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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1916
Page
4
Daily quotes on prayer self governance and sadness
A compact collection of philosophical maxims contrasts daily prayers with self governing ideals. The lines reflect on shadowed life pursuit and the sobering note that excessive laughter may mask profound sadness.
One Man’s Viewpoint on Work and Life
A reflective piece cites a man who works from morning to night and never admits fatigue. Neighbors, colleagues, and even wives admire his vigor while others insist he overworks. The message urges self-reliance and total commitment to life so one can enjoy living without calling it work.
Rural Credits Bill Aimed At Reducing Farm Interest Rates
A writer notes 12,000,000 farmers hold mortgages totaling 3 billion with annual interest near 255 million at 8.5 percent. A proposed rural credits bill would cap rates at 6 percent, potentially saving 75 million yearly. Also mentions Carranza and U S positions in twelve words and a style writer on dress economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England's Maneuver in Ireland Amid Summer Reflections
The piece muses on summer as a prelude to cooling heat and questions how England managed to quell the Irish rebellion unaided. It reflects on imperial power and distant conflicts with a tone of historical enquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
West Virginia Birthday Campaign Fuels State Trade Board Drive
The state board of trade promotes West Virginia's fifty third birthday to rally business leaders and citizens. It seeks young and old, men and women, to join a movement of patriotism and uplift, linking with the state's major builders for educational progress and shared pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Trade
Lewis
Archer
Racer
Board of Trade
West Virginia
Children’s Response Hailed by Trade Board
The Charleston Gazette praises the board of trade for remembering the children and expresses faith that the youths will respond, urging continued support and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Charleston
Azette
Watching an aging couple on a train parlor car
In Tom Daly’s Philadelphia Evening Ledger piece a traveler appraises an older couple seated beside him. He notes their ordinary appearance yet finds wonder in their quiet, enduring affection as he contemplates growing old with his own wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Daly
The
Philadelphia Evening Ledger
Republicans Struggle as Progressives Press for Support
The report notes factions maneuvering for Colonel Roosevelt and Hughes allies seeking early nominations. Senator Smoot warns no nominations before Friday while Senator Penrose says president bids come late Saturday. In state gatherings, Hughes backers count votes with Frank Hitchcock estimating around 300 on the first ballot as Florida commits to a solid Hughes vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Smoot
Senator Penrose
Pennsylvania
Hughes
Frank H. Hitchcock
Florida
Cleveland Museum of Art Opens With Formal Reception
The Cleveland Museum of Art was opened to the public in a marble building with a south portico memorializing John Huntington and Horace Kelley. A reception and inaugural exhibition drew art lovers from near and far, with fifteen galleries surrounding the rotunda and courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Cleveland Museum of Art
John Huntington
Horace Kelley
Rose Festival Opens With Queen Crown Ceremony
Portland marks the start of the Rose Festival as the queen is crowned. Tomorrow the Oregon Highway will be dedicated as a special feature of the festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Oregon Highway
Reputation Built on a Rock for Vitalac Medicine
Vitalac's reputation rests on public confidence with many Bluefield residents praising its effectiveness for nervousness sleeplessness stomach trouble and chronic constipation. Each bottle carries a money back guarantee. Local agencies include White and Central Pharmacy in Bluefield Welch Drug Co and Northfork Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vitalac
Bluefield
White and Central Pharmacy
Welch
Welch Drug Co
Northfork
Northfork Drug Co
Primary Returns by Precinct and Candidate Totals
Detailed precinct by precinct vote tallies show candidates Rosenbloom Sutherland Lilly and others leading in multiple districts. Separate notes record secretary of state and other statewide races with large majorities across precincts as results tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenbloom
Sutherland
White
Lilly
Robinson
Henning
King
Young
Murray
Shawkey
Darst
Long
Moore
Johnson
Kittle
Swearington
Yost
England
Rider
Stuthers
Whitten
Stewart
Williams
Elliott
Lee
Ritz
Sutton
Woods
Ashworth
Ferguson
Honaker
Pickett
Reed
Wysong
W. J. Lilly
Peck
Christian
Patterson
Christie
Hambrick
Rumberg
Chambers
Harman
Palmer
Scott
Doyle
Gibson
Lester
McCrosky
Fourth
Chilton
Cornwell
French
Harvey
Hill
Tuggle
McNeal
Pack
Postlethwaite
Smithdeal
Stowers
Bailey
Mitchell
Smith
Winfrey
Swearingen
Stathers
Auditor
Legislature
Sheriff
Hite
Justice
Constable
McCreeky
Sixth
Mursray
Yest
Strathers
Ferguson Fis
Runberg
Eighth Precinct
Republican
Reid
Rumburg
Thirteenth Precinct
Republican Hites
Brown
Harlee
Morisette
Haitien Rebel Chiefs Killed Near Fondseerretes
American Marines and Haitian gendarmes killed revolutionary chiefs Mellelus and Codlo and nine followers near Fondseerretes. The dispatch notes no American casualties and says outlaws died during a frantic attempt to flee as pursuit continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mellelus
Codlo
Fondseerretes
State Department
Arkansas tornado toll rises with tens dead and hundreds injured
A series of tornadoes struck ten or more Arkansas counties causing at least fifty deaths and about 250 injuries. Communications were crippled and the full scope was unclear early today, with officials warning the fatality and injury counts would likely rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
No Raid at Boquillas Report Ends Rumor
Captain McAndrews of the Sixth Cavalry reports quiet around Boquillas and Glenn Springs ending rumors of a Mexican raid in the district. He traveled from Boquillas to investigate the report and found no evidence of disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marathon
Texas
McAndrews
Sixth Cavalry
Boquillas
Glenn Springs
Mc Andrews
Parole Granted for Beach Hargis in Old Murder Case
The Kentucky prison commission paroled Beach Hargis today in Frankfort. His years-ago trial at Jackson Breathitt county convicted him of murdering his father, Judge James Hargis, after a quarrel. He had been sentenced to life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beach Hargis
Frankfort
Kentuckyv Prison Commision Today
Jackson
Breathitt County
James Hargis
Hargis
Obscure Catholic Hospital Association Convention Opens
Milwaukee June 6 The Catholic Hospital Association convention opened today drawing national medical leaders including Dr. H A Christian Harvard Dr C H Mayo Rochester Minn and Dr Austin O Malley Philadelphia to discuss hospital care and administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Catholic* Hospital Association
H. A. Christian
Harvard
C. H. Mayo
Rochester, Minn
Austin O'Malley
Philadelphia
Mexican Raiders Reported Moving Toward Border
General Funston announced that intelligence indicated Luis De la Rosa was marching from south of Laredo toward the border with the evident plan to raid west of Rio Grande City. Authorities reported ongoing activity in the border district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Funston
Luis de la Rosa
Laredo
Rio Grande City
American forces bolster patrols to bar De la Rosa raid
General Mann reports strengthened patrols along the east to guard Laredo. Zapata county has only one cavalry troop. De la Rosa is expected to reach the border within two to three days. If raiders strike, residents may suffer slight harm and horses and mules could be taken from towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de la Rosa
Willem A. Mann
Laredo
Funston
Zapata County
United States
Zafita County
Perkins Denounces Hughes Backers In Roosevelt Statement
Chicago June 6 George W Perkins Roosevelt leader released a statement before a Republican leaders conference denying Roosevelt would refuse Hughes or any candidate and criticizing Hughes supporters for using his pressredness speech in Washington last night to gain leverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
Hughes
Chicago
George W.perkins
Roosevelt
Justice Hughes
Washington
Eight Die as Tornado Ravages Jackson Mississippi
A tornado struck the western section of Jackson Mississippi early today killing eight persons two white and six black and injuring about fifty. Roughly 250 homes were damaged with some demolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Prsons
Russian Offense Advances Reported At Petrograd
Reports from Petrograd say the Russian offensive has captured 450 officers and 250 men along with seventeen artillery pieces and fifteen machine guns as the campaign progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Notice of bankruptcy for Edwin M. Easley in Bluefield
In the Southern District of West Virginia Edwin M. Easley of Bluefield Mercer County was adjudicated bankrupt on June 5 1916 The first meeting of creditors will be held at the referee's Bluefield office June 16 1916 at 10 a m to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct related business Harold A Ritz Referee in Bankruptcy Dated June 6 1916 A memorandum notes that proof of claim must conform to forms Nos 31 to 36 and that accompanying documents should be attached
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the United States
West Virginia
Edwin M. Easley
Bluefield
Mercer
Mercer County
W. Va
Fort Wayne Pots for Indiana State Centennial Celebration
The city marked Indiana’s centennial with a three day program starting today. Notables attended as Fort Wayne prepared displays and patriotic events including speeches and sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Indiana
Bankrupt Petition for Discharge in West Virginia District
I B Huff petitions for discharge from all debts under bankruptcy acts. Proceedings in the Southern District of West Virginia set a July 6 1916 hearing in Bluefield with notice to creditors by mail.
Denmark May Sell Virgin Islands to U S
The National Geographic Society notes that a US Denmark sale of the Danish West Indies may conclude nearly fifty years of bargaining. The trio St Croix St Thomas and St John would pass to the United States if approved by the Danish Parliament and US Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Denmark
Danish West Indies
National Geographic Society
Washington
Antilles
Russia
Alaska
United States Senate
Virgin Group
St. Croix
St. Thomas
St. John
Porto Rico
Christianstad
Frederickstad
Knights of Malta
Louis XIV
France
Charlotte Amalie
Coral Bay
Cruxbay
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