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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1908
Page
1
At Grand Harbor near Valetta on November 25 the British steamer Sardinia caught fire and burned rapidly. Fifty bodies recovered and seventy rescued as panicked passengers and crew leapt into the sea while others perished or were roasted in the blaze aboard the burning ship near the harbor entrance.
Four companies of the state national guard occupied Keashey tonight to prevent rioting. Earlier six strikers were shot by deputy sheriffs at the National Fireproofing Co. plant. Saloons closed and streets deserted except for soldiers' presence.
Laporte Ind Nov 25 The jury has the fate of Ray Lamphere charged with murdering Mrs Belle Gunness and her three children The court finished instructions and deliberations were suspended until morning after four hours without a verdict
Property on lot 728 by 140 feet with three store rooms and flats above runs from Princeton to McCullough avenues. A quick buyer gets a bargain. Listing Agency Booker and Crenshaw Room 5 Kelly and Moyer Building. November 18, 2010.
President Roosevelt and cabinet members attended a grand parade unveiling a life size statue of General Philip Sheridan by Gutzon Borglum in Sheridan Square near Massachusetts Avenue. The ceremony honored his Civil War valor with a 14 foot bronze statue and a Joint ceremony by military and veteran groups. General Franklin Bell led the parade with a formation of organs and regiments from the army navy and marine corps while Horace Porter praised Sheridan's military genius.
On November 25 flags flew atop City Hall and public buildings to mark the anniversary of the British evacuation of New York. The observance highlighted the historical event and city reverence for the milestone.
1788 anniversary observed locally in New York with public commemorations. The famous old guard parades down Broadway while flag raisings occur at the Battery and Old Fort Clinton in Central Park.
In West Virginia the forecast calls for generally fair conditions on Thursday and Friday with mild temperatures. A cold snap is expected on Friday bringing cooler highs and brisk winds across the state.
New York November 25 John D Archbold vice president of Standard Oil testified in the federal suit to dissolve the oil combination. He said Standard Oil reduced consumer prices by eliminating jobbers and retailers and stepping in to control the flow of oil. The hearing adjourned until Monday for Archbold to resume testimony.
Count Boni de Castellane seeks custody of three children from Princess de Sagan. Counsel Bonnet alleges Sagan and her future husband traveled in Italy and hid their whereabouts, making contact with the children impossible. He cites a villa at St. Cloud and Chateau Marais as locations where the couple concealed their residence.
Albany officials report the Erie Railroad applied to the public service commission for permission to issue bonds totaling 30 million dollars. The funds would refund obligations and finance improvements over the next two years.
President elect Taft announced he has rented a cottage at Augusta Georgia for occupancy December 18. The residence is next to the Bon Air Hotel where the Taft family will dine and take meals.
A dense fog in New York on November 25 caused the worst harbor blockade in 25 years with ocean traffic effectively suspended since Monday.
Readers urged to demand true Blue Ribbon quality, rejecting inferior extracts and unsatisfactory substitutes. The call emphasizes selecting premium products and standards in all purchases and evaluations.
Notice to tax payers that five days remain to pay taxes with the discount. If not paid by Monday Nov 30 Hawley warns of a 30 percent annual rate penalty. Deputy Sheriff W P Hawley urges payment and notes Kinzer's Monday Sales to start Nov 30.
The international grand prize race in Savannah, Georgia, drew thousands of spectators as seventeen small car entrants and an international field prepared for the main event. Defending drivers include Willie Haupt in Chadwick, Michener in Lozier, and top foreigners led by Nazzaro, with a 26.73 mile loop, banked turns, and a grandstand for 16 000 spectators.
The article lists drivers from Fiat Itala Renault Benz and Mercedes in tomorrow's Grand Prix. Cagno is third in the Lori Cup at 66.4 mph, Fournier ditched in lap four, Strang leads American drivers with Savannah Briarcliff Lowell wins, Szisz runs Renault, Duray and Erle run Benz cars, and Clement team members Regal Hautvast are less prominent.
Dorando Pietri of Italy defeated Johnny Hayes in the 26 mile 885 yard marathon at Madison Square Garden. Hayes led briefly five times but Pietri dominated from start to finish, finishing about sixty yards ahead before the Italian was later disqualified for falling exhausted crossing the line. Hayes clocked 2 45 05 1 5, Pietri 2 44 22 5.
In Columbus Ohio on November 25 Governor Harris announced he is a receptive candidate to fill the late Senator Foraker’s seat, signaling his intention to seek the office.
In Keasby New Jersey a crowd of striking National Wireproofing Company workers attacked the plant and were fired on by about fifty deputy sheriffs. Four men were wounded and two seriously hurt. Troops have been ordered to be in readiness.
Hot Springs Va November 25 Chairman Hitchcock of the Republican national committee met with Taft. Senator Elkins who has arrived says he does not believe Taft and Cannon will precipitate rupture on the eve of tariff revision. Start November 30.
Paris hearing in Count de Castellane versus Anna Gould de Sagan features a lawyer denouncing Prince de Sagan and accusing both spouses of a broad adultery scandal. The case outlines 39 counts including forgery, mistresses, and marital strain with witnesses ready to prove numerous incidents. The next court date is scheduled for next week.
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