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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
1
New York reports that former President Cleveland is ill with stomach cancer and doctors have pronounced the prognosis hopeless. He remains at Lakewood Hotel with his wife and children as the season ends.
Reports from the Lakewood Hotel state former president Cleveland is making satisfactory progress with no material change in his condition. A grave aspect of his case was denied and there is no confirmation of such developments.
M. J. Slater of Adams Express says the loss from the St. Louis express robbery likely totals 20000, denying reports of stolen gold coin. Isaac Slater, father of the agent, died of heart disease during the case. Two men bound the messenger. a third linked to the incident. General Agent Hiner cites the robbery extent as about 600 dollars.
An advertisement extols Blue Ribbon Lemon and Venill4 as absolutely pure and perfect in flavor while claiming economy in use. The copy emphasizes purity and value for daily household cleaners.
Ten years after the Manila Bay victory marks a turning point in the fleet. Not one of the captains who fought there remains on active duty and three have died.
Messages of felicitations flooded Admiral George Dewey on Manila Bay anniversary as the nation recalls the 1898 battle. The New York Lafayette College alumni drive urged “Dewey Day” observances, while Theodore Roosevelt's navy policies, Dewey’s actions, and Sanago and Samp son campaigns reshaped U S power and the Philippine self government program.
Retired rear admirals Walker of Concord and Dyer of Baltimore live in New York and Massachusetts respectively as several lower grade officers from the Manila Bay battle advance to command ships in Admiral Evans' fleet or head navy bureaus and yards.
Washington May 1 Major Devol in charge of Red Cross relief for southern storm sufferers telegraphs for 2 500 tents and twenty hospital tents to ship to Hattiesburg Mississippi from Philadelphia He secures 2 000 in cash and requests twenty four nurses with six from Philadelphia and six from Washington and twelve hospital corps men from here Public donations may be sent to Red Cross headquarters at the war department.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt welcomed a delegation of young women at the White House this afternoon. The visitors, from seven eastern states, represent the National League of Women Workers holding its convention in Washington.
In Washington on May 1 the senate appropriations committee opened the process to acquire property for an American embassy in Paris by inserting a 400000 dollar amendment into the diplomatic and consular appropriations bill. In St Louis on May 1 the Missouri Athletic Club announced its fourth annual marathon from Freeburg to the city with a record entry list and favorites including Sidney Hatch Alex Thibeau and Joe Forshaw.
The Fallon florist in Roanoke Virginia invites 25 more members to join a Pressing Club at 12 dollars yearly with three months due at joining. Weekly clothes pickup and return service, dry cleaning at reduced club rates. Contact Bluefield Pressing Co. Jenks o Land managers and Charles A. Pearson listed. Also advertises Dr Kings New Life Pills and Kodol products with testimonials and low prices.
Senator Jeff Davis of Arkansas denounces trusts and attacks Rockefeller and Morgan while urging disbanding of the judiciary committee on his anti trust bill. The day also covers a debate on suspending the Hepburn commodity clause and a long press rebuke. The Senate adjourns as amendments linger amid rail and mining finance concerns.
Washington reports President Roosevelt sending condolences to the Japanese emperor after a blast sank the cruiser Matsushina with 207 crew casualties. Commander Pougherty in Tokio confirms 23 officers 38 midshipmen 1 warrant officer and 150 sailors among the dead. Admiral Saito in Tokyo acknowledges the condolence telegraph. In Makang Harbor divers find a large hull tear as Muatsugae ma wreckage is inspected. captain and commander’s bodies have been recovered.
In Waco Texas May 1 Democrats weigh sending Senator Joseph W Bailey and three others as delegate at large to the national convention or a four member delegation led by Cone Johnson of Tyler to Denver. New England League Opens Season Worcester Mass May 1.
Union leaders press for a two cent hourly wage raise amid contract dispute with Municipal Traction Company. Motormen and conductors vote tonight on striking if concessions are not granted. Adolph Beyner warns a Sunday morning walkout unless Dupont yields.
Monterey residents marked a general holiday to honor the battleship fleet visit. Public offices and businesses closed, city streets crowded with sightseers, and thousands viewed the ships for the first time as trains ferried crowds in from the interior to tour the decks.
Tam begins compiling a delinquent tax list and will publish it around May 10. This serves as the final warning to pay taxes promptly. Deputy Sheriff Hawley urges immediate payment to avoid listing.
Bankruptcy sale of the stock of Charles Fisher will be sold Monday May 6 at auction. Pr J Kelly is the trustee conducting the sale.
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