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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1908
Page
3
Hon William H Hearne of Ohio county requests Republican voters in this county to inquire into his qualifications for the office of governor of the state Westnia from any citizen of the Panhandle regardless of the inquirer’s politics or the person solicited.
New York City faces a severe funding gap as it issues 50 million dollars in bonds. Officials warn current expenditures dwarf prior years, with total city securities reaching 155 million in four months and annual running costs at 143.6 million, per capita about 36 dollars and family average around 150 dollars.
A tornado that swept over Tyler in Smith county Texas early today killed four people. Victims are Co A Francis Mrs Willa Francis and their infant son Mose Lee. The tornado path was only a few hundred yards wide and damaged St Pauls Church and the homes of Cane Johnson and Charles Connelly, whose occupants escaped injury.
Roanoke Virginia February 14 Special. Considerable progress was made in the trial of Frank Canthorn for the murder of his former sweetheart Mrs Ada Jones at Christiansburg. The jury was completed and several prosecution witnesses testified in the afternoon. The defense contends insanity.
Palatable Distilled Water produced by a modern process escapes poisonous gases and offers aeration. It is praised for flavor purity and cost, prescribed by reading physicians as an ideal beverage. Sold at drug stores and news stands or by phone 232 BLUEFIELD BOTTLING CO.
An ad promotes Case a sweet a remedy for babies claiming quick quieting effect with printed ingredients and no opiates. It also offers insurance services from J M Echols an agent at Thornton Building Office Room 29 with phone contact.
Kodo is a scientific preparation of vegetable acids with natural dig gestants and contains the same juices found in a healthy stomach. Each dose will digest more than 3,000 grains of good food, Sold by all druggists.
Bids opened by the treasury supervising architect show nine bidders for the Bluefield West Virginia post office and United States court house. The lowest bidder from Greensboro North Carolina offered 78915 dollars, while others ranged near 9000 dollars. Bluefield area bidders were tightly matched and the contract may be awarded within days with a July 1 1909 completion deadline.
The article reports a violent mob in a town urging swift justice against Rippey with demands for grand jury indictment, trial, and execution on Friday the 21st. A special train was ordered to move him to Tazewell after intervention by the mayor, while Mrs. Donecey remains in serious condition and nervous.
The Senate examined Senator Clay of Georgia about the Aldrich currency bill. Clay attacked the plan as favorable to wealthy interests and urged a government issued paper money system. He proposed treasury notes totaling 500 million dollars and argued existing treasury notes could finance government needs without devaluing currency. The House trimmed proposed department salary hikes as the session closed.
Chicago subcommittee members led by Harry New and Elmer Dover study arrangements for the June convention at the Coliseum. Plans call for 11 000 seats with 1 200 in a raised guest terrace, extensive news wiring and 1000 staffers, twelve hall entrances, and proximity to hotels and stations in the loop district.
A collision on the Baltimore and Ohio line near Felton involving a special Philadelphia Orchestra train and a freight train killed the fireman and fatally injured the engineer while fifteen orchestra members suffered non fatal injuries. Fog contributed to the wreck as the passenger track was used by the freight train and a flagger arrived too late.
For rheumatic sufferers the quick relief from pain by Chamberlain's Pain Balm is favored for rheumatism sciatica lame back lumbago and deep seated muscular pains. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup soothes throat and lung irritations stopping cough. Sold by West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy Bluefield Pharmacy and other druggists.
Digestive health claim for Dr King s New Life Pills that regulate stomach liver and bowels and promote wellbeing. Advertises 25 cents at drug stores with inviting language for nationwide readers.
Suffering man from Manilla endorses Gucklen's Arnica Salve for cuts and wounds. He reports reduced pain and saved money, saying it is the best healing salve he has found. Also advertised for burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles available at all druggists.
The article reviews silken tresses on trend with veils and hairpins, featuring a gold rhinestone Grecian key veil pin and wide ribbon girdles. It advertises home gown patterns with sizes and mail order details, describes fabrics like China silk and organdie, and notes styling tips for flatter figures with fitted linings.
The article claims widespread rheumatism relief through a home remedy. It explains rheumatism as a symptom from inactive kidneys and suggests a mixture of Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla to be taken after meals and at bedtime.
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