Local News Briefs and Political Notes From 1908
The Bluefield daily notes political slate items from 1908 including Taft Sherman Swisher and other state officials. It references the Morgantown Post-Chronicle and Parkersburg News-Dispatch, plus upcoming naval talks in Newport and U S Mexico diplomatic ties. It also mentions discounting appeasement efforts and regional affairs with light editorial observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg News-Dispatch
The
State Journal
Morgantown Post-Chronicle
Scherr
Defeat Seen for Bryan at Denver Nominating Convention
The piece critiques William Jennings Bryan noting his shifting positions from free silver to imperialist ties and calls him erratic. It contrasts his candidacy with Taft, praising Roosevelt’s status while highlighting GOP access to timely Denver convention coverage via telegraphed wires and the Well Polopeene Company’s relay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Europe
Asia
Denver
Foe Well Polopeene Company
Telegraph and Telephone Bring World Closer Says Telegraphic Praise
The piece applauds the Bell Company for Denver convention coverage and lauds local managers Hawley and Pankey for courtesies. It notes McCarren’s resilience after rejection, predicts Bryan will lose New York by 150,000, and mentions Hearst’s prior defeat. It ends with a quip on Italian opera folk forming a trust and plain-people applause as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Company
Denver
W. P. Hawley
W. A. Pankey
Daily Telegraph
McCarren
Brooklyn
Bryan
New York State
Greater
New York
Bailiwick
Hearst
Prospects for 1908 Second Half Brighten City
Prospects for the second half of 1908 are bright with improvement across business. A federal building costing over 100000, a high school building, and other enterprises promise work and wages, lifting the city as a commercial center. Coal interests report rising activity while employers seek more workers daily. The Sunshine society is expanding its efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
The
Sunshine Society
Council denies seats to Schoen Kahle amid mandamus fight
The council refused to seat Schoen and Kahle and will resist mandamus proceedings from the deposed members. Officials say the cost of the suit should not be borne by the city treasury and urge the council to cover defense expenses with private funds. The city of Bluefield should not pay the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Schoen and
Kahle
Supreme Court
Bluefield
Deafness Cure Claim By Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad
Local claim states deafness results from inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. Nine of ten cases due to catarrh and cured by constitutional remedies. One hundred dollars offered for any catarrh deafness cure not solved by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Toledo company ad in drugstores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Constipation remedy promoted by local pharmacies
Advertises a laxative product described as gentle and pleasant for bowel movements. Claims include no disagreeable effects and a price of five cents. Sample availability noted at West End Pharmacy Bluefield Pharmacy and Mast End Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
West End
Bluefield
Mast End
Mrs Robert Mytton Praises Chamberlain Salve For Burn
Mrs Robert Mytton of 157 John St Hamilton Ontario says her daughter burned knee healed beautifully after applying Chamberlain's Salve. She credits rapid pain relief and full recovery to the salve and notes it for safety and pharmacy availability nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Robert Mytton
John St. Hamilton
Ontario
East End
Bluefeld Pharmacy
Early 19th Century Dog Breeds and Music Interest Notes
The excerpt discusses General Lafayette possibly sending St Bernards and Pyrenean dogs to the United States via J F Skinner before 1830. It references Skinner’s descriptions, potential breed mixes, and debated crossbreeding with monks’ dogs. It also mentions music’s effect on horses and lions in brief curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bernards
General Lafayette
United States
J. F. Skinner
American Farmer
Sporting Magazine
Skinner
Rt. Bernards
Mr. Skinner
Watson
Proposal Rejected Behind Sweet Words Says Chicago
Dialogue fragment shows Tom and Dick reciting a flirtation scene in Chicago. Tom asks about a proposal and Dick reports the response as a playful misdirection with the word Fudge. The exchange reveals a humorous, lighthearted moment.
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Tom
Chicago
DeWitt's Little Barely Risers Pills Sold Widely
Pleasant Littles pills that are easy to take. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Exact Right New Life Pills Endorsement by Mr Felton
Mr A A Felton of Harrisville New York commends Dr Kings New Life Pills as exactly right after years of use. The advertisement claims relief from constipation biliousness and malaria with a 25 cent price at all drug stores. Kodol is also promoted to aid stomach disorders and is sold by all druggists.
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Roanoke
Norfolk
Shenandoah
Pullman
New York
Hagertown
Richmond
Pullman Sleeper
Lynchburg
Shenandoah Valley
Philadelphia
Gary
Bluefield
Kenova
Columbus
Northwest
Cincinnati
Tazewell
North
Clinch Valle
Norta
Clinch Valley Division
Welch
Williamson
Norfolk and Western Railway
W. B. Bevill
Virginia
Dr. King
A. A. Felton
Harrisville
N. Y
Want Ads Reflect Mutual Needs Across the City
The passage describes how want ads symbolize the reciprocal tide of human claims that shape urban life. It notes the surge of needs voiced by individuals and groups, creating a recognizable presence in daily commerce and community interactions.
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George Elliot
Secret Society and Lodge Meeting Notices
Bluefist Lodge No 250 1 0 0 P sets over Tuesday 8 pm Reaven s Hall Stated communications Bluefield Lodge No 85 AF A M 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at Masonic Hall 3rd floor Lazarus B d g Princeton Ave Bluefield Lodge No 153 Knights of Pythias meets every Monday night Castle Hall Old Masonic Hall 8 pm All visiting Knights invited Carpenters and Joiners of America Union No 976 Bluefield WV meet every Saturday night in their hall third floor Hearn building Bland street Hall for rent remaining five nights of week 8 J Gibson JT Willis and JT Nunelly trustees 6 16 1mo
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Bluefield Lodge No
A.F &A.M
Masonic Hall
Lazarus B'd'g
Princeton Ave
Bluefield Lodge No.153
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Old Masonic Hall
Carpenters and Joiners of America
Union No
Bluefield
W. Va
Hearn
Bland Street
J. Gibson
J. T. Willis
J. T. Nunelly
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Hugh Ike Shott, Biiter
Daily Telegraph Printing CO
W. V
Associated Press
Bditorial
Rooma
Wm. H. Taft
Ohio
James 8. Sherman
C. W. Swisher
Tait
Clerk County Court
E. L. Bow
Davis Thorn
Geo. P.hylton
Forest Walker
E. P. Godbey
J. L. Kersey
Board of Education
G. Shirey
W. H. Pennington
Kern
Colonel
Intel
Lerald
International Steel Trust
Central America
Wu Tingfu
Jey
Iulu
Newport
Mexico
Democratic Party
Republican Party
President Roosevelt
William H. Taft
Southern
Ansted & Burk CO
Springfield
Bubscrive
Iorses
Guenoe
de R
Musile
Captain de R
Paris Revue
ONF
East End Bridge
Princeton Avenue
Mercer Street
Bluefield Avenue
Father Olivier
Marshall Street
B. L. Shumate
Wilcoe
L. G. Toney
Northfork
Boone St
Bath
New
D. B. Baldwin
First National Bank
Giles Street
D. RB. Baldwin
J. L. Patton
Wonderland
J. E. Martin
Dr. Holland
Union Clothing Co
Apply Union News Co
Summit
Ideal Shoe Company
City
Highland Avenue
Fontz
South Bland
Government Building
Foutz
Booker and Crenshaw, K. & M
Rooker and Crenshaw
Anit
TH Smith
Virginian Railway
Deepwat
Herndo
Matoaka
Deepwater
Chesapeake and Ohio
Matoaks
Norfolk and Western
ADSIT
Las
Virginis
Gerth Deanises
New Niifulkewestern
Secret Society News
Bluefist Lodge
Reaven’s Hall
C. C. B. Pocahontas
United States Geological Survey
Pocahontas
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
United States Navy
Ji" J Castner
Curran & Bullitt
C. B. Pocrhontas
Arcade
Jane 15Th Street
Broadway
New York City
Congress Street
Boston
Maia
Citizens’ Bank
Neave
Cincinom Old Colony
I Terry
Reaneke
Bubofbae
Ball
Blyth & Company
R. L. Speal
Kelly & Moyers
S. M. Smith Insurance Agency
Edward Cooper
H. C. Donaldson
Sec
M. Smith
Kelly & Moyer Bd’g
Lazarus Club
Phon
Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company
Wm.mccarthy
Eng
R & Sup
G. Betelle
Cashier
Ulloch
Flat Top Insurance Agentl
General Insurance
NTAL
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