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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
1
In Richmond Virginia demonstrators claim Taft backers formed a Democratic Taft club, growing quickly as Bryan adherents condemn those who voted in April primaries and now work for Taft. The debate centers on whether those voters should be allowed to participate in future contests.
In November the Taft club plans to line up votes while Richmond Democrats largely skipped the April primary, with about 3000 staying away. The machine’s fear is Taft membership could match that turnout, but Taft members keep quiet about their strength, worrying regulars.
The twentieth annual convention of the National Association of Railroad Commissioners opened at the Interstate Commerce Commission rooms in Washington. Delegates from interstate and state railway commissions discuss rates rate making legislation taxes fair valuation of railroad property and safety uniform classification and related topics.
Philadelphia found its Founder's Week focus in Germantown where a cornerstone for a $60,000 monument to commemorate the settlement by Francis Daniel Pastorius was laid. German society representatives from Pennsylvania and nearby states attended the ceremony.
An ad copy touts Clinchfield coal as pure and strong, ideal for desserts and highlighting superior quality. The slogan claims unmatched delicacy and states Clinchfield as the coal of quality.
Chicago hosts the third Lakes-to-Gulf Deep Waterways Convention with 3000 delegates and 1000 visitors. Key speakers include Taft and Bryan, governors from many states, and leaders from waterway and conservation groups. The event spans three days with lectures en route and final officer elections on Friday.
The International Tax Association began its second conference in Toronto on Oct. 6 with delegates from across the United States and several Canadian provinces. President Allen Ripley Foote chaired the opening, and Dr. R. A. Falconer welcomed attendees as the body aims to guide public opinion and policy on state local and interstate taxation.
The three day program includes papers addresses and discussions on every phase of taxation. Featured speakers include Charles J. Bullock Harvard T C Townsend West Virginia tax commission Frank L. McVey Minnesota Yale B I Fernow Toronto A C Shaw forest service Egbert E Woodbury New York tax commission Theodore A Hunt Winnipeg Isaac A Loos Town Robert A Campbell Wisconsin Isidor Loeb Missouri.
New York December 6 customs officials announced that John D Rockefeller would not claim or pay duties on a sword said to have belonged to Oliver Cromwell. The relic, consigned by an admirer, was put up for sale at public auction with other unclaimed articles after Rockefeller declined acceptance.
A high profile wedding occurred at the McCook residence in West Fifty Fourth Street with John Morgan marrying Miss Carolina McCook. The groom is tied to Rev. John Morgan of Paris and is a nephew of banker J. Pierpont Morgan.
William H. Taft closed a twelve hour western campaign in St Louis with an immense Coliseum address and open air speech in Clayton followed by a stockyard crowd appearance in East St Louis. The day featured a decisive focus on his stance on trust regulation amid a staged reception at Planters Hotel disrupted by a frantic crowd.
In Cedar Rapids on October 6 Mr. Bryan proclaimed he had outlived opponents and demagogue labels. He asserted his persistence despite cries of his political death and attacked Taft for opposing pre election publication of campaign contributions.
Hartford, Oct 6, marks a three day jubilation after a national salute and bell ringing. The city hosts celebrations with civic leaders leading a festive program to honor a significant event. Citizens gather downtown as officials announce community gatherings, parades, and public entertainments for the period.
The city marks the completion of a large artistic bridge over the Connecticut River with gala decorations and electric arches at approaches. Visitors from Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island attend parades, pageants, and a water carnival. A grand fireworks display caps the celebration.
Cincinnati reports that the National League directors ordered a postseason game to settle the championship. The decisive contest will be played this week in Newark between the New York and Chicago clubs after extended hearings and consideration of evidence by league directors.
Charleston West Virginia Oct 1 The first of four hundred coal operators and mining experts expected at the West Virginia Mining Association meeting begin to arrive tonight Represented states will send speakers from the United States geological survey and mining departments of Great Britain Germany and Belgium The topics include the explosive or combustive nature of coal dust a key factor in major mining disasters.
WANTED to buy a good Jersey cow. Sale of desirable lots at Princeton, Oct. 15th. You should attend. DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills sold by all druggists. Phone No. 660, it.
A letter to the committee notes Capt. D H Barger may lack Virginia residency for a House of Delegates bid. The Daily Telegraph questioned his Roanoke links while stating his Shawsville registration persists. The Leader defended him, and Barger asserts he voted in West Virginia last fall.
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