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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1905
Page
4
The piece rails at distant war voices and racial fears while mocking public sympathy in France and Chicago. It discusses the Pullman Company’s stance as a carrier and Wisconsin politics of Governor La Follette. Naval experts debate Togo and Ro Jestyensky, with a casual mirror of rival Hyde and Alexander.
The article argues a rebound in shipbuilding demand as nations seek new warships amid recent naval losses. It cites Russia’s need for a full navy, France and England preoccupied, and potential orders from Spain China Turkey and South American nations, with the United States best positioned to supply vessels. It notes Japan may rely on its own navy and that global buyers will crowd U S yards to replenish stocks.
Charley Schwab secured a foreign commission from Russia, becoming a pioneer in import-related ties for armor plate producers. The article hints more officials will follow, signaling expanding international connections for the industry.
The article extols America’s building boom. It cites New Yorks $250 million in new structures and mentions extensive plans across major and smaller cities, projecting about one billion dollars total for the year. It argues the vast spending reflects national enterprise and job creation.
A speaker urges youth to pursue rail work, stressing merit, integrity, and hard work. He notes high early salaries, scarce small railroads, and that Americans underestimate railroads despite lower rates abroad and higher wages here. He advises starting on a small road to learn multiple branches.
A collage of quips and vignettes on public figures and society. The piece riffs on newspaper practices, officials trading railroad passes, and humorous exchanges among historical and fictional figures.
Bluefield residents back Dean's Kidney Pills for backache kidney trouble and urinary issues. Mies Gray Nicewander of 22 Barton Street reports relief after using the product bought at a local drug store. Sold everywhere for 50 cents a box by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as US agents. Remember the name Doan’s.
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