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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
1
Boston April 9 Taft supporters are set to press an instructed delegation at the Massachusetts state convention opening at Tremont Temple. The Taft camp predicts heated debate as caucuses show Taft backers in the majority while many supporters oppose pledging Massachusetts delegates to vote for him.
Party members split over the plan with Taft supporters seeking instructions and others resisting. Four delegates at large appear likely: Seniors Lodge Crewe ex Governor Bates and Sidney Rigney a wealthy Attleboro manufacturer.
Brussels reports King Leopold marking his seventy third birthday while on an extended spring sojourn on the Riviera. Illness has kept him largely out of public view though his condition shows improvement. A sensational tale links him to a German lover on a Paris visit, but such rumors are uncertain and not new.
Hannahs Green Seal Paint advertised for sale by Mureka Hardware Co with mention of seller and availability through Bluefield Feed Co. Includes note about Schumacher's Stock Feed and its appeal to various breeds. Product emphasis on paint quality and local hardware supply.
Norfolk Va April 9 Four times in the shadow of the gallows and three respites mark the case of Leo Thurman who faces the scaffold tomorrow unless Governor Swanson grants intercession. He murdered Walter P Dolsen in February 1906 in a lodging house in Norfolk and hid the body in a trunk. Thurman was later captured in Vancouver and returned for trial where insanity was unsuccessfully urged as a defense.
In Washington on April 9 the Democrats forced quorum bids, pressed business, and sent both the army and fortifications appropriation bills to conference. The revenue cutter efficiency bill advanced with Democratic aid, explosives transport rules were considered, and labor liability legislation moved to the president. The Indian bill faced conference retry. Senate passed the labor bill without amendment and adjourned until Monday.
Washington April 9 Senator Foraker gave notice that next Tuesday he would address the senate on the Brownsville affray. The report notes the focus on the incident and the senator's planned remarks in the chamber.
Washington April 9 Fort y three years ago today 1865 Gen U S Grant received the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia from Gen Robert E Lee at Appomattox Court House Va This surrender marked the end of the Civil War and the fall of the Confederacy Gen Lee faced his conqueror himself and earned the world respect Joshua L Chamberlain of Massachusetts survives to recall the parade at surrender
Mrs Emma Reiss, 32, found dead in a pool of blood with a gunshot wound to the head at Economy Station. Her husband William Reiss, proprietor of the Eco demy hotel and a meat market, confessed alleged to have fired two shots after a late night altercation.
The store advertises canned corn three for 25e and a range of grocery goods at reduced prices. Specials run Friday to Saturday April 10 and 11 featuring good tomatoes in ½ can lots for 25e. Delivery on larger orders. cash only policy stated. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup recommended for colds.
Morris Rosenberg announces 40 percent off the entire spring stock of men's and boy's suits shoes and haberdashery. He highlights Peck & Co. clothing with hundreds of suits in stock at reduced prices including 50 suits at 8.75 and 265 suits at 9.75 with sizes available across ranges formerly priced between 15.50 and 28.00. The sale is at 239 Princeton Ave.
President Roosevelt urges Congress to pass stronger measures to stop anarchist influence and sedition. Attorney General Bona Parte reviews legal angles, noting no federal statute criminalizes each publication but Congress has power to make such publications criminal. The report cites use of mail to prevent crime and calls for broader regulation.
The Virginia versus West Virginia debt dispute had a preliminary hearing in the United States Supreme Court regarding the form of an order to appoint a master to take testimony. Counsel for bondholders Holmes Conrad and for Virginia were present, with Randolph Harrison and Virginia’s attorney general arguing the state's position, while Spooner and Carlisle supported West Virginia.
Albany April 9 Governor Hughes sent a special message to the legislature urging action on race track gambling and Wall Street conditions. He referenced the Hart-Agnew bills and urged prompt consideration.
The governor urges enactment of measures to abolish discrimination in favor of race track gambling and notes the upper house's failure to pass reforms after lower house approval. He warns the constitution’s mandate remains and signals a possible extra session around May 11.
New York reports Harriman backs new three year six percent notes at 95 percent of face value, saving the Erie railroad from receivership after Morgan plan failed. Old notes maturing yesterday traded at 90 or less, enabling a potential discount and re discount for investors. Wheat prospects improve in agricultural districts while stock markets open irregularly ahead of key Steel Corp meeting and New York State Republican convention. Norfolk and Western shows slight activity, coal regions aided by nationwide strike trends.
Conventions in Manhattan and Bronx districts chose delegates and alternates to the Republican National Convention. In six districts including the 10th 11th 12th 18th 15th and 17th delegates were instructed to support Gov Hughes for the presidency until nominated or his withdrawal. Kings County districts endorsed Roosevelt administration and Hughes.
Secretary William H. Taft was guest of honor and sole speaker at a Cincinnati banquet hosted by the Phoenix club with over three hundred attendees. He discussed the Panama Canal progress and visited League Park to watch Cincinnati native National League team beat the capital city's American League club.
The Democratic convention approved a full city ticket led by Mayor Frank M. Peters and Recorder Joseph E. Crockett with Treasurer A Ho Land and Supervisor Frazier Stowers. Council candidates include J J Clark and six ward nominees. The gathering in the Bailey building drew nearly 200 supporters as committee reports and a short speech by Rev D K Hawk preceded the vote.
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