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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1908
Page
1
Peter Van Viissingen, once a respected Chicago real estate dealer, admits he obtained over $700,000 through forged deeds and notes. He pleads for speedy punishment as he is sentenced to the penitentiary after arrest, indictment, and confession within hours.
Van Vlissingen, about 45, showed no defense at sentencing. He asked for immediate punishment after a court found him guilty of forging signatures on worthless paper. He was given an indeterminate term from one to fourteen years. he had married Jessia Roosevelt Bend in 1907.
Taft states his Cincinnati trip is personal and family business with no public interest. He will return to Hot Springs on the 9:10 train tonight, rebuffing speculation that the visit aimed to influence the Hot Springs senatorial race or offer a diplomatic post.
Pomeroy Ohio November 16 two men were killed today in the Domestic coal mine at Kerrs Run when a large block of slate crushed them. The victims are James R Stolart 79 and Robert Young 27. A large force works on relays to recover the bodies and reach them by late Tuesday.
An odd fellow from Kinzer displays a charm or keepsake in a community feature, noting its origin and significance. The item highlights local fraternal customs and personal sentiment within a neighborhood portrait.
The Connellsville coke region reports a sharp rise in production with 2000 ovens now firing across fields including Loop Creek, Pocahontas, and Cranes Creek. Companies like Crystal Mull Creek and Elkhorn expand capacity as contracts extend through six to twelve months. Local firms note quality rivals Connellsville coke and expect a favorable winter for operators.
The Mecca for representatives of a great fraternal order is Bluefield as delegates gather in Southern West Virginia. The organization has grown rapidly, reaching a million members in under a century, and delegates are impressed with the section and city.
Blue Ribbon Lemon or Vanilla extracts elevate desserts. The ad emphasizes using Blue Ribbon for perfect sweetness and flavor, suggesting these extracts are essential for top quality cakes, pies, and pastries.
Roanoke reports the Central Presbyterian Church ceremony uniting Miss Belle Norwood Tyler daughter of J Hege Tyler of Virginia and Mr Frank Percy McConnell son of the late William Kennedy McConnell of Talladega Alabama. Grace Dexter Bryan sister of the groom attended as bridesmaid. Dr Roy Madding McConnell of Harvard was best man. The couple will reside in Fort Smith Arkansas.
In San Francisco on November 16 Abraham Ruef’s bribery trial resumed after a continuance sought due to public unrest following the attempted assassination of Special Prosecutor Francis J. Heney. Authorities heightened police precautions for the courtroom and Heney underwent a successful bullet removal operation with a stable recovery reported.
Peking reports show little public emotion after the emperor and dowager empress died within days. Kuang Hsu lived a pitiable life, his feebleness turning him into a puppet while he suffered illness and fear. He demonstrated mental disturbance and proclaimed himself mad last August.
In Laporte Indiana on November 16 prosecutor Smith with A K Helgelein of Aberdeen South Dakota presented in court three letters written by Mrs Belle Gunnes to Heigelin during March and April this year.
The letters detailing the archmurderess's methods to allay relatives' suspicions are read as Lamphere watches Prosecutor Smith. John Ross testifies Lamphere borrowed a broad axe near dawn and discussed the Gunness house fire, saying he hoped the truth would come out.
Richmond Va November 16 after a day of receiving and examining Virginia accounts in the debt case with West Virginia Special Master Charles B Littlefield of Maine adjourned the hearing until February 15 1909. West Virginia counsel requested the postponement since their experts had not finished the accounts and would not complete them before January first.
Knoxville reports R. W. Farr manager and part owner of the Hotel Imperial received six months in the work house and a $200 fine for selling whiskey after a raid exposed a social club operation. Louis Everard, club steward, drew the same sentence.
Parkersburg West Virginia, November 16. The scramble for federal patronage has begun with the revenue collectorship as the first prize. Downstate leaders favored Col Fred Paul Grasscup of Charleston, while George Ki Work of Sistersville vies for the post. The Swisher and Seherr factions clash as senators weigh appointments.
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