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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1909
Page
1
London reports on May 14 say Rome rumors of the Duke of the Abruzzi in despair over a broken engagement with Mira Katherin Elkins are false. Investigations show the tale is a revival of a previously debunked story and the explorer remains engaged in his Himalayan expedition with enthusiasm.
The Virginian Railway will haul about 200000 tons of Page West Virginia coal to Norfolk for Seaboard Air Line use next year with first shipment today. Seventeen new Virginian passenger cars have arrived and freight cars are delivering at thirty to forty per day as expedited passenger service is planned.
The Bluefield board of public works debated increased assessments on railroad traction lines. W. P. Hawley and Mayor Peters urged reductions in Norfolk and Western allocations, arguing the railroad does not pay its proper tax share. L. A. Hooper returned from Richmond, Va.
Peoria, Illinois expects Donelly alias Otte Olson to be brought back for a serious forgery case. Chief of Police G R Newkirk of Bluefield says an officer will travel to Peoria tomorrow to secure restitution and details. A young wife, Mrs Olson, remains with him as efforts to have her return to North Carolina continue.
Washington reports the state war and navy departments oppose the plan to re occupy Cuba. Denials are seen as form, while Representative Champ Clark stated that if America occupies Cuba again it will stay there.
Constantinople May 14 a rift has opened between Mehemmed V the new Sultan and the Young Turks over his plan to end public hangings of reactionaries. The Young Turks want to resume the ghastly executions. The outcome is unclear.
The article notes marriage licenses rise from $1 to $2 under amended laws effective May 27, urging couples to wed before then. It also mentions higher fees for recording judgments and land transfers, reflecting broader cost increases in 1908.
Washington May 14 naval officers urge Congress to pass a bill authorizing airships for naval use. They push for airship integration with the fleet to enhance reconnaissance and security capabilities.
May 14 report from Manila states five natives died Wednesday in a clash between the Sixth Cavalry and native forces. The incident occurred in the city as U.S. troops engaged in combat in the area.
Fort Worth man L. J. Spengler brings four year old Susie to Tazewe'l for burial beside her mother who died months earlier. Susie died from burns suffered in an accident. Spengler once managed a Western Union office in the city and is well connected locally.
Warts May 14 reports Pauron, a leader of the strikers, vows to lead a street revolt in Purle to secure committee appointments and to send crews to shops for fair division of work.
In Dayton on May 14 the Wright brothers answer questions but avoid bombs. Orville and Wilbur state aviation’s use in war is impracticable for dropping explosives, favoring scouts and messengers. They say planes must fly high to avoid anti-aircraft fire. A formal state reception is planned.
Baltimore May 14 Confirmation was had yesterday of the report that W A Garrett president of the Seaboard Air Line and chief executive officer under the receivers would resign his position He will remain until November 1 when he becomes vice president of the T H Symington Company Baltimore manufacturers of railway equipment He says railroads must make large expenditures to handle coming traffic and the manufacturing field offers greater rewards than railroad service
The Iron Lithia Springs hotel at Lithia Springs opens tonight for the summer season. A dance will be a feature of the occasion. Among those who left to attend were Mrs. A. H. Mann, Miss Florence Mann, Miss Minnie Mann, Cerce Mann, James Mann, D B Priereso, and William Crane.
Texas Rangers were summoned to guard the courthouse in Tyler after a mob gathered during the grand jury hearing for lynching suspects tied to Jim Hodge. Rangers fired shots in the air to warn the crowd, which dispersed after the warning.
May 14 Louisville Kentucky reports show about 5000 delegates at the Southern Baptist convention with a strong 1908 year and a treasury excess of 58000 for foreign missions. Cities bidding for the next convention are Memphis Asheville Charlotte and St Joseph with a tilt toward St Joseph.
Tallahassee May 14 charges that many persons of prominence in Florida have accepted railroad passes in violation of law have been sent to the house judiciary committee to investigate the pass files of the State railroad commission. Notable names include United States Senator Talliferro Representative Frank Clark former Representative Robert W Dugin state comptroller W T Bowers secretary to Senator Talliferro and U S District Judge J W Locke and Alexander Bowman. The anti pass law does not affect federal officers but penalties apply for local violations.
London May 14 The House of Commons read a petition from Ireland opposing a bill to remove legal restrictions on Catholics in Great Britain. The bill would allow the church to acquire property in England and to hold the office of lord chancellor and to entry into lord lieutenant duties for Catholics. If enacted it would restore powers lost since the reign of Henry VII.
Erlin E Bowen of New York was arrested in Alexandria for attempting long distance calls to Mrs Taft. Burton Powell, who warned Taft of a Black Hand plot, was declared insane by a lunacy commission in Washington and may be sent to an asylum.
In Moscow on May 11 the trial of a social democratic organization concluded with eighteen members sentenced to perpetual exile in Siberia and twenty others given prison terms. Several prominent figures were among the prisoners.
James Harris of Richmond and Mary Kennon of Louisa were married in a police chief office by Rev. Dr. James Buchan. The marriage followed the arrest of Harries for bringing the girl to town with a promise of marriage amid illegal relations. Ada Morrie approved the match. judge Crutchfield dismissed the case after Harrie agreed to terms.
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