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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1908

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Cleveland Dies at Princeton After Sudden Heart Failure

Former President Grover Cleveland died at 8 40 this morning at his Princeton home. Death was due to heart failure with complications from other diseases. The news announced after physicians confirmed the illness and the funeral set for Friday at Westland, Princeton. Cleveland, 29th president, had lengthy public service and a career from Buffalo lawyer to New York governor and U S president. He was born in Caldwell New Jersey March 18 1837 and died surrounded by Mrs Cleveland and three doctors. Roosevelt signals attendance at the funeral.

Princeton N. J Grover Cleveland United States Cleveland Joseph D. Bryant George R. Lockwood J. M. Carnachan Bryan New York Bryant Land Professor West Associated Press Roosevelt State of Judge Folger The United

Former President Cleveland's Virginia Visits Recap

The article notes ex president Grover Cleveland’s frequent Virginia trips for fishing and hunting. In Princess Anne County he was welcomed by the Back Bay Guming Club as an honorary member, usually with Ernest Gitlings of Latimore and Princeton University’s President Van Dyke. One outing at Back Bay marshes nearly ended in drowning when a boat overturned. It also links Rev Richard Farley Cleveland, Grover Cleveland’s father, to the First Presbyterian Church of Portsmouth and recalls the president’s birth in 1837 in Caldwell, New Jersey.

Norfolk Cleveland Virginia Princess Anne County Back Bay Ernest Gitlings Latimore van Dyke Princeton University Richard Farley Cleveland First Presbyterian Church of Portsmouth Caldwell N. J

Funeral Time Set For Cleveland Death Friday

Princeton dispatch reports the Cleveland funeral for a local death will be held Friday at 5 p.m. Two Cleveland children, Estier and Richard, remain in Tamworth NH with Mrs. Perrin while Marion and Francis stay there. Mrs. Findley of New York University will bring the boys.

Princeton N. J Cleveland Tamworth New Hampshire Estier Richard John F. Findley Findley New York University Marion Francis Perrin

Taft Shocked by Cleveland’s Death at Yale Commencement

Taft expressed deep sorrow in New Haven after being told of ex President Cleveland’s death during Yale University commencement. He called Cleveland one of the truly great men of the country and said his passing was a distinct loss to the American people.

New Haven, Conn Taft Cleveland Yale University Associated Press

Pedigo's Hats at Deep Reductions

Offers Blue Ribbon Lemon and Vanilla Extracts and All Millinery at greatly reduced prices. Beautiful hats valued at 3.00 to 8.00 now selling for 1.25 to 3.75.

Proclamation on Cleveland Death Orders Flags at Half Staff

President Roosevelt issues a proclamation mourning former President Grover Cleveland. Flags to be displayed at half mast for thirty days and military honors planned for the Princeton funeral. Roosevelt sends condolences to Mrs. Cleveland and will miss the Yale Harvard races due to the death.

Flags at Half Mast for President Cleveland Death

Washington reports the death of former President Cleveland. Secretary Cortelyou acts as head, and the White House orders the national flag at half mast for 30 days, following President Roosevelt’s instruction for executive departments.

Washington Hig Cleveland Oyster Day Roosevent White House Associated Press Cortelyou Oyster Bay

Beautiful Tribute at Yale Commencement for Cleveland

New Haven June 24 acknowledgment of Grover Cleveland's death casts no gloom on Yale commencement events. At the dinner Secretary Taft delivered a beautiful and eloquent tribute to the late ex president, introduced by President Hadley in a felicitous preface.

New Haven Conn Grover Cleveland Yale Taft Hadley

Yale Meeting pays tribute to Grover Cleveland’s passing

The assembly sang and the secretary spoke of Cleveland as a great man with civic ideals and rugged honesty. He was praised for courage and held in reverence as Yale men gathered with the Yale Spirit to eulogize him.

Taft Yale Grovey Cleveland

Cortelyou Pays Tribute To Cleveland In Washington

Secretary Cortelyou, once Cleveland’s confidential secretary, lauded the former president as a fine American type who rose from obscurity to the nation’s highest office by character. He called Cleveland’s death a great national loss. Secretary Straus echoed, saying another father of the republic has gone to his eternal home and will inspire future generations with devotion to the country’s welfare.

Washington Cortelyou Cleveland Straus Sai Republic

Embassy Honors Cleveland as Flags Half Mast

London dispatch reports half mast at the American embassy after the death of Mr. Cleveland. Ambassador Reid pays tribute to the late president in an interview.

London Cleveland Reid

Garvin to Represent F. B. Thomas Co. in Bluefield Territory

Mr. W. D. Garvin of Diarfield West Virginia will now represent F. B. Thomas & Company in Bluefield and adjoining areas. All orders through Mr. Garvin will receive prompt attention. Bluefield telephone number 269. Daily Telegraph notice.

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

Philadelphia Parties Lose Suit Over Bonds Case

Judge McDowell ruled Campbell and Philadelphia parties must pay costs. The petition sought to nullify the Pocahontas Consolidated Collieries Company mortgage securing $20,000,000 in bonds and affecting the old Pocahontas Collieries Company. The merger occurred in June 1907, and the decision favors the Pocahontas company.

Horatio N. Campbell

Clothing Sale Reduces Entire Stock of Men's Suits

EK. 8. Pedigo announces marked-down stock of men and youth suits with prices ranging from 6.95 to 16.50. Window signs advertise $10.00 suits at 6.95 to 7.50 and $14.00 suits at 10.00, with $22.00 suits at 16.50 and others in proportion.

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