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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1913
Page
4
Telegraph Printing Co of Bluefield West Virginia provides advertising rates with a note that all communications should be addressed to AB Remittesce at the company. The fragment mentions G20 Werk and an address line for inquiries.
The department of agriculture expert will aid the county road engineer in locating and estimating road improvements with the aim of a bond issue election. Mercer county needs better roads as rural mail routes are absent due to poor infrastructure. The failed bond, attributed to lack of public information and deliberate misrepresentation, risks continued backward development.
A critical portrait of Secretary Bryan as a peace advocate and the hope that a ten-nation pact may curb arms. The piece suggests his rhetoric widened class tensions and hopes he now uses broader methods to promote peace and national harmony.
The author condemns the closed trial of legislators charged with bribery at Webster Springs. They urge full public disclosure of proceedings from Charleston and accountability to the people through newspapers so the public can judge who is guilty and what occurred. Public scrutiny is deemed essential to expose abuses and inform the state.
The board and city council rush to plan a big June 26 event as June 20 is proclaimed a holiday by the governor. Banks post offices and many businesses will be closed, urging a general day of festivity for Bluefield.
The state board of control says it will not pay the prize for the state song composed by Kinet and Innes. Five hundred dollars of the prize money was donated by the city of Wheeling.
The text discusses prize allocations from a semi centennial budget and who should receive the rewards. It notes possible board noninvolvement and argues Kiser and Innes deserve the reward. It mentions looming decisions on appointive roles and the need for compromise between parties. It also recalls past practices and dry party concerns about prescriptions.
The obituary critiques Alfred Austin’s tenure as poet laureate, arguing his career was overshadowed by the role and that his poetry failed to meet expected standards. It compares him unfavorably to Dryden and Tennyson, noting his Boer War poem as a source of ridicule and calling for the office to lapse.
A string of quips from various papers notes social quirks. A New Orleans Picayune remark mocks streetcar speed. The Milwaukee Sentinel hints suffragette infighting may resolve militancy. Sarah Bernhardt critiques American eating. Andrew Carnegie travels to congratulate William on peace. Cleveland Plain Dealer mocks a class motto. Chicago Record-Herald notes a hatless centenarian and economic contrasts.
The article notes a likely fiscal year export total near 200 million, up from 75 million per decade earlier. A world trade table shows manufacturing exports rising faster in the United States than in rivals, with the United States now ranking third among nations in exports of manufactured goods.
Washington reports that the Senate Finance subcommittee will draft an amendment to the Underwood tariff bill to fix a constitutional defect in the income tax clause. The issue arises from using 1913 as the starting point, while the constitutional amendment was ratified only in 1918. Debate also considers timing for the first taxable year and potential July start.
Members report a downward margin of readjustment across schedules with increases for cotton yarns and textiles but decreases in chemical, metal, agricultural and sundries. The free list will expand as the Underwood bill is weighed by the finance committee and sub committees aim to finish this week. The finance committee meets next week and a caucus submission before June 14 is possible.
The thirteenth annual session of the Southwest Virginia Dental Society adjourned in Tazewell after discussions on rental issues. Officers elected include Dr. B C Hamlen of Abingdon as president and Dr. R H L Phipps of Marion as first vice president. Executives are Dr. E M Copenhaver of Marion and J A Reese of Lynchburg.
An organization will run a series of lectures and fund a comprehensive fellowship program with major educational institutions in America and Europe. It plans to operate a research institute in partnership with federal departments to advance scholarly work.
The Senate committee investigating West Virginia coal strike conditions will begin hearings in Charleston on June 10 despite operators' warnings that the probe could revive disorder and trigger a general strike. Operators warned the visit might undo state authorities' work to suppress unrest.
Examination of defense witnesses for Frederick Atteaux and the Wood case dominated the resumed dynamite planting conspiracy trial in Boston. William M. Wood’s attorney moved to dismiss his client’s case, a ruling against him followed as the judge rejected the motion.
President Wilson welcomed delegates to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen at the White House. The morning session discussed constitutional amendments and addressed proposals that would materially change the charter. Eight delegates attended the morning hall under the local lodge auspices.
Wracktort Ky June 4 The state prison commission began reviewing Henry E Youtsey s bid for parole he is serving life for alleged participation in the assassination of William Jobel the Democratic governor candidate shot in the state house yard on February 3 1900.
The American University in Washington opened its doors today for the first time to receive students. Planned by Methodist Episcopal educators, the campus on the city outskirts was completed years ago but funding for maintenance delayed the opening until now.
Columbus Ohio June 4 The Mooney legislative committee plans to urge state involvement in fire insurance rate setting and agent regulation The panel considers fixing basic rates in major cities and even the ultimate rate paid by insured residents They found no proof that the Ohio inspection bureau is controlled by the main insurer using its services before adjourning to Cincinnati June 14
Frederick E. Atteaux co defendant with William M. Wood of the American Woolen Company and Dennis J. Collins told the jury he did not conspire to plant dynamite at Lawrence to sway public opinion against striking textile workers. He testified about his dealings with John J. Breen the undertaker and said Pitman supplied the dynamite while Breen testified he hired Breen to do the job.
London dispatch reports Premier Guichoff resigned amid military and political friction from his concessions to Greece and Servia. Roumania may back Bulgaria with diplomats fearing a regional war. Bucharest sources say Balkan cabinets plan resignations, leaving the alliance to Bulgaria’s new government.
The estate of the late Henry M. Baker former congressman and executor of Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy’s will has been sued for 200000 by Mrs. Magnolia V. A. H. Harris of Washington DC who claims she was Baker’s affianced wife. Details could not be obtained.
Richmond Va June 4 Governor Mann respited Qwen Goggin colored of Bedford county to June 27 for the usual crime. Papers presented today necessitated a delay for the governor to read them before the execution.
Columbia University, claiming the nation’s largest enrollment, held its 159th commencement on June 4. About 2,000 degrees were conferred across the university’s departments.
Julian Forgue, 44, wounded his wife in a Boston residence at 4655 Westminster Street and then killed himself as his three young stepchildren watched. Relatives said alcohol contributed to the incident.
Police Chief Leary began rounding up stray dogs around John PD Rockefeller's estate on the first day of the state rabies quarantine order. The action targets animals near the historic residence as authorities enforce health measures.
Mrs Hennessey entertained a neighbor when asked what her husband did She replies he is a diamond cutter The neighbor jokes then learns he cuts the grass off the baseball grounds This old humor piece from Lippincott's reflects a pun on a homophone in a neighborhood setting
A remarkable estimate claims the amount of sausage consumed in a country during a year would wrap around the world more than six times, highlighting consumption scale and cultural appetite.
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