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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1908
Page
6
Senator Martin of Virginia filed a joint resolution from the Virginia assembly opposing Southern European immigrants citing Black Hand concerns. He also presented a separate resolution backing the Flood bill to spend treasury surplus on national road improvements.
A vintage advertisement notes DeWitt's Carbolized Ha zel Salve as a treatment for piles. It claims the salve is effective and available from all druggists for relief and comfort.
A joke notes scarlet fever at a house and the patient receiving only a doctor’s bill as a “leftover.” The humorous exchange plays on the idea of paying for illness in the era’s medical costs.
In Cleveland Ohio mothers whose children died in a schoolhouse fire demand punishment for officials at a mass meeting. They denounce the school board the authorities and the county coroner calling the verdict a whitewash and urge a new investigation and state action. If no results come they will petition President Roosevelt and seek annexation to Cleveland for a new school building.
Governor Swanson refused to commute the sentence of Leo C Thurman murderer of Walter Dosen in Norfolk. After reviewing affidavits and new evidence from Charles A Thurman the governor ordered the execution proceed. Thurman will be hanged in Norfolk jail on the next Friday.
Federal Judge Archibald sentenced Rev. H. E. Zimmerman of Omaha Nebraska to six months in Northumberland County jail and a $100 fine for mailing obscene pictures. Zimmerman claimed the pictures were for a magazine article and was defended by former congregation members.
Wheeling West Virginia March 20 The Wheeling district reached a crest of thirty nine feet six inches for the fourth flood in five weeks. The level held steady for three hours then dipped slightly and the flood began to recede.
Governor Guild's condition remains unchanged and he holds his own while resting comfortably in Boston as doctors monitor his health through the day.
A London Chronicle quotation argues that diamonds are costly because women desire them. It notes that the appeal lies in their price and perceived uselessness, framing the value as a social construct rather than intrinsic worth.
A fragment from a period sheet shows a dialogue between First Lady and Second Lady about visits, a remark on arrogance, and a dated ad for Sublette & Barnes with 1931 price claims. It mentions J. M. Pedols at 231 Bland Street and a Daily Telegraph subscription pitch.
The Duke of Abruzzi, a renowned Italian nobleman, is praised for learning wit and distinction. He leads a life of usefulness rather than courtly lounging, and his explorations have greatly expanded geographical knowledge. His character earns friends worldwide, including in America, where his marriage to an American girl is welcomed by all.
Former President Grover Cleveland outlines a plan to establish a charity clearing house to route all contributions properly to those in need. He states the system would assure donors that their gifts reach recipients and notes potential backing from wealthy supporters in New York.
Woodsville New Hampshire March 20 three men were killed and another seriously injured today in a collision between two freights on the Gaston and Maine railroad. The dead are Engineer Clark and Firemen Brown and Davis.
Calvin Demar rest of Chicago lost his first game in the sixth annual amateur championship, defeated by H. A. Wright of San Francisco, 400 to 257, at Chicago tonight.
Philadelphia March 20 A slight improvement reported today in the condition of United States Senator Penrose who is dangerously ill with facial erysipelas.
Fire swept the Highland district of Lowell Massachusetts today causing damage estimated at three hundred thousand dollars. no injuries reported and authorities investigated the blaze which damaged multiple homes and businesses in the area.
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