Railroads and Bryan debated by union leader in speech
W C Brown, grand vice president of the Locomotive Engineers, attacks Bryan's railroad stance and praises Taft’s private ownership with regulation. He argues Bryan’s views threaten American railroads and urges voting for Taft and for school commissioner George A. Shirey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Engineers
Tait
Bryan
Locomotive Engineers Monthly Journal
W. C. Brown
L. E
New York Central System
Brown
Liverpool
London
Boston
Albany
New York
Buffalo
Edinburgh
United States
Mr. Bryan
Madison Square Garden
Eingineer
Peter M. Arthur
BK. Clarke
Chicago
Order of Railway Conductors
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
JP. H. Morrissey
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Local Democrats jockey for votes and social events loom
Bryan-Kern-Byars Democratic Club members meet and plan for the vote while discussing turnout and possible cross-state influence. Daughters of the Confederacy entertain at Mrs J H Sluss home with praise for the hostess. Stray voters are being lined up. Bluefield visitors report election activity. Oyster dinner by St Marys Guild supports election day efforts. College boys defeat Red Sox 9 to 5 in a lively game. Residents return from Richmond and Tip Top as election day approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Club
Bryan-Kern-Byars Club
Graham
Bluefield
West Virginia
Daughters of Confederacy
Daughters of the Confederacy
J. H. Slugs
Red Sox
J, E. Morton
Mrs. Morton
Richmond
T. E. Baker
Tip Top
Sam Hufford
Millner Mitchell
C. A. Graham
Grahamstegs
Notice to Creditors of John W Johnston Deceased
Attention creditors of John W Johnston deceased. The commissioner fixed November 28, 1908 at the law office of R C and Bernard McClaugherty Bluefield West Virginia to receive and prove claims against the estate. Attend with claims and proof for adjudication as directed by A M Sutton Commissioner of Accounts dated October 19 1908. Vote for Haley and Pennington for constables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Johnston
R. C
Bernard McClaugherty
Bluefield
W. Va
A. M Sutton
New Discovery Cures Severe Cough Says Ada Croom
Ada L Croom of Vaughn Mississippi credits Dr King's New Discovery with curing a months long severe cough and a lung grip after three bottles. The ad promotes the remedy as a world famous lung and throat healer available at drug stores with trial bottles free. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised by Flora Despain of Bloyd Kentucky for croup and general coughs in children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada L. Croom
Croom Hotel
Vaughn
Miss
Dr. King
Wedding at Elkins not Washington for Katherine Elkins
Report notes Miss Katherine Elkins will wed the duke of the Abruzzi at Elkins within weeks, December 1 targeted. Senator Henry Gassaway Davis, her grandfather, confirms Elkins home and halliburton travel plans. preparations include guarding mail and wardrobe the trousseau. Ex Senator Davis’s private car readied to transport the groom from New York. Spangler Rhea Lumber Co. reports orders tied to Caft's election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gassaway Davis
Katherine Elkins
Miss Elkins
Abruzzi
Elkins
Washington
Trousseau
Stephen
Blaine Elkins
Pennington Gap
Spangler Rhea Lumber Co
Kersey and God Bey for Magistrates Urged Again
A testimonial on Chamberlains Cough Remedy praises its life saving effect on a three year old with croup. Mrs A Coy Jr of San Antonio endorses the product as reliable with widespread use over the years. Available from West End Drug Co East End Drug Co Bluefield Pharmacy Clinchfield Coal ad copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croup
Chamberlain
Andrew
West End Drug Co
East End Drug Co
Bluefieldd Pharmacy
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. H. Harry & Company
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield, W. VA
Busy Bee Restaurant
Princeton Ave
Everett Piano
Everett
Ford Music Company
Bland Street
W. E
Ell. Shufflebarger
Booker & Crenshaw
Belly & Moyer
Rae O
Actoary
A. G. Wood
Furnis
D. B. Baldw'h
Slubfield, W. VA
Wet National Bank
Beatleave
Taft
Geo. A. Shirey
Telegraph
Hill and Vale
Ladies of
St. Mary’s Guild
Democrats
Repub
Sublette & Barnes
National Oyster Carrier Company
Geuth Netwalk
Connecticut
Stieff Pianos
Steinway
Stultz
Dinterroth & Co
Frederick
Windsor
Chas. M. Stieff
Main Street
Lynchburg
C. W. Whitmore
Haley and
Pennington
Flora Despain
Bloyd
Cam
Bluefield Pharmacy
The
Daily Telegraph
Katherine
Kersey
Godbey
Clinchfeld
Reading
Majestic Collieries Co
Cedar
A. B. Rawn
Singer
Parker House
J. N. Parker
Mercer St
Raleigh Terrace
H. A. Wilson
Dr. Holland
Eac Tf
Lee and
Franklin Sts
King Street
C. A. Mitchell
J. M. Wray
Sam Turk
4Th Street
J. M. Echols
W. C. Burke
F. L. Black
F. J. Brown
A. J. Hearn
Daily Telegraph Telegraph
Princeton
W. Smith, Jr
Bluefield Brewing Co
Altamont Hotel
J. M. Warren
Prop
Bluefield Transfer Co
R. C. Walker
Geo. P. Bailey's
East End
Chas. W. Mayer
W. WA
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