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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1908
Page
1
Gov Charles E Hughes drew crowds in Youngstown as Ohio Republicans opened their campaign amid national issues. He delivered a forceful address after Senator Beveridge and was mobbed by supporters while critics in the crowd laughed at Bryan’s trust regulation ideas.
The continuation of Roosevelt era policies was the keynote at a rally with Senator Beveridge of Indiana and Governor Hughes delivering strong national issue talks. General Andrew Harris, renominated for governor, urged focus on state matters and condemned liquor endorsements while promoting taxation and local option.
Wilbur Wright flew 19 minutes 48 seconds at Le Mans France in a morning test. The flight neared Henry Farman's long public official record and covered an estimated 14 to 15 kilometers. He landed within 300 feet of the starting apparatus to a chorus of congratulations.
Reports alleging injury to United States Senator N B Scott after an encounter are false. He has been at his desk and seen on the streets daily since the event, continuing his official duties in Wheeling West Virginia.
Boston, Sept 5 Jesse Pomeroy one of the nation’s most infamous life prisoners enters his 32nd year behind the walls of Charleston prison. He was 14 when sentenced for torturing and murdering children and now at 48 remains under solitary confinement amid ongoing questions of possible pardon. The piece recounts chilling 1871 72 cases in Chelsea South Boston and beyond that sparked public terror and led to his capture.
The narrative recounts the case of Pomeroy, identified by victims and prostituted through reform schools, who after release murderously attacked two more children. He received a life sentence in solitary confinement for thirty two years, escaping multiple times, and remaining ignorant of modern inventions like electric cars and telephones.
The Hague marks accession with a general holiday and decorations across cities. Churches hold thanksgiving services as the nation hopes for the birth of an heir to the throne while Queen Wilhelmina rests at Het Loo.
Atlantic City will observe another dry Sunday as saloons remain closed in deference to Governor Fort's order enforcing the Sabbath closing law.
An advertisement urges seniors to visit for free eye examinations and discounted eyewear for ten days. Dr. Chas W. Mayer promotes low prices on frames and lenses, with special attention to school children, at 407 Princeton Ave Greenspen Bldg Bluefield West Virginia.
In New York news desk reports Arnold Scherr and Charles Swisher offered to retire for Judge Nathan Goff of Clarksburg. Goff, once WV governor, is praised for nonpolitical record and broad party support. A national committee panel would issue a ruling next week while withdrawals signal harmony easing a potential Democratic win.
United States Judge Nathan Goff telegraphs from Milwaukee that he cannot participate in the West Virginia gubernatorial campaign due to ill health. He advised friends the state of his health forbids any part in the race.
Judge Nathan Goff of West Virginia will not seek the gubernatorial nomination. He is visiting his son Guy D. Goff in Milwaukee and will not give a newspaper interview. His son says that under no circumstance will he reverse this stance.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a father and son, health concerns, and refusal to consider something. The readable parts do not establish a clear event, names, dates, or places to form a factual summary.
A report notes a traveling campaign tour by a key candidate and supporters. Judge Tami indicates broad reach, with high demand from the west and possible appearances in eastern states as the tour proceeds.
Forest fires sweeping northern Minnesota and Wisconsin for three days closed in on towns near Duluth this afternoon. Chisholm Minnesota a town of 4 000 residents in the Mesabi range ninety miles north of Duluth was completely wiped out flattening homes and leaving thousands homeless as millions of dollars in property vanished.
Fairview Nebraska hosts cleanup day as W. J. Bryan prepares for his departure to the eastern states. His home grounds draw crowds early with many visitors seeking a glimpse of the political figure.
A vintage ad extols Blue Ribbon Vanilla and Lemon Extracts as the best ever made, highlighting eleven years of popularity and continued growth in favor. The claim emphasizes quality and broad appeal for home flavoring.
Genasco Roofing is listed alongside a cafe offer for fresh oysters at Lelmont Cafe. An odd product claim promotes St DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve as best for piles, advertised as sold by all druggists.
French forces report ambush on Tonkin border as Pelaiors units engage near dawn. clash ends with reported downed aircraft and rapid engagement, signaling rising tensions along the frontier.
News from South China reports 100 French Tirailleurs and Legionnaires attacked by 500 to 600 Chinese on the Jow hills near a village gate. Captain Fleury and Lieutenant Delattre were killed early in the fight, decapitated after death amid cheers as the Chinese carried away their heads.
Pittsburg Pa Sept 5 Two financial institutions the Cosmopolitan National Bank and the Mount Washington Savings and Trust Company were closed today by orders from federal and state banking authorities The Cosmopolitan Bank faced closing after bank examiner John H Cunningham reportedly refused to approve certain papers and loans totaling over 1 000 000 The Mount Washington institution was closed with unclear reason but its troubles likely stemmed from the Cosmopolitan Bank closure
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