04 Jun 1910
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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1910
Page
1
Reports from Bluefields say General Mena the insurgent commander at Rama crushed Madriz forces in a last stand. Regulars routed and scattered Madriz troops at Bijit Nelds. over 100 killed and 400 wounded, advices indicate.
Harrisburg, June 4 The race in Pennsylvania tightens with the Democrats set to hold their state convention in Allentown on June 15. A week later the Republican state convention will meet in this city. Prohibitionists schedule their convention on July 1. Democrats remain optimistic despite Republican leaders clinging to hope for November elections.
A Philadelphia movement aims to improve the breed of horses with national scope. A committee including James Mel and Albert Winkle leads the effort under Thomas Condingham with local directors, seeking laws to enable better horse breeding for broader acceptance. Prizes totaling over two hundred dollars will be awarded at local grounds in New York with regional and international art exhibitions opening tomorrow.
Chicago reports reveal a heated dispute over prize fights as Governor Gillette condemns boxing as frames and frauds. He doubts public interference can stop them, warning Johnson versus Jeffries is a staged money scheme fueling racial tension and imminent riots.
In Kaneuiueity Missouri on June 6 a new trial for Bee Hyde, the completed murderer of Cn Swom Atvir Ting, is to be heard today. Lawyers claim Judge Lawshaw showed prejudice against the defendant and that improper inward juror bias, along with other cited errors, affected the verdict.
In Monroe Michigan a Taft era ceremony unveiled an equestrian statue honoring General George Armato. Michigan lawmakers funded the $25,009 sculpture by Edward Pot of Greenwich Connecticut, creator of the Gettysburg Slocum statue. Custer once lived in Monroe and died June 26, 1876 with 1,100 men facing 9,000 Sioux at the Little Bighorn.
Glasgow hosts the eighth annual World Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention with hundreds of delegates from fifty nations and the United States leading the movement. Presiding figures include Countess Col Nale and Mrs. OR N Stevens, while the event plans to address the white slave trade issue in Madrid.
A recent judgment of the Court of Certainty on appeal by Mme Vincent concerns a case involving a motorist accused of theft of a citizen's car number details. The decision notes Vincent’s prior conviction and outlines the court's stance on the misuse of vehicle identifiers.
Mrs Dora Doxey who was acquitted last night of murdering William J Erder was rearrested today on a bigamy charge. She was taken to Clayton and placed in custody. Her murder acquittal was met with applause in court. She refused jail to join her husband held as an accomplice on the same murder charge.
A major cyclone hit Wilkes County last night causing two fire breaks and extensive property damage estimated at $50,000. Washington section Freedmenville suffered the worst losses with several houses demolished. A 100 yard-wide path was cut through the countryside and crops, including corn and cotton, were damaged by hail requiring replanting. Two forgotten farmers were among the affected.
Nashville Tenn June 4 Gov Patterson declared his candidacy for governor amid controversy over his support for the Dan Cooper pardon in the Carmack slaying case. He defended the pardon as justice in the face of dissent and said he would stand by his actions even if it costs him support.
Belva Lockwood is named in a Georgia lawsuit alleging a failed government payment scheme. The document references a $10,000 claim and larceny charges connected to a 19th century dispute over Cherokee funds and related parties in Murray County.
Advices from Clintwood Virginia report octogenarian George Dutton who killed Cha is being held in Newberry after a fatal shooting sparked by a long standing quarrel over property. Dutton refuses bond fearing mob action as public sentiment runs against him.
Montreal June 4 The Montreal Jockey Club opens today with Joe Bonnets faster track and higher purses than ever. The Kindergarten Stake tops Canadian two year olds while the Jacques party Selling Stake attracts favorites from Vince nesting and New York. The Winsor Total Stake offers lively entries, and James McLaughlin returns with Arondack and heir apparent Fitintelroy. The Prince of Watlow Stake shows growing steeplechase interest with a long two and a half mile course.
Reports from the capitol describe a debate over revoking the gall and associated bond relations. Officials including secretary Hint and bankers association members voiced concern about rising rates and loan terms. A public disturbance on Mine OT street near Friday night prompted police attention.
Judge Sanders returned from Washington and Wheeling after presenting John Medley’s petition for a writ of error to the U S Supreme Court and submitting other motions. The Mercer county murder conviction faced two interpretations of juror oath validity and jury qualification, with the state Supreme Court split before granting the writ and awaiting further action. The U S Supreme Court will not be asked to review the Quinacton issue.
Norton Virginia June meeting of Norton Car and Foundry Company increases capital stock from 15000 to 40000 dollars. Stock subscriptions opened today, with a stockholders meeting planned June 14 to receive subscriptions and elect officers. Expect erection of a new plant with possible Bristol figure Benjamin to be named general manager. operations to commence around June.
The Danish TransAtlantic steamer United States, en route from Copenhagen to New York with about 1000 passengers from the Fatherland, was driven off course by a strong current and grounded in a fjord near Christiana. Vessels hurried to assist but passengers are believed safe. The extent of damage to the ship is still undetermined.
London notes that the Duchess of Buccleuch ceases to hold the office of Mistress of the Robes to Queen Alexandra due to King Edward's death. She had requested relief and stayed on to honor the Queen's wishes, a role often filled by a duchess from a high noble line. The Devonshire Duchess, daughter of the Marquess and Marchioness of Lanadown, a niece of the Buccleuch, could succeed in the new reign.
Market shows notable strength at York with gains broad across sectors early in the session. Cotton remains steady while prices swing, and futures reflect volatility as trades open with mixed signals and unsettled futures curves.
An instruction from Worthy Ttronident W A Pankey to mentor the Hitting Tall tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock. Attend the finer of Bro TV Shepherd Inoboty. Official notice from See’y A TeTE 5.
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