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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1920
Page
4
The article argues there was no gross fraud in the Republican primary and notes some voters from the Democratic side voted in. It observes precinct vote tallies were adjusted as required by law, asserts Montgomery has weak grounds for complaint, and emphasizes fair, correct vote counting for all candidates.
The piece notes a narrow victory margin during Woodrow Wilsons peak popularity and cites a betrayal by one of this years leading nomination candidates in California. The reference underscores fractures within the party during the nomination race.
King Alexander of Greece eloped to Paris and wed a Greek stable keeper’s daughter. The union challenges royal tradition and may force ministers to approve a legal marriage, with Venezelos’s regime facing pressure from democratic sentiment. Ballots show about 10 to 21 percent of voters tracking presidential primary results.
The piece traces the decline of party bosses from Van Buren to Weed and Platt, noting the rise of reform and upheaval. It speculates that Charles Evans Hughes could lead a decisive Republican victory if a dark horse wins at Chicago, recalling his strong 4 years ago bid.
A collage of quotes from the Brooklyn Daily Eagle Birmingham Age Herald and Kansas City Star reflects views on asylum for the oppressed the changing family housing pattern and President Wilson asserting the peace treaty as the sole issue. The brief excerpts show varied editorial angles without a single cohesive argument.
The Canton Daily News notes Pryan remains vigilant as debates over monetary policy shift from gold and silver to brass linked with Governor Edwards in Dallas. The El Paso Herald quips about women born beautiful versus beauty thrust upon them by reporters.
The Chicago Journal notes that ancient Egyptians began fairs during Nile floods, with barges bringing produce to temple cities for markets and diversions. Similar festival markets persist among Hindus and other Asiatic peoples, while early church wakes evolved into secular fairs as religious elements faded.
An English fad shows locks of famous figures selling for high sums at auction. Napoleon’s hair brought 80 dollars from a valet’s gift, Nelson’s admirer’s lock sold for 75 dollars, then tied to Bond Street barber clippings. The market suggests growing interest in hair relics beyond America’s reach.
A fragmentary reflection on children displacing toys for visitors and still imagining, showing how their ways differ from adults. Stevenson notes children adapt to scraps and abstractions, moving in distinct directions despite shared spaces and daily overlaps.
Archive entry from Winchester's coffer book records on 30 December 1625 a thirty shillings payment for appareling six poor boys bound for Virginia. The writer contrasts past costs with today noting the era’s austerity and pondering descendants' views.
A witty reply from a man reflects he would reject a queen’s proposal in 1920 unless she considers the cost of living. He jokes about leap year proposals and the social pressures faced by women and men in that era.
A light exchange unfolds as a couple playfully compliments each other. One partner claims beauty grows with time while the other teases with a roadmap of days. The mood remains affectionate and humorous in tone.
The fragment mentions Theos Angeles and a climate related topic. Details are unclear but imply a local update or item in progress. Further readable specifics are not present to identify exact event, date, or involved organizations.
Revered evangelist Rev. Sanders of the Southern Methodist Church in Huntington WV testifies Tanlac cured his twenty year stomach trouble and rheumatism. He reports regaining appetite, weight gain, and renewed energy after four bottles. Tanlac sold by Goodykoontz Drug Co in Bluefield and Matoaka Pharmacy in Matoaka.
Washington May 31 Increasing salaries for postal employes by about 33 million dollars for the first year beginning July 1 was recommended to Congress by the joint congressional commission. Rural carriers on twenty four mile routes would get 1800 plus 30 for each extra mile. motor route carriers over fifty miles up to 2600. village carriers 1000 to 1200. clerks and city carriers would be classified into five grades with first class at 1406 yearly plus 100 per class. Substitutes and temporary clerks would earn 60 cents an hour with special clerks and carriers from 1900 to 2000 annually.
Damage estimated at 50 000 dollars from forest fires across Cumberland county. Fires burned through the day and were still burning at night. Twelve thousand acres or people swept by flames. Three mills among the properties destroyed.
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