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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1908
Page
1
Z Car faces criticism for backing a controversial arrangement with the Ohio State Journal. The candidate allegedly traveled to Mid dle Bases Island from Hot Springs and covered costs personally.
Judge Taft delivers continued remarks favoring postal savings banks and opposing Ryan style government guarantees of deposits. He responds to Senator Foraker’s criticisms and explains his recommendation of Judge Doyle as a private attorney with strong professional record. He notes Doyle represented Standard Oil and other corporations while presenting his case to the president.
The record cites claims that Taft joined a news peer partnership with Standard Oil to sway public opinion and that he traveled by private car and yacht during the Middle Bass visit. Taft insists the car was paid for by himself and the boat provided by the Middle Bass Club as his guest.
Governor Hughes, notified of renomination, held three large Brooklyn mass meetings and a dinner after the Union League Club ceremony. He planned to depart for Indianapolis to campaign for the national Republican ticket with addresses slated for Monday.
Philadelphia on September 26 reports from the international convention on tuberculosis focused on the danger of infection from milk. Presentations described how other countries detect bovine bacilli in milk sold for people and methods to prevent contamination.
A large fire in Fon du Lac Wisconsin destroyed three principal churches a garage and seven automobiles damaged the home of former Mayor Mayham and caused several roof fires. The total loss was about $250 000 with partial insurance coverage.
The Best Housekeepers recommend Blue Ribbon Vanilla as the best choice noting it never disappoints. They describe it as absolutely pure and able to go twice as far with perfect flavor. Subscribers urged to read the Daily Telegraph.
Manila prepares a citywide reception and entertainment fever with all theatres engaged. A free performance will be presented for the benefit of the Jackies, drawing wide public support and excitement.
Manila gears up for a grand shore welcome as the American battleship fleet nears. A monster parade will lead a six week stay with water processions, field games, open air concerts, theatre performances, and a grand officers ball. The Young Men’s Christian Association organizes host preparations to greet the crew.
New York September 26 Eastern colleges opened the 1908 football season with preliminary games to shape squads ahead of the main gridiron battles.
Col W H Fairless of Portsmouth and Hon Jas A Nughes plus other prominent speakers will address Bluefield voters at the New Hear n Building Monday night September 28 at 8 oclock. Public invited regardless of political affiliation.
A large audience hears Haskell defend tariffs and public campaign funding while urging direct election of senators. He emphasizes tariff policy and transparency in campaign contributions as key issues in the political debate.
Morgantown reports William EF Glasscock formally nominated by the state Republican committee. He appeared in Grafton to begin campaign efforts. Telacola Reform executive committee in Parkersburg signals closing headquarters as the party shifts focus to Glasscock. Charleston notes Auditor Scherr backs Glasscock and the GOP ticket.
The Duvall Music Company at 19 Princeton Avenue Bluefield WV offers second head pianos at deeply discounted prices from 50 to 250 dollars to clear space for new stock. Clients unable to call at the wareroom may mail for full information.
Milwaukee dispatch describes William Jennings Bryan addressing a large Madison audience at River View rink during the Wisconsin campaign. He assails the Republican platform, ridicules Taft, promotes Denver labor planks, tariff reform, campaign finance publicity, and federal senatorial election by direct vote. Bryan endorses A. Avriward for governor and Democratic congressional candidates, while Lafollette confirms support for campaign finance disclosure and defends Governor Flaskes against charges.
Winston Green, a young black man, was found guilty today of attempting criminal assault on 12 year old Alice Larson in Richmond Virginia. He was condemned to die by electrocution at the Virginia prison on October 3 after his confession.
Denver hosts the annual convention of the American Bankers Association with leading bankers arriving for the gathering. The event marks the second time in the city's history they attend this financial conference as Denver prepares to host delegates and sessions.
The general sessions start Wednesday while the trust company and clearing house sections meet Monday and Tuesday. Elaborate plans are ready for entertainment of visiting bankers and the accompanying ladies.
A collision on Berlin’s elevated railway at the center of the city kills twenty and leaves nineteen seriously injured. Two trains on different branches collide after a signal mix up, derailing two cars and sending one crashing 36 feet to the street. Passengers crushed, limbs torn, and electrocution reported amid panic and widespread casualties.
New York Sept 26 Herman Ridder editor of The Staats Zeitung and vice chairman of the publicity bureau of the Democratic national committee was appointed treasurer of the national committee by Mack to succeed Governor Chas N Haskell of Oklahoma who resigned
Justice Mills refused Warry K. Thaw a jury trial to determine sanity but will hear him personally with date to be set by counsel.
Joliffe's Bright Lights, a touring troupe in the region for 28 years, will perform in Graham on Monday night. The show promises to be bigger and better than ever this season.
A vintage ad states Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup does not constipate like old cures. It gently moves the bowels while soothing throat irritation and reducing inflammation. Sold by all druggists.
In New York a Brooklyn home held the bodies of Mary Foden and her children Fila and Edwin Foden. Mary and Edwin appear to have died by self smothering after chloroform failed. Ella Foden’s body lay dressed in white for burial. Edwin left a letter indicating a planned death by self action.
Pittsburg Pennsylvania marks its 160th birthday with a week of civic events. A mayoral reception at Duquesne Garden kicks off festivities while the Western Pennsylvania Exposition hosts a special celebration. Parades athletic events concerts and anniversary exercises continue through the week culminating in the cornerstone laying for the Soldiers Memorial Hall and University of Pittsburg building.
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