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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
1
Lisbon papers expose a royal service scandal involving Count Margatho and his wife the countess. The countess and infant were found imprisoned in a garret after eleven months, her appearance aged and worn, with her servants confessing to close confinement. She offers no explanation for the alleged cruelty.
The physician team fears for the mother while hoping the child survives. The count defends his wife allowing a naval officer to show attention. King Manuel cancels a planned visit and removes the count from court position and emoluments. Prosecution for inhuman cruelty is likely.
Kansas City August 26 The Associated Advertising Clubs of America open their annual convention with Honest Advertising as the keynote. Delegates consider Amending the Auduchon bill to compel publishers to publish sworn circulation statements on editorial pages. Proposals seek curtailing postmaster fraud orders by transferring authority to federal courts with hearings before loss of mail privileges.
Notice informs readers the Bluefield Telephone Company directory closes on September 1. Those moving or needing service should contact contract agent by phone 384 to ensure their names are listed. Signed by W. P. Hawley, General Manager. August 18, 1908. Subscribe for the Daily Telegraph.
In Hot Springs Virginia Judge Taft labels a proposed government deposit guarantee as reckless banking and an inducement to speculation. He notes Democratic support would require insurance funds and cites a New York panic. Taft also discusses Virginia campaign plans with Slemp and Martin and travels by rail to Bass Island for a fishing week.
At Ballston New York on August 26 Governor Hughes faced open hostility from trotters owners at the Saratoga county fair protesting attempts to curb gambling. Officials pressured the jockeys but the races did not start until the governor left the grounds.
Four Philadelphia firemen were injured when a wall collapsed amid a blaze that wiped out the Over brook Carpet Company building. The incident caused an estimated $100,000 in property damage. one firefighter suffered serious injuries.
The United States battleship fleet sails from Sydney and is expected to arrive in Melbourne on Saturday. The voyage marks a significant naval movement with ships likely docking at Melbourne harbor. Aircraft, crews, and support vessels accompany the fleet as observers monitor the journey.
A fleet of American battleships led by Rear Admiral Sperry will depart tomorrow for Melbourne, arriving August 29 and staying about a week. The voyage covers 573 miles from the current location.
Carolinas and Georgia floods rupture a dam six miles above Augusta sending Savannah River water into a canal and flooding the city six to twelve feet. A bridge collapsed and three deaths are reported, with communications restored via a telegraph wire. Financial losses near a half million.
In Terre Haute Indiana on August 246 the local charter of Clinchfield The Coal of Quality was revoked by National President Lewis of the United Mine Workers of America after failing to persuade Hudson mine miners to return to work. A Daily Telegraph advertisement urges ordering coal through an A at Je dealer or Clinchfield Coal Corporation Roanoke Virginia while cars and prices stay favorable.
In Salem Illinois Democratic candidate William J. Urvan drew a large crowd and urged Roosevelt Republicans to support the ticket. He criticized Taft, claimed he is the rightful heir to reform, and said he is the next of blood in the reform business. He argued the people rule and criticized party hegemony.
Mr Bryan condemned corporate influence that funds electors to place allies in power and mortgage them to benefactors. He argued House rules destroy people’s control and turn Congress into a despotism while addressing tariff and trust remedies from Des Moines and Indianapolis. He departed for Topeka after a layover in Kansas City.
Washington August 26 Union labor's effort to aid Bryan in the national campaign centers on AFL officers plans devised by Samuel Gompers to swing the labor vote. National Chairman Mack announced approval of the strategy before leaving for New York. He spoke by long distance with National Committeeman McGraw at Grafton West Virginia and Congressman Talbott of Maryland. Maryland and West Virginia are described as highly satisfactory.
Des Moines Aug 26 The corn growers day at the Iowa State Fair opened with hopes of a record attendance. The program includes an address by Secretary of Agriculture Wilson and a county committees conference to perfect plans for the next winter’s corn show at the agricultural college in Ames.
Advertisements urge shoppers to choose Blue Ribbon vanilla from their grocer with claim of superior flavor and value. Other lines promote Clinaifield Coal and Kodol for stomach disorders with assurance of relief and availability through all druggists.
In Charlotte the Republican state convention met at noon with large attendance and strong enthusiasm. Leaders voiced hope to win the fall contest for Taft and a capable governor candidate against W. W. Kitchin. Several men were named as potential gubernatorial nominees including John W. Ries and C Elwood Cox. Cyrus Thompson was also urged though he may refuse. Harry Skinner and Judge W P Bynum were among other names mentioned for top ticket roles.
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