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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1908
Page
6
Robbers blew open the safe in the North Tazewell Way postoffice building around 12 45 am. The assistant postmaster and another man fired at six men who fled across the road. no injuries reported as the robbers disappeared after the successful break in.
A robbery at a post office involved a damaged iron door and a wrecked safe but no clear loss of valuables. Officials report new voting instructions detailing how to obtain and mark ballots, including straight party and mixed ticket methods and provisions for illiterate voters.
Washington reports a mass departure of officials as tomorrow’s presidential vote nears. President Roosevelt heads to Oyster Bay to cast ballots with Theodore Roosevelt Jr likely voting beside him. The train return is due around six o'clock tomorrow evening at the White House.
An old newspaper ad urges readers to mark the X in the circle beneath the Eagle for DeWitt's Little Liver Risers. The noted liver pills are promoted as a famous remedy sold by all druggists.
The Daily Telegraph announces private wire access for coal interests and organizations to receive election bulletins. Services include Associated Press, Western Union, and arrangements to match New York papers, with a special operator for Telegraph bulletins, enhancing West Virginia coverage.
Personal mentions report C Jenkins returning from Seven Mile Ford Va to vote today. W Bassham of Lynchburg arrives and will join Bluefield Trust Company. A Sanitarium patient suffers severe typhoid fever. Miss Dailey, Ferrell milliner, taken to Bluefield hospital. VOTE FOR GEO A SHIREY FOR SCHOOL COMMISSIONER. Cat Flowers delivered at Crockett's pharmacy Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays.
Voters are urged to support Haley and Pendleton for the office of constable in upcoming elections. The notice emphasizes their qualifications and readiness to serve the community.
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