28 Nov 1909
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1909
Page
1
Brooklyn explorer Dr Gook vanishes from public sight sparking a wave of puzzled friends and a heated community debate as authorities and locals search for explanations. The disappearance follows a period of suspense and acrimony surrounding his activities and statements.
Dr Frederick J A Cook disappeared from public view leaving supporters like John R Bradley puzzled. Only Charles Wake an insurance man knows the mystery and he will not speak. An intimate associate says Cook seemed near a nervous breakdown last Monday night.
A petition filed in Washington on behalf of Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison asks the Supreme Court to require the district court of appeals to certify an appeal in the Bucks Store and Range case for its revision and determination. The petition argues the questions are of great public importance affecting millions, including two million represented as defendants in the principal action.
An international convention of seamen's unions will assemble in New York for a week or ten days. English and American organizers have worked to form a unified body led by J Have lock Wilson. The goal is uniform wages on steamships in America and Europe.
Washington reports an authoritative source says a final protocol on the King Edward mediation has been agreed between the United States and China regarding the millionaire dollar sop claim. It will be signed within four days with the king acting as final mediator and binding in settlement.
Charleston report says Governor Wm. E. Glasscock and private secretary M. J. Malamphy departed for Hot Springs Virginia to rest for ten days to two weeks in hopes of health improvement after weeks of illness as physicians advised.
Washington reports continued investigations into alleged customs frauds in New York as James F. Bendernagel, former general manager and superintendent of the Williamsburg plant of the American company, faces trial. The week of proceedings is expected to reveal further developments.
Sugar Refining Company and six minor employees face conspiracy charges for false weights at New York harbor. Albert T. Patrick, the Rice murder defendant, heads to Brooklyn appellate court on habeas corpus. Henry Clay Pierce to stand trial in Texas for false swearing linked to Standard Oil actions. Wright brothers sue Curtis for Curtiss airplane patent infringement in Buffalo. Harrisburg prepares for Huston trial over capitol contract conspiracies. Milwaukee hosts the third annual industrial education convention. German Reichstag to open with Emperor William’s throne speech.
London commemorates Fanny Kemble born November 27 1809 with editorials and society entertainments. Frances Anne Kemble debuted at Covent Garden in 1829 as Juliet and achieved fame as Bianca in The Hunchback. She lectured on Shakespeare and wrote against slavery in the London Times and authored works on drama poetry travel and plays.
Geneva New York November 27 Dr William R Brooks director of Smith observatory made fine observations of the eclipsed moon this morning as the sky stayed clear. The eclipsed moon appeared like burnished copper and occultation of several stars was noted enabling a satisfactory view of Halley's comet in Taurus though faint and visible only with large telescopes.
Arctic explorer Dr. Cook sailed for Europe today while awaiting the University of Copenhagen verdict. He will rest in Italy and work on his Arctic journey narrative. He awaits confirmation of his North Pole discovery claim, confident European science will validate reaching the pole on April 21, 1908.
Scott and Clark, tobacco manufacturers of Scranton Pennsylvania, sue the Burley Tobacco Society in Covington Kentucky for 130000 alleging they were forced to pay extortionate prices for Kentucky Burley tobacco.
Organized labor's representative from Porto Rico met President Taft to report deplorable social and economic conditions facing about 6,000 industrial and agricultural workers on the island.
A long history of feuding culminates in two deaths and multiple injuries, with the entire family at risk of destruction. The article charts escalating violence and the bitter pattern behind the fatal clashes.
Reported in regional pages the Daniels Christian feud centers on a tragic guns and knife incident at Devon Kentucky. Jim Daniels allegedly shot Hiram Christian after a confrontation tied to a gun theft. Claims differ on who drew first or triggered the fatal wound as a posse hunted the suspect.
Virginia and West Virginia. Sunday expected to be fair and warmer. Monday brings fair conditions in Virginia with light to moderate east to southeast winds. West Virginia similarly fair Sunday with Monday partly cloudy and colder at night.
A power house engine failure caused by low tide cut water to a condenser and silenced telegraph and telephone lines for about twenty minutes isolating San Francisco. Rumors spread that an earthquake caused the outage as Portland and Los Angeles offices could not reach the city, but service was restored and inquiries flooded in.
The United Mine Workers of America plans a permanent relief fund of 100000 for the widows and orphans of the Cherry mine disaster. President T L Lewis says about one thousand children were left as orphans and a formal call will go to 2300 local unions for contributions. The fund would be held in trust for the beneficiaries.
New York dispatches report unconfirmed cable service advices that United States forces were landed at Bluefields Nicaragua amid an uprising. The ciphered message, received by G Spencer Holland a former Nicaran mining interests holder, is signed by Sol F Golara who claims command of insurgents at Bluefields.
In Shreveport Louisiana a mob of 200 hanged Henry Rachel a negro two hours after he tried to assault four seven year old girls. He was captured by a posse and dogs and being taken to prison when the mob overpowered his captors and lynched him from a street car trestle. Jennie McMillan identified the victim and a companion girl confirmed the account.
Washington reports that recent White House conferences indicate no likelihood the monetary commission's report will be presented to Congress. Legislation for postal savings banks awaits the commission's report and a new currency law.
President reappoints Abram M. Tillmann as United States attorney and John W. Overall as United States marshal for the Middle District of Tennessee in a morning decision announced today.
County and district tax tickets are now ready with a two and one half percent discount if paid by December first. Payment should be made at the office of the deputy sheriff Union Bank and Trust Co. Only three days remain to save the discount. E. E. Carter deputy for J. Ellison sheriff of Mercey County West Va.
In the Hotel Altamont lobby Cohen and Baker maintain a select line of fine cigars, ensuring quality and service for guests and visitors in a refined lounge setting.
Condemned man’s fate moved quickly as jurors deliberated about twenty five minutes. Reported plan indicates possible transfer to No 4 today then to Lebanon Jail awaiting penitentiary guard arrival.
The Grundi y court sentenced Howard Little to death for murder in the first degree after a 24-minute jury deliberation. He was convicted of killing Jake Kenny in Kentucky years earlier and a later Kentucky sentence was served. Details tie his motives to robbery and a string of affairs with multiple women. The case notes involvement of the Baldwin Detective Agency and local officials in his capture.
William Jones, an African American man, pled guilty to attacking Mrs. John King near McAlister Oklahoma. He received a life sentence in the penitentiary after a speedy trial amid local tensions. Mrs King tried to shoot Jones from within his cell but her revolver misfired and she was dragged away before a second shot.
Washington issued orders to ready the transports Logan Buford and Crock for immediate use. Destination not disclosed but tied to the Nicaraguan situation. Earlier orders sent gunboat Princeton to hurry to Corinto Nicaragua.
New York traders saw a narrow range in opening stock prices with gains on most issues. Copper and Reading stocks prompted widespread selling as liquidations intensified. Short covering briefly checked the decline before selling pressure resumed.
Alabama voters face a Monday decision on an amendment to the state constitution for prohibition. The outcome could seal Alabama’s dry status for years or trigger an aggressive campaign to control the legislature in 1911. The race has drawn national attention as a bellwether for the temperance movement and saloon politics across the country.
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