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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1908

Page

6

Hearst Attacks Foraker and Haskell in Missouri Speech

William Randolph Hearst opened the Independence party campaign in Missouri at the Odeon theatre, rebutting Senator Foraker's letters from Columbus and reading new letters from John D. Archbold of Standard Oil. He charged Governor C. N. Haskell with ties to Standard Oil and cited affidavits naming Haskell. He placed Haskell among Democratic leaders Roger Sullivan Tom Taggart Murphy and Pat McCarren in defending party leadership.

St. Louis William Randolph Hearst Independence Party Missouri Odeon Joseph B. Foraker Hearst Columbus John D. Archbold Standard Oil Company Mr. Foraker Ohio Foraker C. N. Haskell Oklahoma Democratic National Committee Haskell Mennett Bennett Platform Committee Mr. Hearst Democracy Roger Sullivan Tom Taggart Murphy Pat McCarren

Girl of 10 Sues Father in Unique Local Suit

Ivey Kast, 18, sues Gustavus Kast and Dr. O O Osborne for 10000 dollars alleging mental anguish after her planned marriage to Earl Miller, age 20 is blocked by her parents over his eight dollar weekly earnings. Miss Kast has been sent away to reflect on her actions.

Detroit Gustavus Kast O. O. Osborne Ivey Kast Miss Kast Dr. Osborne Earl Miller Miller Wes

Execution of William Paul in Kenora Ontario

Kenora Ontario September 18 execution carried out for William Paul, condemned for the murder of Henri Schelling whose body was found December 6 1907 near Pinewood Rainy River district. Paul attempted suicide by own action a month earlier. Both men involved in the case.

Kenora Ont William Paul Paul Henri Schelling Rainy River Pinewood

Skating as Instrument in Murder Case Emerges

A narrative notes that Paul and another man had friendly relations, skated up the river to cut timber, and near the bush Paul used his skates in a murder. The crime was uncovered days later when Paul’s skates were found near the body, tying him to the homicide.

Paul

Baseball Scores From Roanoke Danville Portsmouth Lynchburg

Roanoke defeats Danville 9 to 1 while Portsmouth blanks Norfolk 8 to 0 and Lynchburg tops Richmond 8 to 2. Multiple minor league or regional games reported with final scores.

Roanoke Danville Portsmouth Norfolk Lynchburg Richmond

National League Games Shuffle Standings in Tight Race

New York defeated Pittsburgh twice raising its percentage to .654. Pittsburgh drops to third at .612, while Chicago at .616 remains in second after a loss to Philadelphia. Philadelphia beat Chicago 2 to 1 in ten innings. Other scores: Boston 13 over Cincinnati 6, New York 7 over Pittsburgh 0, Brooklyn 4 over St. Louis 2 in seven innings, and Brooklyn 3 over St. Louis 0 in a second game.

Boston Cincinnati New York Pittsburg Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago

Detroit, Yankees clash. AL results show runs

In the American League games Detroit fell to New York 1 to 5. Chicago edged Washington 1 to 0 while St. Louis defeated Philadelphia 2 to 1. A second tilt had St. Louis win 5 to 4 over Philadelphia. Cleveland beat Boston 2 to 1.

Detroit New York Chicago Washington St. Louis Philadelphia Cleveland Boston

Bryan Still Accuses Steel Trust of Backing Republican Ticket

W J Bryan faced questions from reporters in Jersey City about his claim that United States Steel Corporation officials support the Republican party. He said the steel trust has not been prosecuted and that the Republican national committee would not publish bona fide contributions from steel trust officials. He asserted no endorsement of Roosevelt and noted mixed reception of Roosevelt's policies. He warned the season would be tough for the Democratic Party and theater profits remain weak with many shows closing or struggling.

Jersey City N. J W. J. Bryan Harrington Wilmington United States Steel Corporation Steel Trust Republican National Committee Sheldon New York Herald Republican Party Bryan Roosevelt Mr. Roosevelt West Democratic Party

Man of Seventy-Nine Goes Insane After Shopping

Hubert Kunster aged seventy nine from Waterloo Iowa becomes insane after a day shopping with his daughter Carrie Schmidt. In City Hospital observation ward he imagines he is still shopping and argues with imaginary clerks. They traveled downtown for bargains and faced crowds.

St. Louis Hubert Kunster Waterloo City Hospital Kunster Carrie Schmidt

Theatrical Outlook Gloomiest Ever Revealed

The season opens with a record number of player folk unable to find engagements. Industry observers in New York report growing unemployment among actors and managers as recession fears dampen the stage market.

New York

Early Morning Singing Sparks Boarding House Quip

The boarding house landlady scolds Mr. Warbles for singing before breakfast, noting it is unlucky. He quips that singing after breakfast never appeals to him, adding a touch of humor to a quiet morning encounter in Chicago News.

Mr. Warbies Mr. Warbles Chicago News

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Ray Eeyeuo Directoire Messaline Directoire Rae E. S. Pedigo Princeton Avenue Bluefield West Virginia THE Flat Top Book and Stationery Company New Book Store Opera House Bland Street Democratic Committee An &8 W. VA Emerson Derries White Pharmacy Dr. Manns DeWitt Baseball Virginia League College Chap Brandegee, Kincaid & Co Bodo Drage M. G. Whitlow Princeton Ave Daily Papers Samuel Turk West Va Cincinnati Dental CO Ings DR. Compton Altamont B. M. Cohen Thomas E. Peery M. D Pesenger Station N. & W. Railway Shumate
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