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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1908
Page
4
Publication information for the Daily Telegraph of Bluefield West Virginia lists address, box number, advertising rates, and correspondence instructions. It notes Associated Press membership and states no individuals are connected with the paper for mail matters.
The convention settles on J. S. Darstinag as the likely nominee for a state office. He has drawn more instructed delegates than any rival and his reception across the state has been strongly favorable. The text critiques longevity schemes amid a trend toward younger leaders.
The slate lists candidates for Congress Jas A Hughes of Cabell for Congress. Iira E Robinson W N Miller L J Williams for Court of Appeals. L W Holmes for State Senate. I J Ellison for Sheriff. W P Haw ley R C Lilly for House of Delegates. A M Sutton for Prosecuting Attorney. W B Honaker for Clerk Circuit Court. E L Bowman for Clerk County Court. Davis Thorn for Commissioner County Court. Geo P Hyton for Assessor. Forest Walker for Surveyor. E P God bey J L Kersey for Justices of the Peace. G A Shirey for Member Board of Education. W H Pennington I C Haley for Constables.
The Daily Telegraph begins the day with concise news briefs designed to set a brisk, start‑your‑day tone. Readers get quick updates on key events, weather, and notable happenings as the day unfolds.
A local newspaper laments factional pressures at the Braxton county convention and urges the state committee to decide contests on merit. It warns that partisan displays threaten the party’s integrity and calls for fair, square rulings to preserve public trust.
The Chilean government approves a harbor upgrade costing 20 million dollars while Argentina seeks 9 million for Buenos Aires docking facilities. South American rail and port development promises rich returns for U S commerce, urging closer trade and American shipping. A Chicago anecdote notes small cash concerns but reflects broader optimism.
GEO L Dillapd announces as a candidate for Justice of the Peace in Beaver Pond District, seeking Democratic convention nomination and highlighting the district’s local governance as the campaign focus.
I announce my candidacy for Justice of the Peace subject to the Democratic convention and request party support. I also seek the position of clerk of the county court of Mercer county subject to the Democratic convention and ask friends in convention and at the polls for support.
Railroads shift resources to handle a surge in southern peaches and berry output. High freight demand reduces idle cars as efficiency returns after a dull season. Fire department urges callers to identify themselves and specify alarm location to speed response. Political prospects for several states show gradual improvement.
A report by KK C Simmons details rallying business leaders and publicity via the Associated Press to push a sunshiny, prosperity driven agenda. A May 11 meeting with the President yielded cordial support for restoring confidence and not harming railroad interests. The movement unites chambers of commerce and boards of trade to boost industry and employment, projecting continued brisk business despite the presidential campaign.
The Daily Telegraph notes strong industrial promotion by the National Prosperity Association, with prominent activity in St. Louis and the Mississippi Valley. Reports show orders totaling 5 million dollars from St. Louis houses and 1.6 million from another, aiming to synchronize purchases for a boom, with genuine demand and no artificial factors beyond coordinated action.
An advertisement promises one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It asserts the integrity of Fr. J. Cheney and lists Walding Kinnan Marvin of Toledo as wholesalers. The cure is described as internally taken and claimed to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Mercer county West Virginia bids due June 25 1908 at 12 noon for grading and masonry foundation of Bramwell public school plans on file with A Toy Board of Education Rock District Freeman WV bids to Montcalm WV right to reject all bids reserved dated June 8 1908 J Honaker secretary
Help wanted notice seeks cattle or horses for pasture on 35 acres of good grass five miles from Bluefield West Virginia. Respond to Hl. C. Peery Bethel W. Va. 6 13 51. Bankruptcy petition for discharge filed in the Southern District of West Virginia. R P Sims, Bluefield, asks full discharge from debts. Hearing set June 23 before Judge Keller. Public notice in Bluefield Telegraph.
Secret society notes list Bluefield Lodge No 85 A F and AM meetings on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at Masonic Hall Bluefield Lodge No 153 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays at 8 00 p m in Castle Hall Old Masonic Hall All visiting Knights invited to convocation
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