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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1908
Page
1
A small advance guard of delegates arrives as the Republican state nominating convention prepares to convene in the Auditorium at 11 am. The ticket will include governor and lieutenant governor along with secretary of state, state treasurer, attorney general and two railroad commissioners. The contest is confined to two positions for governor and railroad commissioner.
The ticket shows one candidate per other office while the governorship draws many aspirants. Edward T. Young of Appleton, J. F. Jacob of Madison, Joel P. Heatwale of Northfield, Samuel P. Snider of Minneapolis, and M. W. Savage of Minneapolis vie for the governorship.
The battleship Mississippi departed Philadelphia Navy Yard for Newport R I for final trials in about two weeks. Commissioning is planned for early fall. As Idaho’s sister ship she carries heavy armament and should prove capable against modern battleships.
Bishop Charles H. Brent left Manila for the United States to meet with the Protestant Episcopal Church standing committee. He will decide whether to accept the Washington diocese bishopric to which he was elected.
A Radford sale on July 4 features the Big Hog Horse and Vehicle auction. Roanoke merchants F B Thomas & Company announce W D Garvin of Bluefield WV will represent them in Bluefield and nearby territory with prompt service. Garvin’s Bluefield phone is 269. Races also listed for Radford on July Fourth.
Washington reports the annual government receipts and expenditures show a large deficit, with deficits over 60 million dollars since Civil War eras. Total receipts near 599 million and disbursements around 659 million, the postal revenue shortfall about 13.5 million, and rural free delivery costs projected at 25 million. Panama Canal costs and reclamation wars add to outlays.
A large procession with plumes and banners marks the arrival of Knights of Pythias in Calgary to establish the grand lodge of Alberta. Delegates from western Canada and a 100-member Spokane degree team aid in organizing a Knights of Khorassan branch.
Justice Lambert in the supreme court ordered a jury to find that George B. McClellan was duly elected mayor in 1905. Hearst had contested the result citing fraud and prompting a recount law passed by the legislature.
Washington reports Taft describes his day as shedding official robes after a busy schedule in the War Department. He avoids politics, meets with General Wright and bureau chiefs, preparing for Luke E Wright's formal transfer tomorrow. Taft plans to retire to private life and focus on the campaign, with a trip to Hot Springs, Virginia anticipated Friday.
Riverside Mills of Augusta Georgia files with the Interstate Commerce Commission charging sixty railroads and steamship lines with excessive rates on waste in small lots. The firm asks the commission to compel lower rates for this product.
Bellmore Md June 30 Cardinal Gibbons marks his forty seventh year as a priest and his twenty second year as a cardinal at his North Charles street residence There was no ceremony as he nears his seventy fourth birthday next month and hopes to travel to Europe soon for important events
Delegates arrive slowly in Denver for the Democratic convention as Judge Gray of Delaware is urged for a second place if he agrees to run there. Nebraska backs Gray and favors a strong anti injunction plank while Iowa and New York influence shift the vice presidential mix.
Philadelphia and other points gathered at Music Hall to honor Thomas Bailey Aldrick born in the city. The formal opening of the memorial museum was held with exercises. His house, often cited in his stories, is now a permanent memorial filled with mementoes.
Senorita Gonzales, a leading figure of the Mexican junta, says 20,000 liberals are armed and 40,000 more will join once bank funds enable arms. She declares willingness to wield weapons if needed, notes hunger in Mexico, and claims support from generals, laborers, and the rich while she and her family are exiled.
Alexander Troup, a close Wrgan ally, says New England will field two vice presidential candidates Douglass of Massachusetts and Archibald McNeil of Bridgeport Connecticut. He adds the Connecticut delegation backs McNeil for loyalty to the 1896 ticket.
Friends of Urey Woodson secretary of the Democratic national committee push him for chairman. Mayor Dahlman of Omaha is also considered. A contest in the Idaho delegation splits on the Mormon question.
The formal opening marks Appropriate Exercises for a memorial museum in Portsmouth New South Wales. Thomas Bailey Aldrich is noted among attendees including literary figures from Boston and New York.
Washington reports troops in readiness on both sides of the border as officials observe the insurrection in northern Mexico. The state department war department and department of justice coordinate to preserve neutrality within the domain.
Cleveland June 30 Congressman James Sherman Republican nominee for vice president in recovery from ten days illness will leave for Utica New York Thursday morning. Sherman has almost fully recovered and says he feels well. Gee Hawkins of L V E Hoye & Co at Pedigo's with fall and winter made to measure samples and special prices for early buyers. Try ons first.
Charleston June 30 A political stir arises as supporters of William Seymour Edwards discuss him as a possible compromise governor candidate against Seherr and Swisher. Rumors say C W Dillon of Fayette County may be groomed by Swisher’s backers, with Dillon reportedly willing to oppose Scherr if necessary.
Edinburgh hosts ten day session of the third International Congregational Council with delegates from around the world including over 100 Americans. Speakers include Prof Charles S Nash on The Person and Deity of Christ Rev H G Smith on The Church and the Kingdom and Rev Frank S Fitch on The Training of the Minister. President Edward P Eaton of Beloit College speaks on The Rearing of New Testament Relations. Dimond Brothers advertise fireworks.
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