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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1908
Page
1
A statement praises the committee's decision while urging party unity. It warns that those joining the newly organized faction aid enemies of Republicanism and plan the party's downfall. The message frames internal rifts as threats to the state GOP.
Clarksburg West Virginia Sept 12 Republican State Chairman Matthews returned from New York to lead the party campaign with unrelenting vigor. He defends the national committee and says there is only one Republican party in the state and rejects any faction aligned with opponents. He asserts Mr Swisher will stay in the race and that the national committee will aid.
The piece analyzes how Maine's September election may signal national mood ahead of November. It notes Republican gains likely but predicts possible plurality reductions driven by state issues, while Vermont is viewed as a more reliable barometer. past Maine results show wide swings, but Maine’s September results often differ from November outcomes.
Augusta Me Sept 12 Elections in Maine including congress will be held Monday. Campaign closed with rousing meetings statewide. Republicans fear a large or small plurality while Democrats expect growth but deny any chance of carry. Governor candidate Bert M Fernald of West Poland is a popular businessman. Gardner of Rockland is farmer backed by the state grange and seen as strong in rural districts.
The piece reviews Maine state politics with Prohibition on the ballot again and debates over state appropriations. Republicans claim prosperity under prohibition and oppose resubmission, while Democrats argue drunkenness remains and resubmission costs nothing if voters disagree. The Third District race targets Edwin C. Burleigh after a narrow past plurality.
Arthur Lb. Shaw of the Illinois Athletic Club in Chicago ran 120 yards in 15.0 seconds at Marshall Field during the annual A A U meet, shaving 0.5 seconds off J C Garrell’s previous record. A large crowd witnessed the performance.
Orville Wright set a new aeroplane endurance record at St Myer Virginia by flying 74 minutes and 24 seconds. The previous day he logged 70 minutes 26 seconds, marking his fourth record in the week.
September first marks the start of a new anniversary for the famous Blue Ribbon Flavoring Extracts. The product has been popular for 11 years and continues to grow in favor daily.
Monitor Pulverised. The Flour of quality. Genasco Roofing promotes Monitor Pulverized Flour available at 411 stores. Aimed at builders and homeowners seeking durable roofing materials.
An optical advertisement from Greensford Bridge, Bluefield WV, by Chas. W. Mayer successor to Dr. W. T. Jenkins, invites customers to have eyes examined free and buy frames at low prices for ten days. It markets nickel frames, gold filled frames, and solid gold frames with various lens options.
Augustus Eberhard 22, charged with killing his aunt Mrs Ottillie Eberhard and robbing $2210 near Rochelle Park after luring her from New York. He claims insanity. trial set to begin next week as authorities consider a commission to examine his mental state. His sister is reportedly confined in an insane asylum.
Indianapolis secured the pennant in the American Association with a decisive win on September 12 1900. The team now holds an insurmountable lead to seal the season and claim the title.
In Brighton New York on September 12 the 24 hour race of the Motor Racing Association ends with the American entry driven by Mulford Cobe prevailing before about 25 000 enthusiasts who had gathered since 8 30 p m at the track.
The 24 hour race covered 1 107 miles breaking all marks as Mulford led with 1092 miles, followed by Michiner-Lynch in second place and Copera Parker Hawley in third. A French entry Sartoris suffered a second hour injury but the event otherwise ran smoothly. Enthusiasm peaked as Mulford kept a commanding pace to the finish with nine survivors celebrated by the crowd.
Cincinnati Ohio September 12 Secretary Oscar S Straus of the commerce and labor department says he will campaign for the Republican ticket speaking in New York Chicago and possibly other cities. He notes his past as a Cleveland Democrat and supports McKinley Roosevelt and Taft.
The Mercer county Confederate veterans reunion in Princeton drew over two hundred veterans and more than 8,000 onlookers. Residents hosted a record dining affair for all attendees with the Mercer ladies supplying meals near the high school grove. Rev B P Pennington and Dr Bee delivered addresses honoring the soldiers who served the lost cause.
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