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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1913
Page
4
The article reflects on thirty years of car production boosting the region with many successful entrepreneurs forming a sizable business community. It warns that lack of public spirit and civic participation could hinder future gains while urging collective effort and attention to holidays, vacations, and church attendance amid political tariff disputes.
The Fidelity Bank collapse harmed hundreds of families by seizing savings and creating distrust among neighbors. The Daily Telegraph urges punishment for those responsible and notes state officials failed to bond expectations, while the state seeks to claim part of remaining funds as a preferred creditor to recover losses.
The Chesapeake and Ohio official announces the appointment of Geo P Johnson as general manager. The Darly Telegraph had earlier reported the offer and Johnson’s acceptance, countering rival claims of an unfounded report.
The article notes Tazewell has funded roads and opposes MercerCounty voters blocking bonds. It argues for broader funding, suggesting vehicle fees and wagons as sources. It recalls opposition to a road between Truefield and Bramwell and the idea of using Virginia routes to Pocahontas to reduce costs.
The passage portrays Governor Hatfield as actively seeking a fair settlement amid a strike, aiming to balance employer and worker interests. It accuses national political figures of using the dispute for personal gain, warns of growing disorder in the Kanawha fields, and urges federal intervention to restore order.
The Daily Telegraph presents Strike Investigation coverage from the Associated Press and special correspondents to give a frank impartial view. The senatorial committee hearings are vital to the state and deserve full public hearing from both sides.
In Mexican political circles a paraphrase of Henry Chay circulates saying it is better to be alive than to be president, reflecting attitudes toward leadership and personal safety.
Senate subcommittee hearings in West Virginia probe mining conditions as United States Senator Lee Calvin testifies about the Holly Grove shooting. Witnesses recount Sheriff Hill, Quinn Morton and a bull moose train raid, with further questioning slated for Monday.
Outdoor recreation drew spectators as Gilkeson won the handicap cup after a playoff with Hancock. Bedell was runner up. Hooper beat Bodell in a playoff for team position. Plans include a 8000 yard golf course, three tennis courts, a club house and dance hall at Bluefield country club grounds.
Richlands Virginia reports a week of weddings with Miss Ethel Frazier Bailey and Miss May Stinson wed in town homes and Miss Daly Elizabeth Gillespie joining J Floyd Dawson. Red Men lodge holds a meeting, plans officer elections, a banquet, and installation events as membership climbs.
Richlands Methodist church hosts daily revival services led by Rev. F. M. Buhrman and Rev. C. K. Wingo with assistance from Rev. Johnson and Hurley. Meetings will continue through next week attracting local interest and inviting attendees to bring friends. Three workers injured in wall collapse at John R. Scott building. two men with internal injuries and a sprained ankle. Grocery stock sale in Tazewell county transfers to Darlington. store to operate next week. Cold spell harms crops though grass remains good and stock gains fat.
Mr and Mrs August Bournique Chicago dancing teachers to society celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary today. There were ten commercial fuel briquetting plants in operation in the United States last year.
Mrs Edwin Mann secretary of the Bluefield merchants and Civic Club advertising committee extends an invitation to Richlands and nearby residents to make the merchants rest room on Higginbotham avenue near Princeton avenue Bluefield their headquarters during city visits. The room offers a centralized location comfortable facilities including a public telephone parcel room reading and writing materials a competent maid and fully equipped dress-rooms.
A noon street brawl near the Norfolk and Western depot erupted with bricks bottles cue sticks and knives. C M Lindsey allegedly fought bartender Alex Greik after falsely claiming age then injured him with a knife before officers detained him and others were to face trial Monday.
Miss Mona Shue returns from Athens normal school where she studied this year. R R Smith of Welch visits relatives in town. Miss Vivienne Fleshman travels through en route to Red Sulphur Springs. Miss Mamie Settle of Hinton visits Miss Eva Ballard. Robert England returns from Kenova after a successful school year. Elbert Ballard leaves for Williamson for a bank position. Mrs W H Ballard visits Bluefield to see daughter Bertha in the sanitarium. Mr Fuller, Salt Sulphur County superintendent, assists in local examinations.
Advertisers may note that the Telegraph daily circulation is rising steadily. The old reliable is reaching more homes than before, now in the hands of people with disposable income.
A new design uses metal plates to reflect air outward aiding the front window stay clear. The device deflects approaching air and debris, improving visibility for engineers.
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