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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
4
The Daily Telegraph lists editorial and mailing addresses at 8 Blank Street and Box 721 Bluefield West Virginia. It states no individuals are tied to the paper for mail matters and provides editorial room telephone numbers No 14 J and No 14 L.
The slate lists Taft for President with Sherman as VP, Swisher for Governor, Reed for Secretary of State, Durst for Auditor, Long for Treasurer, Conley for Attorney General, Shawkey for State Superintendent, Hughes for War Congress, Robinson Miller Williams for Court of Appeals, Holmes for State Senate, Ellison for Sheriff, Hawley Lilly for House of Delegates, Sutton for Prosecuting Attorney, Honer for Circuit Court, Bow man for County Clerk, Thorn for County Commissioner, Hyton for Assessor, Walker for Surveyor, God bey Kersey for Justices, Shirey for Board of Education, and Pennington Haley as War Constables.
A plan suggests acquiring land south of the city hall to lay walks plant trees and build a small park with arbors and seats. It notes the hillside eye sore could be turned into a retreat at low cost. The piece also mentions Ed Matte Vermont woodcutter wagering to chop six cords of wood in one forenoon.
The Intelligencer News-Dispatch and State Journal emphasize urgent need for medicine and declare strong public concern. The outlets vow to stand firm and demonstrate resolve to address shortages and reassure readers.
Excerpts reveal a performer’s anxious mood as they discuss a tropical calm masking panic over Swisher and state committee. The writer laments vocabulary limits for expressing fear and notes irritation at the idea of being compared to a mosquito.
Citizens discuss improving Bluefield with modern fire fighting facilities and a new city hall. Backers say the project mirrors the value of new streets and insurance savings will cover costs in a few years. The piece notes seasonality and weather as a curious aside.
A columnist argues for direct election of Senators while praising the constitutional process. The piece humorously notes peach crop resilience amid price trends and ends with a musing about wearing a new derby as winter nears.
The Old Liner attacks auditor Scherr’s four-year term under Governor White, citing $120,000 earnings before cuts and alleged disloyalty. It also notes family salaries under Dawson, with Julius Scherr and J. W. receiving 2000 and 2500 dollars, and hints at future appointments for Scherr’s sons if the auditor becomes governor. The piece then pivots to a health ad for Hall’s Catarrh Cure, claiming deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tubes and offering a cure claim with a money-back promise.
Mrs. BE Pierson of Auburn Centre Pennsylvania touts Dr King s New Discovery as a remedy that cures long standing throat and lung trouble when others fail. The remedy sold by druggists at 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle free. Kodol touted for stomach disorders also sold by druggists.
Eureka California reports two strong earthquakes this morning with shocks at 3:00 and 5:45. The first caused wall damage and broken crockery but no injuries. court house walls had slight cracks yet overall damage is not serious. Broad dispatches from Chicago and Milwaukee confirm a heavy Eureka quake with no stated damage.
In Geneva on August 18 the likely outcome of a Young Turk meeting is a forced abdication of Sultan Abdul Hamid and the enthronement of his brother. The committee remains divided over keeping Abdul Hamid on the throne, yet their military training could enable a swift overthrow if they choose.
Mexico City reports two hungry bears invaded the hut of Herculano Flores in Fedeza de Cabello Jalisco and killed the Flores family including his wife and two children. The cries drew villagers who drove off the animals after the beasts had devoured the two children.
The Parseval dirigible faltered as it neared the landing area. A strong air current drove it downward from sixty feet, the gondola slamming into the ground and breaking Captain Von Krogh's arm.
Norfolk Western announces daily train departures from Roanoke and Bluefield with Pullman sleepers parlor and dining cars to New York Philadelphia Columbus Cincinnati and Chicago region. Services include Atlantic Shenandoah Valley connections with arrivals at Lynchburg Richmond Norfolk Welch Williamson Tazewell and Welchs.
Heirs of Joseph Ball a Revolutionary War soldier will file suit to recover land valued at 50 million dollars spanning Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The action targets property once held by Ball and seeks to establish rights across four states.
San Francisco reports Stanley Ketchell KOing Joe Thomas in the second round of a planned 20 round match. The note adds a quip about appearances and a local roundup of ads for Flat Top Roox and Stationery Co and Bluefield Feed.
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