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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
6
In Crete a decree proclaims union with Greece and a mass demonstration at Canea attracts hundreds of thousands. Ten thousand marchers visit consulates, leaving written copies of resolutions before regrouping at the governor's residence.
A pro union procession site at the fortress as the Greek flag is raised on public buildings and the flag of Crete is unfurled by French troops alongside flags of four protecting powers. Thousands from surrounding districts flood into town amid cheers while authorities bolster guards to maintain order.
Arnold C. Scherr on a business visit in Huntington declares no grudges toward the past and endorses the Glasscock state ticket from first to last. He emphasizes his lifelong Republican affiliation and hopes the dead past remains buried for the party.
Mrs Betsy Freeman born in 1793 in Fayette county marks 113th birthday at her Madison township home. She is believed oldest woman in the United States and has lived under every U S president from Washington to Roosevelt, keeping residence in Redbank area.
The text highlights Blue Ribbon brand standards praising vanilla pot quality and Blue Ribbon Lemon as a high quality and pure product.
Bargains on semi porcelain plates at 22c per set with bigger values in 5 and 10c window. Friday only. J. M. Echols Cash Store located at 231 South Bland St. Phone 249.
The season draws toward a unique baseball finale with kaleidoscopic shifts and a climax that could redefine league leadership. Fans anticipate a dramatic finish as standings tilt in the final minutes.
At Polo Grounds on October 7 New York defeated Boston in the final regular game, avoiding a three way tie for first place and setting a uniquely decisive Chicago showdown tomorrow. The management flooded with reservations signals record crowds expected for the climactic finish to a dramatic season.
American League winners Washington 1 New York 0 in eleven innings. Washington 9 New York 4. Boston 10 Philadelphia 1. Boston 3 Philadelphia 5. Final standings list Bealeies and others with records, plus a note on Princeton 21 Stevens 0 Harvard 18 Bates 0 Pennsylvania 11 Villanova 0 Annapolis 22 St Johns College 0.
Few apply for examiner roles at the state commerce commission despite salaries from 1800 to 3000 dollars annually. The job requires exhaustive tests and expert knowledge in general auditing, disbursements, freight and passenger accounts, and railroad and electric railway bookkeeping. The positions are funded by a 300000 dollar congressional appropriation to audit railroad books for compliance.
News reports say a lamp overturned by a child in a cabin at the Eureka works started a fire yesterday afternoon around 3.00. Eyewitness accounts vary on the number of houses lost from seven to sixteen, with total damage estimated between 4000 and 10000 dollars. the Nil reports note the cabins and nearby homes were worth about 500 pounds each.
President Roosevelt announced he would not make any speeches in support of Judge Taft’s candidacy during a call with Senator Hemenway of Indiana. The statement came from Washington on October 7.
John W. Richardson of Lambert's Point shot and killed his sister in law Miss Josephine Cromwell and his father in law Beverly Cromwell then killed himself after killing the horse of the latter. A shotgun was used. The report includes unrelated advertisements for Clinchfield coal and a Steam producer claim.
Montreal officials report stockholders sanctioned a proposal by directors to raise fifty million dollars in common capital stock. Additional shares will be issued as needed to fund expansion, primarily for developing steamship services across both Pacific and Atlantic routes.
Washington on October 7 reports civil service examinations were conducted today and will continue tomorrow to obtain eligible candidates for three thousand dollar jobs and related postings.
An old advertisement proclaims Caseasweet as a well known remedy for babies and children to settle the child quickly. It states the ingredients are on the bottle and notes there are no opiates. Sold by all druggists.
Nebraskan asks Republican leader if he had a good day during a lively hallway moment. Friendly handshake and animated conversation punctuate the exchange as bystanders observe the dialogue.
William J. Bryan and William H. Taft appeared together at Chicago’s fourth annual Chamber of Commerce banquet. The event drew a full house at the Auditorium Hotel with Taft seated reservedly. The candidates spoke in nonpartisan fashion as President Hall joined in the exchanges.
Republican National Committeeman Martin of Virginia announced that Secretary of War Wright will speak in Richmond on October 26 in support of the Republican National ticket. A Norfolk appearance for Gen Wright will be arranged later.
A joint grain elevator owned by the Canadian Pacific and Boston and Maine Railroads exploded in Nashford Vermont on October 7 killing thirteen people including eleven employees.
In St Pierre Martinique on October 7 a raving maniac clung to a dory plank for thirty six hours while two dogs fought with him for a place aboard the Juanita. The captain of the French schooner Juanita is brought to port by the fishing schooner General Archamer, the only survivor from a crew of twenty six.
Democratic candidate for governor in Georgia shows an 860000 vote majority from Atlanta returns received up to tonight. The early tally indicates the Independence Party has a small impact in the contest conducted in Atlanta, Ga.
The report notes Joseph M. Brown, Democrat, won the governor race by over 80,000 votes against Yancey Carter, Independent nominee. Other Democratic statewide candidates faced no opposition and received full votes except the pension commissioner race which had eight candidates and remained undecided.
Roanoke Va Oct 7 John W Kern denounced President Roosevelt and his campaign tactics before a packed skating rink crowd concluding his southern tour. He urged Virginians to recall Washington Jefferson Madison and Monroe and contrasted their dignity with the current president. The notice also promotes a weekly real estate lot sale at Princeton on Oct 15 and advertises local goods.
Vermont lawmakers begin the biennial session with the key task of electing a U S senator to fill the late Redfield Proctor. Former Governor Carroll B Page and Governor Fletcher Proctor, plus Congressman D J Foster, are named as potential candidates. Taxation reform, automobile regulation, and forest protection emerge as major issues to be debated.
A mammoth industrial parade showcased nearly 80 elaborate floats detailing Philadelphia's vast industries and their historical development during Founder's Week. A great parade of the city's labor organizations followed tonight.
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