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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1908
Page
4
The Republicans plan an afternoon session to name a municipal ticket amid talk of unity versus factional strife. The Daily Telegraph defends its coverage of city council votes and reiterates support for a proposed prohibition amendment submission to West Virginia voters.
congressman Janes A Hughes of this district asks for a 2.54 million dollar federal building appropriation endorsed by the supervising architect. He urged the committee in person, saying the Bluefield project will be longer lasting and better meet future needs. Supporters hail his efforts and expect renomination with a strong majority. The piece reflects party tensions over convention timing and campaign framing.
The piece blasts waste paper afflicting streets and calls for public cleanliness while noting political shifts in Logan county. It also promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy, touting a $100 reward for cure failures and urging readers to seek testimonials.
W B Honaker announces re election candidacy for Mercer county circuit court clerk. nomination to be decided at the Republican convention in Bluefield on May 16, 1908.
Authorized notice declares A. M. Sutton as a candidate for the county prosecuting attorney role, pending the Republican county convention on May 16, 1908, in this county.
At the request of voters I announce my candidacy for reelection as county court commissioner. I will seek the Republican mass convention support in Blueheld on May 16, 1908, and respectfully ask the aid of friends and constituents.
Raleigh county Republicans nominate M. F. Matheny of Teckley West Virginia for state senate urging inquiry into his public and private character. They praise his bar and business success as evidence of fitness and request a unanimous nomination. Also Mercer county voter announces candidacy for county assessor pending Republican convention. Hanna’s Lustro Finish advertised for sale by Eureka Hardware Co.
A Mass Convention of Mercer County Republicans is set for May 16 1908 at 11:00 AM in Bluefield to choose 24 delegates for the State Nominating Convention in Charleston and to nominate county officers for the November 3 1908 election. Also selects executive committee members and district officers. votes allocated by Roosevelt 1904 results are listed by district.
Officials announce a Republican convention for West Virginia Seventh Senate District to be held May 1 1908 in Hinton Summers County at 2 PM to nominate a candidate for the November 3 1908 election. Delegates from Summers Mercer and other counties are listed with voting thresholds and a convention committee will be chosen.
Classified column offers single cent per word ads with cash in advance and signatures counted. Also includes a sample medical USP for Dr King s New Life Pills promoting relief from indigestion and jaundice with a 25 cent price.
The Beaver Pond Board of Education invites bids for excavation of the high school site at Third and Thomas streets. Bids due by April 16 at 4 p m. Plans at NY KE & KE L Shuttlebarger, architects. Bond required in double estimated cost. Board may reject all bids. Send to BF Bowman secretary Bluefield WV 4-12-46.
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia recounts a spring 1906 pneumonia scare and a fearful cough that prompted him to try Dr. King's New Discovery. After two and a half bottles he recovered fully and declares it the best remedy for coughs and lung disease worldwide. Sold at drug stores with guarantee. 50c and 1.00. trial bottle free.
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