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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1915
Page
4
The snippet presents two classic lines: Emerson on character and strength of soul and the Apostles' claim about speaking with tongues without charity. It juxtaposes a transcendental view with a biblical caution against hollow eloquence without love.
A Washington Post clipping likens the U S Treasury to a household budget and argues Americans should honor flag day with patriotism. It notes the year’s deficit and contrasts it with positive wartime sentiment, urging unity and pride as the flag passes.
The essay argues Dr Osler’s aging chloroform theory is contradicted by wartime leaders such as Von Hindenburg and Joffre who remained active beyond sixty, with Cadona and Napoleon cited as examples. It suggests youth alone does not guarantee military effectiveness and warns against rusting with age.
A Charleston Post critique accuses the Daily Telegraph of deception and graft tied to opposition of a coal and oil tax. The letter defends governor policies, questions oil and gas influence, and criticizes Republican and Democratic conduct in state politics.
The text claims the levy will be reduced to mask an overtaxation, with propaganda by loud critics claiming relief from the legislature and administration. The Daily Telegraph distances itself from tax dodgers and criticizes the daisies fundraiser approach, noting a political misstep by newly elected councilmen and mentioning no inquiry into sed ost torpedoing of the Nebrus.
Grace Methodist Church of Bluefield tops state church lists with over 1700 members making it the largest in West Virginia and within Holston and state conferences. Other large claims include Huntington 1450 in the state and Clarksburg 1575 in Wheeling Intelligence.
A Dayton News note observes a once sociable businessman who has grown busier and less available for casual chats. The piece argues changed conditions of success alter time use, not kindness, and credits the man with ongoing readiness to help friends when possible.
Raymond McCune, linked to Morgan and Frick associates, faced federal court today on charges of using mail fraud in a scheme selling 200000 to 400000 dollars worth of stock in the Peruvian Gold Mining Company. Investors in Delaware were drawn by glowing deposit forecasts, later found to be of little value.
A Russian official statement says the Turkish cruiser Midut in, ex Breslau, was damaged in an artillery duel with a Russian torpedo boat destroyer in the Bosphorus Friday night. Ontario reports 6,942 public schools with about 500,000 pupil enrollments across kindergartens to collegiate institutes.
Mercer county agricultural agent W K Worthington wraps up his eighth week among farmers. A Princeton courthouse meeting at 2 30 pm tomorrow aims to organize county farmers into a broad body. Rain limited turnout at Kegley. Bluefield and Princeton sessions endorsed soil improvement and county organization with B B Ezell of Charleston backing Worthington’s program.
The board of affairs ordered numerous sidewalk projects city wide. Streets listed include Princeton Avenue Summers to Monroe Third Street Thomas to Chestnut Rogers Tyler to Chestnut Pearis Bluefield to Fourth Princeton Bowman to Talbot Thomas Bluefield Fourth Allen Pulaski Powell Reese Pulaski Lawson Davidson Barger Day Wayne Henry Carter Baldwin Pulaski Powell Greenbrier Henry York Pen Mar North View Walton Adams Ramsey Tasewell Russell Jefferson street both sides five and a half feet north side Stowers Jefferson end Roy North Frederick Scott Raleigh Chestnut Bluefield Fourth Pine to Poplar Bluefield eight feet.
Friends of Eugene R. Long announce his departure from Bluefield on No 2 to Hickory North Carolina where he will wed Miss Clara May Finger in the Episcope church at 3 p m Tuesday Best man J R Wyatt of Roanoke and John Land of this city accompany the groom The couple plan a fifteen day honeymoon visiting Cincinnati New York Buffalo and the lakes before returning to Bluefield as their home around July 1
P H Anderson of Charleston, a deputy state tax commissioner, canvasses taxpayers in Bluefield to ensure tax collection and pursue license requirements for bank loan agents. He lists agents suspected of evading licenses and plans action. The piece notes Eskimo practice of paying doctors upon arrival with a refund if not cured.
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