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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1920
Page
4
The item lists office and room numbers for trial and reportorial rooms, then details subscription rates by mail and carrier for West Virginia regions. It specifies zones 1 and 2 within 150 miles and zones 3 and 4 up to 600 miles, with prices for various periods and a single copy price.
A terse note hints at lingering feuds over acts of kindness with a claim of payment. The message suggests a payment or settlement related to perceived offenses by those who benefited others.
The piece notes the Republican convention in Chi was not leaderless but unbossed and reports on several senators linked to the campaign. It lists Johnoon Harding Poindexter France Sutherland Lodge Capper Lenroot Kellogg Kenyon Borah Watson Kellogg and Wood as involved, with Illinois senators backing Governor Lowden.
Bryan urged Republicans to name their strongest man with the best character and record. The piece argues few politicians grasp the broader patriotism behind his stance and suggests Bryan elevates his stature among true Americans.
The piece condemns common habits among Bluefield merchants and locals, including being disturbed by phone calls at meals and leaving theatres before performances end. It notes such actions provoke criticism from outsiders and imply a lack of courtesy or respect for others.
The Raleigh Register editorial condemns the Mate Wan disaster in southern West Virginia where ten men died. It denounces gunmen and Baldwin thugs blamed on the labor union organizers and calls out state leaders for not preventing the violence.
The article denounces the Matewan incident as a calculated massacre by armed men against detectives. It blames the Felts union and leaders for provoking violence, urges full legal action, and insists the majesty of the law must prevail to protect citizens from mob fury.
A dense listing of fraternal and civic groups with meeting nights and locations in Welch and Bluefield West Virginia. It names Dowell Lodge 118, Bluhfield Lodge 153 Knights of Pythias, Bluefield Camp 9596, Woodmen of America Beechwood 89, Local Union 1226 Unified Brotherhood, Central Labor Union, Knights of Columbus Bluefield Comingll 1404, Bluefield Aerie 857 Fraternal Order of Baglees, Wyefield Lodge 604 Beavor, Bevar Lodge 204 Knights of Pythias, Communications Bluefield Lodge 85 A F and A M, Bluefield Chapter 20 R A M, Bluefield Commandery 18 K T, Glyild Lodge 269 BPOE, and Um City Lodge 144 I O O F.
A Mexican river guard shot a dog smuggler in the act of swimming the Rio Grande with four bottles of tequila. The dog allegedly carried contraband nightly between Juarez and El Paso for months, guided by signal lights from smugglers on both banks.
J. V. P Priest, a mining man, reports a newly discovered gold region in Colombia after arriving in New York from Santa Marta. He says a Frenchman previously told him of the area and its prospects.
Mr. Priest a government employee and wealth holder traveled with his wife and mining engineer C L Logue to Cartagna and Magdalena river. They traversed 65 miles overland to reach gold fields undeveloped due to lacking machinery and poor transit facilities.
A wartime women’s group known for entertaining soldiers faces a social dilemma. Luella explains she has no one to dance with as all the soldiers have returned, noting other men may not attend. The chaperon counters that there are as many men as ever.
United States Marines to issue rifles once issued to front line units in France. rifles used at Belleau Wood Soissons St Mihiel Champagne and Argonne are being refinished and prepared. Recruits who have not fought will receive these rifles to carry wartime legacy into training.
A seven year old girl, who has memorized many Chatterbox readings, pretends to read aloud while seated on a guest's lap. She dramatically acts out her favorite passage about dolls, proceeding with evident enthusiasm.
A guest interrupts to note no dolls on the page. The speaker quickly admits the error, reads aloud she was on the wrong page, and turns to the correct section where the dolls appear.
A Knox Guild of Design and Crafts event in London showcased dyeing methods using plain equipment. Woolen staffs dyed with privet bracken gorse and other plants and even chimney soot yielded an attractive old gold tint.
A brief historical note traces the term Jack to early English naval usage. Soldiers wore jacques for protection at sea and flags identified ships. The modern Union Jack emerged from combining St. George, St. Andrew, and St. Patrick crosses after 1801 union of England Ireland and Scotland.
An American tourist in Chester saw a loud fire alarm and joined onlookers as engines dashed from the yard. A local man notes fires occur every time the bell rings, a humorous exchange about fires in timber-fronted streets.
An exhibition showing the progress of the textile industry in the Mississippi Valley is planned to be held in St. Louis next August.
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