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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1914
Page
4
A reflective note emphasizes happiness through recognizing others by good deeds rather than faults. It advises mindful reading limits, urging readers to pair thought with action and to avoid excessive bookishness.
The piece portrays Mr. Shott as a loyal citizen and capable businessman ready to seek the congressional seat. It praises his twenty years of Republican advocacy and his belief in community progress. He plans to campaign extensively before July 18, courting district voters.
A vintage ad extols FLOUR as making bread cake and biscuits tender and light. It promises economical value with the most loaves per sack and urges shoppers to insist on William Tell flour from their grocer.
Dayton Herald reports on a Henrici's Chicago restaurant strike where unions and employers used injunctions and cross bills. The restaurant keepers association faced alleged conspiracy while unions argued for broader restraints. The court limited picketing but allowed distribution of literature during the ongoing strike.
Evangelist Billy Sunday concluded a five week Huntington revival drawing 5812 converts. Crowds filled the auditorium daily, with many from high public walks. The last day offerings totaled 11276.23, donated to Sunday as payment for his services.
Discussion of Henry Ford's wage policy and paternalistic programs. Ford raised the minimum wage to five dollars a day, expanding payroll by about ten million dollars annually for twenty five thousand workers. He now employs forty five investigators and a volunteer legal corps to ensure employees live well and avoid waste, while pursuing fair home purchases.
In Waco Texas a police department of thirty seven men all profess Christians argues that faith enhances policing. They contend a policeman should be courteous obedient and protect citizens and their property while enforcing law.
The Huntington Herald Dispatch discusses Hugh Ike Shott entering the Republican race for Congress from the fifth district. It notes his Bluefield Telegraph leadership and influence on coalfield development and Bluefield’s growth in West Virginia. The editorial frames his candidacy as a serious bid following a July 18 nominating primary announcement.
The piece weighs whether making land inalienable protects peasants or binds them to land. It cites Egypt under Kitchener where land can be seized for debt but not the dwelling and tools, and discusses feasible limits on escheatment through transferable periods or heirs deeds. It notes U.S. moral influence and Villa’s policy of redistributing land to followers, warning of future land questions.
The Mercer county Republican executive committee will meet in Princeton West Virginia on Saturday June 11 at 2 p m to call a primary election for the nomination of candidates for fall offices and to transact other proper business J C Pack Chairman and S Ecretary S N Worley Secretary
Industry report notes Holland’s annual peat output reaching 700 million blocks valued at a substantial but unspecified amount. Production details emphasize scale and economic impact for peat suppliers and regional energy use.
Announcement by Charles E Wheeler of Matoaka West Virginia seeking Republican nomination for Mercer county clerk and urging voter support in the primary or convention. J A French also announces for superintendent of Mercer county schools subject to Republican primary or convention urging party support.
The executrix will focus on developing the estate holdings, while dividends from the holdings currently enable gifts. The ongoing work centers on managing and expanding the estate assets rather than immediate distributions.
Montreal June 2 Storstad's stem to starboard twisted into a near half circle after ramming the Empress of Ireland in the St Lawrence River last Friday. Bow plates torn, rivets torn loose, and a large indentation flanks the stem. Storstad remains under bailiff seizure as Canadian Pacific claims $2,000,000 against the collier. Funeral services for Empress crew to be held Thursday in Quebec, with CP bearing expenses. Heavy registered mail loss to be borne by the postal service with limited liability.
In Princeton West Virginia on May 16 1914 M W Christie requests influence and support of Republican party members for the nomination for Clerk of the County Court Mercer County subject to the party’s primary or convention decision.
Mercer County voters are urged to support E. H. Witten and J. B. T. Sentz in the Republican primary or convention for the office of county clerk of Mercer County West Virginia. Each pledges full attention to duties if elected and seeks party backing.
John C. Buckingham says the Mayo estate values between 1 and 2 million with potential for much higher growth from Big Sandy and Kentucky river holdings. Eastern and regional bankers toured the properties, signaling new outside investment. Mrs Mayo becomes exexectrix and will join boards to push Mayo plans, including colleges and churches.
Captain Joseph O. Walkup of the medical corps United States Army was instantly killed yesterday when a bolt struck his automobile at Fort Bayard New Mexico on June 2. Four other occupants were badly shocked but not in danger. Walkup was driving the car and was struck squarely in the forehead.
No damage yet from Mount Lassen eruption in Shasta county as forest rangers warn further activity could threaten millions of feet of timber to the east and northwest. Twelve automobile parties ventured from Redding to attempt reaching the crater.
Commander Christy of the scout cruiser Salem reported from Puerto Mexico that a boiler tube blew out aboard the ship today injuring three members of the engineering force. Names of the injured were not released.
In Albany on June 2 the New York Court of Appeals unanimously sustained the impeachment court’s removal of William Sulzer from office. Sulzer’s counsel announced plans to seek U S Supreme Court review.
In Auburn New York on June 2 eighty percent of convicts and guards tested show scarlet fever symptoms. The facility was quarantined Saturday as health officials report the spread within the prison.
Wireless dispatches report smallpox breaks out in Culiacan capital of Sinaloa. American fleet command announces heavy mortality among constitutionalist garrison as disease spreads through the town and fortifications.
Mexican delegates and American mediators push toward a provisional government to include two Huerta picks, two constitutionalists, and a neutral president. The plan aims to share cabinet power and begin reforms while seeking a general election. Leaders weigh possible armistice timing and the constitutionalists’ real peace intent.
John R. Early a quarantined leper who had evaded authorities for years appeared in a Washington hotel used by notable capital figures before his identity was learned. A reporter recognized him after a call seeking an interview and alerted officials who moved him to a city isolation camp. The hotel and its guests were unsettled by the discovery of his presence.
Mattoon Illinois hosts the Grand Army of the Republic encampment for the department of Illinois with veterans arriving in force. The encampment opens tomorrow and continues through Friday. In St Louis an eighteen year old son fills his father’s pulpit to give him a rest.
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