Fragmented Morning Brief in a Narrow Column
A damaged OCR fragment discusses cleanliness and touch, noting a claim that certain items cannot be dirtied by outward contact. The text appears as stray lines from a broader admonitory column with no clear events or entities.
Presidential deadlock scenario sparks partisan speculation
Congress members debate a possible deadlock in the 1908 race if Roosevelt and Taft are nominated by different conventions in Chicago. If no candidate wins a majority, the House would choose the president with one vote per state while the Senate selects the vice president from top contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Yar
Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Ichicago
House of Representatives
House
Senate
John Quincy Adams
Hazy Notes on Commerce and Political Posters
The text discusses merchant practice and public notices, stressing that telling people about offerings attracts buyers, while silence hides business. It hints at political mobilization and references Charles W. Fairbanks as a wartime poster example, linking slogans to public enlistment efforts.
Roosevelt Seeks Emergent Talent from West Virginia
Ave candidate emerges with eminent quiet confidence. West Virginia talent rated highly by advisors as potential bolters for key roles. The discussion centers on securing qualified individuals to bolster the administration's lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee Roosevelt
West Virginia
Personal notes from the city visitors and departures
Various residents and visitors were noted in the city yesterday including W. P. Hawley returning from Baltimore Walter Sudduth of Filia Mills Mlle Georgé of Tazewell and Mrs K L Elite with daughter Dettespent. Q M Barger returned from Roanoke and cisburz John Harry has left for Pulaski after attending Roanoke National Business College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Sudduth
Filia Mills
Yesteray
John Harry
Roanoke
Roanoke National Business College
Pulaski
Tetanus Germ Entry Through Wounds Warned By Health Officials
Public health warns tetanus spores enter the body through unclean wounds and contaminated equipment. Deep, dirty punctures from nails, cartridges, caps, or fessi of firecrackers pose highest risk, with spores buried in flesh and dust aiding infection.
Advice to Graduates: Guard Hearts From Evil Curiosity
A minister urged graduates to shield their hearts from vice, noting knowledge of evil comes soon enough. He warned against pursuing sensational experiences, saying purity of heart shapes life tastes and that curiosity must be channeled toward nobler, purer aims to form strong characters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Fire
Seano
Impurfiy
Dizquet
Hite
Woman delegate to Republican convention in Chicago
California will send one woman delegate to the Republican national convention in Chicago. Mrs Florence C Porner is chosen to represent California women voters. The note questions women’s role and hints the delegate may protest if tumult erupts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Republican National Couse
Chicago
Florence.c. Pornier
Iblok
Porter
State Leaders and Big Guns Ready for Fray
Baltimore hosts Democratic presidential convention operations with national figures like Bryan and Parker arriving as delegates. Campaign offices fill Munsey and Emerson buildings while hotel suites and a large committee presence coordinate events. Hearst plans a rooftop base at the Hotel Emerson as party leaders marshal support ahead of the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Urey. Woodson
Kentucky
National Committee
Herman Ridder
New York
Clark Campaign Committee
Munsey
Calvert and
Payette Streets
Harmon
Haar Pe
Wilson Committe
Lexington Street
Underwood Forces
Rutaw House
Rutaw and
Baltimore Streets
Wilson, Harmon and Clark
Emerson
Charles Streets
Munney and Equitable
Wilson Committee
Harmon Men
Megzanine
Baltimore
William J., Bryan
Altoh
B.parker
Bryan
Nebraska
Judge Parker
Belvedere
Alog
Judge Barter
New York State
Empire State
Agitos
Gov. Dix
Aie Orman Eter A. R
Tammasy Hall
Cut Atae
Harvey
Ort
Seat el Aap Ad
Ba Oe
William R. Hearst
Sette
Taft Chosen by Ohio Republicans Amid Uproar
The Ohio Republican convention named Taft for the Big Six, triggering harsh reactions and cries of bias from opponents. The Ohio Democrats adopted unit rule instructions to bind all delegates to Harmon, seen as demonstrating perceived unfairness in the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Ita
Ohio Republican Convention
St. Louis
Republic
Ohio
Harmon
Loula
Patent remedy ad promises cure for a cold
An old advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets to cure a cold with a Br. W. Groves signature on each box and a refund if it fails. The copy emphasizes a rapid remedy and brand claims aimed at shoppers seeking quick relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. W. Groves
Mustarine Pain Reliever Ad Claims Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Begg's Mustarine for bunions bunions earache neuralgia and rheumatic pains at 25 cents a box. It promises fast, non blistering relief for aches anywhere and mentions availability from Begg’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Begg
Tiz Reminds Me of My Barefoot Days
An elderly testimonial extols TIZ foot remedy for lasting relief from pain and fatigue. The speaker recalls barefoot youth and credits TIZ with keeping feet strong, uninjured, and youthful, praising its unique drawing action and noting price at 26 cents a box from Walter Luther & Co. Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiz
Walter Luther & Co
Chicago
Senator Scott Receives Warm Welcome at NRC Session
Senator Scott, a veteran member, faced questions about his absence but was greeted with spontaneous applause by Taft supporters and the Roosevelt minority. He quietly settled in to vote on key contests including that of his old ally Vice President Fairbanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Republican National Committee
Taft
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Careless Bout Appendicitis in Bluefield
A damaged Bluefield notice warns residents about appendicitis risk from stomach or bowel trouble. It touts a dash of laxative remedy from Mast Ant Elks binding as an instant aid for constipation and related stomach issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Mast
Local Candidate Residence Details Cause Dispatcher Confusion
Vague OCR text discusses a sheriff race in Tyel cumiy with uncertainty over where Bert Watking lives near the Wetsel line. The fragment references a dispute about who resides closest to a boundary and mentions a bottle at a location called erncare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Watking
Tyel @cumiy
Wetsel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bumep
Sfield
Reading Daily
Telegraph
Oftan Essary
Wall Street
Mdi
Ota
Fen
Rabbies Wats
Charles W. Fairbahits
War Department
W. P. Hawley
Mise Nel Georgé
Tazewell
Q. M. Barger
Cisburz
Copenphaver
Mira Mary Moore
Pol Tazewell
D. B. Baldwin
W. C. Whitecarver
Mingo, Lime and Lumber Company
Williamson
Ely
J. M. Walker
Franklin, Va
M. C. Echols
Richmond
City
8 A. Hubbard
South
Bland Street
Hatranize
Superior Supply Company
Mine Supplies
Bluefield, W.va
New York ‘Post
Pate
Re Ee
Tia
Rover
National
Vic Morse
Peronice Tes
Erncare
Zariy
First National Bank
Bluefield, W. Va
Edwin Mann
Pollock
L. A. Hooper
Cashier
W. F. Bane
Roc Ueriece
BANK
Efield
Biter
United States Depository
Postal Savings System
Mercer
United States
State of West Virgin
Union Bank & Trust Company
E. Carter
J. Nu Vance
Bane
Witten
Eeelle
Geo. H. Hill, Civil Engineer
RAO
Thornton Building
Bluefield, W. V
Pocahontas Fuel Co
Ded Treadway
Tals Jis
Pocahontas
Coterie Ce., Inc
Noirginia
Farsinean
John M! Wirgman
Philadelphia
Pal
WM. McCarthy
W. Va