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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
6
A blaze raged at Washington Mine No. 1 in Star Junction Connellsville area on October 19 from suspected crossed electric wires. Fire fighters faced heavy smoke as fans halted raising fear of gas buildup and potential further disaster.
Denver reports six accidental deaths traced to a Colorado snowstorm over the weekend. Seven others are injured in railroad crashes and by contact with live wires. In Charlottesville, the Confederate veterans’ reunion opens with a large anticipated turnout and plans for elaborate entertainment honoring Civil War veterans.
Lorain county voters kept the saloons by 36 in a hot race that included 154 saloons. The Ohio Anti Saloon League planned to contest the result alleging 45 aliens lacking naturalization voting at one Lorain precinct.
A storm in northeastern Colorado over about two days brought rain turning to snow. Mountain areas report heavy snowfall and significant damage to electric light, telephone, and telegraph wires.
Guthrie Oklahoma October 19 Miss Frances Haskell denies the rumor of an engagement to Samuel Bowles Jr. The statement clarifies the social gossip surrounding the two young people in the community.
Dunkirk New York October 19 fires flared once more in Chautauqua and Allegheny counties and across the line into Pennsylvania. Dense smoke shut schools and forced merchants to operate by artificial light.
Bay City reports the verified known death list from Presque Isle and Alpena counties stands at forty one with several missing and fears of large loss of life in Pulawaski and Krakow townships. Six bodies were found in Pulawaski yesterday and Grace Harbor near Lake Huron remains unconfirmed.
London reports the latest Balkans phase points to settlement of the most serious issues via direct negotiation before the international fee conference. Recongress would only ratify and legalize already made arrangements.
In Buffalo the National American Woman Suffrage Association open session applauded Mrs Philip Snowden of England for five minutes as she praised English women's cause. Harriet E Grima spoke on the woman in politics followed by Katherine Ballentine, daughter of the late Thomas B Reed, as part of the event.
Vienna correspondent reports an Austrian naval guard for the consulate clashed with Montenegrin mob at Aativari during a tense incident in Berlin dated October 19.
Gus Rogers of the Rogers Brothers stage comedy team died today in New York from appendicitis.
The ad lists Sauer's pure flavoring extracts priced at 10¢ and 25¢, DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills, and a range of bracelets from Kinzer Your Jeweler, noting availability from druggists and jewelers.
Cassier's Magazine portrays Archimedes as a premier mechanician and inventor. It cites his lever theory, the endless screw and pump, the burning glass, and catapults and derricks. The piece highlights public faith in his mind and the lasting influence of his ingenuity.
A converted Constantinopolitan denounces Turks for drinking raki and cheating religion. He compares raki to gin, notes its strong effect, and describes a Turkish vegetarian feast with sak, baklava, and saffron whipped cream. He claims drinkers wed misfortune with self harm. Minneapolis Journal reports the assertion.
A fragment notes how Englishwomen of the seventeenth century were recognized in society. It highlights gender expectations, domestic duties, and social constraints shaping women's daily lives during the era.
An entry in St. Martin's in the Fields warden accounts shows Elizabeth Bartlett casting a second bell with women paid the same as men for the same task. Fleet Prison records note the first female warden in 1217 received the same salary as her late husband, reflecting equal pay practices of the era.
A farmer sues a cattle dealer in county court over a bull sold as harmless. The farmer says the animal injured workers and himself, while the dealer claims the bull would calm with time. The judge notes the animal’s excitement and the farmer reveals he had to shoot the bull to quiet it down.
A humorous note recalls a pious old woman after a zoo visit calling it a trip to the theological gardens and a servant's report of a master’s illness citing eternal consolation. It compares English living standards from 1688 to today, noting income rises for workers and families in American money from about 303 to 450 and 150 to 800 dollars respectively.
Kinger Your Jeweler presents a wide assortment of sockets and neck chains in various styles for customers to choose from.
Isaac T. Mann as trustee will sell 3,300 shares of Zenith Coal and Coke Company stock at public auction on Wednesday October 21 1908 at 3 o clock p m at the front door of the Bank of Bramwell Bramwell Mercer County West Virginia to satisfy debts secured by the stock Cash or other terms as agreed by majority of debt holders Read made October 2 1908 by ISAAC T MANN Trustee.
Mrs Ada L Croom of Vaughn Mississippi reports a severe cough and suspected consumption. After months of illness a friend advised Dr King s New Discovery. She used three bottles and was completely cured. The cough and cold remedy is widely praised and sold at drug stores 50c and 1.00 trial bottle free.
At the Grand Lodge gathering in November every Odd Fellow seeks a pin or charm. Visit Kinzer Your Jeweler to browse stock. Mark your X in the circle under the Eagle.
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