07 May 1912
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1912
Page
1
Agricultural societies in Southern France thrive with strong government support. The report notes relief funding and illness insurance schemes aiding rural communities amid rising living costs.
The president transmitted the second consular report package from France Belgium the Netherlands and Denmark with Huntington Wilson noting that rising living costs push growth of co operatives. France Belgium show price stabilizing effects with district unions and member services while Denmark and the Netherlands report broad cooperative networks including farms creameries and savings banks yielding 8 10 percent dividends to buyers.
Consular reports state that price levels set by private dealers in Denmark keep charges down while dividends to investors range from 1 to 12 percent. The observation highlights the spread in returns and consumer pricing across the Danish housing market.
The twenty second annual United Confederate Veterans reunion begins in Macon Georgia on May 6. The city has prepared elaborate decorations and expects about 75 200 visitors for the convention opening.
New York May 6 Henry P Brown sitting as special examiner opened testimony in the government suit for the dissolution of the United States Steel Corporation. Hearing of witnesses is expected to take six months or more and trial unlikely before the start of next year.
In Halifax on May 6 one of seventeen teen bodies recovered by the Minia was found to have drowned while the others died of exposure after the Titanic disaster. Rector Rev J W Cunningham accompanied the Minia and reported two pleasant days amid rough seas with bodies found miles apart.
The senate approved a work mens compensation bill by sixty four to fifteen with amendments to raise benefits. It covers railroad employees in interstate commerce within the District of Columbia, providing exclusive remedy for accidental disability or death and medical care plus wage loss benefits proportional to earnings. The measure now moves to the house.
New Orleans May 6 Major F M Kerr chief of the Louisiana state board of engineers says the levee effort against the Mississippi flood waters faces strong opposition yet no breaches have been reported. Engineers direct thousands of workers in a laboring battle as hard rains and showers persist and flood stages rise.
C A Wagner, from Clear Fork district, was appointed superintendent of road building in Tazewell county. He resigns as supervisor to take direct control and speed work. The board plans to seek bids on additional roads as part of county projects. State Highway Commissioner P S Wilson attended and noted the appointment. He is en route to Russell county, where bids on a large project will be opened tomorrow.
Census figures show significant gains in education in West Virginia with 74 866 youths ten years and older making progress while many African Americans remain illiterate though the colored population total literacy improves little more than a fifth remain unlettered at the 1910 census.
Census figures show West Virginia has a higher share of illiterates than the national average and ranks behind most southern states except Delaware, Maryland, and D C. White and Black groups in WV show progress since 1900, while migration affected literacy in New York and Connecticut.
The case of H. C. Wynne, president of the defunct Night and Day Bank of Little Rock, was called for trial. Five changes have been filed against Wynne four felonies and one misdemeanor related to alleged fraudulent deposits handling and mismanagement of the bank.
The May 6 observance marks two years since the king's accession with flags displayed on public and private buildings. A forty one gun salute was fired by the Royal Horse Artillery in St Jane's Park at noon.
Rioting in the Schuykill Valley spread from today into the night with unrest in Shenandoah Mt. Carmel Mahanoy City and Jessup. An idle miners clash over work at the collieries left William Marchesi fatally shot in Jessup and his brother Saboree wounded in the hand.
West Virginia shows unsettled conditions on Tuesday with probable local showers and lighter to moderate winds on Wednesday. Virginia expects showers Tuesday with Wednesday turning fair and variable winds.
In Maryland on May 6 Clark and Roosevelt led in presidential preference. Roosevelt 66 Taft 63 Clark 69 Wilson 38 Harmon 4 uncertain 2 percent. Delegates bound to favor Roosevelt and Clark at the national convention with Roosevelt and Clark leading plurality nationally.
President Taft spoke in southern Ohio under rain and gusty winds, delivering ten speeches from Nelsonville to Cincinnati. He defended his break with Roosevelt, accusing him of tolerating bosses, naming William Flynn of Pittsburgh and Walter Brown of Ohio as examples, with Brown as Ohio GOP chairman.
Senator William K Chilton addressed the senate in a nearly two hour speech in support of the workmen compensation and employer's liability bill. He spoke extemporaneously and cited statistics on deaths and injuries to illustrate the bill’s impact. Edward McLean paid $10000 for Watsons harness horses Ringing Hells and Chatterbox, prizes won at major shows.
Washington notes May 6 births of Philander Knox born 1853 and Jeff Davis born 1862 who won Senate return. Oscar Underwood born 1861 and Rear Admiral Robert Peary born 1865 also share May 6.
In Wytheville Virginia on May 6 witnesses at Floyd Allen trial describe the start of gunfire in the northeast corner of the Hillsville courthouse. Jurors and bystanders recount seeing Allen draw his pistol from his sweater and firing as shots struck Miss Elizabeth Ayers and others.
Deputy Treasurer A F Green testified he saw Floyd Allen signal to Sidna Allen after the verdict. The signal prompted Floyd to rise and shots erupted near Sidna and Sidna’s uncle. Judge Oxieaby cross examined but the testimony stood. Marshall, a witness, detailed courtroom plans before cross examination.
Washington reports 1.62 billion pounds of butter produced in 1909, valued at 405 million dollars. Farms yielded 996 million pounds worth 225.5 million, factories 625 million pounds worth 179.5 million. Co operative creameries included in factory totals. West Virginia and Virginia produced 45.8 million pounds worth 9.78 million.
New York May 6 Counsel for the Astor family released the will naming Vincent Astor as principal beneficiary and residuary legatee. Estate valued between 75 and 150 million dollars, with modest bequests including 276 500 dollars to others and 30 000 dollars to St. Paul’s School. Trust funds of 5 million for the widow, 5 million for Muriel Astor, and 3 million for a planned posthumous child are also outlined.
Washington May 6 The government intends to file a civil anti trust suit to dissolve the National Packing Company unless the firm acts voluntarily Attorney General Wickersham directed U S Attorney Wilkerson of Chicago to consider the civil action based on evidence from the recent criminal trial in which packers were acquitted of Sherman law violations A civil bill had been filed against the National Packing Company on March 21 1910 and later dismissed at government request amid reports the packers sought postponement of a final trial
Washington May 6 investigation of charges against Judge Robert W Archbald of the commerce court will be undertaken tomorrow by the house committee on judiciary The papers in the case were sent to the committee from the department of justice by direction of President Taft Questions include whether Archbald will be invited to participate and question witnesses Some members oppose inviting him arguing the committee will be in a position similar to a grand jury
Twenty seven present and voting approved the ordinance with sixteen in favor and eleven against. Martin Marra switched his vote to veto after the count, nine members were absent, and the measure becomes law June 1. Hog and city electrician ordinances also discussed with hog rules set and the electrical proposal sent to public safety for amendment.
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