New Era in Concord for Capital and Labor
The Daily Telegraph reports the formation of the American Railroad Employees' and Investors' Association in Chicago aims to unite railroad labor and investor interests. An executive committee includes leaders from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and other unions, with plans for a permanent, public facing group to promote cooperative railway welfare and fair returns for both labor and capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Telegraph
American Railroad Employees’ and Investors’ Association
Chicago
Western Railrads
Warren
Brotherhood of R. R
A. J. Harling
C. M. & St. P. Railway
George B. Harris
C. B. & Q. Railway
B. L. Winchell
KE. P. Ripey
A. T. & S. F. Railway
The Forger Prompts Praise From West Chester Manager
A West Chester Pennsylvania theater manager writes in Sept 1908 praising the touring company of The Forger. He claims it is the best play and company seen in a long time and asks the Bluefield West Virginia manager to book them again. He commends Mr Totten as a fine young man and urges strong support for the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Opera House
Bluefield
Totten
Orger
Confederate Daughters Hold State Convention in Huntington
The state convention of the Daughters of the Confederacy will meet in Huntington October 5 and 6 with forty chapters sending delegates. Mrs. McSherry of Martinsburg will preside, and Mrs. L. G. Bufflington leads Huntington chapter preparations to entertain visitors in Carnegie hall, which will be richly decorated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Daughters of the Confederacy
Huntington
McSherry
Martinsburg
L. G. Bufflington
Carnegie Hall
A New Method to Cheat Voters Exposed in City
Registrars report Republicans are urged not to register as several petty politicians in multiple wards tell voters there is no need to register and that affidavits on election day suffice. Officials warn this misrepresentation is despicable and will be exposed. Clinchfield coal ad appears at end.
Fidelity Banking and Trust Company Authorized for City
A new financial institution with a 300000 dollar capital is granted a charter here. The Fidelity Banking and Trust Company will take over a local bank and begin operations by early November with S M Smith as president and a slate of prominent incorporators including Edward Cooper D H Thomas T H Cooper J Tracey Walker Judge Joseph M Sanders F L Black and J Lee Horne. The firm will offer banking real estate lending and fiduciary services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Telegraph
Fidelity Banking and Trust Company
S. M. Smith
American National Bank
S. M. Smith Insurance Agency
Edward Cooper
Bramwell
D. H. Thomas
T. H. Cooper
Cooper
J. Tracey Walker
Mora
Joseph M. Sanders
F. L. Black
J. Lee Horne
Test reveals healthy hair with pink bulb indicators
In Bluefield the Rexall 93 Hair Tonic is promoted with a self test using a pulled hair. A white shrunken bulb signals disease, while a pink full bulb indicates health. The ad claims 93 of 100 cases grew hair, offers free trials if unsatisfied, and lists 50c and 1.00 sizes from Goodykoontz Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Rexall
Goodykoontz Drug Co
Mi-o-na Promises Cure for Dyspepsia in Bluefield Ad
The White Pharmacy promotes Mi-o-na at 50 cents a large box claiming it cures indigestion by strengthening the stomach walls. A testimonial from W. A. Ennis of Syracuse says the tablets improved his condition after four years of illness and he endorses the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
W. A. Ennis
Green St
Syracuse
N. Y
Man touts Electric Bitters for mother’s strength gain
P J Daly of Chicago reports his feeble mother gains flesh and overcomes insomnia using Electric Bitters. The tonic reportedly aids stomach, liver and kidney complaints and is sold nationwide at drug stores with a 50 cent guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Daly
Congress St
Chicago
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised for Ulcers and Scarless Heal
J. C. Goodwinn of Reidsville North Carolina praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a sure-knocker for ulcers after a bad leg sore last summer that left no scar. The salve is guaranteed for piles sores and burns and sold for 25 cents at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Goodwinn
Reidsville
N. C
Bucklen
Witness certificate and letters from 1908 and 1906
A compilation of sworn statements and letters from James Campbell and Charles Bryant recounting 1890s Washington hearings on window glass tariffs. The documents include Bryan calling workers public beggars, Campbell defending American wage standards, and related correspondence about coal, coke, and regional labor notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Campbell
Mellon Street
Pittsburg
County of Allegheny
State of Pennsylvania
International Association of
Window Glass Workers
United States
Belgium
France
Window Glass Workers’ Association of
Pennsylvania
Congress
Washington, D. C
Window Glass Workers’ Association
Window Glass Workers of
Window Glass Manufacturers of
Ways and Means
W. J. Bryan
James A. Chambers
Manufacturers’ Committee
Mr. Bryan
John B. Drew
Anderson
Ind
Charles Flood
Moundsville
W. Va
Washington
Bryan
Charles Bryant
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Sherwin-Williams
W. H. Harry & Company
Princeton Avenue
Invest In
Princeton
Star Agency
Thornton, Bowling and Brown
American Railroad Employees and Investors’ Association
America
Crisco
Clinchfield
Stieff Pianos
Steinway
Stultz
Baur
Dinterroth & Co
Frederick Doll
Windsor
Chas. M. Stieff
Main Street
Lynchburg, VA
C. W. Whitmore
New York
Labor
Stonega Coke and Coal Co
Stonega
Appalachia
W. Ry
A. H. Reeder
Stonega, Wise Co
DeWitt
Bluefield Brewing Co
WE & EL
Shufflebarger
Reems
Sohn
D. B. Baldwin
Pioneer
W. V
First National Bank
Mace
Phose
Wotary
Albert’s
Albert
the Barber
Lindsey's Pool & Billard
R. Chapman
A. G. Wood, M. D
Thornton Bldg
Thomas E. Peery
M. D
N. & W. Railway
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