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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1914
Page
6
Promoter touts Prof Moss as the twenty century occult wonder with proofs of power and personal endorsements. He offers readings on marriage, business, and lost loves with satisfaction guaranteed and no fee if not met, now located at Hotel Graham in Graham, Virginia.
Dozens of residents and visitors pass through the city on personal trips. Among them are Mrs. F. M. Archer of Bramwell, B. S. Higginbotham of Tip Top, Col. W. H. Thomas of Bramwell, the Davises of Narrows, A. F. White heading to Honaker, Senator J. Powell Royal of Tazewell, and Russell Ritz returning from Charleston on legal business. Also listed are May Brown of Tazewell visiting Rev. E. B. Wiley, Mr. and Mrs. Harman of Five Oaks, Rev. J. F. Ward leaving for Tazewell, and several Lebanon and Wytheville residents visiting or traveling for relatives, school events, or vacations.
The Norfolk and Western Railway Company adopts daily freight service between Williamson and Kenova after a conference with Williamson shippers. Chief Railway Inspector RE Winters and public service commission approve a plan ensuring Williamson wholesale houses receive timely deliveries comparable to Huntington, Catlettsburg, and Ashland. Freight sent at night arrives the next morning along the Twelve Pole line, restoring prompt business and competitiveness.
Fatalities in and about coal mines rose in April to 46 men killed, a sharp drop from April 1913. An Eccles West Virginia blast killed 180 workers, contributing to the year’s total of 917 for four months, just shy of last year’s 918 for the same period. In 1918 total mine deaths reached 2,785 nationwide.
Secretary T Boykin of the chamber of commerce handed General Superintendent W J Jems of the Norfolk and Western a batch of complaints. Citizens of Charleston and Bluefield protest the suspension of train No 3’s Bluefield Charleston sleeper and demand its restoration. The public urges reinstatement of the sleeper on the line serving coal field regions.
The removal of this rail connection has caused significant access issues for travelers between the capital and Bluefield. Passengers report aggravating delays and limited sleeping accommodations since service ended, disrupting common routes and convenience.
The United States Weather Bureau issued a bulletin showing a serious drought across Virginia with all crops deteriorating. State Director Evans cites upland wheat oats and corn as most affected with only about half a crop of tobacco in the field. Pasures gardens and truck farms suffer seriously.
The Improved Order of Red Men and its women's auxiliary meet in Philadelphia for a three day session, first since twelve years ago. A street parade featuring 25,000 members in old and modern Indian costumes is the highlight.
Chicago streets were crowded with visiting club women from across the nation for the twelfth biennial convention of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, with each passing rain drawing more attendees.
In Richmond Virginia the supreme council of the Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm chose officers for the coming year and designated Buffalo New York as the 915 convention city. Ernest L Venau of Buffalo was elected grand monarch.
A gathering of Mexican War veterans held in Chillicothe Ohio marks the national association annual reunion. Captain John A. Fisher of the city serves as president of the association.
The essay argues that history overemphasizes rulers and wars while neglecting inventors of printing and the steam engine. It notes printing and steam power shaped civilization far more than generals, yet many readers cannot name their inventors or their dates.
A renowned dermatologist promotes cold sulphur cream as a powerful remedy for eczema and skin eruptions. He notes immediate itching cessation after first use and gradual clearing after two or three applications. He explains sulphur's parasite destroying, antipruritic, antiseptic, and healing properties. The treatment may not be a permanent cure but often suppresses irritation for years.
In Pocahontas yesterday the Citizens ticket won the mayoralty, with E. J. Ellett tallying 115 votes and most council seats going to Citizens candidates. The Peoples ticket failed to secure the majority, with John Roberts as mayoral candidate receiving 70 votes and Sa ulo Miller 67 on council.
Beaver High School won the inter school contest at Athens by taking the debate with Concord State Normal School 5 to 4. Beavers Miles Sanford and Tommie Peery led the team with a decisive debate victory over Q Clark Dove and John Hambrick, while Ada Griffith and Mona Myers contributed in earlier and later events.
The $5,000 bond for Patsy Mangiaruca posted by Steve Romeo and his wife to secure his appearance before the federal grand jury on white slave law charges was forfeited in open court at Huntington. John Lamanca accompanied Mangiaruca to Huntington and later reported the man fled, crossing the Kenova bridge on a freight train. Judge Kellar indicated bondmen would not suffer loss if Mangiaruca appears in October.
R H Edwards argues the south alone can meet world coal demand. He notes southern coking coal makes up about 75 percent of US supply, with Virginia and eastern Kentucky coal fields fueling steel. He cites major investments by US Steel and others to secure coal lands in the region.
Thirty one lodges of Elks in Wisconsin gathered in Wausau on June 9 for the opening of the annual state convention. The two day program will feature business sessions and entertainment milestones.
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