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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1921
Page
4
Public notice details advertising pricing for mail service in Bluefield West Virginia and surrounding zones. Rates shown include monthly and quarterly options for first to fourth zones with territory coverage defined by zone radii and post office procedures.
Banks ready to lend to legitimate business as Harding says the low mood period has passed and money is available for enterprise. Municipal primary set for Bluefield with five districts, ten candidates, and July 5 director selection. Simmons Mountain road paving campaign hinges on public support after evangelistic meeting.
A recount from Ottawa Kansas narrates a downstairs confrontation where a man warns of a woman’s death upstairs while a policeman hurries away. The transcript notes a separate St. Louis motorist fined for killing a man and comments on June marriages decline and rising divorces.
Bluestone resident A H Lilly was killed by his brother who was handling a revolver. Miss Bertie Yost and T H Larkey married in Graham. F Groves left for New York after a telegram about his son's illness. A special train with 256 Virginia Tech students arrived in Bluefield after Pan American Exposition trip. Dr George Hitchcock of Charleston died suddenly in Bristol. Nina Yost and R Morris wed at Grace Methodist Church parsonage. W E Smallwood murdered at Haywood Coal Mining plant. Jack Wilson, alleged head of a WV counterfeit ring, arrested by Baldwin-Felts detectives.
A line notes that the person who stayed at home with the chickens has not the heart to reply in kind, implying reluctance or absence of reciprocity in response.
All admission tickets for the Dempsey Carpentier bout at fifty dollars are sold. Bluefield residents who delayed payment now have no one to blame but themselves.
A proposed movement by electrical interests to illuminate country roads threatens two aims. Lovers seeking darkness romance and fireflies lighting the countryside would be disrupted by the new lighting plans.
Customs officials probe whether Joyce Peery’s husband paid required duties on jewels imported to the United States as investigators review possible tax and legal obligations.
The report notes a broad industrial downturn in Russia with even currency paper mills ceasing operations signaling severe economic strain across sectors.
In Washington on June 10 Senators Reed of Missouri and Glass of Virginia clashed over whether the federal reserve act had been fundamentally changed in the Senate. Reed said it had, Glass disputed the claim, and exchanges grew heated with sharp retorts and refusals to yield.
London June 10 A conference of miners delegates reached a plan to ballot on owners proposals with a view to ending the strike. Observers expect a resumption of work in British coal mines on Monday June 20 unless a two thirds vote to continue the strike prevails.
Washington reports delay in concluding consideration of the soldier relief bill kept the peace resolution from being taken up today. It will be presented tomorrow under a rule for two days of debate and a Monday vote at five o'clock. The measure would terminate the state of war with Germany and Austria Hungary without repealing the war declaration.
Edward Graves international vice president and Rey Hull Chicago local business agent of the Upholsterers Union were sentenced to from one to five years in prison and fined $2000 each after conviction for conspiracy to injure property during a strike in which bombs were thrown.
The history notes the cut-nail machine invented in 1795 as the spark for modern nail production, reportedly capable of producing about 200,000 nails per day.
A humorous piece about life insurance policies for performers focusing on legs. It notes exams for shapely limbs, rapid grants for cute chorus legs, and biases against bow legs, joking that insurers may specialize in leg value for stage beauty.
A Kansas City boy received 20000 after an electric wire injured his facial muscles, depriving him of smiling though he can feel a smile. The note cites the rarity of his condition amid entertainment offerings.
A collage of brief quotes and quips from newspapers across the country. Topics range from aviation and law to politics and culture with light satirical notes about Cal Coolidge and Gov Catts. Several lines reference international and domestic affairs and industry milestones such as Ford production reaching millions.
A ragbag of humorous dialogue about a doctor called LAD a lung and liver man. An aunt remarks on long work hours while the niece visits. A parcel post clerk jokes about a live turkey and postage. Artists boast about pig iron tricks and a dog eating beef. Jokes about coats, cellars, cops, and party lines.
The 1,200 horsepower biplane nearing completion features a complete bathroom including a shower bath washstand towels and both hot and cold water.
Washington reports that immediate return to prosperity is not in sight according to Archer W. Douglas chairing the committee on statistics of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. He warned against expecting wartime business levels and said the summer would be quiet with only gradual improvement likely after the harvest ends.
The Rev Percy Stickney Grant of the Church of the Ascension says his sermon suggested making the church a beauty parlor for worship of the body. He says a beauty parlor aims to cure physical defects while the church uses no cosmetics.
Dr. Wilbur F. Crafts head of the International Reform Bureau says New York-Antios are the latest vice agency and that he plans to tell Henry Ford to draft legislation stopping the motor car from being used for immoral purposes.
The speaker argues hereditary traits influence crime and virtue, urging compassion over judgment. He cites Wesley and Billy Sunday, warns against harsh judgments, and invites listeners to seek grace, with about fifty converting at the end.
Washington June 10 Chairman George White of the Democratic national committee called on former President Wilson at his residence and discussed political matters and public affairs for an hour. White would not specify the topics but said Wilson retains his keen interest and militant spirit as party leader and chief executive.
Senator Sutherland of West Virginia leads a senate probe into soldier relief and hospitalization administration. The special committee includes Calder of New York Weller of Maryland Walsh of Massachusetts and Pompeine of Ohio as Republicans and Pom erene as a Democrat, named by Vice President Coolidge.
A gallon of eel stew prepared by Mineola jail warden Dunbar revived Charles Marshall who was on a seven day hunger strike while awaiting burglary trial. The incident highlights relief amid a tense jail situation.
A further portion of the renowned Yates Thompson manuscripts will be auctioned in London at month end. Fifty eight of the 100 manuscripts have already sold, bringing in excess of $650.
The event drew large delegations from Binestone Pocahontas Bramwell Joaka and the Improved Order of Regent plus local crowds as Rev G S Ellison and Miss Rodeheaver led prayers songs and talks. Hilly Sunday announced a Bluefield sermon and delivered a full sermon titled Eternal Life to a reverent audience.
Visitors linger in Bluefield during the Billy Sunday Campaign with Jim Thomas staying with his uncle W. H. Thomas. Roanoke guests Mrs F I Johnson and son Lucius and Mrs Ruth Rodeheaver of Winona Lake attend events at the Matz. Jack Rodeheaver from McCallie School Chattanooga is among guests, with Virginia Shafer and daughter visiting Miss Kinney. Rodeheaver adds to family honors as next year’s track captain after winning a school track meet.
Organizers prepare a single service on Sunday with four vestries and a key afternoon meeting set for distant attendees. Local coalfield workers fear travel to hear Mr Sunday and many plan not to attend.
A man recalls Sundy preaching to larger crowds at Huntington and Roanoke with stronger vigor on Thursday night and Sunday, noting the message and delivery grew more forceful with each appearance.
It is confidently expected that Sunday will be the last day to hear the famous evangelist. The Blu field tabernacle will be filled beyond capacity as thousands crowd in, making the venue resemble a sardine can.
Custodians report they still hold several articles found in the tabernacle. If you have lost something, inquire with Pete about it.
Virgil Decker, 19, a farmer, found guilty of murder in the first degree in Warsaw Indiana for the death of Leroy Lovett. Sentenced to life imprisonment after a jury deliberated under three hours with some jurors seeking the death penalty. Decker showed no emotion as verdict and sentence were read.
An antique shop offers a 1920 letter from William Howard Taft to an advertising firm warning not to use his picture or any likeness in ads. The note, dated 1920, is priced at $25. New York reports nearly 50 000 egg cases imported from China this year.
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