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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1909
Page
4
The piece critiques Bluefield police court practice under a new city charter. It notes fines of 200 dollars and 30 day jail limits conflict with Johnson law and charter provisions. It questions legality and urges fines be set by law. The editorial also touches on Ohio county taxes and political commentary.
The piece foresees a wave of entertainment figures linked to Abdul Hamid and his harem traveling to American audiences. It recalls past sensational acts from Cairo and Chicago, noting echoes across fairs and county circuits and hinting at royal scandals reappearing on stage.
The so called sisters hailed as favorites of the exiled tyrant of Turkey travel with priceless jewelry items from the monarch. They perform a limited engagement in London before touring abroad. Reports say others pack precious gems into valises and buy rail tickets.
Washington July 31 The Seattle exposition lures crowds as governors Hughes Johnson and Deneen plan appearances for New York Minnesota Illinois Days. Taft and family visit Gloucester for an outdoor pageant. Virginia primary pits Tucker against Mann for governor. Cleveland votes on Tom Johnsons three cent fare plan. Emperor Nicholas visits King Edward at Cowes with a fleet review to follow.
Duxbury Mass held a public carnival to honor the landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth and the arrival of Myles Standish John Alden and other pilgrims. A Myles Standish monument dedication and an address by Hon. John D Long accompanied historical pageants depicting Pilgrim events in England Holland and America.
The new Lincoln cent bears the head of Abraham Lincoln replacing the Indian design. Distribution will begin Monday with the Philadelphia mint producing the coins for circulation across the United States.
Ansted and Burk Company mills in Springfield Ohio ship William Tell Flour from carefully stored wheat. The wheat is hermetically sealed and cleaned six times before grinding. Bags are sealed by machines and the flour is marketed as lightest white bread and wholesome pastries.
The text notes over 30 million new Lincoln coins on hand to fulfill bank orders while 1.65 billion of the old Indian head pennies remain in circulation, suggesting it will be many years before the Lincoln coin fully replaces the Indian head design.
Washington today received bids to tear down the Ana Costa bridge a landmark once used by John Wilkes Booth to flee after Lincoln's shooting. The old span has been replaced by a new structure linking Washington with the Anacosta suburb.
Galveston launches its first annual Cotton Carnival with a large turnout of visitors from Texas and nearby states. The festivities, featuring open air attractions and native participation, will run for ten days of merriment and pleasure.
St Petersburg July 31. Beginning tomorrow the Russian telegraph system will use twenty four hour clocks with numerals from thirteen to twenty three indicating afternoon hours.
Ambassador Thompson in Mexico City and Vice Consul Pangbura in Acapulco dispatch warnings on a strong earthquake. Both say the damage aligns with last night’s press reports. Foley’s Kidney Remedy advertised with a Wayne West Virginia testimonial.
A Bluefield resident confirms prior Doan's Kidney Pills testimonials as lasting relief for back and kidney pain. She details severe morning lameness, kidney secretions, and relief after using Doan's from John L. Crockett's drug store, ending with continued freedom from kidney trouble. Sold by all dealers. 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY, sole U. S. agents.
Notice of annual meeting of Booth Bowen Coal and Coke Company stockholders at Bramwell West Virginia in their office on Friday August 6 1909 at 10 o clock a m to elect officers and a board of directors and to transact other business as may come before the meeting Harry Bowen President S A Toy Secretary 7 17 tdm
Hut Andrews and Thomas marks twenty four years in business guaranteeing high quality of Monitor and Jefferson products. The firm highlights long standing service and reliable craftsmanship to its customers.
The article promotes Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a reliable medicine to prevent dangerous outcomes if given early. It notes long use and consistent success and lists West End Pharmacy East End Pharmacy and Binefield Pharmacy as sellers.
Just received at Samuel Turk. New skirts offered today at special low prices with Panama edition styling.
Geoge A. Shirey of Costner Curran Pullitt coal interests in Bluefield and Pocahontas denies any lumber business and doubts future involvement He is known as a coal man though some recall Roanoke Times calling him a lumberman Others insist he is a lumberman while he insists he is not and that views vary among people.
The board of affairs adjourned from Friday night and then again last night until 9 o clock Monday morning due to Mr Kable not returning. Several matters await council review Monday with some referred to Mr Kahle s department. Kahle is away fishing at Dante and municipal matters are not urgent without his presence.
An old advertisement lists Hall's Catarrh Cure and Foley's Urine Laxative with claims and prices. It also notes Monitor Flour and includes notice of the Shelbu ana Coal & Coke Co annual meeting set for August 10, 1909, at 1 p.m. in Giotto Mercer county West Virginia with officers Walker and Andersen.
An Ohio or New England club scene praises Monitor Pulverized flour and Jefferson Wheat, with endorsements from Col. C H Tiglew and Foley's Kidney Remedy advertised for back ache rheumatism and urinary issues, urging use of quality products in society circles.
The ad asserts strong confidence in Kodol to relieve indigestion, claiming guaranteed benefits even for first or subsequent attacks. It emphasizes harmlessness and invites trial at no cost if it fails.
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