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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1910
Page
4
The passage appears as a newspaper masthead noting editorial rooms in Bluefield West Virginia with contact numbers and post office classification. No event or人物 action is described beyond standard newsroom boilerplate and address details.
The Roanoke Times predicts a mountain region rally behind Stuart and warns against outside advice. It notes Southwestern Virginia’s independence, its history of supporting Republicans, and suggests residents may ignore Roanoke’s pleas as March approaches.
The piece notes the new Bluefield post office bringing economic value, admires the handsome building, and contrasts it with earlier storefronts. It predicts Mingo County convention results favoring Jim Hughes for renomination, arguing Hughes has served well. It ends with a varied quip about power and fate in politics.
A brief note suggests the air isn’t as cold as it appears yet the chill lingers during early morning wash routines. The remark conveys a subdued atmospheric impression without broader context.
The upcoming week in Bluefield promises a large turnout with visitors arriving from every region of the state, signaling a major local event and increased activity throughout the area.
Citizens cheer the arrival of warmer days with events, markets, and outdoor gatherings planned by local groups, including parks department and neighborhood associations, signaling renewed public activity and seasonal optimism.
The board met at city hall and held civil service exams for police and fire applicants. Passing candidates go on an eligible list. Licenses were granted to B. F. Ball hotel White Kitchen restaurant Willie Cousins restaurant Frank Mastin drugs Ole White shooting gallery and the Elks Club liquor license for members. Fire report notes five calls last month with one serious fire, and city electrician and streets department invoices and a large police court fine record. A building permit was issued to John L. Crockett for a two story brick structure on Princeton avenue. The east end road profiles were reviewed and a planned contract is expected for a 2800 foot road with varying grades.
The city engineer forecasts costs over 6000 dollars for removing 11000 feet of dirt. The work could occur this year if the board's plans materialize, joining the city macadam to the county road toward Princeton. The board doubts road machine costs, so the project may be let out.
Roanoke secretary of the Virginia Republican Committee George L Hart reports strong GOP activity in the Ninth District and poll tax campaign, with the party expecting victory on November 8th. He praises Roanoke Times editor Williams as a valuable political asset and notes his humor in editorials while calling him a brilliant editor.
Richmond observers report half a hundred survivors of the Eighth New York heavy artillery dedicating a Cold Harbor monument to Colonel Peter A. Porter and his men who fell in the battle. Grant's forces suffered heavy losses with the colonel and 525 others killed. Confederates who fought with them attended the ceremony along with visitors. Ex Congressmen Porter of Niagara Falls and H O Taylor of Albany spoke.
Jefferson Davis birthday anniversary observed across Texas Georgia Mississippi Florida South Carolina and other southern states with school events and patriotic organization activities. In New Orleans Confederate Memorial Day was observed in the state.
A Republican announces candidacy for Beaver Pond District committeeman, subject to the June 15 primary, and seeks support from fellow Republicans.
Sam N. Worley announces his candidacy for secretary of the Republican county committee subject to the June 15 primary. He respectfully asks for the support of friends and party members.
K K Baker announces again his candidacy for the State Senate Seventh District, asking voters for Republican nomination in convention and pledging to support the Republican ticket and advance business and moral interests of his constituency if elected.
J K E Martin announces candidacy for state senator on the Republican ticket subject to nominating convention or primary. He solicits Republican support and promises to serve the people to the best of his ability if elected.
Be patient and precise. Candidate B. B. Hunt announces for Beaver Pond district school board in the Republican primary on June 15 1910. He pledges to serve the people to the best of his ability from Littlesburg. May 16 1910.
A candidate declares for the Republican nomination for the House of Delegates in Mercer county. If nominated and elected he will represent the county in the state legislature.
W P Hawley appeals to county Republicans stressing alignment with party principles and his legislative record. He respectfully asks friends and party members for support in the upcoming session.
School superintendent candidate James F Holroyd announces his run for Mercer County superintendent of free schools pending the Republican primary on June 15 1910. He pledges faithful performance of the duties if nominated and elected.
A candidate announces for Chairman of the Republican county committee to be decided at the June 5 1910 primary. He pledges fairness and impartiality and asks for support from voters and party members.
Announcement that H. O. Williams seeks the Republican nomination for justice of the peace in Beaver Pond district, with the primary set for June 15, 1910.
Quality has won for the C. F. Sauer Co. the largest sale on flavoring extracts of any brand in the United States. Sauer’s is the kind that’s pure and trusted by cooks.
A brief notice lists tomato plants available at Fallon florist in Roanoke Virginia. Prices are shown as $1.00 per hundred, indicating a wholesale or bulk offering with a transplanting note dated May 27, 6t.
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