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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
1
Roanoke news says operations on the Cairo and Norfolk Railroad will start by July 15. Goode of the company reports plans to build at lower cost per mile, with the president reviewing the entire route soon. labor abundance and cheaper rates are cited.
The company aims to start operations soon using a readily available slum area to justify early start and cheap labor. It expects a lower cost per mile than the Virginian Railway and anticipates Roanoke lumber contractors will supply full line lumber with growing contracts in negotiation. A survey is pending though the route is planned from engineer information and grading contracts will start on the engineers' tracks.
In Richmond on May 5 the national conference of Charities and Correction opens its annual meeting. Nearly 1,500 visitors are expected as prison reformers, settlement workers, and heads of asylums converge to discuss the nation’s community needs. The event will run for an entire week with planned receptions and entertainment for attendees.
The note states that Blue Ribbon Vanilla is highly concentrated so only half the usual amount is needed to achieve perfect results. It emphasizes efficiency and potency in flavoring.
Tax official Hawley deputy sheriff warns delinquent taxpayers their names will be published around May 10th if not paid. Urges immediate payment to avoid inclusion in the delinquent list.
Huntington May 5 special. Cabell county holds two delegate groups to the state convention after a split in the gathering. Dr R E Vickers elected chairman. resolutions bind 25 delegates to Swisher. Wm F Hite endorsed for state committee. Scherr faction forms separate convention urging Scherr for governor amid rising bitterness.
Stone Street bay colt by Longstreet Stone Nellie won the 34th Kentucky Derby on a track deep in mud. Favorite Sir Cleges finished second, Dunvegan third, as Fifteen thousand spectators watched the 1 mile 1 4/16 route in 2 15 1 2. The $6 000 stake was awarded.
A powerful storm hit St. Louis area on May 5 with near tornado winds sweeping northeast. A Louisville and Nashville bridge near Belleville washed out wrecking a freight train. the engineer, conductor, and a brakeman drowned. Edgemont Illinois flooded forcing raft refuges. East St. Louis environs and French Village saw unroofed houses.
New York May 5 Senator Grady who will retire from the legislature is to be promoted to congress taking Cochran’s seat. The announcement came with high authority from Tammany Hall. Jas Frawley will succeed Francis Burton Harrison in congress.
In Washington on May 5 Senator Heyburn of Idaho delivered an extended opposition to the forestry service during debate on the agricultural appropriation bill. He attacked policy and criticized administration management of forest lands and related programs.
The senator mocked forestry charts displayed in the senate chamber, arguing forests grow and denying prophecy about forest life. He attacked the idea of “any man’s policy” and pressed that only laws govern government policies. Idaho forest amendment discussed amid the Brownsville era debate.
In Washington May 5 the house devoted a long debate to the sundry civil appropriation bill. Proposals to fund mining safety investigations stalled after objections from Mr. Underwood. Additions included 100 000 for a Fort Leavenworth military prison and 16 500 for Fort Oglekthorpe. The session ended with roll calls and a late recess at 11 55 tonight.
At Trenton on May 5 the Republican state convention named an uninstructed delegation to the national convention and voted down Taft endorsements while favoring a Roosevelt renomination.
Governor Harris ordered troops from Columbus to Brown County as martial law was proclaimed in the Ohio tobacco district. Troop 8B mobilized to move immediately to the area.
May 5 Newport R I Miss Pauline Leroy French daughter of Mr and Mrs Amos Tuck French and niece of Mrs Alfred G Vanderbilt married to Mr Samuel Wagstaff of New York. The ceremony at St Johns Church was followed by a reception at the bride's grandmother Mrs F O French home attended by prominent society figures.
City notes Cinco de Mayo celebrated nationwide marking the republican army victory at Puebla on May 5 1865, seen as a birth of the current Mexican government.
Local tailoring shop advertises men’s suits to order with prices starting at $15.00. Partial text shows a classified style notice from S-22-18.
The Atlantic battleship fleet returns to anchor in San Francisco Bay marking a historic voyage begun at Hampton Roads last December. City-wide preparations and decorations honor the visiting ships as crowds anticipate the largest celebration in California history.
Officials and entertainment committee members will greet Rear Admiral Evans and his officers aboard the Connecticut soon after the fleet’s arrival. A Thursday parade will feature 8000 federal troops under Brigadier General Funston and civic societies. Friday’s climax sees Secretary Metcalf reviewing the fleet.
In Columbus on May 5 threats to burn Aberdeen and Higginsport driven by tobacco district warfare prompt Governor Carris to order Adjutant General Crutchfield to send troops. Troop B from Columbus leaves at 5 am with about 59 cavalry under Capt. R. W. Kamus. Companies from the 1st regiment of Cincinnati and Batavia reportedly await orders.
Henry Reiber paying teller and John Young auditor of Farmers Deposit National Bank were indicted for embezzlement of 108 thousand dollars and defalcation totaling 1.105 million. Both pleaded guilty before Judge Young and were remanded for sentence in Pittsburg.
A. L. Pedigo died at his Martinsville home last night at 11 o'clock. He was widely known in state affairs and served as a member of the Virginia constitutional convention of 1902 from this county.
The house Republican caucus adjourned at 11 o'clock without resolving the currency question. An other meeting is planned for tomorrow night.
Voters chose 6 Democrats and 4 Republicans for the new council plus party lines in other offices. Mayor F M Peters and Recorder J J Crockett led in Democratic totals, with small margins deciding council seats in wards one through eight. Overall turnout noted at 2549 votes as results continued on page 6.
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