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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1908
Page
1
In Quebec on July 24 the Tercentenary program shifted from pageants to a sequence of military and naval ceremonies. Salutes at sunrise opened a day packed with events that drew broad attention, marking the dedication as the era’s most significant military display so far.
A bold advertisement proclaims that Dilworth Porter spikes are in stock and superior to a rival “Just as Good Kind” with a firm assertion of authenticity and availability.
The article notes a morning military review on the Plains of Abraham with the Prince of Wales and staff attending, drawing ten to fifteen thousand troops from all service branches. In the afternoon the National Battlefields Park dedication will occur with the Prince granting title deeds to the Governor General for the Plains and fort.
John Simpkins of Elkhorn was convicted of first degree murder in McDowell county. Judge Strother sentenced him to life in the Moundsville penitentiary for killing his wife with an ax at Elkhorn in late June. He was captured the next day and the case concluded within a month.
Marion Gilmore sells his small farm on the outskirts of Huntington West Virginia and plans to move into the city to end his declining years. No further details are given on whether this will break up the remaining family or property arrangements.
Gilmore, a 70 plus resident, describes a Lyons-Gilmore feud near the eighth street road. He reports sustained attacks on his home with bullets, his cows killed, and fears for his life during nights spent in police custody testimony of past six months of danger.
John M. Speyer, jailed six years in Jackson county jail, likely the oldest inmate in the region. He faces a fourth murder trial for his son’s death, with appeals delaying transfer to the state penitentiary. He reflects on crime, reform, and drug-driven criminality.
Tuscan reports nineteen Papago Indians and two Mexican soldiers killed in a battle last Tuesday at L'Maculad ranch near Cetrocolo mining camp in Alter district Sonora. Five Mexican soldiers were wounded in the clash.
Omaha leaders report lively turnout for the group’s meeting in Nebraska on July 24. The association, six months old with a claimed 15 000 members, plans political action and will decide whether to back Taft or Bryan in the president’s race.
In London 100000 spectators witnessed John Hayes lead a dramatic finish as American runners dominated the Marathon scene. Hayes won with Forshaw third and Welton fourth, while D Cunningham failed at mile twelve and several others led North America. The day highlighted American athletic prowess with Yale’s A C Gilbert and Cornell’s F. Cooke tying for pole vault gold and silver.
An advertisement touts Blue Ribbon Vanilla as the real vanilla made from the finest vanilla beams that grow, emphasizing authentic flavor and quality.
C S Jacobs of Chicago tied for third with Sonderstrom of Sweden and Archibbald of Canada at eleven feet nine inches in the vault. America won heats in the 110 metre hurdles and will contest the 1 600 metre relay final against Hungary and Germany. Sweden swept high diving prizes, Britain won the 200 metre team swim and catch-as-catch-can wrestling. Hungary took the Graeco Roman heavyweight title, with Buch of Hungary winning sabre and epee, and Albert of France winning epee.
Spencer West Virginia July 24 one of the most sensational murders in Roane county occurred last night at Lefthand Green Hall a well known farmer was shot at his window he died within minutes Wagner the son in law is held on murder charges and a grand jury is likely to be convened amid rumors of lynching in the county
The sultan, surprised by parliament's convocation, receives a telegram from Albanians in Uskanb favoring constitutional restoration. The signal, reportedly sparked by Albanian ally ered Pasha, leads to the sultan dismissing that favorite and summoning Said Pasha to reveal the gravity of the crisis. This pressure prompts a historic constitutional trade.
William J. Bryan, en route from Lincoln to Chicago, stops at Omaha and, despite saying this is not a speech trip, speaks from a baggage truck to a crowd at the depot for about fifteen minutes. Congressman John Shap Williams introduces him for a Dahlman Democratic Club meeting tonight.
In Wheeling on Ju 24 an official note announced the La Belle mill plate department on the South Side will resume full operation tomorrow. About one hundred workers per shift will be engaged, boosting employment at the La Belle plant as the tin mill had already run steadily since early summer. The pause was to secure extra stock and now a sufficient supply is available to sustain operations for an indefinite period.
Douglas says he is out of politics forever after returning from a yachting trip. He notes he has not been offered the chairmanship and would not accept even if offered, calling the reports from Lincoln speculation. He adds that this is final.
Troy New York July 24 Little of moment developed today in the investigation of the murder of Hagel Drew whose body was found July 1th in Teal's pond about twelve miles from Troy. The authorities while following out all clues are awaiting developments of the inquest.
Governor Charles E. Hughes says he will accept renomination if the Republicans of New York desire him as their candidate. He explains personal reasons led him to publicly say he might not seek another term, but now states he would accept if renominated.
Teheran reports heavy cannon fire at Tabriz with around 200 casualties. Residents appeal to the Shah via European legations as disorders spread to Ispahan and other localities.
Constantinople July 24 an imperial trade issues orders for assembling the chamber of deputies under the sultanate constitution. The decree was sent to the yalis and district governors directing elections in cities and regions to follow the new constitutional framework.
West Virginia Republican Chairman V. Matthews pledged the party unity and sole GOP ballot line, condemning E. M. Grant of the Scherr committee for attacks at Parkersburg. He warned the Scherr movement would defeat the entire Republican ticket from president to district officers and cited attacks on coal leaders and debt questions as ruinous to the party.
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