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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1908
Page
1
Commemorative note honors Cam Houston for leading Texas forces to resist Mexican rule during a stormy era. The text recalls his role as Commander-in-Chief of the Lone Star Republic Army and his dedication to independence and national identity.
Austin Sept. 11 The memory of Gen Sam Houston will be honored by a monument over his Huntsville grave funded by a $10 000 Texas appropriation and entrusted to the governor. Sculptor Pompeo Coppini of San Antonio chosen to design the memorial. Houston led Texas from 1833 as general to annexation in 1845 guiding its destiny through trials.
The article recounts Sam Houston’s rise from Tennessee to Texas affairs, his leadership in the Texan army, the fall of the Alamo with Davy Crockett and Col. Bowie, the rallying cry Remember the Alamo, and his later push for Texas union with the United States through diplomacy starting around 1833 to 1841.
The trial of A. T. Jones, Santuc wealthy planter, for the murder of his wife was halted when Chief Justice Pope issued an order staying proceedings until the supreme court hears the bail appeal. The court will not hear until November, delaying trial until February unless a special term is ordered. Jones remains jailed. Clinchfield the Coal of quality.
St Paul Minn Sept 11 Archbishop John Ireland celebrated his seventy years with wide acclaim from U S senators presidents and church leaders. The pope sent greetings from Rome while peers praise his health energy devotion and long service in Minnesota and the Dakotas. He is noted for temperance work charity public welfare and bridging church and civic life.
In Detroit on September 11 the Michigan Society of the United States Daughters of 1812 unveiled a bronze General Alexander Macomb statue on Washington Boulevard. Speakers included Father Ernest Van Dyke Congressmen Edwin Denby Mayor Thompson and Mrs. William Gerry Slade with Mrs Bertrem C Whitney presiding. The ceremony featured cannons from the War of 1812 a salute by the Seventh United States Infantry and music.
Advertisers claim Blue Ribbon Vanilla is superior and stretches further, with the wealthy driving demand because it lasts twice as long as competing brands. The copy highlights quality and economy as key selling points for the product.
The ad urges readers to get eyes examined free and offers discounted glasses for ten days. It promotes nickel, gold filled, and solid gold frames with prices from four to ten dollars and invites school children for special attention.
The guest speaks to a large crowd by the Ohio River comparing two political platforms and urging Democratic support. He highlights differences and appeals for backing at the shoreside event.
William Jennings Bryan arrived in Wheeling West Virginia amid a rousing reception. He spoke from the riverfront shore praising Democratic labor and anti injunction planks and contrasting Democratic and Republican platforms with Judge Taft’s campaign. Unemployed steel workers cheered his emphasis on labor issues.
William H. Taft and William J. Bryan will attend the Chicago Association of Commerce banquet on October 7 at the auditorium. Speakers will be non political and the event ties to the Lake-to-the-Gulf Deep Waterway Convention with Taft opening and Bryan closing on related dates.
New York report notes widespread demand for Judge Taft after his campaign announcement. Republican officials including Chiaurman Hitchcock say the speaking schedule will be expanded to meet state interest as the campaign heats up.
The Taft campaign plans a broad swing through the midwest and intermountain region with a final stretch in New York and eastern states. A Chicago conference Monday will map the first week itinerary with Hitchcock and Senator Dixon coordinating the western speakers bureau.
London September 11 a denial from Sir A. Davidson equerry denies the king is ill though the timing suggests indisposition. The statement aims to reassure the public and prevent alarm over the monarchs condition.
Billy Papke and Stanley Ketchell agree to a rematch in the ring set for November 25 following Papke’s victory over Ketchell in Los Angeles. The San Francisco date is announced as the site for the bout.
Cincinnati Sept 11 Taft campaign manager A L Vorys departs for New York to coordinate Taft's first speech tour through Missouri Kansas Nebraska Iowa Illinois Indiana with additional eastern and northern routes to be set after western plans. Taft and National Chairman Hitchcvelk discuss details via long distance call.
Harry Grant wanted for the Roanoke murder of John Willis on July 27, 1907, was captured near Bluff by Chief G R Newkirk and D Q O Baldwin after a tip led them to Dent’s property. Grant, armed with a Remington and an ax, offered no resistance when surprised on his return path from Glen Lyn.
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