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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
6
In Citinje Montenegro on October 9 Prince Nicholas issues a manifesto lamenting Serb fates in Bosnia and Herzegovina and denouncing Austrian rule. He vows Montenegro will not be bound by Berlin Treaty terms and asserts freedoms from maritime and territorial restraints, hoping great powers approve.
War fever in Servia is distinctly on the decline as the saner portion of the population gains ground over excited politicians and patriots who urged immediate advance of the army. Many firebrands now see that clashing with Austria-Hungary could ruin Servian interests, favoring joint action by the powers.
In Clarksburg West Virginia on October 9 Judge Dayton in federal court declared Creed Collins of Pennsboro and the Collins Co a lumber company bankrupt The Collins Co shows liabilities of 254879 and assets of 46644 while Mr Collins assets total 92427 The Collins Co controls a majority stake in the Pennsylvania Lumber Company a retail lumber firm with a large planing mill
New York October 9 The Republican national committee campaign fund received a $20000 donation announced by State Chairman Timothy L Woodruff Mrs Russell Sage also contributed $1000 to the same fund. No other large gifts were reported though smaller sums arrived from various sources.
In Philadelphia on October 9 the Pounders Week celebration peaked with a grand historical pageant. Dozens of floats and about 5,000 costumed participants illustrated Philadelphia’s history from early Swedish and Dutch settlements to the present.
The International Missionary Convention of the Church of Christ Disciples gathers in New Orleans on October 9 to discuss missions and church work. Delegates from several regions participate in services and plenary sessions.
An old advertisement touts Cascasweet as a widely sold remedy for infants and children. It claims fast calmness, notes no opiates, and directs readers to check the ingredients printed on the bottle with distribution through druggists.
Chicago marks the thirty seventh anniversary of the great fire sparked by Mrs O Learys cow kicking over a kerosene lamp. The blaze raged about 24 hours destroying 1000 buildings across a four by one mile district, killing about 100 people and causing 200 million dollars in damage.
In New Orleans a six day convention opens as four thousand delegates have arrived with another thousand expected. Attendees include ministers educators merchants and public figures from across the United States along with noted missionaries recently returned from foreign fields.
New York reports another sharp decline in international securities at the opening as Eastern European tensions heighten unease. Early selling mostly affects continental issues, with a feverish and uncertain undertone despite a brief stabilization.
The Porte orders the Ottoman commissioner in Sofia to keep his role since no powers or Turkey recognize Bulgarian independence. A quoted line notes a friend’s remark about being in the swim while Comrox compares himself to a man overboard seeking help. Washington Star.
Yur sale closes Saturday night. Some goood ones get unsold Hawley Merchandise Co 10 9 31 DeWitt s Little Party Risers famous liver pills Sold by all druggists Sale of desirable lots at Princeton Oct 15 You should atend Subscribe for the Daily Telegraph.
Budapest reports Servian reservists ordered to report by October 11. Bands are forming and guards are to patrol roads and bridges on the Bosnian frontier amid frontier tensions.
A self made mayor of Z replies to a request for a photograph by sending the real insignia himself. He signs in copperplate beneath a large, round signature illustrating his authority. The anecdote notes his informal education and pride in office.
A lady rushes to stop a divorce suit then asks her lawyer to sue for damages after an automobile runs over her husband. The lawyer recalls her earlier abuse claims, highlighting a comic twist where misfortune drives a new legal action.
A five year old explains a plan to smoke a pipe if teased by his sister, prompting a stern warning from his father. The quote is cited from Chicago News with a Holmes reference noting imponderables move the world including heat electricity and love.
The Hawley Merchandise Co advertises Sauer’s flavoring extracts at low prices 10¢ and 2 for. The notice also promotes a large line of children’s fur coats and caps.
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