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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1908

Page

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Melbourne Awaits Fleet Amid City Decoration

Melbourne prepares for the American battleship fleet arrival with ten days of decorations. Ministers and MPs will greet the fleet at Port Phillip head as a reception committee leads a citywide illumination display. Flags of the United States and England adorn government buildings alongside portraits of King Edward Roosevelt and Admiral Sperry.

Melbourne Port Phillip Head United States England King Edward Roosevelt Admiral Sperry

Naval visit program includes dinners and reviews for fleet

The fleet's visit features a governor dinner and a Parliament House banquet for officers, a state government reception for 7 000 guests in the exhibition building, a Flemington meet with Stars and Stripes and Roosevelt handicaps, and trips to Dalhart with a miners’ demonstration plus reviews, luncheons, theatre parties, and rail and motor tours.

Carmichael Parliament House Mammoth Exhibition Building Flemington Dallarst Golden City

Remarkable Alaska wheat yield reported by rancher

Abra ham Adams of Juliaetta Idaho grows 700 acres of Alaska bearded wheat near Juliaetta southeast of Spokane. The crop, sown in fall 1906, yields 75,000 bushels with stalks six feet tall and 100 to 250 kernels per stalk. Agronomist W. M. Jardine will visit to investigate the field.

Spokane Wash Abraham Adams Juliaetta Ida Alaska W. M. Jardine Department of Agriculture Washington, D. C

Bluefield Telephone Directory Closes September 1

The Bluefield Telephone Company announces its new directory closes on Tuesday September 1. Those planning moves or desiring telephone service should contact the contract agent at phone 334 to ensure their names are listed. Sincerely, W P Hawley General Manager.

Bluefield Telephone Company

Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Excise Violators in County Seat

A county grand jury defies court orders and declines to return indictments against liquor law violators. The confrontation centers on enforcement of state liquor statutes and the attorney general's push for action. Local authorities warn of potential consequences if duty is not fulfilled.

Predicted Liquor Proclamation Tightens Lid Next Sunday

Governor Fort issued a proclamation threatening to send troops to enforce New Jersey liquor laws in Atlantic City prompting a public stir. In May's Landing the grand jury refused to indict excise violators, prompting Supreme Court Justice Trenchard to discharge it in anger. It is predicted liquor purchases will be much harder next Sunday at the seaside resort.

Atlantic City N. J Thomas W. Trenchard

Sergeant G. E. Orr Wins Pistol Match at Camp Perry

Sergeant C Ek Orr of Ohio won the national pistol match at Camp Perry on August 27, sealing the United States Army annual tournament. The event concluded the second annual meeting, noted as the largest and most successful in army history.

United States Army Camp Perry C. Ek. Orr Ohio

Brown & Co. Fight Bankruptcy Petition in U.S. Court

New York August 27 A O Brown & Co announces it will contest the bankruptcy petition filed against the firm in federal court by Frank V Strauss and others Edward F Buchanan a member of the suspended brokerage house said the action was announced tonight

New York A. O. Brown & Co United States Frank V. Strauss Edward F. Buchanan

Hud son miners refuse work after charter revocation defied

Terre Haute Indiana August 27 miners district No 11 officials openly defy President T L Lewis by recognizing Hudson mine workers as union men The local union backed by district officers refuses to return to work until the driver is reinstated.

Terre Haute Ind T. L. Lewis Hudson Mine Workers’ Union

Golf Championship Field Set for Seventy-Two Hole Test

The event runs over sixty six holes today and tomorrow with ten prize purses led by a $300 winner's and a gold medal. entrants include eastern pros and top amateurs, plus western players. Willie Anderson and Willie Smith are among favorites along with Joe Lloyd who beat Anderson in 1897. A winning score in the 290s is forecast as three opens this season stayed under 300.

Willie Anderson Willie Smith Joe Lloyd Anderson

Four speeches in one day by Mr Bryan

In Topeka Kansas W J Bryan spoke to a full auditorium on the guaranty of bank deposits. He delivered three earlier talks including a Garfield Park picnic speech on Fraternity and planned remarks aligned with the Kansas Republican convention backing deposit guarantees. He argued for a national guaranty bank over a postal savings option and rebuked Taft for favoring broader government reach.

Topeka Kan W. J. Bryan Garfield Park Knights of Pythias Fraternity Bryan Kansas City Kansas Postal Savings Bank Guaranty Bank Taft

Taft Farewell Gifts At Hot Springs Event

Three hundred fifty guests at the Homestead Hotel in Hot Springs Virginia presented Judge and Mrs Taft and Master Charlies Taft with silver loving cups as a farewell gesture. Purr McIntosh lectured and screened views of Judge Watt’s stay, with light speeches, music, and a reception for Judge Horace H Lurton of Tennessee.

Hot E Springs Homestead Hotel Taft Charlies Taft McIntosh Judge Watt Horace H. Lurton Tennessee

Miss Scherr Hurt In West Virginia Auto Crash

A motor car crash near Webster Springs injures Miss Scherr daughter of state auditor Arnold Scherr and Miss Sweet Mollohan daughter of Wesley Mollohan both from Charleston. Mollohan loses a leg and may have the other limb amputated. Lee Gorrell of the Holly River and Addison railroad driven car and suffers minor injuries, while Scherr and Mollohan ride in his private gasoline car.

Miss Sweet MollOhan Lee Gorrell Clarksburg W. Va Webster Springs Holly River Addison

Motion for Change of Venue in Beach Hargis Trial

In Lexington Kentucky on August 27 Judge Adams heard a motion for change of venue in the Beach Hargis case. The state's attorney filed the motion days ago and one prosecution witness was examined today. Many witnesses have been summoned, indicating the motion's hearing will extend several days.

Lexington Beach Hargis Jackson Adams

Rehearing Denied in Imitation Whiskey Case

United States Judge Thompson denied a motion for rehearing in the Union Distilling Co. et al. vs. Collector Kettemann et al. suit. The ruling held artificially colored spirits are not whiskey and must be branded as Imitation whiskey by revenue officers.

Cincinnati Ohio United States Thompson The Union Distilling Co. and Others Collector of Internal Revenue Kettemann

Neal named vice chairman of West Virginia Democrats

Parkersburg August 27 The Democratic state executive committee selected Hon George Neal of Huntington as vice chairman He is empowered to conduct the state campaign in conjunction with Chairman W L Bennett in this action aimed at guiding party efforts statewide.

Huntington Parkersburg W. Va Hon George. Neal Neal Eoijuness W. L. Bennett

Battleships Alabama and Maine Headed to Mediterranean Route

Washington reports the battleships Alabama and Maine have separated from the Atlantic fleet and, about a month ahead, approach Aden on a around the world voyage. They will pass the Red Sea and Suez into the Mediterranean to complete their mission.

Washington Alabama Maine World Aden Red Sea Suez Canal Mediterranean

Lincoln-Douglas Debates Fifty Year Jubilee in Freeport

A large celebration marked the fiftieth anniversary of the 1858 Freeport Lincoln-Douglas debate. Gen. Smith D. Atkins chaired the exercises with speakers including Senator DPolliver of Iowa Col. W. G. Davidson of Lewiston and Congressman Frank O. Lowden.

Freeport Gen Smith D. Atkins Dpolliver Iowa Col W. G. Davidson Lewiston Frank O. Lowden

Open Golf Championship at Myopia Hunt Club Opens

The fourteenth annual Open Championship begins today at the Myopia Hunt Club in Hamilton. Professionals and amateurs compete on equal terms for the national title under favorable conditions on the Boston links.

Boston Mass Myopia Hunt Club Hamilton

Christian Socialist Conference Opens in Asbury Park

The Asbury Park conference of the Christian Socialist Fellowship opened today with delegates from Connecticut New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland and Delaware. Speakers this afternoon included Miss May Coghlan Fitzpatrick of Brooklyn.

Asbury Park N. J The Christian Socialist Fellowship Connecticut New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland Delaware May Coghlan Fitzpatrick Brooklyn Kev

Notable Names Listed in City Proceedings

Maurice Thorner of New York Rev James L Smiley of Annapolis and George Strobell of Newark are named in the recent city proceedings as participants or witnesses in the ongoing matter.

Maurice Thorner New York James L. Smiley Annapolis George Strobell Newark

Democrats Open Eastern Headquarters in Hoffman House

The Eastern headquarters of the Democratic national committee opened today in New York. By early next week the campaign machinery is expected to be fully operational. The committee occupies nineteen rooms on the parlor floor of the Hoffman House, longtime Democratic headquarters in New York.

New York Democratic National Committee Hoffman House

Regatta Opens in Astoria With Northwest Oarsmen Watch

Astoria Oregon August 27 The fourteenth annual lower Columbia river regatta opens for three days drawing oarsmen from the northwest to Astoria. The program includes marine and land spectacles beside yacht racing launch racing and rowing contests.

Astoria Ore Northwest Lower Columbia River

Augusta Flood Forces Night in Trees Across City

In Augusta Georgia floodwaters receded to about forty feet with extensive damage estimated at 750000 to 1000000. Many residents spent the night in trees as water rushed through the city at high speed. Causes included ruined bridges, canal breaches, and disrupted services.

Augusta Savannah River Augusta Electric Railway Company

Blue Ribbon Vanilla Says Cooks Prefer It

A note on Blue Ribbon Vanilla widely used by top cooks for flavor over the past decade. The piece touts the bottle as a trusted staple in professional kitchens.

Vigilante mood in Pulaski hills after attempted assault

Roanoke dispatch reports a fourteen year old girl Margie Bosang assaulted at Magazine Street Pulaski. A mob searches hills north of town while the Sept 7 circuit court nears. Authorities warn to trust law, but lynching talk runs high.

Roanoke the Times Pulaski Margie Bosang Magazine Street M. J. Bosang Capt J. N. Bosang Jesse N. Bosang

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Genasco Ready Genasco the Miller Supply CO Bluefield, W. VA Bluefield Telephone CO W. P. Hawley Telephone Building Bland Bak Luefield, W. VA Union Bank and Trust Company Uefield, W Flat Top National E. L. Bailey C. B. Hancock J. D. Honaker T. K. Peery L. E. Tierney W. D. Thornhill Robt M. Garrett B. A. Heller P. J. Kelly Pedigo W. H. Thomas C. O. Wright R. E. Bolling W. B. Hicks Edwin Mann W. C. Pollock L. A. Hooper First National Bank of Prock- Holby Governor Fort G. E. Orr Lewis MR. Bryan Miss Scherr Lincoln Miss Mollohan MR. Gorrell Neal Vice Superior Supply CO Christian Socialists Pulaski Hills Brute Elliston Bud Miller Malcolm Meeks Miller the Duvall Music CO Princeton Avenue Henry Rodgin Busy Bee Princeton Ave
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