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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
1
In Clarendon Arkansas last night seven prominent young society people drowned when a gasoline launch tank exploded during a moonlight trip. The boat was wrecked and other party members were rescued with one woman badly burned. The blast hurled occupants into deep river water near shore as swimmers struggled to reach them.
New York May 20 Evelyn Thaw may abandon annulment proceedings against Harry Thaw, according to a statement by her counsel.
Washington rumors claim a “Southern Confederacy” in state politics for the U S Senate race. Talks of Swisher and Scherr on the state ticket swirl as Elkins backs re election for Scott and Dawson eyes a future toga while leaders rally to block childish politics.
Kansas City May 20. Delegates gather for the 120th convocation of the Presbyterian Church general assembly in Convention Hall with Dr. Roberts retiring moderator about to open the session. The union with Cumberland and questions of executive or judicial commissions spark debate while Seattle is favored for the next meeting. Greensboro May 20. The 48th general assembly convenes with Rev. James R. Howerton delivering the opening sermon. The assembly governs doctrine appeals and oversees multiple executive committees and boards across missions education and ministers.
In Severnah Georgia on May 20 the consecration of the Rev Reese as Episcopal Bishop of Georgia was held at Christchurch. The service drew six bishops and many prominent clergymen. The new bishop came from Nashville where he served as rector of Christchurch for four years. He is Baltimore born, a University of Virginia and Berkeley Divinity School (Middletown) graduate, ordained in 1879, and previously served in Baltimore and Macon before Nashville.
Rome reports an aide of the Duke of the Abruzzi met Senator Stephen B. Elkins of West Virginia to arrange marriage between his daughter Katherine and the duke. Negotiations continue on whether the wedding will be in Rome or the United States. Washington says no one from Italy was seen and the report is untrue.
The Senate passed the omnibus public buildings bill authorizing about 35 million dollars in appropriations. A resolution by Senator Raynor to urge a court of inquiry into charges against Col William F Stewart at Fort Grant Arizona was postponed amid committee concerns. The flag desecration bill was approved and conference reports on fortifications and sundry civil were noted as adopted. The Senate adjourned at 4 55 p m.
Congressional leaders moved toward final adjournment with a plan to create a currency committee of nine senators and nine representatives. The Aldrich Vreeland bill conference concluded there is no cross chamber agreement on emergency measures.
Former State Senator A Ff Thomas targets the Bryan wing to organize four outspoken delegates to the national Democratic convention. He backs Governor Swenson and ex Governor Tyler as two of the candidates, but leaves the other two unnamed.
Washington May 20 The house sustained the special committee findings that Lilley of Connecticut acted in bad faith and with contempt in submarine boat legislation. Williams of Mississippi denounced Lilley as guilty of treason and urged expulsion, noting Lilley was home ill and unable to defend himself. The report also found Lilley used the Lake Torpedo Boat Company to attack colleagues and press. The session recessed with no expulsion recommendation.
Oakland hosts the California Federation of Women's Clubs annual convention May 20 with delegates from across the state. The opening includes welcomes and president Mrs. Edwin Bass of Bakersfield delivering the address as committees meet and reports are presented.
Chicago witnesses a deadly fright as a charity circus collapses causing injuries to twenty one people, many serious, when seats in the marquee gave way at Oak Park Avenue and Thirty third Street.
Washington reports the National Prohibition party executive committee predicting at least 1,000,000 votes in November. They cite growing temperance support, possible cross party nominees like Hoke Smith or Hanley, and a Columbus convention with 1,500 delegates.
Indianapolis May 20 The International Typographical Union held elections across the United States and Canada to choose officers for a two year term. President James M. Lynch of Syracuse seeks re election against Henry S. Hudspeth of New Orleans. First vice president John W Hays is opposed by WLON PL Reed of New York and secretary treasurer J W Bramwood is opposed by Thomas B Crowley of Cincinnati.
Christopher Ooze of Buchanan Virginia is found dead in his bed by his wife at 7 this morning. He had been an invalid for years and heart failure is thought to be the cause. He was sixty four. He married Mildred Mansfield of Franklin County thirty nine years ago and she survives with four children.
Coroner C S Mack signs a May 2 verdict declaring the body recovered from the April 28 fire at Mrs Bell Gunness’s home is that of Mrs Gunness. The coroner notes the teeth match her dentist’s report, while naming the killer as unknown.
Oklahoma City hosts the national celebration of Baptist anniversaries as prominent Baptists from across the country attend. The gathering spans eight days with the Northern Baptist convention and groups such as the American Missionary Union, Home Missionary Society, Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Societies, Publication Society, and Historical Society. Change proposals promise far reaching interest.
Friends of peace and arbitration gather for the Lake Mohonk conference to oppose a war footing amid rumors of conflict with Japan. Former Secretary of State Foster, presiding, condemns dispatch of the battleship fleet to the Pacific and warns against armed tensions.
New York May 20 The marriage of Miss Heelen Maloney of Philadelphia and Arthur Osborne a young stock broker was annulled today by Justice Mc Call of the supreme court who affirmed the referee's findings. Miss Maloney is the daughter of Martin Maloney a Philadelphia resident noted for his wealth and title granted by the pope.
Jefferson City May 2 The Missouri delegation to the national Democratic convention in Denver is instructed to support William J Bryan as a unit. Senator Stone James A Reed of Kansas City and David R Francis of St Louis head a group named as delegates at large as the resolutions report is adopted.
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Having sold my entire business I request all accounts due by June 1 be settled at my old stand. Call to settle at once. Thanks to past patrons. Oe ZL dt MORRIS ROBE
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