Daily Telegraph Contact and Postal Instructions
Published daily except Monday. Address communications and remittances to Daily Telegraph Printing Co Bluefield West Virginia Box 721. All notices to the paper go to Daily Telegraph Printing Co. Box 721 Bluefield WV. Telephone numbers for business and editorial strictly for office use.
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Daily Telegraph Printing CO
Bland Street
Bluefield
W. Va
Daily Telegraph
Daily Telegraph Printing CC
Democratic convention not licensing body sparks letter
A signed letter to the Daily Leader argues the Democratic convention did not handle saloon license decisions. It accuses the Daily Telegraph of misreporting council actions and defends press coverage as equivalent to local proceedings. Wisconsin La Follette and Illinois Cannons delegates receive mention as party tensions rise.
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Daily Leader
Daily Telegraph
Daly Telegraph
League
Hawke
Wisconsin
la Follette
Illinois
Minnesota Governor Johnson Hints at Nonaggression Toward Bryan
The Minnesota governor signals a receptive stance in the Democratic nomination race, saying he would not pursue aggressive war against Bryan. He praises Bryan as a man but remains wary of Nina and the nominee, while conservative boosters back his stance as Bryanites watch closely for counter moves in Denver and beyond.
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Johnson
Minnesota
Bryan
Hiryan
Ninas
Bryanites
Denver
The Price of Meats Debate Heats Up In Market Inquiry
Commercial authorities probe meat price spikes at wholesale and retail. They acknowledge overall ample supply but note record high fresh meat costs. Some officials warn against unprincipled market manipulation harming families on moderate incomes.
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Wirolesse
Prices and boycott as a means to curb profiteering
The text argues that a general determination to consume less meat and reduce dependence on manipulated prices could function as a boycott. It suggests applying the same self restraint to other goods whose prices have been artificially raised, noting such a boycott would lack moral or legal objection.
American influence in British politics rises with US linked figures
The piece notes British leadership increasingly includes individuals with American ties, citing Lewis Harcourt and Winston Churchill as possible cabinet figures. It mentions Henry M. Stanley’s career in Britain and other Americans in Parliament, highlighting growing American influence in UK politics. It ends with a curious aside about trade of snow shovels for lawn hose sections.
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England
Lewis Harcourt
Winston Churchill
Henry M. Stanley
House of Commons
Is It Time to Give the Aristocracy a Chance
The piece argues against demonizing the wealthy and suggests that the rich face a lack of meaningful work and public purpose. It notes public irritation at idle privilege, calls for real outlets for the leisure class, and asks whether society should provide a constructive role for the affluent. It also mentions political commentary and unrelated ads for remedies.
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New York Globe and Commercial Advertiser
Satan
Vanity Square
Sutton Ties Candidacy to May Republican Convention
The column announces A. M. Sutton as a candidate for prosecuting attorney of the county, subject to the Republican county convention on May 16, 1908. It notes formal authorization and party process guiding the candidacy.
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A. M. Sutton
Bluefield
Local Republicans announce several candidate declarations
Multiple notices from Davis Thorn and others announce runs for county commissioner board of supervisors and Mercer county assessor. M F Matheny of Beckley is named as Republican candidate for West Virginia state senate seventh district. The notices call for convention support and urge unity within the party.
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Board of Supervisors
Raleight County
Senatoria
M. F. Matheny
Beckley
West Virginia
State Senate
Matheny
Cheney and Coads advertised cures and banquet catering in ad dense page
An advertisement touts Cheney and Co as selling internally dosed cure all remedies with a one hundred dollar promise if uncured, plus circulars and testimonials. It also lists banquet catering by Ernest Arters with various meats and seafood, a testimonial for Electric Bitters from C Parthing, and local druggists selling Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with user endorsement.
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DeWitt
Hall
F. J. Cheney, & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & CO
Roledo
Mr. C. Parthing
Mill Creek
Ind
Ter
Fife
Electric Bitters
All Drug Store
Lost cashier's check warns not to honor payment
A $200 cashier's check drawn to T. J. Phelps from The City National Bank Roanoke Va was lost in transit by mail and must not be honored. T. J. Phelps notes he has halted employment. A Manitoba editor praises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for biliousness and sedentary life with a 25 cent price and free samples at local drug stores.
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T. J. Phelps
Niional Bank
Roanoke
Manitoba
Chamberlain
West End Drug Co
East End
Bluefield Pharmacy
Virginia
Lem
Sil Mutual
Richmond
Pitman, Gregg and Kimball
Sliver
Underwood
Remington and Smith
W. H. Cunningham
Bluefield
W. VA
Miners and Salesmen Sought in Coal Regions
Multiple notices call for miners to operate Sullivan mining machines in Jared West Virginia and Springton West Virginia with good wages and biweekly pay. A Roanoke Virginia sales position seeks a coalfields salesman on commission for Magic City and P Co. Also a Springton mining company seeks about twenty road pick miners.
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Sullivan
United States Coal and Coke Company
Jared
W. Va
Sun
Oalfields
Magic City
P. Co
Roanoke
Springton
M. J. Jounders
New Discovery Restores Skippers Man After Pneumonia Fight
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia recalls a near fatal pneumonia episode in 1906. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with rapid relief after two and a half bottles, calling it the best remedy for coughs and lung disease. Trial bottle offered free with guarantee and affordable pricing.
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Jesse P. Morris
Skippers
Dr. King
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Ernest Arters
Uniontown EL
Alex Fleming
First National Bank
Uniontown
Gaston
Pasco
United States
Naker
McCollock's
Care Daily Telegraph
al Reference
R. T
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Bluefield Telegraph
R. L. Graham
Rogerd Street
Matthews & Ashworth
J. Ashworth
Best In the
Kelly & Moyers
South Blood Street
Tip Top
T. R. Smoot
P. O
Ead
D. Rice
McComas
Cleveland
A. C. Bailey
Princeton Avenue
W. H. Harry & Co
Death
Bluefield Normal & Business College
Nic Wharfolk
Norfolk
Shenandoah
Pullman
New York
Hagertown
Lynchburg
Shenandoah Valley
Philadelphia
Gary
Kenova
Columbus
Cincinnati
C. C. B. Pocahontas
United States Geological Survey
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Great Britain
Germany
Austria
United States Navy
Castner
Curran & Bullitt
C.C. B. Pocahontas Smokeless Coal
Arcade
South 15Th Street
New York City
N. Y
Congress Street
Boston
Citizens’ Bank
Neave
Old Colony
Chicago
Terry
Ubell. Smyth & Company
Fenchurch Avenue
B. C
Bluefield Trust
Bankers
K. & M. Building
Bluefield, W. VA
Secret Society News
C.F
Bluefield Lodge No
A.I
A.M
Masonic Hall
Lazarus B'd'g
Princeton Ave
Bluefield Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Old Masonic Hall
WM. T. Jenkins
Birefield
Lazarus
Lazarus & CO Rice
W.va
Bluefield Water Works
WM. McCarthy
Eng
R & Upt Cc
G. Betelle
Cashier
Kéeley
Bluefield Transfer Co
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