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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1907
Page
2
The article argues buyers should investigate what makes pianos worth their price. It notes Artistic Sthoff direct from factory to customers saves middleman profit. It claims retail pianos priced higher are not better and that dealers’ profits drive up price without improving quality.
The federal grand jury in Charles City returned peonage indictments against the W. M. Ritter Lumber Company of Maben Wyoming County and several supervisors. Conspiracy charges carry fines up to 10 000 and two years imprisonment. Assistant Attorney General Russell will assist in prosecution. trials likely next term.
The New York Press reports a detective’s claim that onions fuel theft. Thieves eat raw onions before casing silversmiths haberdasheries and jewelers, admiring trays of diamonds and rubies while clerks avert their eyes, leading to occasional costly losses by day’s end.
The article outlines two ebony staining methods: superficial French black polish or air drying black varnish, and a deep penetration wash using logwood boilings followed by acetate of iron. It contrasts surface color with durable blacking and mentions a Henry McCook Harper's remark on the dignity of labor extending to ants and their worker caste.
North Mills North Carolina resident John Garrett credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with curing a sore after 40 years of failed treatments. The advertisement promises Guaranteed relief for piles burns etc and notes a 25 cent price at all druggists.
Sealed bids are invited by the board of supervisors until the 14th day of January 1907 for the construction of panic sidewalks for the coming year as per plans on file with the city engineer. Bids must be mailed to J T Akers Auditor of said alley. 6-9-61 vs J T AKERS Auditor. Also several advertisements unrelated to the bidding appear, promoting patent medicines and remedies.
A 1905 Bulletin documents the first precise account of early typographical societies in the United States. It shows the International Typographical Union rising from late 19th century printers efforts, notes archival letters, and records the eight hour day victory aiding modern unions. The article also discusses reprinting rights and access through IU officials in Indianapolis.
The West Virginia Supreme Court, in a 3 to 2 decision, held that municipalities with proper charter provisions may grant liquor licenses independently of county bodies. The ruling, affecting Point Pleasant and several cities, upholds municipal authority once charters authorize such licensing.
Railway employes and the general public may see all rate concessions dropped and fares set at 2 cents per mile. Heads of passenger departments in St. Louis discussed halting half-fares for workers on other lines. Illinois and Missouri states may soon enact 2 cent fare laws, with limited exchange of passes for senior officers continuing.
A plan to end half-rate passes for railway workers seeks to align travel costs with the public. The proposal targets abolishing half-rate travel while raising workers’ rates to match the standard two-cent mile, potentially boosting railroad earnings.
Haos BR McCloud and United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company notify that on July 11, 1907, deposition will be taken from Nannie B McCloud and other witnesses at Harold A Rita law office Bluefield WV. If deposition is not begun or completed as scheduled, it will continue at the same location until finished. Manila Maine Alley, an infant, sues by Nannie McCloud as next friend through counsel Jaron Ritz.
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