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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
6
London reports say the steamer Larache with 98 crew and 97 passengers sank off Muros in eight minutes. Rescue efforts saved 62, with 47 at Muros and 15 elsewhere. seventeen women reportedly drowneds and accounts vary as details emerge.
Congress man James Sherman of Utica New York Republican vice presidential candidate was ill with gall stones after returning from the Chicago convention. Doctors say he progressed well today and no immediate operation is needed though he should have the issue removed once he regains health. He is not expected to leave the hospital before next Sunday.
Manila reports H. D. Everett government forester and T. R. Wakely teacher were killed by hill tribesmen on Negros. Four Filipinos also died. The party had been missing six weeks with no further details available.
Bids will be received until 1 o'clock noon on July 1 for the erection and completion of a frame residence for L. G. Toney at Northfork West Virginia. Plans and specifications are available at architect Jos Shaw in Algoma West Virginia. Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Roanoke wins 1 0 in a pitchers duel and takes a 4 1 victory in the second game. Other results include Richmond 2 Danville 1 and Norfolk 0 Lynchburg 1. National league action sees Pittsburg 5 Cincinnati 3 and New York 4 Boston 0 with a New York 7 Boston 1 follow up. Boston 2 Washington 8 Philadelphia 6 New York 6. Ten innings Brooklyn 1 Philadelphia 3. Cleveland 6 Chicago 0 Detroit 1 St Louis 7. Called in ninth on account of darkness.
The annual convention of the National Liquor Dealers Association continued in Niagara Falls on June 24. Speakers included Dr. A J Frieberg attorney for the Ohio Wine and Spirit Association T M Gilmore president of the National Model License League and Wm Ek Hull who spoke on The Illinois State Association.
Across cities from St Louis to Wilmington officials and leaders mourn former president Grover Cleveland. Notables including Norman J Coleman Paul Morton Vice President Fairbanks Richard Olney and Judge Gray issue tributes praising his temper leadership and place in history following the news of his death.
A gentler laxative cough syrup praised for its pleasant taste likened to maple sugar. It is said to ease bowel movement and help drive the cold from the system. Available at all druggists.
A traveler describes a Burmese rat trap using a buried jar with a wide mouth and a wooden plug to prevent escape. About six to seven inches of rice fill the jar, drawing rats to enter and trapping them inside where smooth sides prevent climbing out.
Wigs spread through Europe as a status symbol in Louis XIV's court, replacing natural hair with artificial display. Periwig, from French perruque, reflects fashion shifts designed for cleanliness and luxury rather than baldness. Ancient Egypt shaved heads for cleanliness, while Romans wore wigs to cover natural baldness.
A description from Westminster Gazette explains the chaparro a small South American tree with thick fire resistant bark that survives prairie fires and provides shade in treeless plains it grows where gold rich soil lies and is common in auriferous districts also noted is a brief line about false hair first worn by Queen Elizabeth and later popularized in England.
Two hunters cross a soggy meadow and step into a narrow stream hidden by lush bank growth. One sinks to his neck, escapes with difficulty, and remarks on creeks hidden by grass. Philadelphia Ledger report.
An essay-style reflection contrasts dreamers with hard‑nosed business men, noting that happiness is not guaranteed by wealth. The piece urges prompt, reliable relief for stomach issues and endorses Kodol For Dyspepsia and Indigestion as a trusted remedy sold by all druggists.
For the balance of the week the Bluefield Feed Company sells one barrel Ideal William Tell or Monitor flour and one bushel country ground Bubr Mill Meal for $6.25 within the corporation limits. Order at once.
Ayscue of Ingleside North Carolina reports dramatic relief after fifteen years of chronic indigestion using Dr King s New Life Pills costing two dollars and sold with a drugstore guarantee.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel is promoted as especially good for piles and is marketed as a trusted remedy. The notice urges readers to purchase DeWitt's at all druggists with emphasis on wide availability.
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