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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1908
Page
4
Publication rates and mailing address published by the Daily Telegraph Printing Co of Bluefield West Virginia. Rates show daily and advance payment options with durations from one week to one year. Communications directed to box 721 Bluefield and no individual staff contacts listed.
The ticket lists candidates for Congress Jas A Hughes Cabell for Judges Ra Bb Robinson W N Miller L J Williams for State Senate L W Holmes Summers for Sheriff K J Ellison for House W P Haw ley R C Lilly for Prosecuting Attorney A M Sutton for Clerk Circuit Court W B Honaker for Clerk County Court E L Low man for Commissioner County Court Davis Thorn for Assessor Geo P Hyton for Surveyer Forest Walker for Justices of the Peace P God bey J L Kersey for Member Board of Education G A Shirey for Constables W H Pennington F C Haley.
A group of delegates to the national convention are accused of planning to bolt party instructions and vote for Secretary Taft in Chicago. The piece argues delegates must honor state voters and their mandate, while criticizing Roosevelt supporters and local political figures.
The New York Legislature, praised for its aggressive tuberculosis measures, requires doctors to report cases and health authorities to disinfect premises and provide guidance. Violations are misdemeanors with fines up to 50 dollars, and the law emphasizes rapid, thorough action to prevent spread and aims to inspire other states to adopt similar rules.
A candidate announces for the office of Justice of the Peace subject to Democratic convention action and seeks party support. Another candidate seeks the Mercer County Clerk post subject to the Democratic convention and asks friends in convention and at the polls for backing.
A newspaper piece threads political commentary about William Jennings Bryan and a call to public health with Hall's Catarrh Cure claims. It touts internal cure, blood and mucous contact, and a $100 reward for unrecoverable cases, urging readers to seek testimonials from I J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
The Philadelphia Ledger reviews Bryan, noting his unique appeal rivaling Clay and Blaine. It praises his vigor and oratory while warning that his silver coinage plan shows a lack of economic seriousness, portraying him as dangerous yet compelling to the public.
The Beaver Pond district board of education invites bids for a Bluefield West Virginia high school project. Bids are for building complete, building without heating ventilation, and heating ventilation only. Bid security includes a 3 percent certified check and a double bond. Bids due Wednesday June td at 12 noon with right to reject all bids.
Sealed bids for grading and macadamizing about 24.1 miles of a Bluefield Mercer County road from Princeton Avenue eastern limits to Stoney Ridge gap toward Princeton are invited. Bids opened June 1, 1908. $100 certified check required. $25,000 guarantee bond if awarded. plans at Bluefield committee offices. committee may reject any bids.
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