperatures on Friday and Saturday followed by a slight cooling. The text notes fair conditions and temperature changes over the two days.
The German gunboat Panthereft arrived at Port AU Prince to support Berlin's demands over treatment of German subjects. Haitian gunboats Nord Alexis and Lecentenaire entered Haiti’s dry docks, crossing the Panther’s bows and sounding the German national anthem on arrival.
In Vaslui and Jassy clashes erupt as peasants attempt to seize arms and demolish buildings. Troops intervene leaving officers wounded and rioters hurt. Four peasants die at Lespezi while looting and skirmishes continue in surrounding villages.
In St Louis on March 21 the Cincinnati delegation secured both the next congress and tournament for Cincinnati amid a spirited contest with the St Paul Indianapolis group. August (Garry) Herrman elected president of the congress for 1907-08 before the body adjourned.
The Oskara Comedians present a ladies and children matinee tomorrow at 2 30 pm at the Elks Opera House. Each child receives a present. Prices 15 and 25 cents. Evening show details include 15 25 and 35 cents.
Testimony at the Hartzenstein murder trial alleges the Reactionary League hired men to murder Ivan Petrunkevitch and plotted to kill two others. The claim frames the case as a politically motivated conspiracy tied to Russian reactionaries in St. Petersburg.
The internationally renowned designer Gage is featured as thirty Gage pattern hats go on display today at Ferrell's following an unexpected delay. The event marks Ferrell's opening with Gage as a highlighted attraction.
Mrs. N F Rowan of Mc Donough Georgia credits Electric Bitters with curing chronic liver and stomach troubles and improving her blood condition. She says her skin seems 20 years younger and she can work more easily and help in her husband's store. Available at all drug stores. 50 cents guaranteed.
Sublette and Barnes offer fresh fish and oysters as a local specialty. The notice highlights McCue and Wright Milling Company as originators of a flour milling process that preserves the wheat berry’s nutritious parts.
A retrospective look at Bluefield’s real estate growth urges readers to consider investments now. The ad notes projected population growth to 25 000 in 23 years and promotes Fairview Addition as a top opportunity with A S Booker & Co. offering consultations. Pattern hats from Johnson, a New York importer, arrive at Ferrell’s millinery. Mt. Vernon Flour is also advertised.
Wide telegraph dispatches report mixed foreign and national items. Notable notes include Gen Theo J Wint’s sudden death in Philadelphia during an operation, political and crime updates from Richmond Elizabeth City and Norfolk, and a miraculous passenger recovery after a derailment near Antonito New Mexico.
Associated Press dispatch from Tangier reports Raisuli with fifty horsemen and a camel train moving to join the man claiming the Moroccan throne.
Pensacola Florida March 22 reports from the navy yard eight miles away say the powder house and adjacent structures are nearly destroyed by fire. The recently completed construction project worth 100000 dollars is at risk as Captain Hogg leads marines in extinguishing efforts while flames loom over the city.
Pedigo sends open invitation to city residents for openings today through Saturday. The text notes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as a remedy for coughs and promotes Daily Telegraph want ads for cheap, searchable notices.
Chicago reports rail leaders like E. H. Harriman favor federal over state control as anti railroad laws sweep the Mississippi Valley and plains states. Two cent fare bills and state commissions to regulate rates spread through Nebraska Kansas Indiana North Dakota South Dakota Alabama Oregon California Virginia West Virginia.
A New York one year old, son of John D. Rockefeller Jr., is described as the heir to a fortune estimated at 1 billion dollars. The piece notes potential growth to 2.5 billion in fifty years at simple interest and nearly 5 billion with compounding, joking that he could wipe out the national debt by age fifty.
Barboursville Kentucky March 21 In Knox county circuit court Fred Stewart shot and killed James Higgins last October. He was sentenced to the penitentiary for 99 years. The murder grew from jealousy over a young society woman contest for her hand.
Memphis, Tenn. at 2 a m a blaze devours the Illinois Central freight depot at Shelby and Calhoun Streets. The Union passenger station and several freight warehouses and cotton sheds are endangered as flames continue to burn.
A frontier dispatch from Managua reports Nicaragua defeated a 6000 strong Honduran and Salvadoran force at Portillos de Namasique after three days of fighting. Nicaraguan troops captured high officers and hundreds of prisoners along with rifles and munitions. Casualties were heavy on both sides.
Seattle March 21 plans for the new battleship Nebraska showing armor and battery layouts were stolen from the desk of the captain of construction at Moran Bros yard. The security breach was discovered as officials investigated the loss of sensitive drawings.
Washington reports the navy department has been advised that Germany will detail the cruisers Roon and Bremen to represent Germany at the naval gathering in Jamestown. The move signals Germany's official participation in the event.
Washington reports Marines have landed at Trujillo Ceiba and Puerto Cortes in Honduras from the US gunboat Marietta to protect American citizens and interests there.
In Bluefield and Graham buyers are urged to doubt local agents urging Midway lots priced 300 to 425. The text claims many agents deny value, tout rival additions, and warn that only the cited agent in this paper can sell Midway lots. Select your lot by writing to the announced agent.
J A Harmon of Sizemore West Virginia endorses Dr King s New Life Pills as a guaranteed remedy for torpid liver and chronic constipation. The ad also notes the origin of pulverizing wheat into flour with reller milling and praises Ideal flour from McCue Wright Milling Company under US patent.
The Paris a Bluefield ladies shop begins its annual spring opening today featuring millinery and spring dress goods.
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