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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1908

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Rudini’s Life In Jeopardy

Rome reports former Italian premier Marquis di Rudini is sick with liver cancer and not expected to live long. The aging statesman, a Sicilian aristocrat, is noted for his wartime role in Palermo and early attempts to restore Bourbon rule during the revolution.

Rome Giulio Prmnetti Marquis di Rudini Signor Crispi Etna Palermo Kingdom of the Two Sicilies House of Bourbon

Rudini's Cruel Suppression of Revolt Secures Italian Unity

The text recalls Signor Rudini’s firm response to a revolt, describing brutal acts in public squares and the sale of flesh from slain carbineers. It notes his unyielding stance to preserve Italian unity, though the memory harmed his reputation for years.

Rudinis Signor Rudini

Helen Gould Celebrates Fortieth Birthday As America’s Richest Woman

New York June 20 Helen Miller Gould turns forty today and is regarded as possibly the richest woman in America with an estate estimated between 30 and 40 million dollars. She inherited about 15 million from her father Jay Gould and owns Lyndhurst valued at over 1 million along with valuable railroad securities and a Fifth Avenue residence. Her wealth supports a yearly income exceeding 1 million, while she remains unmarried and unengaged in marriage plans.

New York Helen Miller Gould Miss Gould Jay Gould Rumor Alonis Potter Bishop Potter America Fifth Avenue Lyndhurst Irvington Tarrytown Gould

Blue Ribbon Vanilla Flavor Elevates Desserts

The brand Blue Ribbon Vanilla highlights its use in puddings cakes and ice cream, promising perfectly flavored table delicacies across desserts.

Garvin Named Representative for F Bf Thomas in Bluefield

F Bf Thomas & Company announces W D Garvin of Bluefield W V will represent them at Bluefield and surrounding territory. All orders through Mr Garvin receive prompt careful attention. Garvin's Bluefield telephone number is 269.

F. Bf. Thomas & Company Roanoke Virginia W. D. Garvin Bluefield West Virginia Contiguous Territory

Taft Clinton Hitchcock health blocks GOP chair bid

The Washington visit to pick a Republican national chairman ends fruitless as Frank Hitchcock declines the post citing poor health. A July 1 Washington meeting will decide chairman and treasurer roles. Taft remains in Cincinnati with Mrs Taft before headlining Yale events in New Haven. Sherman travels to Cleveland and then Buffalo en route to Utica for family duties.

Cincinnati Taft Frank Hitchcock Washngton Hitchcock Sherman National Committee Washington Charles P. Taft New Haven Conn Yale Corporation Yale Cleveland Buffalo Utica N. Y

Indiana Governor Collapses During Ottawa Chautauqua Address

Ottawa Kansas June 20 J Frank Hanley governor of Indiana collapsed from heat while speaking at the Ottawa Chautauqua He received medical care and was helped to his train and started for home tonight He had just begun his remarks after arriving from the Chicago convention.

Ottawa Kansas J. Frank Hanley Indiana Hanley Chicago

Re-elected Chairman Leads International Sunday School Group

W N Hartshorn of Boston was re elected chairman of the executive committee of the International Sunday School Association at a Rome Jerusalem London and St Louis reunion and banquet of delegates. Over 200 men from around the world attended the event.

Louisville W. N. Hartshorn Boston Sunday School Forces of America International Sunday School Association Rome Jerusalem London St. Louis

Roosevelt Proclaims U S adhesion to white slave traffic pact

President Roosevelt issues a proclamation confirming American adherence to the Paris convention of May 1904 to suppress the white slave traffic. Thirteen nations signatories and three have declared adhesion to the accord.

Washington Roosevelt

Colin Wins Tidal Stakes at Sheepshead Bay

Colin won the Tidal stakes at Sheepshead Bay on June 20 with Dorante second and Stamina third. The 3 year olds race covered a mile and a quarter, prize on offer to the winner was $15,000, finishing time 2 04.

Sheepshead Bay N. Y Colin Dorante Stamina

Spokane Couple Start Five Year World Auto Tour

Herbert A. Hover and Mrs. Hover of Spokane begin a five year journey eastward July 1 in a 30 horsepower car. They cross the continent via the southern boundary to the Canadian line and plan to traverse the United States touching Toronto Montreal and New York Naples and Chicago while using canvas strips for rough roads.

Spokane Wash Europe Egypt Africa Turkey Greece Orient Australia Herbert A. Hover United States Toronto Montreal New York Naples Chicago Butte Twin Cities Montana Dakotas Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin Ilinois Mgr. Hover

Steptoe's Grocery Ad Lists Beans Fruits and More

Sale notice offers string beans tomatoes apples sweet potatoes and various produce by can or gallon. Includes flour bacon sugar and other staples with a penny change for ten cent items and quotes to out of town customers. Ends with a pledge of quality and service.

William Tell al Buqar

Bryan on Republican Convention Retreat and Planks

Lincoln Nebraska June 20 William J Bryan departs in Commoner issue accusing the Republican convention of retreat amid Lafollette reforms. He notes 52 to 1 majority reports, debates on campaign fund publicity, railroad value checks, injunction planks, and inheritance tax silence, questioning party loyalty to the president. He argues voters face a clash between Taft Roosevelt reform positions and party leadership.

Lincoln Nebraska William J. Bryan Roosevelt Lavollette Cooner Wisconsin Lafollette Republican Party Taft Burrows Watt Republican Convention

Reform in Senate Election Sparks Roosevelt Rhetoric

The piece argues for direct election of senators by popular vote, noting House and state endorsements but a 7 to 1 Republican convention vote against. It praises President Roosevelt for stirring reform and questions whether the party will retreat from progressive stands or keep marching with his call to arms.

United States House of Representatives Union House Republican Party Congress Quieses

War of 1812 society meeting in Baltimore urges Fort Henry post

The General Society of the War of 1812 met at the Belvedere hotel in Baltimore on June 20 with delegates from several states. A resolution urged the war department to maintain Fort Henry as a military post in perpetuity, housing headquarters and a band if possible to honor the Star Spangled Banner.

Baltimore General Society of the War of 1812 Belvedere Hotel War Department Art Henry

Lightning Strikes Farm Worker Kills One in Virginia

In Tazewell Virginia on June 20 Oscar Kinnel ore was killed by lightning while other laborers sought shelter under a tree on A Steele's farm. The bolt struck the tree and killed Kinnel instantly. Several men were slightly injured.

Tazewell Oscar Kinnel A. Steele Kinnel

Roosevelt to spend summer at Sagamore Hill with limited campaign role

President Roosevelt will keep his Sagamore Hill address while a quiet summer unfolds at Oyster Bay. He will not take part in the national campaign, will confer with party leaders occasionally, and will receive visitors only by invitation. Secretaries Loeb and Foster will run Outer Bay operations as in prior years.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay White House Outer Bay Loeb Foster Hotel Schiller

Three Days Festivities Planned for Mer De Laval Statue

In Quebec on June 20 arrangements are made for a three day program around the unveiling of the statue to Mer De Laval. The events begin with a Te Deum in all parishes and missions of the diocese tomorrow morning.

Quebec Mer. de Laval

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Rudini Superior Portland Superior Supply CO W. V Helen Gould THE Bluefield Trust Company, Bankers and Brokers, K. & M. Building W. VA Union Bank and Trust Company E. E. Carter Bank OF Personal Service Flat Top National Bank OF Eeerrree Liability X. Tierney R. E. Bolling Thomas WR Hicka Edwin Mann OW. C. Pollock L. A. Hooper First National Bank of Daily Telegraph Keene George Elliot Steptoe Berwich Steptoe Cash Supply Co Bluefield Ave Tluefield, W. Va Siana RED Cross W. Mayer KF. Lawson Wallace Johnson Bluestone Traction Co Bluefield Avenue Bryan Party OF Progress Fort Henry General Society of War of 1812 Will Petition Department American National Bank Henry Rodgin Optician Princeton Ave Busy Bee East End Pharmacy
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