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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1924
Page
2
A compact ads page lists services including coal company contact, farm plant sales, florist Strawberries at Freight Depot, real estate rentals and sales in Pocahontas area, milk pricing changes, chiropodist, barber, job calls, dance event, suit discounts from Pedigo Co, curtain goods savings, and Mercer Lodge notice. Also contains a political notice from W G Ferrell celebrating support and requesting November election backing.
Charleston June 4 A 500 reward for capture of Walter Allen convicted of treason after the 1921 armed march was offered by Governor Morgan. Allen was found guilty in 1922 in Jefferson county circuit court and released on bond pending appeal but fled the state after failing to appear. Bond forfeited. reward aims for apprehension and delivery to Moundville prison authorities.
W. Jf. Adams of Philadelphia, vice president of the Crozier Pocahontas Coal Company, is among the visitors to the Retail Merchants Coal Association.
Berlin reports the Dawes plan described as pivotal for Germany’s foreign relations as Chancellor Marx leads the second cabinet to back the experts’ recommendations. He calls for national unity and adherence to the Dawes program to enable economic rehabilitation and Germany’s obligations fulfillment. Debate among Reichstag parties is expected tomorrow.
Dr. H. G. Miller and Reverend Robert A. Jaffray, released by bandits at Wuchow, report that EK. H. Carne and Rex. Ray, other white captives, may depart in exchange for 200000 dollars in gold, 100 pistols, 1000 rifles and ammunition. The Roanoke relief mission boat was seized ten days earlier with 24 Chinese and 4 white prisoners. The bandits set a two week deadline to arrange payment.
Jacksonville Fla June 4 William G McAdoo held a two to one lead over Senator Oscar W Underwood for the presidential endorsement as early returns showed Bryan leading the delegates at large by several thousand votes In the gubernatorial race J W Martin led Sidney J Catts by 6296 votes with P Jennings in third position
The Bluefield visitors listed by hotel misters as farthest from home today are Irving, Rice and S. SS Gerrish of Portland Maine.
Washington reports the Borah amendment to publish campaign contributions is removed from the postal salaries increase bill by house and senate conferees. A Cable substitute limits campaign expenses to 10000 for senators and 2500 for representatives, with optional spending at three cents per vote. annual reports and campaign statements required. Night shift differential for postal workers was dropped from the bill.
President Coolidge has told Republican managers he wants a running mate of his own political mind who would ensure no shift in fundamental policies if he becomes president. Hoover and Lowden dominate talks as delegates canvass potential nominees. Wisconsin's LaFollette unlikely to be formally nominated, leaving a ratification situation and a Wisconsin delegation platform as the main contest.
A speech argues for limited federal power and reduced taxes to revive business. It condemns centralization, warns against bureaucratic government, and urges decentralization, foreign trade reform, and participation in the World Court. The speaker stresses civic duty and defending republican liberties.
Paria reports President Millerand invited Paul Painiere and Gaston Doumergue to consult on forming a new ministry after Poincare. Edouard Herriot emerges as the likely choice to head the cabinet, with the presidential side awaiting his reply before naming a ministry.
Rutherfordton North Carolina resident A S Jackson recalls using Thedford's Black Draught for twenty years to ease spring joint pain and fatigue caused by an inactive liver. The ad urges regular bowel movements to remove toxins and maintain daily health.
Edward Clapp Shackland, noted civil engineer and chief engineer of the World’s Columbian Exposition works, died at his Chicago home. Born in Pittsburgh in 1854, he later designed and built Chicago’s $3,000,000 municipal pier.
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