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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1908

Page

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From convict to socialist nominee in Goldfield saga

Goldfield July 20. Martin R Preston a Nevada State Prison inmate in stripes was nominated by the Socialist Labor party for president. The 25 year old California raised man, involved with the I W W, faced a murder verdict for the Silva killing in 1907. He awaited a pardon while serving twenty five years.

Goldfield White House Washington United States Socialist Labor Party Martin R. Preston Nevada Carson Carson Penitentiary Preston California Burton Particwar Los Angeles Industrial Workers of the World Eugene V. Debs Wreston Warton Tiesita Aneiby Honard T. W. Ws Western Federation of Miners Industrial Workers of the World, UN American Federation of Labor Carpenters Western Federation A. F. of L I. W. Whelp Antone Silva Ramsey Street Main Silva Joe Smith Smith Main Street Hawthorne Mine Operators’ Association Supreme Court Womon

American Colors Raised to Flag Three Times Victory

Supporters of Rector, Virginia display three raised colors on the flag pole to mark triumphs in three distinct final rounds, signaling a series of wins by the team and its supporters.

Americans Dominate Early Olympic Track Days at Sheppard's Bush

The second week opened with field events and sprint heats as Americans claim multiple wins. Rector of Virginia set an Olympic record in the 100 metres while teammates Halstead, Beard and others topped heats. Britain trails as USA closes in on UK with 54 to 46.

London Sheppard's ‘Bush America Great Britain Icur Rector University of Virginia K. G. McLeod Cambridge Shephard Halstead Beard England Braun Naelish Lunghie Italy H. L. Cope University of Michigan Just Co. J. Bacon France Greece United Kingdom

Notice to Stephen Creditors of Consumers Mercantile

All parties indebted to the Consumers' Mercantile Supply Company for merchandise or subscribed stock must pay by August 1. Accounts not paid will be turned to my attorney for collection. U S Alexander, Trustee. 7-21 to 8-1.

Mercantile Supply Company U. S. Alexander

Eastern Democrats Stir Bryan Worry Over Denver Plank

In Fairview Nebraska on July 20, eastern Democrats warned Mr. Bryan that the Denver anti injunction plank may be weak. They cited the Hill bill as endorsing jury trials in contempt cases, shaping Bryan's path as he sought clarity on the committee's understanding and the revised Allen amendment.

Fairview Lincoln Neb Ryan Denver David B. Hill Senate Bryan Severa Allen

Taft Dedicates New Bath Court House at Germantown

In Hot Springs Virginia on July 20 Judge Taft helped open and dedicate the Germantown court house near Bath County. He spoke on The Administration of Justice by the Courts and praised the judiciary while noting partisan balance as a safeguard against government abuse.

Taft New Bath Court House Hot Springs Germantown Bath County

Crafty crime shocks New York widow on rail line

New York reports the body of Mrs Ottillie Eicberhard found near Hackensack New Jersey after a trip with her nephew August Eberhard who sought her fortune of 2600 dollars and her daughter. August urged them to move cash to notes then led them into fields during a storm. The daughter denies August’s involvement and authorities search for him across eastern cities.

New York Ottillie Eicberhard New York, Susquehanna & Western Hackenseck N. J August Eberhard Dasghter August Dutchess Junction Jas Thursday Mberhard Rochelle Park Wberhard

Woman struck by lightning? bullets graze and injure

The report recalls a chaotic scene as a woman collapsed on the track claiming a lightning strike. Miss Eberhard saw three flashes from behind a car on the sideline. A mother fell, a girl was grazed by a bullet in the neck, and Eberhard urged escape while two more bullets struck. Nearby residents tended the injured until Sunday.

Two Killers Go the Electric Chair Route

Ossington New York July 20 Charles H Rogers and Angelio Laudiero were electrocuted at Sing Sing prison. Rogers killed Willis and Frederick Olney near Middletown three years ago and assaulted their housekeeper's daughter. Laudiero killed Michael DeAmbro in New York in December 1906.

Ossington Charles H. Rogers Angelio Laudiero Sing Sing Rogers Laudiero Willis Frederick Olney Middletown Keer Alice Ingerick Olney Michael DeAmbro New York

Admiral Rojestvensky Dies in Germany

Bed Nauheim Germany July 20 Admiral Rojestvensky who commanded the ill fated Russian fleet annihilated by the Japanese in the sea of Japan in May 1905 died here last night from heart trouble. He was 60 years of age.

Bed Nauheim Germany Rojestvensky Sea of Japan

Fugitive Captured After Eleven Years

Frank Sherlock alias Charles Iv surrendered after being pursued by Ranger Woods. He rode away from the New Mexico penitentiary on the warden's horse eleven years ago and now faces two years more on a four year sentence for horse stealing. Sherlock had served as Mojave county deputy sheriff for eight years.

Williams Aziz Ranger Woods Frank Sherlock Charles Iv New Mexico Santa Fe Sherlock Mojave

Negro Vote Could Determine Democratic Contest Says Bryan

Democratic leaders after a Bryan conference say Ohio black voters hinge on Senator Foraker and his stance toward Taft. If Foraker backs Taft, negro turnout may not swing the race. otherwise large black support for the Democrats is possible. The national committee chair will not go to a southern man due to southern disenfranchisement attitudes. Ollie James's stance on disfranchisement complicates Kentucky's selection.

Lincoln Neb Bryan Ohio Senator Foraker Taft Foraker Monnett Columbus E. H. Moore Youngstown National Committee Ollie James Kentucky

Blue Ribbon Lemon and Vanilla Extracts Popular Worldwide

The ad proclaims Blue Ribbon Lemon and Vanilla Extracts as the best ever made, claiming universal popularity and wide appeal among consumers. It emphasizes consistent flavor and trusted quality across markets.

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