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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1933
Page
6
The piece argues that lynching harms rule of law and that courts must proceed methodically to ensure justice for all, warning that mob action endangers liberty and social order amid nationwide unrest and economic worry. It stresses preserving orderly government, due process, and equal protection for every individual.
The piece dismisses a bill to create fifteen counties from fifty five and to form a “New Mercer” county. It argues consolidation would not reduce to under thirty, warns of costly courthouse losses, and doubts the plan can pass as gerrymandering favors Democrats while public support is weak.
A 1930s commentary notes many informal names for the U S dollar as federal policy shifts broaden the money supply. It highlights how Americans trade on a dollar at home while it costs foreign buyers less abroad and asks how tax and debt payments shape its value.
The fragment argues that loyal U S consumers will seek essential goods like provender and gasoline if prices rise. It warns of hardship if the dollar loses value, cites supply and demand as a governing law, and mentions a saw mill anecdote about foolish meddling with economic forces.
In an extraordinary session lawmakers weigh cost cuts and consolidations to fund schools and local government. Proposals include closing state teacher colleges except Morgantown and Huntington, abolishing the board of control, and curbing the state agricultural department. Critics blame political patronage and predict税 hikes with limited reform.
Folger McKinsey describes a sunlit house Santa built with beams of light and holiday warmth. The poem celebrates peace and joy, love divine, and a festive space where sorrows fade and all ages feel embraced in Christmas wonder.
Thirty years ago today the Norfolk and Western Railway announced a 200000 investment for silver plants along its lines in the coalfields. The Daily Telegraph ran a pony contest for newsboys to be awarded on Christmas Day. L. J. Spangler of Tazewell, former eight year Bluefield Western Union manager, visited Bluefield.
Twenty years ago today Ethel Napper a six year old colored child was killed by a train at Algoma while crawling across the tracks. Miss Nellie Bee and Joe Campbell of Princeton were married. John L. Walker a prominent citizen of Clear Fork in Tazewell county died at his brother L. P. Walkers home in West Graham.
The Mercer County Bar association held its annual meeting at the West Virginia hotel with D J F Strother of Welch as the principal speaker. Bishop James Atkins, a prominent southern Methodism leader, died in Little Rock Arkansas. The city fire alarm system was expanded to add five more alarm boxes.
In Washington by Kirke Simpson, the piece notes December 5 as Repeal Day amid sharp attacks on Roosevelt. It suggests repeal’s economic impact may boost the recovery and influence Roosevelt’s January congressional appeal, amid GOP criticism and editorial splits.
Secretary Ickes challenged critics by citing employment data. He noted Perkins and public works totals, asserting that combined figures show substantial progress toward normal employment within nine months and hinting at an administration answer in January.
In New York on December 9 Paul Harrison notes aspiring chorus girls chase Broadway opportunities as the market remains saturated with talent. Chorus Equity runs a paid and free program to train and place performers while pushing improved working conditions and reform of burlesque practices.
Reverend Shugart argues readiness is essential for entering God’s kingdom. He warns that failure to act on God’s will, not mere overt sin, condemns humanity, urging faith and positive obedience as path to eternal life. The sermon contrasts preparedness with ignorance, cites scriptural calls to faith, and uses historical and practical examples to stress moral readiness.
A long survey outlines White House secrecy over next steps in Roosevelt administration, with NRA PWA CWA AAA FERA and others under study. It reports Senator Couzens backing Martin Conboy for U S attorney in New York and discusses influence buying, corporate access, and proposed administration of communications coordinating bodies.
Control stock exchanges push a last-ditch drive toward Congress to regulate speculative pools and invite voluntary disclosure of member books. Banks seek new accounts in Manhattan while midwestern banks improve deposit insurance prospects and New York subway finances loom over LaGuardia. Mexico eyes loans to Central America amid resource concessions, and German Catholics mobilize against Nazi crackdown as priests face arrest. a government paper mocks American universities and wealth-linked diplomas.
Gas-The German chemical trust has begun wholesale manufacture of Germany's latest poisonous gas Military Chemical W. Invented by chemist Wasner, it is the deadliest yet and effective even when diluted 1 to 10,000,000. Gas masks offer no protection.
The speaker warns that preparedness spans physical mental and spiritual realms. Education shapes life not just work, yet can misdirect if detached from God. He notes crime linked to education and urges deeper, holistic readiness beyond mere intellect. The closing tone questions whether spiritual preparation matches earthly efforts.
Rodney Dutcher discusses possible money policy maneuvers under Roosevelt including debasement and revaluation to fund government spending. He cites quotes from George F. Warren and notes public debate on inflation. The column adds A A U official views on milk pricing enforcement and a profile of Infield Riefler as a cautious statistician who doubts rosy auto sales interpretations.
IGH army officers seek to make the Citizens' Conservation corps permanent under War Department control. They view the 275000 member body as a ready reserve or nest egg against emergencies.
The piece notes opposition to repealing the Eighteenth Amendment and warns that bootlegging and enforcement problems will worsen state control. It urges Congress to implement federal supervision to curb traffic before repeal triggers more chaos and patchwork laws.
An Eastern mayor argues a woman who drinks with a man at a bar is no lady and a man beside a drinking woman is no gentleman. He says repeal isn’t real until a prohibition campaign begins. Southwest winds blow across Texas as a long standing sandstorm source, with no benefit to the state.
A speaker argues that humans are a trinity of soul mind and body. He warns neglect of any part harms the whole and urges preparation to fulfill god given power for worldly and eternal enjoyment. He cites the interconnectedness of body mind and soul and the consequences of neglect.
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