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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1909
Page
1
A cabinet meeting is described as unusually important with discussions centered on corporate matters and potential policy changes. Officials indicated the session focused on major economic issues affecting corporations and regulatory actions.
President Taft summoned a cabinet meeting before nine o clock to discuss a message to Congress favoring a constitutional amendment to allow federal income taxation of corporations. Attendees included Secretaries Dickinson Knox MacVeagh Wickersham Ballinger and Nagel, with Root present by invitation, others joined by telephone. He urged a two thirds vote in Congress and expects revenue above twenty five million dollars from taxing net corporate income.
London report states Home Secretary Gladstone will issue a statement on the effects of suppressing details about the death by own action of Mrs. Rutz, a friend of Alfred G. Vanderbilt. The note highlights potential political and social repercussions.
At a Buffalo convention of the International Association of Police Chiefs Chief Kohler of Cleveland urged using the Golden Rule in police work. He noted Cleveland officers refrain from arresting for first offenses in minor cases, claiming 1908 saw a drop of about 10,000 arrests from 1907.
Judge and Mrs David E B Johnston formerly of Bluefield announce the marriage of their daughter Annie Johnston to Dr Amos DeRussia Wood of Bluefield. The ceremony will be June 29 at 693 East Main Street Portland Oregon with a home reception for Bluefield friends on July 25.
In Pocahontas Virginia on June 16 the cornerstone of the new public school building will be laid at four o clock by Pocahontas Lodge No 240 A F and A M with ceremonies Rev H Thompson of Bluefield will be the orator of the occasion The site is described as pretty and the building to feature modern design and appointments Bonds recently sold will fund the project distributing the cost over years to keep taxes nominal.
New York police search for Paul Enderman, paying teller at the Jefferson Bank, after a report from President Broeseel that his accounts are short by amounts ranging from 4 000 to 45 000 dollars.
Tepular Wednesday evening were keen at 8 p.m.
The United States Geological Survey engineers camped in Brushfork Valley are gathering data for a corrected West Virginia map. A white bunting seen on a mountain ridge north of Leity draws curious comments from residents and observers of the encampment and its work.
New York June 16. Day two of the Gould divorce trial hears testimony that Mrs. Howard Gould was frequently intoxicated. Witnesses recount instances and the impact on family life as the case continues.
Rev Dr Tribble opened a revival at First Baptist Church with a sermon last night. The series continues nightly this week with services starting at 8 o clock and featured preaching by Dr Tribble each evening.
A boiler blast at a Denver Electric Company tin plant early today wrecked the building. Three persons are dead, ten injured, and three missing. The debris is believed to trap workers as rescue crews search Meaver Col. for survivors.
A Wytheville artist Miles Frances Gibbons donated a portrait of Robert E. Lee to the Confederate fair at the Elks building. It is on display at Randolph and Mit tendorf on Princeton avenue attracting widespread praise. The Daughters of the Confederacy will raffle the work on June 24. Also announces the Ancot Royal Hunt Cup winner Dark Donald.
In Belleville New Jersey on a June afternoon spectators watched Misa Frances Farden be halted by her father who claimed she was already married to Frank Herrang a cowboy from a wild west show. The audience reacted with turmoil as the ceremony was interrupted.
The Bluefield chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy expresses gratitude for donations to support Confederate veterans in need. Receipts include items from Confederate Memorial Literary Society in Richmond and gifts from local businesses such as Bluefield Grocery, Graham Grocery, Mastin Drug Store, Thornton Clothing Co., Bluefield Furniture, Lilly Clothing, and others totaling clothing, food, houseware, and cash.
The Norfolk and Western Railway announces a new timetable effective next Sunday, with changes to multiple trains. No. 9 to Gary departs 6:00 a.m. and No. 16 to Columbus arrives 8:00 a.m. etc, plus adjustments for Nos 2 7 10 11 12 1 and others.
Virginia party officials closed the filing for state offices for the upcoming primaries. Candidates may run as independents or Republicans if they seek later ballot access rather than the Democratic primary. Notable names include John Woleniel for Senate and William Hodgen Mann for Governor.
Roanoke lawyer James D. Joaiston was named a member of the American Civic Alliance an elite group limited to four thousand leaders in modern life He is a son of Captain James David Johoetom of Penniebore and long known as a leading Merwer tar attorney and partner to Judge David H. Johnston and Albert W. Reynatis.
Reports from Honduras claim a severe revolution has broken out in the country, described as the worst in its history. The dispatch notes instability and escalating conflict affecting government and civilians.
Today at p m a song service will feature a lecture on Mark chapter 6. Toblic heartily invites the public to attend.
Memorial service at Thompsons chapel Sunday June 27 1909 in Lyneburg Virginia. Rev J R Morris to preach a special sermon in memory of Mr and Mrs A B Lester. The preacher began his ministry in this valley twenty four years ago. All are invited to attend.
New York June 16 Morse W Moree the convicted insider was granted bail of 126 000 by the United States circuit court of appeals after nearly two years in the Tombs confinement He had repeatedly sought bail in federal court with petitions denied His wealth was said to be vast and his wife recently disposed of personal property to help pay debts
In Harrisburg on June 16 the Republican state convention named Judge R Von Mischteker of Philadelphia for the supreme court and Senator A Ky Bisson of Erie for auditor general. Senator Penrose, the machine leader, was in full control of the convention.
June 16 report from Panama states Consul General C. H. B. Guyant has eloped with Miss Estella A. Lang, sister-in-law of General J. O. Jeffries, a leader of the Panamanian revolution of 1905.
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