22 Nov 1906
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1906
Page
1
Mrs Hetty Green aged 72 spends the Boston winter quietly managing business affairs. She rents a boarding house on Howland Street in Roxbury and seeks to rent a long vacant house opposite her boarding house, posting notices herself after tearing down agents' signs.
The notice directs prospective tenants to call her across the street while Mrs. Green handles a vacant house. She faces several lawsuits in Boston but remains unfazed. After matters are settled she intends to spend the rest of the winter in Texas where she has vast interests and her son E. H. R. Green, known as Ned, lives and is deeply loved.
Douglas Waskey once left Bluefield for Radford seeking health but grew weaker. He was brought back to Bluefield and taken to St. Luke's hospital for an operation, but his condition worsened before arrival and the doctor deemed surgery unnecessary. His death was momentarily expected.
United States marshals and deputies intensified searches in Chesapeake Bay oyster boats for men shanghaied. Dozens of vessels around Tangier Island have been released and over forty ships in the area are leaving service.
A Bluefield financier urges selling cheap buys for high profits and reinvesting in West Bluefield plots. He advises taking profits now, with remaining assets shifted west toward new lots as indicated by white flags. The note plugs Surprise Stores, 5 and 10 Cent Stores, Pedisu's for a yerel, and Bluefield Transfer and Baggage Co contact details, plus a Telegraph want ad.
President Roosevelt toured Puerto Rico from Ponce to San Juan on November 21, promising to pursue citizenship for Porto Ricans. He spoke from the balcony of City Hall in Ponce, was greeted by Governor Winthrop and schoolchildren, and received keys to San Juan. Demonstrations accompanied stops at Juana Diaz Coamo and Aibonito.
John Smith a negro charged with assault on Mrs Mollie Leggett was brought to Princess Anne Court House under militia guard. A large crowd armed and unarmed met the train to attempt to seize the prisoner. Judge Boykin granted a change of venue and Smith returned to Norfolk to be tried in the corporation court on December 4.
The Court of Appeals upholds the Clark County circuit court judgment fining B. F. French 5000 dollars and Felix Fenner 3000 dollars and sentencing them to two years in jail for contempt. They allegedly induced witnesses in the Abrelia Marcum suit against Hargis French and Callahan for 100000 dollars connected to her husband’s murder at Jackson to leave the court's jurisdiction.
Rome report says Europe units oppose Standard Oil with Italy joining in the confederation against the oil firm. Italian leaders press to abolish crude petroleum duties aiding Rockefeller's market control, while a broader plan aims to exploit Russian oil and squeeze the American concern.
A blaze at the main section of Sercrete Des Forges et Chantiers in Toulon destroys several million dollars of dockyard property. Several warships under construction for foreign nations were saved with extreme difficulty.
Cincinnati Ohio November 21 A conference of vital interest to shippers began here Wednesday with the receivers and shippers association seeking concessions in freight rates into the southeastern states. The railroads in
The Louisville and Nashville, Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific, Alabama Great Southern, Mobile and Ohio, and Southern Railway show interest in a conference. The move follows a request by shippers urged by United States Attorney General Moody for President Roosevelt, aiming to sue the southeastern roads a year ago.
Berlin reports German artists denounce America as barbaric and incapable of appreciating art. A meeting of writers painters musicians and philosophers was held to address the arrest of Carusco the tenor for alleged annoyance of a woman in Central Park's monkey house.
Rome November 21. Authorities at the Vatican show renewed apprehension after four unsigned letters claim anarchists caused Sunday’s St. Peter’s Cathedral blast and threaten another attack on the pope. Vatican guards are trebled and police ordered to arrest on sight known anarchists for possible deportation without proof of guilt.
In Pittsburg on November 21 the joint committee on vested interests for the Methodist Protestant Congregational and United Brethren churches opened a two day session to push steps toward consolidation. The polity and creed committees also planned meetings. Once finished the unions will form the general council of the United Churches.
The New York report says Senator Platt will retire if J Sloat Fassett of Chemung is chosen as his successor. Fassett is reported as a candidate for U S senator, but Platt will not resign before January to allow Gov Higgins to appoint. Governor Higgins reportedly not partial to Fassett.
Richmond Virginia reports the city council finance committee favorably reports the Poe monument ordinance. It provides a five thousand dollar city appropriation for a monument to Poe contingent on five thousand dollars more from private subscriptions by supporters of the movement.
Habibula Khan the Afghan ruler leaves Cabul for a highly publicized tour of India. British officials insist the trip has no political aim, yet it signals stronger ties with England and challenges Russia. Oklahoma City hosts a weeks long celebration with carnivals live stock shows and conventions drawing a huge crowd.
A New York memorial meeting under the New York Carl Schurz Memorial Committee gathered many notable figures. Former Ambassador Choate chaired. speakers included former President Cleveland President Elliott of Harvard University Eugene Kuhnemann of Breslau University Bona parte Secretary of the Navy Herman Schumacher of Bonn and Booker T. Washington. Regret for Schurz death was the keynote of every address.
Centre Texas November 21 Dick Garrett a negro was legally hanged here today for the murder of Dr M Paul three days ago at his request. The crowd outside the court would have lynched him if there had been any delay.
Spartanburg South Carolina November 21 Tom Harris a white man accused of murdering and robbing Mrs Tinsley Morgen at Gaffney was brought to Spartanburg to prevent a lynching.
Oklahoma City launches the Corn Carnival to showcase bumper corn crops the new state is producing. The event, after weeks of preparation, features corn displays and stalks as a centerpiece of the celebration in late November.
Daughters of the Confederacy returning from Gulfport Miss discuss the post-mortem letter of Mrs Jefferson Davis read at the meeting and suppressed. The letter answers criticisms over the burial of President Davis remains and explains motives for living in the north. She criticizes Mississippi and praises Virginia and Richmond.
Seattle coroner certifies Mrs. Maude Creffield died by self administered strychnine poisoning in county jail. Widow of the Holy Rollers prophet she faced trial for complicity in the murder of Bether's brother George Mitchell, linked to Franz Creffield case.
Pike property in South Bluefield marketed as Fairview Addition. One block from electric car line in a developed residential area overlooking the East River Mountain. City services and wide avenues nearby. several lots already sold and homes under construction. Agents include A. B. Booker & Co and D. B. Baldwin W. R. Crenshaw & Co J. A. Donahue Henry G. Pike.
Mount Vernon Flour notes buyers of sand may apply to the French Land Co at Narrows Virginia for reasonable prices quality guaranteed and prompt shipments.
Vera Gray a young woman from the tenderloin drank ecarbolic acid early this morning in the street in front of her home. Neighbors found her prostrate in the pavement and she is now in a critical condition. The act was attributed to a lovers quarrel.
New York officials announce the Thaw trial was transferred from Recorder Golt’s general sessions court to the criminal branch of the Supreme Court before Justice Newburger as requested by District Attorney Jerome. The move places the case in higher court oversight and may affect timing and procedures.
Minneapolis detective reports Harry Sussman confessed to killing his wife at the Glenwood hotel two months ago. The murder case was called for trial in district court today.
Paris reports Count Boni de Castellane refused to discuss an offer from a New York restaurateur. He said his private affairs do not concern the public and he prefers to keep them to himself.
The $15,000 in gold was discovered yesterday during an auction of the late John Mullin’s household effects at 235 Vinewood Avenue Detroit. Mullin, once prominent in Pittsburgh’s iron industry, owned the property.
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