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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1908
Page
1
Delegates from the Transvaal Orange River Colony Natal and Cape Colony meet in Durban to discuss important questions marking a historic date in South African annals.
Delegates from the Transvaal Orange River Colony Natal and Cape Colony meet in Durban to discuss forming a federation following precedents set by Canada and Australia. Key issues include the race debt and trade questions, with progress seen as possible over time.
Canada and the Australian common wealth are acknowledged as having emerged. A proposed South African federation would span nearly 500000 square miles, roughly the size of Germany France Spain Italy Austria Hungary combined, with a total population near 6 million.
The University of Virginia Y M C A marks its semi centennial on October 12 1858 to 1908. Original members attended with addresses and reminiscences. The Madison Hall building dedicated in 1905 hosts a large historic Y M C A chapter with 4100 past members and 500 current members last year.
Desserts pastries and cakes praise Blue Ribbon Vanilla or Lemon as the key flavor. Readers are urged to mark an X in the circle under the Eagle, likely a contest or promotion participation cue.
Detroit overcomes Chicago with a decisive rally in the sixth inning, Mullin delivering a pivotal draw and Cobb, Rossman, and Thomas driving in runs. Chicago's early lead vanishes as Pfeister struggles, while Mullin and Mullin’s teammates push Detroit ahead and seal a dramatic victory.
GOES 10 joins brother Roanoke Virginia October 12 Special Andrew L. Riffe died at his home in his residence surrounded by family. Funeral arrangements pending as obituary details are released.
Andrew Riffe died after years of asthma and heart trouble in the city. His brother Jacob A. Riffe, summoned from Clinton, had previously dropped dead from heart trouble. Survived by a widow and son A. L. Riffe, he lived here for years in real estate. Remains will go to Alderson West Virginia for burial.
Knoxville Tenn Oct 12 Special The Holston conference closed with appointments announced by Bishop Hoss Rev E H Cassidy transferred to Bluefield district as presiding elder Many Bluefield posts listed including Brand Street D E Hawke Grace Church T B Hamilton Bramwell P L Cabb Mora W R Carbaugh and more J W Rader shifting to Stone Gap district as presiding elder
Lincoln Neb Oct 11 W J Bryan spoke at the state university attacking Governor Hughes Republican platform on campaign money and discussed Roosevelt support. Delivered forcefully in Bryan's best style the address drew repeated cheers from students.
A brief note suggests Clinchfield as the preferred Steam producer for a given operation. The statement emphasizes Clinchfield’s suitability and capability in supplying steam.
A large turnout at Hearn Hall heard Republican gubernatorial candidate Wm. EB. Glasscock and Huntington’s Taylor Vinson debate state and national issues. Speakers praised education gains, contrasted Republican and Democratic taxation, and criticized Bryan Taft contrasts and prohibition platform clarity.
The article highlights Bryan’s proposed limits on industrial plant outputs and his aim to reshape government structure. It notes the strong reception of his pointed illustrations and suggests his policies would require a fundamental political revolution if enacted.
William H. Taft addressed thousands across Ohio from Cincinnati to Akron with stops at Zanesville Cambridge and Akron. He attacked Bryan and Gomper in Zanesville and pressed labor policy in Akron Music Hall where Senator Chas Dick praised Taft and Voraker appointments to political posts drew a warm reception.
War talk fades in the near east as Prince Ferdinand leads Bulgarians in celebration. Britain shifts toward advisory talks on crisis and Austria clings to intervention, while Turkey moves naval forces toward Samos in a response to Crete Greece union. Serbia appears calm and seeks peace through diplomacy. Texas vows separate hearings against Waters-Pierce oil cases in the US Supreme Court, opposing consolidation plans that could reverse multiple rulings. Attorney General Davidson leads Texas defense to keep cases separate and avoid shared outcomes.
Waters-Pierce cases set for submission today as defendant seeks to consolidate ouster and receiver actions. A reversal on a technicality in one suit could halt the other, prompting careful judicial handling.
Under Waele a large lot sale is announced in Princeton to be held on Thursday October 15 1908 as part of the division town of the new railway project.
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