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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
1
Hot Springs Virginia August 13 Judge Taft said he will not publish a comment on Mr Bryans acceptance speech and will read it before replying if needed His next speech will be given here in a week to a Virginia Republican rally with Mr Vorys and West Virginia politicians present awaiting further word from A C Scherr
A pending Republican candidate for governor arrives and discussions are expected tomorrow about how questions will be posed to the Republican National Committee. The aim is to decide which of two state tickets will be recognized or to eliminate one.
S P Davis of near Coeburn Virginia endures years of misfortune. A brother died five years ago his wife died of consumption last month and his house burned last week killing his two children who were trapped in the blaze. Davis survived with burns and typhoid. Local citizens donated seventy five dollars and lumber for a new house.
Toronto reports Professor Goldwin Smith, famed historian and publicist, turned eighty five today at The Grange. Messages of congratulations arrived from England Canada and the United States to honor the renowned adopted Canadian.
Dr L H Clark of Kyle McDowell County won the unanimous Democratic nomination for the Fifth congressional district at yesterday's convention. Jairus Collins withdrew after backing Clark. Resolutions denounced attacks on Geo I Neal of Cabell and praised his integrity. The convention discussed Lincoln County proxy issues and balloting transfers shifted votes toward Williamson with 1164 to Peters 893.
Delegates gathered to elect committees and approve resolutions. W. E. Ross read a platform reaffirming Democratic principles from Jefferson to Bryan and denouncing attacks on George J. Neal. The vote on the resolutions was unanimous as the convention resumed after a lengthy roll call.
J Frank Cordova the unfrocked South River pastor will be released at eight tomorrow after serving three years four months and eleven days for his affinity case. He eloped with Julia Bowne a choir singer from South River and was sentenced to five years in prison. He plans Newark as home with Bowne awaiting in retirement at Ocean Grove.
A brisk note praises Blue Ribbon Flavoring Extracts for home use, claiming superior flavor and widespread favor among housekeepers. The advertisement-style praise highlights quality and best-ever perception.
Dilworth Porter delivers a firm in-stock statement promising genuine quality rather than lesser substitutes. The slogan emphasizes authenticity and availability.
Mayors and other city officials from Virginia’s leading municipalities convene in Norfolk on August 13 to discuss urban issues, governance, and regional cooperation among major towns and counties.
Mayors from Old Dominion gathered for the Virginia League of Municipalities opening session. They will discuss welfare and government topics over several days and visit naval yard sites in Norfolk Portsmouth and Newport News.
The Forbes trophy balloon race starts from North Adams Massachusetts with five entrants. Pilots must select a landing town outside a 30 mile radius and within 10 miles of the post office. ties broken by closest landing. Pilot balloons will rise before start to gauge upper wind directions.
Lincoln Neb August 13 announces the Democratic campaign text book will include the party platform Bryans letter and speech of acceptance with tariff and trusts speeches to follow by Arvan. It will be published by September 1. Joseph Daniels says the book avoids heavy figures and each plank will feature favorable comments from both Democratic and Republican presses.
In New Marlboro, Massachusetts, a monument was unveiled to Elihu Burritt the originator of the International Peace movement. The ceremony attracted many visitors and featured notable observances.
William J. Bryan receives invitations to visit many regions including Alabama and other southern states. He weighs trips to Montgomery and Montgomery related events, amid talks of securing electoral votes. A Nebraska farmer presented a large gourd “big stick” while Bryan emphasized leading through love, not fear.
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