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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1907

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Witnesses Summoned For Friday Morning In Haywood Case

Sheriff Hodgings and seven deputies continue notifying Ada county farmers to appear Monday afternoon as potential jurors in the trial of William D. Haywood. Prosecution and defense expect twelve qualified from a 100-person panel. Prosecution also serves subpoena on acting Secretary Kerwin of the Western Federation of Miners, who has met with prisoners regarding union affairs ahead of the Denver federation meeting on June 10.

Associated Press Dispatch Boise Idastio Ada County William D. Haywood Western Federation of Miners Kerwin Kerwin Thas Denver

Syndicate Named to Underwrite Union Pacific Bond Issue

In New York on May 11 a syndicate led by Kuhn, Loeb & Co. prepared to underwrite a $75,000,000 four percent convertible bond issue for the Union Pacific railroad.

Union Pacific New York Kuhn, Loeb & Co Union Pacific Railroad

Mistook Flock of Sheep for Band of Strikers

A special dispatch from Orizaba, Mexico, reports the entire Twenty-sixth regiment of infantry and a heavy guard of soldiers rushed to Santa Rosa after a mistaken alarm. The incident shows local tensions and military rapid response in the region.

San Antonio Orizaba Mexico Santa Rosa

Suburb Confrontation as Millionaire Misreads Sheep as Strikers

Early today a special train responded to Chementhe Baba's urgent call after the wealthy man mistook a hillside flock for armed textile strikers. Bala is under arrest and faces severe treatment as thousands of recruits swell the 12,000-strong strike wave. Distress grows as many residents flee the district seeking work while fresh troops arrive by train.

Chementhe Baba Bala

Yacht Rita Likely Lost with Captain Olaf Jacobson Crew

New York reports all hope abandoned for Marion Story's yacht Rita. Captain Olaf Jacobson and six crew members likely perished after sailing from Miami forty-two days earlier for New York. Agent A. J. McIntosh said no trace has been found and the chance of rescue has faded.

New York Marion Story Rita Olaf Jacobson Miami Fla A. J. McIntosh Story

Italian Strike Breakers Driven From the Docks

Seven hundred striking longshoremen invaded the North River piers and attacked the Italian line. They forced from the Cemania dock 150 Italian strikebreakers loading vessels before police intervened. Police Commissioner Bingham prepared for a police parade to proceed despite the strike.

New York North River Bingham

White House Dinner Honors General Kuroki at Jamestown Expo

President Roosevelt hosted a grand White House dinner for General Kuroki, the Duke De Abruzzi, Vice Admiral Ijuin, and other foreign representatives. Twenty nine place settings celebrated the Jamestown Exposition with pink and white décor and gilt service in the Blue and Red rooms.

Washington White House Roosevelt Kuroki Duke de Abruzzi Ijuin

Poisoning case leads to Roanoke arrest of Sam Moore

Danville reports Sam Moore, a colored man, accused of poisoning two men and two women, all African American, in April. He fled to Roanoke where police arrested him on May 11 and plan to return him for trial in Danville for alleged murder of his wife with cocaine laced whiskey.

Danvile Sam Moore Roanoke Moore John Daniels Rigney Danville Sam

Young Woman Beaten by an Unknown Negro in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, May 11. Miss B Theresa McCool was attacked by an unknown black man after he was asked to pay for food. He jumped the counter, seized her by the throat, and beat her severely until she collapsed. She used a stove shaker to defend herself. the assailant fled and law enforcement searched for him.

Philadelphia B. Theresa McCool Miss McCool

Moyers' Friends Bitter Over Chicago Publication

Bitter feeling runs high among Moyers supporters after a Chicago paper claimed he served time for burglary. Moyers denies malice and calls it a mistake while both sides in Haywood's trial prep for resumption Monday. J D Shott Paving Co advertises concrete and plaster work in Be Ifield W Va with estimates.

Beise Idaho Moyer Chicago Haywood J. D. Shott Paving Co Binefield W. Va

Guide for Spring Shoppers in Daily Telegraph Ads

Bluefield readers get a shopper oriented note from the Daily Telegraph praising its advertising columns. The piece encourages visiting progressive stores and claims daily bargains and wide familiarity within the Bluefield business community. It urges buyers to mention the ad when purchasing.

Daily Telegraph

Baseball Results From Major Leagues and Virginia League

Virginia League Richmond 0 Roanoke 7 Danville 4 Norfolk 3 Portsmouth 6 Lynchburg 1. National League rain Boston Cincinnati. Brooklyn 1 Chicago 0. Brooklyn 0 Chicago 1. Philadelphia 2 St Louis 4. New York 9 Pittsburg 4. American League Chicago 7 Philadelphia 2. Cleveland 6 New York 2. St Louis 5 Washington 4 in twelve innings. Detroit 4 Boston 1. American Association Minneapolis 4 Louisville 0. Kansas City 2 Columbus 1. Milwaukee 8 Toledo 4. St Paul 5 Indianapolis 4. Ten.

Philadelphia St. Louis New York Pittsburg Chicago Cleveland Washington Detroit Boston American Association Minneapolis Louisville Kansas City Columbus Milwaukee Toledo St. Paul Indianapolis

Weather section fragment offers partial forecast notes

A damaged weather snippet provides sparse details on conditions and temperatures with repeated phrases and unclear timing leaving readers unsure of regional outlook and specifics.

Passenger Train Falls From Embankment Near Permejimo

A southbound Mexican Central passenger train traveling 35 miles per hour left the track six miles north of Permejimo. Two Pullmans and three coaches toppled into a ten foot embankment injuring about twenty passengers. Doctors in Chicago Norfolk El Paso and Omaha among those aiding the injured.

Monterey Mexico Cetral el Paso Mexico City Permejimo Staton W. H. Knapp Chicago S. D. Jackson Norfolk J. B. Foster Kansas City J. M. Baker M. M. Jabaud Omaha Neb

San Francisco Street Cars Resume Passenger Service

San Francisco May 11 United Railroads reports street cars back in passenger traffic for the first time since the strike began. About one thousand passengers were carried this evening and five hundred police guarded the streets amid mixed violence and cheers but no serious outbreaks occurred.

San Francisco United Railroads Today

Five Reported Killed on Southern Pacific

El Paso Texas May 11 Word arrives that west bound passenger train No 7 on the Southern Pacific left El Paso at 545 PM and was wrecked near Lordsburg New Mexico Five are reported killed and many injured A wrecking train with surgeons left El Paso at 1145 PM Lordsburg is the western terminus of the first division of the Southern Pacific from El Paso

el Paso Texas Suthern Pacific Lordsburg N. M Southern Pacific

DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed for Pilesthat

Advertises DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve as especially recommended for Pilesthat and notes it is sold by all druggists.

DeWitt

Financial Review of the Week Ended in New York City

A weekly financial review notes discouraging stock market conditions due to crop reports capital issues trade expectations and policy uncertainty. It cites late spring planting dampened crops including cotton and wheat, high production costs, and cautious bankers. Bank clearings dip outside New York while the nationwide total rises, with railroads facing capital and facility challenges amid high expenses and rising interest rates.

Henvy Crews New York Chicago Kansas City St. Louis Omaha St. Paul New Orleans Galveston Philadelphia Pittsburg Boston United States Union Pacific Southern Pacific Paris

Wreck of Shriners Train Kills and Injures Dozens

San Francisco dispatch reports a deadly wreck near Hondo on the coast division. Dozens killed or hurt as five died en route to hospitals and total fatalities may reach twenty eight. Surviving passengers include Shriners from Buffalo Rochester and Reading.

Associated Press Dispatch San Francisco Shriners Hondo Santa Barbara Hampton San Luis Obispo Masons Buffalo Rochester Reading Austin

Long Lost Father Discovered Working As Son's Servant

Paul George of Cherry County Nebraska learned that the man he employed on a South Dakota ranch is his father Thomas C. George missing from Western Kansas for twenty years. The elder George used the name Henry Miller while traveling and working on ranches across the West. He left his family believing he was a burden due to lack of success.

Pullman Nebr Paul George Cherry County South Dakota Thomas C. George Kansas Panl George Nebraska Line George Henry Miller

Mad Market Shakes Chicago Wheat Pit

In Chicago May 11 a mad market gripped the wheat pit as futures jumped. May at 87, July around 88 5 8 to 89 7 8, September 90 3 4 to 91 7 8. Traders predict July wheat may push toward the dollar.

Chicago

Portuguese Chamber of Deputies Dissolved

Lisbon May 11 A decree dissolving the chamber of deputies was published today The date of the election has not been determined.

Lisbon Chamber of Deputies

Notice of Midway lot sales by C. T. Martin agent

While absent for a few days, C. T. Martin of Midway will sell Midway lots. W. D. Roberts, agent. May 10, 1907. A car load of Mount Vernon flour just received at Sublette & Barnes, h-11-31.

I Midway C. T. Martin Midway W. D. Roberts Mount Vernon Sublette & Barnes

Also Mentioned on This Page

Band of Strikers Windsor Flat Top National Bank Bluefield West Virginia Ll. E. Tierney W. H. Thomas R. FE. Bourne, Cahier W. B. Hicks Edwinmann Oashier Princeton Avenue R. L. Speal General Kurok President Roosevelt Moyers Virginia League Richmond Roa Nokin Portsmouth Lynchburg Cincinnati Brooklyn Ens Graham Va Financial Review New York City A. Wasson Henry J. Fisher Miss Young Charles Loving J. W. Hipple Gro. Hagerman Harry Slotz Harry Mimer Henry Lebanon Ohio F. W. Cutler Bing Nebraska Just NEW & 2Nd Hand Remington’s Smith’s BlocHeld Typewriter Company
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