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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1908

Page

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Veterans in Toledo Parade Lead Grand Army March

Twenty five thousand age worn veterans of the Grand Army marched through Toledo to open a national encampment with a living flag of 3,000 school children and a fitting display of flags. Taft and Foraker greeted by cheering crowds as parade ends with floral salutes and civilian harmony.

National Grand Army Toledo Ohio Grand Army Michigan Indiana National Association of ex-Prisoners of War Madison Avenue William H. Taft Joseph Benson Foraker Taft Lyceum Theatre Lincoln Republican Club Senator Foraker Harris

Both Parties Pleased With Vermont Election

New York reports Vermont shows Republican majority above twenty five thousand with Taft seen as favored. Democrats double their Vermont legislature representation, signaling mixed national outlook. Republican Chairman Mason praises result while Democratic Chairman Mack notes gains.

New York Vermont Democratic Nations Mason Shyirman Hitchcock Republican Taft Mack Hitchcock

Arabs Beaten Off With Heavy Losses at Boudenib

Paris reports Arabs attacked the Boudenib French post on the Algerian frontier. Moorish tribesmen swarmed the hills, and fighting lasted until evening before the French repelled the assault. French losses include two dead. About 15,000 Moors surrounded the post. 1,500 French garrison, with reinforcements approaching Boudeniv forty miles away.

Paris Boudenib Mulai Hassen Bounnns Boudeniv

Survivors of the Maine Lead Spanish War Veterans Parade

The United Spanish War Veterans annual encampment parade in Boston drew all delegates and featured honored survivors of the Maine and veterans who participated in the Merrimac sinking and the cable cutting at Cienfuegos. High army and navy officers reviewed the procession with Cuban Porto Rican and Philippine campaign veterans.

Boston Mass United Maine Merrimac Cienfuegos Army Navy Philippines West Indian

Foraker to Take Stump for Tat in Vets Parade

Former Governor Foraker plans a stump speech during the G A R parade. He sits beside veteran leaders to share praise and engage in earnest, friendly discussion.

Foraker

Taft and Foraker unite in Ohio political maneuvering

In Toledo on September 2, Taft and Foraker publicly align as Foraker contemplates another senatorial bid. A dinner with Henry C. Corbin J Warren Keiffer and James Hoyt led to invitations for Foraker to stay for a G A R parade review with Taft and a Lincoln Republican Club reception. Taft and Foraker share a stage amid cheers as they discuss tariff policy and national strategy.

Toledo Taft Foraker Senator Foraker Ohio United States Hitchcock Heard Henry C. Corbin J. Warren Keiffer James Hoyt Cleveland Lincoln Republican Club Lyceum Theatre

Secret of Desserts Revealed by Best Chefs

The best chefs claim Blue Ribbon Lemon and Vanilla are essential in dessert success. They recommend Blue Ribbon Extracts as the key to assured results.

The Best Grocers Sell Sauer’s Pure Flavoring Extracts

An old advertisement notes Sauer’s pure flavoring extracts available at 1c and 25c prices from leading grocers. It highlights loss of price and easy availability across stores.

Grain and Feed Dealers Offered Free Hourly Wheat Quotes

Wholesale grain and feed dealers can obtain hourly quotations on wheat corn and oats at no charge by calling Phone 305 Steele Morley Co brokers and manufacturers agents Room 27 K and M Building.

Steele & Morley Co K & M- Bldg

GOFF SELLING OUT AT COST FOR CASH

Goff & Co announces a total store clearance of dry goods hardware and groceries. Prices list sugar at 52, roasted coffee at We 3, Shean tomatoes at 7 cents, to move stock quickly. Includes extensive cash-only sale.

GOFF Chas. Goff & CO

Notable Ohio Reception Highlights Foraker Appearance

The speaker stated he did not come to make a speech but to attend a reception with Senator Foraker and other distinguished Ohioans. Foraker was introduced and greeted with cordialities, reflecting a cordial social event rather than a political address.

Democratic Party Senator Foraker

Shetlenbarger Trails Omaha Mayor Dahlman in Democratic Primary

Returns from the Nebraska state primaries indicate Shetlenbarger has defeated Mayor Dahlman of Omaha for the Democratic nomination for governor, with results still arriving from Tuesday’s tallies.

Lincoln, Neb Shetlenbarger Dahlman Omaha

Bark Auburndale Missing After Hurricane

The bark Auburndale was sailing from Turk's Island to Philadelphia five weeks ago when she disappeared near Hatteras during last month’s hurricane. Fears remain she foundered with all hands.

Philadelphia Auburndale Turk’s Island Hatteras

Norfolk Coast Sailors Resume Sea After Stormbound

Many coasting schooners and other sailing vessels that had been stormbound in Hampton Roads for two weeks moved to sea as clearing weather returned.

Norfolk Hampton Roads

Submarine quake or eruption feared near Yaquina Bay

Newport Oregon Sept 2 sea captains back report consider a submarine earthquake or volcanic eruption near Yaquina bay after seeing tons of dead fish in the area suggesting an underwater event and impact on marine life.

Newport Ore Yaquina Bay

Bradley defeats Warner in Republican gubernatorial primary

Detroit reports State Auditor Bradley won the Republican nomination for governor over Governor Warner in Tuesday’s primaries.

Detroit Mich Bradley Warner

Tolstoy illness may develop into pneumonia

Moscow reports Count Leo Tolstoy’s doctors say his age makes pneumonia likely, threatening fatal risk. The ailing writer remains at home with full mental powers, says he is peaceful and that his work is done.

Moscow Leo Tolstoy Leo XIII

Hitchcock to Visit Indiana and Ohio

Chairman Hitchcock of the Republican national committee will visit Indiana and Ohio on his return to New York. He leaves Chicago for Indianapolis to confer with Vice President Fairbanks, then proceeds to Toledo and visits Judge Taft on Middle Lass Island.

Chicago Ill Hitchcock Republican National Committee Indiana Ohio New York Indianapolis Fairbanks Toledo Taft Middle Lass Island

Bryan at Sioux City Denounces Reform Omission by Republicans

In Sioux City Iowa on September 2 W J Bryan salvoed at a monster Democratic rally denouncing Coleman Du Pont and Senator Neise Penrose for not expected to become reformers due to their trust ties. He pressed reform on tariff bank deposits labor and government al reforms and urged attention to reform and trust questions.

Sioux City Iowa W. J. Bryan Coleman Dupont Delaware Neise Penrose Pennsylvania Republican Executive Committee

Ada man Aaron Watkins named as Prohibition vice president nominee

Ada Ohio September 2 Aaron Watkins head of Ohio Northern University will be officially notified tomorrow of his nomination for vice president on the Prohibition ticket. The notification will be simple but will draw party leaders from across the state for the ceremony and gathering.

Ada Ohio Aaron Watkins Ohio Northern University Prohibition

Professor Watkins Plans Southern Speech Tour

Following his notification, Professor Watkins intends to begin a tour of public speeches that will cover several southern and middle states. The itinerary emphasizes engagement with local audiences and ongoing advocacy efforts.

Rious Watkins Middle States

Hedspeth Chosen East Campaign Vice Chairman

The eastern department of the Democratic national committee was organized and Norman E. Mack named Robert Hedspeth of New Jersey as vice chairman to run the eastern campaign. A twenty member sub committee includes national committeemen and prominent Democrats such as John T. McGraw of West Virginia.

New York Democratic National Committee Norman E. Mack Robert 8. Hedspeth New Jersey East John T. McGraw West Virginia

Plans To Fly Across The English Channel

Paris report notes Prince Bolotoff a Russian plans a cross channel flight from Calais to Dover in a large triplane. He has commissioned aeroplane builders and follows the growing aeronautics interest spurred by Wilbur Wright’s demonstrations at Le Mans.

Paris Prince Bolotoff English Channel Calais Dover Wilbur Wright Dayton Ohio le Mans

Aeronaut Jones Killed After Airship Collapse Fire

Charles O. Jones 40, a Hammondsport New York airship operator, died after his airship collapsed and caught fire at the Central Maine fairgrounds near Waterville Maryland. He fell about 500 feet and succumbed to injuries. The fatal incident occurred late today with the fire cited as the cause of the airship failure.

Waterville Charles O. Jones Hammondsport N. Y Central Maine Fair Ground

First of the season oysters at Belmont Cafe

The Belmont Cafe serves the season s first oysters today and every day this week in any style.

Belmont Cafe

Crushed Lime Stone for City Delivery by W H Coffman

Crushed lime stone available in any size and delivered to any city area at a reasonable price by W. H. Coffman Coke Co. Bluefield West Virginia. August 29. One month.

W. H. Coffman Coke Co Bluefield W. Va

Paris and Germany Edge Toward War After Concert Disruption

In a volatile move, Paris and Berlin signal defiance of the Alveciras Convention. Proclamations of intention to disregard treaty terms spark tensions as powers clash over a disrupted concert, raising fears of a broader conflict.

France Sees German Move on Morocco as Crisis Threat

Paris officials react to Germany breaking ranks on the Algeciras act by recognizing Mulai Hafid, signaling a shift in policy and threatening to undo the conference’s aims. The Associated Press reports Paris views Germany as provocation risking a European crisis and possible near war with France.

Paris Germany Morocco Algiers Mulai Germain Fez Tangiers Serses D ‘Presa Ia Abd-El-Aziz Frince Spain Algeciras France

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