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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
4
The message calls Mercer county Republicans to avoid intra party disputes over state candidates. It stresses county victories as key to statewide success and urges capitalizing on a Fourth of July celebration in Bluefield, leveraging location and train access to draw thousands with planned attractions.
Courts differ over two-cent fare rulings as Iowa rails against confisca tory laws and cites increased revenue after ending free passes for politicians. County convention in the city on May 16 will nominate district officers and elect a school board member two justices and two constables this fall.
Rear Admiral Evans, in frail health, will leave the navy within a week after a storied career. He plans to attend the flag ceremony and keep on the front if needed, praised for creating a lean, efficient American navy. The piece also notes need for better public works and critiques on spring weather theatrics and political stalemate.
The Daily Telegraph hopes to mark 25 years since the first coal shipment from the Pocahontas Flat Top field spanning Mercer McDowell Raleigh counties West Virginia and Tazewell Virginia. It notes 1883 output of 50828 tons coal and 19805 coke rising to 1907 levels of over 7.2 million tons coal and 2.07 million coke with total long tons shipped 77.5 million coal and 19.3 million coke in 25 years. It cites West Virginia and southern production growth and notes remaining untapped resources across 42000 square miles.
A lighthearted local column riffs on weather forecasting as a game, joking that the weatherman calls it far but residents doubt the seriousness. The piece blends humor with familiar seasonal forecasts and small town chatter.
A Portland Oregonian quote asserts there is no law or custom preventing a man from voting himself dry, implying a satirical view on election timing and personal influence.
The cornerstone for the Bureau of American Republics building in Washington will be laid next Monday. The temple of peace aims to foster friendship and commerce among North Central and South American republics with Latin American leaders attending. Presidents plan messages to celebrate, while speculation arises about Castro’s participation and singing.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages as a constitutional disease. It is taken internally and claimed to heal by cleansing blood and mucous surfaces. The advert promises one hundred dollar compensation for any failure and asks readers to request testimonials from J J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
Advertisement promotes DeWitt's Wireblaze salve touted as a tasty soda treat experience. East End Pharmacy encourages trying the product with bold claims and druggist endorsement.
J L Kersey declares his candidacy for the office of justice of the peace in Beaver Pond district subject to the Republican nominating convention in Bluefield on May 16 1908. He presents his name for party nomination and election.
R L Morris announces his candidacy for the office of constable in Beaver Pond district. Nomination will be decided at the Republican convention on May 16, 1908.
Two candidates announce bids for local offices in Beaver Pond District Mercer County. E P Godbey seeks Justice of the Peace with Republican convention on May 16 1908. W H Pennington seeks Constable with convention pending nomination and pledges faithful service if elected.
A notice states the nomination is subject to Republican voters in Mercer County and will be decided at the convention on May 16, 1908. Signed by F. E. Walker.
A candidate files for Mercer county clerk subject to the Democratic convention and asks party support. Also announced is Er. L. Bowman as a candidate for county clerk at the Republican county convention seeking votes at the polls.
A candidacy announcement declares intention to seek re election as clerk of the circuit court in Mercer County subject to the Republican nominating convention set for May 1908 in Bluefield.
A. M. Sutton is announced as a candidate for prosecuting attorney at the Republican county convention set for May 16, 1908. The declaration signals Sutton's bid within the party contest and outlines the race's key local political context.
At the request of many voters I hereby announce myself a candidate for re election for commissioner of the county court subject to the action of the Republican mass convention to be held in the city of Bluefield on May 16 1908 and respectfully ask the support of my friends and constituents.
Voters of Mercer county are informed of the nomination date for assessor, to be conducted under Republican convention rules. If elected, the candidate pledges to administer the office to the fullest ability. Signed G. P. HYLTON, Cincinnati Tailoring Co. Suits to order $15.00 up. Also includes testimonial blurbs for Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and Dr King’s New Discovery with general store references and pricing.
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