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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1911
Page
4
The page header lists communications and remittance instructions to DAILY TELEGRAPH PRINTING CO BOX 326 BLUEFIELD WEST VIRGINIA, marking the newspaper’s business office in a Sunday morning issue dated June 4 1911.
The article catalogs local reactions to an aviation meet in Bluefield with merchant sponsorship, noting mixed coverage and a Telegram urging readers to disregard reports. It then shifts to Virginia politics, citing Campbell Slemp’s view that Taft will secure a solid twenty four member delegation, and recounts reactions to the presidential race and a free list bill.
The speaker urges attendees to express views at the Princeton meeting, arguing that popular expression weighs more than eloquence. He says the man with a following drives progress and that expert aid should be used to work out details and execute plans based on experience.
Fifteen years ago Bramwell Schools held commencement with medal contenders Masters Harlow Scott Joseph Bowen Willie Jones and Johnnie Hewitt. Ten years ago Bluefield hosted the annual convention of colored Baptists. Ten years ago R B Bernheim of Welch married Miss Topham of Washington DC. City council chose M B Postlewaite as sergeant J R Oliver as chief of police F M Peters as city attorney and J D Ferrison as jailer.
Debris littered streets as a blast or collapse rattled residents, many frightened and running to safety. There were no casualties reported, though chimneys toppled and buildings suffered damage, triggering widespread fear and caution in the hours that followed.
Minnie Miller aged eighty eight, arrested on a pickpocket charge, hanged herself with a handkerchief from cell bars in a Philadelphia police station. Fear of dis grace cited as motive for the suicide.
Amoy China report shows fifty four deaths from bubonic plague and seven smallpox cases during the fortnight ending yesterday. Local health authorities monitor the outbreak and urge caution.
An advertisement touts Hyomel as the sole sensible cure for catarrh by destroying germs. It claims Pasteur’s legacy and promises guaranteed relief with a germ killing inhaler, offering a complete outfit for one dollar and refills at fifty cents through Graham Pharmacy in Graham Virginia. It urges readers to subscribe to the Daily Telegraph.
Fire destroyed vast tanks of the Indian Refining Company along the Mississippi below New Orleans, consuming about thirty thousand barrels of gasoline and two thousand barrels of kerosene valued at roughly $250,000. No injuries reported.
Kansas City street railway placed in the hands of a receiver after an application by John M. Egan, president of the company, late today. The move follows bankruptcy concerns and aims to stabilize operations for the city transit system.
An earthquake was felt at Conso lies four miles north of Charleroi at 2 40 this afternoon. Many houses were damaged and streets were lit. Local reports describe shaking and structural impacts in the area. Authorities urge caution as repairs begin and residents assess damage.
Major General William P. Duvall after retirement January 13 is assigned to investigate foreign designs on the Philippines. Duvall, former commander of the Philippines Division, is praised as scholarly with a long service record. His rapid rise from captain to major general in a short span is noted. Congressman Hobson speculates on Japan being the nation behind the reports and the War Department awaits Duvall’s findings.
McComas resident Tracey Walker and Huntington visitor H K Buisler spent yesterday in Bluefield. Others include Ruth Botell heading to Hinton to see grandmother, Mrs Mil ler shopping in Narrows, and G W Litt with Mrs R K Litt from Hurley. Several locals plan journeys or return home to Hinton, Belspring, Athens, Bluefield, and Apom mattox and Norfolk.
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