Rates and resignations mark post entry and unions
A Bluefield West Virginia post office notice lists subscription rates while editorials discuss Equitable directors resignations and a claim that the mine workers union president John Mitchell will not retire. It notes Russia’s navy aims and jokes about judges in baseball stadiums as well as a thief in Philadelphia and other varied topics. Ambassador Reid reaches England for royal honors events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mitchell
Mine Workers’ Union
Princely Salaries to Insurance Men
A historical article notes that James H. Hyde earns 125000 from Equitable and points to massive pay for top officers across major insurers. It highlights Hyde’s lavish lifestyle and dining habits, and mentions John A. McCall preparing to move into a million and a quarter dollar estate called Shadow Lawn at Long Branch as a premier visitor site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Hyde
Equitable Company
Barnacles
United States
Hyde
Bherry’s
John A. McCall
Long Branch
Temperance Sermon Triumph in Japan Russia Battle
The article portrays the battle’s outcome as a sober Japan triumphing over whisky-fueled Russia. It frames Port Arthur and Vladivostok engagements as proof of Japan’s superiority in Korea, Manchuria, and naval battles, calling the victory a global temperance lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Russia
Strewn Stenis
Korea
Port Arthur
Manchuria
Rasela
The Great Issue of Public Ownership
A Glasgow expert argues municipal ownership of street railways needs strict nonpolitical operation. He warns political influence will ruin efficiency, citing Glasgow's model and a Cleveland gathering. The piece concludes true reform requires purifying municipal politics before successful public operation is possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Chicago
Cleveland
Danne
Taxpayer Woes Highlighted by Governor Stokes
Governor Stokes of New Jersey condemns high tax rates, urging reforms to limit tax rates to 1.50 to 1.80 of value. He notes burdens across districts and calls for an example in fair taxation balancing taxpayers’ interests with honest government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Union
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Bluefield Ad
A local Bluefield notice touts Doan's Kidney Pills as relief for backache and urinary troubles with Miss Gray Nicewander praising their effects after purchasing at John L. Crockett's drug store. The ad highlights product claims, pricing, and Foster Milburn Co as US distributor along with other medical remedies and ad copy from 19th century drug advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Bluefield
Gray Nicewander
Barton Street
W. Va
John L. Crockett
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Pure Blood Health Claim by Burdock Bitters
Advertisement asserts Burdock Blood Bitters creates pure blood and tones and invig orates the whole system as a path to perfect health.
Idiosyncrasies of Inky Ire Divorce Request
A person requests a divorce from a husband due to his profane swearing. The speaker cites constant blue language as unbecoming and questions the fairness of being overlooked while the husband visits clubs. The tone shows frustration over marital strain and personal insult.
Captain chides pitcher over walks at game
Cartoonish exchange shows frustration as the captain scolds a pitcher for sixteen bases on balls. The dialogue shifts to jokes about divorce and lawyers, ending with a boy confirming he is a war correspondent whose father was shot in the Civil War and who pursued government pension writings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Metro Politan offers travel cases and bags for trips
A local advert promotes a selection of anti theft cases bags and trunks at the Metro Politan shop catering to travelers heading on trips with durable designs and broad assortment.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
W.va
Equitable
Ruseia
Rojestvensky
Kentucky
Philadelphia
Lizard
Reid
England
Choate
Spain
Bauchery
Great Britain
Frederick Treves
Toronto Globe
B. G Stokes
DeWitt
DeWitt's
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Ohio
K. E. Zickefoose
Adolph
de Witt
Kise Me
Consid
Crystal Pale Beer
Pinnacle Mast Extract
New South Brewery
Ice Co
Middlesboro
C. E, Loudermilk
Keystone
W. Va, and
Vicinity
W.P. Hawney Mose. Co
South Bland ST
The
Metro Politan
A. L. Hawkins
Bland Street
P. O
Daily Hack
Laurich
Talcotteee
Ballard & Dunn
Eport Beers
W. E. Stuart
Mgr. Kuystong
Virginia
Good
Lobby
Henry
Straus
Gunst
Richmond, VA
D. H. Mitchell & Co
Marion
C. C. B. Pocahontas
United States Geological Survey
All Dusaui
UCL
Germany
Pte
United States Navy
Castner, Curran & Bullitt, Sole Agents Co
C. B. Pocahontas Smokeless Coal
South 16Th Street
Broadway
New York City
N.Y
Oltisens
Norfolk
Old Colony
Birth & Company
Fone
Sta Street
Boston
Mas Neave
Cincinnati
Roanoke
Jodan
Wiich
D. B
Baldwin
Bluefield, N W
Dissens Bank
N . B. Rierson
Fam
Kyfears
Specielty
Dr. Della Bibb
Partee
Va Baking Co
Bluefield Ave
Thomas EK. Peery, M. D
Wava
Chas. J. Snare
Fluefield
Wva
Harry A. Palmer
Princeton Avenue
Graham Ice Cream Parlor
Graham
City
Baldwin & Baldwin
T Carriage Tires
Brattica
Ber
Card
Willaall
W. R. Driscoll
Manufacturers’ Agent
Birefield
West VA
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