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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1908
Page
1
A national race sparks a broad field as six already run and more candidates join the contest. Analysts expect a large delegate pool while party leaders weigh early momentum and possible ticket combinations.
Delegates arrive in Columbus Ohio for the national convention at Memorial hall and the state gathering at the board of trade auditorium. Headquarters at the Niel House announce expected large eastern and southern representation and a focus on a liquor platform with leaders from Samuel Dickie to W. B. Pelmore.
Hot Springs Va July 11 President Taft said he is willing to entrust the campaign to his managers except on general policy questions. He indicated the campaign would be chiefly run by his aides while he maintains policy control.
Elmer Dover of the Republican National Committee says the presidential race will concentrate in the west. He notes a western vice presidential pick and platform planks as proof the Democrats plan to win electoral votes there while contesting some eastern states. He adds a New York pick would indicate a broader eastern effort.
The Beaver Pond district Democrats held a city hall meeting to nominate candidates for district offices. Nominations covered justice of the peace constables and school board, with balloting rules debated before results shown for magistrate, constable, school board, and district committeeman. Several districts later reported results and the new county committee selections.
Philadelphia July 11. The steel hulled battleship South Carolina, a sister ship to Michigan, was launched on the Delaware River by Cramp Shipbuilding Company. The ship, nearly fifty percent complete, is expected to be delivered to the government before next year’s end. Governor Ansel of South Carolina presided as Miss Fredericks Ansel christened the vessel.
The five Brothers operate as wallpaper workers at No 107 Princeton Avenue. Their business is described with the heading Wall Paper Men and notes their location.
The ship will carry ammunition at both ends and use vertical twin-screw, four-cylinder triple expansion engines totaling 16 000 indicated horsepower. Engines lie in separate watertight compartments. The ship has two funnels each 100 feet high. crew consists of 61 officers and 758 men.
The Roanoke World reports John Worth Kern Democratic vice presidential candidate has visited his father Dr Jacob H Kern's Calvins Cove estate in Botetourt with sister Mrs Isaac Engel. Engel's daughter Edith Keith lives nearby. Bryan once visited Kern's Roanoke home eight years ago and praised Virginia loyalty.
Mrs Sallie Lingle, sister of John W Kern, arrives at Roanoke market with farm produce. She urges her brother to quit politics, noting his reply about “no bees in my bonnet.” The Kern family history and local ties are detailed, including relatives and a Vanderbilt cousin Prof John A Kern.
For rent a new seven room house in a good neighborhood. Apply to A. Wt. C. care Daily Telegraph.
A brief note touts Blue Ribbon Vanilla as the best and cheapest option, claiming its formula requires only half the quantity for equal flavor. It emphasizes assured success and economical use for home baking.
A fragment portrays John as a handsome young lawyer with a keen eye. It notes his coral demeanor and strong handshake, praising his social ease and ability to mix with people.
The Atlantic fleet, including the U S Connecticut, is at latitude 32.27 north longitude 126.45 west. The sea is smooth and weather pleasant. Crews wear white, shipboard evolutions continue, and the fleet exchanged greetings with the army transport Sheridan.
The American team won the great international team match in Bisley England with an aggregate 2501 to 2496 for Britain and 2459 for Canada. The U S shooters posted 438 of 450 at the SQQ yard range and 405 at 900 yards to extend their lead.
Andrew Carnegie, arriving from Skibo, received an honorary degree at the University of Manchester. He predicted a Republican victory and praised Taft, saying Bryan cannot answer the charge of flip flopping on public policy.
Delegations visit Bryan’s home amid assurances of victory. Conners warns Democrats must carry New York or he will avoid further handshakes with Brayn.
W J Bryan began the doorstep campaign at Fairview Nebraska delivering a brief speech on campaign contributions platform and candidate. Delegations from Minnesota North Dakota Ohio and Virginia joined a lawn reception with Bryan seated in the middle as T C O'Brien praised Minnesota's support and Johnson offered backing for Bryan's effort.
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