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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1908

Page

6

Justice Brewer Discusses Police Power At Tuberculosis Congress

Justice David J. Brewer of the U S Supreme Court told the International Tuberculosis Congress that he does not share the bleaker forecasts of toll from TB. He defined police power as the state’s authority to regulate relations among individuals in safeguarding public health.

Washington David J. Brewer United States Supreme Court International Tuberculosis Congress Brewer Irving Fisher Yale United States Justice Brewer Prof. Fisher

Buckeye State Begins to Feel the Growth of Dry Policy

Columbus Ohio September 29 Twelve Ohio counties voted under the Rose law and went dry by majorities from a few hundred to over two thousand. A total of 289 saloons were affected and sixteen counties statewide have held local option elections all resulting in dry outcomes. County poles count included Hocking Jackson Vinton Noble Guernsey Van Wert Adams Scio and Lawrence with varying saloon reductions.

Columbus Ohio Hocking County Jackson County Vinton County Noble County Guernsey County van Wort Adams County Scioto Laurence

Beveridge Delivers Second Bryan Reply to 30000 Crowd

Senator Beveridge of Indiana spoke in Terre Haute on September 29 delivering the second of his replies to William Jennings Bryan. He outlined Republican policy on capital and labor and cited labor legislation in the workers’ interest. The address drew an enthusiastic audience of more than 30 thousand.

New York Lawyer Shows Damaged Pocketknife

A New York attorney displays a pocketknife with the blade burned away to a wire and recounts a near fatal electric shock. He pried open a malfunctioning train berth light three weeks ago, the blade melted, injuring his finger, and a surgeon treated the burn.

New York Chicago New York Times

Pathetic Parting Atop Atlantic Liner Before Southampton

A man in a raincoat and a handsome woman arrived at a Southampton pier to see a big Atlantic liner. He kissed the woman and handed her a cheery barrel yellow dog saying to take care of mam ma until he returns, then boarded the ship amid no cheers.

Southampton New York Times

The Realistic Actor in an Excessive Realism Show

Louisville Courier Journal notes the actor embraces realism to an extreme. In the second scene he is severely wounded and doctors issue tissue bulletins between acts.

Louisville Courier-Journal

Hot Retort The Writer Ah The Artist Life Quote

A dramatic exchange unfolds as a writer vows to chronicle others in a journal that will unsettle them while an artist counters that his works provoke sickness. The exchange highlights tension between creator and critic.

Wm Sieur

Carter will disinherits son in Chicago probate filing

The will of Leslie Carter filed in Chicago probate disinherits his son Leslie Dudley Carter, leaving a $75,000 fortune to his sister and brother after noting the son left the home without cause. The document frames the son's departure as a personal injury to him.

Chicago Leslie Carter Leslie Dudley Carter

Baseball scores and standings from a late season slate

Cincinnati fell to Chicago 2 to 6 while New York beat Philadelphia 6 to 2. In a doubleheader New York won 4 to 0? and Boston defeated Philadelphia 5 to 4. Pittsburgh swept St. Louis 7 to 0 and 6 to 5 in the second game. Standings show Chicago 94-54, New York 92-53, Pittsburgh 94-55, Philadelphia 78-67, Cincinnati 71-73, Boston 63-84, St. Louis 49-100, Brooklyn 48-98.

Boston Brooklyn Pittsburg St. Louis P. C! Chicago New York Philadelphia Cincinnati

Baseball scores from two games across leagues

Detroit defeated Washington 4 to 1 in the first game and won 7 to 2 in the second. Chicago beat Boston 5 to 1 in the first game and 2 to 0 in the second. St. Louis won 6 to 0 over New York in the first game and 2 to 1 in the second. Cleveland edged Philadelphia 5 to 4 in the first game and dominated 9 to 0 in the second.

Detroit Washington Chicago Boston St. Louis New York Cleveland Philadelphia P. C. Detroit St. Louis Penne New York Senate

Norfolk and Chesapeake Coal Company Plans Roanoke Offices

The newly chartered West Virginia firm will begin November 1 and establish Roanoke sales offices. Officers include President W T Wilson, Vice President Edward R Johnson, Secretary Treasurer W H H Dorney. Directors include Isaac T Mann and others. General offices in Detroit with branches at major western markets. Dorney to depart Roanoke soon for Detroit duties.

Norfolk and Chesapeake Coal Company West Virginia Roanoke W. T. Wilson Edward R. John W. H. H. Dorney Isaac T. Mann W. M. Ritter William D. Ord H. T. Wilson Edward R. Johnson George C. Sweeney James L. Hamill L. C. Stanley H. T Wilson Coal Company Hull Coal and Coke Company Red Jacket Lomingo Standard West Virginia Coals Norfolk and 4W Western Railway Red Jacket Consolidated Coal and Coke Company Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad H. T. Wilson Coal Company Draper Coal and Coke Company K. R. Johnson Coal Mining Company Detroit Mich Dorney

Installation of Commissioner Thomas Mstil in Chicago

Army representatives from across the region gathered in Chicago to witness the installation of Commissioner Thomas Mstil as head of the organization for the territory. The event underscored the official expansion of the army’s regional leadership and coordination efforts.

Chicago Thomas Mstil

Indiana Labor Federation convention opens in Vincennes

The Indiana State Federation of Labor holds its annual convention in Vincennes with strong delegate attendance. President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor is set to address the gathering tomorrow.

Indiana Federation of Labor Vincennes Ind Indiana State Federation of Labor Gompers American Federation of Labor

Northeast Alabama Confederate Veterans Meet Elects New Officers

Aniston Alabama hosted the Northeast Alabama Association of United Confederate Veterans for its annual convention. Visitors arrived for meetings and ceremonies as new officers were chosen and other business conducted.

Aniston Ala Northeast Alabama Association of United Confederate Veterans

DAR delegates converge on York for two day state conference

More than three hundred delegates and other visitors attend the annual state conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution in York Pennsylvania. The event began a two day session in the city on Tuesday as members gathered for meetings and ceremonies.

York the Daughters of the American Revolution

DavisBound Over In Murder Case In Omaha

Charles Edward Davis charged with the murder of Dr. Frederick Austin was bound over to the district court this afternoon in Omaha Nebraska. A bond of 10000 was signed by his two brothers.

Omaha, Neb Charles Edward Davis Frederick Austin District Court

Cornerstone Laid for Scottish Rite Cathedral in Fort Wayne

In Fort Wayne Indiana on September 29 Masons laid the cornerstone of the new Scottish Rite cathedral. The ceremony featured prominent Masons from across Indiana and included related rites and speeches reflecting the project’s significance.

Fort Wayne Ind Indiana

Big Republican Rally in Epomia Michigan

James Sherman and Congressman Nicholas Longworth led a large Republican rally in Epomia Michigan on Tuesday September 24 with Sherman named as vice presidential candidate and Longworth as keynote speaker.

Epomia James &. Sherman Nicholas Longworth

Salvation Army Head in Chicago Dispatch

Several hundred leading workers of the Salvation Army were reported in Chicago for a high level meeting cited by the UL as part of a broader reform effort. Rep. 29 details surrounding the event remain unclear in the fragment.

Chicago

Frightful Chinese Mouse Sacrifices Described In Travel Note

An old travel passage describes dried mice hanging from roofs in China. The mice are hunted with a long knife, killed by throat slitting, then bled, skinned, drawn and smoked for unknown purposes as part of local practices.

China Fost

Nothing in Vain and the Poet's Purpose

The excerpt reflects on a poet dying unaware of his creation's purpose. It contrasts the grim guess of a starving man with a prediction of future cheap praise and then asserts that almost nothing is created in vain. The reference to Puck emphasizes a witty Shakespearean sentiment.

Puck

Daily Telegraph Want Ads Bring Results

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Daily Telegraph

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