Sacred Heart Church Bluefield Grows Under Father Olivier
The article honors Father Olivier and the Sacred Heart parish in Bluefield noting a fourteenth anniversary since the first mass. It recalls early efforts by Father Olivier, the building of the church, expansion to Pocahontas Powhatan and Gary, and Bishop Donahue’s 1895 dedication visit.
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Father Olivier
Olivier
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Powhatan
Gary
Church of the Sacred Heart
Father McBryde
Wytheville
Bryan Praises Hebron Reception After 22 Speeches
In Hebron Nebraska on October 14 W J Bryan wrapped up a second day tour with 22 speeches. He said the audiences in his home state were larger and more enthusiastic than any previous stop and he felt physically at his best. He defended the Democratic nomination and urged Roosevelt to stay out of the election while he and Taft contest.
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Hebron
Neb
Nebraska
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Mr. Bryan
Judge Taft
Ohio River
West Virginia
Wellsville
Empire
Toronto
Mingo
Junction
Cadiz
Steubenville
Martins Ferry
Bridgeport
Bellaire
Louisville
Wheeling
Taft
Tragic Barn Fire Claims Two Young Boys in Princeton
A devastating blaze at the Karnes barn in Princeton yesterday killed four year old Robert Bailey and five year old Charles Karnes. The fire started around 10 15 am, and despite a large turnout of neighbors and a bucket brigade, access to the hay loft was impossible. The crowded scene drew deep sorrow from townsfolk as two families mourned their losses.
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Daily Telegraph
Princeton
Robert D. Karnes
Robert Karnes
Earl Bailey
Charles
Robert
Hart Bailey
Mr. Karnes
Criminal Court
Robert Bailey
Crossroads
Mercer County
Bluefield
Democratic Committee Charges Keefe Offer for Immigration Post
The Democratic National Committee released a statement quoting Timothy Healy of the International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen alleging that Daniel Keefe was promised the post of commissioner general of immigration by a president in exchange for Keefe’s support of Judge Taft. Healy cited cabinet sources and warned he would name the informant if challenged.
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New York
Democratic National Committee
Timothy Healy
International Brotherlbd
Daniel Keefe
Detroit
Taft
National Committee
Keefe
White House
Healy
Washington
Dan Keefe
Immigration
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Blue Ribbon Vanilla or Lemon Dominates Household Use
Blue Ribbon vanilla or lemon flavors grow in popularity as hundreds of housekeepers pressure quality choices. The claim that quality counts and wins out suggests steady preference for these varieties in daily tasks.
Chicago Champions of the World Clinch Series Title
Chicago defeats Detroit to win the World Series in five games. Donovan pitched masterfully for Chicago allowing only three hits while Detroit advantages faded after a rough first inning. Attendance totaled 62,232 with receipts of 94,976. final game crowd 6,210.
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Detroit
Mich
Chicago
Pfiester
National Commission
Donovan
Mit
Evers
Schmidt
Kling
Taft says Ohio situation satisfactory amid campaign stops
Judge Taft wrapped up a three day push in Ohio with a statement declaring the situation entirely satisfactory and a substantial Republican majority likely. A train accident delayed the Taft special but no injuries occurred as engines jumped the track. large crowds greeted him in Steubenville Wheeling and Cadiz with labor audiences addressed in Wheeling.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Taft
Ohio
Steubenville
International Conference Ratification Meeting in Paris
Paris reports that the conference on the Balkan situation will focus on ratifying private arrangements. Expected issues include recognizing Bulgarian independence, joining Bosnia and Herzegovina to existing frontiers, Crete’s annexation to Greece via the four protecting powers, opening the Dardanelles, and reducing Austro Hungarian influence over Montenegro. Britain ready to see the Dardanelles opened with Turkish consent.
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Paris
Turkey
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Crete
Greece
Dardanelles
Montenegro
Servia
Notice of Local Call Charge by Bluefield Telephone Co
Public notice declares from January 1 1909 a five cent charge for all local calls from party stations operated by Bluefield Telephone Co. Applies to subscribers and non-subscribers. W P Hawley general manager. 10 14 11. Also brief ads for Kinzer jewelers watch report, The Step toe Cash Supply Co flowers pots and Daily Telegraph subscription.
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Bluefeld Telephone Co
Bluefield Telephone CO
W. P. Hawley
Gen
Glasscock Denies Democratic Plot as Crowd Flocks to Speech
In Williamson West Virginia on October 14 Hon. W. E. Glasscock, Republican gubernatorial candidate, denied Democratic claims he would make specific appointments or honor promises. He pledged to govern for all, wear no collar, and know no faction, amid a crowd of 950. A fire alarm at the courthouse disrupted the event but failed to disperse the audience.
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Court House
Glasscock
Stuart Reed
Harry Scherr
Wayne
Stuntington
Make your X mark in the circle under the Pagle
An instruction urges readers to place an X mark in the circle located beneath the word Pagle on a form. The prompt implies a simple marking step for a ballot or survey. No further context or names are given in the accessible text.
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Bluefield, W. VA
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Union Bank and Trust Company
Flat Top National Bank OF
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R. B. Bolling
W. H. Thomas
W. B. Hicks
Edwin Mann
W. C. Pollock
A. Hooper
First National Bank For
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Democratic Committee
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Trinidad
the Miller Supply CO
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Wild Bill
Kinzer
Steptoe Cash Supply Co
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Mingo Court House
Mr. Glasscock
Will
Welch
Louis Bennett
Wm. EK. Glasscock
Tabriz
St. Petersburg
Novoe Vremya
Persia
Satur Khan
J. E. Schindel, Prop
Baldwin
the Duvall Music Co
Princeton Avenue
Henry Rodgin
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