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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1909
Page
1
A series of tornadoes hit Benson county early today in a sixteen mile radius around Grand Forks. Eight deaths are reported and many injured, with thirty farm houses demolished, marking one of the state’s most severe storms on record.
Winston-Salem North Carolina June 30 bids will be asked in July for immediate construction of the Winston-Salem Southbound Railway. Captain O H P Cornell chief engineer announced the call for bids and Norfolk and Western will supervise the work with C S Churchill. Directors praised the pending agreement with Norfolk Western and A C L and the road’s imminent start and quality materials for the anticipated traffic.
Cardif Wales June 29 Two hundred thousand Welsh coal miners threaten to strike tomorrow after a conference fails to avert major stoppage.
New York reports Brandenberg Brandenburg, acquitted of grand larceny in a Cleveland artifact sale to the New York Times, was rearrested before leaving the coat room. He faces a Missouri kidnapping charge tied to a stepson, James Shepard Cohaane, with possible life imprisonment. Extradition papers rest with Gov. Hughes in Albany as officers prepare for transfer.
The New River Holston and Western Railroad Company awarded an eight mile extension to W O Locomb of Roanoke, reaching Rooty Gap near Bland Courthouse. The line will leave the Norfolk and Western at Narrows, run up Wolf Creek into Bland County, unlocking timber and iron ore potential and spurring tannin acid extraction from chestnut wood. Principals Leas and McVitty, owners of a Pearisburg tannery, alongside J D Honaker, big Rocky Gap landowner, celebrate the project in what officials call a major regional development.
Regular litany service Wednesday at 3 pm followed by a regular monthly meeting and auxiliary in vestry room at 4 pm. Church officials urge parishioners to attend and note schedule details for the week.
The Wright brothers report insufficient power and lack of wind kept the aeroplane from flying beyond a few hundred feet on its first trials at Fort Myer. Orville tried a test flight with Wilbur assisting, and a wing canvas tear was found after the craft veered and struck the ground.
Marion Lawson daughter of Thomas W. Lawson famed author and broker married this morning to James Paley Lord of Chicago in Boston. The wedding ties the Lawson fortune to the Lord family as society notes record the union in March.
Explorer Wellman sails toward Spitzbergen after a building collapse destroys a balloon shed. The incident marks a setback as the expedition advances toward polar exploration goals.
American explorer Wellman departs Tromsoe with his party aboard the battle for Spitzenbergen to rebuild the destroyed Neon shale and complete preparations for a search for the North Pole, after last year’s season ended too soon.
New York police propose a theory that two women missionaries helped Leon Ling hide the Elsie Sigel killing and that seven Chinese were present at the crime. Three Chinese men were arrested at Ciudad Juarez opposite El Paso, one believed to be Leon Ling, challenging yesterday’s murder-by-Ling scenario. Chicago, June 20 shows a Chinaman arrested resembling Ling, with police hopeful of a match.
About 100000 spectators watched as suffragettes led by Mrs Pankhurst clashed with police at the Parliament House in London on June 30. Hundreds were arrested after a riot erupted. police and mounted units battled stone throwers and rescued officials amid clashes at the gates.
Charleston June 20 Judge Keller hears arguments on temporary injunction against tax collection on bank shareholders stock value. Banks contend section 78 1907 code conflicts with federal law allowing deducting debts owed. State argues equity not needed as remedy at law exists and plaintiffs seek to enjoin collection. Proceedings continued with roles listed for attorneys Morton Coning Tonweond Dana Byrne Molloran and Green.
Analysts examined Thom McNamara and wife Clira McNamara's statements after they were found in a bathtub with Clira dead and Thom gravely injured. The review explored possible poisoning via coffee and rejected the theory that Thom killed Clira and then himself. Authorities consider the case closed pending further findings.
New Haven Connecticut June 20 President Taft breakfasted with Yale President Hadley and at 11 oclock today the degree was conferred on those elected for the honor. At 6 oclock he will attend the annual reception banquet at Hadleys. New London Connecticut June 30 Despite commence ment day at Yale and Harvard New London is filled with visitors for the annual shuffle of cars between the Blue and Crimson to be fought out tomorrow on the Thames. A great crowd is expected tonight and tomorrow morning but attendance records will be broken as crowds up to past years are admitted. The aquatic stare of both universities practiced today and rest in eager anticipation of the do or die struggle tomorrow. Crimson rooters here show greater confidence than in several seasons.
The Senate met at 10 o clock this morning after Senator Gore offered a resolution to report tariff schedules separately. Senator Cummins argued for income tax reform, opposing a tax on corporate incomes while supporting broad individual taxation, and urged alternatives to tariff-based revenue. The body adjourned at 1 15 to allow rest.
Dutch Queen Wilhelmina sends thanks through Minister Beaupre to the United States for congratulations on the birth of Princess Juliana. The message expresses cordiality and appreciation from the Dutch royal family.
Dew Moines Iowa June 80 Cal Littlethaxe accused of killing Elmer Jameson and his wife was found dead by a police officer at a farm building in the Drain area. Authorities believe he took his own life rather than be captured.
Pvt. T. Hoh Christie was granted an absolute divorce from wife Mrs. Alice Hote Christie in Princeton court yesterday. The court sustained desertion as alleged by the plaintiff. Christie was represented by Dillard & Dillard. defendant by John M. Anderton.
A fragmentary report describes the daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Robinett leading an evening at the parents home near Walnut Grove. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a local event at about two o clock in the夜.
Judge Crockell presided over a morning docket. A Princeton man, charged with carrying a razor, was fined $100. Two individuals were fined $20 each for fornication. Four others were required to pay $5 each in pecuniary penalties.
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