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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
4
A brief newspaper header from the Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists editor Hugh Ike Shott and publication details, pricing options for subscriptions, and contact box for remittances at Bluefield West Virginia.
The document presents a full slate of candidates across federal and state posts including President William H Taft and James Sherman as Vice President. Governor William E Glasscock. Stuart F Reed as Secretary of State. J S Durst as Auditor. E L Long as Treasurer. W G Conley as Attorney General. M P Shawkey as State Superintendent. Jas A Hughes for Congress. Ira E Robinson W N Miller and L J Williams as Judges of the Court of Appeals. A W Holmes as State Senator. I J Ellison as Sheriff. W P Hawley and R C Lilly for House of Delegates. A M Sutton as Prosecuting Attorney. W B Honaker as Clerk Circuit Court. E L Bowman as Clerk County Court. Davis Thorn as Commissioner County Court. Geo P Hylton as Assessor. Forest Walker as Surveyor. E P Godbey and J L Kersey as Justices of the Peace. G A Shirey on Board of Education. W H Pennington and F C Haley as Constables.
The Reformer published the records of Davis Thorn and Alex Sutton but they refuse to resign. They submit their case to the people. next Tuesday's verdict will show whether the public trusts the so called exposures or Thorn and Sutton. The source of the charge is known and supporters on both sides anticipate no fear of the result.
A Republican committee letter published in the Democratic press exposes a fund solicitation. It asks for a uniform $10 contribution from 1000 business men to support the Democratic state campaign, urging recipients to recruit others. The message notes legal limits under section 17 of the corrupt practices act and promises official receipts.
Mississippi in 1900 shows a population around 1.55 million with 154 530 white males over age 2 and 198 647 colored males over 21. The state had eight congressmen and total congressional election votes are noted.
A fragmented Mississippi versus West Virginia voting comparison questions the electors turnout. It cites Mississippi 150,530 white male voters over 21 with 22,932 votes cast and West Virginia eight times Mississippi votes, asking where the rest of the eligible voters went and urging readers to vote in the Eagle circle.
The Daily Telegraph critiques William Jennings Bryan for his treatment of honest money Democrats who opposed him in 1896. It argues his intolerance and dismissal of party dissent fueled the revolt and warns renewal of support is unlikely without moral alignment with conscience over party lines.
The text touts William Tell flour as safe and absolutely clean, promising reliable results and reward for skilled bakers. It frames the flour as a guaranteed product from the makers.
Norfolk and Western timetable details list departures to Roanoke Lynchburg Richmond Norfolk and Philadelphia with sleepers dining cars and parlor cars. Also notes Bluefield to Virginia West and Northwest routes via Columbus Cincinnati with multiple daily departures. Provides agent contact for tickets maps and information.
Judge BEH Gary of United States Steel Corp informs Senator N B Scott about when idle mills may resume at Riverside in Benwood and Carnegie Bellaire plants. Scott sought outlook for iron and steel trade. Gary could not give a definite timetable but promised updates. The letter statements address future plant operations and industry conditions.
United States Steel Corporation letter from October 21, 1908 discusses starting idle mills in West Virginia and other areas once business conditions permit. It notes election uncertainty from November 3 and potential effects on orders, with optimism that mills will resume at full capacity after Judge Taft is elected. Signed by E. H. Gary.
Cure touted as an internal treatment for catarrh with blood purifiers and mucous surface action. It claims patient testimonials and physician prescription history. Also notes sealed bids due November 2 1908 for erecting a two story brick Northfork Realty Co building in Northfork West Virginia with plans from A Catzen and Jos Shaw.
The piece contrasts Bryan with Taft, arguing Bryan’s denounced “Wall street” allies and promises yield to voters. It hails Taft for labor advocacy, claims unsafe politics would rise with Bryan’s election, and asserts Taft’s record as constructive versus Bryan’s alleged destruction. It notes Missouri German American bloc backing Taft and cites labor as decisive.
W A Floyd of Rural Route 2 Em pire Georgia touts Busklen's Arnica Salve for curing two severe sores on his hand and leg. He says it is worth more than gold and would mortgage the farm to obtain it. Available for 25 cents at drug stores.
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