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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1908
Page
6
Report from Chaney Creek County describes a fatal shooting at a bean stringing gathering at W. P. Laforce’s home. Lowry Kiser fired a shot to Laforce’s neck after knives and pistols were drawn, and Laforce died days later from the wound.
New York Oct 3 After a week of deliberation Harry Pulliam president of the National League sustained the umpires ruling that the September 23 game at the Polo Grounds between New York and Chicago was a tie and Chicago has no claim for a forfeited game. The ruling may be appealed to the board of directors with a meeting tentatively set for October.
Rock Island Illinois October 2 Theodore Roosevelt should be returned to the presidency after Taft for the next four years declared by Congressman Nicholas Longworth son in law to the president.
H W Lucy notes upheaval in Paris during the Second Empire with mobs jeering the emperor and empress. He recalls Hochefort’s fearsome display and a summer Beauvais visit where a fourteen year old prize winner refused the top award rather than accept it from the hated ruler.
A historical comparison argues against Bryan's proposed government data access and credit guarantees. It asserts such scrutiny would disrupt business, destroy competition, and burden taxpayers, while praising Taft as a stable alternative with executive experience across roles and theaters. The piece contrasts economic policy with constitutional risk and cites bankers’ opinions and public trust considerations.
A well known remedy advertised to quiet babies quickly. Claimed to have printed ingredients on the bottle and to contain no opiates. Sold by all druggists.
A claim that pure concentrated extract of lemon and vanilla drives the largest selling brand in the United States supported by mention of ten American and European medals.
A pioneer reunion opens at Colonel John W. Hogg’s home in Decatur Texas with Wise County settlers invited for a week of entertainment. Guests enjoy old-time songs talks, feasting, and reminiscences before railroads transformed Texas life. A souvenir matinee Saturday features Musical Duo and Billy Burton the Human Torch with fire feats.
Pittsburg gained the NL pennant edge by fraction over New York after two wins at St Louis while New York played once. Chicago two games behind, both teams have two remaining. New York has four and three with Boston left. Detroit’s win ends St Louis and Cleveland’s win weakens Chicago’s chances.
Manchester New Hampshire October 2 Judge George H Bingham declined the Democratic state convention nomination for governor. The party executive committee chose Clarence B Carr of Andover a wealthy manufacturer as the gubernatorial candidate.
Milwaukee Atlanta Dubuque New Orleans and St. Louis appear as key locations in a historic rail route listing. The fragment highlights major stops along the line, indicating regional connections and travel points.
Forest and Stream reports candlefish fat used by Alaskan natives for illumination and medicine. Oil is extracted by boiling decomposed fish buried in log or dugout, then consumed by consumers and used for bathing. A sick patient may improve after weeks of treatment.
Roosevelt received North Carolinians at the White House who sought his attendance at the Greensboro convention October 11 to 17 featuring a re-enactment of Guilford Courthouse. The centennial includes meetings of the North Carolina Peace Congress and the Southern Good Roads Congress. He regretted being too busy to attend but wished the event success.
In Omaha on October 2 the League of American Municipalities opened with a focus on liquor policy and its impact on large cities. Mayor Rose of Milwaukee led the discussion, with several metropolitan cities represented in the session.
Describes Kodol as a combination of natural digestive juices that digests all classes and kinds of food, effectively performing the stomach's work. Sold by local outlets.
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