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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
1
Chicago reports show strong Prohibition signals as Eugene W. Chafin tours the West and Pacific Coast. Campaign offices order one million photogravures of the presidential candidate to meet public demand for framing. Anticipation grows of substantial November support.
Leaders expect the Prohibition vote this November to reach at least 500000, eclipsing past totals. In 1900 Woolley had 208914 votes and 1904 Swallow 258536. The third party vote could swing close contests in several states.
Orville Wright and Lieutenant Thomas Selfridge were aboard a two man aeroplane during a flight over Fort Myer when a propeller blade broke. Selfridge died at 8 10 pm and Wright was severely injured but expected to recover.
In Berlin the fifteenth Interparliamentary Union conference opened in the Reichstag with Chancellor von Buelow presiding. The session was marked by impressive ceremonies and an unusually large attendance, with the United States noted as particularly well represented. The three day congress aims to accomplish much.
A ten year old girl Lou Stafford was found strangled and raped in the courthouse yard at Welch McDowell County. A white man of advanced age is suspected but not charged as police guard for flight risk. Hundreds gathered as details emerged and fears of lynching grew, with grim evidence described in lurid terms.
Atlanta Georgia September reports a split in the Independence party as chair Sutler announces no electoral ticket will be fielded while Clapp submits a slate of electors. An official statement says the party will wage a state campaign for governor and Carter will back Bryan and Kern nationally.
In Galesburg Illinois William J Bryan was invited to October 7 to share a platform with William H Taft at the Lincoln Douglass semi centennial celebration. A possible joint debate may be arranged by the celebration committee.
Richmond Va September 17 The United States circuit court of appeals ruled that a railroad must provide uniform transportation terms to all shippers regardless of ownership of the cars it uses The decision reversed a Maryland circuit court ruling in the Pitcairn Coal Company suit against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company the Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad Company and related firms and others.
A ten year old girl is found dead in the courthouse yard after four days of missing. Police say fingerprints are visible on the neck, suggesting a brutal act. A search of the town failed to locate her before a lead from a terrified woman led to discovery.
The office advertises precise vision services using the latest instruments for accurate glasses. It promises harmless products and offers consultation and examination at no risk.
A local roofing firm advertises as the best on the market and pledges to prove quality. It notes capability to ship one, two, and three ply roofing from its Bluefield stock.
John W. Kern Democratic candidate for vice president opened a speaking tour in Chicago address to the Jefferson Club at their annual banquet. He plans stops at Evanston and will be on the road almost continuously through October 10.
Columbus reporters note Thomas Hisgen, Independence party presidential candidate, and William Randolph Hearst addressed Memorial Hall about alleged trust corruption. Hearst cited letters from Standard Oil associates and claimed Democrats ally with Republicans against reform, presenting documentary evidence to support charges. The event closed with Sibley’s letter conclusion read aloud.
The letter to Mr Archibald discusses how Mr Sibley urged President Roosevelt to beware offending Standard Oil and to rely beyond popular support. It accuses certain figures of being rabble seekers and emphasizes conservative citizens and magnates of trusts. Senator Foraker gave no statement and Hearst letters were relayed to a senator by phone, with the senator retired for the night.
In Cincinnati on September 17, Foraker 10 plans a day meeting at G A R Hall and an evening rally at Music Hall with Senator Foraker presiding and introducing Judge Taft. Taft will deliver the main address after private matters in his quarters, signaling a shift from the front porch campaign. Local politicians visited Taft during his Linton Ave stop.
The Daily Telegraph notes Blue Ribbon Quality products, especially the Vanilla and Lemon line, have grown in sales for eleven years. The piece promotes a subscription to the Daily Telegraph.
Concord September 17 A Republican convention opens amid deep factional lines as reformers seek to oust Boston and Maine Railroad influence from state politics. Rosecrans W. Pillsbury leads reform forces backed by Winston Churchill. Pillsbury faces strong opposition from railroad allies.
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