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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1910
Page
1
Chicago June 1 Rudolph Sprickles, San Francisco graft fighter, announces a nationwide reformers organization to cleanse politics. He aims to cooperate with city leaders for honest policies and to mobilize an army of reformers to root out thieves across the country. He will devote his life to the cause.
Early trading showed losses across stocks with Union Pacific Atchison Reading opening sharply down and subsequent widespread selling. Cotton opened unchanged to higher while futures across wheat corn oats and pork futures moved with mixed results and light rallies fading quickly.
Court session today addressed the indictment in a corruption case linked to Larimer Dritery chafere and related figures. The proceedings reference Senatorial donations and related legal actions with ongoing testimony and dates noted as components of the case.
Washington June 1 The Interstate Commerce Commission order reducing Pullman berths may take effect but fares stay firm with little hope of relief for years The Pullman Company vows to fight and contests jurisdiction while arguing uppers are nicer than lowers Officials cite Hepburn Act as basis and warn of prolonged delay before any public benefit Pittsburg June 1 Bo H Jennings bank president jailed two months and fined 700 for bribing city councilors. ex president Frank A Griffin sentenced to four months and a variable fine
Washington authorities file increased L freight rates with the Interstate Commerce Commission effective today. Rates rise from western territories to the Atlantic seaboard with a 12 percent surcharge on long hauls and a 2 cent per hundred weight increase from Minnesota to Chicago and other routes. The adjustment targets timber and coal shipments and aims to balance intrastate and interstate costs amid supply concerns.
The Laymen movement section reports a gathering at a chapel near Koot today with speakers from the world's Sindy convention. An election is planned to choose a chair and a committee for the event in Shobaoma.
A prominent citizen urges backing a plan to establish an orphans' home, industrial school, and hospital in Pocahontas or Bluefield to aid fallen soldiers and local orphans. He argues the Salvation Army already operates rescue homes and that funds should favor the proposed orphanage over other charitable causes.
William Wilson, described as an umbrella man, approached a city residence and clashed with Police Officer Walter Watters. After being restrained, he resisted entry and was reportedly fined $90 for a related offense.
Thomad Lynd, president of the United States Coal and Coke Company, faced a federal hearing after a bench trial. He was accused of irregularities at the Lone of the Benn e aglyatia rubies operation near North Guy. The case, led by Judge Pearson, includes reserved seats at the Court and attendance at Princeton and Migginbotham Avenue.
In June at Epsom England the 131st Derby drew a larger crowd despite bad weather and the death of King Edward. Whitney and Belmont entries scratched. Failye Lemburg won on a horse owned by Sir John Thursby with Charles O Malle y third for A P Cunliffe.
Delegates from across the country attend the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen convention in St Paul Minnesota. The event may run 25 to 30 days at the Auditorium with women’s auxiliary likely meeting at the old capitol. Insurance issues top the agenda as a December 1 bank deposit of 1 200 000 fonds noted in Peoria with 860 000 in the beneficiary fund and 200 000 in general funds.
Fragmented wedding notice recounts a ceremony this afternoon with several names and places scattered. It mentions Mire Hh Barnes, Bluefield, Vernon Wie, Monten, Rev. We B. Hillard, St Albion Wy, Lyman Dore, and New Iwh NM in a garbled, partially readable account.
Weather notes indicate fir Wert Vir tetmie aononntly frie cnet iad Three laay. wemrmer Tuierday.
The body of Thomas Gillespie, deputy sheriff of Raleigh County, was taken to Tip Top Virginia for interment after being shot by a coal operator named Cap White near Beckley on Monday night. Gillespie, formerly a Norfolk and Western conductor and Bluefield resident, was a son of Rev. James Gillespie and related to notable local figures. White remains jailed in Beckley awaiting a hearing as sentiment in the coal region seeks justice by due process.
May coal movement on the Norfolk and Western division shows no exact report yet but officials say the movement was satisfactory. As summer approaches tonnage is expected to fall below April, which was the largest in the division’s history. Coal shipments were larger than anticipated last year with only a slight increase. Operators report no kick in regard to curing, and supplies appear to meet demand despite a lengthy flat line in history.
A Senate resolution introduced by Senator Lorimer seeks a formal inquiry into bribery charges linked to an election. The matter was referred to the Committee on Privileges and Elections after initial action by the Committee on Contingent Funds. The panel will evaluate the order for a procedural investigation.
Reported wedding ceremony took place at Princeton with Mr WLS Harti abil and Miss Peters joining in a civil union. Friends and family witnessed the vows as the couple began life together in a formal ceremony at a local venue.
A sermon by Tie BoD Capandy preached to societies at Mitton College. The text references a regular devotion sequence and mentions the COMMERCEMOHE interior setting and related events. The fragmentary OCR yields limited clear details but confirms a church related address and a formal sermon delivery at an academic venue.
An international arbitration session at The Hague gathers numerous counsel from the United States Great Britain Canada Newfoundland and other parties to determine the interpretation of article 11 of the 1818 treaty. The hearing focuses on whether local laws can deprive treaty rights to fish and live near waters while defining the scope of Newfoundland and other colonial interests.
A panic-like condition hit Wall Street as government action restrained twenty five western railroads, triggering sharp declines in stocks. The market opened with St. Paul down 7 1/2 points to a new low, while other leading rails fell 2 to 4 points and steel and other industrials dropped up to three points. Brokers pressed by nervous clients crowded offices as heavy trading persisted.
The Democratic county executive committee led by D. J. French of Binefeld set a Princeton gathering for 1 am to nominate county officers and appoint delegates to senatorial and congressional conventions. The Republican committee, led by Irane T Mann at Brine colon, held its session to set primaries and list candidates for the legislature, county court, and schools, with officers named for future ballots.
Fragmentary report describes a parliamentary assembly dated in the past with references to 1784 and 1048, noting a government action and the signing of a peace treaty by a national reform government. The article mentions a contingent of representatives and a division of powers, ending with a note to see page six.
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