Baseball Scores and Standings Across Leagues
American League results Cleveland defeats Boston five to three after sixteen innings. Chicago falls to Philadelphia two to zero. St Louis edges Washington one to two. Detroit leads standings at 55 wins, 34 losses. St Louis 38–?. Chicago 51–40. Cleveland 47–42. Philadelphia 44–43. Boston 41–49. Washington 3–54. New York 82–67. National League games Boston loses to Cincinnati four to two. Philadelphia edges St Louis one to three. Brooklyn beats Chicago four to two. New York and Pittsburgh tied two to two when called in sixteenth due to darkness. Standings show Pittsburg 54–85, Chicago 51–86, New York 50–37, Philadelphia 45–39, Cincinnati 47–44. Brooklyn 33–8?. St Louis and other clubs listed with varying records. Virginia League results Norfolk 0–1 Lynchburg. Richmond 2–0 Danville. Roanoke– Portsmouth rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C
Detroit
St. Louis
Chicago
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Boston
Washington
New York
National
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
P. C. Pittsburg
Moston
Ang
P. C. Richmond
Danville
Roanoke
I 'Norfolk
Lynchburg Ab
Portsmouth
Eh Eee
Democratic governor nominees duel at Charleston convention
Charleston West Virginia July 28 the chief fight at the state Democratic convention to nominate the governor is expected among three candidates Louis Bennett Adam Littlepage and Thomas E Hodges with all three claiming strength on first ballot Bennett and Littlepage confident Hodges uncommitted. The convention opens at 1 pm with William E Chilton as temporary chairman and R B Horner as secretary. The Bryan ratification meeting drew about 5000 with Bennet Littlepage Hodges Osenton and Chilton speaking and harmony proclaimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dark Horse
Chilton
MacCorkle
William E. Chilton
R. BE. Horner
Charleston
W. Va
Louis Bennett
Weston
Adam Littlepage
Thomas E. Hodges
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Bennett
Littlepage
H. L. Vanlsickler
Greenbrier County
J. E. Holt
Pocahontas
Austin Jenkins
Wood
C. M. Wetzey
Jefferson
C. J. Chembers
Roan
H. Morton
Webster
D.stokes
Kanawha Hotel
Louis Bennet
C. W. Osenton
Ofayette County
Jos. E. Chilton
State Committee
Ruffner Hotel
William Campbell
McIntire
McGraw
Campbell
Auto Crash Kills Woman on Penrose Ferry Road
Miss Catherine Zeller aged 19 was thrown from a car and killed after it skidded on a dark stretch of Penrose ferry road in Philadelphia. Four other occupants suffered minor injuries when the automobile struck a telegraph pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Penrose Ferry
Catherine Zeller
Plans for Battle With Standard Oil Discussed
Lenox Massachusetts July 28 Attorney General Bonaparte and Frank A. Kelley of Minnesota in charge of anti trust cases review the status of the Standard Oil case and plan another major court battle with Standard representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenox
Mass
Bonaparte
Frank A. Kelley
Minnesota
Chairman Mack Sets Up Campaign Coordination
Buffalo July 28 Chairman Mack of the Democratic National Committee arrived from Chicago with J R Burton and began campaign work. He plans to visit New York Thursday to consult with State Chairman Conners and arrange evening headquarters for the state campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Mack
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
J. R. Burton
New York
Conners
Booth Bowen Coal and Coke Company Meeting Notice in Bramwell
The Booth Bowen Coal and Coke Company stockholders will meet at their Bramwell West Virginia office on Friday August 7 1908 at 10 o'clock in the morning to elect officers and conduct other business. Signed Harry Bowen president and A Toy secretary dated July 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth-Bowen Coal & Coke Company
Bramwell
W. Va
Harry Bowen
A. Toy
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised By J W Jenkins
J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill North Carolina endorses Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best salve available. He says it cured a felon on his thumb and always heals sores burns and wounds. Available for 25 cents at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
J. W. Jenkins
Chapel Hill
N. C
Sam
Terpanecless Lemon and the SAUERs Pure Lemon choice
A quirky ad line urges readers to ask a chemist about terpene free lemon products and then buy SAUER'S Pure Lemon as the preferred option. The wording emphasizes a chemist’s advice prior to purchase.
African Natives Drum Signaling Across Africa
excerpts describe drum signaling as a rapid, night time method to transmit news village to village across Africa. The piece explains sound travels farther at night and a distant village echo answers, creating a sense of wide communication. Also included are reflections from Bohemia and Sydney Bulletin about youth and bohemian ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Wide World Magazine
Bohemia
Sydney Bulletin
Judge Fines Visitor for Contempt Over Court Funds
A tale from Harper's Weekly recalls a judge who funds basic court needs after discovering no pens ink or paper were provided due to lack of county funds. A visiting lawyer insulted the court, was fined 25 dollars for contempt, and the judge ordered the clerk to supply supplies with any leftover change returned to the visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Weekly
Satire Glass Reflects Faces From Within
A reflective line notes satire as a glass that shows others’ faces but hides one’s own, explaining why it often meets mixed reception. The quotation attributes the dynamic to Swift and frames satire as withstanding public scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
Inconsistencies of a Medical Pioneer
The passage portrays John Hunter as a pioneering physician who rejected unsupported theories and pursued experiments. It notes his readiness to change opinions over time and his caution with students recording observations. It cites his remarks about evolving thought and preferring experiment over speculation.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Keiser
E. S. Pedigo
Bluefield
Princeton Avenue
West Virginia
Cardui
Bluefield Beer
Pilsener
Bluefield Brewing CO
Bluefield, West Virginia
White Pharmacy
Baseball
Norfolk
Lynchburg
Richmond
E. R. Pierson
Auburn Centre
Manhattan
Wilson Bros
Metropolitan
Metropolitan Men’s Furnishing CO
Elks’ Building
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Erifter
Biliou SN
Jobn Hunter
Astley Cooper
M. G. Whitlow
Princeton Ave
Samuel Turk
West Va
Follansbee
Bland Street
Empire
The
Empire Coal & Coke Company
Landgraff, W. VA
Five
Turner Brothers Co
E. S. Turner
Shumate Clothing Co
Bluefield, W. Va
Edwin Clapp
Alfred Benjamin
Schloss Bros
Lampeck
Shumate Clothing
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!