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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1920
Page
4
The text outlines newspaper telephones and operation details, with notices about second class mail matter status in Bluefield West Virginia. It includes subscription rates by mail and city carrier, along with zone-based pricing and delivery terms.
A Charleston dispatch relayed to the Morgantown Post alleges irregularities in Monongalia county during the primary designed to shift votes toward Judge F E Morgan. It notes no ballots were provided for Kantstown Loweaville and Scott's Run and questions who represented Preston county.
Washington June 3 The minority report by Whatley and Sumners defends Attorney General Palmer for sanctioning a fair price for Louisiana sugar. They dispute claims that Palmer used his office to fix maximum prices and violated official duties. Congress had found a world sugar shortage but had not passed further measures.
The document discusses the impact of inaction and speeches in Congress on the sugar market and price guidance. It defends the attorney general and District Attorney Henry Aifoney of Louisiana for actions aligning cane growers with the Lever Food Control Act, asserting their duty to producers and consumers. The report notes related political friction and a major monarchist plot in Hungary.
Mexico City dated June 3 reports one third of Vera Cruz houses will burn due to bubonic plague infection, a decision attributed to city citizens per Excelsior. Also mentions a wild flight scene in Copenhagen with Polish forces pursued by a large Bolshevik army.
Represented unofficially, Washington notes the United States will have a presence at the upcoming conference in London. The listing names Gregory Krassin as a participant among others expected to attend in an unofficial capacity.
Officials announced that the Soviet minister of trade and commerce and representatives from the supreme economic council discussed their roles and authority during remarks made today.
Huntington West Virginia reports Grover Beragdoll a Philadelphia draft dodger is believed to be hiding near Louisa Kentucky according to information received by local police today.
Miss Mary Garret Hay proposes expanding the Republican National Committee from 48 to 96 members and naming a woman vice chairman. She argues electorate growth warrants expansion and backs a female vice chair and secretary roles.
Washington June Full cooperation was promised to the Interstate Commerce Commission by Daniel Willard president of the Association of Railway Executives car service in reply to the commission telegram stating its orders were not being carried out by carriers. Willard telegraphed from New York that he called the commission s orders to the attention of railroad executives and said it would be unnecessary to invoke penalties under the Interstate Commerce Act. The commission said carriers were not complying with orders on interchange of freight cars rerouting from usual channels and abrogation of contracts between railroads and shippers.
A digest of fraternal lodge meetings lists schedules for Welch and Bluefield groups. Entries cover a dozen orders including a masonic lodge in Welch, Knights of Pythias, Red Men, Woodmen, Carpenters, Knights of Columbus, Eagles, Railway Clerks, Knights of Pythias again, Knights Templar, Royal Arch, and other local fraternities with meeting nights and venues. Visiting members welcomed.
Washington date: after brief review the senate passed the pay raise bill for postal workers without a record vote. The house acted similarly and the measure moves to conference. The bill would boost wages for about 100 000 postal employees across the United States Puerto Rico Hawaii and Alaska with amendments not altering the main effect.
The first year payroll totals 54,375,000 with expected yearly increases averaging about 3,700,000 for the next three years. The bill implements recommendations from a joint congressional commission that studied post office salaries for over a year.
Stephen Stoner a longtime Franklin resident since 1848 and among the city’s oldest citizens died today at age ninety five in Franklin.
An old manor pest note explains mosquito behavior and biology. It claims the female bites humans, details egg counts, larval duration, and differences between malarial and harmless species. It notes males die in fall, females hibernate and live one to two months, and that some mosquitoes feed on plant juice and can bite a variety of animals.
A bulletin from a large American firm explains that soft woods such as pine fir and cypress can yield hardwood looks with oil wood stains followed by shellac and wax or varnish. Sand smooth buff stain dry 24 hours and layer varnish for deeper effects. Expert advice helps choose finishes.
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