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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1909
Page
4
The notice lists daily publication terms and advertising rates with prices such as 1.00 and 2.00, mentions a 10 cent item, and states rates are furnished on application. It notes the issue as second class matter at the Bluefield West Virginia post office.
Discussion argues against reducing the police by noting beats are too large and Bluefield's rapid growth makes coverage harder. It recommends sewage upgrades for South Bluefield and praises the Daily Telegraph for subscriber service while predicting a future promotion for Jim Kahle.
Deputy United States Marshal Dan Cunningham of the southern West Virginia district plans to go unarmed to test the Johnson pistol bill after twenty years of carrying revolvers while raiding moonshiners or serving federal processes on strikers. The issue arises whether United States marshals and deputies are exempt from the act, a question referred to Attorney General for official ruling.
Federal officers may confront state law on arming marshals as Attorney General Conley doubts authority to seek state opinions officially. He implies federal statutes, if any, would let marshals stay armed. otherwise bonds or disarming may be required. District Attorney Ritz of Bluefield was asked for an opinion while Deputy Cunningham has stowed his firearms pending guidance.
An ordinance sets board of affairs salaries at 900 each while other city posts rise to 2 500 city attorney 2 400 city engineer. A detailed table lists salaries for treasurer 600 auditor 1 500 police judge 1 200 chief of police 1 200 fire chief 1 800 health commissioner 1 000 street commissioner 1 000 and many other municipal staff for year ending May 1 1910.
Professor Vladamir Karapetoff urges his Cornell seniors to finish school with a clean slate by paying debts, forgiving enemies, and apologizing to those they wronged. He argues starting life free of obligations and malice helps future success and notes that while many face antagonism, cultivating enemies offers no real gain.
The advertisement extols William Tell Flour made from fine Ohio wheat. It highlights six cleaning passes before grinding and machine handling of barrels and bags. It promises lightest white bread biscuits and wholesome pastry, urging readers to ask their grocers for it.
A fragmentary note hints at a reform offer labeled by a figure named Vladimir the electrologist. The passage suggests youth awareness of the proposal but uncertainty about its profitability or acceptance before the current month ends.
W H Sawyers editor of the Independent Herald argues Hinton suffers from excess non paying daily papers and warns more closures would please many. He says running a paper is a profession requiring years of training and business discipline while lingering wrecks disrupt trains and delay mail services.
A Norfolk and Western train parted and rejoined causing a wreck in Ironton. While repairs were underway the disabled train blocked a crossing. Conductor David Lush was arrested for blocking the crossing beyond the legal time after Chas Richards filed the charge.
The article reports a dispute over a new Johnson pistol law. Attorneys question whether justices have jurisdiction to sentence offenders or only hold them on bond. Attorney Rey D. Koontz plans to seek release for a prisoner serving six months in Fayette jail, while Senator Johnson asserts the law grants justice courts clear jurisdiction.
W. A. Blair, brakeman for Chesapeake and Ohio, was instantly killed Tuesday at Raleigh mine No. 4 when a train car passed over him during brake setting. He was 30, survived by a wife and four children, with his father and relatives in Princeton.
The first application of ManZan the great Pile remedy will almost instantly give relief and continued use for a few days will effect a cure. The tube has a final nozzle attached for ease of use. ManZan is for the cure of any kind of Piles. Sold here by The Goody Moonts Druv Co.
Theodore Dilger, jeweler at Red Lot, announces new rosaries suitable as graduation gifts. Availability includes items priced for gift use.
A terse note asserts that if you desire anything the Daily Telegraph wants, you will obtain it. The statement implies a claim of influence over the newspaper's editorial direction.
A Colombo report describes soldiers sent to quiet villagers leaving an outpost near a brick granary. Over twenty wild elephants seized the roof entry, consumed most of the rice, and retreated as a fieldpiece shell failed to deter them.
A New York World piece explains how days of the week carried pagan and mythical origins, noting Monday as moon day and the seven day cycle spreading from Alexandria. It covers Norse and Roman name derivations for Tuesday through Sunday and the Christian restoration of Sunday as a resurrection day.
A stray bibliographic note hints that a theological work titled Inquiry Into the Meaning of Demoniacks In the New Testament is misattributed to T. P. A. P. O. A. BL Co. O. S. The true writer remains unnamed, indicated only by a cautious line in the British Museum catalogue.
Arthur Sykes is identified as the precentor and prebendary of Alton Borealis within the Salisbury church, per a London Chronicle note.
A Boston Transcript fragment recalls a wedding where Belle, the organist jilted by an aged millionaire, triggered a spiteful moment. Instead of the traditional march, he began playing Old Hundred, creating a startling interruption.
A short, playful quotation notes marriage, fashion, and prospects with a witty exchange. The dialogue references Chloe’s nuptials and a humorous line about gifts. The tone mimics period style curiosities from Circle Magazine.
A Danish girl newly arrived for nursing studies complains of oversleeping despite a sleep watch. The remark appears in the Washington Star. Also notes aBits item: Gayboy has left horses and drink and retired to a quiet suburb cemetery.
A London Opinion quip recalls a mock interview where a military traveler is asked about Africa. The respondent notes the locals were kind hearted and wanted him to stay for dinner, turning a harsh stereotype into a humorous reversal.
Ben Gray, currently serving a sentence in the West Virginia penitentiary, will apply on or after June 17, 1909 to the board of directors for a recommendation to the governor for parole. J. & Matthews, Warden.
An advertisement urges readers to prevent indigestion with Kodol. It asserts Kodol digests all food, rests the stomach, and offers a money back guarantee if not effective after using a bottle. The copy targets general stomach distress and promotes the large family bottle as value.
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