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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
4
Classified and advertising notice for the Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists rates for daily, three months, six months, and one year subscriptions, plus one week options. It provides address at 56 Bland Street, Bluefield West Virginia, and contact numbers for business and editorial offices.
A complete roster of state and county officials including President William H Taft Vice President James Sherman Governor William E. Glasscock Secretary of State Stuart F Reed Auditor J B Durst Treasurer L L Long Attorney General William G Conley State Superintendent M P Shawkey Congress member Jas A Hughes Court of Appeals judges E E Robinson W N Miller L J Williams State Senate member A W Holmes Sheriff H J Ellison House delegates W P Hawley R C Lilly Prosecuting Attorney A M Sutton Clerk Circuit Court W B Honaker Clerk County Court E L Bowman Commissioner County Court Davie Thorn Assessor Geo P Hylton Surveyor Forest Walker Justices of the Peace P Godbey J L Kersey Board of Education member G A Shirey Constables W H Pennington F C Haley.
The piece notes Bryan attacking Roosevelt policies in reply to a Roosevelt letter, claims about originating policies, and concerns over November ballot deposits. It also mentions Hearst criticizing Bryan and Bryan taunting Taft about making a public service record.
The piece argues William Jennings Bryan’s insistence on free silver alienates sound money Democrats who opposed him in 1896 and 1900. It recalls his Memphis speech promising to curb the gold standard and notes his history of denouncing gold supporters as self serving while urging rebels to leave the party. It says their revolt was moral, not political, and underlines the integrity of party government.
The piece argues that Bryan should stick to his duty, with no evidence his coinage views have shifted. It asserts sound money Democrats remain unmoved and ridicules the idea that defeated free silver advocate Bryan would gain cross-party support in 1904.
The Richmond News Leader criticizes Bryan's bank guarantee plan and postal savings banks arguing government backing would drive prudent bankers from the field, burden honest lenders, and coddle depositors with unsafe promises. It warns against government intrusion into private finance, urging individuals to safeguard their own money and responsibility.
Norfolk and Western Railway announces daily and special train times from Roanoke to Norfolk Richmond Lynchburg Philadelphia New York and beyond. Details include Pullman sleepers dining cars parlor cars and connections via Bluefield Welch Tazewell and Clinch Valley with agent offices in Roanoke Virginia for tickets maps and information.
A buyer aims to acquire a prime property to anchor a future fortune. The move signals intent to invest in a valuable real estate asset believed to drive substantial return.
A terse opinion argues that mobilizing people against financial institutions is unlikely to succeed. The remark hints at broader public frustration with banking power and policy, but frames the effort as ineffective.
A column notes the Ku Klux Klan’s regalia symbolized power and fear and contrasts it with postwar imitators. It mentions The Traitor and The Clansman at local theaters and includes an 1886 testimonial ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
J. C. Goodwin of Reidsville North Carolina says Hucklen's Arica Salve cured a bad leg ulcer last summer with no scar remaining. He calls it a sure fire remedy for ulcers piles sores and burns and notes it is guaranteed and available at all drug stores.
P J Daly of 1247 W Congress St Chicago reports his mother improved greatly on Electric Bitters gaining flesh overcoming insomnia and growing stronger. The tonic is claimed to quickly aid stomach liver and kidney complaints and is sold at drug stores with a guaran tee. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are advertised for weak back and other urinary issues and sold by all druggists.
In the District Court Southern District of West Virginia J S Gillespie of Bluefield Mercer County was adjudged bankrupt on September 16 1908 The first creditors meeting will be held October 17 1908 at 10 o clock am at the referee G J Holbrook portable office in Bluefield Mercer County WV Creditors may attend and prove claims.
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