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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1908

Page

5

Indicted for Arson in New Orleans Glass Firm Fire

Grand jury returns a true bill against Julius Lipps manager Abe Wolfe secretary treasurer and John Eckert employee of Central Glass Company on arson charges related to a fire that damaged three blocks of the New Orleans business district causing about 1 5 million dollars in losses.

Glass Company New Orleans Julius Lipps Abe Wolfe Central Glass Company John Eckert

Jury Finds Dr Rustin Shot by a Man in Omaha

The jury concluded Dr Frederick Rustin was shot by a man with insufficient evidence to name a suspect. The verdict recommends ongoing police inquiry into ties between Dr Austin and Charles Davis brother of E H Davis vice president of the First National Bank.

Omaha Neb Frederick Rustin Austin Chas. Davis E. H. Davis First National Bank

Lilley Heads Ticket for New Haven GOP State Convention

A Republican state convention in New Haven, Connecticut, selected a ticket led by Congressman George S. Lilley of Waterbury for governor amid enthusiastic support. The gathering closed with unified cheers for the national and state slate.

New Haven Conn George S. Lilley Waterbury

Chafin Attacks Taft On Prohibition Speech

Eugene W. Chafin, Prohibition candidate for president, assailed Judge Taft in San Jose, citing a Yale speech two years prior where Taft opposed prohibiting liquor. He accused Taft of endorsing majority rule as a basis for law and claimed liquor press backing for Taft signals saloon support.

San Jose Cal Eugene W. Chafin Taft Yale Chafin

The Last Supper Face as Painted by da Vinci

The article recounts Leonardo da Vinci studying faces for the Last Supper in Milan Italy. A choir boy Pietro Bandinelli became the face of Jesus after long search and later revealed he had been the model for Judas as well, revealing a life of dissipation after Rome study. The anecdote ends with a newspaper quip and a coal ad.

Milan Italy Leonardo da Vinci Jesus Christ Pietro Bandinelli Judas Pietro Rome Brooklyn’ Eagle

Republicans vow unity in West Virginia for national ticket

A committee expresses satisfaction with assurances of unity despite factional quarrels in West Virginia. They believe Republicans there will work together for the success of the national ticket, continuing from Page 1.

Sie Sinvivey West Virginia

West Virginia GOP factions resolved as Gaines backs Swisher

National committee sub committee names Gaines convention regular and Swisher state committee as regular. Scherr’s ticket faces withdrawal or independent run. Swisher hailed as official Republican nominee and one electors slate to be nominated. Lincoln ticket potential from Scherr faction looms uncertain. Judge in Cincinnati had no comment.

Ity Associated New York West Virginia Arnold Scherr Charles W. Swisher Joseph H. Gaines Swisher Frank H. Hitchcock National Republican Committee W. L. Ward T. C. Dupont Charles F. Brooker Jos. H. Gaines Republican State Committee S. V. Mathews Republican National Committee Chas FS Brooker Hitchcock Scherr Stephen B. Elkins National Committee Gaines Mathews Republican Party

Platforms Adopted At Democratic And Republican Conventions

At the same hour both parties in Missouri held their state conventions in Jefferson City on September 9 reporting and adopting their platforms simultaneously to avoid any advantage for either side.

Missouri Jefferson City

Invasion of the East By Mr Bryan Begins

W J Bryan dominates Peoria appearances with speeches at the hotel crowd scenes at the coliseum and courthouse square. He criticizes Taft and campaigns in West Virginia and Maryland while the Democratic invasion of the East begins.

Peoria Ills Democracy W. J. Bryan Evansville Ind Chicago Coliseum Court House Square Taft West Virginia Maryland Pryan

Illinois Republican State Convention Opens With Cannon Speech

Springfield Sept 9 Republicans of Illinois met for their first state convention under the new primary law. Joseph G Cannon and Leslie M Shaw spoke, Cannon criticizing the Democrats and calling Bryan the great American boss. The platform praises Roosevelt and endorses the national ticket. Local option not mentioned.

Springfield Joseph G. Cannon Leslie M. Shaw Imnois Cannon Wich Democratic Party Bryan Roosevelt

Deplores Style of Popular Comic Pictures

Miss Maud Summers of Cincinnati deplores the style of popular comic pictures in New York at a Playground Association of America address. She condemns depictions that glamorize evil and emphasize deceit and disrespect, urging more wholesome examples for youth.

York Playground Association of America Today Maud Summers Cincinnati Jeray

Topeka Woman Dies at 113 after Long Life

Mrs Sallie Ruthford, aged 113 in Topeka Kansas, died today after a life spanning from 1795 in Middletown Kentucky. She had never been sick for a week and moved to Topeka forty three years ago with four generations of descendants gathering last Sunday.

Topeka Kan Sallie Ruthford Middletown Kentucky

violin lessons by Naples graduate in Bluefield

Mr. Vincent Paoliello, a Naples Conservatory of Music graduate, has moved to Bluefield to establish himself permanently and will offer violin lessons at pupils' homes. Interested parties should write Vincent Paoliello, City, violinist, 9-9-61.

Vincent Paoliello Naples Conservatory of Music Bluefield Paoliello City

Largest selling brand in the United States highlighted

A fragment notes the brand as the largest selling in the United States due to its pure lemon and vanilla concentrate. It mentions ten American and European medals as part of the accolades.

United States

Taft Campaign Itinerary Outlined For Cincinnati Visit

Cincinnati dispatch reports Republican planners outlining Judge Taft's travel schedule for a nationwide swing. Two delegation visits to Taft are set for September 17 and 22, with final tour details pending national committee approval. Taft also confirms a possible extended trip or several shorter legs and says he will speak in Chicago on October 7 to address the Lakes to the Gulf Deep Waterway Association at the auditorium.

Cincinnati Ohio Republican National Committee National Committee Taft Chicago Lakes Gulf Deep Waterway Association

Mission Day Observed Across California Stateswide

California celebrated Mission Day with public offices banks and many businesses closed. In San Francisco a general holiday saw athletic events and festivities. A large delegation from Native Daughters and Native Sons of the Golden West traveled to Monterey for the group’s annual state convention.

San Francisco Cal California Monterey

Monitor Pulverized Flour Flour of Quality at All Stores

Monitor Pulverized Flour is promoted as the flour of quality available at all stores. The label emphasizes consistent milling and nationwide distribution, appealing to home bakers seeking reliable performance in recipes.

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