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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1908
Page
1
Following a not guilty verdict in Roanoke, Virginia, Dr. W S Gregory, a wealthy dentist, faces rumors of mass meetings and public indignation. Business leaders reportedly urge him to depart, while Lee Martin, a key defense witness, was warned to leave and did so.
The piece notes public chatter about Martin after the trial and reports that Martin has been shoved off sidewalks by Black individuals on multiple occasions. It also says Dr. Gregory maintains a quiet course while his alleged victim and friends have received vulgar anonymous mail.
A warrant for the arrest of Judge Charles E. Booe of Frankfort charging misappropriation of state funds was issued after evidence of padding witness and idiots' claims and other warrants. Booe, a well known Democrat, church deacon, and former assistant auditor, faces decades of potential losses to the state.
Miss Frances Simpson wed Dr. Geo. E. Phaler at St. Pauls Overbrook in a gala ceremony. Her father Alexander Simpson Jr. presented Lindentor, a Merion estate, furnished with horses carriages and autos for the couple. Also listed is a business block for sale on Princeton to McCullough avenues.
Boston unveils a 5676 foot fireproof Washington street tunnel for the Boston Elevated Railway through the downtown core. It operates with three power sources, pumping stations, four air fans, color coded stations, long eight car platforms, and stations with shops and phone booths.
Peter F. Hellwege of Peter E. Hellwege & Co. was struck and killed by a train in New Orleans this morning.
Yale 0 Harvard 4 Syracuse 28 Michigan 4 Navy 15 Virginia Tech 4 Cornell 18 Trinity 6 University of Pittsburg 6 Gettysburg 0 Carnegie Tech 0 Case Ohio 30 Minnesota 11 Carlisle 6 Wisconsin 12 Chicago 18 West Point 25 Villanova 0 Kansas 10 Iowa 6 Indiana 10 Purdue 4 Tennessee 35 Chattanooga 6 Vanderbilt 28 Washington 0.
Williamson West Virginia November 21 special The Lawson building a frame structure on Third avenue was destroyed by fire around 2 this morning It housed Electrical Construction and Supply Company and Edgar Balls news and stationery The loss to construction company is about 2000 with 1000 insurance Ba s loss about 400 with no insurance The fire origin is undetermined Dr Henry Mace Payne mentioned as probable next mine inspector and noted as former resident and manager with Norfolk and Western Rail way and Mingo Block Coal Company
Huntington W Va Nov 21 Otis Jobe son of a local circus man was shot and mortally wounded by Shannon Warnicke while hunting. Jobe turned a corner and Warnicke fired at a big bird hitting Jobe at less than twenty feet. The shot penetrated his lung and he has little chance for recovery. Gomyp's Is Re elected Denver Nov 21 Samuel Gompers was re elected president of the American Federation of Labor with only one dissenting vote.
A claim extols a product as pure and exceptionally strong and delicate, unmatched for desserts, highlighting its superior quality and desirability. Potential marketing copy emphasizes purity, strength, and delicacy as key virtues for culinary use.
The notice calls on tax-payers to visit the Telephone Building office to pay taxes at once with a 24 percent discount for payments before November 30, 1908. Deputy Sheriff W. P. Hawley signs the appeal.
Ten or more people die and many injured after an explosion and subsequent fire aboard the steamer H. M. Carter en route from New Orleans to Baton Rouge near Bayou Goula. Rescue by tow boat McDougall saved Captain H. M. Carter and his wife and child, with numerous missing and wounded reported as the boat burned to the waterline.
Hot Springs Virginia November 21 President elect Taft and Representative Burton Ohio held an extended conference on the speakership question Burton stated Tafts views include upholding party pledges and pursuing tariff revision He suggested harmony with Speaker Cannon to avoid obstruction and preserve orderly legislation Judge Taft has not issued a public statement
He notes his resolve to curb obstruction is strongest. Mr. Burton would not predict the outcome, saying the matter is contained in his statement. He adds his visit keeps him as a candidate for senator, regardless of speculation about being speaker.
An explosion of three kegs of powder on the Chicago Cincinnati and Louisville Railroad excavation near the tracks killed George Smith of Ashtabula Ohio and Archie Wheeler of 810 Pierce Avenue. Martin Connell of 32 Fremont Street was badly injured and likely to die. Other workers suffered minor injuries as earth and rock collapsed onto a steam shovel and train cars.
Dr William Baynard Hale repudiates the New York World story claiming to recount his audience with the German emperor. He says the report is a pure fabrication and told the World reporter who showed it to him before publication.
Reports to the meteorological bureau show an earthquake shock hit the central portion of the republic on Friday. Eleven towns reported the quake lasting four to twenty five seconds depending on location with no damage noted.
The ways committee in the House reviewed the tariff schedule for pulp and paper with thirty six witnesses set to present information. The hearing indicates rising activity as lawmakers weigh pricing and trade implications for the paper industry.
New York reports the engagement of Miss Lillian B. Crail to Joseph Ryan has been broken. No definite reasons given by either side. Also note Kinzer's Monday Sales with start date November 30 and a reference to 11-22-1f.
In Laporte Indiana witnesses Hutson and his daughters testify they saw Mrs Gunness two months after the fire but could not identify her behind a veil. John Anderson says he saw a strange woman with Mrs Gunness the Saturday before the blaze. Doctors discuss jaw bone and poison findings as the case continues.
In New York on November 21 Mrs. Hetty Green the wealthiest woman in America marked her 73rd birthday with her usual routine. She visited her Broadway office at 179 and continued to manage her extensive financial interests personally despite advancing years.
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