Political ticket names for state and local offices
The slate lists candidates for President Taft and Sherman, Governor Swisher, Secretary of State Reed, Auditor Durst, Treasurer Long, Attorney General Conley, State Superintendent Shawkey, Hughes, Court of Appeals judges Robinson Miller and Williams, State Senate Holmes, Sheriff Ellison, House delegates Hawley Lilly, Prosecuting Attorney Sutton, Circuit Judge Honaker, County Clerk Howman, County Court Commissioner Thorn, Assessor Hylton, Surveyor Walker, Justices God bey Kersey, Board of Education Shirey, and Constables Pennington Haley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Taft
Ohio
James 8. Sherman
New York
C. W. Swisher
Marion
Stuart P. Reed
Harrison
J. 8. Durst
Jackson
E. L. Long
McDowell
W. QG. Conley
Preston
M. P. Shawkey
Kanawha
E. A. Hughes
Cabell
Court of
E. L. Howman
Davis Thorn
Geo. P.hylton
Forest Walker
E. P. Godbey
J. L. Kersey
Board of Education
G. A. Shirey
W. H. Pennington
F. C. Haley
Weathering jokes and bets on early aviation era signs and Taft dinners
A fragmented Sept 15 1908 column jokes about Orville Wright initials, schoolboy taunts, rich sports figures facing trouble, champagne in California, a prize for a mock hot air flight, and a voter’s interest in public value. It notes Nicaragua's debt, a leper escape in New Orleans selling theater tickets, and hints at Taft and Morgan dining in Chicago with potential reactions.
Affable Gentleman Faces Public Dispute Over Ideas
The excerpt questions how a pleasant man could be so mistaken in his views and imagines future acceptance of his faults. It contrasts Mr Bryan and his opposing opinions with a light personal aside.
Aerial Navigation Seen Driving Military Air Power
Colonel James Templer, once superintendent at Aldershot balloon works, predicts fleets of airships and notes American aviation progress. He praises U S heavier-than-air craft tested at Fort Myer Va as among the best, and says the United States leads in aerial navigation research despite occasional criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Templer
Aind
Templer
Aldershot
Fort Myer
United States
Alaskan Wheat Fails to Live Up to Billboards
The Saturday Evening Post reported Parmer Adams of Idaho found a wild Alaskan wheat yielding about 200 bushels per acre and resistant to frost and hail. Tests show the claim was too good to be true as actual yields are not exceptional and cold weather damages the grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturday Evening Post
Philadelphia
Parmer Adams
Idaho
Jack Frost
Christopher Columbus
Acre
Marmer Adams
Alaskan
Luther Burbank
War of words rages between Bryan Hearst and Independence
A heated battle unfolds as Hearst and Hisgen the Independence party nominee attack Bryan with affidavits. Hearst alleges Bryan called workers beggars and accuses Oklahoma Governor Haskell of secret pledges to crush union labor. Bryan denies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Hearst
Hisgen
Independence Party
Rock Island
Bryand
Workingmen
Haskell
Oklahoma
Testifying to Connecticut Electoral Vote Timing
A political organization supports Mr. Bryan by pledging Connecticut’s electoral vote. It notes the gift is given in September as easier for a committee than in November, reflecting good faith and judicious timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Connecticut
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad from 1886 Ohio Firm
Frank J. Cheney chief partner of J. Cheney & Co Toledo offers $100 for each uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Sworn before A. W. Gleason Notary Public on December 6, 1886. Cure taken inate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Wrank J. Cheney
A. D
A. W. Gleason
F. J. Cheney & CO
A Mint Scale That Could Weigh a Grain of Dust
A Philadelphia Record excerpt notes a mint balance scale rivaling Bank of England workmanship. The seven foot high mechanism weighs two tons and is calibrated to detect minute weights, even a grain of dust, with an electric bell sound if overloaded. The piece illustrates precision engineering behind currency production and weighs the mint’s careful daily adjustments alongside wider technical marvels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of England
Threadneedle Street
Philadelphia Record
West Virginia Governor Proclaims Constitutional Amendments
Governor William M. O. Dawson announces two amendments to the West Virginia constitution to be voted on in November. The first, Qualification Amendment, sets age and residency rules for state officials. The second, County Court Amendment, adjusts county commissioners’ terms, election method, and compensation with a six year cycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. O. Dawson
West Virginia
Towit
WM. M. O.dawson
C. W. Swisher
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Hugh IE Shott
Nan
Telegraph Frinting Co
Brand Street
Bluefield
W. Va
Mber
Associated Press
Addreseal
Els
Daily Telegraph Printing CO
W. Vall
Daily Telegraph
Daily Telegraph Printing Cou
Orville Wright
O. K
Vacaton
Ifornia
Louisie
Bylander
Nicaragua
John Mouton
New Orleans
Mr. Taft
Mr. Firgan
Chicago
Maco
Mall
Genesee Pure Food Co
le Roy
N.Y
Mr. Bryan
Aerial Navigation
Rieties
Ansted & Burk Company
Pee Ohio
Buckeye
Roanoke
Norfolk
Shenandoah
Pullman
Hagertown
Richmond
Pullman Sleeper
Lynchburg
Shenandoah Valley
Gary
Kenova
Columbus
Northwest
Pullmen
Cincinnati
Tazewell
Norton
Efi
Clinch Valley
Welch
Williamson Emi
Eagem Norfolk and Western Railway
W. B. Bevill
G. P
Virginia
Virginian Railway
Deepwater Mullens
Herndoe
Matoaka
Deepwater
William Tell
Japan
DeWitt
Kennedy
J. KE. Rhodemyre
Virginia City
Ennis
West Va
Turkey Gap Coal & Coke Co
D. B. Baldwin
Pioneer
First National Bank
Princeton Avenue
C. O'Leary & Son
G. E. Evans
Bluefield City
Care Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Normal
Business College
Pitman, Gregg and
Kimball
Systems
Oliver, Underwood, Remington and Smith Machines
W. H. Cunningham
Bluefield, W. VA
Booker & Crenshaw
Selly & Moyer Building
G. A. Bradshaw
Princeton Ave
C. C. B. Pocahontas
United States Geological Survey
Peel
C.cc. B
Pocahontas
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
United States Navy
Castner, Curran & Bullitt
C. B. Pocahontas Smokeless Coal
Wrofean
Hal, Blyth
15Th Street
Broadway
New York City
N. Y
Ay Building, Company
Fencharehavensa B. G
Congress Street
Mom
Belve Building
Chucianatt
O . B. Spea
Fred
Njurious Deuga
Kelly & Moyers
KIES
Wiest Class Billia Ad Pool
M. Smith Insurances Agency
L. G. Toney
Edward Cooper
Vics-Prea
H. C. Donaldson
Beo’y
8. M. Smith
S. M. Smith Insurance Agency
Kelly & Moyer Big
Lazarus Club
Lazarus & Co
Bluefield Water Works
WM. McCarthy
Eng
R & Supr GC
G. Betelle
Cashier
Flat Top Insurance Agency, General Insurance
Bluefield Ldest
Irene
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