26 Nov 1910
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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1910
Page
1
Newark reports show about 400 people in the six story building when the blaze started. By noon 15 bodies recovered, 30 missing, 75 hospitalized, many mortally wounded. later bulletins suggest over 100 dead, with 60 badly injured. One hundred girls trapped as flames roared through combustibles, panic and trampling in a frantic escape.
In Pretoria the Duke of Connaught laid foundation stones for new government buildings amid royal and Boer cheers. The royal party, after a week in South Africa, will sail next Saturday on the Balmoral Castle. Durban awaits ceremonies with troop review and the laying of foundation stones for a Technical Institute.
M. G. Witten, confined to his room for three weeks with typhoid fever, is out on the streets today. He remains weak but shows steady recovery and expects to return to normal shortly.
W. E. Ross returned last night from Richmond where he attended the international aviation meet. He notes the event was entirely successful and believes aviation will become a general mode of locomotion in the very near future. He also took in the Virginia Carolina football game.
Plans now maturing may bring a new job printing plant to Bluefield. The ground has been thoroughly gone over, and the promoters believe success awaits. The moderate initial plant will use modern equipment and could expand later to become a leading public office in the state, with names withheld for now due to unsettled affairs.
London reports the Duchess of Roxburgh will host a grand fancy dress ball next coronation season attended by the King and most royal youths. It notes a century since a monarch wore court costume at such an event and mentions a blackmail plot tied to the Crown Jewels mystery linked to Dublin Castle.
Miss Mattie Bosworth Becker daughter of Mr and Mrs W S Becker and Mr O Jenkins will be united in marriage this evening at 7 at the bride’s home. Dr Samuel Moore will perform the service followed by a bridal supper. The couple plan a wedding tour to New York and eastern cities.
Italian composer Moneagul sails to New York as Mascagul arrives to oversee the initial performance of Yehiel at the New Theatre. A postponement occurred due to delays in orchestration with production now cut after the holidays. Reactions abroad accuse the composer of treachery prompting calls to the Italian Parliament to bar departure.
A large crowd fills Franklin Field for the annual Army versus Navy game with two thirds of seats taken by military personnel and students. Both sides express confidence, and substantial bets are expected after the game. Analysts view the Army squad as favored.
At a regular board meeting in Weld night, W B McArdle urged installing a municipal sewer and septic tank in South Whitefield at about 15000 dollars. Mr Arter argued the project is necessary due to health concerns and that residents favor the sanitary measure. The board will review the matter amid other minor items.
Reported unrest among Greek residents in Graham as an incident near the Norfolk & Western line left a man with a severely injured foot. Doctors say amputation will not be required after surgical evaluation.
Mayor Seidel backs a municipal amusement ball in Milwaukee to offer free or low cost entertainment for all. Six hundred attendees are expected as prominent society figures and Congressman-elect Berger may attend. admission is five cents with strict supervision to curb undesirables. Clergymen and locals back the idea as a wholesome substitute to vice.
Bluestone Traction plans a monthly minimum charge starting December reading meters. The company cites higher costs for reading and connections and says charges under 7 cents per month do not allow for a legitimate profit. The Leader notes other firms set minimums from $1.00 to $1.50, while local minimum will be one cent per month.
A man arrested Thursday night in Hailey was turned over to Virginia officers after allegedly escaping from a penitentiary sentence in Tazewell County. The suspect, reported by Minefield police, was in custody when the transfer occurred this afternoon.
In St Paul on November 26 an athletic banquet outlined the plan for the leading colleges. Arrangements will be made for the Northwestern Avenue tour event to be held on February 3. The program of events, judges, and officials will be announced.
A notice instructs that all notices must be handed in by Friday evening before 1 o clock for publication. It explains late arrivals will be charged at regular advertising rates and urges earlier submissions to meet deadlines.
Rio de Janeiro reports a night of terror as battleships left harbor under secrecy about amnesty terms. By morning the ships returned and declared acceptance of peace terms and will surrender to the authors Hew.
The drafting of the New Mexico Constitution concluded after long sessions and heavy debate. The document features an elected corporation commission, a referendum mechanism, and provisions tying state debts to the new framework while ensuring protections for diverse groups amid concerns over federal acts and land regulation.
Egypt reports a cotton crop near 700 million pounds for the year, with earlier estimates at about 650 million. The piece mentions a forthcoming vote on constitutional changes, including taxation, election rules, and universal suffrage elements, plus provisions affecting education and state finances.
A fragmentary report from New York depicts a mix of social rituals and reform talk. It references a patroness and the Brooks Society Colony, education aims, and a controversial note on public budgets. A description of urban dining includes a heavy soup, tomato, and porridge meal, with hints of cost and scarcity.
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