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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1907
Page
6
A missionary reports a native ten meeting where a poor congregation raised over £12 in humorous fund raising. Attendees paid to sit, sit again, or leave, with tables for six and various penalties. One man paid for shrup to pour on another as a gag. The crowd laughed at the showmanship and method.
The sacred codfish hangs in the Massachusetts House chamber opposite the presiding officer, a relic of colonial art. Boston woodcarver Captain John Welch created the life colored codfish in 1747, memorializing the colony’s main export. Harold Frederick recalls recognizing Cecil Rhodes by silence at a dinner in St James’ Gazette.
Reflections on Thales the Greek sage include famous lines such as Know thyself and Time is the wisest thing. The quotes cover prudence wisdom pursuit and beauty of the world, noting his cautions about marriage and self-knowledge across youth and adulthood.
A Glasgow University principal on holiday is greeted by the district minister who invites him to relieve him for a day. The principal jokes that he might relieve the minister's congregation, not promising to relieve the minister himself.
A quip from the Houston Post jokes about the trouble of keeping a wife in fashion. It notes the paradox of dressing her to the height of fashion versus the town’s dressmaker.
Gladys-Edith laments returning Herbert's ring after a jeweler noted no settlement had been made. Lopez questions the motive as the jeweler says Herbert had not yet paid, implying the ring should stay with him until owed.
A humorous exchange about inspecting a motor car. She asks if the man ever took his car apart to see how it worked. He replies he did not, but has taken it apart to understand how it failed instead.
Three thousand Havre workers meet after Paris delegates urge return. They vote to keep striking until pensions rise by 120 dollars a year. Havre delegates are telegraphed to come back at once.
Rochester N Y June 3 In the wreck of a freight train on the Pennsylvania railroad three miles this side of Scottsville this morning the engineer and fireman were killed. The dead Louis Allen engineer of Olean John Brown of Rochester Allen was crushed to death under the engine Brown was scalded and burned to death.
Rumor of Judge Joseph M. Sanders resigning as supreme court president spreads after Parkersburg paper. he plans to reopen a Bluefield law practice due to insufficient salary and legislative no-increase outcome. Delegates from state societies attend events as the National Anti Tuberculosis League meets. The American Academy of Medicine adjourned with officers elected led by Dr Thomas E Davis and others.
A nationwide demand to address telegraphers grievances was sent to Western Union directors. If unmet by the June 12 meeting, a strike is likely. Allegations include intimidation and blacklisting, failure to give a promised ten percent raise, and improper toll and wage changes. The union seeks reinstatement of fifteen operators and restoration of four others to prior positions and eight-hour salaries.
Jolliffe's Fright Lights opened a weeklong engagement in a Red Lot pavillion last night drawing a large Bluefield audience. The act featured one of the strongest companies this year and satisfied the crowd with a lively show. Tonight and each night this week promises more amusement in the Bright Lights pavilion.
Associated Press dispatch from Berlin reports Shanghai advices saying continuing disorders in Southern China are growing more threatening. The wire notes rising tensions and unstable conditions affecting the region's stability.
The American Medical Association opened its annual session in Atlantic City New Jersey with the house of delegates meeting. The major topic discussed was the global fight against consumption and related public health efforts.
Prompt pleasant remedy for coughs and colds Kennedy's Laxa tive Cough Syrup contains no opiates and does not cause constipation Children like it Sold by all druggists.
Fallon Florist of Roanoke Washington offers strong tomato plants from selected seed. Prices are 75e per hundred with 10 best sorts advertised as top quality for gardeners.
Sublette and Barnes advertise fruit supplies and urge readers to request the Daily Telegraph at post offices. They warn postmasters may overlook papers without a special request and encourage readers to ensure prompt delivery.
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