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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1912
Page
3
Fragmentary text references a postal battler named Matias and a confrontation with a group. The readable portions imply a dispute or clash, with unclear participants and outcomes. Further context is not recoverable from the available words.
Tuesday discussion across parties condemns further tariff revision as wasteful. lawmakers push urgent appropriations and adjournment. The president and Republicans urge limiting action to essential bills, while public focus centers on the looming convention with June 18.
Readable fragments show a rushed note about a magazine and newspaper pages. The text is garbled with stray letters and missing context, preventing a clear event or names from being established. No coherent actions or outcomes are evident.
Fragmentary remarks reference the foundation of the Republican party and the 1886 national convention. The speaker argues for the maintenance of principles from the Declaration of Independence and the federal constitution to preserve institutions and rights. The passage mentions June 17, 1886 and a claim to stand upon historical foundations.
A speech linked to the progressive movement argues for preserving the constitution and rebukes any use of Abraham Lincoln as political bolster. It contrasts progressivism with Bresmont era Republicanism and underscores the value of advertising to inform the public about goods and ideas.
Margaret Elizabeth Munson known as Margaret Sangster has died at age seventy seven. The obituary notes she was a friend to the little folks and a bright light in literature.
The Roosevelt national committee slate at Chicago includes a move to replace Victor Rosewater of Omaha with another Nebraska delegate for four years. The piece argues the national committee derives authority from the national convention, not state action, and labels the proposal reckless and ill-timed.
The quote urges remaining tee totalers until millionaire status, while noting saloon men would just as soon oppose you as others. The dialogue contrasts temperance stance with potential social pressure from bar owners.
A wry line notes the vacation lover returns envying the person who enjoyed a simple picnic. The remark contrasts grand trips with modest outings and hints at the value of low key leisure.
A Jersey City woman was arrested after praying inside a railroad station drawing police attention. The incident occurred amid tensions over public religious expression in transit hubs and raises questions about station security and civil rights.
A collage of brief editorial quips cites press bias and public figures while noting striking reports and moral judgments. The snippets reference Lorimer’s senate case, burglaries, hotel shooting galleries, and editorial comments from multiple newspapers.
Friends of Hon. W. F. Hite indicate support for him to head the newly elected Republican state executive committee. The Huntington Herald-Dispatch endorses the move, praising Hite’s campaign experience and knowledge of the state. The paper endorses Huntington as ideal statewide headquarters and a practical transport hub for reaching all counties.
Health guidance explains that boils and pus forming bacteria signal weakened health not impurity. Poor living conditions allow germs to invade cells. improving living habits strengthens the body's ability to resist infection.
The speaker, Urey Woodson, recounts a Kentucky scene where a former Republican colonel boasted of defeats and vows Democrats will defeat Taft and Theodore Roosevelt this fall, portraying a decisive political shift.
Unclaimed letters are listed for the week ending Feb 19 with names including Bruce Bailey Carter Grant Hawkeye Long Peters and several Brown families. Women’s names appear under the ladies list and a special delivery entry notes Myers. Claimants must present a penny for each letter and identify themselves.
Fragmented ad copy from Fallon Florist listing plant selections and cut flowers for sale. Mentions phone number 885 and location South Rivefield Fineiat with vague references to arrangements and designs.
This week features several local weddings. George Slicer of Bluefield weds Idary Loviar ton at St. John's church in Bedford City and will travel to several cities before settling in Bluefield. William D. Bilis marries Emily Stevens Jones in Petersburg and returns to Bluefield for residence. C W Price and Elizabeth Hatcher wed at a Salem relative’s home and will reside locally.
Porterfield Virginian brakeman falls from a moving freight train and is killed instantly near Princeton. The name of the deceased, his wife and three children are noted. burial planned at Maybrooke. A separate local baseball game raises funds for the Princeton corner bank.
Yesterday afternoon about 4 o clock, residents of Hinton witnessed a massive blast by Wester Stone Crushing Company near Frasier Monroe county. The charge used 12 000 pounds of dynamite in ten eighty inch holes 126 feet deep, costing $4500. Fuse set by Mr Mitchell displaced nearly all the surrounding rock. The blast was described as one of the largest ever attempted in the state, comparing to the Panama Canal blast efforts.
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