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30 Nov 1909
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph in Bluefield, West Virginia
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1909
Page
1
Wilson Sets Cabinet Longest-Serving Record in Agriculture
Washington November 29 Secretary Wilson head of the Department of Agriculture broke the cabinet record for length of service. Appointed March 4 1897 he surpassed Albert Gallatin the Pennsylvanian former secretary of the treasury who served twelve years eight months and twenty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Albert Gallatin
Pennsylvania
Government Service
Jerry Rusk
Sterling Morton
Yong
Congress
Iowa
Iowa Agricultural College
McKinley
Murder Trial Opens For James M Harmon Jr in Hartly Case
In Boston a murder trial begins for James M Harmon Jr charged with fatally shooting Misa Maud Hartly a year earlier as she prepared to board a car to work. Harmon's defense may pursue an insanity plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
James M. Harmon, Jr
Misa Maud Hartly
Best Cambridge
Harmon
Miss Hartley
Somerville
Conspiracy Trial Opens in Harrisburg Capitol Desk Case
A special term of the criminal court convened in Harrisburg to try architect Joseph M. Huston and others, including the late John H. Sanderson and ex-officials W. P. Snyder, W. L. Mathues, and J. M. Shumaker, on a conspiracy to defraud the state over a bill for 272 desks installed in the Capitol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Joseph M. Huston
State Capitol
Huston
John H. Sanderson
W. P. Snyder
Treasuer
W. L. Mathues
J. M. Shumaker
Men's League for Women Suffrage Formed in New York
A nonpartisan civic group was organized in New York on November 29 under the name the Men’s League for Women Suffrage. The organization aims to support women's voting rights through public advocacy and peaceful activism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Men's League For Women Suffrage of
New
George Foster Peabody Elected President of York Group
George Foster Peabody was elected president. Among the vice presidents and advisory committee members are Wm. Dean Howells, Wm. M. Ivins, and Herbert Parsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
George Foster Peabody
Wm. Dean Howells
Wm. M. Ivins
Herbert Parsons
Navy reform plan announced with four aides and new bureaus
Secretary Meyer will launch sweeping navy department reforms including four aides for material personnel operations of fleets and inspections. New divisions cover operations of fleets and a modern cost keeping system while abolishing the board of construction and the bureau of equipment. Admiral Richard Wainwright Potter Swift Ward Nicholson named to key posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Naval Affairs
Meyer
Navy Department
Navy Yards
Board of Construction
Bureau of Equipment
Richard Wainwright
Atlantic Fleet
W. P. Potter
Bureau of Navigation
Wm. Swift
Boston Navy Yard
Aaron Ward
New York Harbor
Reginald F. Nicholson
Board of Inspection and Survey
Potter
Not Straight Anti Prohibition Victory
Birmingham Alabama November 29 Chairman J Lee Long in charge of the anti prohibition effort claims a majority against the amendment will be about 20000 Jefferson county including Birmingham shows a majority over 1000 against the amendment Mobile Montgomery and Cullman counties vote against the amendment while Talladega Macon and Sumpter counties appear to back the amendment The result is not a clear straight anti prohibition victory due to personal politics tied to Gov Comer and his potential successor Judge S D Weakley author of the prohibitions reports of the election affect the outcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Alabama
J. Lee Long
Jefferson County
Mobile
Montgomery
Cullman
Talladega
Macon
Sumpter
Lee
Fayette County Audits Under New Accounting Law Begin
E A Dover chief auditor and assistants Beake Kyle left for Fayette county to audit former Sheriff E B Hawkins. Townsend in Williamson makes first settlement with ex Sheriff Musick in jailer duties. Shortage amount unclear,追加 to $11 000 previously found as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
E. A. Dover
Tax Commissioner’s Department
Beake
Kyle
Fayette County
E. B. Hawkins
Townsend
Williamson
Musick
Alabama defeats constitutional prohibition amendment
Returns from the November 29 election show the proposed amendment to enshrine prohibition in the state constitution defeated. Country precincts reported a large negative vote. Montgomery County may tilt about 1500 against it, and the measure appears lost in a majority of counties despite women and children voting in many places. The estimated nationwide margin against the amendment stands around 20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Montgomery County
Death by Own Action Closes Bloodshed Tale in Greenville
Clyde Weaver, 34, who murdered his mother and a police officer attempting to arrest him and likely fatally wounded another couple, ended the spree by dying by his own action near Greenville Ohio this afternoon. Doctors said Weaver was insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Ohio
Clyde Weaver
Weaver
Little Will Likely Confession Rally Alleges Sextuple Murder
The report notes that a boy named Little Will is expected to confess, crying like a child and asking for money to buy writing materials to compose a letter. Authorities anticipate the letter will reveal details of a sextuple murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indie Letter
Howard Little
Richmond
Little
Riley Lester
Squire P. L. Johnson
Roanoke
Betty Justis
George Meadows
John Lester Adam Justin
H. L. Bailey
Keen Bevins
Gibson
Richlands
Squire Johnson
Justis
Daily Telegraph
Devon
Riley Leste
Lester
Asa Hunt
Adam Justis
Bud Lee
Buchanan County
Welch
Riley
Sanley Lester
Justis and Meadows
Uluefield Ye
Roanoke Jail Holds Howard Little Awaiting Confession
The Roanoke jail holds Howard Little as authorities plan to escort him to Richmond for execution. Reporters recount Little signaling a December 5 meeting and possible plans to write a confession about the Justis and Meadows killings and the arson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Pen
Letter on a Pittsburg card questions Lite murder guilt
A postal card dated November 28 1909 from Pittsburg pa to Bluefield wva argues Lite may be innocent and deserve a fair trial. It suggests public opinion could sway if Lite confesses, but stresses the need for due process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Bluefield
W. Va
Brownsville Inquiry Concludes After House to House Probe
The military court of inquiry in Brownsville Texas concludes its investigation into the 1906 Brownsville raid by 25th Infantry members. It visits shot buildings, examines bullet holes, and heard witnesses about the barracks fire at Fort Brown with cartridges exploding during the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownville
Tex
Brownsville
25Th Infantry
Military Court of Inquiry
Fort Brown
Subpoena Served on Indiana Clergyman Over Police Graft
Rev. Harry G. Hill of Indianapolis Third Christian Church is ordered to testify before Marion county grand jury after he accused the police department of graft. Police Chief Matzger demanded the subpoena, Hill says his charges were hearsay and he cannot provide direct evidence if required to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Harry G. Hill
Christ'an
Marion County Grand Jury
Matzger
Chamberlain Leads St Louis Traffic Club Banquet
Senator George E. Chamberlain of Oregon, former Judge F C Dillard of Chicago, and George A Post of New York spoke at the Traffic Club of St Louis banquet. Chamberlain said railroads have interest in conserving forests and resources and linked western forest preservation to irrigation and midwestern waterways, predicting the Mississippi Valley will become a major manufacturing and producing center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
George E. Chamberlain
Oregon
F. C. Dillard
Chicago
George A. Post
New York
Traffic Club of
Chamberlain
West
Middle West
Atlantic Seaboard
Mississippi Valley
Wreck of schooner Little Jap leaves fourteen dead
Fourteen persons are believed lost after the schooner Little Jap, which departed Deer Island in early November for Newfoundland, wrecked. A dismasted hulk washed ashore at Red Cliff, Newfoundland, confirming the disaster after a long silent voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sydney
N. S
Deer Island
N. F
New Foundland
Red Cliff
Detroit Americans Beat Matanzas 14 to 7
Detroit Americans defeated Matanzas by a 14 to 7 score on November 29. The game was played in Matanzas with the Detroit team taking early control and maintaining lead through the final whistle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Americans
Matanzas
County and District Tax Tickets Ready for Discount
County and district tax tickets are ready with a 2.5 percent discount if paid by December first. Payments should be made at the deputy sheriff's office, Union Bank & Trust Co. Only three days remain to save the discount in Mercer County West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Bank & Trust Co
One More Life Added From Ten Feuds Toll
Kentucky posse seeks to force out remaining family members after murder and burn threats. authorities say retaliation could drive them to slaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Eighty Year Old Woman Stays Firebrand's Hand
The Daniels Christian feud widens as Mrs. Daniels aged eighty dies from Thanksgiving shootings. A Kentucky posse and West Virginia men clash around the Devon border. investigators blame both sides for the tragedy while an old woman halts a fire set to drive out the Daniels family and protect eight children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Daniels
Kentucky
Devon
Jim Daniels
P’keville
West Virginia
Mrs. Daniels
Factional Clash Raises Fear of Further Bloodshed
Armed groups warned rivals to surrender or be shot on sight as arrests intensified tensions between factions. The standoff sparked fear of additional violence and crowded streets as authorities pressed for control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tives
Proposed Changes in Illinois Mining Laws
Springfield reports preliminary arrangements for the Cherry disaster inquest. A conference between mine investigators and the state mining board discussed visiting Cherry, coroner attendance, and recommendations to the governor for a special legislative session. Proposals include underground fire-fighting gear, water in tunnels, concrete stables, fire-proof timbering, and possible removal of underground stables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Cherry
State Mining Board
Illinois
Deneen
State Federation of Labor
United Mine Workers of Illinois
Wants Comprehensive Revision of the Law
Washington reports that after a White House conference the administration will press for a comprehensive revision of interstate commerce law in the incoming Congress. Attorney General Wickersham submitted a draft amendments proposal but no decision was reached. The president was advised by AG Wickersham Commissioner Lane of the ICC Senators Elkins and Cummins Frank Kellogg and Secretaries Wilson and Dickinson also weighed in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Congress
Wickersham
Lane
Interstate Commerce Commisson
Elkins and Cummins
Frank B. Kelloge
Special “Trust Buster
Department of Justice
Wilson
Dickinson
Investigation of Cherry Mine Disaster Begins
In Cherry HL on November 29 the coroner began an inquiry into the cause of the St. Paul mine disaster by taking identification statements from relatives and friends of victims. Thirty bodies had been identified by evening as workers’ families lined up at the city hall. The coroner aims to proceed without delay despite the heavy public demand for accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry
St. Paul
Cuban widow dies after gasoline attack in Tampa
Marie Acosta, a young Cuban widow, died from burns after a rejected suitor Miguel Gomez and two confederates allegedly entered her home, bound her, saturated her clothing with gasoline, and struck a lighted match. Gomez is under arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Marie Acosa
Miguel Gomez
Gomez
Burglar Returns Money After Wakeful Family Plea
A burglar broke into Adolph Haver Huber's home in Chicago and threatened to kill for money. After ransacking the garments and taking Mrs. Huber's purse, he returned the cash to the astonished father and fled saying those are great kids. Police search for the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Adolph Haver
Huber
Daniels brothers surrender to sheriff in feud case
Williamson West Virginia November 29 Henry and Hans Daniels, two principals in the Christian Daniels feud, surrendered to authorities. The feud tied to the Thanksgiving Day killing of Mrs. Charles Daniels and her daughter, who were shot by a sheriff s posse during an arrest attempt on Jim Daniels. The surrender followed a sheriff proclamation offering leniency or terms for capture.
Trapped by Artist and Fight Ends in Death
A violent incident in which an artist allegedly lured a miner named Japy who rushed into a room during a struggle and died from fright or strangulation after biting teeth. Authorities investigate the circumstances and motive behind the confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japy
Paris Gossip Tells Of Steinheil Case Fatal Fight
New York dispatch reports gossip from Paris claiming a Russian nobleman killed Jacques Steinheil after trapping him in the mansion. Mme Steinheil’s mother allegedly died from fright or strangulation after swallowing false teeth. The tale surfaces with the Kroonland’s arrival and comments from Alfred Petridge Klots and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Paris
Jacques Steinheil
England
Steinheil
Mme
Kroonland
Alfred Petridge Klots
Sherman on Legislation at Old Nineteenth District Dinner
Vice President James Sherman spoke at Akron Ohio on the twenty third banquet of the Old Nineteenth District Republican Club. He pledged to advance monetary reform merchant marine rehabilitation federal regulation conservation inland waterways and platform promises. James R Garfield preceded him praising Roosevelt era achievements. Senator Charles Dick served as toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Ohio
James
Sherman
Nineteenth District
Republican Club
Republican Party
Garfield
Washington
James R. Garfield
Roosevelt
Charles Dick
National Monument Planned in Vienna for Entente Victory
Vienna plans a bronze marble national monument to commemorate the entente between Germany and Austro-Hungary over the Balkan crisis and the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. A double column sculpture will decorate the schmelz maneuver grounds, depicting warriors with German and Austro-Hungarian shields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Germany
Austro-Hungary
Balkan
Austria
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Schmelz
Johnson rules out Jeffries bout in the South
Savannah report says Jack Johnson telegram to Nick Aprea, manager of the local athletic club, rejects any southern title fight with James J Jeffries. Johnson states he will not fight south of the Mason-Dixon line and affirms such an offer would be useless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Jeffries
Mason- Dixon Line
Savannah
James J. Jeffries
Nick Aprea
Jack Johnson
Special Election Called in Sixth District for January 25
Jefferson City Missouri November 29 Governor Hadley issued a call for a special election in the Sixth district on January 25 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Congressman David A De Armond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Hadley
David A. de Armond
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joseph M. Hutson
Men’s League of
George Peabody
Hawkins
Virginia Penitentiary
Ment
Weather Forecast
Virginia
E. BE. Carter
I. J. Ellison
Mercer County
West Va
Firebrand
Girl
Daniels Boys
Oteinheil
National Monument
Dixie
Missouri
de Armond
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