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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1910
Page
1
William Furby, a Black man accused of assault, was moved to the state penitentiary as Clarksburg faced a mob. Soldiers guarded the jail, martial law was declared, and Furby was hidden in a vault and then aboard a special engine after a train was halted by about fifty attackers.
Huntington December 28 Non Rankin Wiley of Point Pleasant visits Huntington asserting he will win the contest against James A Hughes for the fifth district Virginia congressional seat. He says evidence will show violations and that the house will affirm his election. Col George S Wallace is among his counsel.
New York December 28 The annual Snowball Dance a social season feature draws prominent guests from Boston Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington to the Ansonia hotel in New York tonight Nearly 9000 invitations were issued for the affair as word of the event spread through society
In Williamson on December 28 a special report says an armed mob led by Republican Commissioner Woolford organized the Chatteray precinct. Democrats were denied election officers, and 48 negroes voted illegally at Glen Alum and Warncliffe under fictitious names. The alleged frauds suggest the precinct returns should not be counted. Judge Sanders leads for Democrat Wiles with aides Green and Wilcox.
Berlin reports the final office appliances are installed as of December 28 and January 1 will bring modern government operations. The empire will switch to a single responsible signature, removing multistep reviews from documents and letters, ending the Frederick the Great era of bureaucratic delay.
Paris observers report the General Federation of Labor meeting with one rep from each major department. They discuss the new cabinet led by Premier Christi and its first move to curb syndicate power, limiting unions to corporate and professional aims to prevent political coalitions and general strikes. Sam L. Matain is spending the tax in Pocahontas.
Huntington Mec March 28 Senator R A Salmons of Winfield states he has not committed to any candidate and will not disclose support until after discussions. He praises Colonel Tierney as a strong, capable Democratic nominee with a record of integrity and active work for party principles. The article notes a friendly contest among good men and urges unity.
Kansas auctioneers convened in Larned for their annual meeting. Delegates discussed proposed legislation to ease or alter auction laws in the state legislature, aiming to advance industry interests.
Funeral services for Mrs J B Kitts who died Monday night were held at Bland Street Methodist Church at 2 PM with Rev Frank Jackson officiating. A large gathering of friends attended as pallbearers included H I Shott Bernard McClaugherty C V Foland W R Colle D E French and Wm I Rows. Flower bearers were Hawley McClung Becker and J B Mayer. Mrs Kitts was buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery following the service.
Derek Polk Wilson, said to be the wealthiest young man in Tennessee, was critically wounded in a fight at Millington after a confrontation at the depot with Chaelon Doiman over a woman named Dougin Wholves. The two men, both in love with the same woman, clashed as trains were involved, leaving Wilson injured and the outcome uncertain.
The New York State Association of Stenographers opens a meeting under President Willem Booth to discuss standardizing stenography in the state. The organization aims to raise professional ideals and certify qualified stenographers.
Governor H. M. Smythe, editor of the Patahentas Heartlight, reports the paper will not be issued this week due to the foreman's illness. He hopes to publish next week in good form.
New York Dec 24 a sensation followed the disclosure that the Union League Club refused admission to William Loeb Jr collector of the port The opposition led by George Cortellyou and others was said to be influenced by politics and race with Loeb being Jewish and a former defense official noted as the second such rejection in the club’s history
Mr K T Hunt of the Norfolk Wert Lo Mine Hause Simin of Carterton Wi were married at the home of Mr Hunt's brother on Binefield Avenue. Rev CR W Kewley performed the service. A large number attended the ceremony and reception. Guests from Dorathes Belk Comfort California Mier Roanoke Sallie Senders Elizabeth Wade Martha Easley Ethel Pedden Virginia Jenks Kendricks Lori alirey Foxy Brown Mammié Sander Tipton Anatol Howarth Lloyd Va Cathigne rewriting and then Mien Woh, Menare Paul Theman A Meche WH Realey Johnenn Wilson Portland Oregon WM Tanner HW Crossen Evan Geo Metyt toon WOH Wade Julian Wright Hoy fans Prantlin Wilson James Starke.
Paris and Dee, three aboard a 28 passenger monoplane piloted by Lafvan and Paula, fell 260 feet during a round trip to Brussels for a $30,000 prize. Motors failed, the craft crashed, and all were fatally wounded though one crewman survived briefly.
The Chamber of Commerce will adjourned meet tomorrow at headquarters in the Thornton building to nominate candidates for the regular annual election at the January meeting. Directors urge full attendance for representative tickets and consider reports from committees on plans to advertise the city to outsiders.
Toronto December 28 The Cobalt Central Mining Company property with 240 acres of mining land and capitalization of 5 million dollars will be sold today by liquidator Bi Clarkon. The sale involves many stockholders in the United States and Canada as investors buy back the property. The company has paid 192 485 in dividends.
Washington December 28 A special examination for teachers in the industrial schools of the Philippines was held nationwide under the United States Civil Service Commission. Demand is strong for instructors in carpentry forging and machine shop practice according to the commission.
Ethel Pearly became the bride of Wesley Gratton Burk last evening at 7 30 in the home of Mr and Mrs A J Hearn the bride’s parents. The parlor was decorated in green and white with flowers and wedding music performed by local participants.
Were married Monday morning at the home of Captain G F Wiley on Marehill Street in Bluefield. The bride, a charming young daughter of Dr A M Mant of Pikeville, Ky, sister of Mrs Wiley, visited there at the time. The groom is a prominent farmer of Netalle, Vw.
A garbled record recalls the Messina disaster anniversary with references to home, miners, churches, and a city destroyed. The text is heavily corrupted, but it marks a somber observance of the catastrophe and its enduring impact on Menetia.
Col Tierney of Powhatan announces strong backing from Fifth District Senator Salmons of Winfield and backs his bid to succeed Nathan J. Scott. Salmons praises Tierney, saying he is capable, loyal, and a good businessman. Tierney notes all candidates are quality Democrats and emphasizes a civil contest with broad Southern support.
A Kanawha River drowning incident in the Pittsburgh area leaves multiple deaths. The report names Hutter and Chetier as local figures connected to nearby communities and an associated memorial prayer meeting at a Presbyterian church is noted for that evening.
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