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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
7
The notice lists printing rates for Bluefield West Virginia with advance cash options and periodical terms, directs readers to send communications to the Daily Telegraph Printing Co. Box 328 Bluefield W Va, includes telephone and postal details, and adds a Friday June 2 1916 masthead with literary quotes.
The piece condemns late campaign tactics in West Virginia, accusing newspapers of sensationalism and politicians of smearing opponents. It criticizes coverage of General Lilly and Governor Hatfield, warns of party damage, and notes reactions from Senators Weeks and Mr. Bryan about press honesty.
The piece notes that if the state constitutional amendment granting women the vote is ratified in November, Bluefield women will vote in the city election next May and may also seek office. It warns that women will change city governance and that many delegates to a Chicago convention may struggle for seats.
An exchange cites Boston demonstrating a readiness spirit as an every person qualified to shoulder a grammar, implying broad public commitment and collective responsibility.
Admirers describe Billy Sun Day as a prophet and a seer while others call him a prophet and a financier. The differing views reflect a mix of reverence and speculation about his role and influence.
Chicago speeches at the convention will be capped at ten minutes each. The overall pace aims to complete the process in about a week.
An editorial urges participation in the first statewide primary where both parties pick nominees and a U S senator will be chosen by voters. It argues the new law expands citizen involvement from precincts to all voters, criticizes former convention shortcomings, and calls for cool deliberation and patriotic duty. Edison quip and weather note close the piece.
A column argues that embracing farming or plain labor demands energy and discipline. It warns laziness as a metaphorical disease is widespread, urging readers to renew work ethic and practical self reliance.
A collection of zesty clippings cites varied opinions from newspapers about political stances and social norms. Observations touch on imperial policy, military leadership, sports wisdom, aging, and public figures. The tone is brisk and opinionated, reflecting daily press banter.
A poem celebrating rural toil and harvest, linking sunlit work with gratitude for rain. The verses describe mountains and valleys echoing with music as plowshares turn the soil and provide bread, praising daily labor and the harvest chorus. The piece is attributed to Stanton in the Atlanta Constitution.
President Wilson left Washington aboard the Mayflower with Mrs. Wilson for Annapolis to deliver diplomas to Naval Academy graduates. He planned to stay aboard over the weekend but will return by automobile tomorrow afternoon. Secretary Daniels will give the commencement address as the president does not plan to speak.
The United States cotton crop was 77.5 percent normal on May 25, according to the Department of Agriculture first season condition report. It compares with 80.0 last May 25 and various historical figures around the ten year average.
National Geographic Society bulletin describes Tsinanfu in Shantung as a city of 100,000 on the Huangho brink, its levees raising and the river’s shifting channels threatening floods like 1887. The Yellow River, a vast silt-bearing stream, slowly uplifts the bed and nourishes future political upheavals with shifting mouths and potential regional upheaval.
The piece cites Dr Willard J Stone noting rising stomach acidity in England and America linked to high sugar intake. He urges a starch and sugar free plan for sufferers and lists safe foods such as fresh fruit pulp without sugar, eggs, fish, lean meats, milk, vegetables, and olive oil dressings, while banning candy syrups refined sugar and high carbohydrate items.
A 1814 letter from Charles Wilson Teele discusses his painting of Washington and mentions inventions windmills and an anecdote about Dr. Benjamin Franklin. It recounts Franklin working in London in the printing trade and an incident where a printer criticizes needing a compositor while Franklin is said to be the best in London.
Washington reports that more than 46,000 persons were killed or injured in U S railroad accidents in the third quarter of 1915 ending September 30. Interstate Commerce Commission figures are released.
State Board of Control in Charleston West Virginia invites sealed bids by noon June 28 1916 to complete a ward addition and related work per H Rus Warne plans. Bid packets require $500 certified check, bond guarantee after award, and right to reject bids.
Public today records 2,531 killed and 483,518 injured in the latest quarter, with a net decrease of .217 in deaths and 3,697 fewer injuries from the 1914 quarter. The figures compare current totals to the same period last year.
A concise note outlines the newspaper’s aim to pursue the fastest and most satisfactory method possible. It emphasizes efficiency, clarity, and prompt results in addressing reader requests.
Homer Croy sketches Singapore halfway around the world from New York describing the city’s mix of cultures and the famed rice tafel. He savors the final dish Bombay duck while noting its overpowering odor and the noon rest period in equatorial suburbs.
A brief quip exchange notes Mr. Smithers offering to die for me and a retort about his baldness. The item cites humor and a French moral about self love as flattery. The snippet reflects light newspaper humor columns.
Mrs Josiah Evans Cowles of Los Angeles California has been elected president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs by a large majority defeating Mrs Samuel B Sneath of Tiffin Ohio in a June 1 election heads New York event by the Womens Clubs.
Yesterday's vote announced today shows Mrs. Cowles with 1273 ballots to Mrs. Sneath 423. Three sessions concluded the business of the thirteenth biennial convention of the General Federation of Women's Clubs.
Dublin June 1 The court martial of Bowen Calthrophe the officer who ordered the execution of F Sheehy Skeffington following the Sinn Fein revolt began here Tuesday Representatives of the press are admitted to the trial The accused officer is an Irishman who has seen front line service
Under a new law effective today licensed dealers may not transport liquor from a license community into a non license town or city. The temperance forces have long fought for this legislation.
Dr. Arthur Warren Waite was today sentenced to die in the electric chair in New York. The verdict followed his conviction in the high profile case, marking a definitive judicial outcome after extensive proceedings.
In the week of July 10 the penalty for the murder of his father in law John bk Peck, whom he had killed, was upheld. When Dr Waite appeared before the bar his counsel moved for a new trial but the court denied the motion and sentenced him.
President Wilson will march on foot to lead the preparedness parade here for Flag Day June 14. He plans to review the procession afterward and deliver an address to the marchers. A local committee asked for a review and he agreed to participate by marching.
Four companies of the Virginia National Guard acted as an escort of honor as the body of Colonel John H Mosby was taken to his final resting place in Warrenton Virginia. Many Confederate raiders and Civil War veterans attended the funeral.
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