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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
1
Mehmed Ali Bey, Turkish minister to the United States, admits receipt of recall from his government. The move follows changed Turkey conditions and is not surprising. Moundji Bey, consul general, named charge d affaires in New York awaiting a new Turkish minister.
Floyd Virginia August 11 the fifth trial of John Richards for Maurice Francis murder proceeds swiftly Judge Ingram maintains order and dispatch a jury was drawn August 3 the commonwealth closed its evidence Thursday the defense finished Friday Richards testified Saturday Prosecution Simmons and Calhoun Defense Scott Sowder Custer Howard and Howard anticipate a hung jury as in prior trials
London August 11 General Booth head of the Salvation Army remains a marvel of the age at eighty. He closes his fifth automobile tour through Great Britain after visiting many towns and addressing large gatherings with his staff. His next voyage will take him to South Africa to inspect Rhodesia and judge its suitability for British settlers. If favorable the Army will direct part of Canadian emigration to Rhodesia.
Rome reports a travelling dentist Francesco Vergani torn to death by a horse while tied to its tail by bystanders after he pulled out his former sweetheart Loise Ferrari's tongue. He had returned from eight years in America to find she wed another, sparking a deadly vigilante act and mob punishment.
Lincoln Nebraska August 11 preparations are complete for notifying William J Bryan of his presidential nomination. The event will be at the State Capitol grounds with a luncheon at the Lincoln Hotel and a large committee of officials from many states guiding ceremonies. The Lincoln celebration includes speeches by Henry PDP Clayton of Alabama and a brief acceptance by Bryan.
A bold retail slogan highlights the Dilworth Porter product line with claims of genuine quality and consistent stock. The campaign emphasizes reliability and availability over competing “just as good” options.
Vice Presidential nominee John W. Kern and Norman Mack confer with William Jennings Bryan on campaign strategy ahead of the notification event. They outline plans for financing and campaigning while expressing confidence in Democratic victory if all supporters rally.
Piqua Ohio August 11 officials plan investigations into the head on crash of two Western Ohio Traction Company suburban electric cars nine miles north of Piqua. Coroner J C Costello will open a formal inquiry to find who is responsible for four deaths and more than forty injuries. Most victims have been moved from local facilities, with two workers in critical condition.
In New York on August 11 Frank H Hitchcock and Cornelius N Bliss discussed financing the Republican campaign. It is practically settled that Bliss will join a nine member advisory committee acting as ways and means in coordination with the national committee. The exchange marks the first talks since the national convention before Hitchcock heads to Hot Springs Virginia to confer with Taft.
Several thousand prominent insurance men gather in St Paul for the annual National Association of Fire Insurance Agents meeting. The three day session features papers addresses and discussions on the insurance field with entertainment by Twin Cities insurers between business sessions.
A meeting in Chattanooga on August 11 gathers representatives from Atlanta Charlotte Memphis Columbia New Orleans Birmingham and other sizes to form a permanent Southern organization to advance commerce and industry through regional collaboration.
An old newspaper snippet promotes Blue Ribbon Lemon or Vanilla Extracts for flavor and advertises Kodol for stomach disorders. The ad notes Bluefield Mercantile Co and claims Kodol provides relief and is sold by all druggists.
Hot Springs Va Aug 11 With Arthur I Voros of Ohio Taft manager and Gus F Karger here and Frank H Hitchcock arriving tomorrow the Republican campaign shifts focus to Virginia mountains Voros will devote most time to local races while Hitchcock weighs an advisory committee of nine to fund the national drive Ohio tally adds 15000 to 20000 votes boosting Buckeye State plurality estimate to around 100000 The West Virginia issue will be discussed with a likely withdrawal of the Scherr independent ticket Taft golf and speeches fill the rest of the day
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