Local Notes and Visits Highlight Graham Scene
Numerous arrivals and visits mark a Graham morning, including Jobe Walters of Bluytens and J B Towner of Salem. Citizens and officials mingle as politicians prepare for the next primary.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1909
Page
3
Numerous arrivals and visits mark a Graham morning, including Jobe Walters of Bluytens and J B Towner of Salem. Citizens and officials mingle as politicians prepare for the next primary.
Reports from Madrid and Barcelona describe a rising strike and martial activity as Moorish forces clash with Spanish troops near Mount Guruga. A planned broad assault in Spain’s peninsula is alleged, with authorities ordering fortress completion and troop movements amid deteriorating security.
Results from Lynchburg and Roanoke with rain postponements in Roanoke Norfolk. Portsmouth games postponed. Standings show Roanoke leading with 49 wins, 35 losses, and Portsmouth at 39 46. Schedule lists Danville at Lynchburg Norfolk at Roanoke Richmond at Portsmouth. National League and American League standings included with several games noted as second games or postponed.
The fragmentary text recalls Taft era politics and rivalries with references to Democrats and Republicans, pension discussions, and a day of golf amid a broader campaign atmosphere. Names and places are obscured by the OCR noise, but the piece centers on political conflict and public attention surrounding Taft.
Washington readers hear two new Tat stories involving Senator Borah of Idaho and Senator Bourne of Oregon. Borah visits the White House after rumors of congressional pressure over glove tariff rates, advising officials to tell critics to go to the devil. Bourne’s friendship with the President becomes public as he allegedly offered to defeat Tatt at the Chicago convention.
An exhibit labeled Washington Coal Exhibit announces 24700 pounds from Washington state. The display, part of the Fisheries Department at Seattle’s fair, notes origin from a local mine and mentions the governor’s office and county involvement.
Lola Glows, filer, requests deposition of Robert N Brown on August 6 1909 at G J Holbrook law office Willedo hl City West Virginia in pending chancery suit in Weat Viewfuls court. Deposition to be read for plaintiff and defendant notified will be adjourned as needed to complete.
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