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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1907
Page
4
The note recalls Mark Twain as a guest of King Edward among six thousand attendees with a chance to slip away. It marks skepticism about a broad degree distribution and mocks scientific boasts heard via telephone. It mentions Cleveland’s recovery hopes and his continued public role.
Judge Sanders of the state court of appeals, after three years on the bench, plans to resign in September due to a $1,000 salary not enabling him to save for a rainy day. He is seen as a potential Republican candidate for governor next year. The Greenbrier Independent notes his reputation as one of the state’s ablest lawyers and suggests he could save more by continuing to practice law. The Fairmont Times reports he is viewed as a receptive candidate for the nomination.
A judge faces a potential four year term with a $5000 salary and questions whether the pay suits retirement plans. Twelve men are publicly pursuing the governorship, and the judge could join the race if persuaded by supporters. Bluefield friends hope he resigns to return home as street paving contracts are set to be awarded next Tuesday, signaling a major city improvement era.
Consul T. J. Albert from Brunswick, Germany, outlines mine safety ideas to prevent disasters. Proposes sealed safety chambers with compressed air conduits and oxygen vessels to sustain air if explosions occur, with initial plans for Saar region mines.
The Kentucky Republican convention favors a Roosevelt aligned platform for the next national convention. Questions arise who best supports Roosevelt with William E. Chandler and La Follette named as options. Harry S. New asserts the 1908 choice should be a Roosevelt backer, aiming to make Roosevelt the issue, with talks of renomination. Included is an ad for Hollister’s Tea and Tablets sold in Bluefield and Pocahontas.
The piece argues gambling laws target some games like poker and craps while allowing gentlemen's clubs to operate. It notes open betting on baseball and elections persists due to public sentiment and economic factors, with gambling seen as a material issue affecting the poor more than moral concerns. It mentions ponies and players as common targets and links sports betting to broader speculation.
Scientist Prof Anna explains dandruff as burrowed scalp cuticle damaged by parasites killing the hair bulb. Newbro’s Herpicide claims to kill the dandruff germ and restore hair, sold by druggists with samples available for 10c in stamps from The Herpicide Co Detroit Michigan.
1500 acres of Blue Grass land in Southwest Virginia with N. and W. railroad edge. Includes old brick colonial home, granaries, scales, and cattle and sheep farming potential. Sees 3 acres per export steer grazing, 7 room farmhouse, metal roof, macadamized road. Pulaski County parcels 370 acres and 200 acres highlighted at $45 to $100 per acre.
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