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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1908
Page
4
The piece critiques the city administration noting fixed election majorities and condemns claims of fraud. It discusses the governor’s influence in succession and argues for hands off leadership as Swisher’s status and the governor’s role are debated.
A western railroad faced a deficit and, with employee cooperation, avoided wage cuts and generated a surplus. The piece praises collaborative effort between employers and workers as a model to imitate and notes readers should join the paid up class to receive the Daily Telegraph.
The New York Journal of Commerce estimates total next month interest and dividend payments by railroad, industrial, and traction firms at 126 million dollars, down from 194 million a year earlier. The report notes reduced cash from heavy capital and debt, reflecting improved dividend earning capacity despite winter strains. The piece also mentions political chatter about Jairus Collins and a misattribution involving Dr. David Jayne.
Revival signs push rail industry with Pennsylvania shops at full time and increased employment. Civil service exam announced for April 15 offers good pay and advancement. Local notices urge cleaning up, health tips, and consumer ads for medicines and cheeses amid a busy civic scene.
G. P. Hylton announces his bid for the Republican nomination for Mercer county assessor. He pledges to conduct the office to the best of his ability if chosen by the party in convention.
Hon William J Hearne of Ohio County asks Republican voters to inquire into his qualifications for governor of West Virginia before the next state convention. He invites inquiries from any Northern Panhandle citizen regardless of the source of the inquiry.
A fragmented 19th century newspaper classifieds snippet offering advertising space at one cent per word and advance cash terms. It lists job ads including 100 miners wanted by United States C C Co in Guey West Virginia, a bookkeeper position at Burnwell Co C Co, and mining machine operators in Sullivan and Jare i West Virginia with other regional notices and box mail references.
Historic notices announce Republican conventions for West Virginia districts. Mercer and Cabell counties schedule meetings in Huntington and Bramwell to select delegates for state and national conventions in Chicago and Parkersburg, detailing district apportionments and voting logistics.
Classified notices seek a store manager with coal company experience and a chief electrician or superintendent for a electric plant. Various ads request reliable references, current employment status, and correspondence with the Telegraph. Boarding, renting, and sale items also shown with addresses and contact cues.
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