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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1908
Page
5
Police killed two attackers and captured one after the regicides shot the king and crown prince, with a Spaniard from Cordova among the slain. The royal party was moved to the palace as Lisbon mobilized. The city faced panic and barricades amid fears of revolution and a republican plot.
The text outlines pepper as the era’s premier spice shaping medieval commerce in Genoa Venice and central Europe. It notes pepper as tribute donations and even a monetary substitute, citing Rome under siege demanding pepper alongside gold and silver.
A playful classroom exchange features a teacher and students Freddy and Donna. Freddy remains quiet as the lesson centers on identifying the German name for a river parade and the correct answer emerges through discussion.
The message reiterates a firm stance and aims to push Congress into action before the presidential election. Trading may revive on breaks as stronger banking support appears, with higher ethics and standards anticipated but no vast advances likely today.
Washington reports Florida Republicans will meet in St Augustine to name delegates to the national convention. The race by colored delegates to aid Foraker could shift control to federal office holders and Taft is expected to receive Florida's instructions. Bryan plans eastward appearances in New Jersey and New York. Also noted are Macon and Vanderweide trial in Colorado and a Tampa immigration conference. An educational conference at the University of Illinois will discuss graduate schools and teacher preparation.
Inmanuel Lutheran plans a 3 30 p m missionary service at the Presbyterian church with special music. An offering will benefit the city poor and fire victims. The public is invited by Rev C R W Kegley. Also notes of church services and community notices follow.
Nearly 600 Buckeye state natives in New York city attended the 22nd annual Ohio Society of New York banquet at the Waldorf Astoria. Senator Joseph B. Foraker and other leaders spoke, with Foraker blaming muck raking for current industrial and financial troubles and criticizing President Roosevelt for fueling business distrust.
In Charleston on February 1 Senator Bieley of Taylor County introduced two mining reform bills. One makes using defective tools in mines unlawful and requires weekly inspections to curb dangerous conditions from gases and poor ventilation. The other protects miners from electrical and machinery hazards.
A playful exchange shows a fond grandfather praising a new baby as brighter than the father was at the same age. A humorous quip from the father responds that the child is indeed clever. A stray joke notes a stolen Gainsborough painting misread as a hat.
A cellar fire at the Wheeling Bread Company on Main Street destroyed the plant, causing an estimated loss of 50 000 to 100 000 dollars. About 100 workers lost their jobs as the blaze threatened nearby factories. The plant had been a National Biscuit Company subsidiary.
Special announcement states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended for children and adults. Sold by G. H. Wade, druggist.
Worries rise that tensions in the Kentucky legislature could lead to a special night riders group forming to pressure lawmakers. Observers urge calm and adherence to lawful processes amid the talk.
During Friday’s excitement, a Bureau drawer was wrenched from Rev. L. R. Moss’s home. The owner can claim it by contacting Mr. Moss Sealshipt oysters are praised as piquant tender and juicy with orders through Sublette & Barnes.
An advertisement promises relief from rheumatic pain using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It asserts one application can restore rest and sleep and lists West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy as sellers.
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