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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1909
Page
1
Shasta county lumber strikes escalate as a ton of dynamite is seized from a local plant. Governor Gillette orders five militia companies to be held in readiness with special trains prepared to move to McCloud for rapid deployment amid hundreds of striking workers.
In Flyde Park Vermont a burglar was killed when Archie Ballings shot him after he moved as if drawing a gun. Mise Hattle Foss summoned a posse, the thief refused to identify himself, and State's Attorney Morris investigated but did not arrest Ballings.
Ithaca June 1 Professor Karapetoff urged Cornell mechanical engineers to clear debts before leaving, return borrowed items, and settle with landladies. He advised facing former conflicts, apologizing, and finishing accounts to avoid carrying burdens home.
Judge Price to review Bristol Virginia local option election petition after noon. Petition shows 276 signatures out of 1440 required. many prominent citizens appear on the list. If approved an election could be ordered for an early date, as temperance advocates begin organizing.
Cincinnati June 2 The Pinney family tale centers on a choice between DJ Strate and Lulu Pinney. Pinney allegedly married Lulu after failing to announce his intent in Madisonville and amid relations with Lulu’s sister Carrie Strate. Carrie reports an engagement ring tied to Pinney and ailing family tensions erupting at home.
A woman described as temporarily insane attempted suicide by stepping in front of a trolley in Indianapolis. She was struck and killed, her death attributed to self inflicted actions during a period of temporary insanity.
Ballengee wins presidency by 16 to 12 as six Democrats abstain and two from other parties vote against. Ballengee is declared leader of Gouncil amid party realignments and contested leadership.
A man, J W Beachy, 45, prominent physician, died after leaping before a street car while distraught by recent crises. Ballengee elected president of the bipartisan City Council amid calls for unified action and reforms, with committees to confer with municipal heads and the Board of Affairs.
The Senate met at ten thirty this morning and adopted the Hale resolution authorizing night sessions from ten to eleven o clock. The tariff bill discussion began as the session opened, signaling a shift to extended debate hours.
Mrs George J Shea of Duluth Minnesota told police she was robbed of $20000 in currency intended as property in Seattle. The Great Northern Express delivered the package to her on Thursday and she hid the money between bed sheets. Upon returning home she found intruders had ransacked the house and stolen the treasure.
A church group known as the Dunkards raises three hundred ten thousand dollars for missionary work and related offerings.
Harrisonburg Virginia June 2 Today the Church of the Brethren annual conference drew over 15000 attendees the largest crowd apart from Sunday Debates centered on allowing members to carry life insurance with adjournment without action The meeting also approved a field secretary election Sunday School work raised over 10000 dollars and Bethany Bible School Chicago was accepted as a Brethren school Officials noted most town churches are now served by Brethren ministers.
Pittsburg June 2. A Baltimore and Ohio railway freight train crashed into a heavy freight at Mare early this morning. Two men were killed, one dying and another injured. Mistaken orders were believed to have caused the collision.
Philadelphia labor leaders reported a sensational bribe offer of twenty five thousand dollars to end the strike of Philadelphia Rapid Transit workers. C P Pratt, chairman of the International Brotherhood, said the money was offered to stop the dispute and withdraw crews from town. Officials doubt the bribe claim, and arbitration efforts continue though Mayor Rayburn shows no sign of backing it. If a sympathy strike spreads, seventy five thousand workers could be idle including forty thousand textile workers threatening action.
New York June 2 an aeronaut named Frank Quod Wil attempted a flight from Palieade War k New Jersey to Grants Tomb across the Hudson River. A malfunction forced a hurried landing as the craft zigzagged, narrowly avoiding disaster until he safely reached ground at the tomb’s foot.
New York June 2 Charles Volz an electrical engineer employed by Williams a dealer in a dried fruit planned to sail at 10 30 am for Smyrna to establish a patent drying branch. His wife Herma Volz swore out a warrant for abandonment and non support at Coney Island court claiming he deserted her and their two children. He denied plans for marriage to the Jersey City woman and was held on $500 bail pending further examination.
London dispatches report Turkish troops have captured Uruaia Salmas and Kohl in Azerbaijan and fortify positions near Tabrix as clashes with Kuselan forces loom. Russia and Turkey hold about 244000 troops in northwestern Persia, with eight days of tense standoffs and fear of wider conflict.
Patoheidee Georgia man Oliver president at the Bank of Climax and of Mires faces arrest after claims of a confidence game draining the public. A New York draft for $10,000 triggered the warrant. four Thompsonville banks reported only about $106 on hand. Examiners seized the banks and found limited cash as the scheme unraveled.
London reports a Zeppelin airship suffered an accident that may impact its speed and aloft maneuverability. Germany plans repairs, including a shortened prow and no vertical steering planes, with six weeks needed for permanent fixes.
The forecast calls for unsettled weather in West Virginia tonight and tomorrow. Expect varying cloudiness with chances of showers and cooler temperatures across the state.
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